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Dear Families,
With the first quarter coming to a close, it’s a good opportunity to pause and take stock. We’re off to a tremendous start this year at Embers Academy. With record enrollment, very talented faculty, and highly-engaged parent volunteers, this school year is going to be one for the books.
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But current and future success is always built upon what comes before, which is why we were proud to share the 2024 Annual Report with you in the mail this last week. Highlighting the success of our students, the diligence of our faculty, and the commitment of our parents, this is one publication you’re not going to want to miss.
If you haven’t yet received a hard copy, you can view the report HERE.
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Many hands assisted in the production of our first-ever annual report, especially lead writer Julene Barder, donor information master Jacqueline Lastovich, and designer and photographer Diana Silhan. Your Sparks are in good hands with the amazing team at Embers.
Sincerely,
Christopher Goffos
Headmaster
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Book Fair Begins Wednesday!
Ignatius Book Fairs will be on campus starting this Wednesday. Students will have a “preview day” on Tuesday to make their Christmas wish lists and then all families are welcome to join us for in-person shopping hours all week:
- Embers Lobby Shopping Hours
– 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)
If you would prefer to shop online – or would like to forward your student’s wish list to grandparents, and other loved ones! – you can do so by visiting store.ignatiusbookfairs.com, creating an account, and selecting Embers Academy.
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Volunteers
We are still looking for a few volunteers to help with in-person shopping hours. If you are able to lend a hand, please click HERE!
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
Conferences will be held this 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 on Friday to accommodate conferences.
PickATime sign-ups for Parent/Teacher Conferences are available HERE. This link will be open through 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31. Please contact Mrs. Reardon with any questions.
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Report Cards
Student report cards will be available in your myEmbers account starting Tuesday, October 29.
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Dennis Uniform
All Dennis Uniform stores and Customer Care Centers are temporarily closed. Online checkout and returns are temporarily unavailable. At this time, we do not know when either the online store or the local location will reopen. Our Administrative Team is currently working to obtain further information.
In the meantime, if your student needs a new uniform item, we encourage you to first check the used uniform items at the front office. If an item is not available, or if you prefer another option, the following will be permitted:
- Polo: Non-logo’d standard white polos (red polos for Preschool)
- Spirit Shirt: Non-logo’d solid red shirts with no pictures
- Red Sweaters/Vests: Non-logo’d solid red sweaters/vests
- Uniform Skirt / Jumper: Please contact the office
Parents may drop off unneeded uniform pieces at the front office at any time. We thank you for your generosity!
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Lost and Found
We have gathered quite the collection of items in our lost and found this year! During Parent-Teacher conferences on Friday, November 1st, all these items will be on a table in the Breezeway. Please claim your coats, sweaters, waterbottles, etc when you visit for conferences. At the end of the day on Friday, all remaining items will be donated or added to our used uniform inventory.
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Help Us Spread the Word!
On Friday, 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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Honoring the Recently Departed
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In celebration of All Souls Day on Friday, November 1, Mrs. Fernandez will continue Embers’ tradition of building an Ofrenda in the lobby to honor our recently departed. Starting Wednesday, students may bring in a picture of someone they know who has passed away in the last year. These photos will be included in our Ofrenda and we will pray for the repose of their souls during the month of November.
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Ticket Orders Due Monday!!
Embers Fire Choir @ the Chicago Wolves
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Allstate Arena, Rosemont
3:00 Game Time
Embers’ Fire Choir will be performing at the Wolves game during the 2nd quarter intermission! Friends and family are welcome to attend the game at a special price of $18.50 to see our Sparks perform; we will be sitting together in a reserved block. Ticket requests must be received by Monday, October 28.
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Tomorrow: Monster Mash
3:00-5:00 p.m. | Northridge Gym
We are very excited for tomorrow’s Monster Mash! This fun fall event will feature an inflatable obstacle course and slide, Halloween crafts and games, snacks, beverages, and lots of fun! Costumes are encouraged, but not required.
Walk-ins are welcome. The cost is $10/family, which will be billed to your Blackbaud Tuition Management Account.
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Congratulations to our 5th Grade Girls team on their 22-13 win this past week, starting the year off strong with an undefeated record!
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There’s even more basketball excitement heading your way! Mark your calendars for This Week’s Home Games:
- Monday, October 28 | Northridge Gym
4th Grade Boys @6:15 p.m.
5th Grade Boys @7:15 p.m.
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Introducing Northridge’s ParentU 2024-2025
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Extravaganza Needs Your Donations!
The Silent Auction and Wine Pull are integral parts of the Extravaganza and your donations help us create an exceptional event.
- Can your company provide a donation item?
- Do you have access to season tickets or concert venues?
- Are you a member of a private club?
Items can be dropped off at the front office, or you can reach out to Procurement Chair, Tanya Habib, at fundraising@embersacademy.org. We hope you will consider donating to this great cause!
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Embers Literacy Week: November 4-8, 2024
Get ready to blast off to a week of fun during Embers’ 2024 Literacy Week, This year, we have many fan-favorites returning, in addition to some new literary adventures:
- D.E.A.R = Drop Everything and Read
Please make sure your students have a quality book to read that is appropriate for their reading levels.
- Bookmark Contest
One winner will be selected per grade. Bookmark templates and instructions will be sent home Wednesday, October 30.
- “Race to Earth” Game
Students will bring home their reading game cards on Wednesday, October 30, full of fun ideas for reading at home.
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Congratulations to the Floeder family on the birth of Clementine Maria! Baby Clementine joins her big siblings, Solly (Kindergarten), Violet (PreK3) and future Spark, Maisie (2). A meal train for the family has been started HERE.
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2nd Grade poses with the Niles FD following our all-school fire drill.
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Kindergarten explores density during a science experiment.
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Coffee & Convo returns to a packed house with Mrs. Macfarlane presenting on “The 6 Types of Working Genius”.
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PreK4 visits Mrs. Casaletto to sing Happy Birthday!
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Hubert Ner scores a free throw during the 4th Grade Boys’ game.
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PreK celebrates October: the Month of the Rosary.
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