School News

Yesterday we started our Stock Market Program for 8th graders ! During this special program students will have a possibility to learn basic rules of investing  which is essential in today’s fast moving world  and prepares our students for the possibilities not yet envisioned !

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We hope you are getting excited and dusting off your running shoes for our own version of marathon, our annual St Ferdinand’ s Track-A-Thon It will be held Tuesday November 4th and Wednesday November 5th. The Track-A-Thon is a very important fundraiser for the school, its Technology program and Athletic Department. See the letter mailed to you in your child’s folders for details. Remember to return both copies of the pledge sheet to school by Monday November 3rd. The pledge form also serves as a permission slip. Students should wear their gym uniforms and gym shoes on Track-a-Thon day. In addition to helping to get pledges, your physical on-site help is needed to make our Track-A-Thon a success. That’s why we kindly ask you to volunteer on that day and will appreciate any kind of help. Come and be with us during this special event. It’s always a lot of fun ! See pictures from last year

During this week each homeroom will participate in age-appropriate activities which will emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle. This activities will include health and nutrition awareness, safety concerns, and issues regarding friendships. Officer Jervier of the Chicago Police Department will continue the G.R.E.A.T. program with the 4th graders, which focuses on avoiding dangerous situations as well as strenghtening interpersonal and relationship skills. It’s always very fruitful time filled with many interesting activities and events.  While each grade level will focus on issues specific to the students’ ages, we will also celebrate our school community with the following activities:

Monday October 27

Students may wear red accessories (sweater, shirt, headband, wrist band, shoes etc) along with their usual uniform  to illustrate their promise to live a drug-free life.

Tuesday October 28

“Your dreams will come true if you don’t use drugs” Students may wear pajamas to school and will share their dreams for the future

Wednesday

“Sock it to drugs” by wearing crazy socks

Thursday October 30

“Tie up drugs” by making and wearing a colorful tie today ! Students can add anti-drug symbols or slogans to the ties. Also each student will receive a package of  colorful lined paper from Dr Mastalerz because “A Drug Free Life Lines Up for a Colorful Future” !

Friday October 31

In addition to attending the Track-a-thon prep rally in the afternoon students will “say boo to drugs” by wearing Halloween costumes

This is always an interesting and fruitful week each year ! see our last year’s gallery
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Congratulations to Kat Lageyevsky, Kayla Paoli Smith and Carina Barillas on participating in the Women’s Writing Festival at Resurrection College Prep High School! Our very own Carina Barillas place 3rd out of 36 eighth graders from schools around Chicago! Wonderful Work Carina!
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Father Jason Torba St. Ferdinand’s Pastor has been awarded a Polish American Heritage Award for an extraordinary achievements and contribution to the Polish American society. Let’s share the joy of this appreciation with Father. Congratulations !!!!