Welcome to St. Emily's School!

SUMMER HOURS

June 11 - June 27 -- 9a.m.-12p.m.

The school office will be closed during the month of July. Any messages left during this time will be returned in a timely manner.

August 4 - August 22 -- Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays -- 9a.m. - 2 p.m.

August 25 (First day of School) -- 7:30a.m. - 12 p.m. Regular school office hours will begin on Tuesday, August 26 -- 7:30 a.m. - 3:15p.m.

School Registration for the 2008-2009 school year is open to all. Please contact the school office at (847) 296-3490 for a tour of the school or to register.

 

ST. EMILY SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB PERFORMANCE

Mrs. Ann Buechele, 6th grade teacher at St. Emily School, showed off her talents as director, producer, choreographer and all around expert on the set of the production "The Grinch". Mrs. Buechele, Ms. Sandie Brogmus - 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Char Schiller - choir director and the students worked very hard over many weeks to bring this delightful and crowd pleasing rendition to St. Emily School. The dance ensemble and costumes were magnificent. Here is looking to many more great things from Mrs. Buechele and the Drama Club.

This St. Emily student does a great job of performing The Grinch

 

ST. EMILY 5TH GRADE STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT ENDANGERED ANIMALS

Every year Mrs. Nancy Morris, 5th grade teacher at St. Emily School, teaches a unit on endangered animals.  The students choose an endangered animal and then research and report on the animal to the class.  The children gather facts and pictures and create a tri-fold poster to show the class.  The unit culminates with an auction for the 5th and 6th grade students. The children raise money by auctioning their new and gently used items to other students. Money is raised and sent to organizations that save endangered animals. For the second consecutive year, the auction raised more than $1,300 to save these animals. The students learn a great deal about the animals they are adopting. The students love the idea of adopting and learning about wildlife as well as the added bonus of bringing home something different. The auction is held every year in Sullivan Hall and is attended by several grades.

Ms. Brogmus models a cape as Mrs. Morris leads the auction

 

ST. EMILY SCHOOL GIVES TO OTHERS

Seventh and eighth grade students at St. Emily School understand that Christmas isn't just about receiving. They know that for some children, presents aren't always under the Christmas tree.  Some families don't have the money or resources to provide their children with necessities or toys.  Every year our St. Emily students try to make Christmas a little happier for these children.  Our students bring a gift that the child has requested, wrap the gift and make a card to go along with the gift.  Teachers then deliver the gifts.  Our students look forward every year to choosing the gifts, wrapping them and making the cards and they understand how important each of these gifts, no matter how big or small, are to the children.

 

ST. EMILY FAMILY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (FSA) AND FACULTY AND STAFF HOLD RENIASSANCE FAIRE
The St. Emily FSA along with the entire faculty and staff of the school put together its First Renaissance Faire. The Renaissance theme was used in school to teach all the grades about life back then. There was much work to be done--scenery needed to be made, costumes designed, games to develop. The eight graders even made a "Sherwood Forest" scene in Sullivan Hall. Everyone had a wonderful time! There were even jousting games and raffle prizes in the gym and we had a Queen that would "knight" some of the children. Thanks to everyone for all your hard work--it was well worth the fun!

Father Ron even got into the ring for a "Joust"

SEVENTH & EIGHTH GRADERS LEARN ABOUT THE RENAISSANCE
The 7th & 8th grade students have been studying Florence, Italy, the Birthplace of the Renaissance. Besides being introduced to this exciting city and time, students have studied key players in this movement. One of them was Michelangelo! While learning about his life and accomplishments, students were asked to put themselves in his shoes--literally! To mimic how he painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, the junior high students affixed a piece of paper to the underside of their desks and laid on their backs to create an artistic rendering of a bible scene. Students felt Michelangelo's pain as they worked in this uncomfortable position. After they were finished, students were surprised at their artwork. Some work improved, while others felt their work regressed because of the awkward perspective they had when drawing. Students artwork will then be attached to ceiling of the classroom just like Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel!