Raider Ramblings
Raider of the Week – Brendan
Brendan embodied the Grad Profile attribute Inspirational when he represented the student council and spoke about leadership at Sunday’s Mass. Brendan could have said no to this speaking opportunity but instead wrote a wonderful piece about his leadership experience at MHR.
Thank you for setting a good example, Brendan!
- March 13 – Parent’s Club Meeting; 6:30 pm – Adamich Hall
- March 15 – Trimester Two Report Cards and Certificates Sent Home
- March 15 – Mary’s Perspective Stations of the Cross (7th Grade); 1:30 pm
5Essentials Survey
Annually, every school throughout Illinois administers the 5Essentials survey to better assess five critical areas to meaningfully improve schools. At MHR, we take this survey very seriously and leverage its results to inform our continuous improvement plans.
Please click the link below to complete our 5 Essentials survey by Friday, March 22. Once complete, please share your confirmation email with me to be included in a $50 Amazon gift card raffle!
http://survey.5-essentials.
MHR 8th Grade Leadership Projects
Our 8th-grade students are hard at work developing projects to enhance our school community through their Leadership class. Stay tuned for more information on how to get involved and support. In the meantime, please find a message to all Grade 1-4 families from a team of 8th-grade students:
This is Maeve Stratton, Dylan Lawrence, Cat Witt, Wyn Shalack, and Hope Harkins. We have created a fun way to end the month as part of our Leadership course. Following each 1:30 Dismissal, there will be games in the gym that we have created for grades 1-4. It will be hosted from 1:30-2:20 on March 25, April 29, and May 20. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey. We are looking for a few different things such as game ideas and chaperones. We hope that your kids will meet new friends, play new games, and have new, fun, and exciting experiences. Thank you for taking the time to read this and we hope to see you there!
South Side Irish Parade
Most Holy Redeemer will have a trolley in the upcoming South Side Irish parade. If you would like to ride on the trolley with us, please contact the rectory to reserve your spot by Friday, March 15.
MHR Foundation Update
The MHR School Foundation is currently seeking applicants for the Board of Directors.
The MHR School Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit entity and aims to support the long-term success of the school, our parish, and our community. The establishment of the MHR Foundation ensures that every year Most Holy Redeemer School will receive a monetary gift from the foundation’s endowment. Building an endowment will help ensure that Most Holy Redeemer can continue to provide quality, value-based Catholic education.
This is a volunteer position, and applicants must be an MHR School alum or a current parishioner and have a minimum of 5 years of work experience. Current or past experience serving on a board of directors is a plus.
If interested in applying, please contact Steve Sise at sjsise@gmail.com.
MHR TRIVIA NIGHT – SAVE THE DATE – April 20
It is beginning to feel like spring again, which can only mean one thing…the annual MHR Trivia Night is near! Join us to find out who’s smarter than a 5th grader on Saturday, April 20th.
Come for the competition, stay for the fun – and big-ticket raffle items! Reserve your team’s table of ten by sending a check for $500, along with the distributed form, to the MHR school office with your team leader’s name today. Questions?? Contact the MHR School Advisory Board at SAB@mhrschool.com.
Hot Lunch
Ordering is ongoing. Please click here each week to order our delicious hot lunch from Country House – www.myschoolaccount.com.
March
- March 19 – Talent Show; 1:30 pm
- March 20 – Reconciliation for Grades 6-7; 12:30 pm in church
- March 20 – MHRts Night – 6:30 – 8:00 pm
- March 21 – Spring Musical – 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm
- March 22 – Spring Musical – 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm
- March 25 – Early Dismissal for Curriculum Collaboration; 8 am – 1:30 pm; Dress Down Day for $1 – Money raised goes to Franzen Fund
- March 27 – Living Stations of the Cross (8th Grade); 1:30 pm
- March 28 – Winter Sports/Activities Assembly and Prayer Service; 12:30 pm
- March 28 – Holy Thursday; 1:30 pm dismissal
- March 29 – Good Friday
- March 29 – April 5 – Easter Vacation
Go Raiders!
Mr. Dan Turney
Principal
Most Holy Redeemer School