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Everest Academy
Parent Association 2012-2013
Parent Association 2012-2013
presents:
Fun Lunch Fridays!
please visit the Parents section of our website for more information
and to download a registration form.
Innovative Technology, Advanced Phonics and Band Among Fresh Offerings at Everest Academy
Interactive projectors plus advanced grammar and phonics comprise
some fresh factors toward education for leadership at Everest Academy
this school year. The Lemont Catholic school
is welcoming 51 new students as well as further enriched academics for
the 2012-13 school year, with a total enrollment of 144 students and
more innovative programs.
Everest embraces aspects of the classical approach to education,
while maintaining the Integral Formation® method. This method provides a
well-rounded and balanced education focusing on the students’
intellectual, character, spiritual and leadership development, with an
emphasis on service to others from preschool through eighth-grade.
According to Everest principal, Ms. Christine Gamache, the curriculum
has been improved further this year, incorporating a new grammar program
for kindergarten through eighth grade, and an explicit phonics program
for lower school. In addition, writing skills are a major focus
incorporating techniques progressively from grade to grade.
"Everest strives to provide an environment that cultivates an
appreciation for order, beauty and the excellence we seek to instill in
our students,” according to Ms. Gamache. In order to do this,
administration and faculty have been busy over the summer preparing the
building and classrooms for the influx of new and returning students.
The building, which was just completed in 2009, has been decorated anew
for returning grades and to accommodate an additional Kindergarten
class. Projectors with interactive capability have been added to many
classrooms.
(To view the full article on PRWeb, please click here)
ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS!
Thank you for generously donating your time to support our school.
We will be holding a
Volunteer Orientation Meeting
Tuesday, September 11th from 8:15-8:45am in the Cafeteria
This will be an
opportunity for you to learn about volunteer procedures, as well as ask
specific questions about various volunteer opportunities.
PLEASE NOTE: For the safety of our children and as
mandated by the Archdiocese of Chicago, all volunteers 18 or older are required to do the following:
- Attend the class "VIRTUS: Protecting God's Children"
- Agree to a background check
If you are already certified, please submit a copy to the front office.
For your convenience, we will be holding a VIRTUS class next
Tuesday, September 11th from 9:00-11:00am
1. To register, please go to virtusonline.org
2. Click on Registration to create a username and password.
3. Select the Archdiocese of Chicago and then search by date (Sept 11) and location (Everest).
4. If you are unable to attend this morning session, there are many other options at local parishes (e.g., St. Cyril's in Lemont on Sept 18 at 6:30pm).
Choose the location/day/time that best suits your schedule.
Please note that you must pre-register BEFORE attending any VIRTUS class.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Molly Maher.
Don't forget to keep collecting those Box Tops!
We have a great opportunity to become the Sweetest School in America...
In connection with the Sweetest School in America contest, families are invited to participate in THE AMAZING RACE where students will travel to four United States destinations.
First stop: Jelly Belly Factory (Wisconsin).
Submission deadline: September 28th.
Here is the current Box Top Product List and Labels for Education Product List:
Here is the Current Fall Collection Promo:
With the help of our K4J (Kids for Jesus) program, here's what our students will be learning this month...
Virtue of the Month: GIVING: I offer my best to Jesus and others all day long!
Scripture Verse: God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Cor 9:7)
Virtue Campaign: Give your heart to the One who loves you the most!
The beginning of the school year to begin the habit of visiting Jesus in the chapel to thank him for all the beautiful gifts that he gives us. Going to the chapel to pray is a great way to grow in our love for Our Lord. For each visit to the chapel for Mass, or Communion Service, or just to say hello to Jesus, students can place a small white circle on their class monstrance posted just outside the chapel doors. Our campaign is to see which class will visit Jesus the most this month.
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| September Virtue Campaign: GIVING - Give your heart to the One who loves you most |
Saint of the Month: St. Martin of Tours
St. Martin of Tours. St. Martin was an army officer who wore a long, warm cape. One day he rode his horse near a poor, shivering man. Martin stopped and slit his cape in two with his sword and gave half the cape to the poor, cold man. Later that night when Martin was sleeping, he dreamed that Jesus had taken the place of the poor man and was wearing his cape. St. Martin understood that by GIVING to the poor man, he had GIVEN to Jesus!
St. Martin, help me GIVE to God and others from my heart, as you did!
Dear Families,
We are thrilled to begin a new year at Everest Academy with all of our lovely students. They all seem so eager to learn, and happy to be at school with their friends. Just looking at the children puts a smile on my face. I know the entire faculty and staff here at Everest feel honored to be working with your children and for this we are very grateful.
For those of you that were not present at Parent Orientation our teachers will be working with our students to come up with a Personal Formation Plan. We will focus on certain goals that we can work to achieve with each student in the four areas of Integral Formation: Spiritual, Human, Apostolic and Intellectual. Our teachers will be certain to meet with you during Parent-Teacher conferences to assure we all are on the same page as to your child’s personal growth in virtue/character.
As part of our Human Formation Program we are trying to help our students focus on certain etiquette points each month in the areas of: Jesus, Others, Yourself (JOY!). This month the points have been:
- JESUS: Respect and proper posture in the chapel: To make a well made genuflection.
