Annunciation School Newsletter

Annunciationbvm.org

November 20, 2019

In all circumstances, give thanks,

for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. Thessalonians 5:18

Dear Parents,

Congratulations to Annunciation School's 5th Grade Class on throwing a great party Friday when they hosted the 29th annual TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE event at Piper's Banquets. The event brought our school and parish community together to raise almost $70,000 for the school's operating budget and it also provided a time for us to gather in fellowship and fun to celebrate all the wonderful things about Annunciation School. The night would not have been so successful without the time and talent from the following committee chairs:

Kendra and Andrew Helfer - 2019 T.O.E CHAIRPERSONS

Julie McCarty-Spence - Solicitation. Camille Dulceak - Silent Auction Amy Tuma - Class Baskets Jennifer Burke & Jackie Szilage - Raffle Jennifer Tranchita - Graphic Design/Printing Andrew & Mary Digate - Food Truck Friday in September The Hultgren, Seaton, and Seifrid Families - Top Golf Outing in June

Annunciation School would like to extend our gratitude to Mrs. Shirlee Fichtel and the

Fichtel family, which includes 7th grader Will Schwartz and his mother Amy Fichtel-Schwartz, for the donation of $1,000 in honor of Mr. Neal Fichtel who passed away on October 11. As a longtime educator and coach, Mr. Fichtel wished donations in lieu of flowers be made to Annunciation School or Marmion Academy for use by the school or athletics. This donation by the Fichtel family will be used to purchase IXL, a new online math enrichment program for our students in grades 4-8. Our condolences to the entire Fichtel family on the loss of a man who influenced so many by dedicating his life to Catholic education. Last month, we honored the winners of the October Character Counts award for

RESPONSIBILITY. These students make wise choices, are self-disciplined, and a good example to

others. Congratulations to the following winners:

K Luke Rippinger, Emilio Saucedo

1st Nicole Rios, Marielle Partida

2nd Alina Rodriguez

3rd Liam Eilermann, Mauro Holguin

4th Kristina Harron, Izzy Pasternak, Kayla Shimp

5th Mauro Alanis, Matthew Szilage

6th Aidan Baer, Anna Sojka

7th Molly Lambert, Katie Phillippe

8th Abby Cibulskis, Brooke Feltes, Delaney Hefke

On behalf of Father Patrick and our faculty, I wish you and your family a blessed

Thanksgiving! Enjoy the time off relaxing with family and friends!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Jennifer Wardynski

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Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there is no school on Wednesday, November 27, Thanksgiving, or Friday, November 29. Have a wonderful holiday and enjoy the long weekend! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Because of your generosity last Friday for Dress Down Day, sixth grade was able to send Hesed House a check for $454.00 to be used toward their holiday dinners! Your generosity is appreciated.

This Friday, November 22, is Spirit Day. Students may dress down for free if they

wear “Annunciation” or “Vikings” apparel or the colors of blue and white. If a

student does not wish to participate, he/she should wear the school uniform that day.

Show your school spirit on Friday!!

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Tradition of Excellence 2019Tradition of Excellence 2019Tradition of Excellence 2019Tradition of Excellence 2019 For those not in attendance last Friday, please see below for opportunities still available!

Dress Down Passes

� $5 per pass

� Valid for dates: Fri. Dec. 13th 2019, Fri. Jan. 17th 2020, Thurs. Feb.13th 2020

� Passes can be purchased for each of the three days for each of your children

� Each child must present a pass to teacher on the valid date(s)

� All dress down day guidelines apply – see handbook

� If you wish to purchase passes, please send an envelope with your child/children’s names to the

office labeled “Dress Down Day Passes” with the exact cash amount by FRIDAY DECEMBER 6th –

no change will be given. Checks also accepted – please make out to Annunciation BVM School.

� NO ORDERS ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6th

� Passes will be sent home with your child.

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At the end of the newsletter you will find information about Home and School’s Christmas Gift Program. Online payment is available this year through SchoolSpeak or you may pay with a check payable to "CASH". Both forms of payment are due by December 11th.

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Mark your calendar for our annual Christmas Program

Primary Building Program - Wednesday, December 18, 11:00 a.m. If you only have students in the primary building, please plan to come to the gym for the Christmas program on December 18 at 11:00 a.m. Anyone is welcome to attend and there are no

tickets required to this performance.

