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Dear Parent/Guardian,
March 25, 2015
As we prepare for Holy Week, reflect on these words from Pope Francis, “Help one
another. This is what Jesus teaches us. This is what I do. And I do it with my heart. I do
this with my heart because it is my duty, as a priest and bishop I must be at your
service. But it is a duty that comes from my heart and a duty I love. I love doing it
because this is what the Lord has taught me. But you too must help us and help each
other, always. And thus in helping each other we will do good for each other.”
Once again, we have been given a wonderful opportunity to welcome a student from
Bangkok, Thailand. Nanae will be spending a couple of months in Mr. Andre’s 7th grade
class. We are delighted to share St. Hilary with her and begin a unique friendship that
can last a lifetime.
The 2nd grade First Communicants and their parents enjoyed a lovely retreat last
Saturday in preparation for their First Communion in May. The children made bread,
created an antependium, and participated in other activities. Please continue to pray for
them as they prepare to receive this Blessed Sacrament.
Yesterday your child had their spring picture taken. This year each child had their
individual picture taken and a sibling photo as well. After Easter break you will receive
the proof form, you will be given directions on how to go online to choose the
background. These orders are due back a week later. If you have any questions please
do not hesitate to contact the school office.
Our very own Mrs. Elaine Schaid, author of “Grandma and…Powder Puff” and a
member of the St. Hilary Women’s Club will be one of the guest readers at Budlong
Woods Library on April 13th. See the flyer in today’s envelope.
We continue to ask for your support and donations of #1 plastic and non-alcoholic
aluminum cans as we continue with our PepsiCo Recycling Challenge. This contest is
completed at the end of April. We are currently in 8th place in the country. The monetary
prize could be extremely beneficial to our school and we are helping our Earth as well.
Don’t forget to tell a friend about St. Hilary and as a thank you, you will receive a
$100.00 tuition credit on your December tuition statement pending enrollment of the
referred family. Your testament to St. Hilary School is priceless and we truly appreciate
your continued support and dedication! Help us spread the Good News about all that we
have to offer our children.
**Mark your calendars – June 6th will be the St. Hilary Annual Community Fest. This
year we will have our Grand Raffle at the Community Fest! More information will be
coming.
Northeastern Illinois University’s Department of Literacy Education and our outreach
literacy center will be accepting students (grades 1-12) from neighborhood schools who
need individualized support in reading. Students receive 1:1 reading tutoring sessions,
including an in-depth literacy diagnosis and an individualized intervention plan. The
tutors are experienced, certified state of Illinois teachers who are soon to become Type
10 Reading Specialists through our Literacy Education graduate degree program. All
sessions are conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member in the Literacy
Education Department.
Dates to Remember:
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March 25th – the Scholastic Book Fair begins
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March 27th – Men’s Club Fish Fry
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March 28th – Market Day pick-up 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
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March 31st – Living Stations 2:00 p.m. in the Vacala Auditorium
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April 2nd – 11:30 dismissal
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April 3rd – April 10th – No School Easter Break
Don’t forget to read the flyers in today’s envelope:
 Living Waters
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Women’s Club
Variety Show
Fish Fry
Silent Lunch
FSA elections
Art permission slip
Please check out the Peek at the Week for a look at the week ahead.
Gratefully,
Mrs. Kathie Donovan
Mrs. Kathie Donovan, Principal
A Peek at the Week
Week of March 30 – April 3
St. Hilary where faith, family, & academics thrive!
MONDAY: March 30th
Altar Servers: B. Sheehy, M. Crowe
 Religious Education classes
 Cadet band 7:00 – 7:50 a.m. in Room 109
 Concert band 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in Room 109
TUESDAY: March 31st
Altar Servers: T. Gallegos, D. Dinh
 Student Council meeting – officers only
 Battle of the Books (mock battles) in Room 204 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
 Living Stations 2:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: April 1st
Altar Servers: C. Nono, N. Kalensky, L. Nguyen
 NO 8:30 all school mass
 1:45 dismissal
 Silent Lunch
THURSDAY: April 2nd
Holy Thursday
Altar Servers for 5:00 p.m. J. McNabb, M. McNabb, A. Obra
 11:30 dismissal – Easter vacation begins
 Concert band 7:00 – 7:50 a.m. in Room 109
 Lenten Prayer Service – 10:00 a.m.
FRIDAY: April 3rd
Good Friday
Altar Servers for 5:00 p.m. G. Atto, T. Dang
 No School
SATURDAY: April 4th
Altar Servers: 5:00 p.m. C. Dinh, D. Dinh, K. Dinh
SUNDAY: April 5th Easter Sunday
Altar Servers: 8:00 a.m. C. Keta, S. Joseph, R. Yamat
10:00 a.m. N. Kefle, A. Montesinos, L. Nguyen
12:00 Noon A. Rodriguez, L. Sirgiovanni, J. Sirgiovanni
Easter break Mon. April 6 – 10
School resumes on Monday, April 13th
Wishing you and your family a Blessed Easter!
