Mustang Memo
May 1, 2020
Dear God,
But we are grateful that no matter how alone we may feel, You never leave or forsake us. And, we're grateful for the technology that helps us stay in touch with each other.
Today, please remind us that this time of social distancing and isolation will not last forever.
Give us the strength to endure this difficult season, and deepen our connection with You and Your people.
Empower us with an extra dose of Your love, peace, hope and joy, because we need it. Remind us of Your promises, and please heal our land.
In Jesus' Name, Amen
Montini Catholic School Mission
To integrate our Catholic faith and traditions within our lessons, imitate the lives of the saints, grow in knowledge, understanding, and promote service within our families and community.
Inspired by Saint Pope Paul VI
From the Principal
Happy Friday!
I can not believe we are entering May. It saddens me that we are missing all of the end of the year activities, but I am comforted in knowing that we are all safe at home.
If you still have your Montini Masters Raffle tickets please fill them out and drop off in lockbox outside of the Middle School building. We will be pulling the winner for the raffle Live on May 15th.
Please be sure to log your volunteer hours here. These are due today! We have reduced Family Service hours to 10 hours for families with students in grades K-8.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1noSRJtRJQgzMs1xwMg-5DvhCtNkR5hElcRHIuyzU9S8/edit
Lifetouch has been in contact with us about Spring Pictures and the yearbook. Proofs for Spring Pictures and Graduation retake pictures will be arriving at school soon, as soon as they do we will set up times to pick these up. If you want to view pictures and order before then please call 800-736-4753 to receive your children's codes. We were hoping to receive yearbooks before the end of the school year, but I have been informed these will be delayed since it is not essential. Once we receive the yearbooks we will set up a time to pick them up from school!
I am looking for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance for morning announcements. Students should be wearing Montini spirit wear and holding or facing a flag! Please help me in showcasing our amazing students.
Next week marks Teacher Appreciation Week, please help me in showing our teachers how much we appreciate them. If you have not already, please submit your pictures to
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xyFLNIiDLVOSV9ZwsfPgV1m6czM-l6aq?usp=sharing
Your classroom advocate sent directions on what the picture should include! DO not hesitate to reach out with questions. These need to be submitted ASAP!
As we continue to stay safe at home if your family is in need of anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to me and I will help to find the resources your family needs.
Tentative End of the Year Plans
May 13- Montini Famly Virtual Movie Night
May 14th- 8th Grade Awards via Facebook & last day for 8th grade
May 20th- 8th Grade Mass via Faceboook at 6pm
May 20th & 21st- Supply pick up & book Drop off- details to come
May 22nd- Final Mass of the year at 9am & last day of school
Counseling Services
Create a feelings check in; it is important that children identify feelings without judgement. Be available for your child emotionally. Talk through it, without trying to fix; reinforce that they are safe and loved.
Use calming techniques such as: belly breathing, movement, art, or even start a family journal- have the children draw or write, parent draws or writes then talk about the article/drawing. Let the child talk about their feelings without trying to fix or correct them. Help child identify where their feelings are settling in their body, this will help with awareness.
Think of things a child can control, self-care: hygiene, regular sleep time, warm bath, doing schoolwork, eat healthy, pick out a book to read, decorate windows with hearts and explain to child that this is our way of helping. Plant flowers.
Children will let us know how much they can handle. Adults need to be aware of their Emotional Regulation. We don’t want to get entangled with our children’s emotions. Adults need to practice what helps them emotionally regulate.
These are uncharted waters, love, compassion and understanding go a long way. Move the body through exercise, dance, stretching, hopscotch, jump rope, walks. We need to move the emotional energy through the body with movement.
Conduct online meetings with family and friends.
Also, Amita Health is offering webinars that can be found on the McHenry County Mental Health Board website.
Let me know how I can help.
Be well,
Noreen Garmisch LPC
School Counselor
ngarmisch@montinischool.com
First Communion
From the Business Manager
- Please mail or drop of 2020-2021 Tuition contracts at MIDDLE SCHOOL office. The office is open between 8-11 Monday through Thursday. Contracts may also be left in the lockbox outside of Middle School.
- Please Re-Enroll in Smart Tuition, directions are below.
- If you will need Tuition Assistance please apply for FACTS. Directions are available via our school website. If you have applied for EMPOWER, please apply for FACTS as well.
If you have trouble with any of the above please do not hesitate to let us know!
Weekend Mass TImes
Daily at 7:30 am
Sunday at 8 & 10 am live stream via Facebook and on Youtube
Saint Patrick Church
Daily at 8am
Sunday at 9am
Masses are LiveStream via Facebook and on Youtube
Saint Mary Church
Sunday at 8 &10 am on Facebook