School and Religious Education News

Team SMTS and the Chicago Half Marathon

If you’re up for a challenge this summer, consider joining Principal Sandria DeSapio, teachers, parishioners, alumni, and friends of St. Matthias Transfiguration School as they run the Chicago Half Marathon on Sunday, September 14, 2008. The team is looking for more members. If you’d like to register for the race, go to www.chicagohalfmarathon.com. and select Team SMTS. The team password is “mustang.” Each runner is asked to raise a minimum of $150 for the school. If running isn’t in the cards, you may support the team by pledging or cheering them on as they run along Lake Shore Drive, starting and finishing at the Museum of Science and Industry. Visit www.active.com/donate/teamsmts to make a donation online. Or, mail in your donation to: Team SMTS, 4910 N. Claremont Ave., Chicago, IL 60625. Please make checks payable to St. Matthias Transfiguration School. The team will receive SMTS T-shirts and plans to have events including a pasta dinner and after the race party. For more information, call Deb Bukovy at 773-784-0999, or check the school’s website, www.values4life.com.

School Registration

Registration is underway for the 2008-2009 school year. We’ve added a new Prek-3 class and we have openings in the Middle School. Please help spread the word! Our students attend the best high schools—St. Ignatius, Northside, Lincoln Park, DeLaSalle, Northtown Charter. Gordon Tech and Lane Tech to name a few. Tuition is $4,600 per year for the elementary and $4,950 per year for the Preschool. Tours are available with an appointment. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Discounts for more than one child. Call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784- 0999 x26.

Scholarship for incoming 5th graders

A special scholarship is available for students entering 5th grade in 2008. Inquiries may be directed to Principal Sandria DeSapio at 773/784-0999 x23.

Recycle and Help the School

You may have noticed two recycling containers on the West Parking Lot on Ainslie. Please deposit your newspapers, catalogs, office paper, junk mail and envelopes there and help raise money for the school. No cardboards or bags, please. The school will receive a monthly check based on the tonnage collected. Make every page count!

Alumni

Are you and your family on our list of Alumni and Friends? Please send an email to alumni@values4life.com with your current information, or give Deb Bukovy a call at 773/784- 0999 x26. We can help you with reunions or making connections with classmates!

Looking for Alumni
Class of 1988: Arianda Alvarez, Paul Ambubuyog, Shontrese Jones, Tina La Rocca, Paul Liu, Enrique Perez, Heather Phillips; Class of 1998: Brandon Bergmann, Joseph Borucki, Taryn Portnoff; Class of 1999: Lacey Borgert, Matthew Gutierrez, Gregory Hirn, Laura Lengerwich, Aaron Lindwurm, April Montiel, Jay Sydney Panganiban.

Please call the school if you have information, 773-784-0999 x 26.

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Team SMTS and the Chicago Half Marathon

If you’re up for a challenge this summer, consider joining Principal Sandria DeSapio, teachers, parishioners, alumni, and friends of St. Matthias Transfiguration School as they run the Chicago Half Marathon on Sunday, September 14, 2008. The team is looking for more members. If you’d like to register for the race, go to www.chicagohalfmarathon.com. and select Team SMTS. The team password is “mustang.” Each runner is asked to raise a minimum of $150 for the school. If running isn’t in the cards, you may support the team by pledging or cheering them on as they run along Lake Shore Drive, starting and finishing at the Museum of Science and Industry. Visit www.active.com/donate/teamsmts to make a donation online. Or, mail in your donation to: Team SMTS, 4910 N. Claremont Ave., Chicago, IL 60625. Please make checks payable to St. Matthias Transfiguration School. The team will receive SMTS T-shirts and plans to have events including a pasta dinner and after the race party. For more information, call Deb Bukovy at 773-784-0999, or check the school’s website, www.values4life.com.

School Registration

Registration is underway for the 2008-2009 school year. We’ve added a new Prek-3 class and we have openings in the Middle School. Please help spread the word! Our students attend the best high schools—St. Ignatius, Northside, Lincoln Park, DeLaSalle, Northtown Charter. Gordon Tech and Lane Tech to name a few. Tuition is $4,600 per year for the elementary and $4,950 per year for the Preschool. Tours are available with an appointment. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Discounts for more than one child. Call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784- 0999 x26.

Scholarship for incoming 5th graders

A special scholarship is available for students entering 5th grade in 2008. Inquiries may be directed to Principal Sandria DeSapio at 773/784-0999 x23.

Alumni

Are you and your family on our list of Alumni and Friends? Please send an email to alumni@values4life.com with your current information, or give Deb Bukovy a call at 773/784- 0999 x26. We can help you with reunions or making connections with classmates!

Looking for Alumni
Class of 1948: Kenneth Dichiser, Wally Gart, Jerry Gotsch, Mary Gutberlet, Kathryn Haines, Jerry Lapori, William Nequette; Class of 1958: Robert Barber, Helen Burbach (Koniecska), Marge Campbell (Feller); Class of 1968: Thomas Doherty, Paul Jagiello, Carol Lazar

Please call the school if you have information, 773-784-0999 x 26.

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CCD REGISTRATION 2008-2009

Registration for 2008-2009 CCD classes begins this weekend. Registration forms may be picked up at either St. Matthias or Transfiguration rectories. CCD is religious education for students who attend the public schools and who are in grades 1-8. Please contact us if you child is in high school and needs to make First Communion or Confirmation. Families are strongly encouraged to have their children in the program throughout the grade school years. Students must register each year.

Classes are either Saturdays from 9-10:15 AM or Sundays from 10:45-12:00 PM. There is a minimum requirement of 2 years to make First Communion. Confirmation preparation begins in 7th grade and is a consecutive 2-year program. Students who are in their 2nd year of Confirmation will attend classes on Monday evenings from 7-8:30 PM.

For more information, please contact Karyn McGovern, (773) 334-6622 or kemcgovern@juno.com.

CCD classes begin the weekend of September 20-21, 2008. Late registrations will not be accepted.

FIRST COMMUNION PICTURES

The group pictures that were taken outside before each of the First Communion masses are now available to be picked up from the rectories. Please go to the church where your child made his/her First Communion. Pictures will only be available for pick-up until the end of June.

DO YOU FEEL A CALL TO SERVE?

Our religious education program at St. Matthias and Transfiguration has many wonderful opportunities for you to share your time and talents. The only requirement is a willingness to serve in our parish and work with our wonderful children! All training and materials are provided, for those who help. Please contact Karyn McGovern, (773) 334-6622 or kemcgovern@juno.com for more information.

