St. Christina School Newsletter
October 22, 2015
Classroom Highlights
Kindergarten, Rm 18 - Breanna Kilroy was our Sixth Student of the Week. She can ride a two wheeler and is
the water girl for our St. Christina football team. Bre had a great conversation and lunch with Abby and Mrs.
Johnson.
A big THANK YOU to Firefighter and Mrs. Murphy for showing us how to be safe if there is a fire. We
finished our study of Fire Safety with a Fire Engine Bingo. What fun!
Grade 8 - After reading the play, The Diary of Anne Frank, the students wrote poems to summarize their
feelings about the characters. Dan Hackett would like to share his thoughts about Anne.
Anne Frank
Anne Frank’s life was full of fear,
She lived a secret life for a few years.
She was brave and strong,
Through the ordeal that was long.
She looked sweet and kind,
But had a strong mind.
She expressed herself in her diary,
Her words were so fiery.
We will never forget,
The little girl that we never met.
Grade 7 and 8 - Thank you to the Seventh and Eighth Grade Teams that represented St. Christina at
the Brother Rice Academic Bowl on Saturday, October 17.
Seventh Grade Team:
Steve Dillon, John Perovic, Brendan Gleeson, Justin Lynch, and Ben Somers
Eighth Grade Team
Michael Dwyer, Luke Carroll, Sean Joyce, Zachary Duh, and Dan Austin
Boys’ Basketball Shoot Out
The AG School is hosting a Cyclones 7th and 8th grade Boys Shoot-Out on November 20-22. The cost is $100
per team, 2 games guaranteed! Fee is due no later than November 13th. For more information contact Coach
Purdy at (312) 433-4650 or email at b.purdy@sbcglobal.net
Illinois Catholic Advocacy Network
The Catholic Conference of Illinois represents the Catholic Church at the Illinois Capital, advocates for
legislation that respects life and human dignity, the integrity of the family and marriage, and Catholic education
and social services.
The CC has developed and maintains a grassroots email advocacy network called the Illinois Catholic
Advocacy Network, or I-CAN for short. The Catholic Conference sends out occasional emails to I-CAN
subscribers in an effort to keep lay Catholics informed about state and federal issues that impact the Church and
her mission.
Archbishop Cupich recorded a short video promoting I-CAN to encourage Catholics to sign up for the network
which is found at https://youtu.be/ruNHMrmH1XE To join I-CAN or to learn more about the efforts of CCI,
please access this link, www.ilcatholic.org/take-action/join-i-can/
Glass Painting Event!
The FSA will host a “wine” down after Halloween event on November 1st from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the school
hall. Come relax with St. Catherine and St. Christina moms and release your inner VanGogh. Paint 2 wine
glasses- leave one for the vendor night committee and take one home. No reservations required. Beginners
welcome! $5.00 donation, paint and glasses provided. BYOB and snacks. Questions?
denavincent@hotmail.com
Holiday Market
Join others at our St. Christina Holiday Market on November 13th from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. in the gym and parish
center. You will see artisans, crafters, local talent, one of a kind items, painted décor, boutique items and
homemade items. $5.00 donation at the door includes one raffle ticket. Please enter through the kindergarten
doors. Visit our raffle basket and silent auction room. Authentic Mexican food, specialty food items and
beverages. Featured drinks and coffee available for purchase.
Mother McAuley Open House
Open House at McAuley on Tuesday, October 27 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Presentations at 6:00, 6:30 and 7:00
p.m. Meet the principal, take a tour and attend a financial and scholarship presentation.
Open to 6, 7 and 8 grade girls and their parents.
Girls Night Out at McAuley – Friday, December 11th from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. for all 7th and 8th grade girls. See
all McAuley has to offer outside of the classroom! Register at mothermcauley.org!
Alderman Matt O’Shea’s Pumpkin Patch
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Sunday, October 25, 2015
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Chicago High School for the Agricultural Sciences
Free admission, nominal activity fee
Hayrides, inflatables, concessions, games, pumpkins, crafts, face painting, horse exhibition, corn maze
RED RIBBON WEEK
2015
This year RED RIBBON WEEK will be celebrated the week of October 26th-30th. The theme this year is
“Friends Don’t Let Friends Bully or Do Drugs”.
Monday – “Say, Peace Out to Drugs!” (Wear 60’s clothing or tie-dye)
Tuesday – “Voting for My Future to be Drug Free!” (Wear red, white and blue)
Wednesday – “BLACK out Drugs!” (Wear black clothing)
Thursday – “Saying No to Drugs is No Sweat!” (Wear sweatpants, sweatshirt, gym uniform)
Friday – “Say BOO to Drugs!” (Preschool – 2nd grade wear Halloween costumes. Grades 3rd -8th
wear orange and black)
Other Fun Activities…
 “Life is Sweet, Drug Free!” Candy Guessing Contest
 Students will receive red ribbons on Monday to be worn each day of the week. We will call names
at random at the end of each day and if they are wearing their red ribbon they will win a prize!
Parent Teacher Conferences
Dear Parents,
We are beginning our scheduling for the Parent Teacher Conferences, which will be held on Monday,
November 23rd for students in grades Pre 3 through Grade 8.
In order to accommodate all families we are asking that you be as flexible as possible. Before scheduling we
ask that you indicate below which time frame is best for you. We will try to give you your selection if possible.
Please return this form by Monday, October 26, 2015. It is very difficult and sometimes impossible to change
a scheduled time once the scheduling is completed. Please take time to fill out and return the form. All
families without a form will be placed in any open spots. This means, perhaps, that your children may not be
scheduled near the same time.
Reminder: There will be a 12:40 dismissal on Conference Day, November 23
Thank you.
Please detach and return the form no later than Monday, October 26, 2015.
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The best time for me to attend Parent Teacher conferences is: (please check one)
Monday, November 23
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_______5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Please list the names (include last name also), grade and room number (ask your children for the correct
room number) of your children who attend St. Christina School.
NAME (first and last)
GRADE
ROOM #
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