Bradley Tuesday Folder Updates
March 10, 2026
Important Information
Footloose, Jr.: On Friday, March 13th, all of our students will travel to the Lincoln Cultural Center to see the play, Footloose, Jr. WE will board buses at 9:00 am and return at 11:15 am.
Out of Uniform Day: The Irish Fund will be hosting an out of uniform day on Thursday, March 12th for a minimum $2 donation. This Irish Fund is a vital part of the school’s financial support. Help us hit our year end goal!
Stations of the Cross: Our students will participate in Stations of the Cross each Friday of Lent at 2:20 pm. Please join us for this important Lenten tradition. Upcoming dates are March 13th and 27th
Trimester 2 Awards: Join us tomorrow after Mass at 9:00 am for the Trimester 2 Awards. These awards highlight the efforts that students in grades K-5 have achieved during the last trimester.
Library Volunteers: Our school needs Library volunteers to help straighten and reshelve books. This volunteer position can be done anytime during the school day. The Library is not open on Tuesday. Parent Ambassador hours will be given for each hour worked.
There will be an Early Dismissal for School Improvement on Friday, March 20th. School will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Extended-day services will be available.
It is an Irish Spirit Wear Day on Monday, March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day. Students may be out of uniform that day.
Mac Pac Meeting: Wednesday March 11th there is a Mac Pac Meeting at the Bourbonnais site. Meeting is at 6pm. All are welcome.
Spring Break will be held April 3-April12th. We will dismiss early on Holy Thursday, April 2nd at 11:30 am. There will be no afternoon Extended Day service. There will be no school. School will resume on Monday, March 31st.
Fundraising and Events
Caddyshack Golf Outing: The Caddyshack Golf Outing will take place on Friday, August 7th, at Aspen Ridge Golf Course. If you'd like to get a head start on your parent ambassador hours for the 2026-2027 school year, consider joining The Caddyshack Golf Outing committee. To get involved, contact Peggy Mayer at pmayer@bmcss.org.
Hoops, Hops, & Shamrocks: Saturday, March 14th at the Kankakee Country Club from 4:00pm-11:00pm for an evening of fun which includes; food, drinks, live music, NCAA basketball, basket and 50/50 raffles all evening long! All evening tickets are $75 and late night are $30! *Must be 21 to enter https://bishopmcnamaracatholicschool.factsmgtadmin.com/form/sJLYWi6eF?authToken=__token__
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)!
Attention 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
Important Dates
March 11: Trimester 2 Awards, 9:00 am mass with awards following.
March 12: OOU day for Irish Fund, $2
March 13: Stations of the Cross at 2:20 pm.
March 13: Footloose Jr. Play at LCC PK-5th grade, 9:30 am
March 17: Spirit Wear Day!
March 20: Early Dismissal for School Improvement, 11:30 am. Extended Day is available.
March 27th: Stations of the Cross at 2:20 pm.
