Bradley Tuesday Folder Updates
April 22, 2024
New Information
TOMORROW IS SECRETARTY’S DAY! Please show Mrs. Powers some love and appreciation by having your child make a picture or card for her.
Mrs. Powers is one of those quiet heroes who are often the first face a child sees when they enter the school building, and the last to leave when the day is done. A great grade school secretary is so much more than an office worker—they are the heartbeat of the school. They greet every student, parent, and visitor with kindness and professionalism, offering a calm presence even on the most chaotic of days. Whether it's comforting a child with a skinned knee, fielding dozens of phone calls, or juggling attendance, scheduling, and last-minute changes, they do it all with grace and efficiency.
Mrs. Powers is a master at multitasking, often wearing many hats—nurse, counselor, tech troubleshooter, event coordinator, and sometimes even substitute teacher. They ensure communication flows seamlessly between staff, families, and administration. Their organizational skills keep the school running like a well-oiled machine, and their ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and care makes them trusted allies to everyone in the school community.
But above all, great grade school secretaries are the soul of the front office. They remember birthdays, celebrate milestones, offer words of encouragement, and bring a sense of warmth and familiarity that makes the school feel like home.
In short, a great school secretary is not just good at their job—they make a difference. Their dedication, compassion, and behind-the-scenes contributions help create a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for students and staff alike.
Thank you in helping us celebrate, our office hero, Mrs. Powers!
The Student Council Carnival is this Friday! It will take place during school this Friday, April 25th. All students will have the opportunity to visit the Carnival during the school day. Tickets Cost is 5 tickets for $1.00. Most games are 1 or 2 tickets. The Cake Walk is 3 Tickets. You may send money for tickets now or the day of the event.
Please put the money in a marked envelope with your child’s name on the front. We are in need of whole cakes, cookies and cupcakes for our Cake Walk Game. Each family who donates an item for the Cake Walk will receive 10 carnival tickets for each child in their family. Donations may be dropped of Thursday April 24th or Friday April 25th.All students will have an out-of-uniform day for $1.00
In celebration of Día del Niño (Day of the Child), our wonderful McNamara Madrinas will be hosting a special presentation for our students on Wednesday, April 30th. The festivities will include a fun performance by a clown and a special gift for each student.
Fine arts Finding Nemo summer camp: Open to all students 1st grade- 8th grade students! This camp runs from June 2nd-13th from 9am-12pm each day. Auditions for parts are May 20th & 21st at the Kankakee site in the Blackbox Theater
Summer Camp Sign Ups: There is something for everyone! With 22 different athletics and activities camps for all ages, you will never hear "I'm bored" this summer! Information and sign up links can be found here: https://www.bishopmac.com/o/bmcs/page/athletics
Relaxed Dress Code: May 1st relaxed uniforms can be worn to school. Please refer to the student handbook for any questions.
Referral Program: Get the word out: We have a referral program here at Mac. Refer a new family K-12 and once the student completes their first semester at Mac the referring family will receive a tuition credit. More information is available online or email Dawn Akerman at dakerman@bmcss.org
Fundraising and Events
Jackie Keller Memorial Golf Outing: The Jackie Keller Memorial Golf Outing will take place on Friday, August 1st, at Aspen Ridge Golf Course. If you'd like to get a head start on your parent ambassador hours for the 2025-2026 school year, consider joining the Jackie Keller Memorial Golf Outing Committee. To get involved, contact Peggy Mayer at pmayer@bmcss.org.
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
Appropriate Outerwear: Please remember to send a sweater or jacket with your student each day, as the weather cools off temperatures can drop quickly and vary from day to day. Also, please label your student’s items, this helps us return lost or misplaced clothing to their owner!
Attention ALL Families who would like to Volunteer: All parent ambassadors/volunteers are required to complete a VIRTUS/Protecting God’s Children course before assisting the school. Upon completion you may volunteer for your child’s classroom parties and other school activities. If you already have a Virtus.org account and have taken the Protecting God’s Children Course, simply log in to your account and make sure your dashboard is all “Green.” Then, (New this year) fill out a Parent Volunteer Application. (These can be found in the Parent Portal or you may request one from the school office.)
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:
April 25: Student Council Carnival/ Out of Uniform Day for $1.00 donation.
April 30: Dia del Nino Celebration, 1:45 pm
May 1: Relaxed dress code begins
May 2: 5th Grade Step Up Day
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9: 5th grade Field Trip to PJ’s Ice Cream Shoppe
May 13: PK4 and Kindergarten Field Trip to The Exploration Station
May 15: 3rd,4th,5th Grade Musical, Harmony High, 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm
May 16: May Crowning, Early Dismissal
