April 2016
Culinary Kids Program
On Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Resurrection hosted the Culinary Kids Program for a morning of cooking and learning about the importance of a healthy diet. We welcomed Palmer House Executive Chef Stephen Henry along with members of his staff, Chicago City Clerk Susana Mendoza, Chicago Sky Women's Basketball player Tamera Young, Alderman Anthony Napolitano and Resurrection alumna and NBC Sports Reporter Peggy Kusinski. 
Feed My Starving Children

Congratulations to the National Honor Society (NHS) who sponsored a day of service at Feed My Starving Children on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Resurrection participants packed 82 boxes of food or 2,952 meals for hungry children. 

A special thanks to the NHS Officers; NHS Moderators - Ms. Konow & Ms. Maluchnik; Ms. Loughran and all the parents who joined us. Together we made a difference in the lives of children around the world.

Ladies Day Mass & Brunch Success
Thank you to the Resurrection Men's Club for hosting the annual Ladies Day Mass & Brunch on Sunday, March 20, 2016.  Over 120 guests enjoyed a lovely morning with Palm Sunday Mass celebrated by Father Britto Berchmans and then a delicious catered brunch. Special thank you to the Resurrection Men's Club for their continued support and dedication to the school and for their $1500 donation they presented to the school at the brunch.
Scholarship Applications Due Monday, April 4

Scholarship Opportunities

Various Resurrection Scholarships are currently available for the 2016-17 school year and applications are due back to Resurrection by Monday, April 4, 2016. View all scholarship opportunities here.
   
Class of 2020 Scholarship Opportunities

Incoming freshmen families are encouraged to see if their daughters are eligible for scholarships being offered by the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce, the Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce, the Sister Carmen de Barros Foundation or and the Madonna Scholars Foundation.  Links to the applications can be found here. 

Summer Programs Registration  
 Summer Athletic Camps, Summer Classes and
Summer Enrichment courses are available for registration!  


Athletic Camps for girls
Camps in 9 sports available in June & July, 2016 - grades 1-12

Science & Technology Camps for girls & boys
Camp Invention - grades 1-6 & Innovation Project - grades 6-8
Computer Explorers (Robotics, Coding, Minecraft & more) - grades 6-8

Academic & Enrichment Classes
Drama, CSI Forensics, Speech, Math ACT Prep, College Essay Writing & more
Various offerings - all junior high school & high school students (girls & boys) welcome

The College Transition: Movin' On / The Road to Adulthood
Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 7 pm in the Little Theatre
 
Resurrection seniors and parents are invited to a special presentation about the transition to college that will be held at Resurrection on April 6, 2016, and will be hosted by the Guidance Departments at Resurrection College Prep and Notre Dame College Prep.

The speaker will be Gloria Mueller, an educator who was the Coordinator of College Counseling at Glenbrook South High School for 17 years.  She served as the chairperson of the Midwest Region of the College Board, and also served as the elected delegate from Illinois on the National Association for College Admissions Counseling Assembly.

Sunday, April 10, 2016
 at 11 am at Chief O'Neill's, 3471 N. Elston Avenue in Chicago
RSVP to aschneider@reshs.org by April 4, 2016.

Join faculty member/adult education teacher Mr. Mike Longo, as well as librarians Ms. Ann Marie Schneider and Ms. Ellen Olker, for brunch and discussion of Leon Uris' book Trinity in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Uprising.

Trivia Night spaces are going fast!  

Register TODAY to secure a space for your team.


Wall of Honor Inductions

All are welcome to join us for Mass & the Wall of Honor awards on Saturday, April 16, 2016. 

The following alumnae will be honored:

Blessed Celine Award Recipients
Tina Larson '06
Maureen Masha '73
Alane Repa '69
 Sr. Carolyn Sneigowski '62

Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
Andrea Mendyk '98
Brooke Dahm '10
The Resurrection Gymnastics teams of 1984-1985, 1985-1986,
1988-1989, 1989-1990, 1990-1991 and 1991-1992

Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 12, 2016 to keven@reshs.org or 773.775.6616 Ext 140
to ensure adequate seating and refreshments.
 
Cultural Exchange Academy 
Resurrection College Prep High School will be participating in a program that provides opportunities for Chinese students in the United States, the Cultural Exchange Academy.  All are invited to attend an informational meeting on Monday, April 18 at 6:30 pm in the Resurrection library.  The informational meeting will present more about the program, its goals and the enriching opportunities it has for both Chinese and American students.
 
One of the very positive features of this program is the opportunity for the Chinese students to experience American family life by living with a host family.  American families have a wonderful opportunity to welcome a Chinese high school student into their home and open their heart to learning more about the world.  Host families are provided a monthly stipend as compensation for food, overhead and transportation.
 
