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News/Notes 3-8-12
Mary, Seat of Wisdom
A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
"Tuned Into Worship" |
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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED in this year's Parish Mission. Fr. Tom McCarthy. OSA is a dynamic speaker who has opened our eyes and provided much food for thought as we continue our Lenten journey. |
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Thanks to you ALL for the support leading into this weekend's ANGEL EVENT 41. It is going to be a wonderful celebration for our MSW community! Be sure to bring your cell phone or your smart phone and have it charged so that it is ready for bidding Saturday Night! If you have any questions, email your Angel Co-Chairs, Mary Hermanson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Dawn Pilolla at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thanks and looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday! |
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SPRING CONFERENCES will be held on Friday, March 23rd from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. These conferences are optional. If a teacher requests a conference for your child, this information will be included with your child's report card. Conferences can be scheduled using the Pick-a-Time online appointment scheduler. The scheduler will be available from Thursday, March 8th at 3:00 p.m. until Thursday, March 15th at midnight. The Pick-a-Time website can be accessed at: https://pickatime.com/client?ven=11603039
You may need to type this address into your browser window if the link does not work. This link will also be on the homepage of the website. Appointments are 10 minutes in length. If you are making multiple appointments, the system will automatically insert a 10-minute passing period between appointments; you cannot make back-to-back appointments.
If you have any questions or problems with the conference scheduler, please call Julie Stam in the school office at 847-825-2500 on Monday, Wednesday or Friday
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All Parents are invited to participate in an all-school Mass Wednesday, March 14th at 9:45 AM. This Mass is hosted by our Kindergarten Class and will focus on WORKERS FOR CHRIST. All parents and guests are invited to WEAR THEIR UNIFORMS (chefs, postal workers, doctors, nurses, city workers, firemen, etc)! "Whatever you do in word or in work, you do in name of Lord Jesus!" THERE WILL BE HOSPITALITY AFTER MASS IN WISDOM HALL FOR ALL PARENTS! |
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DON'T FORGET!
VARIETY SHOW
Tryouts are coming soon. Please check last week's email blast for grade-specific information. Try-Outs this year will be March 20-22nd; music/act is limited to 2 minutes and must be ready for performance at that time. Please download (from the website) and turn in the FORM requesting a try out to Room 203, Ms. Gross by March 14th. |
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PERMISSION SLIPS DUE!
"Rocking in the Ages" DANCE for 7th and 8th graders on March 16th from 7:00-9:30 in Wisdom Hall. The cost is $10.00. Permission forms are on the MSW website. |
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Wisdom Players SUMMER DRAMA WORKSHOP 4 OPTIONS!!!! ALL OPTIONS include Performance: THURS JUNE 28 @ 7pm in Barry Gym
1) AM SESSION (10am-12 noon) M-TH June 11-28 (limit 10 students) 2) PM SESSION (12:30-2:30 pm) M-TH June 11-28 (limit 20 students)
ONE WEEK only! June 25-28 + performance 6/28 @ 7pm
Grades 4-8 Students may sign up for AM/PM or Both! K-3 audition/special invitation by Ms G to join PM group Option 4 ("Wee Wisdom" any K-4 invited to attend final camp week)
NOTE: FINAL DAY OF CAMP (6/28):ALL GROUPS MEET TOGETHER 10-2pm Final Performance (ALL groups) : Thursday June 28, 2012 in BG @ 7pm
FEES: (includes all materials/costumes,etc...T-SHIRT & Pizza lunch 6/28) AM session $350 includes: Writing & Tech (set design/lights/sound) PM session $350 Acting/singing (some writing/tech) "Putting it Together" FULL DAY (AM/PM) $600 (for students very interested in all aspects of Theater) OPTION #4 $175 Wee Wisdom (K-4) ONE WEEK (6/25-28)
$100 DEPOSIT DUE BY FRIDAY, MARCH 16th. Write Check to: Mary Seat of Wisdom School. Ms Gibson and an assistant will be teaching these sessions.
Questions email Ms G at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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ESSAY CONTEST OPPORTUNITY FOR 5TH THRU 8TH GRADE STUDENTS: The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is sponsoring a Money Smart Kid 2012 Essay Contest. The topic is "Give an example of when it is wise to borrow money and when it is not". One $5000 scholarship and two $2500 scholarships will be awarded to the winning essays. Information is available on the school website. Good Luck! |
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SUMMER IS COMING! MSW's annual Vacation Bible School team is assembling. WE NEED YOU. If you are interested and can help with planning and organizing this summer's week-long adventure, 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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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! MSW SPRING SPRUCE-UP. March 31st beginning at 9 AM. |
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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. There are some beautiful Catholic Schools Week and Blue Ribbon pictures on line! |
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SAFETY REMINDER: Please help us keep the children safe! When parents pick up children at the end of the day, you are asked to supervise the children so that they don't climb any snow mounds, swing on the gate, or play in/near the water retention pond. |
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COMING SOON:
March 10th - Annual Parish Fundraiser: ANGEL EVENT: Celebrating Charity at MSW, Park Ridge Country Club
March 14th - McLaughlin Series Presentation: Jail Ministry: Our Gospel Mandate; 7:30 -9 PM Ministry Center
March 31st - Annual Spring Spruce Up---plan on volunteering your time for an hour or two!
April 14th - Parish Rummage Sale sponsored by REC; donations welcome!
May 5th - FIRST COMMUNION Celebrations
Week of July 23rd - Annual Vacation Bible School: SKY-Nothing is Impossible with God; Watch for registration information in April!
September 9th - 2nd Annual MSW Parish Feast & Festival after 10:30 Sunday Mass |
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YOUR PRAYERS REQUESTED:
For victims of the recent tornadoes,
For grace and mercy;
For all peoples of the world, for diversity and freedom;
For those who are hungry and homeless, unemployed and afraid;
For Jeanie Nagziger, mother of Lori Stoddard, who has been hospitalized again;
For Lucie Dittemore, for her strength and healing;
For Larry Shelley, grandfather of Siena Iusco (PK3) and Valentina Iusco (1st Grade) who has died.
Mary, Seat of Wisdom, pray for us.