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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
           
Everest Academy
11550 Bell Rd.
Lemont, IL 60439
630.243.1995 Phone
630.243.1988 Fax
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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