Dear St. Giles Families,
This is a busy week at St. Giles!
We are looking forward to celebrating Halloween on Tuesday with classroom parties and the annual parade. The parade kicks off from the parking lot at 1:45 pm; please join us as our Lions walk around the school and show off their costumes. Students will return to classrooms for their respective parties at 2pm. Thank you to all of the room parents who have worked hard preparing Halloween treats…no tricks! Please review the schedule and costume reminders below.
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All Saint’s Day
Wednesday will be our all school Mass celebration for All Saints Day. Please join us for Mass at 8:30 am in church if you are able.
School Mass Next Sunday
Sunday, November 5th at the 10:30 am mass, we will celebrate St. Giles School with the parish. Students will be readers, present the gifts and members of our choir will join the church choir in leading us in song. Students who attend mass in uniform on Sunday will receive an out of uniform pass for Monday, November 6th. Let’s pack the pews with our Lion families and show our Lion pride!
Middle School Open House
Do you know families who are contemplating St. Giles for middle school? Ask them to join us on Thursday, November 16th to learn more about what a St. Giles middle school experience might be like for their child. Hear about the 6th-8th grade curriculum, athletics program, extra-curriculars and learn about how to apply and enroll. The event is an open house format, so stop by the Gleeson Conference Room (across from the church) anytime between 6:30 and 8 p.m. Current 4th and 5th grade families are welcome to join us to learn more about what to expect in middle school.
St. Giles Coat Drive
This week is the St. Giles Coat Drive! As the weather turns and we look at our closets for coats, check to see what no longer fits or are no longer worn. Bins are available in the office, the back of church and around the campus.
Cold Weather Reminders
It looks like Fall is hitting us hard this week! Please make sure your Lions are appropriately dressed when you drop them off in the morning. All students go outside for PE and recess each day, unless it is raining, snowing or below zero weather. While many students may not need a coat in the morning because of drop off, they do need coats and eventually boots, hats and gloves during the day.
Pie the Principal!
Mark your calendars for November 9th and join us after the 8th grade production of Frozen Jr. for our Pie the Principal. We will share photos and I’m ready for it! Details about the production can be found below. Our 8th grade Lions have been working hard on what promises to be a great show.
Have a wonderful week and a safe Halloween,
Meg
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Scroll down for details regarding:
8th Grade Musical Details
PTO Newsletter-Trivia Night Details
Enrichment Play Details
Ambassadors' Service Project
Veteran Teacher Spotlight
Athletics
High School News
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The Class of 2024 Proudly Presents Frozen Jr.
You won't be able to Let it Go after seeing the hard work of our 8th graders in their performance of Frozen, Jr. Tell your friends, family, and neighbors to save the dates!
“There’ll be music, there’ll be light”
For the first time in forever
We’ll be dancing through the night”
Thursday, November 9, at 6:30 pm
Saturday, November 11, at 2:00 pm
Tickets, Well-Wisher Ads, and Sponsorships can be purchased below.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online or at the door. One ticket is good for both Thursday's and Saturday's performance. Children 12 and under are free.
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This is the Week!
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 are available at school through the 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 Ambassadors' Service Project
St. Giles Ambassadors are sponsoring a service project titled "Stockings for Soldiers and Veterans." The flyer outlining details of items to be collected can be accessed via the link below. Grade levels will compete to see who can bring in the greatest number of items and the grade that wins will be awarded a movie or game period. Students can bring their donations to their homerooms, where bins for collections will be available. Don't hesitate to get in touch with Mrs. Kent or Mrs. Wynne, moderators of Ambassadors, with any questions. Click on the link below for a list of requested items. This drive begins tomorrow, October 30th and runs through November 30th. If you have leftover Halloween candy after Tuesday, it can be donated to these stockings!
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Save the Date! Friday, November 17th, 6:30 pm
St. Giles Enrichment and Infinity Arts present A Year with Frog and Toad
Adapted from the three-time-Tony-nominated Broadway hit comes A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS. Based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books, the jazzy, upbeat score bubbles with melody. Part vaudeville, part make-believe, and all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons.
This whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog, and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. Throughout the year, two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special.
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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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Teacher Spotlight
Mrs. Rosemary Kufta, 5th Grade - Math, Science, Religion
BA, Education, St. Xavier University, MA, Reading Specialist, Dominican University
Years at St. Giles: 33 years!
Favorite Book and/or Movie: Book - Parsley Sage, Rosemary, and Time Movie - Ghost
Favorite Vacation Spot: Hawaii
Fun Fact: I have a twin sister!
I am so grateful to be at St. Giles. I have wonderful colleagues, extremely supportive parents, and great students. I can't imagine being anywhere else, which explains why I have been here so long!
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Hello Lion Families!
Soccer Playoffs
Our Soccer teams are in the thick of Playoff season in both the Classic and Forest Park Leagues! All four levels received high seeds in each of the tournaments.
Brackets/Schedules/Calendar can be found on the Athletic website: TeamSideline
Come on Out and Support our Lions!
Basketball
Girls' Basketball Registration has closed. Boys' Basketball Registration is still open … until Nov. 17th. Girls' and Boys' practices will be starting up at the conclusion of the Soccer seasons.
Basketball Open Gym
Sunday Open Gyms have been going well! Can you make it this week?
Basketball Open Gyms are scheduled for the following Sundays: 10/29; 11/05; & 11/12, 1pm-3pm in the St. Giles Gym. This event is open to ALL 4th - 8th Grade St. Giles students! Members of the Girls' and Boys' coaching staff will be on hand to facilitate!
Steve Larsen (Pre-K Parent/Parishioner) will also be there to work with student-athletes who want to LevelUp their basketball skills (More info on his involvement with the program to come).
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
Cheer Club
There is an exciting new Enrichment Program Offering to announce: Cheer Club!
Next Saturday, November 4th, there will be a Cheer Clinic held in the St. Giles Gymnasium from 1 pm - 4pm. If you are interested in seeing what it is all about, please plan to attend! More information can be found at the link below
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Thank you and Go Lions!
Sean Clancy
The Week Ahead in Athletics
Soccer
Classic League and Forest Park Soccer PLAYOFFS are underway … and our teams are in the thick of it!
Brackets / Schedules / Calendars can be universally found on the TS Athletic Website: TeamSideline
We will be featuring a new segment to the Athletic View beginning with next week’s edition. If you have information about the great athletic accomplishments recent St. Giles Alumni are experiencing in High School, please send it my way … We will PROUDLY shine the spotlight on our Lion Alumni!
GO LIONS!
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Be sure to check out the latest newsletter from PTO here!
Don't miss the upcoming Trivia Night on Saturday, November 4th! Details and reservations can be found below.
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Upcoming Events
PARENT SHADOW DAY
This day is specifically designed with the busy, and not-so-busy, parent in mind ~ it’s as flexible as you need. Come when you want, stay as long as you can. Tailor the day to your interest and availability.
Wednesday, November 15
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
ANNIE PIZZA AND A PLAY
7th and 8th grade girls are invited to a special opportunity to learn more about Trinity's Fine & Performing Arts! Join us for Pizza and a Play and enjoy dinner followed by the opening night performance of Annie.
Friday, November 17
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Get your Christmas shopping started early!
Former St. Giles parents Lisa Schrantz and Paula Laboe will have a table selling their handmade greeting cards - stop by and say hello!
And why not become a VIP shopper? Click here to sign up to purchase your VIP shopping experience.
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