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Crusader Wear Day
September 1, 2023

​​​​​​​Bring $1 to donate to Fr. Deo's Church in ZambiaOn Crusader Wear Days, students can wear any SOSM t-shirt, sweatshirt, or jersey with appropriate skirts, shorts, or pants. Skirts and shorts ...

LAST DAY to Order Crusader Wear
September 3, 2023

Order online: https://smsfall2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Preschool Lunch Bunch Begins
September 5, 2023

Please contact Mandy Castle with any questions about Lunch Bunch.

PGC Picture Day
September 5, 2023

Students should dress as follows: Preschool (2's - Jr. Kindergarten) - Dressy clothes (see below)Kindergarten - 3rd Grade - Dressy clothes (see below)Tuesday/Thursday Preschool students will be tak...

Vision & Hearing Screening
September 5, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

VISION: The vision screening is required for all preschool children age 3 and older and children in Kindergarten, 2nd, and 8th grade. All students with an IEP or 504, transfer students, and student...

7th Girls Volleyball GAME (Double Header) @St. A's
September 5, 2023 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Game 1: 5:30 p.m. Game 2: 6:30 p.m.

Lunch Orders Due
September 6, 2023

How to Order and See MenusStep 1: Go to: www.kiddoscatering.com/SOSM to Order Lunches (be sure to bookmark this page!)Step 2: Click "Order Lunches or Make Changes"Step 3: Click "Create A New Accoun...

7th Grade Girls Volleyball PRACTICE
September 6, 2023 | 7:30 AM - 8:40 AM

Coaches: Martha Stride and Catherine Homan

Origami Club (PGC)
September 6, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding.  Learn origami from Ms. Recker, who learned origami when she lived in Japan!  Origami teaches patience, concentration, and cooperative learning.  Join ...

Vision & Hearing Screening
September 6, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

VISION: The vision screening is required for all preschool children age 3 and older and children in Kindergarten, 2nd, and 8th grade. All students with an IEP or 504, transfer students, and student...

Dance Club (PGC)
September 6, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Come exercise and dance with Ms. Recker!  Each week, we will explore a different style of dance: ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and musical theatre.  No dance experience is necessary - all levels are welco...

8th Girls Volleyball GAME (double-header) HOME vs. SFX
September 6, 2023 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Game 1: 6:00 p.m. Game 2: 7:00 p.m.

Vision & Hearing Screening
September 7, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

VISION: The vision screening is required for all preschool children age 3 and older and children in Kindergarten, 2nd, and 8th grade. All students with an IEP or 504, transfer students, and student...

PGC Math Club
September 7, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Join Ms. Agostinelli and Ms. Mitchell for Math Club! Each week we will begin the session by completing math homework given from classroom teachers. The rest of the time will be spent with engaging ...

8th Grade Girls Volleyball PRACTICE
September 7, 2023 | 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM

Coaches: John Abuja, Michael Schreiber, and Gosia Kalinowski

Back to School Night for Preschool (PreK2 - Jr. Kindergarten)
September 7, 2023 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

We are so excited to welcome parents back into the buildings for our annual Back-to-School Night.To provide a setting where parents can have more time with their teachers, we are splitting up the g...

Stock the Lounge
September 8, 2023 | 8:30 AM - 8:50 AM

Help "Stock the Lounge" to show our teachers how much we appreciate them! Bring your items at drop-off time. 8:30-8:40 a.m. at the UGC 8:30-8:50 a.m. at the PGC We have approximately 35 teachers an...

Vision & Hearing Screening
September 8, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

VISION: The vision screening is required for all preschool children age 3 and older and children in Kindergarten, 2nd, and 8th grade. All students with an IEP or 504, transfer students, and student...

Virtual Coffee: Registering for High School
September 8, 2023 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Parents of 7th and 8th-grade students, please join us for a virtual coffee to learn about how to register for high school on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. on Zoom.Veteran parents and SOSM...

