Dear St. Giles Families,
It was wonderful seeing many of you at conferences in McDonough Hall on Thursday! We are happy that we can meet multiple needs with both in person and virtual options for conferences. If you were not able to attend conferences but would like to speak with your Lion’s teacher(s), please reach out to them separately to schedule a conversation. As we move toward the close of Trimester 1 (time is flying!), please continue to monitor your Lion’s progress in PowerSchool and contact teachers with any questions or concerns. The last day of the Trimester is Tuesday, November 28th, right after we return from Thanksgiving break. It will be here before we know it!
Thank you to Brigette Nold for spearheading the annual Book Fair! Teachers, students and parents had a great time shopping. Thank you to the many volunteers who transformed the conference room into a true bookstore experience. We are truly grateful for all of the time given to provide this special tradition at St. Giles.
Halloween Details
Room Parents are busy planning our Halloween celebrations for this year! As you plan for Halloween, please keep these details in mind and join us for the outdoor parade in the afternoon, weather permitting.
Tuesday, October 31st
- K-6th parties will be on Tuesday, October 31st from 2:00 - 3:00 pm. Parties will include games, crafts, and nut free snacks provided by room parents. Please do not send in any food treats with your Lion.
- PreK parties will be coordinated with their teachers
- PreK-6th graders may wear costumes to school; if they choose not to wear a costume, they may wear orange and black or St. Giles spirit wear.
- Costumes should be age and school appropriate and not interfere with their learning or ability to sit at their desks
- No violent characters, blood or weapons
- No masks that fully cover the face and no full-coverage face paint
- All families are invited to join us at 1:45 pm to watch the Halloween parade around the perimeter of the school, beginning in the church parking lot.
- 7th and 8th graders will have an orange and black out of uniform day on 10/31, and a small take home treat will be provided at the end of the day. The 7th and 8th graders will celebrate Halloween at their social on Friday, November 3rd, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm in McDonough Hall.
We look forward to a fun celebration next Tuesday!
Have a great week,
Meg
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Scroll down for details regarding:
PTO Newsletter-Trivia Night Details
Enrichment Update
New Teacher Spotlight
Athletics
High School News
Parish and Community news
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Depaul Prep Scholastic Bowl
Last week, teams from our middle school participated in DePaul Prep's Annual Scholastic Bowl. Thank you to Mrs. Kent and Mr. Pondel for coaching the teams and providing a great night of competition! We are so proud of our teams!
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From your SGS School Board
Please join us at our next school board meeting tomorrow night. All are welcome. We hope to see you there!
SGS School Board Meeting
Monday, October 23, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
McDonough Hall Conference Room
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Black & Gold Planning Meeting - Tuesday, October 24, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Looking to get involved? Please join us for our first Black & Gold Gala planning meeting! Meet in the school library (enter through the Parish Center doors and take the elevator to the 2nd floor). Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 9th--you won't want to miss this awesome event!
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Cleaning out closets? Please keep the upcoming CCW Coat Drive in mind.
This event returns November 2-5 and serves many charitable organizations as well as schools and community efforts. Bins will be available at school beginning this week!
Here's how you can help:
Donate Items such as new and gently used coats, hats, boots, gloves, and accessories for adults and children. Children's items as well as XL, 2X, and 3X are especially in need this year.
Volunteer Join us for sorting, shopping, collecting, packing, and distributing donations. We welcome volunteers of all ages and appreciate the positive energy you share. Click on the link below to sign up!
Share this information with family and friends. Many people are especially in need this year.
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St. Giles Cheer Clinic
Saturday, November 4
In preparation for the launch of our Cheer/Spirit Squad in winter 2023-24, this no-cost one-day Cheer Clinic will introduce Lions of all ages to the fundamentals of cheerleading. We will learn proper technique and standard cheerleading motions, as well as cheers and short routines! No previous cheer or dance experience is necessary. We recommend this free clinic to any Lions who may be interested in participating in the Cheer/Spirit Squad later this year, or for any students who just want to enhance school spirit and have fun!
