Bradley Tuesday Folder Updates
February 24, 2026
Important Information
Stations of the Cross: Our students will be participating in Stations of the Cross each Friday of Lent at 2:20 pm. Please join us for this important Lenten tradition. Upcoming dates are March 6th, 13th, and 27th
Parent Ambassador Opportunity: Monday, March 9th we will be hosting our annual Irish Fund Phonathon. We are looking for parent volunteers for a number of jobs. Please see the link below and sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FAEAB2EA2F9C34-54717885-2026#/
Out of Uniform Day: The Irish Fund will be hosting an out of uniform day on Thursday, March 12th 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!
The Little Mermaid: Tickets for the Spring show The Little Mermaid will go on sale soon. Stay tuned for information closer to April 24th and 25th.
Coolest School: The coolest school fundraiser is back again this year. Our awesome staff will be scooping up ice cream on Wednesday, March 4th at Oberweis in Bradley from 4-9pm. 20% of all sales will come back to the school so make sure you say you’re there for Bishop Mac!
Lenten Service Project: During the season of Lent, our students are taught to Pray, Fast and Give. These three principles help us fully prepare our hearts for Easter. This season we will GIVE by collecting items for Georgie’s Closet. Georgie’s Closet provides for over 300 foster children in our community ranging from ages newborn thru 18 years old. We will be collecting through March 20th to help this amazing charity. Our school has a goal of collecting 100 items for Georgie’s closet. If we reach our goal, we will have a PAJAMA Day! (Our school’s favorite!) The items most in need are below.
1. New underwear women's and mens sizes m-xxl.
2. New swim suits toddler sizes through adult sizes.
3. Bottles/sippy cups
4. Pacifiers
5. New blankets (super soft big one from Kohl's with characters/designs are a fave)
6. Diapers all sizes
7. Body wash & baby wash
8. Shampoo and conditioner (for ethnic hair as well)
Library Volunteers: Our school needs Library volunteers to help straighten and reshelf books. This volunteer position can be done anytime during the school day. Parent Ambassador hours will be given for each hour worked.
New Family Tours: The grade schools will open their doors for new families to discover The McNamara Catholic School difference. If you know someone who is interested in enrolling their children next year, please encourage them to sign up for an individualized tour guided by the school principal or to reach out to Mrs. Berg at dberg@bmcss.org
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 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)!
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
Important Dates
February 27: Trimester 2 ends. No School. Diocese of Joliet Teacher In-service
February 28: Trivia Night
March 1: FACTS applications due!
March 4: Report Cards are issued electronically.
March 4: Oberweis Coolest School Night!
March 6: Stations of the Cross at 2:20 pm.
March 9: Irish Fund Phonathon @ Kankakee site
March 11: Trimester 2 Awards, 9:00 am mass with awards following.
March 11: Mac Pac Meeting. Bourbonnais Site 6:00
March 12: Irish Fund Out of Uniform day $2
March 13: Stations of the Cross at 2:20 pm.
March 13: Footloose Jr. Play at LCC PK-5th grade, 9:30 am
March 17: Spirit Wear Day!
March 20: Early Dismissal for School Improvement, 11:30 am. Extended Day is available.
March 27th: Stations of the Cross at 2:20 pm.
March 28: Spring Fling. Kankakee Site
