We want to keep our school families informed of the happenings of St. Ferdinand School. Each Thursday, our weekly newsletter, as well as necessary forms, will be posted to this section of the website.
September 26, 2024
Spirit Wear – Order through Oct. 4
PARENT TEACHER STUDENT CONFERENCES Sign-Up Info
Direct Link to Conference Sign-Ups: https://signup.com/group/10571696200110
Sign-up for Extended Day on Oct. 11
Trunk or Treat: Friday, October 18 – volunteer sign up and Participant Info
Letter from DRE to 1st Communion / Confirmation Parents
September 05, 2024
Sept 11: Honoring First Responders Mass and Blessing: September 11, 2024, 8:15am Mass
90th Anniversary Gala Mass Family Participation Request
Wanted_ Wine_Liquor Bottle Donations by 9_13
Parent Incentives for the 90th Gala – Please come!
Dance Registration at Christine Belpedio School of Dance (5945 W. Belmont)
Summer 2024
May 09, 2024
May 02, 2024
April 18, 2024
Culture Fest Ticket PreSale 2024
Family Mass: Sunday, April 21, 2024
CALENDAR CHANGE: NO CLASSES Thursday, April 25th
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St. Ferdinand Cheerleading:
https://www.selectspiritwear.c
St. Ferdinand Cross Country:
https://www.selectspiritwear.c
St. Ferdinand Soccer:
https://www.selectspiritwear.c
St. Ferdinand Volleyball:
https://www.selectspiritwear.c
April 11, 2024
Culture Fest Planning Committee Flier 2024
CALENDAR CHANGE: NO CLASSES Thursday, April 25th
https://www.selectspiritwear.c
St. Ferdinand Cheerleading:
https://www.selectspiritwear.c
St. Ferdinand Cross Country:
https://www.selectspiritwear.c
St. Ferdinand Soccer:
https://www.selectspiritwear.c
St. Ferdinand Volleyball:
https://www.selectspiritwear.c
March 21, 2024
Family Mass – March 24th @8:30am
Donuts and Dialogue: March 25, 7:15am
Culture Fest Planning Committee Flier 2024
CALENDAR CHANGE: NO CLASSES Thursday, April 25th
Holy Week 2024 Church Schedule
Summer Camp 2024 – Registration Open
Instructions for Obtaining End of Year Tuition Statements / Tax Info
Supporting Catholic Schools Scholarships
March 14, 2024
March 07, 2024
February 29, 2024
February 15, 2024
February 08, 2024
February 01, 2024
February Freeze 2024_25 Registration Info
Tuesday, Feb 6: 90 Year Celebration Planning Committee Virtual Meeting #1 – 2/6/2024; 6:30 PM
PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT_ CONFERENCES Sign-Up Link Winter 2024
Sign Up for Extended Day During Parent Teacher Conferences
Instructions for Obtaining End of Year Tuition Statements / Tax Info
Supporting Catholic Schools Scholarships
January 25, 2024
Catholic Schools Week Events 2024
CUDDLE BUDDY BRACELETS flier 2024 – for Migrant Response Fund
Scholastic Book Fair Homepage / E-Wallet: Jan 26 – Feb 2
Parents Club Movie Night Reservation Form
Instructions for Obtaining End of Year Tuition Statements / Tax Info
February Freeze 2024_25 Registration Info
January 18, 2024
7th and 8th Grade Science Fair, January 23
Catholic Schools Week Family Mass VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
BookFair Volunteers Needed – Service Hour Opportunity!
Scholastic Book Fair Homepage / E-Wallet: Jan 26 – Feb 2
Parents Club Movie Night Reservation Form
Parents Club Meeting: January 25
Instructions for Obtaining End of Year Tuition Statements / Tax Info
December 14, 2023
December 07, 2023
November 30, 2023
November 16, 2023
November 09, 2023
November 16th: School Advisory Board Meeting
Calling All Vets: Celebrate Veterans Day with us on November 17th!
Dress Down to support Vets on 11/17, $1
Food Drive Flier 2023: 10 Turkey Treasures (November 06 – November 20)
Thanksgiving Jar Guessing Game (November 13-17)
2023 Gift Card Order / Information
Breakfast With Santa Reservation Form
November 02, 2023
October 26, 2023
October 19, 2023
October 12, 2023
October 05, 2023
September 28, 2023
Fill the Field – Come cheer on Ferd Soccer this Sunday, Oct. 1 !
PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT_ CONFERENCES Sign-Up Link Fall 2023 https://signup.com/group/10571696200110
Pet Blessing October 4, 2023 at 2:00pm in Courtyard
Spirit Wear Webstore now open! https://www.selectspiritwear.com/v5store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=1287
September 21, 2023
September 14, 2023
September 07, 2023
August 31, 2023
August 24, 2023
August 17, 2023
August 07, 2023
June 12, 2023
May 18, 2023
May 11, 2023
Weekly Newsletter: Thursday Thoughts Ferd Words May 14-26 2023
Fun Run Business / Individual Sponsorship Letter 2023
Color Fun Run Info: Student / Parent Information
SAVE OUR SCHOLARSHIPS! 1-min scan to Lawmakers!