Upper Building Program - Friday, December 20 at 9:00 a.m. If you have a student in the upper building, you will receive 3 tickets to the program on December 20 at 9:00 a.m. Eighth graders will be allowed to invite parents and grandparents. Please call the office if you have any questions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Service Club would like to offer babysitting so parents have time to do their

Christmas preparations. They will offer babysitting on Saturday, December 14, from

1:00 p.m. until 5:00. There is more information at the end of the newsletter.

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We already have many items in our Lost and Found bins, including coats, shoes, gloves, etc. Please look in the bins for any items you may be missing. Also, please be sure to write your child’s name in uniforms, sweatshirts, coats, gym clothing, etc. This is a good idea for two reasons; first if we find an item in the Lost and Found bin with a name on it, we can return it to the owner, and second, it is very easy for the children to mix up their coats and uniforms. This is especially true with the upper grade students who change

clothes for gym. If their name is on their clothing they can be sure it belongs to them.

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Student Council is hosting a Fun Night for the sixth graders. It is from 6-8 this Friday, November

22 in the gym. Admission is $5 or $4 with a canned good. A light dinner and pop will be

included with the price of admission. Candy will also be available for sale. We hope to see all of

the sixth grade students there!

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The Respect Life Group

ChristmasChristmasChristmasChristmas GreeneryGreeneryGreeneryGreenery SaleSaleSaleSale Saturday, Dec 7th the school gym after 5:15 Mass and after Masses on Sunday, Dec 8th The sale supports Waterleaf, a free pregnancy resource center. Customize your wreath with our selection of bows

- Great hostess gifts! - Ideal for a teacher’s gift! - Perfect for a home-bound relative!

A selection of wreaths and other holiday accents are available on a first come basis until gone. Contact Julie Garofalo 630-885-2171. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rosary High School is hosting an Open House on Thursday, November 21 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Register at www.rosaryhs.com/openhouse. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manna Workers: Thursday, November 21 Kim Becker Thursday, November 28 No Manna – Happy Thanksgiving Thursday, December 5 Veronica Rios

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patrol Schedule – Week of November 25 – (2 Days)

Morning: Zach Hultgren and Neil Mayer Afternoon: Nick Cibulskis, Brooke Feltes, Robbey Hren and Aiden Aristuk Week of December 2 Morning: Zach Hultgren and Neil Mayer Afternoon: Trey Seifrid, Marianna Partida, Riley Cwinski, and Margeaux Leonard -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Thur. Nov. 21 8:00 a.m. Robbey Hren Brooke Feltes

Fri. Nov. 22 8:00 a.m. Robbey Hren Brooke Feltes

Saturday, Nov. 23 5:15 p.m. Jess Seaton Danielle Tranchita

Sunday, Nov. 24 7:30 a.m. Jacob Gay Volunteer

8:45 a.m. Katie Phillippe Volunteer

10:00 a.m. T. Litow B. Yager

11:30 a.m. Delaney Hefke Vince Hefke

Monday, Nov. 25 8:00 a.m. Molly Lambert Chelsea Hirner

Tuesday, Nov. 26 8:00 a.m. Molly Lambert Chelsea Hirner

Thanksgiving 9:00 a.m. Vince Hefke Katie Phillippe

Saturday, Nov. 30 5:15 p.m. Savana Sanchez J. Schmidt

Sunday, Dec. 1 7:30 a.m. A. Nugent Volunteer

8:45 a.m. Ian Roskuszka Volunteer

10:00 a.m. P. Novicki T. Litow

11:30 a.m. Ceci Drudi Brooke Feltes

Monday, Dec. 2 8:00 a.m. Brooke Feltes Luis Garcia

Monday, Dec. 3 8:00 a.m. Brooke Feltes Luis Garcia

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The Annunciation Junior High Service Club has an amazing offer for parents!

We are offering an afternoon of babysitting so you

can run your holiday errands.

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You may bring toddler thru fifth grade children to the gym for child care at any time

during afternoon. We will provide a mid-afternoon snack. The cost for this program is

$3 per child.

If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity, please return the sign up

sheet to the school office. If you have any questions, e-mail Mrs. Eversole at

ceversole@annunciationbvm.org .

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Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas BabysittingBabysittingBabysittingBabysitting Sign Up SheetSign Up SheetSign Up SheetSign Up Sheet

I would like to bring my children for babysitting.

Children’s names and ages: ___________________________________________

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Please indicate if your child has any food allergies that we should be aware of

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Please return this slip to the office so we know who to expect. You may pay on that day.

