March 10, 2026

New Information

Out of Uniform Day: Mar. 13.  The Irish Fund will be hosting an out of uniform day for a minimum $2 donation. This Irish Fund is a vital part of the school’s financial support. Help us hit our year end goal.

Mac Pac Meeting: Mar. 11. 6:00. All are welcome.

LaBraid Fundraiser Pick up: Mar. 18. Kankakee Site.

Out of Uniform Day: Mar.20. $2.00.  All proceeds benefit our school spring musical Seussical.

Early Dismissal/Teacher Inservice: Mar. 20. Dismissal 11:30. No extended day.

Lenten Project: Georgie’s Closet Donations. We are collecting items to help foster children in our area. Thank you for your generosity.

The Little Mermaid: Apr. 24 & 25. Tickets for the Spring show, The Little Mermaid will go on sale soon. Stay tuned for information!

Spring Fling: Sat. Mar 28. RSVP’s are due to the school office this week.

Fundraising and Events

Caddyshack Golf Outing: The Caddyshack Golf Outing will take place on Friday, August 7th, at Aspen Ridge Golf Course. If you'd like to get a head start on your parent ambassador hours for the 2026-2027 school year, consider joining The Caddyshack Golf Outing committee. To get involved, contact Peggy Mayer at pmayer@bmcss.org. 

Hoops, Hops, & Shamrocks: Saturday, March 14th at the Kankakee Country Club from 4:00pm-11:00pm for an evening of fun which includes; food, drinks, live music, NCAA basketball, basket and 50/50 raffles all evening long! All evening tickets are $75 and late night are $30! *Must be 21 to enter https://bishopmcnamaracatholicschool.factsmgtadmin.com/form/sJLYWi6eF?authToken=__token__

RaiseRight (formerly Scrip): Start earning tuition credit 2026-27now! By using gift cards to pay for everyday (and not-so-everyday) expenses, each participant can earn over $1,000 each year. For every gift card purchased, you receive earnings, 50% of your earned rebate will be applied to next year’s tuition. Questions, contact Sandy Kuntz at skuntz@bmcss.org

Attention Families! Protecting God’s Children Seminars: All parent ambassadors/volunteers are required to complete a VIRTUS/Protecting God’s Children course before assisting the school.  If you are a new parent or have not completed the course, please see the information below. In order to volunteer in any capacity, i.e., classroom parties, lunch duty, parent work day etc. the Diocese requires certification. Please see the following steps for completion:
Step 1: Go to www.virtusonline.org to create an account.
Step 2: Accept and Acknowledge understanding of the Policy and Standards.
Step 3: Take the Protecting God’s Children online course through Virtus.org
Step 4: Give consent for the Name-Based Background Check through Virtus.org
Step 5: Fill out the Parent Volunteer Application

Stay Connected

Follow BMCS Online: Be sure to “like” Bishop McNamara Catholic School on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@Bishop McNamara) and Instagram(@bishopmcnamara). 

Our website is www.bishopmac.com.

 Important Dates

March 11: Mac Pac Meeting. Bourbonnais Site 6:00
March 13: Out of Uniform Day for Irish Fund $2.00
March 18: No Mass. Stations of the Cross
March 20: Out of Uniform Day for Seussical $2.00
March 20: Early Dismissal. Teacher Inservice
March 24:  5th Grade Field Trip to Springfield
March 28: Spring Fling. Kankakee Site
April 2: Holy Thursday, 11:30 dismissal. No Extended Day
April 3: Good Friday, No School
April 5: Easter Sunday
April 6- 10: Easter Break
April 13: School Resumes
April 17: Mid Term Trimester 3
April 20:  I-Ready Diagnostic 3 begins
April 22:  Mid Term Progress Reports sent home
May 1: Relaxed Dress Code Begins
May 1:  Step Up Day for 5th Grade

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