CCD Catechist: Being a catechist/teacher in our CCD program is a once a week commitment from September to April on either Saturday (9-10:15 AM) or Sunday (10:45-12:00 PM). We teach the children the basics of our faith, using text books for teachers and students. We are in need of teachers and teacher assistants in several grades. This is a great opportunity for a husband/wife team or 2 friends to do together! Materials and training are provided – teaching experience is a plus, but is not required.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: The CLW program occurs during the 9:30 AM (St. Matthias and Transfiguration) and 11:30 AM (St. Matthias) masses. Children come forward after the opening prayer and go with the teachers for about 20 minutes during which time they hear the readings and gospel at a level that is more understandable to them. This is a once a month commitment, and we have 2 people lead each session. Materials and training are provided!

Please consider how you might be able to participate in the wonderful teaching life of the Church!

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Real Writing

Keep your children’s writing skills sharp over the summer. Encourage them to try a few “real writing” tasks: write a thank you note for a wonderful new gift; write a description about what is happening in a favorite picture, or write list of favorite songs, favorite characters in a movie or ideas for a birthday celebration. Suggestions for summer reading may be found at www.values4life.com.

School Registration

Registration is underway for the 2008-2009 school year. We’ve added a new Prek-3 class and we have openings in the Middle School. Please help spread the word! Our students attend the best high schools—St. Ignatius, Northside, Lincoln Park, DeLaSalle, Northtown Charter. Gordon Tech and Lane Tech to name a few. Tuition is $4,600 per year for the elementary and $4,950 per year for the Preschool. Tours are available with an appointment. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Discounts for more than one child. Call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784- 0999 x26.

Scholarship for incoming 5th graders

A special scholarship is available for students entering 5th grade in 2008. Inquiries may be directed to Principal Sandria DeSapio at 773/784-0999 x23.

Alumni

Are you and your family on our list of Alumni and Friends? Please send an email to alumni@values4life.com with your current information, or give Deb Bukovy a call at 773/784- 0999 x26. We can help you with reunions or making connections with classmates!

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CCD REGISTRATION 2008-2009

Registration for 2008-2009 CCD classes begins this weekend. Registration forms may be picked up at either St. Matthias or Transfiguration rectories. CCD is religious education for students who attend the public schools and who are in grades 1-8. Please contact us if you child is in high school and needs to make First Communion or Confirmation. Families are strongly encouraged to have their children in the program throughout the grade school years. Students must register each year.

Classes are either Saturdays from 9-10:15 AM or Sundays from 10:45-12:00 PM. There is a minimum requirement of 2 years to make First Communion. Confirmation preparation begins in 7th grade and is a consecutive 2-year program. Students who are in their 2nd year of Confirmation will attend classes on Monday evenings from 7-8:30 PM.

For more information, please contact Karyn McGovern, (773) 334-6622 or kemcgovern@juno.com.

CCD classes begin the weekend of September 20-21, 2008. Late registrations will not be accepted.

FIRST COMMUNION PICTURES

The group pictures that were taken outside before each of the First Communion masses are now available to be picked up from the rectories. Please go to the church where your child made his/her First Communion. Pictures will only be available for pick-up until the end of June.

DO YOU FEEL A CALL TO SERVE?

Our religious education program at St. Matthias and Transfiguration has many wonderful opportunities for you to share your time and talents. The only requirement is a willingness to serve in our parish and work with our wonderful children! All training and materials are provided, for those who help. Please contact Karyn McGovern, (773) 334-6622 or kemcgovern@juno.com for more information.

CCD Catechist: Being a catechist/teacher in our CCD program is a once a week commitment from September to April on either Saturday (9-10:15 AM) or Sunday (10:45-12:00 PM). We teach the children the basics of our faith, using text books for teachers and students. We are in need of teachers and teacher assistants in several grades. This is a great opportunity for a husband/wife team or 2 friends to do together! Materials and training are provided – teaching experience is a plus, but is not required.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: The CLW program occurs during the 9:30 AM (St. Matthias and Transfiguration) and 11:30 AM (St. Matthias) masses. Children come forward after the opening prayer and go with the teachers for about 20 minutes during which time they hear the readings and gospel at a level that is more understandable to them. This is a once a month commitment, and we have 2 people lead each session. Materials and training are provided!

Please consider how you might be able to participate in the wonderful teaching life of the Church!

GlobalFest

Thank you to everyone who supported GlobalFest. The fundraiser made $46,000 for the school, the largest total in four years!

Lotsa Loot Raffle Winners were Rayla Jones, Ben Varela, Cynthia Garcia and Peter Corrigan. Each won $250.

Congratulations to the Class of 2008!

Anthony Augustin, Nicole Brena, Spencer Brown, Damon Buehrer, Jerica Chan, Gerome Chavez, Angela Choresca, Gendell Fernandez, Antonio Gonzalez, Joseph Grisius, Rachael Hussar, Julius Medrano, Dylan Montiel, Jessica Munsef, Max Nguyen, Angel Ortega, Sydney Pacione, Joseph Ravara, Peter Ryckbosch, Madeline Savoie, Frank Scardina, Francis Turbyville, Peter Tuttle, Katie Wallain and Adeena Williams.

School Registration

Registration is underway for the 2008-2009 school year. We’ve added a new Prek-3 class and we have openings in the Middle School. Please help spread the word! Our students attend the best high schools—St. Ignatius, Northside, Lincoln Park, DeLaSalle, Northtown Charter. Gordon Tech and Lane Tech to name a few. Tuition is $4,600 per year for the elementary and $4,950 per year for the Preschool. Tours are available with an appointment. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Discounts for more than one child. Call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784- 0999 x26.

Scholarship for incoming 5th graders

A special scholarship is available for students entering 5th grade in 2008. Inquiries may be directed to Principal Sandria DeSapio at 773/784-0999 x23.

Alumni

Are you and your family on our list of Alumni and Friends? Please send an email to alumni@values4life.com with your current information, or give Deb Bukovy a call at 773/784- 0999 x26. We can help you with reunions or making connections with classmates!

School and Religious Education News

CCD REGISTRATION 2008-2009

Registration for 2008-2009 CCD classes begins this weekend. Registration forms may be picked up at either St. Matthias or Transfiguration rectories. CCD is religious education for students who attend the public schools and who are in grades 1-8. Please contact us if you child is in high school and needs to make First Communion or Confirmation. Families are strongly encouraged to have their children in the program throughout the grade school years. Students must register each year.

Classes are either Saturdays from 9-10:15 AM or Sundays from 10:45-12:00 PM. There is a minimum requirement of 2 years to make First Communion. Confirmation preparation begins in 7th grade and is a consecutive 2-year program. Students who are in their 2nd year of Confirmation will attend classes on Monday evenings from 7-8:30 PM.