COMING SOON…
VARIETY SHOW!
Friday April 24, 2015 at 6:30
in the Vacala Auditorium
Show off your talent!
 Singing
 Dancing
 Playing an Instrument
 Telling Jokes
And much more! All hobbies are acceptable!!
Auditions will be held on Wednesday March 25th and Thursday
March 26th from 3:15 to 4:00.
Each audition will be 3 minutes long.
Sign up for an audition time slot on the poster in the
hallway near the front office.
St. Hilary Men’s Club
Lenten Fish Fry
Friday, March 27th
St. Hilary School Cafeteria
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Fried fish, mac and cheese, French fries, cole slaw and dessert
Cash Bar
Adults: $8
Children ages 4-12: $5
Under 4: Free
Remember to use SCP for all your
EASTER needs
Bonus Rebate offers in April is: CVS (2.5%) April 5th thru April 18th and
Best Buy (2%) April 5th thru May 2nd.
You can now use your rebate towards reducing your tuition,
your book fee, purchase gym uniforms, after school care, or
add to your lunch card and as always you can buy more
certificates, or donate your rebate to the school which would
be used towards the school technology program
Remember, no order too BIG or too small. It all goes to
benefit our children.
 USE THEM TO SHOP INSTEAD OF CASH, CHECK OR CREDIT.
 ST. HILARY RECEIVES A COMMISSION ON EACH CERTIFICATE SOLD.
 WE WILL SPLIT THAT COMMISSION “50-50” ON YOUR TOTAL PURCHASE
FOR EACH QUARTER. IT CAN BE USED TOWARDS TUITION, BUY MORE
CERTIFICATES OR DONATE IT TO THE SCHOOL.
 “FACTS” PARTICIPANTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ALL THE BENEFITS OF THE
SCP PROGRAM.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SCP* CALL
KATHY ERNST @ (773) 989-9249 or email [email protected]
CERTIFICATES USUALLY ON HAND:
CERTIFICATE ORDERS RECEIVED BY FRIDAY WILL BE AVAILABLE ON TUESDAY OF THE FOLLOWING WEEK:
RESTAURANTS:
RETAIL:
Bath & Body Works (6.5% rebate)
$10 _____
Burger King (2% rebate)
$10 _____
Best Buy (1.5% rebate)
$25 _____
Chili's (5.5% rebate)
$25 _____
Carson Pirie Scott (4.5% rebate)
$25 _____
Chipotle (5.5% rebate)
$10 _____
Claire's (4.5% rebate)
$10 _____
Dunkin Donuts (1.5% rebate)
I Hop (4%rebate)
$10 _____
$25 _____
Dick's Sporting Goods (3% rebate)
Gordon Food Service (1.5% rebate)
$25 _____
$25 _____
Home Depot (2% rebate)
$25 _____
Kentucky Fried Chicken (4.5% rebate)
$5 _____
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants (6.5% rebate)
$25 _____
Jewel-Osco (2% rebate)
$25 _____
Lou Malnatis (3.5% rebate)
$25 _____
Jewel-Osco (2% rebate)
$100 _____
Panera Bread (4.5% rebate)
Olive Garden/Red Lobster (4.5% rebate)
$10 _____
$25 _____
Lowe's Home (2% rebate)
Marianos (2% rebate)
$25 _____
$25 _____
Panera Bread (4.5% rebate)
$10 _____
Marshall's/T J Maxx(3.5% rebate)
$25 _____
Pizza Hut (4% rebate)
$10 _____
Muller Meats (3% rebate)
$20 _____
Starbucks Coffee (3.5% rebate)
$10 _____
Old Navy,Gap,Banana Republic (2% rebate)
$25 _____
Subway (1.5% rebate)
$10 _____
Ross (5% rebate)
$25 _____
Wendy's (2% rebate)
$10 _____
Toy-R-Us (1.5% rebate)
$20 _____
Walgreens (3% rebate)
$25 _____
Wal-mart (1.25% rebate)
$25 _____
SPECIALTY:
AMC-Cineplex-Sony-Lowes Theaters (4% rebate)
AMC-Cineplex-Sony-Lowes Theaters (4.5% rebate)
$25 _____
$9 _____
Fannie May (12% rebate)
$20 _____
I Tunes (1.5% rebate)
$25 _____
Mobil/Exxon (0.50% rebate)
$50 _____
Shell Debit Card (1% rebate)
$25 _____
Shell Debit Card (1% rebate)
$100 _____
U.S. Postage Stamps 20 @ .49¢ (0% rebate)
8.8 _____
ST. HILARY GIFT CERTIFICATE
CHOOSE THE AMOUNT
$________
CERTIFICATE ORDERS (FROM BOTTOM SECTION) RECEIVED BY FRIDAY WILL BE AVAILABLE ON TUESDAY OF THE FOLLOWING WEEK:
RESTAURANTS:
$10 _____
RETAIL:
$10 _____
Boston Market (6.5% rebate)
$10 _____
Bed, Bath & Beyond (3% rebate)
$25 _____
Buffalo Wild Wings (3.5% rebate)
$25 _____
Build A Bear (4% rebate)
$25 _____
Eduardo's Pizza (4% rebate)
$10 _____
Crate & Barrel (3% rebate)