To learn more you can visit:  http://cultureacademy.org/about-us/
 
Resurrection College Prep High School
Men's Club 
4th Annual Raffle
 
Tickets are $10 each
 
1st Prize:  $500
2nd Prize:  $250
3rd, 4th and 5th Prize:  $100
 
Drawing held on April 19, 2016
Winner need not be present 
Parents Club News 

The next Parents Club meeting will be Tuesday, May 10, 2016. There will be several Parents Club board vacancies for the 2016-17 school year.  All parents, particularly underclassmen parents, are strongly encouraged to consider becoming more involved by taking a position on the Parents Club board.  For more information contact Alisa Martorano at amartorano@reshs.org or 773.775.6616 Ext 142.  
 
Upcoming Parent Meetings
 Be Informed *  Stay Connected * Get Involved 

Athletic Boosters Meeting - Thursday, April 14 at 6 pm in the Main Office Conference Room ~ All are welcome to get involved and support the athletic program at Resurrection. 

Cultural Exchange Academy Meeting - Monday, April 18 at 6:30 pm in the Library ~ All parents are welcome to attend this information session about the Resurrection partnership with the Cultural Exchange Academy.
 
Men's Club Meeting - Tuesday, April 19 at 7 pm at Resurrection~ All men are invited and encouraged to attend. 

Parents Club Meeting - Tuesday, May 10 at 7 pm in the Library ~ all Resurrection parents and guardians are welcome to attend. 
Principal's Letter & President's Update
 
Take a few minutes to read Principal Maria Hawk's April 2016 letter with updates for parents and students, including information about Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, which will be held May 2-6. Students and parents are encouraged to send Notes of Appreciation and return note(s) to the School Office no later than Friday, April 29. 

Also, see Sr. Donna Marie's blog, which includes a special Easter message.
Congratulations Candy Chau
 
Resurrection senior Candy Chau took first place in Chemistry in the recent Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) Sectionals competition held at North Central College on March 17, 2016. She will be advancing to the State Competition on April 12, 2016 in Champaign, IL. Way to go, Candy!
Honor Society Inductions
Monday, April 25, 2016
7 pm in the Little Theatre

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Mark your calendar for the annual Honor Society Inductions.  
Students who are being inducted will receive invitations soon.

Senior Scholarship & Awards Ceremony 
Monday, May 16, 2016
7 pm in the Little Theatre

Senior parents - mark your calendar for this event.
Seniors - please bring all college acceptance letters and scholarship
awards to Guidance by Thursday, April 14. 
Spring 2016 Resurrection Fine Arts Events
ART, DANCE, DRAMA & MUSIC

Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Spring Chamber Concert
7:00 pm in the Resurrection Chapel

Thursday, April 28, 2016
Spring Band Concert
7:00 pm in the Resurrection Little Theatre

Friday, April 29, 2016
Spring Choral Concert
7:00 pm in the Resurrection Little Theatre

Friday, May 6, 2016
Spring Art Exhibit
6:00 pm at Resurrection

Friday, May 6, 2016
Spring Drama Showcase
7:00 pm in the Resurrection Little Theatre

Thursday, May 12, 2016
Spring Dance Showcase
7:00 pm in the Resurrection Little Theatre

Friday, May 13, 2016
Honors Dance Performance
parents welcome to attend during Seminar 
(approximately 11:15 am to 12:30 pm)
in the Resurrection Little Theatre

Spring Athletics
 Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field and Water Polo are underway!
 
Cheer on the Bandits!
Chipotle Fundraiser
Wednesday, April 27
noon to 4 pm
Chipotle at 119 S. Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge

Support the Resurrection College Prep Athletic Boosters on Wednesday, April 27 (an early dismissal day for Resurrection students!)  by having lunch at Chipotle in Park Ridge.  50% of the proceeds will be donated back to Resurrection when you bring this flyer or show it on your smartphone.
Spain, France, Italy - Via Aurelia
  
Resurrection College Prep High School will be offering an educational trip to Spain, France, and Italy from June 26 to July 5, 2017 which is open to current freshmen and sophomores of Resurrection College Prep. The trip will be coordinated with ACIS Educational Travel and will be led by Resurrection Social Studies teacher Ms. Maria Fumic and Ms. Amanda Stieber.

The trip is designed to allow students to explore the rich history of Spain, France and Italy. Via Aurelia is the most comprehensive tour of the Mediterranean where students will visit and explore all three countries and visit cities such as Barcelona, Provence, Nice, Florence, Pisa and Rome.  Also, the students will experience many hands-on activities and excursions that will fully immerse them into the Spanish, French and Italian cultures.
 
Details and the Via Aurelia Itinerary can be found here.  Please contact Ms. Maria Fumic at mfumic@reshs.org with any questions regarding the parent information meeting or to express interest in having your daughter participate in this educational travel opportunity. The 1st deadline for registration is Friday, April 1, 2016, which locks in the current price. If you enroll after April 1 there may be a slight increase in price. 
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