For more information, please contact Karyn McGovern, (773) 334-6622 or kemcgovern@juno.com.

CCD classes begin the weekend of September 20-21, 2008. Late registrations will not be accepted.

FIRST COMMUNION PICTURES

The group pictures that were taken outside before each of the First Communion masses are now available to be picked up from the rectories. Please go to the church where your child made his/her First Communion. Pictures will only be available for pick-up until the end of June.

DO YOU FEEL A CALL TO SERVE?

Our religious education program at St. Matthias and Transfiguration has many wonderful opportunities for you to share your time and talents. The only requirement is a willingness to serve in our parish and work with our wonderful children! All training and materials are provided, for those who help. Please contact Karyn McGovern, (773) 334-6622 or kemcgovern@juno.com for more information.

CCD Catechist: Being a catechist/teacher in our CCD program is a once a week commitment from September to April on either Saturday (9-10:15 AM) or Sunday (10:45-12:00 PM). We teach the children the basics of our faith, using text books for teachers and students. We are in need of teachers and teacher assistants in several grades. This is a great opportunity for a husband/wife team or 2 friends to do together! Materials and training are provided – teaching experience is a plus, but is not required.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: The CLW program occurs during the 9:30 AM (St. Matthias and Transfiguration) and 11:30 AM (St. Matthias) masses. Children come forward after the opening prayer and go with the teachers for about 20 minutes during which time they hear the readings and gospel at a level that is more understandable to them. This is a once a month commitment, and we have 2 people lead each session. Materials and training are provided!

Please consider how you might be able to participate in the wonderful teaching life of the Church!

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School Registration

Registration is underway for the school. We’ve added a new Prek-3 class! Please help spread the word! Tuition is $4,600 per year for the elementary and $4,950 per year for the Preschool. Tours are available with an appointment. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Discounts for more than one child. Call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784-0999 x26.

Scholarship for incoming 5th graders

A special scholarship is available for students entering 5th grade in 2008. Inquiries may be directed to Principal Sandria DeSapio at 773/784-0999 x23.

FLEA MARKET

St. Matthias Transfiguration School is already planning the annual flea market. This year it will be a two day event on Sept. 13th and 14th.

We are looking for vendors who would like a space. This is a great way to get your items out there to sell. Call Mary at 773/671-1934

Gordon Tech Summer Boys Basketball Camps

What Gordon Tech Summer Boys Basketball Camps

When: Week 1 July 7-11; Week 2 July 14-18; Week 3 July 21-25; Week 4 July 28-August 1

Who: Boys Incoming Grades 4-8

Where: Gordon Tech High School, 3633 N. California, Chicago, IL

Tuition $80, includes Gordon Tech Basketball Tee Shirt

Contact Head Coach Shay Boyle will lead every aspect of the camp. To register, email: shayboyle@hotmamil.com for a brochure or visit gordontech.org.

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School Registration

Registration is underway for the school. We’ve added a new Prek-3 class! Please help spread the word! Tuition is $4,600 per year for the elementary and $4,950 per year for the Preschool. Tours are available with an appointment. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Discounts for more than one child. Call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784-0999 x26.

Scholarship for incoming 5th graders

A special scholarship is available for students entering 5th grade in 2008. Inquiries may be directed to Principal Sandria DeSapio at 773/784-0999 x23.

8th Grade Graduation

Our eighth graders will graduate on Friday, May 30, 2008 at 6:30 pm.

FLEA MARKET

St. Matthias/Transfiguration is already planning the annual flea market. This year it will be a two day event on Sept. 13th and 14th. We are looking for vendors who would like a space. This is a great way to get your items out there to sell. Call Mary at 773/671-1934.

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Thanks to all our GlobalFest Sponsors: ‘Round the World Lounge Sponsor

Insulation Fabricators Inc.
Louis Glunz Beer, Inc , Stiegel and Berghoff Beer

Stage Sponsor
Huettenbar
KLC Properties Inc.
Richtown Mortgage
Ruff Haus Pets, Inc.
Swedish Covenant Hospital

Classroom Sponsors
42º N Latitude, Kitchen and Cocktails
Alderman Gene Schulter, 47th Ward
Associated Bank
Banrural Corp.
The Book Cellar
Chouinard Photography
Dank Chapter Chicago-North
Erik Godvik & Associates, Ltd.
John and Rory O’Toole
McDonald’s
McPoland Plumbing, Inc.
John Moran Family
Susan R. Lock

Donation
Fettes, Love & Sieben Plumbing & Heating Contractors
Corus Bank
Lincoln Square Lanes
J.S.F. Insurance

Special thanks to Andrew Floor.

Thanks to our St. Matthias Transfiguration teachers, families and students who worked tirelessly to make GlobalFest a success.

Open House

St. Matthias Transfiguration School will host an Open House, Thursday, May 22, from 9 am to 11 am. Please come see the school, all are welcome.

School Registration

Registration is underway for the school. We’ve added a new Prek-3 class! Please help spread the word! Tuition is $4,600 per year for the elementary and $4,950 per year for the Preschool. Tours are available with an appointment. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Discounts for more than one child. Call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784-0999 x26.

Scholarship for incoming 5th graders

A special scholarship is available for students entering 5th grade in 2008. Inquiries may be directed to Principal Sandria DeSapio at 773/784-0999 x23.

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Global Fest

GlobalFest is Saturday, May 17. Join us at St. Matthias Transfiguration School for a fun, family festival to celebrate the ethnic diversity of our community. Each class studies a country or state during the year and presents it with food, cultural information, music and dance at the festival.

St. Matthias Transfiguration School Global Fest Saturday, May 17, 2008

Just one week until GlobalFest

GlobalFest is Saturday, May 17. Join us at St. Matthias Transfiguration School for this fun, family festival to celebrate the ethnic diversity of our community. Attend the GlobalFest Mass at 5 pm followed by the festival at 6 pm. Entrance wristbands, at the presale price of $10 for adults and $6 for children, are now available at the rectory and the school. Lotsa Loot raffle tickets are now on sale for $5. Four $250 prizes will be awarded. Please purchase the tickets from a school family or at the rectory.

For GlobalFest, each class studies a country or state during the year and presents it with food, cultural information, activities, music and dance. Norway, Vietnam, Brazil, Guatemala, Germany,. Morocco, Spain, and Jamaica as well as New York and Hawaii are featured this year.

