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Fall Break Ahead!

This week, school will be closed from Thursday, October 9 – Monday, October 13 to allow for Parent-Teacher conferences, followed by Columbus Day Break. EDP is not available on these days. We hope you enjoy a wonderful break!

Thursday: Parent-Teacher Conferences
Registration is still available for our Fall parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, October 9.  Conferences will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and are 15 minutes each. Grades 3-5 will have combined meetings with both teachers. Please note that these meetings are intended for parents only.

Reserve your conference time by clicking HERE to access Pick-A-Time. This scheduler will be open until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8. Please email Mrs. Williams with any questions.

Quarter I Ends October 17
Friday, October 17 will mark the end of Quarter I at Embers. Congratulations to all our students on their hard work and progress! Report cards will be available in your myEmbers account starting Friday, October 24.

Calling All Fall Athletes:
Sports Photos are Tuesday!
 
Photos for our soccer & cross country athletes will take place after morning drop-off on Tuesday, October 7 Athletes are asked to wear their team jersey to school that day for photos with school-appropriate bottoms. Coaches are warmly welcome to join us! Photo ordering information will be emailed directly from VIP Photography.

Be On the Lookout for All-School Photo Proofs!
All-School Picture Day proofs will be available soon. Look for an email from Visual Image Photography or click HERE to search for your student. For assistance or questions, please email support@vipis.com.

Embers Monster Mash
Sunday, Oct. 26 | 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Willows Academy Gym

Join us, friends, for a spooky bash,
At Embers Academy’s Monster Mash! 
Costumes, games, and fun galore, 
Laughter & memories – plus so much more!
Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 22nd

Coffee & Convo Returns!

Join us for our morning “Coffee & Convo” as we dive into October’s Virtue of the Month: Diligence. Featured speaker Jeanne Petros will share her wisdom and practical insights on cultivating this important virtue within our families. Together, we’ll explore what diligence truly means and how we can live it out in our homes and daily lives.  Don’t miss this inspiring and enriching conversation!

 
Complimentary Coffee & Childcare Provided!

Little Sparks Music & Movement
Registration Now Open!

Our Music & Movement class features interactive songs, rhythm games, and musical instrument exploration. This program includes a 30-minute music class, followed by free play, socialization, and snacks! All activities are developmentally appropriate for children 0-5 years old and provide an engaging musical experience for students and their caregivers.

  • $30 / Family
  • Thursdays: Oct 28 – Dec 9 (No class 11/25)
  • Class time: 9:30-10:15 a.m. 
Register Today; class is limited to 20 families

Join us this Monday for Moms Club!
October 6 | 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Speaker Monica Hinderer will be on hand to present “Raising resilient kids: why struggle builds strength and hope.” Our door is open all night; join us anytime during the evening. Friends outside of Embers are always welcome!
 
More Information | RSVP Here
Please RSVP by Sunday, October 3rd

Final Call for Chess Scholars 
 
Registration for the Fall session of Chess Scholars is due by this Monday, October 6. Chess Scholars runs after school on Tuesdays and welcomes both beginner and experienced players!
  • 9 Sessions: October 14 – December 16 (No class 11/25)
  • 3:15-4:15 p.m.
  • $145/student
To sign up, please visit www.learningmeansfun.com/signup and enter course code EMB10.14.25

Winter Uniform
Embers’ Winter Uniform begins on Wednesday, October 15. The winter uniform update:
  • Prohibits students from wearing shorts
  • Requires a red sweater or vest on Wednesday Mass days
Additional details on our uniform policy can be found HERE.



Congratulations to our Soccer team who clinched second place on the season and are advancing to playoffs for the first time ever! GO SPARKS!

Kindergarten works together to create – tasty! – mud pies.

5th Grade participates in a Trust Walk during Leadership Day

Welcome to our Future Spark!
Congratulations to the Burke family on the birth of Santiago, born September 25! Baby Santiago joins his big siblings, Lucci (K), Jack (PreK3) and Joey.

A Meal Train for the family can be found HERE.

Welcome to our Future Spark!
Congratulations to the Rhee family on the birth of Sebastian, born September 27! Baby Sebastian joins his big siblings, Theo (PreK4), Jonah (PreK3), and Colette.

A Meal Train for the family can be found HERE.

The Week Ahead:
October 6
– Chess Scholars Registration Due
– Moms Club Monica Hinderer (7:30 p.m. | Bahjat’s Home)

October 7
– Fall Sports Photos (Soccer & Cross Country)

October 9
– No School: Parent-Teacher Conferences (9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)

October 10-13
– No School: Columbus Day Break
 

Upcoming Events:
October 10-13
– No School: Columbus Day Break

October 15
– Winter Uniform Begins

October 22
– Coffee & Convo (9:15-10:30 a.m. | Embers Academy)

October 26
– Monster Mash (3:00-5:00 p.m. | Willows Academy)
 





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 Mgr.
Tuition, billing, and EDP questions.

EMBERS ACADEMY
Guiding students in the pursuit of faith, knowledge, and virtue.

8340 N. Greenwood Avenue, Niles, IL 60714
www.embersacademy.org  |  847.518.1185  |  info@embersacademy.org

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