Education Guide 120618 Zone A

WINTER/SPRING 2019 

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St. Mary students flourish in and out of classroom 

St. Mary Catholic 

School, located at 11409 

195th St. in Mokena, invites 

families to an Open 

House from noon-2 p.m. 

on Sunday, Jan. 27. Visitors 

will experience a welcoming 

community, view 

the exceptional facilities, 

meet the dedicated faculty 

and staff, and witness 

testimonials from school 

families regarding faithinfused 

curriculum, academic 

successes and lasting 

friendships. 

Benefits of a learning 

community focused on 

academics, faith and family 

St. Mary School is a 

vibrant and welcoming 

Catholic school, serving 

students in preschool 

through grade eight. Since 

1949, teachers have been 

providing an extraordinary, 

personalized learning 

environment allowing 

each student to achieve 

their full potential. As a 

result, St. Mary students 

continue to flourish in and 

out of the classroom. 

“As parents, we have 

an obligation to provide 

our children with the best 

possible education,” said 

Frank Murray, St. Mary 

School Board Member and 

new school parent. “We 

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Our locations: 

Alsip 

708-385-2288 

Palos Hills 

708-599-0101 

Tinley Park 

708-532-5566 

Homer Glen 

708-301-3939 

Joliet 

815-741-2627 

Lockport 

815-838-2855 

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Frankfort 

815-469-2627 

Tinley Park 

(167th St.) 

708-532-7676 

chose St. Mary’s for its 

community, its extraordinary 

faculty and staff, and 

its exceptional learning environment. 

It is the faithbased, 

family community 

that we believe is critical 

for our children’s academic, 

social and spiritual 

development. St. Mary’s 

family is everything we 

wanted in a school community.” 

See the exceptional 

learning environment 

St. Mary School offers 

3-year-old preschool 

through eighth grade. 

Visitors are always impressed 

with the school’s 

facilities, which include a 

music room, library, computer 

lab, science lab, spacious 

gymnasium and the 

STEAM classroom. 

The STEAM classroom 

allows teachers to bring a 

unique approach of teaching 

to enhance student 

learning and understanding 

of how all things relate 

to each other, in school and 

in life. Unlike other STEM 

programs, St. Mary’s program 

also emphasizes the 

integration of the arts, and 

offers more creativity to 

students in the learning 

process. The STEAM program 

and open classroom 

setting allow teachers to 

facilitate rather than lecture, 

resulting in students 

experiencing their education 

as a process instead of 

a final product. 

St. Mary School also offers 

a one-to-one technology 

program that provides 

each student in grades six 

through eight with an individual 

iPad, a class set 

of iPads for grades three 

through five, and kindergarten 

through grade two 

have designated classroom 

iPads and SmartBoards for 

educational use. Primary 

students also benefit from 

a certified reading specialist 

and teacher aides. 

Learn about numerous 

extracurricular 

opportunities and more 

Students can enjoy many 

after-school programs, 

including band, chess, 

youth choir, drama club, 

yearbook, Scout groups, 

social events and an extensive 

athletic program. Before- 

and after-school care 

is available for a fee from 

6:45-7:50 a.m. and 2:40-6 

p.m. Bus service is an option 

for those families who 

reside in the Mokena Public 

School District 159 for 

a fee. 

Learn about tuition 

assistance 

Recent legislation in Illinois 

has opened up many 

opportunities for families 

to receive scholarships for 

Catholic schooling in Illinois. 

Through Empower 

Illinois, families can apply 

for tuition assistance in the 

form of grants from the Illinois 

government to help 

pay for their child’s Catholic 

education. Additionally, 

St. Mary’s offers a special 

Tuition Transfer Grant 

for up to $1,500 per family 

($1,000 in year one, $500 

in year two) for students 

entering grades 1-7 who 

transfer from any private, 

public, charter or home 

school. Students transferring 

from another Catholic 

school in the Diocese of 

Joliet or neighboring dioceses 

are not eligible. 