The ‘Round the World Lounge features beer and themed drinks from around the world, Karaoke and a children's dance in the gym, and a fabulous silent auction with more than 70 items including: overnight stay at the Ritz Carlton, overnight stay at the Doubletree in Skokie, sailing for six on Lake Michigan, Golf for Four at Kemper Lakes, a six-course steak dinner for 10 in your home catered by Terry Tuohy, a Reserved Parking Space in the Church Parking Lot, Happy Hour Party for 99 at 41°N Latitude, a Moroccan-style table, a martini or margarita party for 20 hosted by the Krebs and children’s “hand” painted chairs.

Please join us May 17th at GlobalFest. All proceeds benefit the school.

Did You Know—New York (Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4)

With over 8.2 million residents within an area of 322 square miles (830 km²), New York City is the most densely populated city in the United States.

In 2005, nearly 170 languages were spoke in the city and 36% of its population was born outside the United States.

New York City has over 28,000 acres (113 km²) of municipal parkland and 14 miles (22 km²) of public beaches.

Though not usually associated with hurricanes, New York City is susceptible to them, most notably the 1821 Norfolk and Long Island hurricanes which flooded southern Manhattan and the New England Hurricane of 1938 which brushed the eastern end of the city.

New York City is home to some of the nation’s—and the world’s—most valuable real estate. On July 2, 2007, 450 Park Avenue was sold for $510 million, about $1,589 per square foot ($17,104/m²), breaking the record for an American office building.

School Registration

Registration is underway for the school. We’ve added a new Prek-3 class! Please help spread the word! Tuition is $4,600 per year for the elementary and $4,950 per year for the Preschool. Tours are available with an appointment. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Discounts for more than one child. Call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784-0999 x26.

Scholarship for incoming 5th graders

A special scholarship is available for students entering 5th grade in 2008. Inquiries may be directed to Principal Sandria DeSapio at 773/784-0999 x23.

Open House

St. Matthias Transfiguration School will host an Open House, Thursday, May 22, from 9 am to 11 am. Please come see the school, all are welcome.

CCD REGISTRATION 2008-2009

Registration for the 2008-2009 CCD year will take place beginning in June!

FIRST COMMUNION PICTURES

The group pictures that were taken outside before each of the First Communion masses are now available to be picked up from the rectories. Please go to the church where your child made his/her First Communion. Once again, congratulations to you and your families!

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Global Fest

GlobalFest is Saturday, May 17. Join us at St. Matthias Transfiguration School for a fun, family festival to celebrate the ethnic diversity of our community. Each class studies a country or state during the year and presents it with food, cultural information, music and dance at the festival.

St. Matthias Transfiguration School Global Fest Saturday, May 17, 2008

Just two weeks until GlobalFest

GlobalFest is Saturday, May 17. Join us at St. Matthias Transfiguration School for this fun, family festival to celebrate the ethnic diversity of our community. Each class studies a country or state during the year and presents it with food, cultural information, music and dance. Norway, Vietnam, Brazil, Guatemala, Germany,. Spain, and Jamaica as well as New York and Hawaii are featured this year. You’ll find a entertainment, a beer garden, Karaoke and food and drinks from around the world.

Attend the GlobalFest Mass at 5 pm followed by the festival at 6 pm. Entrance wristbands, at the presale price of $10 for adults and $6 for children, are now available at the rectory and the school. Lotsa Loot raffle tickets are now on sale for $5. Four $250 prizes will be awarded. Please purchase the tickets from a school family or at the rectory.

Did You Know—Brazil (3rd Grade)

Most Brazilians are Roman Catholic. There is a famous statue named Christ the Redeemer that towers above the city of Rio de Janeiro.

There are about 20,000 soccer teams in Brazil. It is the only country that has won the World Cup five times!

Brazil’s most famous festival is Carnival which starts on the Sunday before Lent.

Sao Paolo is Brazil’s biggest city, but Rio de Janeiro is its most famous. Brasilia is the capital.

The Amazon Rain Forest covers a large area of Brazil

School Registration

Registration is underway for the school. We’ve added a new Pre-K-3 class! Please help spread the word! Tuition is $4,600 per year for the elementary and $4,950 per year for the Preschool. Tours are available with an appointment. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Discounts for more than one child. Call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784-0999 x26.

Scholarship for incoming 5th graders

A special scholarship is available for students entering 5th grade in 2008. Inquiries may be directed to Principal Sandria DeSapio at 773/784-0999 x23.

Lil’ Mustangs Summer Camp— Registration extended

Ages 3-6 are invited to be a part of our first Summer Camp, June 9-July 3. Open to all. Children will have a full-day of learning with Art, Music, Spanish and Physical Education offered each day. There will be one field trip per week. Half-day camp available for 3-4 year olds. For details, see www.values4life.com.

Math Garden

Thanks to everyone who has helped with our Math Garden. Watch the work-in-progress at the South Side of the school.

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Global Fest

Save the Date

GlobalFest is Saturday, May 17. Join us at St. Matthias Transfiguration School for a fun, family festival to celebrate the ethnic diversity of our community. Each class studies a country or state during the year and presents it with food, cultural information, music and dance at the festival.

St. Matthias Transfiguration School Global Fest Saturday, May 17, 2008

GlobalFest Kick-Off Party

Join us for an adults-only GlobalFest Kick-Off Party, May 3, 7-9 pm at Ravenswood Pub, 5455 N. Ravenswood. Tickets are available in the school office, $20, or at the door, $25. The package includes two hours of beer, wine, soda and coffee and hors d’oeurves. Don’t miss it!

Did You Know - Morocco (5th Grade)

Morocco is the only African country that is not currently a member of the African Union.

Morocco was the first nation, in 1777, to recognize the fledgling United States as an independent nation.

The Moroccan-American Treaty of Friendship stands as the United States’ oldest non-broken friendship treaty. (Signed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, it has be in continuous effect since 1786.)

The cuisine of Morocco is a mix of Berber, Spanish, Corsican, Portuguese, Moorish, Middle

Eastern, Mediterranean and African cuisines.

Couscous is the most famous Moroccan dish along with pastille, tajine, and harira. The most popular drink is green tea with mint. The tea is accompanied with hard sugar cones or lumps.

Help us create a fabulous Math Garden

The 8th Graders will be designing and planting a Math Garden in the four planter boxes at the south side of our school. We would love donations of plants, organic soil, and organic mulch. We also need loans of 25 pairs of gardening gloves and garden tools (large shovels, small shovels, etc). We will begin gardening during our math classes at the end of April. Please contact Mrs. Bernstein (mrs.bernstein@values4life.com) if you would like more information.

Lil’ Mustangs Summer Camp

Ages 3-6 are invited to be a part of our first Summer Camp, June 9—July 3. Open to all. Children will have a full-day of learning with Art, Music, Spanish and Physical Education offered each day. There will be one field trip per week. Half-day camp available for 3-4 year olds. For details, see www.values4life.com.

