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Weekly News and Updates

December 3, 2020

Welcome to the season of Advent that asks us to slow down and take time to prepare ourselves to welcome Jesus into our hearts on Christmas! At school, we will take time to learn about Advent, honor Mary as the Immaculate Conception, give to those less fortunate through our Advent Missions, and share Christmas cheer with others. See below for more information on Advent and Christmas happenings at St. Ed's.

Congratulations to our First Trimester Honor Roll recipients! I was able to present these students with Honor Roll ribbons during school today. We are Big Red proud of their efforts. Click here for a full list of recipients. Grades are only one way we use to measure student success. I am proud of all of our students for all of their efforts with their academics as well as following our health and safety protocols this year.

I continue to pray for our students, staff, and families.

If you have any questions, please reach out.

St. Edward, pray for us!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Sara Lasica

Principal

slasica@stedwardschool.com

TRIP orders will be placed December 10 for Christmas shopping!
E-gift cards can be purchased through the Raise Right app at anytime!

Please review the illness protocols distributed by the Archdiocese based on updates from the CDC and local health departments by clicking here. By following these guidelines and taking care of your families outside of school, we can continue to learn together in-person this year.

Advent Raffle Tickets can be purchased through the school office or online!

Raffle tickets are still available online and in school for the next 15 drawings!

We have many ways to support St. Ed's and local businesses during the next few weeks. See below for more information and don't forget to return your Advent Raffle tickets for 15 chances to win before Christmas!

To get you in the holiday spirit, here are some ways you can deck your halls and support our school! Please pass along!

'Tis the season to shop and dine local and support St. Edward

Support local establishments and also raise money for our wonderful St. Edward teacher bonuses! Just mention St. Edward School when you dine and/or shop at a variety of local businesses for the next month. Click here to view the community days seasonal calendar.

Advent Missions

Gift Card Mission

Due to the difficulty of collecting food items and toys this year, we have partnered with Our Lady of Mercy to provide gift cards that will be distributed to families in need. Gift cards can be purchased through TRIP or donations can be sent to school and we will purchase the gift cards. Thank you for your generosity during this time. Donations will be accepted through December 18.

Gift cards to the following stores will be accepted:

Jewel

Cermak

Aldi

Target

Walmart

Subway

McDonald's

Burger King

Troop 25593 Toiletry Drive

This holiday season, the 4th grade Girl Scout Juniors in Troop 25593 are holding a toiletry drive to help our neighbors at the Irving Park Food Pantry.

They are collecting toiletries including:

Toothpaste

Toothbrushes

Lotion

Shampoo

Conditioner

Body Wash

Deodorant

Razors

Shaving Cream

All items can be brought to the school and placed in the box on the first floor marked “Troop 25593 Toiletry Drive”. Collections will end December 11, 2020. Thank you in advance for your support!

Any questions can be directed to Jennifer Catron at jcatron528@gmail.com.

Thank you!

Due to the generosity of our school community, the Baby Bottle Mission donated $3,497.09 to the Women's Center to support mothers and their babies.

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2020-21 School Calendar

Upcoming Dates and Events

Thursday, December 3: Community Night at La Villa

Friday, December 4: NUT Card Day

-Community Day: Portage Grounds

-8th Grade Poinsettia Sale Pick-up, 3:00-7:00, gym---Masks are REQUIRED

Sunday, December 6: Second Sunday of Advent

Monday, December 7: No School Mass

-8th Grade Virtual Confirmation Retreat, e-learning attendance day for 8th grade only

-Community Night: Tatas Tacos

-School Board Meeting, 6:30 PM, via Zoom

Tuesday, December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

-11:00 AM Mass for 6th-8th Grades

-12:30 PM Mass for 2nd-5th Grades

-2:00 PM Prayer Service for Kindergarten-1st Grades

-Community Day: Rep Chi

Wednesday, December 9: No School Mass

-Community Night: Hops & Barley's

Thursday, December 10: TRIP orders due

Fall Picture Retake Day--Rescheduled for 1/20/21

Football Mania Update

Congratulations to our Football Mania Winners!

Week 1: Kurt Anstett

Week 4: John Newman

Week 5: Trish McGill

Week 5: Kurt Anstett

Week 6: Colleen Zimo

Week 9: Dorothy Tracey

Week 11: Sara Neff

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