Thursday, May 27, 2010
Great America Update - On time for a 7:30 p.m. pickup!
The group had a great time today and based on traffic, will be arriving back at St. Joe's tonight at 7:30 p.m. as scheduled.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
After Party at the Roth's - Friday May 28
After-Party at the Roths!
Keep the party going! Stop by after the Graduation Dinner-Dance on Friday, May 28 for late-night fun.
Adult beverages, sodas and snacks will be served.
The Roth Home
4904 Highland Avenue (just south of school)
10:30 pm
Please RSVP to Kelly at kroth@transunion.com so we can get a headcount. We hope you can join us!
Keep the party going! Stop by after the Graduation Dinner-Dance on Friday, May 28 for late-night fun.
Adult beverages, sodas and snacks will be served.
The Roth Home
4904 Highland Avenue (just south of school)
10:30 pm
Please RSVP to Kelly at kroth@transunion.com so we can get a headcount. We hope you can join us!
Picnic Info - May 26 @ Gilbert Park
The following message is from Mike Ferconio:
Parents,
There seems to be a bit of confusion about tomorrow. As you might have heard from your 8th-grade son/daughter, I am assisting my son Frankie throw a "old fashioned picnic" at Gilbert Park for the entire 8th grade tomorrow. I reserved the pavilion at Gilbert Park from 1:00 till 5:00 for the kids to hang out. Please know that this is not a school-sponsored event--just something for the kids to do while most other kids are still in school.
I really appreciate the offers to bring stuff. However, the plan is to cook some hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken breasts (which I already bought at Costco) and throw them in a large tin foil trays for the kids to pick on while they hang out at the park. There will also be plenty of chips, cookies, etc. Hopefully, our HS bound kinds won't eat too much junk food.
My role is to make sure there is "appropriate behavior" and the boys don't get too rough with each other. I will stay there till the last person is picked up, even if some stick around after 5:00 to watch the baseball game, etc. Again, the plan is for the kids to spend some time hanging out together before the go different directions.
Please pass this on as I don't have most of the email addresses.
My cell is 630-640-4600 should you need to reach me.
Mike Ferconio
Parents,
There seems to be a bit of confusion about tomorrow. As you might have heard from your 8th-grade son/daughter, I am assisting my son Frankie throw a "old fashioned picnic" at Gilbert Park for the entire 8th grade tomorrow. I reserved the pavilion at Gilbert Park from 1:00 till 5:00 for the kids to hang out. Please know that this is not a school-sponsored event--just something for the kids to do while most other kids are still in school.
I really appreciate the offers to bring stuff. However, the plan is to cook some hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken breasts (which I already bought at Costco) and throw them in a large tin foil trays for the kids to pick on while they hang out at the park. There will also be plenty of chips, cookies, etc. Hopefully, our HS bound kinds won't eat too much junk food.
My role is to make sure there is "appropriate behavior" and the boys don't get too rough with each other. I will stay there till the last person is picked up, even if some stick around after 5:00 to watch the baseball game, etc. Again, the plan is for the kids to spend some time hanging out together before the go different directions.
Please pass this on as I don't have most of the email addresses.
My cell is 630-640-4600 should you need to reach me.
Mike Ferconio
Monday, May 24, 2010
8th Grade Dinner Dance - Dress Info
Many of you have inquired as to the dress code for the dinner dance this Friday. As you've heard many times throughout the year, this can best be answered based on past history.
STUDENTS
--Most, if not all of the girls wear dresses.
--Boys primarily wear khaki's or other dress pants with nice polo's or button down shirts. (Suits are not worn).
ADULTS
Business casual is the typical look for the men and women.
--For women, dresses, skirts or dress pants.
--For men, khaki's or other dress pants. Suits and ties are not required.
Remember the School Hall can/will get hot so plan your dress around this.
STUDENTS
--Most, if not all of the girls wear dresses.
--Boys primarily wear khaki's or other dress pants with nice polo's or button down shirts. (Suits are not worn).
ADULTS
Business casual is the typical look for the men and women.
