Kankakee Tuesday Folder Updates
October 21, 2025
New Information
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!
Out of Uniform Day: Jr high students will receive an out of uniform day for donating a case of Coke, Diet Coke, or Sprite on October 30th.
Halloween: October 31st, Jr high will dismiss at 12pm. This is also an out of uniform day for all students. More info on flyer!
Halloween Service and Fun: 6th-12th graders Mrs. Fierce is hosting a Halloween Service and Fun event on Oct 31st! Students will enjoy a pizza lunch and then walk over to Heritage for service. More info on the flyer below.
Book Report Time: Book Reports will be assigned at the beginning of each Trimester and due at the end of each Trimester! After choosing a book, students should have it at all times for study halls (and for reading at home)! HAPPY READING! Book Report #1: Due Tuesday, Nov. 4
o Incentive: Out-of-Uniform Day Friday, Nov. 7
Mac Pac Meeting: Join us for the next Mac Pac Meeting at the Bourbonnais Site on Wednesday, November 12th. All parents of Bishop McNamara are welcome. You will receive 1 parent ambassador hour for joining!
Late Students: The Junior High doors are locked at 8:01 from 2:59. Please use the main doors on Brookmont Blvd. for any student arriving late or leaving early during the school day.
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.
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#/
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
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
STAY CONNECTED
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o Bishop McNamara Junior High Group (our site)
o Bishop McNamara Catholic School (all school)
· Twitter: @BishopMcNamara
· Instagram: @bishopmcnamara
· Website: www.bishopmac.com
· Daily Announcements: There will be daily announcements posted on our website at: www.bishopmac.com/studentlife/announcements
Important Dates
October 24: Raffle Incentive Turn-in day
October 31: Early Release at 12:00
November 7: Early Release
November 8: Gala Auction
November 14: End of First Trimester
November 20: Early Release 12pm : Parent Teacher Conferences
November 21: No School
November 25: Early Release 1:15pm
November 26-30: Thanksgiving Break, No School
December 1: School resumes



