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Embers’ Literacy Week
November 3-7
It’s nearly time for our annual Literacy Week. Join us as we “Fall into Reading” with a week that is unbe-leaf-ably fun! A few highlights include:
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- D.E.A.R. = Drop Everything and Read
Students will have impromptu reading time all week. Please make sure your students have a quality book that is appropriate for their reading level.
- Bookmark Contest
All Sparks are invited to participate in the annual Bookmark Contest. One winner will be selected per grade and each student will receive a bookmark with their grade’s winning design.
- “Pumpkin Pages” Reading Log
Students will receive a “Pumpkin Tracker” full of fun ideas for reading at home. All Sparks who turn in a completed reading log will receive a fun treat.
- New! Pumpkin Decorating Contest (Optional)
Families are invited to decorate a pumpkin to look like their favorite book character. All Sparks will vote on their favorite pumpkin and the family with the winning design will win a prize!
Complete Literacy Week details – including bookmark templates, reading logs, and more! – will be sent home on Wednesday, October 29.
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Jump-start your Christmas shopping at the Embers Book Fair! Books are perfect for stocking suffers and grab bags. Join us in-person at Embers’ lobby, or set up an account to shop online by clicking HERE. Our school receives 20% of sales towards books for the school. Lobby shopping hours:
- Tuesday, Nov 4: Student Preview Day
- Wednesday, Nov 4: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Nov 5: 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Friday, Nov 6: 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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Can you Lend a Hand?
We’re looking for volunteers to help out at the Book Fair! Shifts are two hours or less, so it’s a fun and easy way to get involved—every bit of help makes a big difference! Click HERE to learn more and sign up.
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K-5th Grade Report Cards Available Friday
Yesterday marked the end of our first quarter. Report cards will be available in your myEmbers account starting Friday at 5:00 p.m. Please click HERE for instructions on how to access K-5th Report Cards.
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Embers Open House: November 15
On Saturday, November 15, we will be hosting our Fall Open House. Please share our flier with your friends & community and invite them to come experience Embers!
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Parents are in the best position to teach their children about the facts of life and should be the first to introduce these tough subjects. Join Northridge teacher Russell Fernandes and Embers dad Jince Lukose for an interactive discussion on how to confidently navigate this next stage of parenting. Better a year too early than five minutes too late!
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Are You Ready to Monster Mash?!
Registration Due Wednesday
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Embers Monster Mash celebration is coming up fast! Join us Sunday, Oct. 26 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Willows Academy Gym. With costumes, games, and fun galore, there will be laughter & memories – plus so much more!
Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 22nd
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Coffee & Convo: Cultivating Diligence
Wednesday, October 22 | 9:15-10:30 a.m.
Join us this Wednesday for “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!
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Student Picture Info
Photos are live! Emails from VIP Photography have been sent with your student’s picture day proof. If you have not received an email, please click HERE to access your photos. If you are not purchasing a photo package, you can still select your student’s photo for yearbooks & class composites.
For students who would like to re-take their photo, VIP Photography will be back on campus on Monday, October 27. Please email Mrs. Casaletto and let her know that you’d like your student to have their photo re-taken by Friday, October 24.
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Embers Extravaganza: Lights, Camera, Embers!
Save the Date: March 28, 2026
Roll out the red carpet, you’re officially invited to the 2026 Embers Extravaganza: “Lights, Camera, Embers!” Mark your calendars today; this is one event you won’t want to miss!
Do You Have a Great Donation? Your donations help us create an exceptional event! Items can be dropped off at the front office, or you can contact Extravaganza Procurement Chair, Tanya Habib, by email or phone: 224-612-1288 . We hope you will consider donating to this great cause!
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Out of Uniform on Halloween
Celebrate Halloween with an out-of-uniform day! Students may come to school in black & orange, or their favorite Halloween shirt. No costumes, please.
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The Spark of Virtue Award is given to students who have been nominated by faculty and staff for actively living the virtue of the month.
Congratulations to our Sparks who were recognized for their devotion to the virtues of Respect and Responsibility: David Cook, Julian Dylegowski, Robert Eck, Francis Fernandes, Bobby Gorzelanny, Noah Habib, Joseph Holohan, Clark Ignoffo, Carmela Keller, Alina Pearce, Kubus Predki, Lydia Richards, William Samikkannu, Maeve Walasinski, and Annie Weiske.
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3rd Grade showcases this month’s virtue, diligence, by demonstrating proper flag etiquette.
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1st Grade gets in touch with nature on a beautiful Fall day.
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This past week wrapped up our our soccer and cross country seasons. Congratulations to all our Fall Athletes on a successful year. We are so proud of your hard work and growth!
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