School Advisory Board Minutes 3.16.23 Meetings
May 04, 2023
April 27, 2023
April 20, 2023
April 06, 2023
March 30, 2023
March 23, 2023
March 16, 2023
Culture Fest: Planning Committee Needed!
Candied Popcorn Sale – Order Form
2023 St. Ferdinand Summer Camp Information and Registration
Spring Clubs 2023 – Info and Registration
Thursday, March 23: Rice Bowl Lunch Information
Easter Egg Hunt, April 1st – Register by March 22nd!
Instructions to Obtain Year End Tuition Information on FACTS
March 09, 2023
Weekly Newsletter: Thursday Thoughts Ferd Words; March 09-16, 2023
Fish Fry Events: Alumni Night (March 10) and Call for Sweets for St. Joseph Sweet Table (March 17)
Culver’s Servers Needed for Our Next Dine & Share, March 14
Culver’s Dine & Share: Tuesday, March 14, 5:00PM – 8:00PM (Harwood Heights)
Spring Clubs 2023 – Info and Registration
Parent Club Meeting: March 21, 6:30PM
Easter Egg Hunt, April 1st – Register by March 22nd!
5 Essentials Student Survey Info (and opt-out)
5 Essentials Parent Survey – Complete by March 17th!
School Board Minutes, January meeting
Big Shoulders Fund SGO Application Process and Key Dates
Instructions to Obtain Year End Tuition Information on FACTS
March 02, 2023
Thursday Thoughts Ferd Words Weekly Newsletter: March 02 – March 09, 2023
Read Across America Week March 6 – March 10
Culver’s Servers Needed for Our Next Dine & Share, March 14
5 Essentials Student Survey Info (and opt-out)
Big Shoulders Fund SGO Application Process and Key Dates
Instructions to Obtain Year End Tuition Information on FACTS
February 23, 2023
February 16, 2023
February 09, 2023
February Freeze for 2023-24 Information
Cafe Prague Dine and Share: February 14 and February 15
Spring Soccer League Information
Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences: Thursday, February 16
Sign-Up Link for Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences
Lunch Order for Students staying in Extended Care on Parent-Teacher Conference Day: Due February 10
February 16: Valentine’s Dance & Permission Slip
Big Shoulders Fund SGO Application Process and Key Dates
Instructions to Obtain Year End Tuition Information on FACTS
February 02, 2023
Weekly Newsletter: Thursday Thoughts Ferd Words – Feb 05 – 11 2023
February Freeze for 2023-24 Information
Fish Fry Pep Rally, February 09
Spring Soccer League Information
Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences: Thursday, February 16
Sign-Up Link for Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences
Lunch Order for Students staying in Extended Care on Parent-Teacher Conference Day: Due February 10
February 16: Valentine’s Dance & Permission Slip
Big Shoulders Fund SGO Application Process and Key Dates
Instructions to Obtain Year End Tuition Information on FACTS
January 26, 2023
January 19, 2023
January 12, 2023
January 05, 2023
Weekly Newsletter: Thursday Thoughts Ferd Words, January 5-11, 2023
Facebook Live Weekly Video Announcements: Jan 6, 2023
Big Shoulders Fund SGO Application Process and Key Dates – Reservations start next week!