Submitted by St. Mary Catholic 

School, 11409 195th St. in 

Mokena. For more information, 

call (708) 326-9330 or 

visit www.stmaryschoolmo 

kena.org.

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PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE THROUGH 

SPIRITUAL & ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 

We invite you to experience the vibrant, warm and welcoming environment at St. Mary Catholic School. 

See why students succeed. Feel our sense of community. Meet faculty, teachers, families, 

and students in Preschool through 8th grade. 

Come see the difference. 

Open House 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 | 12 - 2 p.m. 

+ Tours + Information + Refreshments 

22-EG120618_STMARYS 

www.stmaryschoolmokena.org 

11409 195th Street, Mokena



SS. Cyril and Methodius School provides mountains of faith 

For more than 130 years, SS. 

Cyril & Methodius School in 

Lemont has provided area students 

from PreK-3 through grade 

eight with the opportunity to receive 

an outstanding Catholic 

education. Graduates go on to a 

variety of local high schools, are 

placed in advanced classes and 

receive scholarships based on 

both academics and service. 

The school’s academically 

challenging program is enhanced 

through physical education, 

Spanish, technology, art 

and music. Classroom teachers 

departmentalize, providing students 

the opportunity to work 

with different teachers who have 

endorsements in their assigned 

subject areas. 

Along with the academic program, 

our students have the opportunity 

to be involved with a 

variety of extracurricular programs. 

SSCM has a dynamic 

athletic program offering basketball 

and volleyball. Students can 

also participate in newspaper, 

Student Council, National Junior 

Honor Society, choir, band, 

robotics and chess on a regular 

basis. 

During the year, there is also 

a talent show and a spring musical. 

SSCM also offers both a 

before- and after-school program, 

along with a uniform recycling 

program. Students living 

in Lemont are eligible to receive 

bus service from the local school 

district, as well. 

The facilities offer wireless 

technology and smart boards in 

all of the classrooms. There is a 

1:1 program for the junior high, 

Chromebooks in the computer 

lab and four Chromebook carts 

located throughout the school. 

Textbooks are updated on a regular 

basis and available online, 

along with homework and grading. 

SSCM has an outstanding faculty 

and staff committed to meeting 

individual needs and who are 

involved each year in a variety 

of professional growth opportunities. 

Through professional 

development, teachers have the 

chance to stay current in best 

practices for education. SSCM 

teachers work together on a variety 

of “teams” to help provide 

extra events and opportunities 

within each classroom. Teacher 

assistants are available and help 

the classrooms in a variety of 

ways. 

The school welcomes parents 

as partners in the educational 

program. SSCM provides a variety 

of opportunities and programs 

for parents to become 

more involved with their child, 

both during and after the end of 

each school day. 

The entire SS. Cyril & Methodius 

family welcomes prospective 

families to tour the school, and 

it offers “shadow days” for students. 

Those interested can call 

(630) 257-6488 ext. 21 to request 

information or to arrange a visit. 

The school is also to have an 

Open House to celebrate Catholic 

Schools Week from 11:30 

a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 

27. 

Submitted by SS. Cyril & Methodius 

School, 607 Sobieski St. in Lemont. 

For more information or to arrange 

a visit, call the school’s office at 

(630) 257-6488, ext. 21. Those 

interested in learning more can also 

visit www.school.stcyril.org. 

SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS SCHOOL 

A Community of Faith, Kindness, and Service 

• Pre-K through 8th Grade 

• On-site morning and after school care 

• 100% acceptance rate of students applying to private high schools 

• Computer and Science Labs 

• 1 to 1 chrome books in the JR. High 

• Smart Boards in all classrooms 

• Spanish, Physical Education, Technology, Music & Art 

• Extra-Curricular activities include: Basketball, volleyball, band, 

chess, talent show & school musical 

• Financial aid is available, inquire at school 

OPEN HOUSE 

Friday, November 16th, 2018 

Tours start at 10am 

630-257-6488



AN EDUCATION FOR THE WHOLE CHILD, 

A COMMUNITY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 

Finding the perfect fit 

Finding just the right 

school is often a difficult 

task. Parents spend hours 

on tours and researching 

online only to discover 

that many schools have 

different buildings, but the 

same educational model. 