Girls on the Run - Sponsor a Girl

Girls on the Run educates and prepares girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Twenty (20) girls in grades 3-7 set a goal to run a 3.1 mile running event —and accomplish it. They are coached by Principal Sandria DeSapio and Fifth Grade Teacher Rebecca Hansen and practice two times a week. The cost of participating is $75 per girl. We invite you to sponsor a girl for $40. Please send your contribution to the school. Your consideration is greatly appreciated.

School Registration

Registration is underway for the school. Openings are available in grades 2-8. Tuition is $4,600 per year. Tours are available with an appointment. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Discounts for more than one child. Call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784-0999 x26

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Global Fest

Save the Date

GlobalFest is Saturday, May 17. Join us at St. Matthias Transfiguration School for a fun, family festival to celebrate the ethnic diversity of our community. Each class studies a country or state during the year and presents it with food, cultural information, music and dance at the festival.

St. Matthias Transfiguration School Global Fest Saturday, May 17, 2008

We’re looking for Sponsors and Silent Auction Donors
Would you or your family like to sponsor a portion of GlobalFest or make a silent auction donation? Classroom sponsorships start at $250. We’re also looking for sports tickets, artwork, stays at vacation homes or unique gifts to offer in the silent auction. Donations are tax deductible. Please call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784-0999 x26.

Did You Know—Guatemala (5th Grade)

There are 23 different Mayan languages spoken in Guatemala, Spanish is spoken by 60% of the population.

Guatemala is known as the “land of eternal spring.”

Guatemala is the only Central American country with no Caribbean coastline.

Women in Guatemala work and average of 11.5 hours per day, more than any other women in the world.

The white stripes between the two blue stripes on the Guatemalan flag represent Guatemala being between two oceans.

Help us create a fabulous Math Garden

The 8th Graders will be designing and planting a Math Garden in the four planter boxes at the south side of our school. We would love donations of plants, organic soil, and organic mulch. We also need loans of 25 pairs of gardening gloves and garden tools (large shovels, small shovels, etc). We will begin gardening during our math classes at the end of April. Please contact Mrs. Bernstein (mrs.bernstein@values4life.com) if you would like more information.

Lil’ Mustangs Summer Camp

Ages 3-6 are invited to be a part of our first Summer Camp, June 9—July 3. Open to all. Children will have a full-day of learning with Art, Music, Spanish and Physical Education offered each day. There will be one field trip per week. Half-day camp available for 3-4 year olds. For details, see www.values4life.com.

Girls on the Run - Sponsor a Girl

Girls on the Run educates and prepares girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Twenty (20) girls in grades 3-7 set a goal to run a 3.1 mile running event —and accomplish it. They are coached by Principal Sandria DeSapio and Fifth Grade Teacher Rebecca Hansen and practice two times a week. The cost of participating is $75 per girl. We invite you to sponsor a girl for $40. Please send your contribution to the school. Your consideration is greatly appreciated.

School Registration

Registration is underway for the school. Openings are available in grades 2-8. Tuition is $4,600 per year. Tours are available with an appointment. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Discounts for more than one child. Call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784-0999 x26

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Global Fest

Save the Date

GlobalFest is Saturday, May 17. Join us at St. Matthias Transfiguration School for a fun, family festival to celebrate the ethnic diversity of our community. Each class studies a country or state during the year and presents it with food, cultural information, music and dance at the festival.

St. Matthias Transfiguration School Global Fest Saturday, May 17, 2008

We’re looking for Sponsors and Silent Auction Donors
Would you or your family like to sponsor a portion of GlobalFest or make a silent auction donation? Classroom sponsorships start at $250. We’re also looking for sports tickets, artwork, stays at vacation homes or unique gifts to offer in the silent auction. Donations are tax deductible. Please call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784-0999 x26.

Did You Know—Vietnam (2nd Grade)

Vietnam is second only to Brazil in exporting coffee.

By October, 1967, U.S. military troops had built more than 40 ice cream plants in Vietnam to help U.S. troops feel more at home during the Vietnam War.

According to legend, the Vietnamese are descendents of the dragon.

Vietnamese money is called the dong.

Vietnam is slightly larger than the state of New Mexico

Pancake Breakfast

Please join us for our Spring Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, April 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the school. The price at the door is $5 for adults and $4 for children 13 years of age and under. Breakfast includes: unlimited pancakes, scrambled eggs, coffee, milk, one glass of orange juice and three sausage link.

 

School Registration

Registration is underway for the school. Openings are available in grades 2-8. Tuition is $4,600 per year. Tours are available with an appointment. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Discounts for more than one child. Call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784-0999 x26.

Lil’ Mustangs Summer Camp

Ages 3-8 are invited to be a part of our first Summer Camp, June 9—July 9. Open to all. Children will have a full-day of learning with Art, Music, Spanish and Physical Education offered each day. There will be one field trip per week. Halfday camp available for 3-4 year olds. For details, see www.values4life.com.

Girls on the Run - Sponsor a Girl

Girls on the Run educates and prepares girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Twenty (20) girls in grades 3-7 set a goal to run a 3.1 mile running event —and accomplish it. They are coached by Principal Sandria DeSapio and Fifth Grade Teacher Rebecca Hansen and practice two times a week. The cost of participating is $75 per girl. We invite you to sponsor a girl for $40. Please send your contribution to the school. Your consideration is greatly appreciated.

Alumni

Are you planning a reunion? Let us help. Email the school at alumni@values4life.com. We’re also looking for alumni, please send us you or your family’s contact information including year of graduation, address, phone and email.

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Global Fest

Save the Date

GlobalFest is Saturday, May 17. Join us at St. Matthias Transfiguration School for a fun, family festival to celebrate the ethnic diversity of our community. Each class studies a country or state during the year and presents it with food, cultural information, music and dance at the festival.

St. Matthias Transfiguration School Global Fest Saturday, May 17, 2008

We’re looking for Sponsors and Silent Auction Donors
Would you or your family like to sponsor a portion of GlobalFest or make a silent auction donation? Classroom sponsorships start at $250. We’re also looking for sports tickets, artwork, stays at vacation homes or unique gifts to offer in the silent auction. Donations are tax deductible. Please call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784-0999 x26.

Did You Know—Vietnam (2nd Grade)

Vietnam is second only to Brazil in exporting coffee.

By October, 1967, U.S. military troops had built more than 40 ice cream plants in Vietnam to help U.S. troops feel more at home during the Vietnam War.

According to legend, the Vietnamese are descendents of the dragon.

