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Own It Chicago Summer Programs

Dear Parents, I'm passing along information from the "Own It Chicago" program. We have hosted the workshop here for our students, and it has gotten very positive reviews from parents and students. The workshop includes hands-on organizational, time management, and study skill strategies, together with collaborative lessons that facilitate problem solving and address "what if?" scenarios. ​​ Deliverables to the Student: Identification- the student understands his/her strengths an​

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Go Grey for Maeve 2018

The Maeve McNicholas Memorial Foundation is hosting the 3rd annual ‘Go Gray for Maeve' this Friday at Cork and Kerry from 7-11pm. Admission includes drinks, food and one raffle ticket for the chance to win an Rtic cooler filled with valuable prizes. All proceeds will benefit pediatric brain tumor programs at Lurie Children’s Hospital. It promises to be a great night spent with neighborhood friends and at the same time supporting a great cause. Any questions contact Matt McNicholas 773-620-34​

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PRO LABORE DEI Mothers Day Collection

UPCOMING LABORE DEI EVENTS/DRIVES We would like to put together gift bags for the moms and dads who attend our mission. This month We are collecting for Mother’s Day. Please drop at rectory by small gift bags or gift cards by Friday, May 11th - suggested gifts include soaps, lotions, shower gels, fragrance sprays, deodorants, nail polish, manicure cards (pamper yourself items which the ladies rarely receive). Or you can just drop off the items and we will put the bags together with the​

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Special Announcement

Good Evening, We are happy to announce that Mr. Jim Fornaciari has accepted the invitation to be the principal of St. John Fisher next school year. Mr. Fornaciari comes to us from Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn with rich experience as both a Social Studies teacher and coach. Interviews with both our search committee and School Board affirm that Mr.Fornaciari brings many talents to SJF. He is passionate about academic excellence and working with the faculty to address the unique

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Summer at SJF

We are excited to announce our schedule of summer programs for our youngest students.

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Kids Helping Kids Wear Red Day

As a school we are supporting the local Special Olympics Organization. This cause is near to many of our SJF students’ hearts because of family members, friends, or neighbors that participate in the Special Olympics program or have special needs. We would like to show our support and encouragement to these young athletes by joining together and donating a $1 or more for an out of uniform on Thursday, May 3rd. Please encourage the students to wear red!

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Save the Date

Sister Jean's Farewell Fest

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Maeve McNicholas Playground

We were privileged to send a group of Falcons, (primarily the “kids on the McNicholas’ block”) to the groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of the Maeve McNicholas Playground at Beverly Park yesterday. Mayor Emanuel’s remarks were a compassionate tribute to the amazing work that Maeve’s parents, Denise and Matt, have done for this community as the best possible way to honor Maeve’s memory.

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Mary Poppins Jr - SJF Drama Club Production

No doubt your children came home singing “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” after attending the Drama Club’s production of Mary Poppins. The production is Broadway quality with delightful singing, dancing, and staging. What a showcase for some amazing student talent and faculty direction. Mr. O’Neill, Ms. Browne, and Mrs. Caffrey, with the help of several other faculty members as support staff, produced a musical theater experience that the cast will never forget. If you are reading this before 7:30 tonight,​

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Sister Jean, Sister Jean - How does your garden grow?

Wish us luck in the William Quinn & Sons Landscaping contest.

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