2018/2019 YEARBOOK – it’s time to order your yearbook! We are using the same company as last year. Your yearbooks must be ordered on-line.  You will be able to personalize a two page spread, if you are interested, as well. Please go to:  https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1014024211591534

GEOGRAPHY BEE will be held on Friday, January 25 at 1:00 in the gym.

VOLLEYBALL PICTURES will be taken on Tuesday, January 22, beginning at 2:30. Players should bring their uniforms to school that day.

STATE OF ILLINOIS TUITION TAX CREDIT forms were mailed last week. Please watch your mail for this important information that you will need when filing your State of Illinois taxes in order to receive the tax credit for students in kindergarten – 8^th grade.

2019 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

Catholic Schools Week kicks off Friday with our fish fry at the Oglesby Knights of Columbus, serving 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Fried cod or shrimp, or a combo plate will be available; includes french fries, cole slaw, bread and dessert. Carry outs available - call 815-883-3181.

Also, don’t forget to purchase your Catholic School Week dinner tickets – form was in your CSW packet, along with raffle tickets for Lunch With the Principal. Time slots are filling for Bring Your Parent to School Day, so if you have not sent your request in, please so do soon.  

CSW UPDATE: On January 28, “We Celebrate our Community” Day – we will be collecting BRAND NEW socks, mittens/gloves, scarves and hats for the PADS homeless shelter.

A Catholic Schools Week schedule of events was sent home last week, if you need an additional copy, please contact the school office.

HOLY FAMILY PARISH NEWS

K OF C POSTER CONTEST: we are happy to announce that Ella (4^th grade) was the runner-up in the “Keep Christ in Christmas” poster contest in the 8-10 year old division.  The KofC will be submitting her entry at the district level for judging – Congratulations and Good Luck Ella!

65^th ANNIVERSARY RAFFLE: Congratulations to Lou & Lisa Wasilewski, winners of the raffle drawing held on January 5^th, in the amount of $365!  Tickets are still available for purchase at the church offie for our future drawings.