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New Teacher Spotlight
Ms. Jessica Martinez, PreK 4
BA, Early Childhood Education, Dominican University
Favorite Movie: Harry Potter Series
Favorite Vacation Spot: Mexico
Fun Fact: I am a big soccer fan! On the weekends, I enjoy playing on a Coed team with friends.
I was born and raised in Chicago (Humboldt Park). Some of my hobbies include taking nature walks with my Pitbull named Rocky. As well as trying out new baking recipes. I am very excited to be a part of the St. Giles Community!
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Hello Lion Families!
Soccer Playoffs
Our Soccer teams will be participating in the playoffs this week - in both the Classic and Forest Park Leagues. The Classic League tournament-style matches are slated to begin tomorrow, Oct. 23rd. The Forest Park League will begin their own single-elimination bracket later in the week. It is going to be a busy week - Stay tuned and follow your Team Site Apps for important information and updates. The Brackets will also be posted to the Athletic website and Calendar when they are available.
Brackets/Schedules/Calendar can be found on the Athletic website: TeamSideline
Girls' and Boys' Basketball Registration are both OPEN!
Girls' Registration has been extended until Wednesday, Oct. 25th.
Boys' Registration will be open until Nov. 17th.
*If your student-athlete needs a new uniform for this season, please keep in mind that our order will be placed with enough time to receive them before the first game - Late registration may result in not having a uniform in time.
Basketball Open Gym
We held our first Open Gym last weekend! Basketball Open Gyms are scheduled for the following Sundays: 10/22; 10/29; 11/05; & 11/12 - 1pm-3pm in the St. Giles Gym. The Gym is open to ALL 4th - 8th Grade students!
Members of the Girls' and Boys' coaching staff will be on hand to facilitate!
STUDENT-ATHLETES WHO DO NOT HAVE A PHYSICAL ON FILE MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE OR GAMES. Thank you for your understanding in helping us be compliant with this IHSA mandate! More information about Physicals can be found on the Athletic website: TeamSideline
Thank you and Go Lions!
Sean Clancy
The Week Ahead in Athletics
Soccer Classic League and Forest Park PLAYOFFS!!
- Brackets for the Classic League will be shared when available (likely Sunday evening - Tonight!).
- Forest Park brackets will be released on Monday or Tuesday.
Soccer Families - Please check your TS Team Sites/App for information and frequent updates - we will be in communication! All information will also be universally available on the TS Athletic Website: TeamSideline
It will be a fun-filled and hectic week as we make our way toward some championships … er, the finish!
We are proud of our student-athletes’ accomplishments this year! Keep Growing!
Speaking of … Please come back next week to learn about the FANTASTIC accomplishments some of our more recent St. Giles Alumni are experiencing in High School!
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If you missed last week's newsletter, you can find it here.
Don't miss the upcoming Trivia Night on Saturday, November 4th! Details and reservations can be found below.
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Shadow Opportunities
Shadow at Trinity and discover the Trinity High School experience! Students will be paired with a Trinity Ambassador with similar interests, both academic and co-curricular, and visit a variety of classes, tour the school, and enjoy lunch with the Blazers. Check out the upcoming events below!
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Fenwick High School News
Future Friar Events
Check out the Expressive Arts Workshops coming up at Fenwick. Click on the image below for details and registration information.
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St. Patrick High School News
Shadow Days are now available! Click on the graphic below to register for an upcoming shadow day and be sure to check out our Open House!
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DePaul Prep High School News
DePaul Prep Open Houses
DePaul College Prep will host two open houses for prospective 6th-8th graders on November 5 from 12-2 PM.
The form to Register for our open houses is open on our website. Link below!
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The weather is perfect for cleaning out closets and finding coats that we no longer need! Save them for the annual CCS Coat Drive, November 2nd to 5th. Bins will be available at school and church. Are you able to help with the coat drive? Please sign up here!
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Volunteers Needed! Can you spare an hour or two and help set up for the St. Giles Rummage Sale? Please get in touch with Carol Rossi at 773-237-5804 or cg12345b@yahoo.com or Marlene Panebianco at 708-431-8115 or Marlene117@att.net for location details and additional information.
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