School News & Reminders

Update on Mr. Russell- A Beloved Member of NCA: I am saddened to share the news that Mr. Russell St. Germain, a beloved member of our NCA school community, passed away last week. Mr. St. Germain, who was our band instructor for many years, had been in our prayers since he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Due to his treatments and his declining energy, he had to stop teaching band in January in order to focus on his health. His service was private, but cards can be sent to:

Dan Pritchard
6145 N Lowell
Chicago, IL 60646
 
Let’s continue to keep him and his family in our prayers.

First Communion & Sacrament of Confirmation: Blessings to our 2nd grade NCA students who are preparing to make their First Communion this month. We look forward to them receiving Holy Communion for the first time and joining our Catholic family in becoming one with Christ.

We are very proud of our NCA students who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this month. Through the Holy Spirit, they will have an increased ability to practice their faith in all aspects of their lives. Our blessings to them.

First Communion - 2nd-graders 
St. Gertrude: May 11 @ 10am 
St. Henry: May 26 @ - 1:30pm
St. Ignatius: May 18 @ 10:30am AND May 25 @ 10:30am
St. Jerome: June 23 @ 11:30am

Confirmation - 7th or 8th-graders 
St. Henry and St. Margaret Mary: May 19 @ 1 pm at SMM church
St. Ita: June 8 @ 1pm
St. Jerome: June 15 @ 10 am

FSP: Lunch ordering is now open for May & June. 

The last volunteer opportunities to earn your service hours: Field Day volunteer spots are now listed on SchoolSpeak. If you are still in need of hours please check with your child’s teacher for the end of the year clean up opportunities and summer field marketing opportunities. When signing up for Field Day, each person can only sign up for ONE station or position. ONE SPOT PER PERSON.

Wildcats Summer Camp reduced registration fee has been extended!!
Oh, The Places We Will Go! Northside Catholic Academy-Wildcat Summer Camp 2019: June 17-August 2nd-  Reduced Early Registration Fee, $50 (by May 1)  $100 (after May 1) Weekly Rates-Same as last year!!  $225 per week (4+ weeks) $260 per week (less than four weeks)   Discounted Sibling Rate-Same as last year!!   $160 per week (4+ weeks)  $200 per week (less than four weeks)  Registration closes June 1. Extended Care Program available AM and PM. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! For more information, go to NorthsideCatholic.org or call 773-743-6277 Ext 201.



Need for Recess Volunteers: NCA is looking for parents to volunteer and earns service hours to assist our teachers in supervising outdoor and indoor recess for Grades 1 - 4. We have these volunteer times listed on SchoolSpeak. This does require parents to be Virtus trained. I am hopeful we can find parents who are open to assisting us. Thank you.

🎟️Queen of Hearts Raffle 50/50: It seems like the Queen has a good hiding place!  The pot will be well over $65,000 by Saturday!  You have to play to win! The drawing will be Saturday at the Double Bubble at 6:30!! Tickets are 6 for $5 and can be purchased at the Double Bubble, Edge of Sweetness and the school offices. 

May 14: MS May Crowning- 8:00 AM

NCA Fall Sports Registration is Now Open
Don’t delay, register now on SchoolSpeak for Boys and Girls Soccer, Cross Country, and Girls Volleyball. Fall sports run roughly from the end of August until the end of October.
 
Boys and Girls Soccer: NCA’s soccer program is open to boys and girls in grades 5-8. All students must be registered on SchoolSpeak prior to Tuesday, June 4, 2019. The registration fee is $100 per student and includes your student’s uniform. Our soccer league finalizes all schedules and games during the summer months so we need to have our final rosters to the league by June 4. Grades 5-6 will play on the JV team, and grades 7-8 will play on the Varsity team. Teams will be determined and uniforms will be ordered based on registration numbers.
 
Cross Country: Open to all NCA boys and girls in grades 5-8. All students must be registered on SchoolSpeak prior to Monday, July 15, 2019. The registration fee is $100 per student and includes your student’s uniform. Official practices begin late July/early August.  Mandatory time trials are August 20 and August 22, 6:00 pm, at the lakefront track on the Wilson side. Athletes and one parent/guardian must attend one of these time trials. While the athletes complete their time trials, coaches will meet with the parents to discuss the season, practices, and meets. Time trials will place your athlete in the appropriate pace group for the season. Once school begins, practices will be held Monday-Thursday after school (at the MS campus). Athletes are required to attend at least two practices per week in order to participate in the meets. We anticipate six meets this season; athletes are required to attend four meets.  

