Bradley Tuesday Folder Updates
November 19, 2024
New Information
Parent-Teacher Conferences:
Thursday, November 21st from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm. Early Dismissal at 11:30. Extended Day is available.
Friday 22nd, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, No school this day.
The parent/ Teacher Conference Sign-Up links were emailed on Wednesday, October 30th. Please make sure you have reserved your time and date online. Each conference is 15 minutes long. If you need a translator, please let your child’s teacher know.
Trimester 1 Awards: Please join us for our student awards after school Mass on Wednesday, November 20th. We will give out awards for Perfect Attendance, Honor Roll, and for being a Peace Builder.
Holiday Movie Morning: The 1st-5th grade classes will join the Bourbonnais Site to attend a showing of The Star at Meadowview Theaters on Monday, November 25th. A fee of $14.00 will be invoiced through FACTs to cover the cost of transportation, movie and Kiddie Combo. If your child will not be attending, please let your child’s teacher know so that you will not be billed for the fieldtrip.
Thanksgiving Feast: On Tuesday, November 26th, our school will gather for a special Thanksgiving lunch! The cafeteria manager has planned a delicious hot meal that will include turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, and a roll with butter. If you have not ordered the Turkey HOT Lunch, please send your child with a packed lunch.
SAVE THE DATE: Bradley Lighted Christmas Parade: On December 6, we invite you to walk alongside the BMCS school float in the 39th Annual Bradley Lighted Christmas Parade. The theme for the parade this year is “A Cartoon Christmas” Check the Tuesday folder for a flyer that details this event. Ambassador hours will be given to parents who walk in the parade with their child.
Christmas Program/Save the Date: Students PreK3 – 5th grade from the Bourbonnais and Bradley sites 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. Please mark your calendars for this festive event. All are welcome!
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
Progressive Raffle: Progressive Raffle: Thank you to all our families for a successful second Progressive Raffle drawing! To see a full list of winners go to: bishopmac.com/page/progressive-raffle.
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.
Christmas is coming! Don't forget to order your gift cards for all of your stocking stuffers and presents. The last order before Christmas will be due by December 15th at 9pm.
There will not be a physical gift card orders for the weeks of:
November 25th
December 23rd
December 30th
Reloads and e-cards will still be available.
Market Day: Look for the monthly specials on the Market Day website (marketday.com)!
Important Information
Appropriate Outerwear: Please remember to send a sweater or jacket with your student each day, as the weather cools off temperatures can drop quickly and vary from day to day. Also, please label your student’s items, this helps us return lost or misplaced clothing to their owner!
Attention ALL Families who would like to Volunteer: All parent ambassadors/volunteers are required to complete a VIRTUS/Protecting God’s Children course before assisting the school. Upon completion you may volunteer for your child’s classroom parties and other school activities. If you already have a Virtus.org account and have taken the Protecting God’s Children Course, simply log in to your account and make sure your dashboard is all “Green.” Then, (New this year) fill out a Parent Volunteer Application. (These can be found in the Parent Portal or you may request one from the school office.)
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:
November 20: Trimester 1 Report Cards Issued: Trimester 1 Awards after Mass
November 21: Early Dismissal at 11:30 am. Extended Day is available.
Parent Teacher Conferences, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
November 22: No School Today. Parent Teacher Conferences, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
November 25: Thanksgiving Feast Celebration
November 27-Dec 1: Thanksgiving Break, No School
December 2: School resumes
