Kankakee Tuesday Folder Updates
May 21, 2024
We would like to thank all of our families for a great school year. It has been a joy to watch your children grow spiritually and academically. Thank you for letting us participate with you in your child’s education. Have a great summer vacation!!
This is the final Tuesday folder of the 2023-2024 school year.
New Information
2024-25 Junior High Fine Arts Selections: Any student in grades 6th-8th for next school year needs to make a fine arts selection using this form: https://forms.gle/FhY9Cc98PZetyrJZ7
8th Grade Information: Mr. Granger’s letter was mailed home with information on the End of the Year.
Wednesday 5/22: 8th Grade Appreciation Day during school 12:30-2; last full day!
Thursday 5/23: Graduation Practice at 8 am and 8th will be released at 9:15 am. Gowns will be distributed at practice, only to those that have all fee obligations met
Graduation-arrive no later than 5:45, ceremony and mass will start at 6:30 pm
6th & 7th Grade: On May 29th, the classes will be walking to La Delicia for an end of the year treat. Permission slips were sent home Monday, May 20 and will be due Friday, May 24 to your child’s Connections teacher. The cost is $2.00 for the frozen treat. Please sign the permission slip even if your child isn’t ordering so he/ she has your permission to leave the building. Cash only please.
End of the year schedule for Junior High:
Tuesday, May 28th-Regular School Day for 6th & 7th grade
Wednesday, May 29th-Reward Day for 6th & 7th grade
Thursday, May 30th-Mass at 9 am (families are welcome to attend), released for the summer at 10 am!!
The Fightin’ Irish Ken Klipp 5K sign-ups are available: May 27, 2024 https://www.bishopmac.com/athletics/fightinirish5k The forms are also added below to the Portal.
Summer Camps Registration is live: With summer quickly approaching, secure your kids' spots in our summer camps at Bishop McNamara High School. Don't hesitate to sign them up as soon as possible to ensure they have a spot reserved. You can easily register online by clicking on the link provided below. It's quick, convenient, and hassle-free. Don't miss out on the opportunity to join us - register now! https://bishopmcnamara.8to18.com/dashboard/catalog
Raise Right Summer Update: Raise Right orders will continue throughout the summer as usual with a few exceptions.
Memorial Day week orders will be delayed by one day. You can pick up on Thursday 5/30 by noon.
No orders for the week on July 4th. (Offices will be closed)
All orders can be picked up at your regular pick-up site. Office hours are 8am- noon Monday- Thursday.
Any questions please contact Sandy Kuntz at skuntz@bmcss.org. Have a great summer!
Fundraising and Events
Jackie Keller Memorial Golf Outing: Save the date for this year's Jackie Keller Memorial Golf Outing scheduled for Friday, August 2nd at Aspen Ridge Golf Course. Registration and Parent Ambassador sign up opportunities will be available in the next couple months. We hope to see you on the course!
Ceile Calendar: There are a limited number of Ceile Calendars left to purchase. If you would like to be in the Ceile Calendar daily cash raffle drawing, purchase your calendar today to be entered into the 2024 daily drawings! Even if you win, your name will be eligible for future drawings! Get yours at https://www.bishopmac.com/support/ceile-calendar.
Market Day: Go to marketday.com for monthly product savings!
Important Dates
May 22: 8th Grade Appreciation Day during school 12:30-2:00pm; last full day!
May 23: Last Day for Hot Lunch
May 23: 8th Grade Graduation 6:30pm, 8th grade last day of school, release at 9:15am
May 27: Memorial Day. No School; Fightin’ Irish 5K Classic
May 30: Last day of school
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