The sixth annual St. Helen Festival will feature carnival rides, live music, a beer garden and food. All proceeds will benefit St. Helen Catholic School. Plan to attend August 27 from 5:00-10:00p.m., August 28 from Noon-10:00p.m., and August 29 from Noon-9:00p.m. Click on the Document Center in Our Community for the entertainment schedule during the Festival.
Reminder - There will be a meeting for new parents on August 5 at 7:00p.m. in the school. All parents that are new to St. Helen are encouraged to attend.
First Day of School
The first day of school for K-8 is August 19, 2010. Preschool families may attend an Open House of preschool classrooms on August 19 from 8:30-11:00a.m. Preschool children will begin with an 11:30 dismissal on August 20. A complete listing is located in the Document Center. A list of vacation days and "no school" dates are located in the Our Community tab listed under Document Center. Tuition rates and supply lists are also located in the Document Center.
You're Invited
The Family School Association (FSA) will meet on August 2, 2010 at 7:00p.m. in the school. The agenda will include planning for the sixth annual Festival. The dates of the Festival are August 27-29, 2010. Parent leadership and co-chair opportunities are available.
New Parents - Welcome!
An informational meeting for all new parents will be held on August 5, 2010 at 7:00p.m. in the school. Additional information will be included in the back-to-school letter that will be mailed the week of July 12, 2010.
Pre-registration 2012-2013
A limited number of pre-registration applications are currently being accepted for the 2012-2013 academic year. Please call the school office at 773-486-1055 for information.
Congratulations
The St. Helen Catholic School community is proud to announce that Sister Mary Kathleen Dowling has received the Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented to Sr. Mary Kay by the Archdiocese of Chicago at a gala on February 21, 2010 hosted by Francis Cardinal George and Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey, Superintendent of Schools.
Sr. Mary Kay was honored for her dedicated service throughout the Archdiocese as well as her commitment to St. Helen as the fourth grade teacher. Sr. Mary Kay has inspired children to strive to be their personal best as well as make a commitment to be of service to those within their community. Whether she is conducting "hermit crab races", chaperoning student carolers at the hospital, cheering at a basketball game , or mentoring colleagues, Sr. Mary Kay accepts each day with renewed vigor and passion for helping others to succeed. We congratulate Sr. Mary Kay!