- OTHERS: Respect towards authority/peers:
- Treating others as you would like to be treated.
- Look adults and peers in the eyes, firm hand shake etc.
- YOURSELF: Carry yourself with dignity:
- Uniform/External Presentation: shirts tucked in, ties straightened, knee highs pulled up etc.
With these etiquette points we are striving to help our students understand the importance of forming themselves to be the best that they can be in every area.
I would like to ask all of you to read page 25/26 of the Parent Student Handbook in order to review the expectations we have for all of our students in regards to uniform/personal presentation. To highlight a few main points:
I would like to ask all of you to read page 25/26 of the Parent Student Handbook in order to review the expectations we have for all of our students in regards to uniform/personal presentation. To highlight a few main points:
- For girls
- Hair accessories should be complimentary to the school colors
- No nail polish or makeup
- For Boys:
- Hair length should be kept above the collar line at the back and above the ears on the sides.
- No jewelry except for the following: a watch, a single chain (rope bracelets or necklaces are not allowed)
Know that you and your family will be in my prayers and I am greatly looking forward to working with your child(ren) this year. I thank you in advance for all of the love and support you give to your students day in and day out.
Count on my prayers,
Ms. Maher
Dear Everest Academy Parents and Friends,
Congratulations on the completion of week one of the new school year. We are thankful for the wonderful activities that have begun our new school year at Everest Academy thanks to your generosity: Meet and Greet, New Moms' Coffee, Parent Orientation, and the Band Experience meeting. Thank you for your participation.
We are very pleased with the progress of all of our students. Each one has made a special effort to begin the school year on the right course. Our new students seem to have easily adapted to the school community and are making great new friends. We do know however adjustments to homework and routines will take more time. Know that we as a team are available to assist at anytime.
With that said, I must acknowledge our faculty and staff for all of their hard work and efforts to receive our students. Many faculty members were here throughout the summer preparing for their class. Our administration has been continually working to improve our service and educational product to ensure the best quality education for your child (ren). I am very grateful for our staff and faculty members and trust in their competence and generosity.
This is another important year of growth and development in the success of Everest Academy as we move forward in our mission to assist in the development of Christian leaders. To accomplish this, we provide an integral formation through personalized attention, motivated by love and respect for each of our students.
A key factor in the success of Everest Academy is the help and support we have from our parents and for which we are so appreciative. We ask that you please consider taking part in some aspect of the school life which is always a wonderful way to get to know other families and to build new friendships. Most of all, it will allow you to experience our fine students. Next to having Christ present in the Eucharist here on campus, our students are one of the greatest gifts we have at Everest Academy.
We are in most need of team leaders to spearhead the various committees. To head up a committee may appear somewhat daunting; however, please know that we strive to keep things simple and manageable. You will have the help and support you need to accomplish your task. Team leaders have the benefit of working closely with our Parents Association, many of whom are "experts" since they have offered their support with various school activities. Thank you for giving of your time and talent which will allow us to fulfill our goals.
I look forward to working with you and your child(ren). We are interested in getting to know you better. Our desire is to learn how we can specifically serve your family and where together we can work in the best interest of your child’s education and in the ongoing development of our school community. You are co-founding families of Everest Academy, building a school of excellence for your children and future generations.
Please feel free to contact me at anytime. Thank you for allowing us to work in partnership with you, entrusting your child’s care and education to us. We keep all of our families and benefactors in our daily prayers and we as faculty and staff count on your prayers as well.
God bless you,
Sincerely in Christ,
Christine Gamache
Lemont Private School Increases Enrollment by 40%
A Lemont private school, Everest Academy, recently announced enrollment numbers for the upcoming school year with over 40% growth. The Catholic school began in 1996 and has seen continuous growth, especially since the completion of the new facility on Bell Road. “I believe the school has an excellent academic program to offer and the parents have been very happy, which of course attracts other parents,” says Heidi Matelich, Admissions Director for the school. With almost all of last year’s students returning, enrollment has jumped from 100 students to over 140 enrolled for the 2012-13 academic year.
(Please click here to view the full article on PRWeb)
Everest Academy's Summer Learning Fun
for Kindergarten & Grade 1
The Summer Learning course offered by Everest Academy has brought kindergarten and 1st grade students back to school this July. The optional course, taught by Everest kindergarten teacher Mrs. Joanna DiSabato, ran from July 9-20. Subjects covered included science, math, language arts, writing, social studies and Catholic formation. Laptops and Mimio board technology were integrated throughout the course whenever possible.
According to Mrs. DiSabato, the students were excited once the course began, though they at first had mixed emotions about returning to school during their summer vacation. “One day we found a praying mantis outside, and another day watched butterflies hatching” she said. Students were kept active with a four-hour schedule covering six units daily. The units offered were “A Bug’s Life”, “Let’s Explore”, “Apostles Reader’s Theater”, “Book Club”, “Young Authors”, and “Fun with Numbers”. In the unit “A Bug’s Life”, students designed an ant farm, ladybug colony and butterfly habitats. As part of “Let’s Explore”, they learned about the different continents through fun projects and the use of the interactive Mimio board. (to read more, click here)
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The Pilgrim Queen
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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.
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Lean on Me Holy Hour
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