"The difference between school and life? In
school, you're taught a lesson and then given a
test. In life, you're given a test that teaches
you a lesson." Tom
Bodett
Congratulations to Joan
Kustak who is a 2009 Math Teachers'
Association of Chicago and Vicinity "Distinguished
Life Service Award Recipient". She will
receive the award at the MTA Spring Dinner on
Thursday March 26 at the DeLaSalle Institute.
Yesterday, March 4, Catholic schools from
around Illinois gathered in Springfield for the
Catholics @ the Capitol rally and lobbying
day. St. Francis students joined with
students from Montini, Driscoll and Immaculate
Conception to participate.
Organized by the Catholic Conference
of Illinois ( http://www.catholicconferenceofillinois.org),
the main policy goal is to persuade the General
Assembly to pass SB 183 and HB 643 to expand the
Education Expense Tax Credit from $500 to
$1000. You can also help in this important
endeavor. Make a phone call, send an
email or mail a letter. Attached is helpful
information about the legislation and here is the
link to find your representatives:
http://www.elections.il.gov/DistrictLocator/SelectSearchType.aspx?NavLink=1.
Consider the successes of the CCL
and Catholics in Illinois concerning private
school policy:
- State recognition
- Tuition tax credit
- Textbook loan program
- Travel reimbursements for families
- School Safety Block Grant
reimbursements
All these policies help to
make Catholic education a more affordable choice
for the families of
Illinois.
Raeann Huhn -
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Mark Kachmer Receives
2009 National Football Federation
Scholarship
Congrats to Mark Kachmer. On Feb. 28
the Mark was awarded The 2009 National Football
Federation Scholarship. Mark received a beautiful
Bronze Action Trophy and a 4,000 dollar
scholarship to the college of his choice. This
award is given annually to 5 seniors in the State
of Illinois who excel in Leadership, Academics and
Athletic performance.
These awards are
presented by the Chicago chapter of the National
Football Foundation. There are 47 such
chapters in the US. The Award ceremony
took place at Halas Hall before a packed house of
200 people. The National Football Federation
is a non for profit group who promotes the
carry over values and life lessons taught by
the amateur Sport of Football throughout the U.
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Notes from the Wellness
Center
Late winter\early spring is peak season for
meningitis. Is your teen at
risk? Meningococcal disease is a serious
bacterial infection that can lead to death within
12-24 hours from the onset of symptoms. The
disease can be easily misdiagnosed since early
symptoms often mimic those of the flu. Given its
quick progression and devastating nature,
prevention with vaccine is the best approach to
treating meningococcal disease. Teenagers
and college students have an increased rate of
meningococcal infection compared to the general
population, accounting for nearly 30 percent of
all U.S. cases annually. Research shows
teenagers have an unusually high death rate;
nearly one in four cases is fatal among this age
group. Of those who survive, up to 20
percent suffer long-term disabilities, including
brain damage, loss of hearing, organ failure and
limb amputations. Please talk to your
healthcare provider about the meningitis vaccine.
For more information, click here. http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/hb/hbmening.htmSource:
NASN |
Jazz Band & Swing Night on
Friday, March
13th
All are
invited-grandparents, parents, students, alum-to
our annual Jazz Band & Swing Night on Friday,
March 13, 2009 at 7:30 pm. There
will be great music and dancing (with some
awards). If dancing is not your thing, there
will be tables set up for drinks/coffee/popcorn
and conversation. If you missed the Jazz Band at
Casino Night, this is your opportunity to listen
to our very talented musicians led by Mr. Bob
Mamminga!
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March is Women's History
Month
St Francis is celebrating Women's History
Month in March. Women from all walks of life are
recognized during this time. In honor of Women's
History Month, the Guidance and Counseling
Department is sponsoring a Women History Trivia
Contest. Students can test their knowledge and
possibly win a great price. Please contact Mrs.
Rupp for more
information.
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Attention Sophomore
Parents
A reminder that MARCH 15 is the deadline if
you wish to ensure a particular enrollment time
for your son/daughter in "Intensive English and
Math: Preparing for the College Boards," our
summer SAT/ACT course. On March 15, we
establish our class sections and then open the
course to outside schools.
Of course,
your son/daughter can enroll any time after March
15, but he/she may have a limited choice as to
class times/dates.
If you have
any questions, please call Mr. Kolodziej at
668-5800 x
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Student-Faculty
Basketball Game
The annual student-faculty basketball game
and faculty half time dance have been rescheduled
for Monday, March 16 at 7:30 pm in the Spyglass
Gymnasium. Don't miss this opportunity to watch
your teachers play basketball against your
friends. More importantly, don't miss the
opportunity to watch your teachers perform the
half time show again this year. Cost is $3 at the
door. All proceeds assist in lowering the cost of
prom
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Transportation Reimbursement Forms
are
Available
Transportation Reimbursement Forms are in
the Main Office The 2008-2009 Transportation
Reimbursement forms are available in the Main
Office from February 1, 2009 until June 30,
2009. Parent's need to come into the office
to sign-up. Instructions for calculating
your claim amount are available on our website and
will be included with your student's third quarter
progress report. ( Link to Calculation
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Looking Ahead . .
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3-5 Band Concert
7:00pm
3-10 Choral Concert
7:00pm
3-13 Jazz Showcase &
Swing
Night 7:30pm
3-16-09 Student-Faculty
basket ball game 7:30 pm in Spyglass. Cost
$3
All proceeds go toward Prom
3-18
Parents' Org Meeting 7:00pm
3-19 to 3-22
Spring Musical
Thoroughly Modern
Millie
for more info
All Volunteers are encouraged to
log in their volunteer hours on our website
at http://www.sfhsonline.org/volunteer.html | | |
