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The school year is well underway at Everest Academy. I would like to start by welcoming all the returning families as well as the fifteen new families and the 20 new students to this school year at Everest Academy. I have enjoyed greeting the families each morning at drop off and it’s wonderful to see how the little ones transition from shyness to smiles and excitement to be with their new friends and teachers.
The progress reports indicate a fine start for our students. We thank you for your patience as the beginning of a new school year, the preparations, a primarily new staff and faculty, various new operational approaches do bring along with it certain challenges and adjustments for all involved. It has been over a month that our team has worked together. This time affirms for me great appreciation and confidence in each one of our faculty and staff members in providing our students the Integral Formation® we are striving for. I am very pleased with their generosity and dedication to do their upmost for our students. Everest Academy continues to work to strive higher - Semper Altius - in all areas of the educational program. With regard to academics, our teachers are taking part in professional development in the Excellence in Writing Program which is just as it is called: a method of teaching students to become excellent writers. This, as well as the explicit phonics program, will be the two main areas of attention for our professional development day to be held on October 7th. In November, we will be attending a technology in-service with the teachers of the Arch diocese of Chicago. All are steps to enhancing our academic program.
In addition, the Apostolic Service program has begun with the all-school level service projects. Change for Change allows us to continue the sponsorship of tuition for two children in a mission territory in Mexico. We also have a coat drive underway to help those closer to home. We thank you for encouraging your children to participate.
Growing in virtue is the basis of our educational program. This past month our students focused on what it takes to be a good friend; a simple point being that friends help one another to become better people.
This is another important year of growth and development in the success of Everest Academy. We are very blessed to have many of our parents who are very involved. The progress of the school would not be possible without the involvement and work of our families. We thank the technology committee and the Manna team who have raised the funds for the new technology to be introduced to our classrooms next month. Also, one of the newest team developments is the Marketing Committee headed by Diane Talbot-Wiggins. This team is making real headway in researching and developing a marketing plan that will launch Everest Academy to a new level in the surrounding communities, drawing more students and families to Everest.
We have already experienced the progress with the Parents Association led by our co-presidents, James and Renee Yep, and vice co-presidents, Daniel and Annette Waligora. Thanks to all of our parents who have volunteered to assist in so many areas and who continually give time and talents in unknown ways, all of which will allow us to fulfill our goals.
Please join us this month for many fine events: Harvest Fest, eye4style, our Poetry Contest and the great celebration of All Saints Day on November 1st. Please invite many friends and families to take part.
We keep all of our families and benefactors in our daily prayers and we as a faculty and staff count on your prayers as well. Thank you for being part of the Everest Academy community. 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
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
Spend some time with Jesus every Thursday, after morning Mass 7:45am