School Newsletter 2-3-22

St. Gerald will hold in person classes tomorrow, Friday, 2/4. It will be pajama day to end Catholic Schools Week. Wear your coziest, warmest PJs!



Casino Night


The Holy Name Society will be hosting a Casino Night in the JCAC on Feb. 12th, 2022. Tickets can be purchased online from the following link.

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Casino Night - Presented by St. Gerald Parish Holy Name Society (charityauctionstoday.com)  More information on the event is also available on that link.


The Holy Name Society has pledged all proceeds from this event will go to the schools’ technology efforts and upkeep. We really need school parents to attend this event as their children will directly benefit if this event is a success.  Please save the date and enjoy an adult night out!!!



*Next Generous Giants School Store: Wednesday, February 9

*Next Out of Uniform Day for Charity: Friday, February 18


***No School Friday, February 11 due to a staff development day. Extended care services will be available from 6:00-6:00 that day.

Drop off students at Door 2 as the office will not be open. Staff members will be in meetings.


**No School on Monday, February 21 in observance of Presidents’ Day. If you need extended care services, please email Mrs. Markham by February 14.


*Early dismissal on Wednesday, February 23 at 1:30. Extended care services will be available until 6:00.

*Friday, February 28 is the last day of second trimester. Report cards will go home Monday, March 7.


Valentine’s Day Celebrations

Homerooms may celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. However, only pre-packaged, store-bought items may be shared in homerooms. Please check with your child(ren)’s homeroom teacher for any questions regarding plans.


STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD): Creating on the Margins Art Contest

Students in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in the annual CCHD art contest about poverty in the U.S., its root causes, and our faith response. The theme of this year’s contest is “Builders of Peace in Our Communities.” Student artwork must be submitted by March 1, 2022.

 

Contest information packets for both students and educators can be found below:

CCHD art contest packet:  EDUCATOR  STUDENT  (English)

CCHD art contest packet:  EDUCATOR  STUDENT  (Spanish)

An updated flyer with more information can be found here.


HighSight Scholarship Opportunity for eighth-grade Students

Deadline: March 25, 2022

HighSight awards partial, four-year scholarships for eighth-graders to attend private high schools in Chicago. HighSight also provides academic and social support to prepare its students to enroll in the best college possible. Click this link for the application process and more information.