$25 _____
Houlihan's (4% rebate)
$25 _____
CVS Pharmacy (2% rebate)
$25 _____
Mrs. Fields Cookies (9% rebate)
$10 _____
Eddie Bauer (4.5% rebate)
$25 _____
Outback Steakhouse (4% rebate)
$25 _____
Express (5.0% rebate)
$25 _____
Red Robin (4.5% rebate)
$25 _____
Foot Locker (4% rebate)
$25 _____
Hair Cuttery (4% rebate)
$10 _____
J C Penneys (2% rebate)
$25 _____
Land's End (7% rebate)
$25 _____
SPECIALTY:
Barnes & Noble (4% rebate)
$10 _____
Lane Bryant (4% rebate)
$25 _____
B P Gas (.50% rebate)
$50 _____
Mario Tricoci (4% rebate)
$25 _____
Chuck E. Cheese (4% rebate)
$20 _____
Menard's (1.5% rebate)
$25 _____
Honey Baked Ham (4.5% rebate)
$25 _____
Office Depot (2% rebate)
$25 _____
Hyatt Hotels (4% rebate)
$25 _____
Office Max (2.5% rebate)
$25 _____
Oberweis (4.5% rebate)
$10 _____
Payless Shoes (6.5% rebate)
$10 _____
Timber Ridge Lodge (4.5% rebate)
$25 _____
Pier 1 Imports (4.5% rebate)
$20 _____
Pottery Barn/Wm. Sonoma (4% rebate)
$25 _____
Shutterfly (4.5% rebate)
$25 _____
Please note: When one or more companies are listed together, the certificates are good at either store. Sports Authority (4% rebate)
NAME _______________________________________________________
$25 _____
Target (1.00% rebate)
$25 _____
Target (1.00% rebate)
$100 _____
ORDER TOTAL $ ____________________________
SEND WITH STUDENT * ________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER _____________________________________________
WILL PICK-UP AT SCHOOL _________________
Please make checks payable to: St. Hilary School
*PLEASE NOTE: St. Hilary School & its Board cannot be held responsible for any loss that may occur in
transit.
ROOM # __________
Any Questions, Call Kathy Ernst (773) 989-9249.
2015 Lenten Silent Lunch
On Wednesday, April 1, the Student Council is requesting your help for our Lenten
almsgiving project to help Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Each student
is asked to bring a $1 minimum donation for this cause.
Students will receive a small bowl of chicken broth soup, a slice of bread, and a cup of water.
No other food will be served in the cafeteria. If a student requires a heartier lunch due to
medical needs, they may bring their own lunch on this day. Students will also hear a
presentation about our call to serve others, especially those in our city who are struggling.
We hope our Silent Lunch will be a meaningful event for the students of St. Hilary.
We thank you in advance for your support and cooperation.
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “For I was hungry and you
gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger
and you welcomed me, in prison and you visited me…Whatever
you did for these least brothers of mine, you did for me.”
Budlong Woods Branch
FAMILY READ-ALOUD
MONDAYS, MARCH 23 and April 13, 2015
6:30 p.m.
Family Read-Aloud features guest readers from the community.
Join us and share your favorite story, poem or folktale.
If you are interested in reading aloud, please talk to Children’s Librarian Lilya Zigelman
for tips and recommendations.
This program w ill conclude w ith a puppet show and raffle prizes.
All ages welcome!
5630 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60659
312-742-9590
Branch Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. ♣ Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ♣ Closed Sunday
Interested in a leadership role in the Family & School Association?
• Learn about how you can join the FSA executive committee
for the 2015-16 school year
• Gain insight on duties from current committee members
• Get an overview on the nomination and election process
Date:
Wednesday, April 1
Time:
7 p.m.
Location:
School cafeteria
(use California Ave. entrance)
Don’t wait to get involved “someday”! Please consider sharing your time,
talents and expertise to help enrich the St. Hilary School community.
