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Showing posts with label Catholic Schools week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Catholic Schools week. Show all posts
Catechism Contest 2014
As part of our Catholic Schools Week celebration, students demonstrated their knowledge of the faith in a fun and challenging Jeopardy game format. To prepare for the team competition, students participated in class-level contests. Congratulations to our Class Winners and our Team Winners!
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| Lower School 1st Place Team |
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| Middle School 1st Place Team |
Thank you to our parents, faculty, staff and students
who help make Everest Academy
a community where faith, knowledge and service
can grow and flourish!
Please note the REVISED schedule for this week:
MONDAY
Principal for a Day
The Principal for the Day has the special privilege of leading the school in prayers, visiting each classroom, passing out treats, inviting her closest friends to her office and for a special lunch, not to mention receiving gifts and giving away homework passes!
Student-Teacher/Staff Kickball Game
It was a hard fought game... all the way to the final inning when the score was tied 9-9. But the faculty-staff team prevailed in this annual competition between students and teachers/staff when Mr. O'Keefe scored the winning run with a home run kick!
TUESDAY
NET Retreat
Our seventh and eighth grade students participated in a retreat at St. Gerard Catholic School. Joining other Catholic middle schools from the archdiocese, students had a great time meeting other students as well as deepening their faith. The retreat was led by NET Ministry volunteers. National Evangelization Teams (NET) consists of young adults ages 18-26 who volunteer for a year to travel and direct retreats for young people. NET Ministries challenges young Catholics to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church. Their example and enthusiasm was an inspiring example for our middle school students.
WEDNESDAY
Teacher Appreciation Day
This was a special day for honoring our faculty and staff. At a school assembly, students presented their homemade cards and a WE LOVE OUR TEACHERS cheer. This was followed by a special mass offered for our faculty and staff and a grand luncheon at Orange 13. A special thank you to our students, families and parents' association for their show of gratitude.
THURSDAY
Jersey Day
Lower School students showed their spirit for their favorite sports team.
Science Fair
After many weeks of hard work and preparation, our Middle School students had the opportunity to show off their science fair projects. The team of scientists, doctors, teachers and engineers who came out to judge their work were quite impressed with our students' work. Thank you to our Middle Science Teacher for preparing them well, to our parents for their support, and to the judges for their time and expertise.
FRIDAY
Science Fair Awards Ceremony
Parents and teachers were proud as their students were recognized for their excellent work and effort. First, second, third and fourth place winners from each grade were awarded medals and certificates. Congratulations to all of our middle school students and good luck to the students who will be presenting in the regional science fair competition next month.
Catechism Contest
In this annual Catholic Schools Week event, students compete in teams to answer questions about the Catholic faith, prayer, and spirituality.
Family Fun Jumpy Night
Each year, our families look forward to this special event that features inflatable bounce houses and obstacle courses. It was the perfect event to wrap up Catholic Schools Week with our community. Special thanks to Party Hoppers of Plainfield and Rentals Unlimited of Bolingbrook for providing the entertainment and to the Parents' Association for providing the food and concessions.
Join in celebrating National Catholic Schools Week
Jan 27-Feb 1, 2013
Catholic schools across the nation are celebrating this special week under the theme "Raise the Standards." Here, at Everest Academy, we have several activities planned for students and families. Thank you to our school community for helping us to live our school motto: "Semper Altius - Always Higher", a perfect compliment to this year's theme of raising standards!
Throughout the week there will be different activities related to the theme of Catholic Schools Week: “Catholic Schools: Faith. Academics. Service.”
This year's theme focuses on three priorities that Catholic schools establish that make them stand out from other educational institutions. Children are taught:
- Faith - not just the basics of Christianity, but how to have a relationship with God
- Academics - which in Catholic schools are held to very high standards to help each child reach his or her potential
- Service - the giving of one’s time and effort to help others, which is taught both as an expression of faith and good citizenship
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK ACTIVITIES
Monday, January 30 | “Everest Loves Our Students”
Main Activity: Libby Thomas as Principal for the Day Faculty and Staff will carry out activities to show their appreciation to the students. Appointed Principal for the day, Libby Thomas, will have a few special activities to be announced.Tuesday, January 31 | "I Know and Love My Faith"
FAITH
11:15 | Baby Blanket Apostolic Project (Preschool and 7th/8th grade class) 1:30-2:50 | Catechism ContestWednesday, February 1 | “Teacher Appreciation Day”
ACADEMICS
10:45 | Students' Presentations to all teachers. 11:00-11:45 | Students vs Teachers in Kickball and Basketball 12:00 | Early Dismissal | Note: Please pack extra snack for your child(ren)
Thursday, February 2nd | “To Lead is to Serve”
SERVICE
Classes will be working on their apostolates this week
- Pre-K will color a picture that will be sent in a book format to the Firefighters of Lemont to remind them we are praying for their safety and are grateful for their services.
- 5th/6th grade students will be leaving site to visit Alvernia Manor
- 7th/8th grade apostolate day to be announced
Friday, February 3rd |“I am grateful for: Faith. Academics. Service.”
8:05 | Science Fair Awards
8:15-9:30 | Parents are invited to view the Science Projects.
1:00-2:00 | Vocation Café Panel with our Priests, Consecrated and Co-Workers
2:10 | All School Mass
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Dear Parents,
We look forward to celebrating the gift of our Catholic Schools next week. Catholic Schools Week is a joint annual initiative between the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. It is always an opportunity to remind us -- faculty, students, parents, and the community -- how blessed we are to have Catholic education with its emphasis on academic excellence, the formation of the whole person, Catholic leadership and evangelization.
This is also an opportune time for students to show their appreciation for their parents, teachers, and administrators who give constant witness to Christ and His Gospel message.
Please see the attached outline of some of Everest Academy’s planned activities. We hope you will join us for any or all of them. It is important to note, there will be a specific dress code for each day. One in particular will be to have the students dress up according to a vocation to which they aspire. This is intended to be simple; it does not have to be a full-fledged costume, just some pieces that would indicate the vocation/profession. For example, a police officer may have a badge and a hat. The idea is to help the students see we need to begin to pray to seek God’s will as to where he is calling us to share our gifts and talents in life.
Our schools celebrate Catholic Schools Week with activities such as; special treats and spiritual bouquets for the teachers and/or Consecrated and Legionary priests and brothers who work at the school; essay or speech contests with topics centered around the Catholic Schools Week theme; spirit day; all school Mass; and other special activities.
The logo designed for the week displays the words "Catholic Schools: A+ for America" beneath a stylized banner of stars and stripes in red and blue. The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2011 celebrates the fact that Catholic schools are an added value ("a plus") for the nation. Because of their traditionally high academic standards and high graduation rates, all supported by strong moral values, Catholic schools and their graduates make a positive contribution to American society. Catholic schools give a high level of service (the A+ level) to local communities because of the many service projects students undertake. "Giving back to the community" and "helping others" are values instilled in every Catholic school student. Catholic schools give a high level of service to the nation (the A+ level) by serving students from all economic backgrounds and giving them a strong academic and moral foundation, allowing them to succeed in life, serving in the government, industry, business, non-profit and educational fields. |
Thank you. You are in my prayers.
In Christ,
Christine Gamache
Interim Principal
11550 Bell Rd.
Lemont, IL 60439
630.243.1995 Phone
630.243.1988 Fax
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