Vietnamese money is called the dong.

Vietnam is slightly larger than the state of New Mexico

School Registration

Registration is underway for the school. Openings are available in grades 2-8. Tuition is $4,600 per year. Tours are available with an appointment. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Discounts for more than one child. Call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784-0999 x26.

Lil’ Mustangs Summer Camp

Ages 3-8 are invited to be a part of our first Summer Camp, June 9—July 9. Open to all. Children will have a full-day of learning with Art, Music, Spanish and Physical Education offered each day. There will be one field trip per week. Halfday camp available for 3-4 year olds. For details, see www.values4life.com.

Alumni

Are you planning a reunion? Let us help. Email the school at alumni@values4life.com. We’re also looking for alumni, please send us you or your family’s contact information including year of graduation, address, phone and email.

Girls on the Run - Sponsor a Girl

Girls on the Run educates and prepares girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Twenty (20) girls in grades 3-7 set a goal to run a 3.1 mile running event —and accomplish it. They are coached by Principal Sandria DeSapio and Fifth Grade Teacher Rebecca Hansen and practice two times a week. The cost of participating is $75 per girl. We invite you to sponsor a girl for $40. Please send your contribution to the school. Your consideration is greatly appreciated.

Pancake Breakfast

Please join us for our Spring Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, April 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the school. The price at the door is $5 for adults and $4 for children 13 years of age and under. Breakfast includes: unlimited pancakes, scrambled eggs, coffee, milk, one glass of orange juice and three sausage links.

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Global Fest

Save the Date

GlobalFest is Saturday, May 17. Join us at St. Matthias Transfiguration School for a fun, family festival to celebrate the ethnic diversity of our community. Each class studies a country or state during the year and presents it with food, cultural information, music and dance at the festival.

St. Matthias Transfiguration School Global Fest Saturday, May 17, 2008

We’re looking for Sponsors and Silent Auction Donors
Would you or your family like to sponsor a portion of GlobalFest or make a silent auction donation? Classroom sponsorships start at $250. We’re also looking for sports tickets, artwork, stays at vacation homes or unique gifts to offer in the silent auction. Donations are tax deductible. Please call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784-0999 x26.

Alaska

Did You Know—Alaska (Kindergarten)

There are more caribou that live in Alaska (900,000) than people (634,892).

Alaska’s biggest celebration is the summer solstice on June 21, the longest day of the year. (Almost around the clock sun).

In Talkeetna, Alaska, every mid-July is the Moose Dropping Festival. The droppings are made into jewelry and many fun games are played with them.

In Winter, the Inuit people (otherwise know as Eskimo) play a game called alqaqaq. This game is played so the sun returns quickly after a long winter.

Every February, the town of Cardova celebrates its famous Iceworm Festival. The iceworm, cousin to the earthworm, spends its life threading the tiny spaces between ice crystals searching for tasty snow algae and pollen. Its survival in such a harsh climate has always amazed Alaskans, who have been celebrating the festival since 1961.

School Registration

Registration is underway for the school. Openings are available in grades 2-8. Tuition is $4,600 per year. Tours are available with an appointment. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Discounts for more than one child. Call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784-0999 x26.

Lil’ Mustangs Summer Camp

Ages 3-8 are invited to be a part of our first Summer Camp, June 9—July 9. Open to all. Children will have a full-day of learning with Art, Music, Spanish and Physical Education offered each day. There will be one field trip per week. Halfday camp available for 3-4 year olds. For details, see www.values4life.com.

Alumni

Are you planning a reunion? Let us help. Email the school at alumni@values4life.com. We’re also looking for alumni, please send us you or your family’s contact information including year of graduation, address, phone and email.

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Global Fest

Save the Date

GlobalFest is Saturday, May 17. Join us at St. Matthias Transfiguration School for a fun, family festival to celebrate the ethnic diversity of our community. Each class studies a country or state during the year and presents it with food, cultural information, music and dance at the festival.

St. Matthias Transfiguration School Global Fest Saturday, May 17, 2008

We’re looking for Sponsors and Silent Auction Donors
Would you or your family like to sponsor a portion of GlobalFest or make a silent auction donation? Classroom sponsorships start at $250. We’re also looking for sports tickets, artwork, stays at vacation homes or unique gifts to offer in the silent auction. Donations are tax deductible. Please call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784-0999 x26.

Spain

Did You Know - Did You Know—Spain (7th Grade)

During the 19th century, Spain experienced five wars, eight overthrows of government, seven monarchies,and six constitutions.

The highest mountain in Spain is on the Canary Island of Tenerife.

Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula.

Spain’s current King is Juan Carlos I.

Spain’s favorite sport is soccer or football.

School Registration

Registration is underway for the school. Openings are available in grades 2-8. Tuition is $4,600 per year. Tours are available with an appointment. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Discounts for more than one child. Call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784-0999 x26.

Lil’ Mustangs Summer Camp

Ages 3-8 are invited to be a part of our first Summer Camp, June 9—July 9. Open to all. Children will have a full-day of learning with Art, Music, Spanish and Physical Education offered each day. There will be one field trip per week. For details, see Ages 3-8 are invited to be a part of our first Summer Camp, June 9—July 9. Open to all. Children will have a
full-day of learning with Art, Music, Spanish and Physical Education offered each day. There will be one field
trip per week. For details, see www.values4life.com.

Alumni

We’d like your contact information. Please email Deb Bukovy at ms.bukovy@values4life.com.

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Global Fest

Save the Date

GlobalFest is Saturday, May 17. Join us at St. Matthias Transfiguration School for a fun, family festival to celebrate the ethnic diversity of our community. Each class studies a country or state during the year and presents it with food, cultural information, music and dance at the festival.

St. Matthias Transfiguration School Global Fest Saturday, May 17, 2008

We’re looking for Sponsors and Silent Auction Donors
Would you or your family like to sponsor a portion of GlobalFest or make a silent auction donation? Classroom sponsorships start at $250. We’re also looking for sports tickets, artwork, stays at vacation homes or unique gifts to offer in the silent auction. Donations are tax deductible. Please call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784-0999 x26.

NORWAY

Did You Know - Norway (1st Grade)

Norway’s name comes from the Norse word, “Nordweg,” which means “North Way.”

Norway is 270 metric miles wide at its widest part and 4 metric miles wide at its narrowest part.

The Norwegian fjord horse or “fjording” is one of the world’s oldest breeds.

The fjord horse has shorter legs for walking on steep hillsides.

Viking ships were long and low with a square sail.

The dragon’s head on the prow was there to protect the Vikings from evil.

The capital of Norway is Oslo. It is also Norway’s largest city.