Sincerely,
The 2014-15 Executive Committee
Kristen Allen, chair
Maria Hench, communication coordinator
Kathy Ernst, event coordinator
Monica Giannoni, event coordinator
Jackie McNutt, fundraising coordinator
Anthony Escuadro, treasurer
P.S. Mark your calendars for the FSA election meeting: 7 p.m., May 13
Still Point Theatre Collective presents:
Living Water:
The Story of St. Gabriel
the Archangel Church
On August 29, 2005 Hurricane Katrina flooded 80% of the city of New Orleans, devastating St.
Gabriel’s entire parish plant and the homes of most of the parishioners. This new theatrical
piece tells the real life resurrection story of this New Orleans parish that banded together to
rebuild their church and their neighborhood. Based on interviews with pastoral leaders and
parishioners, the presentation integrates music and liturgical elements as it conveys this
inspiring story.
See this inspiring new play from the theatre company that produced
Haunted by God: The Life of Dorothy Day!
Monday, April 20, 2015
at 6:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
at
St. Hilary School – the Vacala Auditorium
For more information please contact:
Dr. Peg Hanrahan 773-561-3474 or Mrs. Kathie Donovan 773-561-5885
St. Hilary Women’s Club
Annual Dinner/Auction
Tuesday
April 14, 2015
6:00 PM
$45 Person
Witness the Magic
LaVilla Restaurant & Banquets
3632 N. Pulaski Road – Chicago
For Reservations Call
Eileen Gurbal 773-878-8946
Please respond by Tuesday, April 7.
Grand Raffle
1st Prize: 16 GB Apple IPAD Mini - plus accessories
2nd Prize: $250 Dining Out Package - 3rd Prize: $200 Cash
$1.00 each Winner need not be present 12 for $10.00
Dear Parent or Guardian, St. Hilary School is a member of the website Artsonia.com, an online student art museum. Artsonia manages school art galleries in a safe and educational manner, developing students’ pride and self­esteem and involving parents and relatives in student arts education. We need your permission to include your child’s artwork on our school’s web gallery on Artsonia. I invite you to view the site and learn about the terms and conditions. The privacy tab has information about how the site is used and what they do with the information schools provide. http://www.artsonia.com/ I am sending this letter home ahead of entering my student roosters. Once the roosters are entered a permission slip can be generated just for your child and you can go online and grant permission from there. Your child will then have their own screen name and login to Artsonia. Once work is photographed and placed in the Gallery you can view the works and buy products with you child’s work on them if you would like. The school has a chance to win prizes in competitions online and receives proceeds from our artwork sales. Please contact me if you have any concerns or would like more information at [email protected]​
. I grant permission to show my child’s artwork on Artsonia in accordance with Artsonia’s Terms and conditions of use. Student_____________________________________________ Grade________________ Parent name:______________________________________________________________ Signature of Parent:___________________________________________________________________ Email:_________________________________________________Date_______________ HONOR ROLL 2nd TRIMESTER 2014 - 2015
Honor Roll is considered a recognition of academic excellence. Students must earn A’s or B’s in all
subject areas, which designates that they have mastered or exceeded curriculum standards. This
distinction honors students for going above and beyond the minimum standards. In order to achieve
Honor Roll status, students must consistently turn in work on time, and have only 3’s or 4’s in the
behavior/social growth section of the report card.
FOURTH GRADE
Hannah Byrne
Natalia Elumba
Claire Larson
Christine Lichauco
Matthew Mercado
Phuc Tran
FIFTH GRADE
Isabella Aco
Toni Gallegos
Jon-Andre Gurbal
Sidonie Habert
Nathan Kefle
Maritza Machuca
Elmer Murphy
Brian Ngo
Camille-Joyce Nono
Emilio Palomares
Lina Pham
Aidan Pitchan
Janine Villamayor
SIXTH GRADE
Zheous Abalos
Kevin Cordero
Diana Flatsoussis
Kelsoe Gonda
Caitlin Larson
Annabelle Nguyen
Christine Nguyen
Sabrina Nguyen
Diogen Paskali
Anastasia Pasynkov
Ivan Ramos
Lorenzo Schatzel
Andrew Tran
Raymond Truong
Jaden Wood
SEVENTH GRADE
David Atto
Gabriel Atto
Joseph Benz
Daniel Bui
Anthony Christianson
Daniel Dinh
John Ernst
James Flaherty
Ethan Frank
Kathryn Isaacson
Dylan Magahis
Margaret McNabb
Alexandria Mercado
Kristen O'Connor
Elisabeth Paskali
Effie Marie Sfikas
Michelle Torralba
Rowen Vargas
EIGHTH GRADE
Meghan Cabrera
Jonathan Dang
Kelly Dinh
Daniel Echeverria
Eleanor Hereña
Nuala Kalensky
Mariella Melidis
Doanh Nguyen
Lisa Nguyen
Britney Pham
Julia Recinto
Nicholas Scarpelli
Marilyn Schatzel
Han Van
Diana Wolf