Bravo! To the Class of 2024 on their outstanding performance of High School Musical this past Monday.
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade Special Person Day
Invitations were sent home last week with all Kindergarten through 3rd Grade students for Special Person's Day, Friday, May 3rd. ALL Kindergarten through 3rd grade students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. on Friday (Preschool has a regular day). Every student needs to turn in a paper RSVP form to their teachers. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you need another one.
School Supply Kits
The School of St. Mary partners with 1stDay School Supplies to provide school supply kits for purchase. These kits contain all the items that your student needs and the teacher's requested. Parents who have previously ordered should have received an email from the company. Supply Kits need to be purchased by July 1st and will be delivered directly to the school and waiting for your child on the first day. Order at the link below (scroll down a bit to see SOSM):
Comprehensive Fees
Comprehensive fees for the 2024-2025 school year were billed out yesterday (April 17th) afternoon. You will see a charge in your FACTS account for $500 for preschool families and $1,000 for K-8 families. Comprehensive fees are non-refundable, and payment thereof indicates a commitment to attending SOSM for the 2024-2025 school year.
Crusader Summer School
The School of St. Mary will offer our Summer School program to students entering Jr. Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. This is an opportunity to receive additional academic support and/or continue your child's education throughout the summer in an enriching, academic environment. Students will focus on reading, writing, math, and social studies/science that fit their appropriate age/grade. For those with children who are moving from the PGC to the UGC, we will have special materials and instruction to help your child prepare for the greater independence required at the UGC. We will also have fun in the summer sun!
The School of St. Mary will offer two 3-week sessions. Families can register for either one or both sessions. Registration deadline: May 1
Location: Primary Grade Center (PGC) 900 W. Everett Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045
Time: Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm
Session 1: June 10-28
Session 2: July 8-26
Cost per child: $1,025/session
Please contact these teachers with any questions.
Julia Recker: jrecker@schoolofstmary.org
Natalie Agostinelli: nagostinelli@schoolofstmary.org
North Shore Catholic Football Team
Interest is being determined for a combined North Shore Catholic Football team in the fall of 2024. They are gauging interest in a JV team for 5th and 6th grade boys. If you would be interested in playing on a team please contact Rob Levoy at roblevoy@gmail.com.
Golf at SOSM
We had a great start to the 2024 Golf Season. Nine (9) players participated in two different courses. Six (6) Beginner (Ignatius North) players teed off at The Glenview Prairie Club, which had a nice mix of manageable par 3 and par 4 holes, while Three (3) of our experienced golfers tested their skills in the Competitive Loyola division at Chick Evans in Morton Grove.
We are very proud to report that we are off to a great start in the Ignatius - North Division. We ended week One (1) in second place behind Gelnview's OLPH (A much larger school with several years of experience under their belts). I am also very proud to announce that 5th grader Antonia S. had a great night and currently sits in 4th place in the ladies division
PGC Dance Club - Session 5
Come exercise and dance with Ms. Recker! Each week, we will explore a different style of dance: ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and musical theatre. No dance experience is necessary - all levels are welcome! Come with a positive attitude, ready to dance and learn, and let's get movin' and groovin'!
Grades: 1st - 3rd
Limited to 12 students.
Program Costs: $120
Meeting Day/Time: PGC Music Room, Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, and 5/19
Registration: Dance Club Registration
Contact: Ms. Recker
PGC Origami Club - Session 5
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Learn origami from Ms. Recker, who learned origami when she lived in Japan! Origami teaches patience, concentration, and cooperative learning. Join the Origami Club to see what 3D paper creations we will make!
Grades: 2nd & 3rd
Limited to 15 students
Program Costs: $60
Meeting Day/Time: Ms. Recker's Classroom, Wednesday mornings, 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, and 5/29
Registration: Origami Club Registration
Contact: Ms. Recker
Around the World Club (PGC) - Session 4
"Travel" around the world with your friends and Ms. Recker! Each week, we will learn about a different country's geography, culture, food, and language by reading books, singing songs, making flags, and more! All "travelers" will get their own passport and receive stamps as we "travel" around the world!
Who: Open to students in 1st-3rd grade
There is a 12 person limit for Around the World Club, and the first 12 students to sign up will be registered.
When: Tuesday afternoons 3:30-4:40 p.m. on 5/7, 5/14,5/21 and 5/28
Where: Ms. Recker's classroom - Room 15 @ the PGC
Cost: $120 total paid via FACTS
Register: Around the World Club Registration Form
Contact: Ms. Recker
Sports & Games Club - Session 3
Join Ms. Agostinelli and Ms. Mitchell for Sports & Games Club! Each week we will play different organized sports and games in the PGC gym. Come ready to have fun, play, and run!
Who: Open to students in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade
There is a limit of 25 students for Sports & Games Club. The first 25 students to sign up will be registered.
