Principal's Pad (4/10/22)
Updates for the St. Stan's Community
What's in this Newsletter?
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Here is what's new...
- A Few Words
- Gentle Reminders
- E-Sports Spring League
- Home-Learning Hub
What's still here from last week?
- Spring Fundraiser: Casino Royale
- CHAMPIONS Enrollment 2022-23
- Important Dates
- Covid-19 Protocols
A Few Words On...
As the leader of St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy, I would just like to share a few words and thoughts on several topics and happenings in our school community.
In the Home Stretch...
Now that our Spring Break is behind us, it's time to recognize that our 2021-22 academic year will be coming to a close all too soon. Two months from now we will have already said our good-byes to our students and be starting our preparations for the 2022-23 school year. With the weather becoming warmer and with more sun on the horizon, we hope that our students will feel a little extra energy for this last part of the year. We understand, however, that our students may not always place this extra energy towards being productive in the classroom. Over the coming weeks, please continue to do what you can to help your child(ren) remain focused and attentive to their school work. Your continued collaboration with and support of our teachers is very much appreciated.
Spring Break Ticket Sale!
Our spring gala/fundraiser, Casino Royale: Betting on Bright Futures, is less than a month away! In celebration of our return from Spring Break, we are offering a $10 discount for each ticket purchased. This sale will only last until Saturday, April 16 so please tell your family and friends to purchase their tickets online now! To purchase tickets or donate directly to the event, you can click on this link to our website.
We are still seeking individuals willing to help out in the planning and set up of the event. If you are willing to donate your time and/or talent, please reach out to the Committee Chairs listed below as soon as possible.
- Outreach & Advertising - Ania Czupta (708-925-5729 / aczupta@gmail.com)
- Food/Drink/Decoration - Jennifer Thayer (312-244-0529 / jennibelle7@gmail.com)
- Silent Auction - Claudia Zuno (312-656-0529 / claudia@zunophoto.com)
Observing Holy Week
I hope that families were able to take advantage of this beautiful Palm Sunday! Our students will continue to observe this most holy of weeks as a school and in their individual classrooms On Thursday they will participate in the Stations of the Cross led by Fr. Anthony and our 4th grade class. I hope that all families will take the time to prayerfully observe Good Friday together when we don't have school.
Gentle Reminders
St. Stan's Summer Camp Registration Closed
Our summer camp registration for the summer of 2022 is now closed. Available spots may still open up, however. If you are interested in having your child placed on the waiting list, please contact our Summer Camp Director, Ms. Kim Riley, at kriley@ststanschicago.org. For those who have registered, more information will be coming out shortly and Registration Fees will need to be submitted soon.
First Communion Retreat
All students who will be receiving First Communion later this month must participate in the First Communion Retreat. The retreat will be this Wednesday, April 13 from 3:30-5:00pm.
E-Sports Spring League
Vanta Leagues will be teaming with St. Stan's Academy to offer E-Sports from April through May. We had several students participate for free earlier this year, but would like to have a full fledged team for the spring season. If we have enough students sign-up, we will have the ability to offer some scholarships for interested families to help cover costs.
As part of the spring season, our students will be playing the popular Fortnite game in a fun, cooperative, and safe environment. Interested families should sign up using this link. For additional information, please contact Mr. Ed Lallier at ed@vanta.gg.
Spring Gala & Fundraiser (Spring Break Sale!)
In celebration of our return from Spring Break, we are offering a $10 discount for each ticket purchased. This sale will only last until Saturday, April 16 so please tell your family and friends to purchase their tickets online now! To purchase tickets or donate directly to the event, you can click on this link to our website.
St. Stan's Academy Summer Camp 2022
Official Rates and Payment Options
Registration Fee = $75 per family
1 student = $1225 ($205/week)
2 students = $2275 ($190/week/student)
3 students = $3150 ($175/week/student)
- The total 6-Week Summer Camp Fee is due by June 1st.
- If you are choosing the Weekly Rate, then you must preselect which weeks you will be choosing for the entire summer and pay the total Weekly Rate of all weeks selected by June 1st.
Champions Enrollment for 2022-23 School Year
Home-Learning Hub
Upcoming Events & Important Dates at St. Stan's
Easter Break - April 15 to 18
In observance of Good Friday and celebration of the Easter holiday, there will be no school on Friday, April 15 and Monday, April 18.
