December 17, 2024

New Information

School Mass Changes: There will be no School Mass this Wednesday, December 18, due to rehearsal for the Christmas Program.

Christmas Spirit Days: Wed. Dec. 18, Christmas Hat Day. Thurs. Dec. 19, Christmas Sock Day. Fri. Dec. 20. Christmas Sweater Day.

Advent Project: “Helping Those in Need” Advent Project. This week/ Dec 16-20 we are collecting toiletries/personal items.

Early Dismissal /NO Extended Day (12/20): There will be early dismissal (11:30am) on Friday, December 20. There will be NO EXTENDED DAY.

Christmas Program: Students PreK3 – 5th grade from the Bourbonnais and Bradley site will be performing at the BMCS Christmas Program on Thursday, December 19 at 6:30pm at Centennial Chapel on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University.

Donate While You Dine: Visit Culver’s of Bourbonnais on Wednesday, January 22nd. 10% of all sales from 5-8pm will be donated to support the High School Girls Basketball Team.

Fundraising and Events

🍀Who is ready to decorate!? 🍀

Mac PACs first Winter Fundraiser is available to order now! Lynch Creek Farms has gorgeous wreaths to spruce up your home this holiday season! This is a great gift idea! All orders ship directly to you or an address of your choosing with a flat rate shipping cost of $4.95! You can even pick your delivery date! For every 5 wreaths sold you will get 1 parent hour. Share with your friends and family this holiday season!
https://www.lynchcreekwreaths.com?campaign_id=6213069

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

December 18: No School Mass
December 19: Christmas Concert Centennial Chapel, Olivet Nazarene University. 6:30
December 20: Early Dismissal 11:30am/11:35am. No extended day.
December 21 - January 6:  Christmas break
January 7: Classes Resume
January 9: Mac Pac Meeting, 6:00 pm @ Bourbonnais site
January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No School
January 26 – January 31: Catholic Schools Week

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