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Dear Everest Academy Parents and Friends,
This is the time of year that we really reflect back on all that we are grateful for: our faith, our families, our friends. In a special way we say thank you to all of you, as it is due to your generosity and support that we can offer an Everest education to our students.
November has been an eventful month that has definitely passed with record speed. Looking back, we lived it fully by attending to our studies, accomplishing our first report card, attending to Parent Teacher conferences, concluding the coat drive, hosting the middle school retreat, participating in the Lemont Loves the Arts, celebrating All Saints Day, carrying out Poinsettia sales, hosting open houses, celebrating the Big Brother-Big Sister Thanksgiving Feast, beginning the Christmas Pageant rehearsals, preparing for Grandparents Day, hosting a Book Fair, kicking off the Gala, celebrating the Feast of Christ the King, assisting with the Zaccheus House Fundraiser, and finalizing the marketing plan at its best...just to name a few.
This month began with the triumphant celebration of All Saints Day and we fully enjoyed the mighty and colorful saints at Everest Academy. The costumes, teamwork, competitions and festivities of the day were very impressive. The student leaders were excellent in motivating their teams to give 100%. We concluded the month with a most heartwarming event: Grandparents Day. The students could not wait for this day to share with their grandparents what they had prepared.
We are impressed as to how much God really loves us when we see that love reflected in the unique relationship of Grandparents and their Grandchildren. We thank the Parents' Association and all those who contributed to making this a special gift to our Grandparents.
As you may have seen, we have new technology to integrate in our classes. Although not completely part of the original plan, further research on the optimal products for our investment dictated moving forward with a combination of the Mimio Bar for versatility, as well as the installation of the Epson projector for optimal interactive white board use. Stay tuned for further information on this. We also have on loan a PolyVision interactive board, to broaden our possibilities. As a faculty, we attended a technology in-service to help build our experience and learn new ways to incorporate programs available on the internet in our daily lessons.
Our annual Book Fair was a success! Thank you for your support. The sale continues up until the 15th of this month as we still have many inspirational books from Ignatius press. These make excellent Christmas gifts.
Two main fundraisers are now underway. First, our Gala Committee is planning an amazing event - it will have to be to top last year’s Gala! Gala informational packets including the raffle tickets have been sent home so please review these materials to see how you can assist with this important fundraiser. Second, please remember to send in your pledge for our Annual Fund Campaign. Pledge cards are available at the office. Thank you for your participation.
Please do not miss promoting our Open House on Sunday, January 29th. Spread the word and let’s get as many as possible attending. On this note, our Marketing team needs your support. Please help us to promote Everest Academy as much as possible. Contact Heidi for more information. We will hold an informational meeting on December 19th to activate teams to fulfill our marketing strategies. One marketing tip: consider sending an Everest info card out with some of your local Christmas cards to share with as many as possible our gift of education: the integral formation of Christian leaders.
We have begun Advent: a time of prayer, reflection, and peace; a time to appreciate and prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas, which is the greatest miracle of all. In assembly, we will light the Advent Candle and reaffirm the commitments we have made to live Advent in a way that opens our hearts to Christ in the anticipation of his arrival. I hope that you will join us as our children are joyfully preparing to celebrate and present Jesus as the reason for the season with the Christmas Pageant, Miracle on Bethlehem Street. I look forward to seeing you then.
God bless you,
Sincerely in Christ,
Christine Gamache
The Pilgrim Queen
Pray together as a family and honor Mary as a special guest in your home.
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
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Lean on Me Holy Hour
Spend some time with Jesus every Thursday, after morning Mass 7:45am