April 8, 2025

New Information

No School Mass: There will be no school Mass tomorrow, Wednesday, April 9. Students will be participating in Stations of the Cross.

Mac Pac Meeting: Our next Mac Pac meeting will be held this Thursday, April 10 at 6:00pm, Bourbonnais Site.  All are welcome.

Trimester 3 Ends/Progress Reports Sent Home: Trimester 3 ends on Friday, April 11.  Progress reports will be emailed on Wednesday, April 16.

Early Dismissal: There is early dismissal on Holy Thursday, April 16 at 11:30.  There is no extended day.

No School: There is no school on Good Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21.

Lenten Project: Please help feed the hungry in our community.  The MBVM Food Pantry has been serving 23-30 needy families each week.  Donations help replenish the food pantry. Information was emailed detailing canned and package goods requested by grade level. Thank you for your generosity.

Lunch on the Lawn – Save the date! Parents are welcome to join their student(s) for a picnic on the lawn on Friday, May 23.  Bring your own blanket/lawn chair.  Hot lunch will not be served on this day. Parents are invited to bring lunch for yourself and your student. If you are not planning on attending, please send a sack lunch with your child. Time and details to follow

Jackie Keller Memorial Golf Outing: The Jackie Keller Memorial Golf Outing will take place on Friday, August 1st, at Aspen Ridge Golf Course. If you'd like to get a head start on your parent ambassador hours for the 2015-2026 school year, consider joining the Jackie Keller Memorial Golf Outing Committee. To get involved, contact Peggy Mayer at pmayer@bmcss.org.

Summer Fine Art Camp: BMCS is offering a summer youth theater camp! Open to all students in the area incoming 1st graders- 8th graders. Auditions are May 20 & 21 at the Blackbox Theater located in the Kankakee site.

Fundraising and Events

RaiseRight (formerly Scrip): Start earning tuition credit 2025-26 now! By using gift cards to pay for everyday (and not-so-everyday) expenses, each participant can earn over $1,000 each year. For every gift card purchased, you receive earnings, 50% of your earned rebate will be applied to next year’s tuition. Questions, contact Sandy Kuntz at skuntz@bmcss.org.
Market Day: Look for the monthly specials on the Market Day website (marketday.com)! 

Important Information

Attention New Families! Protecting God’s Children Seminars: All parent ambassadors/volunteers are required to complete a VIRTUS/Protecting God’s Children course before assisting the school.  If you are a new parent or have not completed the course please see the information below
In order to volunteer in any capacity, i.e., classroom parties, lunch duty, parent work day etc. the Diocese requires certification. Please see the following steps for completion:
Step 1: Go to www.virtusonline.org to create an account.
Step 2: Accept and Acknowledge understanding of the Policy and Standards.
Step 3: Take the Protecting God’s Children online course through Virtus.org
Step 4: Give consent for the Name-Based Background Check through Virtus.org
Step 5: Fill out the Parent Volunteer Application

Follow BMCS Online: Be sure to “like” Bishop McNamara Catholic School on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@Bishop McNamara) and Instagram(@bishopmcnamara).  Our website is www.bishopmac.com.

Important Dates

April 9: 5th Grade Field Trip to Springfield
April 10: Mac Pac Meeting, 6:00pm. Bourbonnais Site
April 16: Mid Terms Issued
April 17: Holy Thursday, 11:30 dismissal. No Extended Day
April 18: Good Friday, No School
April 20: Easter Sunday
April 21: Easter Monday, No School
April 22: School Resumes
May 1: Relaxed Dress Code Begins
May 4: First Communion
May 7: No School Mass
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week

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