Name _________________________________ Phone Number ________________

CHRISTMAS GIFT PROGRAM

‘Twas weeks before ChristmasAnd all through the school

Not a teacher gift had been bought,What would the parents do?

The artwork was hung,In the hallways with care,In hopes that the parentsAnd faculty would stare.

The children were studying,Struggling to stay awake,While anxiously waiting

For a long Christmas break.

The parents were lookingTo spread Christmas cheer

And thank teachers and staffWho in their hearts they held dear.

So I ran into schoolWith letters in hand

Requesting donationsBut never making demands.

Ten dollars, fifty dollarsOne hundred or two,

Any amount you’d like to giveWill certainly do!

So away to your checkbookWithout further delay,

Write your check to CashAnd send it in today!

Home and School is coordinating a voluntary Christmas Gift Program this year. This is a great way to show your appreciation for our faculty and staff instead of purchasing traditional presents or gift cards. If you would like to participate, please place your donation in an envelope with the attached form. Mark on the form the faculty and staff members you would like to include and each donation amount. Return the form with a single check payable to “CASH.” The submission deadline is December 11, 2019. Home and School will then distribute the money to each faculty and staff member along with a list of those families who made a donation. If you make a check out to Annunciation Home & School it will be returned. Donation amounts will not be listed. Any amount you would like to give is appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Jolyce Seifrid at jolyceseifrid@yahoo.com.

Annunciation Christmas Bonus Program 2019

Family Name:_________________________________ (as you would like it listed on the gift)

Phone Number:_______________________________ Donation Total: $___________

Donations must be turned into the office by December 11, 2019. PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO CASH. If we receive any checks made out to Annunciation Home & School they will be returned.

Contact Jolyce Seifrid at (773) 865-7229 or jolyceseifrid@yahoo.com with questions.

Julie Mattas, Preschool - $Lynn Grabacki, Preschool AideMia Jungels, PM Preschool Aide/PM Extended Care - $Jen Kopin, Kindergarten - $Jill Brandt, Kindergarten Aide - $Jacquie Jungels, K Aide/Technology/Upper Library - $Audra Rizzo, 1st grade - $Molly Lund, 2nd grade - $Heather Ruffalo, 3rd grade - $Michell Nies, 4th grade - $Carrie Meier, 5th grade - $Shannon Herrmann, 6 th grade - $Lisa Brouch, 7th grade - $Susan Mazur, 8th grade - $Jennifer Wardynski, Principal - $Fr. Patrick, Pastor - $Manny Juarez, Maintenance - $Kathy Tentinger, Primary Aide - $Chris Eversole, 4th – 8th Aide/Extended Care - $Michele Sojka, Primary Library - $Jeune Winkel, Technology Coordinator - $Pam Brabeck, K-3rd Tech Aide - $Dawn Vogt, 4 th -8 th Tech Aide - $Kris Reyna, Art - $Tracey Kozak, Gym - $Marie Mancini, Music - $Patti Brouch, Admin. Assistant - $Jessica Zinken , Office Assistant - $Marianne Stephens, Crossing Guard - $Marty Holzer, Extended Care - $Amara Fata, Extended Care - $Sr. Jackie Hermann, Extended Care - $Sherry Frieders, AM Extended Care - $

Reach out to those in our Annunciation family this Christmas who are in need of some TLC. Maybe it’s our neighbor or friend or relative who has been a vital part of our com-munity. It is our privilege to offer a little Good Cheer & Joy this Christmas season wrapped up in a cookie!

Please help us in baking some goodies to deliver around our parish this year, and if you have a recipient in mind, please share their name(s) with us.

Just bring any of your best confection in a disposable container in any amount to the Parish Patio on Sunday, December 15th between 8 & 11:00 AM. We’ll box an assortment, and with the help of welcome volunteers (both to sort & deliver), we’ll give many in our Annunciation Family a sweet, warm hug wrapped up with a bow and a prayer from all of us.

And, as for so many years past, Merry Christmas to All, and God Bless all of You,

the Bakers, who have given ‘Good Cheer & Joy’ to so many in our Parish!

Annunciation

Sunday, December 15thWe need volunteers to box & deliver. We also appreciate any parishioner’s name for delivery. CALL US: Mary Moon 207-0454 f Kathy Tentinger 851-1496 f Trish Theriault 236-1317

BRING Good Cheer and Joy !!!

BAKE