Blue Notes

October 26, 2022

HSA Halloween Party 10/28

Our HSA Halloween Party is coming up on Fri., Oct. 28th at 6 p.m. in the Hall of Heroes. Permission slips for 7&8 graders helping with the Haunted Hallway have come home. Sign ups for items and service hours can be found here. The cost to attend the party is $5 per person, paid at the door. Students must come in regular uniform to school and change later. There will be food, crafts, a DJ, Haunted Hallway (additional $5 cost), and more! -Mrs. Santellano

Bio: Mr. Elliott Hardy

My name is Mr. Elliott Hardy, and I am the 2nd grade teacher here at St. John de la Salle Catholic Academy, I am so excited to be here with the school. I am a proud graduate of Marist High School, Chicago, IL and went on to receive my Bachelor of Science Degree from Southern Illinois University- Carbondale, IL. Upon graduation from S. I.U.C. I remained in Carbondale and worked as a Preschool Teacher where I developed lasting relationships with parents and children alike. Previously, I was the kindergarten teacher at Pope John Paul II Catholic School in Chicago, Illinois. I have been in the educational field for over 6 years now. I have a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Lewis University and Master of Science in Education, with emphasis on Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University- Portland. I am currently working on my Master’s in Education from National Louis University.

Upcoming Dates

Oct. 31- School Halloween Festivities

Nov. 3- Math Night for All Families

Nov. 10- Prek&3rd Field Trip, HSA Parent Mtg 6pm

Nov. 11- No School, Staff PD Day

Nov. 12- Comedy Night

Nov. 18- Grade 1 Field Trip- Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Dec. 1- HSA Parent Mtg 6pm

Jan. 7- Adult BINGO Night 6pm

Home and School News

- Upcoming Meeting Dates: Nov. 10, Dec. 1

Links to sign up for some volunteer opportunities: