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Res Reminders - Week of February 12, 2017
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Parents Club Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser
Winter 2017 Adult Enrichment Course
All adults are welcome to join the Adult Lenten Spirituality Course being offered at Resurrection with faculty member Mr. Mike Longo. The course is entitled
The Formation of the Gospels in Relationship to Historical Jesus
and will meet on
T
uesdays from
6:30 - 8:30 pm
on
February 21, March 7, March 28 & April 11, 2017
. The cost is $50 and information about the course, reading list and registration is available
here
.
Charity & Truth "Ruby" Gala Reservations
The
Charity & Truth Gala will be held
Saturday, February 25, 2017, and we are gearing up for a wonderful event to celebrate our 95th "Ruby" Anniversary. Parent tables are now forming - talk to fellow parents and friends and
make your reservations as soon as possible. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Big Money Raffle
The Big Money Raffle will take place at the Charity & Truth Gala on February 25, 2017. T
ickets are $50 and only 500 will be sold. Rules, details and ticket purchase information can be found
here
. This is a great opportunity to support the school and take a chance to win.
Shawn Mendes Autograph Raffle
Shawn
Mendes fans!
Take a chance to win an autographed poster and book signed by Shawn Mendes on the December 9th performance at Res!
Tickets for the
Shawn Mendes Autograph Raffle are $5 each or 5 for $20 or 20 for $50. Tickets are available
online here or in the Main Office where the book and poster are also on display. The drawing will take place at the
Charity and Truth Gala on
Saturday, February 25 and the winner need not be present. Al
l proceeds will support the Hope Scholarship Fund.
Juniors - Math ACT Geometry Review Workshop Series
The Mathematics Department will offer an ACT Geometry Review Workshop series for juniors planning on taking the standardized test in 2017. The spring ACT is offered at Resurrection on April 8, 2017.
The series is free of charge and will be offered
before school and
during seminar on the following days:
Wed, February 15; Fri, February 24; and Thurs, March 2
- Before school in room 122 (7:45-8:15 am)
- During seminar B in room 128 (12-12:30 pm)
Attend any or all sessions.
Chromebooks and calculators will be needed. Attendance will be taken, but registration is not required. Each day is a different set of topics, and math teachers are offering their respective students extra credit for their attendance.
Athletic News
New Head Lacrosse Coach
Stephen Wheet has been hired as the Head Lacrosse Coach. Mr. Wheet has been involved in Lacrosse most of his life. Growing up in Annapolis, Maryland, a hotbed for lacrosse, Coach Wheet played collegiately at Salisbury University. Coach Wheet continued to be involved in Lacrosse after college, reffing and playing in adult leagues. During his time in Chicago, Coach Wheet helped establish the Lincoln Park Lacrosse Club, as well as the team at Conant High School. Steve began coaching at Conant High School as the JV coach. From there he became the Assistant Coach at Resurrection, the Head Coach of the Arlington Falcons, and a coach in the True Lacrosse Club program. Steve is a proud father of four children and excited to begin the 2017 season here at Resurrection. Please welcome Coach Wheet to his new postion as Head Lacrosse Coach.
Winter Athletic Banquet
The
Winter Athletic Banquet
for
B
asketball and Bowling
be on
Thursday, February 23 at 6:00 pm
. Doors will open at
5:50 pm
. The Banquet will be held at White Eagle Banquet Hall. The address is 6839 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714. To register for the banquet please send in a check for $25 per person to Mr Kane by
Thursday, February 16
. Put the check in an envelope that says "attn Mr. Kane." You can drop the check off at the main office, or mail it in. Mr. Kane will know how many people you are registering by the amount of the check. For example: if the check is for $100, Mr. Kane will know you are registering 4 people. Please put the first and last name of your daughter on the check, as well as the sport she plays. Please remember that your daughter's seat at the banquet is also $25 in addition to whatever guests your daughter is bringing with her.
If you already paid Mr. Kane $30 per person he has noted it and will be issuing a refund.
