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This will be our final Spark News until our mid-summer check in during July. Have a wonderful summer break!

Report Cards Available Monday
Report cards for K-5th Grades will be available in your myEmbers account on Monday, June 9 at 5:00 p.m. PreK3 & PreK4 report cards and Terra Nova scores (3rd-5th) will be mailed to your home. Please email Mrs. Williams if you have any questions.

Greetings from our New Headmaster!

On Thursday, our new Headmaster, Mr. Pablo Boville, sent a special greeting to our families. If you have not had a chance to read his email, please click HERE.

End of Year Award Ceremony
Before the year wrapped up, we gathered to celebrate our K-5 Sparks who showed exceptional achievement in the areas of academics and enrichment. Congratulations to our 2024-2025 award winners!

Winners of “The Bees”
  • 2nd Grade: Rosie Jensen (Spelling), Giselle Castillo (Geography), Claire Gorzelanny (Math)
  • 3rd Grade: Alina Pearce (Spelling), Miguel Gauna (Geography), Paul Yalda (Math)
  • 4th Grade: Lydia Richards (Spelling), William Samikkannu (Geography), Gabe Holoska (Math)
  • 5th Grade: Adi Mathias (Spelling, not pictured), Pierce Nomellini (Geography), Ben Ptacek (Math)

Handwriting Award Winners
Jonah Telche (K), Lea Naccashian (K), Marina Castillo (1st), Emma Javier (1st), Owen Ayers (2nd), Esteban Valencia (2nd), Pilar Humber (3rd), Anne Marie Bahjat (4th), and Sammie Huber (5th).      
 
Most Improved Handwriting
Odin Sullima (K), Magda Dylegowski (K), Damian Hrbacek (1st), Oliver Caruthers (1st), Marie Henschell (2nd), Peter Williams (2nd), David Foster (3rd), Ben Samikkannu (4th), and Eli Eckert (5th).

5th Grade Honor Roll

Andrew Barder, Francis del Rosario, Rocco Galluzzi, Francesa Humber, Allison Lau, Sean Lukose, Adi Mathias, Pierce Nomelllini, Benjamin Ptacek, Rose Stepansky, and Teresa Whalen.

Enrichment Award Winners
  • Music Awards – Captain America: Rocco Galluzzi & Rose Stepansky, Spark Plug: Graham Macfarlane, Voice on Fire: Adi Mathias (not pictured)
  • Michelangelo Art Awards – John McEwen and Sarah Brukalo
  • Science Awards – Eureka: Sam Lukens, Curie-ous: Claire Chacko
  • SuperEstrella Spanish Awards – Robert Ayers and Rose Stepansky
  • Yearbook Cover Winner – Charlotte Jensen

40-Yard Dash Winners

Kubush Predki (K), Lea Naccashain (K), Michael Sammikannu (1st), Collette DeCanto (1st), Ignatius Beckman (2nd), Grace Lastovich (2nd), Tony Sipiora (3rd), Francesca Galluzzi (3rd), Jimmy Seuffert (4th), Grace Bartel (4th), Andrew Barder (5th), and Alicia Bohaczyk (5th).

Fall Sport Signups:
Coming This Summer
Signups for the Embers Soccer Team (4th & 5th Grade) and Cross Country (3rd-5th Grade) will be available in our mid-summer check-in on July 12. Practices for both teams will begin in August.

Final Call for Music Lessons!

Tuesday, June 10 is the final day to sign up for Summer Music Lessons with Mr. Sadlowski. Lessons include voice lessons, band lessons, and a special “Fast Track” program for students new to band.
 

Join us for a mid-summer celebration with your Embers family and the Chicago Dogs! Sunday tickets include:  
  • FREE Chicago Dogs Hat
  • Pregame Catch on the Field
  •  Pregame Player Autographs
  • $3 Bottomless Soda & Popcorn 
Purchase tickets by clicking HERE and enter offer code: EMBR
Playing catch? Printable waiver available HERE.

*Processing fees not included. Pregame activities begin at 1:30 p.m. Complimentary hats can be picked up at guest services.

Embers Family Picnic on Sunday!
 
Thank you to everyone who signed up to attend our Embers Family Picnic this Sunday. As a reminder, we do have Northridge secured as a rain location in case of inclement weather. Registered families will be notified by Noon via Punchbowl if we will need to change locations. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Summer Office Hours: June 9-13, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The school office will be closed June 14 – August 11. Messages and emails will be monitored during this time.

Quick Links:

  • Summer Scoop email: details on summer learning, logistics, and activities | View Email
  • Medical From Requirements: First year of PreK, Kindergarten, and 2nd Grade | Please visit the Resources page of our website

Students celebrated the end of the year with our annual Field Day, rotating through exciting competitions and enjoying a special sweet treat served by Mr. Goffos and Mr. Boville. We closed the day by joining together to lower the school flag and pray together one final time.

5th Grade took on our faculty in the annual end-of-year kickball game! Despite a strong start by our Sparks, the faculty once again came out on top, winning 10-7!

Upcoming Events:
June 8
– Embers Family Picnic (3:00-5:00 p.m.)

June 9
– Report Cards Released

Week of June 17
– Summer Voice & Band Lessons Begin

July 20
– Embers Family Day at the Chicago Dogs (3:00 p.m. | Impact Field)
 





Who to Contact

Pablo Boville: Headmaster

Sylvia Casaletto: Office Manager
Student absences, late arrivals, and early dismissals. General questions about the school day.

Christina Williams: Dir. of Operations
Information and questions about myEmbers and student records.

Barbara Spencer: Business Manager
Tuition and billing questions.

Julene Barder: Admissions Mgr.
New student and current sibling admissions.

Diana Silhan: Communications & Marketing Mgr.
Spark News, weekly handouts, and marketing opportunities.

Kate DeCanto: Social and Hospitality Coordinator
All-school social events.

Uniform Store Link
Spirit Wear Store Link

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