Lil’ Mustangs Summer Camp

Ages 3-8 are invited to be a part of our first Summer Camp, June 9—July 9. Open to all. Children will have a full-day of learning with Art, Music, Spanish and Physical Education offered each day. There will be one field trip per week. For details, see Ages 3-8 are invited to be a part of our first Summer Camp, June 9—July 9. Open to all. Children will have a
full-day of learning with Art, Music, Spanish and Physical Education offered each day. There will be one field
trip per week. For details, see www.values4life.com.

School Registration

Registration is underway for the school. Openings are available in grades 2-8. Tuition is $4,600 per year. Tours are available with an appointment. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Discounts for more than one child. Call Deb Bukovy for more information, 773-784-0999 x26.

Market Day

Market Day pick up is March 22 at the school. Online orders are due by noon on March 19. For more information, call Kim Rosen at 773/267-0171.

Alumni

We’d like your contact information. Please email Deb Bukovy at ms.bukovy@values4life.com.

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Lil’ Mustangs Summer Camp

St. Matthias Transfiguration School will host its first all-day summer camp June 3 to July 9 at the school. Registration is underway. Cost is $200 a week for early registration.

Lil’ Mustangs Summer Camp provides a safe, nurturing and fun environment that encourages discovery through exploration, individuality and a positive self image as a child of God. Children in three groups, Pinto (Ages3-4), Palomino (Ages5-6) and Appaloosa (Ages 7-8) will have time dedicated to Drama, Art, Physical Education and Spanish each day as well as outdoor play time on our private play lot.

The four weekly camp themes will be: Movement, Exploring My Community, Animals/Insects and Undersea/Ocean. Once a week, the children will go on a field trip related to our theme.

Children may bring their own lunch or purchase lunch through our food service. Before and aftercare are available for an additional fee. For more information, call the school or see www.values4life.com.

Mustang Madness

Alumni, friends and families of St. Matthias Transfiguration School are invited to Mustang Madness on Saturday, March 1, from 6 pm - 8:30 pm. The event will feature scrimmages between current and past students and coaches. A $5 admission will be charged. Proceeds benefit the Sports program.

DVD Player Request

The school is in need of a DVD player to replace one that broke. If you are able to donate one or assist with the purchase, please call the school.

Alumni

We’re looking for alumni of St. Matthias and Transfiguration. If you are an alum or a family member of one, please contact Deb Bukovy at the school to be sure we have your contact information, Ms.bukovy@values4life.com or 773/784- 0999 x26. We’d love to hear from you.

iCompass
(formerly Charis2)

We all struggle with temptation. Like Jesus, temptations in the desert, ours too usually center on allurements of wealth, pleasure, power or honor. Drawing from his personal journey, Todd Keough, the National Coordinator for the Ignatian Spirituality Project, will lead conversation on how to face temptation and remain in the Spirit despite our weakness. Thursday, March 13th 7-9pm, St. Clement School Fireside Hall, 2524 North Orchard. $10 suggested donation. iCompass (formerly Charis2) is a spiritual community for Catholics 35 and up, based in the traditions of St. Ignatius of Loyola. More info at www.compass.org or call Ed Duffy at 773.430.2337.

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SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Open registration for St. Matthias Transfiguration School begins on March 1st. Please call the school (773- 784-0999) and ask for Deb Bukovy for more information.

SUMMER CAMP

St. Matthias Transfiguration School is holding a summer camp from June9th to July 3rd for children in grades PK-3 to 3RD grade.

Applications will be available in March. The cost will be $225 per week or $850 for 4 weeks.

Curriculum will include Spanish, gym, art and drama plus a field trip each week. See this space for more details or call Deb Bukovy at (773-784-0999)

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SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Open registration for St. Matthias Transfiguration School begins on March 1st. Please call the school (773- 784-0999) and ask for Deb Bukovy for more information.

SUMMER CAMP

St. Matthias Transfiguration School is holding a summer camp from June9th to July 3rd for children in grades PK-3 to 3RD grade.

Applications will be available in March. The cost will be $225 per week or $850 for 4 weeks.

Curriculum will include Spanish, gym, art and drama plus a field trip each week. See this space for more details or call Deb Bukovy at (773-784-0999)

THIRSTING FOR LIFE-GIVING WATERS

Especially during the Lenten, Holy Week, and Easter seasons, the prayer texts of the Eastern Church revel in paradoxical images of Christ: the eternal life who is put to death, the host of the supper who is also its meal, the thirsty crucified one with living water streaming from his side. These images flow from the evangelists’ portrayals of Jesus and from his very ministry, during which he often upset or reversed people’s expectations about him or the ways of God.

This "reversal" is at play in today’s Gospel, as Jesus speaks to an enemy foreigner who is also a woman beneath his status. In addition he, the thirsting one, shows the woman to be the one truly thirsting. He— whose parched lips will say “I thirst” before he dies—is the source of life and life-giving water. Lent calls upon us to dwell on how each of us is thirsting for Christ, and it leads us, ultimately, back to the lifegiving waters of our baptism into his Body.

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St. Matthias Transfiguration

Dear Parishioner,

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Luke 18:16

Children are such an important part of our community and our faith, as they are the future of both. And the tradition of providing an outstanding Catholic education is as strong as ever at St. Matthias Transfiguration School. These are some of the incredible changes that have taken place at our school within the past few years:

• We are technology leaders. Children in our upper grades are assigned individual laptop computers, which better prepares them for acceptance into the city’s top high schools.
• Our project-based learning approach brings the real world to our children with assignments like creating an economic plan for a troubled nation and researching auto options to determine the best buy for a commuter family. Our preschool has received accreditation from the prestigious National Association for the Education of Young Children due to its individualized, hands-on learning.

We have set our standards high because we feel that our children deserve an exceptional education. Yet, the cost of educating our children is rising. Our goal is to keep our tuition affordable for all families and offer scholarships to our families in need, which accounts for about 30 percent of our families.

In order to meet this goal, we need support from our parishioners and friends, in addition to our faculty and families. St. Matthias Transfiguration School is launching its first Annual Fund to address the needs of our children. We invite you to be a part of our success with a contribution to our second collection at Masses on March 1 and 2. Envelopes will be in the pews. We thank you in advance for considering this contribution to the 2008 Annual Fund.

By giving to St. Matthias Transfiguration School Annual Fund, you will help our families continue to educate a new generation of leaders with Catholic values for life.

Sincerely,

Fr. Terry Keehan Sandria DeSapio
Pastor of St. Matthias and Transfiguration Parishes

Sandria DeSapio
Principal

Open Registraton

Open registration for St. Matthias Transfiguration School begins on March 1st. Please call the school (773-784-0999) and ask for Deb Bukovy for more information.