Girls Volleyball: Grades 4-8. All students must be registered on SchoolSpeak prior to Monday, July 15, 2019. The registration fee is $100 per student and includes your student’s uniform. Teams will be determined and uniforms will be ordered based on registration numbers. For safety reasons, all players in uniform are not allowed to wear jewelry of any kind while in a game or on the bench. This is a mandatory rule that will be enforced by the officials. Anyone with newly pierced ears who cannot remove their earrings will not be allowed to participate.
  
Late Registrations: $50 additional fee for late registrations. Late registrations are allowed at the coaches’ discretion.
 
Coaches: You must register your child via SchoolSpeak for soccer, cross country, and volleyball by the deadline. Follow the prompts to complete all of the required information, but please do not pay for your child. We appreciate your huge time commitment coaching all of our children.

Financial Assistance: We never want any child to not join a team because of the cost. If you need a reduction in fees, please contact Leigh Holzman at 773-743-6277.
 
Boys Volleyball, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Lacrosse
Check out our Athletics Calendar on our website (www.northsidecatholic.org under the Athletics section).

All boys volleyball games are played at Queen of Angels (4416 N. Western Ave.), and this is the last week of regular season games. Next week playoffs begin. Go Wildcats!

All boys and girls lacrosse games are played on surrounding fields including Rogers Park, Montrose Ave. at the lakefront and surrounding suburban fields.

End of Year Athletic Ceremony, All Sports, Grades 4-8 May 22 – Save-the-Date
Join us Wednesday, May 22, 6:30-8: 00 pm at St. Ignatius Church (at the corner of Glenwood and Loyola Ave.) for the End of Year Athletic Ceremony. All 2018-2019 athletic teams will be honored. Coaches, student-athletes, and families are invited. Athletes, please wear your sports uniform/jerseys and sit with your team(s) at the front of the church. Each team will be honored on stage. Awards will be given out by the coaches to the MVPs, Most Improved, and Most Spirited players. Parking at St. Ignatius is available in the lot behind the church (off Loyola Ave.) and in the lot one block south of the church (at the corner of Glenwood and Arthur Ave.). Street parking is also available.
 

2019 Athletic Summer Camps
Please see the attached athletic summer camps document for a variety of summer camps to keep your Wildcats fit and active throughout the summer.  
 

NCA Spiritwear
Our Spiritwear site formerly known as My Locker is now known as Spiritshop.com. Same company, different name. Click on the link below to access NCA spirit wear items. You can design your own t-shirts, hoodies, hats, shorts, etc. with our NCA logos which are available on the site. Order your spirit wear today and come out to the fields and courts to cheer on your favorite Wildcats!

https://www.spiritshop.com/school/illinois/chicago/northside-catholic-academy 

Wildcat Photos Needed!
Calling all parents! For inclusion in our weekly newsletter and on our website, please forward any athletic pictures from our sports programs to Shakira Morrissette at smorrissette@ncaweb.org 

Looking for an awesome Mother's Day gift? Or just want to treat yourself?

I'm so excited to announce this special event with Leaps and Ladders- Mommy and Me mini sessions (that include 5 digital images) AND a free consultation with sleep consultant/baby and child expert Ashley Newcomb!

To schedule your session please email Shalimar at hello@shalimarbphotography.com or call at 773.230.5441

Two dates to choose from - Sunday, May 19th or Sunday, May 26th.
Please see the attached flyer for more details.

https://www.facebook.com/shalimarbphotography/

A day of superhero adventure awaits at Chase Park!

Join us for our 3^rd annual Superheroes Assemble day on May 19th. Let your mighty little ones discover their superhero powers, strengths and virtues as they explore their favorite hero's sanctum.  This fun event is geared towards children 2-12 but all are welcome, and costumes are encouraged. Come climb through the Avengers Obstacle course, make Hulk Snot, do yoga with Spider-Man, meet your favorite characters explore the Batcave and much much more!

Tickets are on sale now https://www.chicagosuperheroes.com/