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This Friday, December 20 is a half day of school. All students will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. There is no afternoon EDP on Friday.
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Report Cards
Friday also marks the end of Quarter II. Report cards will be available in your myEmbers account starting Friday. Congratulations to our Sparks on a wonderful quarter of growth!
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Blessing of the Infant Jesus
After Mass on Wednesday, Fr. Leo will lead our Sparks in the blessing of our school’s Infant Jesus figurine. We welcome all students to bring in the Baby Jesus figurine from their home nativity to be blessed as well.
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Winter Weather Gear
“Winter Weather Bags” (formerly “Blue Bags”) have been sent home for each student. We ask that you fill these bags with gear for snowy days: a pair of snow pants, mittens, boots, etc. These items will stay at school and students will be using them during outdoor play. After each use, the bag of clothes will be sent home to be “dried out”. We ask that all students bring their bags to school by Tuesday, January 7.
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Christmas Concert this Wednesday!
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Portillo’s Pre-Concert Dine Out
Wednesday, December 18 | 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Portillo’s @ 8832 W Dempster St, Niles
Swing by Portillo’s before the concert for a fun and easy dinner plan and 20% of sales will benefit Embers Academy. Just show the flier below when ordering!
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Christmas Spirit is Coming Our Way!
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Accessory Day: Thursday, December 19
Students may accessorize their uniform with Christmas socks, festive hats, and holiday hair accessories!
Red & Green Day: Friday, December 20
To celebrate our last day before break, students may dress out of uniform in red, green, or their favorite Christmas shirt!
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Seventy-Six Trombones Led the Big Parade!
Announcing our 2025 Spring musical: Music Man Kids! This beloved musical will be performed by our Fire Choir students on Friday, May 9, 2025. Auditions will be held in early February; more information will be sent in the new year.
Participation is limited to Fire Choir members. Current Fire Choir students do not need to re-register. New students who wish to participate can sign up for Fire Choir by using the link HERE. Registration must be completed by Wednesday, January 8.
Please Note:
By enrolling in Fire Choir, students will be expected to perform at all FC performances, including Mass Choir, Extravaganza videos, etc. Standard program fees apply. Questions? Contact Rob Sadlowski.
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Chess Scholars Winter Session
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Registration is now live for the Winter session of Chess Scholars. This program, which runs after school on Tuesdays from January 14-March 11, consists of a fun, interactive teaching period followed by a guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome!
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To sign up, please visit www.learningmeansfun.com/signup and enter course code EMB1.14.25. Registration is due by Monday, January 6 – the last day of Christmas Break!
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Santa Visited Embers!
On Thursday, Little Sparks hosted “Morning with Santa,” complete with cookies & crafts, books with Mrs. Claus, and – of course – a chance to talk with Santa himself! Several of our Sparks were also able to stop by for a quick meeting with the Big Guy. It certainly made for a festive morning at Embers!
Thank you to our wonderful organizers: Kelly Beck, Kate DeCanto, Jamie Simon, Laura Gualandri, and Katie Wasserman for organizing this cheerful event!
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Music Kids Discount
Music Kids is offering 10% off lessons for the rest of the school year if you register by tomorrow, December 15, 2024. Start in January and marvel at the progress your child makes by the time they perform in their end-of-year recital! Click to register: www.MusicKids.us. Questions? Email: programs@musickids.us.
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Embers Sparks participate in the Novena at St. Mary of the Angels Church.
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Our Sparks’ adore the Christmas Cheer in our festive lobby.
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Congratulations to the recipients of November’s Spark of Virtue Award for their devotion to the virtue of Gratitude: Nora Beck, Rafa Burns, Mickey Carter, Jack Henschell, George Holohan, Jacob Lukens, Jayla Lukose, John McEwen, Hubert Ner, Pierce Nomellini, Lydia Richards, Mila Sampedro, Lydia Smith, and Tori Stangel.
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The December Faculty Appreciation Lunch was a delightful display of comfort foods! Thank you to the volunteers who made this luncheon possible:
The Third Grade Parents, Mary Anastasi, Gosia Balaban, Heather Raffe, Colleen Gilligan, & Maria Marta Humber.
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