Dear St. Giles Families,
BRAVO! and KUDOS! to all of our stars who performed in Friday night’s annual PTO Variety Show! We have so many talented Lions and this showcase was a great way to safely enjoy it from home. Again, thank you to Heather Kroll for pulling it all together, Carter Luke for his technical assistance, and all of our parent/sibling directors and videographers who made a great memory for us to enjoy again.
Thank you to all of our families for your patience and understanding as we battled the weather last week. We know it has been hard for our Lions to remain inside during these cold and snowy days and hope this week will bring more sun, warmth, and outdoor recess. Please make sure your child(ren) wear their boots! The snow is going to be with us for a while and we want to keep their feet warm and dry!
The weather this week is predicted to be better temperatures than we have seen recently. We will resume full uniforms on Tuesday, anticipating fresh snow on Monday. Should temperatures or weather warrant, we will adjust accordingly. Fridays will remain spirit wear days for everyone.
Stay warm and well,
Meg
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THANK YOU
to our
Empower Illinois Donors!
With the help of many generous donors from our school and parish community, we have received $167,000 in total donations through Empower Illinois for the 2021-2022 school year.
This total donation amount includes $67,000 in direct contributions from donors who took advantage of the Illinois tax credit and $100,000 in 2:1 matching funds offered by several generous donors through the Archdiocese of Chicago.
These funds cover the full tuition of 23 students who could not otherwise afford a St. Giles School education. On behalf of these students and their families, we thank you for your kindness and generosity.
Want to learn more about Empower Illinois and how you can help? Visit Empower Illinois online!
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FACTS PAYMENT SUMMARY INFORMATION
2021-22 Scholarship Information
January 4 through April 15 - St. Giles Scholarship Application Opens. Log on to your Facts account and click on Grant & Aid when available. All applications will be reviewed after the April 15 deadline.
DON'T FORGET...
If you have an invoice payment, you must log into Facts to make your $200 registration payment in order to secure your child's place in school. Deadline is Feb. 22!
We have many applications for new students and are starting to accept placements. If you have a friend that is considering applying, please let them know that we are quickly filling up and to submit their application ASAP.
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Did you know that adding something positive to your life during Lent, alongside making a sacrifice, can provide a major boost to your mental health? Lent is about sacrifice, confessing any failings, seeking and receiving forgiveness, and making a decision to live healthier. This year let’s add positive reinforcement to our lives. Instead of just giving up sweets, social media, etc., let’s add something positive for Lent that improves your family life, betters yourselves, or helps others. It can be talking to others when you may not feel comfortable or trying to interact with someone new or using polite, kind words even when feeling grumpy. Take a look around the Healthy Catholics Website to find more ideas on how to grow your mental health this Lenten season. The website states “Contrary to popular belief, good mental health does not mean feeling happy all of the time. Of course, happiness is wonderful, and we should all feel happy now and again – it’s just not the cause or effect of good mental health. Instead, good mental health means feeling and thinking in a positive manner more often than not.”
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St. Giles Kindergarten Coffee And...
This week, we're hosting four virtual Kindergarten Coffees -- a chance for prospective families to meet our teachers, learn about the curriculum, and hear about how social-emotional lessons are conducted with our littlest Lions. Several current kindergarten parents will be joining as well, to answer any questions and share their experiences. Coffees will be held on Tuesday, February 23 at 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. and on Thursday, February 25 at 8:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.
If you know someone with a rising kindergartener, please think about inviting them to join one of the Coffees to learn more about St. Giles School. Share the registration form found here. If you refer a new family to St. Giles School who registers, is accepted and attends a full year in grades K-8th, you will receive a $500 tuition credit at year's end.
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On sale NOW:
-Great Tuition Giveaway - Win FREE parishioner tuition for next year! Only 120 tickets will be sold.
-Grand Opportunity - Grand prize is $4,000 cash! $25 each or 5 for $100.
-Become a business or family sponsor
-Register to bid in our online auction - opens March 5
Just visit our online website today.
Would you like to donate to our auction? We are looking for vacation homes, services, unique experiences and gifts for wine and bourbon baskets. Click HERE for a donor form.
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Miles for Giles Registration
Join in the fun with our new PTO sponsored
running and walking event!
Sign-up here! Registration is $25 and the run will take place March 6th/7th. All participants will automatically be entered in a drawing to win a brand new fit-bit charge!
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February Fun Lunch Open
Pasta, Pasta!! Mark your calendar for February 26th for our next PTO fundraiser lunches!
Click HERE to visit the site and get your order in. Orders are still being accepted for 2/26.
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St. Giles American Sign Language Workshop
Join St. Giles mom Julia Harmon Bell for an introductory free one-hour family workshop on Deaf culture, fingerspelling, and basic ASL vocabulary and phrases.
Students in grades 4 and up may participate without a parent. Due to the nature of this highly visual workshop, space may be limited. This workshop will take place on Sunday, February 28th at 3pm. Please register by emailing Julia at [email protected] and include the names and (kid) ages of those planning to attend.
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St. Giles Plant Sale
Looking forward to spring?
SO ARE WE!
Start planning your garden and landscaping with annuals, herbs, and vegetables from our Plant Sale benefitting the outdoor classroom and garden! Browse and place orders here through March 14th.
Plants arrive May 6th - just in time for Mother’s Day!
*** Questions or interested in getting involved? Contact Jennifer at [email protected].
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Got Box Tops?
If you have any clipped Box Tops, please send them to the office
THIS WEEK!
We need to process and submit them before March 1st!
As you may have noticed, Box Tops are going virtual!
Find out how to submit your Box Tops here.
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