Dear St. Giles Families,
As we enter Holy Week, we look forward to celebrating these holiest of days in our church and the renewal of life with Easter. This is a short week for us with our break beginning Thursday, April 14 (we will have a full day Wednesday with our typical 2 p.m. dismissal). We return to in-person Stations of the Cross, led by 4th and 6th grades, for grades K-8 on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. We welcome all families to join us!
Technology Update
I am thrilled to share that we have reached our goal of all K-8 students having 1:1 Chromebooks! Prior to the pandemic, we had a 3 year goal of moving to 1:1 – but thanks to generous donations and grant funding due to COVID, we were able to meet that goal ahead of schedule. Primary students no longer share Chromebooks and have access to them when needed for both classroom activities, iReady and IXL.
May Crowning Returns
We are looking forward to our traditional May Crowning returning in person on Wednesday, May 4th, at 1:15 p.m. in the church. This is a special day for our 2nd and 8th graders who have recently celebrated Confirmation and First Communion and will lead us in this lovely ceremony. Please join us in church for this special celebration.
My wish for everyone is for a very Happy Easter and a restful and relaxing break. We have all earned it! eNews will return on Sunday, April 24th.
Stay safe and well,
Meg
St. Giles School Sunday: May 1
Mark your calendars and join us for Mass on Sunday, May 1, as we celebrate St. Giles School and introduce parishioners to our community. At the 10:30 a.m. Mass, SGS students will serve as lectors and we'll have a special guest parent speak about their St. Giles School experience with the congregation. Interested, prospective families will be invited to take a campus tour following Mass. Consider sharing the date with a neighbor, friend or family member that you think might be a great fit for our school. Watch for more information to come following Spring Break!
Staffing Update
With a heavy heart, we share that Mrs. Yvette Knox will be leaving St. Giles as Office Manager as of April 13th. Yvette is moving on to a new position at another company beginning right after Easter break. We are so grateful for all of the joy and light Yvette has brought to St. Giles and will miss her terribly.
Reminders
Grandparents’ Day
Friday, April 29th
We look forward to celebrating Grandparents’ Day 2022 in person on Friday, April 29th! Details sent in a special eNews can be found here: Grandparents’Day Details
Uniform Update
If you missed our update regarding uniforms, please see this special eNews sent Friday. Uniform Update
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Faith and Family Bingo Night!
Friday, May 6th
Save the Date! Our Faith and Family committee has been working with the Oak Park Catholic schools to have a combined event on the evening of May 6th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm in McDonough Hall. Ascension, St. Catherine/St. Lucy and St. Giles families are invited to attend Catholic Bingo with a pizza party. More details to come!
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St. Giles School Shadow Day
Prospective students in grades 3-6 are invited to experience the life of a Lion on Friday, May 6. Many local families consider St. Giles for their child's middle school experience because of our character development, academic rigor, high expectations and school leadership. If you know of a family who may be considering a St. Giles education, a Shadow Day is a great opportunity for their students to see for themselves what our school offers. Student shadows will participate in all classroom activities and scheduled specials for the day. For questions and to register for either date, please reach out to the school office at office@stgilesschool.org. We hope to see a future Lion you know in our halls soon!
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Bravo! Class of 2022!
Thank you to the Class of 2022 for the wonderful performances of Willy Wonka Jr! After months of practice and collaboration, the shows were fantastic. Thank you to Dana Armstrong and her IAA crew, John Glines and Carter Luke, for their direction, choreography, music and tech assistance. Thank you to all the parents who contributed to this event through supervision, meals, set building and all those details that go into a terrific show. As the Candy Man said, you really made the sun shine!
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St. Giles Summer Enrichment registration is here!
Classes include Chess, Giving Artfully, Legacy Sports, Kids Klub and even ones our littlest Lions can enjoy! For a more detailed description, please look at the 2022 Summer Camp flyer. Most of our teachers have either scheduling conflicts or just need a break, so we have reached out to our vendors and they have responded! Sign up today!
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Junior Counselor Sign-Up!
Calling all incoming 6th, 7th and 8th graders! For the first time, we are inviting our oldest Lions to assist with our summer enrichment camps as junior counselors. We are seeking responsible, high-energy and compassionate students to work with our Kids Klub Summer Fun Camp and Legacy Sports Camp to help ensure a safe, engaging and fun experience for all!
To apply to serve as a junior counselor, please complete the form below by April 1.
Sixth and seventh graders are invited to serve as junior counselors for our Kids Klub Summer Fun Camp. Sixth, seventh and eighth graders are invited to serve as junior counselors for our Legacy Sports Camp.
Please note: this is a volunteer position. Students will be notified of their acceptance and assigned dates via email by April 15th. All questions should be directed to Mr. Siwek. Sign up below:
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St. Giles Scholarship Application
The application is open and you are encouraged to apply, if needed. Log on to your FACTS account and click on Grant & Aid. All applications will be reviewed after the April 15 deadline. Awards will be assigned by May 20.
Easter Break
Wednesday, April 13th is a 2:00 dismissal, per usual. As announced earlier this year, we added Thursday, April 14th to our break this year. Easter Break begins April 14 and classes resume April 25th.
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