Trivia Night
The annual Resurrection
Trivia Night
is
on
Friday, March 3
at 7 pm. This is an adults-only event ~ the fee is $25 per person ~
register here.
Volunteers are needed
to help with door and concessions for athletics during the month of February, including
Monday
,
Tuesday
, and
Thursday
evenings this upcoming week during Basketball Regionals and one more concessions volunteer is needed on
February 18
.
Use
this "Sign up Genius" link
to see dates and times when volunteers are needed.
Parents of student-athletes, please see additional information
here
.
Spring Break & Easter Break Athletic Expectations
Spring student-athletes and parents, please see information
here about Spring Break and Easter Break athletic dates and expectations.
2017-18 Registration
Freshmen, sophomores and juniors have received information about curriculum offerings and will receive placement recommendations on February 13 and 15. The $200 registration fee for the 2017-18 school year is due by February 21 and students will receive instructions for online registration at class meetings on February 23.
Online registration for the Classes of 2020, 2019 and 2018 will open on February 23 and will close on March 3. Registration for the Class of 2021 will be in person at Resurrection on March 6 beginning at 6:30 pm.
Parents - YOUR Parent Connect account is the only one with the security clearance needed to access the online registration feature, not your daughter's.
If you need your Parent Connect log in/password information, please contact Registrar Mary Kaye Ulczak at
773.775.6616 Ext. 127.
Registration Information
Tuition Assistance - FACTS Application Available
The application process for tuition assistance and scholarships begins in January of each year when the applications become available. The FACTS application is the application for tuition assistance and must be completed for any need-based scholarship opportunity as well.
FACTS applications are only
available online this year and are due back to the FACTS company before their
March 31, 2017 deadline.
Scholarship Applications
Scholarship applications will be available
beginning March 6, 2017 in the Main Office and on the school's website.
Scholarship applications are due Monday, April 3, 2017. Both the scholarship awards and tuition assistance will be announced by the beginning of June.
Presence Resurrection Medical Staff Scholarship
The Presence Resurrection Medical Staff Scholarship was established through the generosity of the Presence Resurrection Medical Staff to acknowledge three deserving students with an interest in pursuing a healthcare profession. Applicants must be current freshmen, sophomores or juniors in good standing, have an interest in pursuing a healthcare profession, demonstrate financial need and maintain a GPA of 3 out of a 4 point scale. Three $500 scholarships will be awarded. Applications are due no later than February 27.
Self-Defense Presentation at March Parents Club Meeting
Mark your calendar for the
Parents Club Meeting on
March 15 at
7 pm in the Cafeteria.
Self-defense expert Ed Kress will be the special guest presenter.
All are welcome to join us for this informative and hands-on session.
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This Week:
Mon, Feb 13 - Red & White Apparel Day
Mon, Feb 13 - Juniors during seminar meet for 2017-18 registration info
Tues, Feb 14 - Complete uniforms for Activity 2 Club photos
Wed, Feb 15 - Freshmen & Sophomores during seminar meet for 2017-18 registration info
Thurs, Feb 16 - Deadline for Winter Athletic Banquet reservations
Next Week:
Tues, Feb 21 - watch for online bidding for Gala Silent Auction items to begin!
Looking Forward:
Fri, March 3 - Trivia Night at 7 pm in the Cafe
Sat, March 4 - Alumnae Games beginning at 11 am in the Gym - alumnae volleyball game at 11 am and basketball games at 12:45 pm and 2:15 pm
Fri, March 17 - Institute Day (No Classes)
Mon, March 20 - Fri, March 24 - Spring Break (No School)
Thurs, March 30 - S
acrament of Reconciliation will be available to students during seminars
Fri, March 31 - Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available to students during seminars
Thurs, April 13 - Holy Thursday
Fri, April 13 - Good Friday
Sun, April 16 - Easter Sunday
Thurs, April 13 to Monday, April 17 - Easter Break (No School)
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