When: Thursdays after school from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on May 9, 16, 23, and 30
Where: PGC Gym
Cost: $125 total paid via FACTS
Register: Sports & Games Registration Form
Contact: Ms. Agostinelli or Ms. Mitchell
Little Explorers Club
Join Ms. Agostinelli and Ms. Mitchell for Little Explorers! We will have fun in the sun, playing and running around outside while exploring nature! Students will learn about various science topics such as animals, bugs, their habitats, and how they survive in nature.
Who: Open to students in Kindergarten 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade
There is a limit of 25 students for Little Explorers. The first 25 students to sign up will be registered. Completing this form does not guarantee registration. You will receive a confirmation email with the status of your registration.
When: Tuesdays after school from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on May 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th.
Where: Room 9 & outside
Cost: $125 total paid via FACTS
Registration: Little Explorers Registration Form
Contact: Ms. Agostinelli or Ms. Mitchell
Pencil and Paint Club
Looking for a fun and creative way to end the year? Come sketch and paint on canvas board. Follow the step-by-step instructions for each directed drawing project and paint your masterpieces.
Grades: 1st-3rd, maximum of 16 students
Program Costs: $185 per student - all supplies will be provided
Meeting day/time: Mondays, May 6th - June 3rd, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in Mrs. Thomas' Room
Registration by April 18th: Pencil & Paint Club Registration
SOSM Fishing Club
Coach Jim Castle is happy to bring another year of fishing to the School of St. Mary. NO fishing experience or equipment is necessary, and the club is totally free! Each child should bring a parent or grandparent and bring sunglasses for eye protection. Fishing Club is open to all students (and their adult) in Kindergarten through 8th grade. One hour slots are available Saturday morning May 11th or 18th, at Larry Fink Park in Highland Park.
To register, please email Coach Castle at jcastlenorthshore@gmail.com with the name and age of your child and preferred day and time.
Parents Association Meeting
All parents are encouraged to attend the SOSM Parents Association Monthly meeting on Thursday, May 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. in the UGC library. They will be recapping the successful year of events and fundraising and discussing plans for committees, events, and leadership for the 2024-2025 school year.
Count Me in Parties
Upcoming Count Me in Parties: you purchase tickets and support the Crusader Fund!
Class of 2024 Feature Survey
Please complete this survey for our Class of 2024 feature. We will begin featuring 8th graders after Easter. Every student should complete one, even if they don't want to be featured (that's an option). DUE March 1
All information in this section is archived in the Class of 2024 Drive Folder and available on the 8th-grade page of our website.
Faith in College: Food & Fellowship for Seniors
Class of 2024, how are we feeling about college? Excited? Nervous? Let's take a step back from the busyness to share our hopes and worries about college. We'll eat food and talk about practical ways to make new friends and live your faith once you get to college. Date and time depending on interest. Fill out the interest form by May 1.
Gathering for the Families of the Recently Baptized
It has been a joy celebrating the sacrament of baptism with you and witnessing your family live out the life of Christ that your children received in that sacrament. It is integral to a life of faith that you have people to share in that faith with, especially, through a community of believers.
We want to offer you the opportunity to meet other parents and children who have also recently been blessed with a child and the gift of the Holy Spirit through baptism.
You are invited to attend Mass on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 10 a.m., followed by a light reception for families in the Upper Grade Center (UGC) gymnasium. We hope this will be a fun and uplifting gathering to connect with others in faith.
We ask that you please RSVP by May 24, 2024, by completing this Google Form so that we can plan accordingly.
Woodlands Academy Summer Basketball Camp
Woodlands Summer Basketball Camp is for 5th through 8th grade girls, June 17th—21st. Register on the Woodlands website by Friday, May 31st.
Game On! Camps
Join Game On! this summer for an empowering and confidence-building camp experience just 4 girls!
Since 2007, Game On! has been committed to empowering girls grades K-8th of all abilities through sports. Learn and play multiple sports daily in a warm, fun and GirlStrong environment. A summer full of sports fun with unique creative twists, dress up days, water fun and so much more awaits, all designed to excite girls about staying fit and active on top of imparting core values, attitudes and life skills that go beyond the playing field. Please see the flyer for more information.
Steve & Kate's Camp
The summer camp that puts kids in charge. Campers choose minute to minute from activities, including sewing, coding, building, sports & more! Est. 1980. Lunch, snacks & all hours (8 a.m.–6 p.m.) included. See this link for more information and to register.
STEM Summer Camp
July 29 – August 9, 2024
Gorton Community Center
For Ages: 11 – 15
You can sign up for or learn more about this camp at https://gortoncenter.org/event/girl-gonna-launch-summer-camp/
You can find past issues and all flyers shared on the Crusader Chronicle Drive.
