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News/Notes 1-26-12
Mary, Seat of Wisdom School
A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
"Tuned Into Worship"
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THE HONOR OF YOUR PRESENCE IS REQUESTED this coming Sunday at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church and School. The kick-off to our community celebration of Catholic Schools Week will begin at the parish's 9:00 Mass. Our students will help lead us in prayer and song. Following the Mass, all of our school family PLUS any guests or visitors (or potential school families!) are invited to tour the school facility, visit classrooms, see students in action, and share refreshments. It is hoped that all school families will attend!
Students are asked to wear their school uniforms to show their pride and support for MSW School. Students will be bringing their Blue Ribbon home on Friday. We are asking each child to proudly wear their Blue Ribbon over their heart on their school uniform to 9:00 Mass and our Catholic Schools Celebration afterwards. We would also like them to wear it at the Catholic Schools Week Blue Ribbon Assembly on Thursday. We are grateful to the FSA for providing this memento for our MSW students!
Thank you for your help and cooperation!
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Our celebration will continue all week long.......................including two OUT OF UNIFORM days sponsored by our Student Council:
Monday, January 30th: Let's "Kick Off" Catholic Schools Week! Students may wear their favorite NFL jersey or team's colors!
Tuesday, January 31st: Cabin fever is starting to set in and it's giving us the chills! Come out-of-uniform in your favorite summer clothes. Flip flops are allowed, and please wear shorts of an appropriate length! No spaghetti straps or short shorts allowed! *Please note students musts come in warm winter clothing with their summer clothes underneath. Students will still be going outside for recess this day.
Wednesday, February 1st: MSW students will have an ALL SCHOOL RETREAT. Students will experience various activities supporting the theme, "God's Transforming Love", and leading to a PRAYER SERVICE at 1:00 PM in Church. Students may wear their Catholic Identity shirts on that day.
Thursday, February 2nd: MSW will hold an ALL SCHOOL ASSEMBLY to celebrate CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK and the BLUE RIBBON AWARD at 1:45 PM. Mr. Tim Tuten, Director of Special Projects, Partnerships, and Events for the Department of Education will speak to the MSW School Community. Students are asked to come to school dressed neatly and in full uniform on Thursday (no gym clothing on that date.) PARENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!
As there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, it is hoped that there can be a good turn-out on Thursday, February 2nd, when our Student Council is inviting families to gather at MORETTI'S to celebrate Catholic Schools Week and our BLUE RIBBON AWARD! If you order take out, delivery, or dine in, 15% of the bill will go toward our outreach this year, St. Bonaventure Catholic Indian School. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
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Friday: NO SCHOOL! |
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NOTE: SPORTS PICTURES are being rescheduled, and will NOT be taken next Friday February 3rd, as was listed on the school calendar |
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IT'S TIME TO REGISTER FOR NEXT YEAR!
REGISTRATION FORMS for the 2012-13 school year for Mary, Seat of Wisdom School are now on the website. Go to http://www.mswschool.org/admissions/application-forms.html for the 2012-13 admissions forms. There is a $100.00 Registration Fee. Current families who re-enroll for the 2012-13 school year by February 15th will have the Registration Fee APPLIED TOWARDS 2012-13 TUITION! |
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REMINDER: THE ANNUAL KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS FREE THROW CONTEST is Saturday, January 28th beginning at 10 AM (til 1 PM) in MSW's Brian Barry Gym. The event is open to all girls and boys, ages 10 to 14 as of Jan. 1. Parents must be present to register their student. Bring a friend! No charge! |
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REMINDER!
The series of Wednesday evening (adult) sessions about our Catholic faith are scheduled to begin next Wednesday from 7 to 9 PM in the church Gathering Space. Drop-ins are welcome. After the video presentation, there will be opportunity for questions and discussion. The sessions are free; free-will donations will be accepted. For those who choose to participate in all five sessions, there is a workbook available. Please contact the REC Office (847-825-8763 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) to "register" and obtain a workbook. If you have any questions contact Matt Furjanic. |
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ANGEL EVENT NEWS!
March 10, 2012 at 6:00 PM at the Park Ridge Country Club. YOU are asked to support the Angel Event by your attendance, donation, raffle ticket purchase and/or volunteering! Come "Celebrate Charity" at Mary, Seat of Wisdom and help us make this a successful event. Tickets are available for purchase on the Home Page of the Parish website at www.mswparish.org.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! ANGEL EVENT NEEDS YOU!
Th ere are lots of volunteer opportunities and needs for Angel Event 41 to be a success. We have small and simple needs like writing descriptions for Silent Auction items. We have physical needs like moving the donations to the PRCC the day before the event and set up the day of. We also have social needs like working a couple of hours the night of the event. We need you and we have jobs you can do in just an hour or two!
Please contact your co-chairs, Mary Hermanson @ 847-430-3857 or or Dawn Pilolla @ 847-518-0339 or
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LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT VALENTINE PRESENT?? HOW ABOUT A "DINNER FOR TWO"!!!!
What: Dinner for our "younger" married couples in their 20s, 30s, and 40s.
