October 2019  Res News
 Monthly Alumnae & Community Newsletter
Fall Chamber Concert


The Resurrection Chamber Orchestra will present a Fall Chamber Concert
on Monday, October 28 at 7 pm in the Resurrection Chapel. 

All are welcome to attend!

 
Resurrection College Prep is proud to continue as the largest all-girls Catholic school on the north side of Chicago, educating young women since 1922.

OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, November 3, 2019 
from 1 - 3 pm

Come see why Resurrection is the best place for young women to grow & learn!

Prospective students and families are invited to  visit us at our upcoming open house events.  Open Houses are a great opportunity to tour the school and meet our administrators, faculty and staff. Arrive any time between the scheduled times and you will be given a tour by one of our student ambassadors.  




Saturday, November 9, 2019
10 am to 4 pm 
Adult Admission - $5
Seniors (age 65 and over)/Students - $2
Chidren (age 10 and under) - Free

The Resurrection College Prep Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 10 am to 4 pm.  Mark your calendar and plan to join us for this annual event with over 180 craft displays and vendors for unique gifts, seasonal decor and tasty treats.



Current Res Families ~ the Resurrection Parents Club hosts a Cookie Walk at the Arts & Crafts Fair. Support the Resurrection Parents Club by planning to bake and contribute some delicious cookies! 

Jr Bandit Night 


Girls in 5th-8th grade are invited to join us on Friday, November 15 from 5-8 pm for an evening of games, prizes, pizza, friends and fun!

Registration is $25 and includes dinner & a souvenir t-shirt. 


Deadline to register is Wednesday, November 13. 


Parents Club Wreath Sale

Support the Resurrection Parents Club while you make your home festive!
Order for ms were sent home with students about the Parents Club Christmas  Wreath  fundraiser. 

Proceeds from this sale will help fund student and teacher appreciation activities,
educational speakers for students and parents, and gifts for each of our classes.


Order NOW until Wednesday, November 13, 2019


Pick up will be on Thursday, December 5, 2019, 
from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Resurrection.
Current Res students can pick up your purchases at dismissal.

Jr Bandit Softball Hitting Camp

Saturday, November 23, 2019
for girls in grades 5 to 8
Session 1 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Session 2 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm


Campers will be learning offensive fundamentals, including slap hitting and bunting.
Please wear indoor shoes.  If preferred, bring helmet and bat.

Cost is $25 per player

Registration Form

Register by November 16, 2019.

Resurrection Presents
The Little Mermaid
November 21-24, 2019

Thursday, November 21 - Matinee Performance

for local grammar schools
Friday, November 22 - Performance at 7 pm
Saturday, November 23 - Performance at 7 pm
Sunday, November 24 - Performance at 3 pm


Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's
The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.

With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl," and "Part of Your World."

Fall Musical Cast List


SHADOW DAYS for 8th Grade Girls


8th grade girls are welcome to spend the day at Resurrection to shadow a current student! Select dates are available until December 6, 2019. 
During our Shadow Days, prospective students are paired with a current student involved in classes and activities similar to the prospective student's interests. 

Class of 2024 ENTRANCE EXAM 

Saturday, December 7, 2019
Entrance Exam registration will open on November 22 -  sign up for a reminder!

ENTRANCE EXAM REMINDER SIGN UP

Northwest Hunger Walk Success



Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2019 Northwest Side Hunger Walk on September 29, 2019! We are pleased to announce that the TOTAL FUNDS RAISED = $4,920. Donations have been sent to New Hope Community Food Pantry, Catholic Charities, and Heifer International to help address hunger at the local, regional and international levels.

Resurrection students, staff, alumnae and friends raised $2,048 and were the largest contributors to the fundraiser, followed by members  of Friendship Presbyterian, who brought in $1,404. Special thanks to Immaculate Conception School for their contribution of $500 which was raised by their own Hunger Walk earlier last month.  Thank you also to friends of New Hope Community Food Pantry, and members of St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Congregational Church of Jefferson Park and St. Juliana Parish for also participating and helping to raise funds to combat hunger.


Legacy Walk

Leave your legacy or honor someone you love by purchasing a commemorative brick or tree to be installed on Resurrection's front lawn Legacy Walk.

 
Place your order by November 30 to be included in the Spring 2020 installation of the Legacy Walk.  BRICKS and TREES available!


For questions or more information, please call 773.775.6616 Ext 112.


Alumnae Updates 
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