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Res Reminders - Week of January 31, 2016
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Celebrating Catholic Schools Week
Resurrection will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week with prayer, acts of compassion, sharing of knowledge and expressing gratitude. Thank you to all of the Resurrection families who make a Resurrection education possible for their daughters! See the complete schedule of activities planned for Catholic Schools Week at Resurrection here.
Toiletry Drive - this week - Monday to Friday - February 1-5
In conjunction with Catholic Schools Week, a toiletry drive will be held and all donations will go to New Hope Food Pantry. Student collections will be made in their English classes.
Freshmen: deodorant and soap
Sophomores: toothbrushes and toothpaste
Juniors: Hair care items (i.e. brushes, combs, hair ties)
Seniors: feminine hygiene products
Staff: lotion and moisturizer
Charity & Truth Gala Ad Book & Auctions
The Resurrection Charity & Truth Gala is just 3 weeks away. Make your reservations and check out ALL the ways you can support the Gala - by placing a Well Wisher ad, donating a bottle of wine, regifting items for our baskets and auction, donating gift certificate or helping solicit donated items.
Ads for the Ad Book are being accepted until tomorrow, Monday, February 1. Place an ad for your business in our Ad Book or send "Well Wishes" to your Resurrection student, to our faculty, to the Sisters of the Resurrection, or to our award recipients. Ads begin at just $25. See the Sponsorship & Advertising Participation Form to place an ad.
The Charity & Truth Gala will be held on Saturday, February 20 from 6 pm to 11 pm at Café La Cave in Des Plaines. Join us as we celebrate and support the Resurrection College Prep Community and present our Renaissance Award to Sr. Stephanie Blaszczynski, C.R. and our Charity and Truth Award to Dr. Christine Kelly (posthumous). The evening will feature silent & live auctions, cocktails and dinner, entertainment and dancing. Reservations are available online and parent and alumnae tables are forming.
Parents Club Lou Malnati's Fundraiser
Support Resurrection while you dine! Resurrection will receive 20% of sales from Lou Malnati's Pizzeria (Park Ridge and Harwood Heights locations) on Tuesday, February 2 from 4:00 - 10:00 pm when you present this flyer.
Res Readers Book Drive
The Res Readers Book Drive to benefit the organization "Chicago Books to Women in Prison" will be held Monday, February 8 to Friday, February 19, 2016. In particular, the following books are in high need: fiction, young adult books, dictionaries, instructional foreign language books and books in Spanish. Books will be collected in the Resurrection Library.
Scholarship Opportunity - John P. and Margaret M. Loftus Scholarship
The John P. and Margaret M. Loftus Scholarship is dedicated to the memory of John P. and Margaret M. Loftus and was established by their family as a memorial to their parents who believed education is the key to a successful future and that education creates opportunities for that success. The $500-$2000 scholarship is awarded to student(s) who work to their full academic capacity and have a strong work ethic; show leadership and community involvement; are respected by their peers and teachers and demonstrate financial need by completing the 2015-16 PSAS. Applications are available online or in the main office and are due back by February 15, 2016.
Tuition Assistance and Scholarship Application Process
The application process for tuition assistance and scholarships begins in January of each year when the PSAS (Private School Aid Service) applications become available on the day of the Entrance Exam. Applications will be available in the main office. In addition, you can download the application here. The PSAS application is the application for tuition assistance and must be completed for many need-based scholarship opportunity as well. PSAS applications are due back to the PSAS company before their March 18, 2016 deadline. Complete the 2016-17 PSAS Online PSAS Online Info Guide Print the 2016-17 PSAS Application Scholarship applications will be available beginning March 1, 2016. Applications are available in the main office and on the school's website. Scholarship applications are due Monday, April 4, 2016. Both the scholarships and the tuition assistance awards are announced by the beginning of June.
Feed My Starving Children Volunteer Opportunity
All Resurrection students and families are invited to join the Resurrection National Honor Society on March 19, 2016 to package meals at the "Feed My Starving Children" location in Libertyville. Students can sign up in room 216 or by contacting Ms. Konow.
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Tues, Feb 2 - Freshmen & Sophomore class retreats (8:15 am - 3 pm at Res)
Tues, Feb 2 - No school for Juniors and Seniors
Wed, Feb 3 - 2016-17 Curriculum Overview for all Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors during their Seminars
Thurs, Feb 4 - Student Council V Show at 7 pm in the Little Theatre
Fri, Feb 5 - Catholic School Week Liturgy at 8:30 am in the Gym
Next Week:
Mon, Feb 15 - Presidents' Day - No school
Wed, Feb 24 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Fri, Feb 26 - Faculty Institute Day - No classes
Sun, March 6 to Sun, March 13 - Online 2016-17 Registration for current students
Tues, March 8 - Parents Club Meeting at 7 pm in the Library
Thurs, March 24 - Sun, April 3 - Easter Break
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