Wednesday Round-up
1/29/2020
Upcoming Events

Thurs 1/30
SPIRIT Day
Wear the Blue & Gold
8th Grade vs. Faculty Volley Ball Game

Saints Diner - Chick-Fil-A

Fri 1/31
School Uniforms Today
Teacher Appreciation Day Luncheon

1:30 PM Talent Show
CSW Grand Finale
All are Welcome to join us

Monday 2/3
$3 buys a student the day repping their favorite team jersey or colors
Jersey Day is a fundraiser for the Gala.

Community Calendar

Daddy/Daughter Dance
Friday 2/7 - 6:00 PM - Cafeteria

Mother/Son Event
Friday 2/7 - 6:30 PM
Burn Boot Camp Evanston
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Encourage them to tour The Academy and meet our exceptional faculty

Take advantage of the
Refer a Family Incentive
$1000 credit toward next year's tuition


Student Council News
The Student Council is raising awareness for the wildlife affected by the Australian wildfires. More than 1 billion mammals, birds, and reptiles — some of them found nowhere else on Earth — may have been affected or killed by the fires sweeping across Australia. Each grade has been assigned an animal and are learning about them in the classroom. Students are being asked to bring in spare change to benefit the Wildlife Warriors, an organization to help animals saved from the Australian bushfires. Jars for the change have been provided to each classroom by our Student Council.
Letter from Mrs. Reyes
Dear Parents,

The theme for Catholic Schools Week this year is Learn, Serve, Lead, Succeed. At the Academy, we are living out this year's theme not only during Catholic Schools Week but though out the year as well.

Sunday we kicked off Catholic Schools Week with Mass with Fr. Anderson at 10:30am followed by our Open House and the Preschool & Junior Kindergarten Art Show. We want to thank the entire faculty and staff of the Academy, the PWPC and especially Anje Cluxton, and Kim Ryan for all of their hard work in making the Open House such a success. The Academy looked exceptional with all of the work hanging in the hallways and we were very proud of our school and students as we toured several new families.

Being of service to others is the essential message of Jesus' teachings. We are reminded of this message in the Gospel of Matthew: He will answer them, ‘Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.’ On Monday our students came together to make survival kits for homeless teens and foster youth in Illinois. The generosity of The Academy families was amazing! Thank you so much to Zoe Hoeppner who organized the event and thank you also to Jeana Marqueda, Phillip Sheridan and Madeline Reyes who assisted with the assembly of the bags.

Tuesday was student appreciation day and we celebrated with many winners in our all school BINGO game!

Today Bishop Bartosic celebrated Mass with us. In his homily he reminded us that we need to do three things that were very important to truly know Jesus. He said we needed to pray everyday, go to Mass every Sunday and be of service to others. We are grateful to have the Bishop with us during such a special time of the year.

We are going to wrap up Catholic Schools Week with a volleyball game tomorrow with the faculty playing against the eighth graders. It should be a great game! On Friday we will end with showing our appreciation for our wonderful faculty and staff with a luncheon followed by the talent show at 1:30pm. We are looking forward to a great ending to an amazing week!

Please don't forget to check our our new website which can be found at www.theacademysja.org

Sincerely,
Kristina Reyes
GALA 2020
THE FUTURE IS NOW
Saturday Feb 22nd - EVANSTON GOLF CLUB
Highly Sought-After Items Available for Bidding Today

Sing for your Supper  Attend an exciting night of songs, laughter and supper at the musical home of Joellen and Sean Madden. 40 seats – Will sell out fast!  
Summer Camps  NU Boys Soccer Camp, NU LAX Camp, NU Football Camp, Loyola Boys Basketball, Galileo, IL Baseball
Get Ready for the Big Game  Enjoy $100 courtesy of ABT to put towards that new TV or sound system upgrade. Plus beer and pizza thanks to local favorites Temperance and Candlelite!
Orange Theory  One-month elite membership with swag bag with a hat, towel and water bottle. Plus 5 VIP passes to invite a friend to workout with you.
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