Bradley Tuesday Folder Updates
January 13, 2026
Important Information
*****School Calendar Change: To make up for the snow day we had, we will be going to school for half of the day on Friday, February 13th. We will dismiss at 11:30 am. Our original calendar had a full day in-service that day. Extended Day Service will be available.
New Family Tours: The grade schools will be opening 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.
Personal Devices Brought to School: Please remember that personal iPad and gaming devices are not allowed to be brought to school. It is disruptive and there is the possibility of destruction and theft. If phones are brought to school, they must be kept in lockers and remain turned off during school hours. Thank you for your help with these guidelines.
Inclement Weather: In the case of the school closing due to inclement weather, we will communicate with families via email, on our website, through WVLI, WFAV, WIVR, WYUR, and through all of our social media channels.
Donate While You Dine: Tuesday, January 20. Visit Monical’s Pizza and 20% of all sales will be donated to support Bishop McNamara MacPac.
Restocking School Supplies: Since we are beginning the second half of the school year, it is a great time to restock your child’s pencils, crayons, glue, etc. This way they can start out strong in the new year.
Children’s Basket Raffle: The week of January 25th, we will be holding a Mac Pac-sponsored Children’s basket raffle. Each class coordinator will contact grade-level families for donations to create two baskets from each grade. From January 25-30th, students can purchase tickets for a chance to win a basket. Tickets will be $1.00 each. The winners will be pulled at the end of the day on January 30th.
The Little Mermaid: Auditions for the spring musical “The Little Mermaid” are on January 21st, please sign up for a time slot online! Audition packets and information can be picked up from Ms. K.
Valentine’s Day Parties: Friday, February 13th! PK3 & PK4 parties will be at 10:00am. There will be an early dismissal at 11:30 am. Students may be out of uniform and wear red, white or pink to celebrate!
Quarter Zips: Quarter zips were sent home with students last Friday (1/9). The size your child received was based on the size you selected in FACTS. Please note that requests to swap a quarter zip for a different size may not be able to be accommodated. If you have any questions, please contact Meghan Elliott at melliott@bmcss.org.
Fundraising and Events
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
January 14th: Mid-terms Issued, School Mass, 9am, 3rd grade
January 14: MacPac Meeting. 6:00 Bourbonnais Site
January 19th: No School Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 20th: Monical’s Pizza Night sponsored by MacPac
January 21st: School Mas
January 22nd: Hearing and Vision Screenings
January 24: Grade School Night, 5:30-6:30. Kankakee Site.
January 25: Irish Expo 1:00-3:00 Kankakee Site
January 25th: CSW Open House 12-1:30 pm / Book Fair
January 26th -January 30th Catholic Schools’ Week
January 26th: All School Mass, 9:30 am, at the Kankakee Site. All are welcome!
February 13: Early Dismissal. 11:30
February 16: No School, President’s Day
