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September 6, 2011

Dear Parents,

Congratulations on completing the first week of school! It seemed to go very well overall. I was a true blessing to have all of our students back to school. The children appear to be getting back into their school life very well. We welcome our new and returning families to what we hope will be a wonderful and a life changing year at Everest Academy all for the best. Thank you for all your generous time in preparing your children for school. This is certainly manifesting itself in the classroom. We have seen many happy faces this past week and the enthusiasm of delving into learning something new as well as the  joy of reuniting with friends and teachers.

I have to say that I am extremely grateful to our faculty and staff. They are a beautiful team and have all given their utmost to prepare for your children. Thank you for joining our Everest Team at the Parent Orientation evening and many thanks to our Parent Association for the fine refreshments and social.

Please let us know how your child is doing with regard to adjusting with homework. This will take some time as routines and familiarity is re-established with the subject areas. This will be more trying for new student. Parents please let your child’s teacher know how this is going and where we may offer any assistance in this or any other area.

We thank all the families that joined us for the Lemont Parade. Billy Zabilka, the Akroush and the Hamilton family were the parade leaders for us in the annual Lemont Keepataw parade. They did an excellent work of representing Everest Academy.  Thank you!

I hope that you had a restful and enjoyable long weekend.  Please review a few reminders as follows:

·        Tues.: Board Meeting today
·        Tues. & Wed.: Guests from the National Schools Office Scott Brown and Scott Madgey will be here this week.
·        Wed. Curriculum Night: We look forward to seeing you.  Please note that there will be no general presentation.  Instead, you are invited to go directly to visit your child(ren)'s classroom. Teachers will be in their classrooms offering a repeating presentation every 20 minutes: 6:30-6:50; 6:55-7:15; 7:20-7:40.  Teachers will be available for a final open Q&A session from 7:40-8:00pm.
·        Thursday: September 8th Our Blessed mother’s Birthday. There will be a special treat offered for the students in celebration of Mary our Mother.
·         After School Care begins today: We will be sending out further details on our program this week. If you have already signed up for this program, you should receive a note from our office regarding pick-up procedures, along with other practical details.
·         Engrade: We will be providing more information as how to sign up and access your Childs grades through this program.
·         Upcoming Dates: Mother Daughter Evening (Friday, Sept. 23) Progress Reports (September 30th)
·          School Family Directory: If you have not yet done so, please send in your family photo either as photo (which will be returned) or or as digital file (jpeg filed preferred).
·         Mom's Coffee:  Moms' Coffee begins this Thursday at 8:00am.  Please do not miss out. Drop off your children and then come in for a Back-to-School Brunch and learn more about this monthly moms' get-together.  This is a great opportunity for you to meet other school moms. 
·         Volunteers: We could certainly use more help as to date we have fewer than 10 volunteers for the numerous areas we require assistance with. Everest Academy is as great as it can be primarily due to your very appreciated help, contributions of your time and talent. We look forward to seeing all of you involved here at Everest. Your children especially love to see mom or dad at school.


Thank you for all your support and prayers.  Have a wonderful  but short week.

God bless,


Sincerely in Christ,

Christine Gamache                                           
Interim Principal
Everest Academy
11550 Bell Rd.
Lemont, IL 60439
Phone 630.754.8425
Fax 630.243.1988
www.everestadvantage.com







About Everest

Everest Academy Lemont, founded in 1995 as White Pines Academy, is a private Catholic school offering a Pre-K through grade 8 program.

Our goal is to offer each child the highest quality education through Integral Formation®, the pedagogical method developed by the Legionaries of Christ. Through Integral Formation®, each student benefits from a personalized approach that develops the whole person, from intellect and character to spiritual life and apostolic responsibility. The result: intelligent, responsible, and positive leaders who will transform society with the Gospel values.

Here at Everest Academy, with our brand new campus opened for the fall 2009 school year, we are poised for growth and ready to give our students a Catholic educational experience that will last them a lifetime. Find out more by taking a tour of our campus.

The Pilgrim Queen

The Pilgrim Queen
Pray together as a family and honor Mary as a special guest in your home.

Prayer for Everest

Prayer for Everest
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for making Everest Academy a reality. With the aid of the Holy Spirit, may we touch the lives of many people and bring to our community the joy of knowing and loving Jesus Christ. We thank Our Mother Mary for her help and ask for her continued care and protection. Amen.

School Masses

School Masses
Join us for All School Mass on Friday at 2:20pm or Morning Mass at 7:15 am Tues., Wed., and Thurs.

Lean on Me Holy Hour

Lean on Me Holy Hour
Spend some time with Jesus every Thursday, after morning Mass 7:45am

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