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See You on Thursday!
Our Back to School Fair will be held this Thursday, August 29, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. This is a great time for families to:
- Drop off school supplies and medical forms.
- Meet your student’s teacher(s) .
- Visit the lobby booths for information on myEmbers!, EDP, and volunteer opportunities.
- Learn more about our fall extracurricular programs, including music, art, STEM, and more!
- Meet with Mr. Sadlowski, if you are interested in becoming a new band member. The first of two Parent Q&A and Instrument Selection Meetings will be held during the Fair.
Please note that individual parent-teacher conferences will not be held during the Fair. Students in our PreK classes are asked to attend with their parents while attendance is optional for students in grades K-5.
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Dismissal Updates
Starting this year, the front entrance (Blue door) will not be used for afternoon dismissal. This will allow our main entrance to be accessible for visitors, deliveries, and parents needing to visit the front office during one of the busiest parts of our day.
The updated dismissal doors include:
- North Breezeway (Red door): families with last names A-J
- West Porch (Yellow door): families with last names K-P
- South Breezeway (White door): families with last names R-Z
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Parents must park and walk to their assigned door for student pickup. We encourage families at each door to park closest to your designated entrance. Please remember that there is no parking or driving in the area directly outside the South Breezeway, including the spots closest to OLR.
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Please note: half-day PreK dismissal will continue to take place at the Blue door.
New Families!
For a detailed explanation of our Arrival/Dismissal Policy, please reference the Parents / Resource page of our website. We will also have information available at the Back to School Fair.
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Attendance Policy Reminders
As a reminder, the following attendance policies are in effect:
- Late Arrival: Students arriving after 8:10 a.m. must be escorted inside and signed in at the School Office by their parent.
- Tardy: If your student(s) will be arriving late for an excused reason, please notify your student’s teacher and the School Office in advance.
- Early Dismissal: Please notify your student’s teacher and the School Office ahead of time if you need to request an early dismissal for your child.
- Student Pickup: Pickup is promptly at 3:05 p.m. If students are not picked up on time, they will be brought to the School Office and parents will be called. If parents are not available for pick-up, students will be sent to EDP and charged accordingly.
- EDP Drop-In: If you need to sign-up for same-day EDP sessions, please call the school office instead of contacting your student’s teacher. Once the school day has begun, teachers have limited access to email and your request may not be received in a timely manner.
The School Office can be reached by phone at (847) 518-1185 or email: scasaletto@embersacademy.org
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Band Registration is Now Open!
Band is open to 3rd-5th Grade students. The primary focus of Embers’ band is to introduce students to the joys of learning an instrument and making music. With three levels of band available, each student will find a section where they can grow as a musician! Performances include the annual Christmas Concert and Spring Concert.
Band is held after school from 3:05-3:45 p.m. Audition-based Advanced Band will be from 3:05-4:15 p.m. New this year, band will have one required and one optional practice per week.
- Beginning Band: Mondays (optional) & Fridays (required)
- Intermediate Band: Tuesdays (optional) & Thursdays (required)
- Advanced Band: Tuesdays (optional) & Thursdays (required)
Registration is due by Monday, September 9. For more information, or to register, click HERE.
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Bricks 4 Kids Program Coming to Embers!
Bricks 4 Kidz classes provide an extraordinary atmosphere for children to learn, build, and play… with LEGO bricks. Programs are built around proprietary model plans, designed by engineers and architects, with exciting themes such as space, construction, and amusement parks.
Bricks 4 Kids classes will be held on Mondays after school. Registration is due by Wednesday, September 11. For more information about these programs, please see the flier HERE.
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Additional Programs Starting in October!
Two additional extracurricular opportunities will begin this Fall. More information will be shared in the coming weeks.
- Art Club for K-2nd Grade will meet after school on Mondays.
- Chess Scholars for K-5th Grade will meet after school on Tuesdays.
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Your Talents Are Needed!
Do you have 30 minutes to help with event check-in? Do you love decorating? Are you skilled at cleaning up after a party?
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Parent participation is what sets Embers apart, and we have so many ways you can help! Check out our volunteer opportunities at the link below, and let us know if you can lend a hand!
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Cheer On Our Soccer Team!
The Embers soccer team will have their first game of the year this Tuesday, August 27. Our Sparks will be playing against St. Robert Bellarmine at Dunham (Robert) Park in Chicago and we invite all our families to attend and show their support!
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Extracurricular Registration
- Fire Choir is open to all 2nd-5th Grade students. Registration is due Monday, September 9th! For more information or to register, please click HERE.
- Embers’ Cross Country team is open to students in 3rd-5th Grade. For more information or to register, please click HERE.
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EDP Registration
Embers’ Extended Day Program (EDP) includes care before and after school on full days of school. EDP begins Wednesday, September 4. For more information or to enroll your students, please click HERE.
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Marla’s Brown Bag Lunch Registration
Embers’ hot lunch program is provided by Marla’s Brown Bag Lunch. The first hot lunch date is Wednesday, September 4th. For more information or to register, please click HERE.
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Welcome Events
Mark your calendar for these upcoming welcome events:
- September 3, 8:00 a.m.: Parents’ Welcome Coffee outside the North Breezeway
- September 8, 2:00-4:00 p.m.: Ice Cream Social, featuring ice cream, crafts, yearbook pickup, and more!
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Last Saturday, members of our amazing Dads Club spent the day painting rooms, hanging boards, and generally making Embers shine! Thank you for sharing your time and talents with our school!
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Beautification is happening outside as well! Thank you to Embers Mom, Ali Smith, for planting flowers in our Mary Garden, off the West Porch.
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On Friday, our faculty and staff gathered to talk about the upcoming school year. We are thrilled to have this talented group of educators back on campus!
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