Dear SPC Families,
Welcome back to school and happy 2022! Despite the fact that our children are in school and learning alongside their classmates, it is evident that we are in the middle of a Covid surge. With that said, I am relieved to say that in all reported cases, the symptoms are mild. However, I am asking you to remain vigilant in making sure that you keep your child home if they have any symptoms. To be honest, I am seeing a variety of results with testing, so the safest way to make sure we stay in school is to keep your child home if they have any symptoms. Thank you, we will get through this!
GIVEN THE RISE IN CASES, WILL SPC GO REMOTE?
At this time, we have no plans to go remote. We reevaluate the situation daily but remain committed to safe in-person instruction. Currently, there is no reason even to consider a full campus remote learning plan. While there are definitely more cases in the EGC, the UGC (fingers crossed) has been having a really great week! If there are multiple cases in one class, we will consider going remote in that one room for a period of 5 days.
What helps us is if we have accurate vaccination records on file; please do so if you have not already sent your vaccination card to the main office.
SPC HOSTS VACCINE CLINICS THIS SATURDAY-SIGN UPS CLOSE TOMORROW AT 5:00 pm.
This information was recently sent out in separate emails. We are hosting two separate vaccine clinics. The first clinic is for boosters only and is Saturday from 9:00–12:00 pm. The second clinic is a Pediatric Vaccine Clinic from 12:00-2:00 on Saturday. Both clinics are at Jewel Osco. Please sign up using the links below. Make sure to sign up for the correct clinic.
BOOSTER CLINIC INFORMATION:
IN ORDER TO REGISTER FOR THE BOOSTER SHOT, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8th from 9:00am-12:00pm
Location:
Jewel Osco Pharmacy
7900 N Milwaukee Ave.
Niles, IL 60714
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR BOOSTER SHOTS FOR AGES 12+
Current Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Eligibility Criteria:
- Patient's primary series (Dose 1 and Dose 2) must have been the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
- Patient's primary series Dose 2 must be at least 5 months ago
- The patient must be at least 12 years or older
If your child meets those requirements, then please bring:
1. CDC vaccination record card (original if possible)
2. completed consent form
3. copy of insurance card
Pediatric Vaccine Clinic (ages 5-11)
(1st dose on January 8 and 2nd Dose on January 29)
Please sign up by clicking here.
Date: 1/8/2022 and 1/29/2022
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Jewel Osco
7900 N Milwaukee Ave.
Niles, IL 60714
Please Bring:
1. Completed form (please click HERE to download the form)
**Note the relationship of the person giving consent and document their name on the "Signature of Patient or Parent/Guardian of Minor Patient" line.
2. Insurance Card -(This vaccine is free with or without insurance).
PARENT BASH FEBRUARY 12 – POSTPONED!
We had planned a fun parent party for February 12. Given the current surge, we have decided to postpone the party in the spring.
SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMPS! COMING SOON!
SPC is excited to announce a fun menu of summer enrichment camps for students for three weeks of summer camp! Camps will run (1 week at a time) from June 13-July 1. We will be sending home the menu of options and registration information next week.
COVID DASHBOARD
January 6, 2022
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
Restaurant Fundraiser TONIGHT!
The H&S fundraiser will be at Sweet & Tart for dine-in or carry-out TODAY, Thursday, January 6th. If you participate, students may come out of uniform on Friday, January 7th. Sweet & Tart will not have out of uniform passes, so please send your receipt to school with your child. Thank you for your support!
Please Keep This FACTS Tuition Summary Information Handy For Tax Time!
Question: How Do I Find My Payment Summary In FACTS?
Answer: This report will show the total paid for each of the accounts (i.e. Tuition, Extended Day Care, Technology, Book fees, etc.). Parents can select a year or a date range for this summary. This will also include the Schools Federal Tax ID and address. Please see directions below.
Empower Illinois / Tax Credit Scholarship 2022-2023 Application Resources
As a reminder, families can make a reservation for a 2022-2023 Empower Illinois tax credit scholarship on January 12, 2022, at 7pm. For all of the details and resources, please go to empowerillinois.org/apply.
What is Mindful Parenting? (And How Can You Get Started Today?!)
ADHD and Executive Functioning Free Webinar Parent Series: Staring in January: Staring in January
Coping with Grief During The Holidays
Snowman Stress Ball Craft: I enjoyed making these with some students this past week. Here is a quick tutorial if looking for an easy fun activity to do with your child over break.
Grief Groups will begin in February. I will be co-facilitating with Kelsey Hoeper from Willow House.
There is an amazing opportunity for you to support Catholic education right here at SPC and significantly reduce or eliminate your state tax bill at the same time. Please click here for Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Opportunities and also how to take advantage of a 2:1 match available to donors right now!!
The Archdiocese of Chicago has a matching opportunity available – each can school match up to $50,000 until February 28, 2022 or until the matching funds are depleted.
From the Parish
We have an active and vibrant parish and encourage everyone to read the weekly bulletins for Fr. James' weekly letter and stay informed about all upcoming events and programs.
Please click here for the latest bulletin.
Please click here for Fr. James' "The Daily" - Daily Mass Readings and Reflections
From the Community
Edison Park Indoor Youth Soccer Pre-K (4) - 8th Grade
Registration begins January 8th. Please click here to download all of the details.