UGC Gym Unavailable
September 9, 2023 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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UGC Gym Unavailable
September 10, 2023 | 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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8th Grade lead Mass
September 10, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

More details to comeContact: Mandy Castle

Cheerleading Practice
September 10, 2023 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Contact: Megan McCampbell, Kerri Breslin, and Katie Feeney

UGC Gym Unavailable
September 10, 2023 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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7th Grade Girls Volleyball PRACTICE
September 11, 2023 | 7:30 AM - 8:40 AM

Coaches: Martha Stride and Catherine Homan

PGC Choir
September 11, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

For Grades 1st and 2ndContact: Amber Ferguson

Athletic Director Meeting
September 11, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Newspaper Club
September 11, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Grades: 6-8 Registration: Newspaper Registration FormContact: Mrs. Hogan and Mrs. Tazioli

UGC Choir
September 12, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

Registration: Complete the attached form and bring it to the first rehearsal Choir RegistrationContact: Mr. Manges 

School Mass (4th - 8th Grades)
September 12, 2023 | 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM
8th Grade Parent Meeting
September 12, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The 8th Grade Coordinators will host an informational meeting for all 8th grade parents about the events of the 8th grade year on  Zoom. Please use this link to log in.

Lunch Orders Due
September 13, 2023

How to Order and See MenusStep 1: Go to: www.kiddoscatering.com/SOSM to Order Lunches (be sure to bookmark this page!)Step 2: Click "Order Lunches or Make Changes"Step 3: Click "Create A New Accoun...

7th Grade Girls Volleyball PRACTICE
September 13, 2023 | 7:30 AM - 8:40 AM

Coaches: Martha Stride and Catherine Homan

Origami Club (PGC)
September 13, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding.  Learn origami from Ms. Recker, who learned origami when she lived in Japan!  Origami teaches patience, concentration, and cooperative learning.  Join ...

School Mass (1st- 3rd Grades)
September 13, 2023 | 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM
Dance Club (PGC)
September 13, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Come exercise and dance with Ms. Recker!  Each week, we will explore a different style of dance: ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and musical theatre.  No dance experience is necessary - all levels are welco...

PGC Math Club
September 14, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Join Ms. Agostinelli and Ms. Mitchell for Math Club! Each week we will begin the session by completing math homework given from classroom teachers. The rest of the time will be spent with engaging ...

Back to School Night for 4th - 8th Grade
September 14, 2023 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

We are so excited to welcome parents to the UGC for our last Back-to-School Night! Below is the schedule for the evening. Please enter through the Oakwood Doors. 6:00 p.m. 4th & 5th Grade paren...

Preschool Parents Night Out
September 14, 2023 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Preschool parents are invited to get to know each other at a casual get-together at Prairie Bar in Lake Bluff. The Alley Patio will be reserved for SOSM, and there will be a cash bar available. Dro...

Homecoming Pep Rally & Crusader Wear Day
September 15, 2023

Pep Rally begins at 2:30 p.m. with the introduction of our Fall Athletes followed by the presentation of the 8th grade class. Each 8th grader will be called up to present a flower to their parent o...

6th Girls Volleyball HOME GAME
September 15, 2023 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
5th Girls Volleyball GAME @ OLPH
September 16, 2023 | 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM
UGC Gym Unavailable
September 16, 2023 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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UGC Gym Unavailable
September 17, 2023 | 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Cheerleading Practice
September 17, 2023 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Contact: Megan McCampbell, Kerri Breslin, and Katie Feeney

7th Grade Girls Volleyball PRACTICE
September 18, 2023 | 7:30 AM - 8:40 AM

Coaches: Martha Stride and Catherine Homan

UGC Chess - Fall Session
September 18, 2023 | 7:50 AM - 8:30 AM

UGC – 13 weeks on Monday mornings 8am-bell:September 18, 25,October 2, (no school on the 9 th - Columbus Day), 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27,December 4, 11, 18 (Early Dismissal 12/22 for Chris...

PGC Choir
September 18, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

For Grades 1st and 2ndContact: Amber Ferguson

Newspaper Club
September 18, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Grades: 6-8 Registration: Newspaper Registration FormContact: Mrs. Hogan and Mrs. Tazioli

7th Girls Volleyball GAME @FHC
September 18, 2023 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Basketball Registration Opens
September 19, 2023

Open to Boys & Girls in 5th - 8th GradeRegister: https://forms.gle/cn5ZvMW1S58jS5gW9

UGC Gym Unavailable
September 19, 2023

No games or practices - Religious Ed Classes

UGC Choir
September 19, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

Registration: Complete the attached form and bring it to the first rehearsal Choir RegistrationContact: Mr. Manges 

PGC (2nd-3rd) Chess - Fall Session
September 19, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

Chess-Ed Coordinator – Alice Holt – aholt729@earthlink.netPGC – 13 weeks on Tuesday mornings 8am-bell:September 19, 26,October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,November 7, 14, (no class 11/21) and class Nov 28,De...

