May 2015

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"Res Reads" Selection

The Res Reads 2015 committee has selected the graphic novel March by Congressman John Lewis.

Students, staff and faculty will have the opportunity to purchase the book at a group discount price of $9 ($5 off the list price). If you would like to purchase through the Resurrection Library, please submit payment to Ms. Schneider in the Library by Friday, May 15. EBook editions are also available via Amazon, iTunes and other vendors.

All members of the school community are

encouraged to read this selection over the summer and discussions and events will be planned for the 2015-16 school year.

Spring Fine Arts Events

The Spring Fine Arts Festival is underway!
All are welcome to attend the following events.

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Spring Band Concert

3:00 pm in the Resurrection Little Theatre

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Spring Choral Concert

7:00 pm in the Resurrection Little Theatre

Friday, May 8, 2015

Spring Art Exhibit

6:00 pm at Resurrection

Friday, May 8, 2015

Spring Drama Showcase

7:00 pm in the Resurrection Little Theatre

Tickets: $3 in advance, $5 at the door

All events will be held at Resurrection College Prep
and there will be no fee, unless indicated above.

Parent/Teacher Conferences for 2015-16

As a result of surveying parents, Resurrection College Prep will offer Parent/Teacher Conferences twice during the 2015-16 school year. Please read this letter from Principal Maria Hawk and President Sr. Donna Marie about Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Principal's Letter & President's Blog

Take a few moments to read Principal Maria Hawk's May 2015 letter to parents and students with information about the end of the current school year and upcoming news about the 2015-16 school year.

Also, read Sr. Donna Marie's recent blog posts about remembrances of Francis Cardinal George and recent student accomplishments.

Talcott Avenue Traffic Update

Construction is continuing on the sewers along Talcott Avenue and surrounding Resurrection. Read the update here.

Upcoming Parent Meetings

Parents Club Meeting - Tues, May 12 at 7 pm in the Library. All parents are welcome to attend and learn about plans for the 2015-16 school year and ways to be involved! Incoming freshmen parents are encouraged to attend.

Parents Club is looking for new active members. If you have an interest in helping we will find a place for you. Talented individuals willing to share their skills are needed. We are specifically seeking people who have a background or interest in: Marketing, Decorating, Sales, Writing, Event Planning, Organizing, Creative, Finance/Accounting.

Please e-mail amartorano@reshs.org and/or attend the May 12 meeting if you are willing to help out.

Athletic Boosters Meeting - Thurs, May 14 at 6 pm in the cafeteria ~ All parents and athletic supporters are welcome to attend.

England Trip Parent Meeting - Thurs, May 14 at 7 pm in the Library ~ Parents of students traveling to England in June 2015 are strongly encouraged to attend. Please contact Ms. Noreen Maluchnik at nmaluchnik@reshs.org if you are unable to attend.

Men's Club Meeting - Tues, May 19 at 7 pm in the cafeteria ~

All men - fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers, uncles and others - are welcome to attend.

Special Events Survey

We want to hear from you!

We want to know the interests of our

Resurrection alumnae and parent community

better in order to plan special events that

would be of the most interest to you.

Please take a few minutes to complete

the survey below before June 1, 2015.

Thank you to our sponsors!

We would like to once again thank everyone who helped to make this year's Charity & Truth Gala a wonderful success!

The event raised over $80,000 to help further the educational opportunities and provide scholarships for our students.

We would like to give a special thanks to all our Gala Sponsors. Please consider supporting them with your patronage.

AP & Final Exam Schedule

Exam Schedule

ResPunzel Project

On Monday, May 18 the Science Club, along with Pantene, is hosting the annual ResPunzel hair donation program. All hair types are accepted, except dyed, bleached or permed hair. Hair stylists will be available during lunch and seminar to cut 8 or more inches from all students and staff members who are willing to donate. All donated hair is used to make wigs for cancer patients.

Contact Ms. Dawn Konow at dkonow@reshs.org with any questions.

Academic Support Program Fundraiser

All parents and friends of Resurrection are invited to attend a fundraising event to benefit the

Resurrection Academic Support Program

on Monday, May 18 from 6:30-9:30 pm at

Nonno Pino's Restaurant in Edison Park.

The cost is $40 per person and includes
open bar, appetizers, raffles and silent auction.
More information is available here.

Spring Sports Banquet

Parents and Resurrection spring student-athletes are invited
to attend the Spring Sports Banquet
on Monday, June 1 at 6:00 pm

at White Eagle Banquets.

Tickets are $23 and are available online.
Online tickets must be purchased by Sunday, May 17.
Spring Athletic Banquet Invite & Ticket Info

Summer Learning at Resurrection
Check out the summer classes & workshops
that are being offered at Resurrection this year!

Registration ends May 29, 2015.

High School Courses & Workshops

for students entering grades 9-12

- English

- Career & Technology

- Mathematics

- Religion

- Science

- Social Sciences

- World Languages

Summer Athletic Camps
for girls entering grades 5-12 (limited offerings grades 1-4)

Basketball: Skills Camp; Shooting Camp; Position Skills Camp;
Volleyball: Skills Camp; Setter's Camp; Defense & Passing Camp;

Softball: Pitchers & Catchers Camp; Softball Positional Camp;
Lacrosse Camp; Bowling Camp, Soccer Camp;
Golf Camp; Running Camp; and Tennis Camp.

1 & 2 week camps available based on age and skill level.

Summer Athletic & Summer Learning Guide