October 21, 2025

Important Information

2nd Grade First Communion Prep: Tonight, October 21, 6:00pm at Maternity BVM Church.

No School Mass: No school Mass (tomorrow) Wednesday. October 22.

Kankakee Site Trunk or Treat: Bishop McNamara House System is hosting a trunk or treat at the Kankakee site, Wednesday October 22nd. Trick or treating will be from 5-7pm!

Maternity Trunk or Treat Cancelled:  There will be no Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 25. Please see flyer.

Pumpkin Decorating Fun: On October 30 students may bring in their decorated pumpkin to display.  Please refer to the flyer sent home previously.

Halloween Parties: The Halloween classroom parties will be held on October 31. The parade will begin at 10:00am with classroom parties following. Please see the informational flyer sent home previously.

Early Dismissal: On October 31 there is an early dismissal.11:30. There will be no extended day.

Veteran’s Day Program: Our Veteran’s Day Program will be held on Tuesday, November 11. An invitation for your veteran has been sent home today. Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, November 4. Please note this event is for Veteran’s only and one guest.

Appropriate Outerwear:  Cooler weather is arriving! Please remember to send a sweater or jacket with your student for recess each day.

Attention New Families! Protecting God’s Children Information: 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 yet completed the course you must do so before volunteering. Detailed information explaining the process was sent home last week.

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.

 Fundraising and Events

Progressive Raffle: The Progressive Raffle isn't over yet! The second drawing will take place at the 42nd Annual Gala on Saturday, November 8th. To be eligible for incentives you must meet your family fundraising goal by this Friday, October 24th. For questions email Meghan Elliott at melliott@bmcss.org.

Wondering how to support the 42nd Annual Gala being held on Saturday, Nov. 8? Here is a link to the Class Basket wish list. Simply click the link here: https://a.co/e8zNYc3

Ambassador Sign Up: The Bishop McNamara 42nd Annual Gala Dinner Auction is underway!  The "Love, Loyalty, Friendship - A Celtic Tradition" themed event will sparkle with glitz and glamour! Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. For questions, please contact Peggy Mayer (pmayer@bmcss.org) 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A4FAEA629A3FA7-58406957-ambassador#/

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

October 31: Halloween Parties 10:00am. 11:30 dismissal.  No extended Day.
November 7: Early Dismissal, 11:30. No Extended Day
November 8: 42nd annual Gala
November 11: Veterans Day Program, 9:30am
November 12: MacPac Meeting. Bourbonnais Site, 6:00pm
November 14: End of First Trimester
November 19: Report Cards Issued
November 20: Parent/Teacher Conferences, 1:00-5:00pm. Early dismissal, 11:30am. No Extended Day
November 21: Parent/Teacher Conferences, 9:00am-3:00pm. No School
November 25:  Early Dismissal, 1:30pm. No extended Day
November 26 - 12/01: Thanksgiving Break

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