School Mass (4th - 8th Grades)
September 19, 2023 | 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM
Lunch Orders Due
September 20, 2023

How to Order and See MenusStep 1: Go to: www.kiddoscatering.com/SOSM to Order Lunches (be sure to bookmark this page!)Step 2: Click "Order Lunches or Make Changes"Step 3: Click "Create A New Accoun...

7th Grade Girls Volleyball PRACTICE
September 20, 2023 | 7:30 AM - 8:40 AM

Coaches: Martha Stride and Catherine Homan

Int/Adv. Band
September 20, 2023 | 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

5th - 8th GradeContact: Kyle.Anderson@musicarts.com

Origami Club (PGC)
September 20, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding.  Learn origami from Ms. Recker, who learned origami when she lived in Japan!  Origami teaches patience, concentration, and cooperative learning.  Join ...

PGC (K-1st) Chess - Fall Session
September 20, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

PGC – 13-weeks on Wednesday mornings 8am-bell:September 20, 27,October 4, 11, 18, 25,November 1, 8, 15, (no class on the 22) and class Nov 29,December 6, 13, 20 (Early Dismissal 12/22 Christmas Bre...

School Mass (K - 3rd Grades)
September 20, 2023 | 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM
Beginner Band
September 20, 2023 | 11:49 AM - 12:29 PM
SOSM Brownie Troop #47457
September 20, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Leaders: Michelle Kijek (mfricke@live.com, 312.952.0220) and Leah Woock (leah_woock@yahoo.com, 646.457.7616)

Dance Club (PGC)
September 20, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Come exercise and dance with Ms. Recker!  Each week, we will explore a different style of dance: ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and musical theatre.  No dance experience is necessary - all levels are welco...

Altar Server Training
September 20, 2023 | 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Altar Server Training 4th-8th graders who have received First Communion. Must attend two sessions, the second session is on October 3rd. Register here.Contact: Father Alcantera

7th Girls Volleyball GAME (double header) HOME vs. OLPH
September 20, 2023 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Game 1: 4:00 p.m. Game 2: 5:00 p.m.

PGC Math Club
September 21, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Join Ms. Agostinelli and Ms. Mitchell for Math Club! Each week we will begin the session by completing math homework given from classroom teachers. The rest of the time will be spent with engaging ...

Kindergarten & 1st Grade Parents Night Out
September 21, 2023 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Kindergarten and First Grade parents are invited to get to know each other at a casual get-together at Prairie Bar in Lake Bluff. The Alley Patio will be reserved for SOSM, and there will be a cash...

UGC Gym Unavailable
September 23, 2023 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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UGC Gym Unavailable
September 24, 2023 | 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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PGC Gym Unavailable
September 24, 2023 | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Religious Education

Cheerleading Practice
September 24, 2023 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Contact: Megan McCampbell, Kerri Breslin, and Katie Feeney

7th Grade Girls Volleyball PRACTICE
September 25, 2023 | 7:30 AM - 8:40 AM

Coaches: Martha Stride and Catherine Homan

UGC Chess - Fall Session
September 25, 2023 | 7:50 AM - 8:30 AM

UGC – 13 weeks on Monday mornings 8am-bell:September 18, 25,October 2, (no school on the 9 th - Columbus Day), 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27,December 4, 11, 18 (Early Dismissal 12/22 for Chris...

