Chesterton Weekly 02/11/22
“Without a gentle contempt for education, no gentleman's education is complete.”
- G. K. Chesterton
In this Issue:
All Things Gala
Anne of Green Gables Recording
Updated Open Mic Night Date
Winter Field Day Uniform
Presidents' Day
Save the Date
All Things Gala
We Need Your Help!
It has been a joy to see things come together for the gala. Thankfully, we have great cash prizes for the raffle and over 100 amazing auction items that will go live next week.
But we will need more than 800 guests at the gala buying raffle tickets and bidding on items to hit our $360,000 goal! The deadline to register is February 22.
So this weekend, we ask for every single family to invite ten or more people to the gala if you haven't already. If you have already bought tickets for your family, that's great! But we still ask every family to invite ten or more people to the gala whether they sit with you or buy their own table.
Just a reminder, your student's ticket has been paid for. They will be seated with you, so if you buy a full table of 10 (or multiple tables of 10) as a sponsor, you can have a table of 11 or even 12 to accommodate your student(s). Seating preference is given to table sponsors.
You can purchase your tickets here. You can send this same link to your friends and family so they can purchase their tickets!
Hear from our headmaster, Mr. Janeiro, a little more about why we need your help with the gala.
Anne of Green Gables Recording
Our opening night of Anne of Green Gables was a smashing success! Take a look at the photos for a little sneak peek. Our 4 performances of Anne of Green Gables sold out in a few short days, and we know that a few of our families and friends were not able to purchase tickets. However, we still want you to see the show. The following shows will be professionally recorded:
Friday, February 11, at 7 p.m. - Gilbert Cast
Saturday, February 12, at 7 p.m. - Anne Cast
Curious as to who is in which cast? You can find the cast list here!
Once the recordings are finalized, they take a few weeks to produce, and we will have them available for purchase. That way, everyone can enjoy this charming production. Stay tuned for more information!
Updated Open Mic Night Date
In last week’s newsletter, we let you know that the slated date for the postponed Open Mic Night was February 25. However, many families reached out to let us know that the date was in conflict with a few large community events. Therefore, the date has moved to February 22 to celebrate the feast of the Chair of St. Peter! This feast is a very special one for Chesterton as the houses are named after the 4 saints who hold up the chair of St. Peter. Though it is a week night, we always try to hold something special on this day to commemorate the feast. This year, it’s Open Mic Night! Please keep an eye and ear out for more information. It’s going to be a blast!
Winter Field Day Uniform
Students, this Wednesday is Field Day! Please wear mass-appropriate attire that follows your house colors along with your house shirt. No face paint or hair dye before mass. Out of uniform rules, below, apply.
OUT OF UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS
On special occasions, we will invite students to attend school or school-sponsored events (e.g., dances, field trips, retreats, etc.) out of their uniforms. If students choose to attend an out-of-uniform event in their uniforms, they must meet all standards of being fully in uniform (e.g., shirt tucked in, modest accessories, proper shoes, correct sweater/blazer/apparel, etc.)
The out-of-uniform expectations are event-specific and will be announced before each event. However, they will include at all times:
No ripped or dirty clothing.
No overly revealing clothing: this refers to factors including but not limited to cutouts in clothing (e.g., shoulder or midriff cutouts), overly tight clothing (any leggings), no shorts for girls, and no short skirts (that hit above the knee).
No text or imagery that does not align with our mission.
Presidents' Day
School will not be in session on Monday, February 21, for Presidents’ Day. The office will be closed as well.
Save the Date
2/10-12: Junior Play
2/14: CLT for Juniors
2/16: Winter Field Day
2/21: Presidents’ Day - no school
2/22: Feast of the Chair of St. Peter
2/22: Open Mic Night
3/2: Ash Wednesday
3/4: End of Third Quarter
3/5: Fleur-de-Lis Gala
3/21-25: Spring Break