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We are looking forward to welcoming all our Sparks back to campus this Tuesday! Please note there will be an 11:30 a.m. dismissal for all students. Additionally, there is no morning or afternoon EDP on the first day of school. EDP will begin on Wednesday.
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We encourage all parents to mark their calendars for Embers’ upcoming Curriculum Night. This informative evening aims to answer many of your questions and will feature exciting highlights, including:
- Curriculum and policy updates for the 2024-25 school year, presented by Headmaster Goffos
- Time to visit your student(s) classroom
- The opportunity to hear from teachers about this year’s educational expectations
Please note that this is a parent-only event.
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Embers’ Ice Cream Social is Next Weekend!
Please RSVP by this Thursday, September 8th by clicking HERE.
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Spirit Day is Headed Our Way!
Friday, September 13th will be our first monthly Virtue Assembly & Spirit Day of the year. Don’t forget to have your Sparks wear their red Embers Spirit Shirts – with casual bottoms! – to school. (Students whose shirts are back-ordered may have a one-time exemption to wear any “Embers red” shirt.)
Spirit Shirts and all Embers uniform pieces can be purchased through Dennis Uniform.
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Uniform Delays
We are aware that there are uniform delays from Dennis. If your items are on back order, your student may wear a dress, jumper, skirt; pants (no jeans); and white collared shirt. Please no sweats, jeans, or gym shoes. There will be no uniform violations during the first two weeks for students whose uniforms have been back ordered.
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Welcome Coffee
Calling all Embers parents: we hope you can join us!
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Beginning Band Meeting
All students who are interested in starting Beginning Band must attend a FAQ & Instrument Selection Meeting with their parents. If you did not have the chance to catch Mr. Sadlowski’s meeting during the Back to School Fair, he will be holding a second meeting this Wednesday, September 5 at 3:05 p.m. (Only one meeting needs to be attended.) Band information and registration can be found HERE. Please email Mr. Sadlowski if you have any questions.
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NEW: Extracurricular Calendar
There are a lot of exciting things happening at Embers this year! To keep our schedules organized, we have added a new Extracurricular Calendar to our school website. This calendar is dedicated to all extracurricular activities, including music, sports, and clubs. You can find it on our school website’s calendar page, under the second tab.
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All-School Lice Check this Friday
As a precaution, we have scheduled Hair Butterflies for a visit to Embers this Friday, September 6th to perform an all-school lice check. The technicians from Hair Butterflies have requested that students be sent to school with dry hair and no hair products. They will use peppermint spray and sanitized stainless steel combs to conduct the screening. If nits are present, you will be notified and we will provide a handout with ideas for potential treatment options.
You can read about Hair Butterflies here: https://licenitremoval.com/.
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Soccer’s First Game… Again!
Due to the excessive heat this past week, our soccer team’s game was rescheduled. That means you still have time to catch their first match! This week’s games include:
- Tuesday, September 3 | 3:45 p.m. | Portage Park
Embers vs Pope Francis Global Academy
- Thursday, September 5 | 4:00 p.m. | Jaycee Park
Embers vs Mary Seat of Wisdom
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Extracurricular Registration
- Fire Choir is open to all 2nd-5th Grade students. Registration is due Monday, September 9th. For more information or to register, please click HERE.
- Embers Band is open to students in 3rd-5th Grade. Registration is due Monday, September 9th. For more information, or to register, click HERE.
- Cross Country is open to students in 3rd-5th Grade. For more information, or to register, click HERE .
- Bricks 4 Kids is open to students in PreK-5th Grade. Registration is due Wednesday, September 11th. For more information, please see the flier HERE or click HERE to register.
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Dismissal Updates
Starting this year, the front entrance (Blue door) will not be used for afternoon dismissal. The updated dismissal doors are:
- North Breezeway (Red door): families with last names A-J
- West Porch (Yellow door): families with last names K-P
- South Breezeway (White door): families with last names Q-Z
For a detailed explanation of our Arrival/Dismissal Policy, please reference the Resource page under the Parents tab on our website.
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Calling All Parent Volunteers
Parent participation is what sets Embers apart, and we have so many ways you can help! Check out our volunteer opportunities HERE, and let us know if you can lend a hand.
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The Back to School Fair was the highlight of our week. We loved having our families back on campus and hearing our halls full of laughter!
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