Three Kings Parade: January 8, 2023
Basketball Team Members Only: Spirit Wear Flyer
Parents Club Meeting: January 10, 6:30PM
School Advisory Board Approved Minutes 9.22.22 Meeting
December 15, 2022
December 08, 2022
Weekly Newsletter – Thursday Thoughts Ferd Words Dec 9-15 2022
Monday, December 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe All School Mass
Christmas Show 2022 Specifics and Outfits
Free Breakfast Program Information
Tax Credit Scholarship Letter ID Drive
Gym Roof Repair & DISMISSAL PROCEDURE Notification Letter – Fall 2022
Volunteer Information Packet 2022-2023
December 01, 2022
Weekly Newsletter: Thursday Thoughts Weekly Ferd Words Dec 2-8 2022
Family Mass: Sunday, December 4, 11:30AM
Free Breakfast Program Information
Student Council Candy Corn Guessing Game
Turkey Treasures Food Drive Flier
Tax Credit Scholarship Letter ID Drive
Gym Roof Repair & DISMISSAL PROCEDURE Notification Letter – Fall 2022
November 17, 2022
Thursday Thoughts Ferd Words Weekly Newsletter: Nov 18-Dec 1 2022
Facebook Live Weekly Video Announcements, Thursday 11/17/2022
Sunday, Nov. 20th: Family Mass at 8:30AM
Free Breakfast Program Information
Holiday Gift Card Order Information
Student Council Candy Corn Guessing Game
Turkey Treasures Food Drive Flier
Tax Credit Scholarship Letter ID Drive
Gym Roof Repair & DISMISSAL PROCEDURE Notification Letter – Fall 2022
November 10, 2022
Thursday Thoughts Weekly Newsletter: Novemnber 11 – 17, 2022
Family Reading Night – Friday, November 11, 2022
Student Council Candy Corn Guessing Game
Turkey Treasures Food Drive Flier
Tax Credit Scholarship Letter ID Drive
Movie Night – Thursday, November 17
Gym Roof Repair & DISMISSAL PROCEDURE Notification Letter – Fall 2022
Volunteer Information Packet 2022-2023
November 03, 2022
Thursday Thoughts Weekly Newsletter
Facebook Live Weekly Video Announcements
Dine and Share The Nest: Thursday, November 09, 2022
Dress Down Day – Friday, November 11 – $1
Family Reading Night – Friday, November 11, 2022
Movie Night – Thursday, November 17
Gym Roof Repair & DISMISSAL PROCEDURE Notification Letter – Fall 2022
Volunteer Information Packet 2022-2023
October 27, 2022
Weekly Newsletter: Thursday Thoughts Ferd Words, Oct 24 – 30, 2022
Facebook Live Video Announcements: Thursday, October 27, 2022
Ashley’s Cafe Halloween Pet Parade – October 29
November 3: Picture RETAKE info
Gym Roof Repair & DISMISSAL PROCEDURE Notification Letter – Fall 2022
Volunteer Information Packet 2022-2023
October 20, 2022
October 13, 2022
October 6, 2022
September 29, 2022
September 22, 2022
September 15, 2022
September 8, 2022
September 1, 2022
August 18, 2022
June 12, 2022
June 02, 2022
May 26, 2022
May 19, 2022
May 12, 2022
May 5, 2022
April 28, 2022
April 21, 2022
April 14, 2022
April 07, 2022
March 31, 2022
March 24, 2022
March 17, 2022
March 10, 2022
March 03, 2022
February 24, 2022
Thursday Thoughts Weekly Newsletter: February 24, 2022
February Freeze and Intent to Return Forms
Family Mass: Sunday, February 27
8th Grade Graduation Pictures: Friday, February 25
St. Ferdinand Fish Fry – English Flyer 2022
St. Ferdinand Fish Fry -Spanish Flyer 2022
February 17, 2022
February 04, 2022
January 27, 2022
Thursday Thoughts Weekly Newsletter: January 28, 2022
February Freeze and Intent to Return Forms
CUDDLE BRACELETS: On Sale Feb. 2!
Trivia Night: Friday, Feb. 4 @ 6:30 – via Zoom
Instructions to Obtain Year End Tuition Information on FACTS
Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser
PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT CONFERENCES Sign-Up Link Winter 2022
EMPOWER ILLINOIS 2022 Reservations begin January 12
Big Shoulders Tax Credit Scholarship Application for 2022 will open on January 13
January 20, 2022
Thursday Thoughts Weekly Newsletter: January 20, 2022
Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser
Catholic Schools Week Family Mass Volunteers Needed: January 30, 8:30AM
Choir/Bell Choir Permission Slip, Catholic Schools Week Mass (January 30, 8:30AM)
Book Fair Volunteers Needed (January 30, 9:30-Noon)
PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT CONFERENCES Sign-Up Link Winter 2022
EMPOWER ILLINOIS 2022 Reservations begin January 12
Big Shoulders Tax Credit Scholarship Application for 2022 will open on January 13
Applying for Tax Credit Scholarships
January 13, 2022
Thursday Thoughts Weekly Newsletter: January 13, 2022
Weekly Video Announcements, Friday, Jan. 14
Catholic Schools Week Family Mass Volunteers Needed: January 30, 8:30AM
Choir/Bell Choir Permission Slip, Catholic Schools Week Mass (January 30, 8:30AM)
Book Fair Volunteers Needed (January 30, 9:30-Noon)
PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT CONFERENCES Sign-Up Link Winter 2022