PGC Choir
September 25, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

For Grades 1st and 2ndContact: Amber Ferguson

Friendship Bracelet Club (PGC)
September 25, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Grades: 1st - 3rdRegister: Friendship Bracelet Club - limited to the first 14 registrationsContact: Mrs. Thomas

Newspaper Club
September 25, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Grades: 6-8 Registration: Newspaper Registration FormContact: Mrs. Hogan and Mrs. Tazioli

8th Grade Girls Volleyball PRACTICE
September 25, 2023 | 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM

Coaches: John Abuja, Michael Schreiber, and Gosia Kalinowski

UGC Gym Unavailable
September 26, 2023

No games or practices - Religious Ed Classes

UGC Choir
September 26, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

Registration: Complete the attached form and bring it to the first rehearsal Choir RegistrationContact: Mr. Manges 

PGC (2nd-3rd) Chess - Fall Session
September 26, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

Chess-Ed Coordinator – Alice Holt – aholt729@earthlink.netPGC – 13 weeks on Tuesday mornings 8am-bell:September 19, 26,October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,November 7, 14, (no class 11/21) and class Nov 28,De...

School Mass (4th - 8th Grades)
September 26, 2023 | 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM
8th Girls Volleyball GAME (double header) @ OLPH
September 26, 2023 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Game 1: 6:30 p.m. Game 2: 7:30 p.m.

Lunch Orders Due
September 27, 2023

How to Order and See MenusStep 1: Go to: www.kiddoscatering.com/SOSM to Order Lunches (be sure to bookmark this page!)Step 2: Click "Order Lunches or Make Changes"Step 3: Click "Create A New Accoun...

7th Grade Girls Volleyball PRACTICE
September 27, 2023 | 7:30 AM - 8:40 AM

Coaches: Martha Stride and Catherine Homan

Int/Adv. Band
September 27, 2023 | 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

5th - 8th GradeContact: Kyle.Anderson@musicarts.com

Origami Club (PGC)
September 27, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding.  Learn origami from Ms. Recker, who learned origami when she lived in Japan!  Origami teaches patience, concentration, and cooperative learning.  Join ...

PGC (K-1st) Chess - Fall Session
September 27, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

PGC – 13-weeks on Wednesday mornings 8am-bell:September 20, 27,October 4, 11, 18, 25,November 1, 8, 15, (no class on the 22) and class Nov 29,December 6, 13, 20 (Early Dismissal 12/22 Christmas Bre...

School Mass (K - 3rd Grades)
September 27, 2023 | 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM
Beginner Band
September 27, 2023 | 11:49 AM - 12:29 PM
Dance Club (PGC)
September 27, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Come exercise and dance with Ms. Recker!  Each week, we will explore a different style of dance: ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and musical theatre.  No dance experience is necessary - all levels are welco...

PGC Math Club
September 28, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Join Ms. Agostinelli and Ms. Mitchell for Math Club! Each week we will begin the session by completing math homework given from classroom teachers. The rest of the time will be spent with engaging ...

8th Grade Girls Volleyball PRACTICE
September 28, 2023 | 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM

Coaches: John Abuja, Michael Schreiber, and Gosia Kalinowski

2nd&3rd Parents Night Out
September 28, 2023 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

2nd & 3rd Grade parents are invited to get to know each other at a casual get-together at Prairie Bar in Lake Bluff. The Alley Patio will be reserved for SOSM, and there will be a cash bar avai...

Last Day for Basketball Registration
September 29, 2023

Open to Boys & Girls in 5th - 8th GradeRegister: https://forms.gle/cn5ZvMW1S58jS5gW9

Beginner Band
September 29, 2023 | 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

Contact: Kyle.Anderson@musicarts.com

Virtual Early Childhood Information Session
September 29, 2023 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Parents with children ages 2 through 5 are invited to a Virtual Information Session to learn more about Early Childhood at the School of St. Mary.SOSM offers varied Early Childhood programs to buil...

Int./Adv. Band
September 29, 2023 | 11:49 AM - 12:29 PM

Contact: Kyle.Anderson@musicarts.com

7th Girls Volleyball Tournament
September 30, 2023

Game times TBDPool play tournament with 3 guaranteed games, with the first games set for 8:30 am and Championship and Third Place games beginning around 2-2:30 pm.  7th Grade Tournament Participant...

UGC Gym Unavailable
September 30, 2023 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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2023-2024 Calendar Highlights

This is a listing of the key dates for the School of St. Mary. Please refer to the full calendar (above) for the most up-to-date information. All dates are subject to change. 

 

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