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School Resumes on Tuesday, October 15!

Quarter I Ends Friday
 
This Friday, October 18 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 Tuesday, October 29.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Conferences will be held on Friday, November 1 from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Conferences are 15 minutes each and Grades 3-5 will have combined meetings with both teachers. These conferences are intended for parents only. Please note that there will be no school that day to accommodate conferences. The online scheduler (PickATime) will be available in next week’s Spark News.

Embers welcomes Ignatius Book Fairs back to campus October 30-November 1. Books are a wonderful gift for Christmas – perfect for stocking stuffers and grab bags – and 20% of sales go directly towards books for our school library! New this year, there are two ways to shop:
  • Online: create an account & select Embers Academy:
    store.ignatiusbookfairs.com
  • In Person: Embers Lobby Shopping Hours are:
    – Wednesday, October 30 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    – Thursday, October 31 | 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
    – Friday, November 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (During Parent-Teacher Conferences)
We are also looking for a few volunteers to help with set-up, tear down, and in-person shopping hours. If you would like to lend a hand, check out the link below!

Volunteer for the Book Fair: Click Here!

October’s Virtue: Diligence
 

Last Friday, Mrs. Black’s class presented our virtue for October: Diligence. The 3rd Grade class explained diligence and portrayed the virtue in action as they reverently lowered and folded the American Flag. This year, our 3rd Grade students will be in charge of raising and lowering the American Flag each week!

Spark of Virtue Award
 
Students are encouraged to live the Virtue of the Month in their daily lives. To recognize Sparks who go above and beyond in their efforts, Mr. Boville has created the Spark of Virtue Award. This award is given to students who have been nominated by faculty and staff for actively displaying the month’s virtue. The awards are presented at the following Virtue Assembly.

Congratulations to our Sparks who were recognized for their devotion to the virtues of Respect and Responsibility:

Molly Donovan
Joseph Galluzzi
Gabe Kopecky
Isabella Lupascu
Joziu Predki

John Ptacek
Ola Rajska
Liam Simon
Miriam Sipiora

Reminder: Winter Uniform Starts Tuesday
 
Starting Tuesday, October 15, our Winter Uniform will be in effect:
  • Sparks are no longer allowed to wear shorts.
  • Sparks will be required to wear red sweaters/vests on Mass days.
Full details on our uniform policy can be found in the Parent Handbook.

Calling All Dads! Join Dads Club This Friday:

Registration is Now Open for Monster Mash
We look forward to celebrating with you! Click HERE to RSVP.

Welcoming All Little Sparks This Tuesday:

All-School Photos: Friday, October 25
VIP Photography will be on campus to take school photos for all our Sparks.
Students should wear their uniforms, including red sweaters / vests – and best smiles! – for their photos.

NEW: Picture Ordering
This year, there are no forms to complete and return to school. After picture day, all photos will be posted online for you to view and order. Look for an email sent to you by “Visual Image Photography” or go to vipis.com to access your student’s photos. All orders are delivered directly to your home!

Coffee & Convo: The Genius of Motherhood
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
 
Coffee and Convo is back! Join instructor Karyn Macfarlane as she outlines the 6 Types of Working Genius, allowing participants to discover their natural gifts in work and life. When you better understand the types of work that bring fulfillment, you can be more self-aware, more productive, and more successful! Complimentary childcare will be provided.


Our Fall athletes are serenaded with cheers and applause as we celebrate their wonderful season at “Hallways High-Fives”!

PreK4 celebrates the eruption of their “elephant toothpaste”!

2nd Grade experiences school in the 1800s during their field trip to The Grove.


5th Grade spends a beautiful moment together in prayer.


The first Faculty Appreciation Lunch, hosted by our 5th Grade families, was a huge success. Our faculty and staff loved coming together for a delicious meal and great company! Many thanks to volunteers Mary Therese Brown and Maria Marta Humber, Parent Ambassadors Connie Beckman and Sheena Lukose, and all the 5th Grade families!





The Week Ahead:
Monday, October 14
– No School: Columbus Day Break

Tuesday, October 15

– Winter Uniform Begins
– Little Sparks in the Park (9:00-11:00 a.m. | Embers Academy Playground)
– Chess Scholars Begins

 
Thursday, October 17
– Advanced Band Begins

Friday, October 18
– Quarter I ends
– Dads Club (6:30 p.m. | Park Ridge)

 

Upcoming Events:

 

Monday, October 21
– Quarter II begins
 

Wednesday, October 23
– All-School Extravaganza Filming
 

Thursday, October 24
– Coffee & Convo (9:30-11:00 a.m. | Embers Music Room)
 
Friday, October 25
– All-School Picture Day
 

Sunday, October 27
– Monster Mash (3:00-5:00 p.m. | Northridge)

Tuesday, October 29
– Quarter I Report Cards Released
– Book Fair: Student Preview Day
– Little Sparks Music & Movement Begins

Wednesday, October 30
– Book Fair (9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. | Embers Lobby)

Thursday, October 31
– Halloween Out of Uniform: Black & Orange
– Book Fair (12:30-4:30 p.m. | Embers Lobby)

Friday, November 1
– No School: Parent-Teacher Conferences
– Book Fair (10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. | Embers Lobby)
 

Who to Contact

Christopher Goffos:
Headmaster

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

Christina Williams: Dir. of Operations and Business
Tuition and billing questions.
 

Karen Reardon: Registrar 
Information and questions about myEmbers!, student records, and school registration.

Kate DeCanto: Social and Hospitality Coordinator
Parent
volunteer opportunities available HERE.

 Click to view the ’24-’25 School Calendar

EMBERS ACADEMY
serving students in PreK3 through 5th Grade

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

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