Saints Speak from Mrs. Marshall - 3/21/2024 - Caring is a Choice

Please take a few moments to reflect on these words from Pope Francis: “

Caring for our little ones and for our elders is a choice for civilization. And also for the future, because the little ones, the children, the young people will carry society forward by their strength, their youth, and the elderly people will carry it forward by their wisdom, their memory, which they must give to us all.” 

I love both parts of this message. The reminder to care for our little ones is essential to our role as a school and to your role as parents. Thank you for your partnership as we teach our students the faith; they are our future! I also found the inclusion of care for the elderly fitting this time of year, as many of us prepare to see extended family over break or at Easter. May we use this special time with the elderly in our families to have them share memories and impart their wisdom!

Thank you!

Words cannot express how grateful I am for each and every one of you who supported our 19^th Annual Dinner Dance Auction last weekend. It was a truly incredible night, raising over $100,000 for our school’s operating budget and an additional $134,000+ for our teacher salary enhancement fund. To those of you who contributed behind the scenes through sponsorships, donations, raffle ticket sales, and volunteering, thank you! To those who attended, bid on auction items, and supported the paddle raise, thank you! We are beyond grateful for your support!

Knights of Columbus Contest

Each year several of our 4^th graders participate in the “Keep Christ in Christmas” poster contest through the local chapter of the Knights of Columbus. This year, one of our students, Luke Kennedy, advanced to the state competition and earned 3^rd place at state! Congratulations, Luke!

IML Math Contest

All of our 6^th and 7^th grade students, as well as any 5^th graders in honors math, participate annually in the Illinois Math League (IML) Contest. Congratulations to our top scores:

6^th grade contest:

• Tied for 5^th place: Sapphire Richards, Eain Sawko, RJ Swanson
• Tied for 4^th place: Kieran May, Charlotte Murray-Doherty, Caroline Zhang
• 3^rd place: Mary Devine
• 2^nd place: Sebastian Mourad
• 1^st place: James Budd 

7^th grade contest:

• Tied for 5^th place: Aubrey Chernick, Cavan McGovern, Nathaniel Tan
• 4^th place: Clare Hruby
• 3^rd place: Lucas Ling
• 2^nd place: Gavin Foley
• 1^st place: Abbie Ling

Regional Science Fair

On March 8^th, nine of our 7^th graders represented ASCA at the Regional Science Fair. Congratulations to all on a job well done! Their awards are below; the seven students who earned gold will also be going on to represent us at the State Science Fair in May. Great job, Saints!

• Ellie Centeno: Gold
• Gavin Foley: Gold
• Charlie Free: Gold
• Abbie Ling: Gold
• Lucas Ling: Gold, and special award for Artistic Design
• Christian O’Neill: Gold
• Sophia Steva: Bronze
• Harper Temple: Gold
• Rose Thies: Silver

Vacation Bible School

Several of our parishes will be hosting Vacation Bible School this summer! Click here for more information on Holy Spirit’s program. All are welcome!

Saintly Acts

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized today for their recent Saintly Acts: Sophia M. (Kdg), Nicolas W. (3^rd grade), Matthew B. (6^th grade), Matthew G. (6^th grade), Izzy M. (2^nd grade), and Jonathan T. (5^th grade), Liam B. (3^rd grade), Alexa L. (3^rd grade), Karen O. (3^rd grade), Harrison P. (3^rd grade), Rohan T. (3^rd grade), and Greta W. (3^rd grade). Keep being saintly!

I pray that your family has a blessed Holy Week and a very Happy Easter!

Margie Marshall

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A Tremendous Thank You to the Diamond, Platinum, and Cornerstone Sponsors of our 2024 Dinner Dance Auction (DDA):  Masquerade Gala

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