EMPOWER ILLINOIS 2022 Reservations begin January 12
Big Shoulders Tax Credit Scholarship Application for 2022 will open on January 13
Applying for Tax Credit Scholarships
January 06, 2022
Thursday Thoughts Weekly Newsletter: January 16, 2022
Winter Week Events, January 10-15
EMPOWER ILLINOIS 2022 Reservations begin January 12
Big Shoulders Tax Credit Scholarship Application for 2022 will open on January 13
Applying for Tax Credit Scholarships
Big Shoulders Fund: How to Apply
Empower Illinois FAQ / How to Apply
December 16, 2021
December 09, 2021
Thursday Thoughts Weekly Newsletter: December 09, 2021
Give a Candy Cane to Entertain! Candy Gram Order Form
Sunday, December 12: Family Mass at 11:30am
Important! Holiday Reminders 2021
December 16: Christmas Show 2021 Specifics and Outfits
School Board Minutes Sept 2021
Applying for Tax Credit Scholarships
Big Shoulders Fund: How to Apply
December 02, 2021
Thursday Thoughts Weekly Newsletter: December 02, 2021
December 6: St. Nicholas at St. Ferdinand
Give a Candy Cane to Entertain! Candy Gram Order Form
December 16: Christmas Show 2021 Specifics and Outfits
Applying for Tax Credit Scholarships
Big Shoulders Fund: How to Apply
November 22, 2021
November 18, 2021
November 11, 2021
Thursday Thoughts Weekly Newsletter: November 11, 2021
Facebook Live: Thursday Thoughts Video Announcements, November 11
Fall Heritage Candle Fundraiser
Save the Date! Chipotle Fundraiser – Tuesday, November 16
Donuts and Dialogue, Wednesday, November 17
Family Reading Night, Friday, November 19
November 04, 2021
Thursday Thoughts Newsletter: November 4, 2021
Office Reminders – Sickness, Tardiness
Volunteers Opportunity! Pancake Breakfast Volunteers Needed – Nov. 6 and Nov. 7
Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, November 7
Author Visit – Jennifer Storelli – November 10 during Library for Pk – 1st grade
Dress Down Thursday, Nov. 11 – $1 to support veterans!
Fall Heritage Candle Fundraiser
Save the Date! Chipotle Fundraiser – Tuesday, November 16
Box Tops for Education 2021 Information
October 28, 2021
Thursday Thoughts Weekly Newsletter: October 28, 2021
Picture Day Retake – November 04
Volunteers Opportunity! Pancake Breakfast Volunteers Needed – Nov. 6 and Nov. 7
Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, November 7
Author Visit – Jennifer Storelli – November 10 during Library for Pk – 1st grade
Fall Heritage Candle Fundraiser
October 21, 2021
October 14, 2021
October 08, 2021
September 30, 2021
September 24, 2021
September 16, 2021
Thursday Thoughts Weekly Newsletter: September 16, 2021
Wednesday Wonderings – Weekly Video Announcements (a day early!)
September 17th: Ferd Family Fun Night #1: Fans & Food Trucks!
September 19: Family Mass Sept and Grandparents Day
Young Rembrandts Art Club – Fridays
September 09, 2021
September 2, 2021
Thursday Thoughts Weekly Newsletter: September 02, 2021
Facebook Live Video Announcements (via YouTube channel), September 03, 2021
Girl Scouts Information Zoom: Thursday, September 9
Scout Troop 51 and Cub Scout Pack 3051 Information Meeting Thursday, Sept. 9
September 10: Blessing for Police / Firefighters
Save the Date: September 17th: Ferd Family Fun Night #1: Fans & Food Trucks!
August 26, 2021
August 20, 2021
August 12, 2021
July 29, 2021
June 04, 2021
May 27, 2021
May 20, 2021
May 13, 2021
May 06, 2021
April 29, 2021
April 22, 2021
April 15, 2021
March 25, 2021
March 18, 2021
March 11, 2021
March 04, 2021
February 25, 2021
February 18, 2021
February 11, 2021
February 04, 2021
January 28, 2021
January 21, 2021
Weekly Newsletter: January 21, 2021
Facebook Live: Thursday Thoughts Weekly Video Announcements
Sign-Up for Parent-Teacher Zoom Conferences
2nd Trimester Progress Report Acknowledgement Form (grades 3-8)
Catholic Schools Week Family Mass Volunteers
Catholic Schools Week Events 2021
Catholic Schools Week – January 31st, Family Mass and Virtual Open House
January 14, 2021
January 08, 2021
December 17, 2020
December 10, 2020
December 03, 2020
November 19, 2020
November 12, 2020
November 05, 2020
October 29, 2020
October 22, 2020
October 15, 2020
October 08, 2020
October 01, 2020
September 25, 2020
September 17, 2020
September 10, 2020
September 03, 2020
*We apologize for the delay and thank you for your patience in receiving our Thursday Thoughts on a Friday!*
August 27, 2020
Welcome Back Introductory Letter
Forms that needed returning over the summer
SFS Covid Assumption of Risk and Waiver (please sign and return)
School-Home Learning Agreement (please sign and return)
Cell Phone and Telephone Use (please sign and return)
Hot lunch order form, September
Medication Procedures and Forms (Medication Authorization Form, Physician’s Order)
Asthma Guidelines and Forms (Self-Administration of Asthma Medicine)