St. Edward Catholic School and Preschool

Developing students for a faith filled and academically successful future.

1221 N. Fifth Street, Chillicothe, Illinois 61523

Phone:  309.274.2994  Fax:  309.274.4141

Website:  www.sainted.org

Office Hours:  7:00am – 3:30pm

School Hours:  7:30am – 2:10pm

After-Care Program:  2:10pm – 5:00pm

Be it known to all who enter here that Christ is the reason for this school.  He is the unseen but ever present teacher in its classes.  He is the model of its faculty and the inspiration of its students.

Dates to Remember

We cannot do great things, only small things with great love.  Mother Teresa

Congratulations to Mrs. Hedden’s Kindergarten class!  They won the Scarecrow exhibit at Picket Fence, and their class received $82 and a pizza party!

November = Citizenship

St. Edward Auction 2008

November 8^th

We are still in need of baskets from the 6^th and 7^th grade.  If you are able to assist, please phone the school office at 274.2994.  Come join the fun at the auction, and watch the “Parish Children’s Show” from 12:00 – 2:00.

Year of St. Paul

As Pope Benedict XVI said in his announcement, this special “Pauline” year is an invitation to join with “The Apostle of the Gentiles, who dedicated himself to the spreading of the good news to all peoples, and spent himself for the unity and harmony of all Christians,” adding, “May he guide us and protect us in this celebration, helping us to advance in the humble and sincere search for the unity of all the members of the mystical body of Christ.”  From St. Paul we draw a very important lesson: what counts is to place Jesus Christ at the center of our lives, so that our identity is marked essentially by the encounter, by communion with Christ and with his Word.”  Pope Benedict XVI, The Apostles

Safe Environment Program – Monday – October 27^th – 7:00PM – School Library

Have you heard the music?  Your students have been hearing the music each day after lunch.  We have always talked about “being still” so that we may give thanks and praise to our Lord and Savior.  Well, we have built in a special time each day to “be still”.  Each day after second lunch a song is played over the intercom.  Faculty, staff and students use that time to “be still” and in prayer.  No matter where they are in the building, or what they are doing, we as a school spend quiet time with our Savior.

Just some Reminders….

• If you use the school in the evening, please make sure that all lights are off and doors are locked when you leave.
• Please sign into the school office when entering the building, and sign out when leaving. 
• If your child will be absent from school, please phone the school office by 8:00AM.

Lord, You have placed countless people along my path; let me celebrate their lives and encourage them.  Today, let me share a smile and a kind word with all whom I meet.  And, let the love of Your Son Jesus be reflected in my care and concern for others this day and everyday.  Amen

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