--For women, dresses, skirts or dress pants.
--For men, khaki's or other dress pants. Suits and ties are not required.
Remember the School Hall can/will get hot so plan your dress around this.
Great America - Thursday May 27 - Water Park is Closed!
For those students and chaperones attending the Great America outing on Thursday, please be advised that the Hurricane Harbor water park will be closed. (The water park does not open for the season until Saturday.)
All other rides and attractions will be open, weather permitting!
All other rides and attractions will be open, weather permitting!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Cap and Gown Mass - Tuesday May 25
The 8th Grader's Cap and Gown Mass is Tuesday May 25 @ 8:15 a.m. This is a celebration of the entire school for the graduates and it is a very joyous event. All are welcomed to attend.
A reminder that the graduates are to be in dress clothes and must bring their caps and gowns to school that day.
A reminder that the graduates are to be in dress clothes and must bring their caps and gowns to school that day.
REMINDER - White Sox Reply Needed
Please remember to e-mail Leticia Pedraza @ lpedraza@comcast.net or phone her if you and/or your child are planning on attending the White Sox game on June 3. Responses are need ASAP.
The number of attendees will determine the cost of the bus transportation.
Thank you for your help!
The number of attendees will determine the cost of the bus transportation.
Thank you for your help!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Need a Response - White Sox Outing
Another 8th grade graduation tradition is a parent-sponsored outing to a White Sox home game. The date for this year's event is Thursday June 3, 2010 when the Sox play the Texas Rangers at 7:10 p.m. The tickets will be in the lower reserved section and are available for 1/2 the cost or approximately $17.00 each. There will be bus transportation, but the per person cost is dependent on the number of attendees.
We would like to get a count of the number of students/parents interested in attending the game. Therefore, please e-mail or phone Leticia Pedraza at (lpedraza@comcast.net) or 1-630-795-0899 and let her know if you or your student would like to attend.
Responses are needed as soon as possible. Thank you!
We would like to get a count of the number of students/parents interested in attending the game. Therefore, please e-mail or phone Leticia Pedraza at (lpedraza@comcast.net) or 1-630-795-0899 and let her know if you or your student would like to attend.
Responses are needed as soon as possible. Thank you!
Monday, May 17, 2010
Great America Permission Slips & Payment Due Tomorrow!
Just a friendly reminder that the Great America Permission Slips and payment are due tomorrow, Tuesday May 18. They should be sent to school to the attention of Mary Durkin, c/o Colleen Durkin.
If for some reason you cannot return the form and payment tomorrow, please e-mail Mary Durkin at dkn61@comcast.net or phone her @ 630-971-9214 and let her know if your child will be attending. The group ticket order is being placed on Wednesday morning and she will reserve a ticket for your child as long as she has instructions to do so.
Thank you.
If for some reason you cannot return the form and payment tomorrow, please e-mail Mary Durkin at dkn61@comcast.net or phone her @ 630-971-9214 and let her know if your child will be attending. The group ticket order is being placed on Wednesday morning and she will reserve a ticket for your child as long as she has instructions to do so.
Thank you.
Baby Picture Reminder - Extended until Tuesday!
If you have not already done so, please remember to send a baby picture of your child to the attention of Tracy O'Brien, via Kelly O'Brien, to school tomorrow (Tuesday May 18).
Thank you.
Thank you.
Dinner-Dance Volunteers Needed for Decorating and Clean-up
Volunteers are needed for setup and decorating before, as well as clean-up after, for the 8th Grade Dinner-Dance on Friday May 28.
The decorating committee will meet on Friday May 28, starting at 1:00 p.m. in the School Hall and is expecting to work until 5:00 p.m., but hopefully earlier with enough helpers. If you can assist, the committee kindly requests that you bring your own scissors and tape with you.
Clean-up volunteers are also needed after the dance. Remember that the more that can help out, the quicker it will get done.
If you are able to volunteer, please e-mail Peggy Delaplane at delaplanefamily@aol.com.
Thank you in advance for your help!!