First Communion - April 30
Our students will be receiving the sacrament of First Communion on Saturday, April 30. The Mass and sacrament will begin at 3pm in the afternoon.
Spring Gala & Fundraiser - May 7
Our spring gala/fundraiser is Casino Royale: Betting on Bright Futures. Please join us for food, fun, and fundraising to help support St. Stan's on Saturday, May 7.
Chicago Dogs "Homerun for Education" Field Trip - May 10
We are planning on bringing of Kindergarten through 8th grade students to a Chicago Dogs baseball game on Tuesday, May 10. The team will provide educational programming for students on the trip and during their game.
Athletics & Extracurriculars
Champions Afterschool Program
All K-8 families wishing to use aftercare services must register with CHAMPIONS as soon as possible. Use this link to enroll and begin the registration process. For a look at the CHAMPIONS program and what it has to offer, please click on this link. Any other questions should be directed to the CHAMPIONS Area Manager, Paula Short. She can be contacted at pshort@discoverchampions.com or 847-850-9817.
All families of a PK student should contact Ms. Abby Torres at atorres@ststanschicago.org to schedule your days of care and plan for payment. Tuition rates will be the same as the CHAMPIONS program since all students will have similar access to the same resources.
Covid-19 Protocols & Guidelines (as of 1/30/22)
Fully Vaccinated Status
The CDC defines fully vaccinated individuals as those who have done either of the following:- have received a booster of vaccine
- have completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 6 months
- have completed the primary series of J&J vaccine within the last 2 months.
5-Day Isolation/Quarantine
The updated CDC quarantine guidance requires the following:
- If someone tests positive for COVID, regardless of vaccination status, the individual must:
- Isolate for a full 5 days regardless if symptoms are present or not and regardless if symptoms resolve before the 5 days are complete.
- For symptomatic people, Day 1 is the first full day after symptoms develop.
- For asymptomatic people, Day 1 is the first full day after the positive test is administered.
- The individual must be fever-free for 24 hours before leaving isolation. The 5-day rule still applies, but if a fever is present after 5 days, the individual must remain isolated until fever-free for 24 hours.
- There is no need to test before leaving isolation. While individuals could remain COVID positive for some time, they are no longer contagious.
- Isolate for a full 5 days regardless if symptoms are present or not and regardless if symptoms resolve before the 5 days are complete.
- If a vaccinated individual is a close contact with a positive individual:
- There is no need to quarantine at home as long as the vaccinated individual is not symptomatic.
- Testing is recommended 5 days after exposure OR if symptoms develop.
- If an unvaccinated individual is a close contact with a COVID-19 positive person:
- The individual must quarantine at home for 5 days.
- Testing is recommended 5 days after exposure OR if symptoms develop.
Test to Stay Option
Students who are deemed to be "close contacts" to positive Covid-19 cases have the option to either quarantine for 5 days or "test-to-stay" in school. This is being done in the interest of allowing our students the best opportunity to continue their learning uninterrupted while also providing safety measures to prevent virus transmission. Please note the important details below:
- Any test being used as part of the "test-to-stay" protocol must be administered by a clinic, doctor's office, or pharmacy such as Walgreen's or CVS. Home tests administered at home will not count as valid.
- A home test may be used only if it is conducted in the presence of a school official (the Principal or Administrative Assistant) at the beginning of the school day. If the test shows a negative result, the student may remain at school so long as they are not showing any symptoms.
- The "Test-to-Stay" protocol will not apply should I see it necessary to quarantine an entire classroom due to overt spread of the virus.
We continue to follow the state classifications designated in the City of Chicago Travel Advisory.
- Domestic Travel to an “Orange” State:
- Fully vaccinated students/teachers/staff do not need post-travel COVID-19 testing or self-quarantine as long as they are not symptomatic and provide proof of vaccination.
- Unvaccinated students/teachers/staff must quarantine for 5 days OR provide proof of a negative test, taken after travel and as close to the start of school as practical, but no earlier than 72 hours prior to returning home. Persons must quarantine until a negative test is received. If the test result is negative, no further quarantine is required.
- International Travel:
- The CDC currently requires a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery to board a plane to the United States. Because of this requirement, no quarantine is required upon arrival, regardless of vaccination status.
Contact Us
Email: Office@StStansChicago.org
Website: https://ststanschicago.org/
Location: 1255 North Noble Street, Chicago, IL, USA
Phone: (773) 278-4560