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During this month of January, students are learning about the virtue of THANKFULNESS. We realize that gifts from God are always good and we want to remember to thank him for everything he gives us each day. Since we are also celebrating National Vocations Awareness Week this month, we are especially focusing on gratitude to Christ for the vocations in the Church by supporting them with our prayers.
One beautiful way we can thank God for his many gifts is by saying grace before meals as a family. By praying together and for each other, we show God that we are grateful for the many blessings he has given us that day.
Here are some other tips for living Thankfulness at home:
- During family meals, share with each other things that you are thankful for.
- Before bed, help your child remember to thank God for all the specific things he gave them that day, including the harder lessons they learned.
- Encourage your child to help lead prayers before meals or other prayers that you say as a family.
- Say a decade of the rosary together as a family once a week to thank Mary for being our Mother who is always watching over us.
- Help your child (and yourself!) remember to write thank you notes to others who have shown you kindness.
- Pray a prayer for vocations every night during bedtime prayers, reminding your child to thank Jesus for all the people you know who have brought you closer to him through following their vocation.
- Invite your pastor or other priest, consecrated, seminarian, or nun that you know to dinner to thank them for their generosity.
Families and friends of Everest are invited to attend a special student presentation and all-school Mass with Bishop Andrew Wypych, our recently appointed bishop for our vicariate. Ordained a priest on April 29, 1979 in the Archdiocese of Krakow, Poland, he was appointed Titular Bishop of Naraggara and Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago this past June 13, 2011 and ordained on August 10, 2011.
This past fall several Everest Academy students competed in the annual Art Contest sponsored by the Lemont Loves the Arts committee. This year's theme was "My Dream Is..." An Open House to present the winners was held on December 6, 2011. An awards ceremony for all 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be held on January 18, 2012 at the Lemont Arts Center at 1243 State Street in Lemont.
We are very proud of our students' talent, creativity and imagination. Students were judged by experts in each particular art category and according to age group: K-2, 3-5, 6-8.
Congratulations to the following winners:
James Beecher (Grade 7) - 3rd Place, Fine Arts
Hector Delgado (Grade 1) - 1st Place, Photography
Julia Delgado (Grade 5) - 1st Place, Fine Arts
Blake Duffy (Grade 3) - 1st Place, Fine Arts
Cassandra Hamilton (Grade 4) - 3rd Place, Literature
Caylee Hamilton (Kindergarten) - 1st Place, Fine Arts
Keiren Hamilton (Grade 2) - 2nd Place, Literature
Brett Looby (Grade 3) - 1st Place, Computer Generated Art
John Paul Ramirez (Kindergarten) - 2nd Place, Literature
Hannah Yep (Grade 5) - 2nd Place, Photography
Julia Delgado (Grade 5), Jessica Janus (Grade 5), Hannah Yep (Grade 5) - 1st Place, Music Group
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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Mark your calendars! The week of January 9-14 parish communities across the U.S. will celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week. It begins with the feast of the Baptism of the Lord on Sunday. You are invited to renew your baptismal commitment and to pray for a strengthening of all vocations.
As a school we will be praying in a special way for all the men and women Our Lord has called to give their lives in total dedication to His Church. We thank God for the priests and consecrated vocations that have touched our lives in so many ways.
Please note these special activities:
- Wednesday, January 11 | Vocation/Career Dress Up Day Students may come to school dressed in the attire of their favorite vocation or career
- Thursday, January 12 8:00-9:00am | All School Adoration for Vocations Please join us in the school chapel as we pray for vocations
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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