December 3, 2024

New Information

Bourbonnais Tree Lighting: On Thursday, December 5, our 3rd and 4th Grade classes will be participating in the “Rockin’ Around the Tree” Christmas tree lighting at The Grove.  All are welcome!

Bradley Lighted Christmas Parade: This Friday, December 6. We invite parents and students to walk alongside the BMCS School float at the Bradley Lighted Christmas Parade! The theme for the parade this year is “A Cartoon Christmas.” Parents are welcome and encouraged to walk along too! (You can receive 2 Ambassador Hours for participating) Please bring a bag of candy to pass out as walk the parade route. Dress warmly! A flyer was sent home previously with details.

School Mass Changes: We will celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception om Monday, December 9. Therefore, there will be no school Mass on Wednesday, December 11. There will be no School Mass on Wednesday, December 18, due to rehearsal for the Christmas Program.

Christmas Spirit Days: Wed. Dec. 18, Thurs. Dec. 19, and Fri. Dec. 20.  More Information to follow

Advent Project:  Bishop McNamara is kicking off our “Helping Those in Need” Advent Project. This week/ Dec 2-6 we are collecting canned or boxed food items. Additional information has been sent home previously.

Christmas Program: Students PreK3 – 5th grade from the Bourbonnais and Bradley site will be performing at the BMCS Christmas Program on Thursday, December 19 at 6:30pm at Centennial Chapel on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University.

Fundraising and Events

🍀Who is ready to decorate!? 🍀

Mac PACs first Winter Fundraiser is available to order now! Lynch Creek Farms has gorgeous wreaths to spruce up your home this holiday season! This is a great gift idea! All orders ship directly to you or an address of your choosing with a flat rate shipping cost of $4.95! You can even pick your delivery date! For every 5 wreaths sold you will get 1 parent hour. Share with your friends and family this holiday season!
https://www.lynchcreekwreaths.com?campaign_id=6213069

Progressive Raffle: Progressive Raffle:  Thank you to all our families for a successful second Progressive Raffle drawing! To see a full list of winners go to: bishopmac.com/page/progressive-raffle.

RaiseRight (formerly Scrip): Start earning tuition credit 2025-26 now! 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.

Market Day: Look for the monthly specials on the Market Day website (marketday.com)! 

Important Information

Attention New 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

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

December 5: Bradley Light Christmas Parade
December 6: Bradley Lighted Christmas Parade. 6:30pm
December 8: Family Mass, MBVM Church 9:00am
December 9: Immaculate Conception Mass. 1:35
December 11: No School Mass
December 18: No School Mass
December 19: Christmas Concert Centennial Chapel, Olivet Nazarene University. 6:30
December 20: Early Dismissal 11:30am/11:35am. No extended day.
December 21 - January 6:  Christmas break
January 7: Classes Resume
January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No School
January 26 – January 31: Catholic Schools Week

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