Summer Camp

St. Matthias Transfiguration School is holding a summer camp from June9th to July 3rd for children in grades PK-3 to 3RD grade.

Applications will be available in March. The cost will be $225 per week or $850 for 4 weeks.

Curriculum will include Spanish, gym, art and drama plus a field trip each week. See this space for more details or call Deb Bukovy at (773-784-0999).

Learn more about our school at: www.values4life.com.

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SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Open registration for St. Matthias Transfiguration School begins on March 1st. Please call the school (773- 784-0999) and ask for Deb Bukovy for more information.

SUMMER CAMP

St. Matthias Transfiguration School is holding a summer camp from June9th to July 3rd for children in grades PK-3 to 3RD grade.

Applications will be available in March. The cost will be $225 per week or $850 for 4 weeks.

Curriculum will include Spanish, gym, art and drama plus a field trip each week. See this space for more details or call Deb Bukovy at (773-784-0999)

BOWL-A-THON

Our annual Bowl-a-thon is February 14th. Please support the event by pledging to a student.

Learn more about our school at: www.values4life.com.

First Semester Honor Roll

St. Benedict High School

Lynnae N. Racette: 1 Honors
Nicole Marie Figueroa: 1 Honors
John Frederick Miller: 2 Honors
Ryan B. Balbag: 2 Honors
Michael J. Garcia: 2 Honors

De La Salle Institute

Robert J. Heilemann
Sean T. Keil

TEMPTATION'S FACES

In the movie Oh God, You Devil the roles of both God and Satan were played by George Burns. This completely baffled the humans. But as “God” pointed out, the face of evil has long tried to look like God, act like God, sound like God—or at least fulfill all our expectations of what God is like and desires. This is the aspect of Jesus’ human nature that Satan attempts to prey upon in today’s Gospel. It is in our human nature to seek the easy or surface answers; it was this part of Jesus’ true human nature that was tested in the desert dryness that immediately followed his plunge into the Jordan’s baptismal waters. Our surface expectations of God are in miracle-working, power and glory, the intervention of supernatural beings on our behalf. But all of these things can be accomplished by the might of evil as well. Jesus takes us deeper and shows us that, even when we’re at our weakest (as he would have been in the desert after his forty-day ordeal), we need to be relentless in seeking the true presence of God’s word, giving our worship to God alone, testing ourselves and not God.

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All Kids

All Kids is an insurance program that provides Illinois families with affordable and comprehensive health care for children under the age of 19, regardless of income, immigration status, or medical condition.

All Kids cover services including doctors visits, immunizations, prescription drugs, dentist and eye doctor visits and more.

For more information or to apply online visit www.allkids.com . You may also call toll free

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	St. Matthias Transfiguration
Elementary School
4910 N. Claremont Ave., Chicago, IL 60625

You’ll find outstanding high school preparation for your children at St. Matthias Transfiguration School. We’re technology leader. Our 6th, and 8th graders have individual laptops as well as Promethean interactive white boards in the classroom. All students learn Spanish.

We have experienced teachers, small classroom sizes and a values-based, Catholic education.

Project Based Learning, an interactive, problem-based teaching method, helps students become critical thinkers. Our graduates go on to the high schools and colleges of their choice.

See www.values4life.com for more information or call 773/784-0999.

Call for a tour today or attend our Open House on Sunday, Jan. 27 from 12:30 pm to 3 pm.

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	St. Matthias Transfiguration
Elementary School
4910 N. Claremont Ave., Chicago, IL 60625

You’ll find outstanding high school preparation for your children at St. Matthias Transfiguration School. We’re technology leader. Our 6th, and 8th graders have individual laptops as well as Promethean interactive white boards in the classroom. All students learn Spanish.

We have experienced teachers, small classroom sizes and a values-based, Catholic education.

Project Based Learning, an interactive, problem-based teaching method, helps students become critical thinkers. Our graduates go on to the high schools and colleges of their choice.

See www.values4life.com for more information or call 773/784-0999.

Call for a tour today or attend our Open House on Sunday, Jan. 27 from 12:30 pm to 3 pm.

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	St. Matthias Transfiguration
Elementary School
4910 N. Claremont Ave., Chicago, IL 60625

You’ll find outstanding high school preparation for your children at St. Matthias Transfiguration School. We’re technology leader. Our 6th, and 8th graders have individual laptops as well as Promethean interactive white boards in the classroom. All students learn Spanish.

We have experienced teachers, small classroom sizes and a values-based, Catholic education.

Project Based Learning, an interactive, problem-based teaching method, helps students become critical thinkers. Our graduates go on to the high schools and colleges of their choice.

See www.values4life.com for more information or call 773/784-0999.

Call for a tour today or attend our Open House on Sunday, Jan. 27 from 12:30 pm to 3 pm.

CERTAINTY

The Son of God died; it is by all means to be believed because it is absurd. And he was buried and rose again; it is certain because it is impossible.
Tertullian

PEACE

We should have great peace if we did not busy ourselves with what others say and do.
Thomas à Kempis

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Give the Gift of a Catholic Education

Did you know that 30% of the students at St. Matthias Transfiguration School receive financial aid? In this season of giving, consider donating some of your treasure to St. Matthias Transfiguration School. Your generosity will help support some of the many children who receive scholarships to the school. Gifts are tax deductible. Mail checks to: St. Matthias Transfiguration School, 4910 N. Claremont, Chicago, IL 60625. Thank you!

Giving Tree News

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Giving Tree fundraiser. Nearly $3,000 was raised toward office supplies and school expenses. Items purchased included construction paper, printer cartridges, copy paper, new books for our guided reading library, poster board and more.

Calling All Alumni

We’re looking for school alumni and friends of St. Matthias. If you or one of your family members graduated from St. Matthias, drop us a line to let us know your name, address, phone, email, year of graduation and news. Email information to alumni@values3life.com or mail it to the school at 4910 N. Claremont, Chicago, IL 60625.

High School Placement Exams

Catholic high school placement exams for eighthgrade students on January 12, 2008 throughout the Archdioceses. There is a $25 fee. Financial aid information will be available at that time. Each student should bring two pencils; some allow a calculator. Times may vary so you may have to contact the school of your choice for more information. The following are the schools we have information for:

Notre Dame High School for Girls
3000 N. Mango Ave., Chicago
773-622-1541
8 AM

Loyola Academy, 1100 Laramie Ave, Wilmette
847-920-2481
8:15 AM

De La Salle Preparatory High School, Chicago
35th & Michigan Avenue
312-842-7355, ext 150
8 AM