Presenter: Fr. John Cusick; When: February 24th - 7pm; Where: Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont, IL
Cost: $50 per couple Cash bar
Share Conversation and dinner between You and your Spouse at a Table Just for Two, while reflecting on your marriage and life. A Reservation Form is on line on the MSW website. The event is sponsored by Young Adult Ministry - for additional information please contact: Peg Barry at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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PARENT SUPPORT REQUESTED! Parents and guardians are asked to send letters to our Capitol Hill legislators stating their personal "good news" about their children's Catholic school education. The goal is to have thousands of letters filled with reasons to support Catholic schools faxed or e-mailed directly to the legislative office by February 1, which is "National Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools."
Parents and guardians can state their reasons for sending their children to Catholic schools. It would be important to stress that legislation which assists low and middle income families in their right to choose the school they believe will best meet the needs of their children. Personal stories, or even an added note from a child, are most effective.
You can contact Congressional representatives in Washington through the following internet address: http://capwiz.com/cape/home/. Type in your zip code and it will open to a template page with a direct link to your representative and a message box where you can type your message. A template letter is available on the school website. Thank you for your continued support of your Catholic schools! Parents will be able to access information for INCOME TAX purposes by January 31st. The information will be posted on the school's website under News and Information. |
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CONGRATULATIONS to the Winners of the Campbell's Winter Contest! The classrooms collected approximately 6,000 UPC Codes! They did a great job! Thank you to the FSA and especially Mrs. Jezierny for coordinating this fundraiser!
Pre-K will receive a special treat (donated from Family School Association)
Room 111 Mrs. Meredith Room 103 Mrs. Solari Room 106 Ms. Chilver Room201 Mrs. Scarpino Room 202 Mrs. Zver Room 206 Ms. Jenero Room 213 Ms. Horan Room 119 Mrs. Olsen Room 222 Mrs. Jeske Room 121 Mrs. Zoromski
Parents are asked to focus on the new way of collecting UPC Codes for Campbells (through registering the Dominick's & Jewel cards with the elabels for education) The students can ask their parents , Aunts & Grandparents involved in this new venture. Please register Your Dominick's & Jewel Preferred Cards Electronically at eLabelsForEducation.com. Designate MSW as your School and MSW will receive 1 point electronically every time you purchase a participating Campbell's Product. |
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8th Grade Parent News: 8th Graders are invited to participate in the annual DO SOMETHING WONDERFUL FOR GOD contest sponsored by our parish's CCW. The winner will receive $500 and a plaque. In past years the submission was to be in essay form. This year students are encouraged to use whatever medium they choose to express how they have internalized what they have learned in the classroom, what they have experienced as they have completed their service projects, and how they plan to remain connected to church and continue to develop their lives as people who can be Christ to others. EACH OF US IS CALLED TO DO SOMETHING WONDERFUL FOR GOD. EACH OF US HAS BEEN BLESSED WITH UNIQUE TALENTS OR SKILLS WHICH WE CAN SHARE WITH OTHERS TO HELP MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE FOR US ALL. Please encourage YOUR student to participate. Entries are due at 4 PM Tuesday, February 28th at the school office (or Rectory). More information is available on the parish website (link from 8th grade page on the school website). The information posted refers to essay format...................but OTHER MEDIA presentations are encouraged. This will be reinforced in the classroom. If there are any questions, please contact Joan Mattingly at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS SURVEY REMINDER: One more week; please go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SchoolSurveyEnglish. |
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CALLING ALL CHEERLEADERS: Loyola Academy is inviting interested girls to a "clinic" at Loyola Academy on Tuesday, February 7th. Arrive on campus at 4 PM to meet LA cheerleaders and learn some cheers; enjoy a pizza dinner; receive a Loyola Cheer T-shirt; and cheer at Loyola's Varsity Boys basketball game at 7:30 including a half-time performance with the Loyola cheerleaders.
Please download the registration form from the MSW website and send in your registration as requested; cost $45 |
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Check the school's FACEBOOK PAGE for up to date information about school news and activities! Go to www.facebook.com/maryseatofwisdom. |
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Reminder: In case of a snow day, you will receive a phone call through Alert Now. The information will also be posted on the Home Page of our website at |
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
February 11th - 7 PM
Barry Gym Wisdom Players present
LOVE IN THE LAND OF ODDZ |
YOUR PRAYERS REQUESTED:
For those all around the world who are searching for a safe and warm place to rest;
For those who are unemployed, homeless, or abandoned; for those who are hungry, cold and afraid;
In gratitude for our excellent Catholic Blue Ribbon School, and for all those who support it through their presence, their prayers, their commitment, and their financial support;
For our 8th graders who will be confirmed on February 4th;
For Father Gunderson's speedy recovery from ankle surgery;
For a speedy recovery for our Monday/Friday school nurse, Kathy Mackowski, who had surgery last week;
For Norbert Ficher, grandfather of Bailey McDonagh, who is in hospice with a brain tumor;
For Jeannie Nafziger, mother of Lori Stoddard, grandmother of Molly (2nd), Shelby (5th) and Jackson (pre-K-4) who is now recovering at home;
For Dorothy Sutton, one of the long-time EDP staff, who continues to recover from hip surgery;
For Mrs. Lucille Dittemore, that her cancer treatments will be successful, and that she will regain her health and strength;
Mary, Seat of Wisdom, pray for us.