The decorating committee will meet on Friday May 28, starting at 1:00 p.m. in the School Hall and is expecting to work until 5:00 p.m., but hopefully earlier with enough helpers. If you can assist, the committee kindly requests that you bring your own scissors and tape with you.
Clean-up volunteers are also needed after the dance. Remember that the more that can help out, the quicker it will get done.
If you are able to volunteer, please e-mail Peggy Delaplane at delaplanefamily@aol.com.
Thank you in advance for your help!!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Baby Pictures Needed - Due Monday May 17!
Another tradition during 8th grade year, is to post the graduates "baby" pictures in the gym lobby. The students, faculty, staff and parents can then have some fun guessing who is who and see how everyone has changed over the years.
The "baby age" is up to you, however, infant and toddler ages are typically chosen.
Please send one (1) baby picture to the attention of Tracy O'Brien, via Kelly O'Brien, on Monday May 17. Remember to write the child's name on the back of the picture and to put it in a sealed envelope so that the other students are not sneaking a peak before they are posted in the lobby.
The "baby age" is up to you, however, infant and toddler ages are typically chosen.
Please send one (1) baby picture to the attention of Tracy O'Brien, via Kelly O'Brien, on Monday May 17. Remember to write the child's name on the back of the picture and to put it in a sealed envelope so that the other students are not sneaking a peak before they are posted in the lobby.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Concept One - Videotaping Survey Update
Thank you to everyone who responded to Marita Blanken regarding your interest in a professional video taping of the Cap and Gown Mass and Graduation Mass. Based on your replies, SJS was able to meet Concept One's minimum order and therefore, both events will be videotaped.
The prices are as follows:
$35 - Both the Graduation and Tuesday Cap and Gown Mass
$22 - Graduation Mass Only
$22 - Tuesday Cap and Gown Mass Only
Marita has the list of families who showed their interest in these videos, and if you are one of these families, your orders and payment can be forwarded on to her through the school office. A paper copy of the order form can be found in this week's paper Messenger. (Also, when available, a link to the order form will also be posted on this Blog.)
Please remember that orders are open to everyone, and not just to those who replied to Marita's survey.
The prices are as follows:
$35 - Both the Graduation and Tuesday Cap and Gown Mass
$22 - Graduation Mass Only
$22 - Tuesday Cap and Gown Mass Only
Marita has the list of families who showed their interest in these videos, and if you are one of these families, your orders and payment can be forwarded on to her through the school office. A paper copy of the order form can be found in this week's paper Messenger. (Also, when available, a link to the order form will also be posted on this Blog.)
Please remember that orders are open to everyone, and not just to those who replied to Marita's survey.
Great America
The 8th Grade, parent-sponsored trip to Great America has been scheduled for Thursday May 27, 2010.
Permission forms were sent home yesterday (Tuesday) and need to be returned along with payment by Tuesday May 18, 2010 to the attention of Mary Durkin, c/o Colleen Durkin.
Permission forms were sent home yesterday (Tuesday) and need to be returned along with payment by Tuesday May 18, 2010 to the attention of Mary Durkin, c/o Colleen Durkin.
Monday, May 3, 2010
May Crowning - Reminder!
May Crowning will take place this Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. in the Church. As is tradition, the 8th Graders will wear their dress clothes to school. (The 2nd Graders will be in their First Holy Communion attire as well.)
Saturday, May 1, 2010
May Crowning DVD Orders
Orders for the May Crowning DVD are still being taken through this weekend. Please remember that we need to meet an order minimum with Concept One or the service may be cancelled. The cost of the DVD is $20.00.
If you would like to place an order, simple send an e-mail to Marita Blanken at marita.blanken@gmail.com. She will add your name to the list and give you instructions as to where to send your payment.
As a reminder, May Crowning is this Wednesday May 5 @ 8:15 a.m. in the church.
Thank you!
If you would like to place an order, simple send an e-mail to Marita Blanken at marita.blanken@gmail.com. She will add your name to the list and give you instructions as to where to send your payment.
As a reminder, May Crowning is this Wednesday May 5 @ 8:15 a.m. in the church.
Thank you!
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