It’s time to look for something 

different — an individualized 

approach that 

supports children working 

within their learning styles 

and at their own pace, an 

environment that sparks 

their natural curiosity. 

At Lupine Montessori 

School, that spark 

is fanned into a lifelong 

quest for knowledge. The 

compassionate and diverse 

community is dedicated to 

creating a nurturing environment 

of confident, independent, 

lifelong learners 

by providing quality 

Montessori education. 

The Montessori approach 

offers opportunities 

to develop concentration 

and critical thinking. 

The multi-age classrooms 

mimic a family structure 

allowing younger children 

to learn through example 

while older students seize 

the opportunity to lead. 

This structure all works 

seamlessly because there 

is freedom within limits. 

With the flexibility to 

choose resources, areas of 

study, and how they work, 

students feed their fundamental 

desire to learn. The 

adults in the room act as 

guides, creating supportive 

environments where self 

direction and exploration 

are highly encouraged. 

In that way, recognizing 

and correcting errors is a 

natural part of the learning 

process. The result, as research 

shows, is that Montessori 

students are active, 

enthusiastic and proud of 

their academic work. 

So what makes Lupine 

different from other Montessori 

schools? Parent 

participation, transparency, 

authenticity, peace 

education, the natural 

world and sustainable 

environmental practices 

are central to the Lupine 

philosophy. A dedicated 

and highly experienced 

staff serves children from 

preschool through adolescence 

with energy and 

compassion. By creating a 

family of students, parents, 

and board members, Lupine 

brings the very best to 

the community. 

So, shop around, try everything 

on and then visit 

Lupine Montessori School 

to feel the difference. Selfconfidence, 

compassion, 

independence, and a love 

of learning are just the 

right fit! Go to the website 

to register for a “Look In” 

or Open House today. 

“This place is amazing! 

If you are looking for an 

environment that fosters 

lifelong learning, search no 

more! The head of school 

is dedicated, brilliant, and 

loving! Your child is her 

child; the Lupine family is 

strong!” — Tracy H. 

“We are very happy to 

have found Lupine Montessori 

School. We were 

welcomed to the Lupine 

community with open 

arms, and everyone, including 

parents and children 

have been so wonderful. 

Lupine has the best educators, 

[they] are extremely 

passionate about what they 

do.” — Valerie D. 

“The best decision we 

could have ever made, was 

to place both our children 

in this amazing school. We 

love the academic advantage 

they have, in addition 

to being taught to think 

critically. More importantly, 

they are learning to 

be an engaged member of 

their community; helping 

others, enjoying nature, 

and being self reliant.” — 

Jeannie M. 

Submitted by Lupine Montessori 

School, 936 N. State St. 

in Lockport. For more information, 

call (815) 905-7030 

or visit www.lupinemontes 

sori.org. 

Nurturing confident, independent, lifelong learners in a vibrant 

community of all ages. 

The Children’s House ages 3-6 

The Elementary Village ages 6-12 

COMING FALL 2019: Adolescent Program 

• Academics that meet children where they are and 

inspire them for where they’re going 

• Teachers who respect each child’s potential and 

learning style 

• Students who are encouraged to become 

contributors in their community 

• Connections to the natural world through 

discovery and conservation 

• Peace education through cultural and self 

awareness 

• Trust, dignity and compassion 

• Clear, honest communication 

• An American Montessori Society pathways school 

• Life-long learning modeled by meeting challenges 

with integrity and curiosity 

• Extra-curricular activities and before & after 

school care 

OPEN HOUSE EVENTS 

January 13 12-2pm 

February 3 10-12pm 

Limited Private Look Ins 

Reservations online or by calling 815-905-7030 

936 N. State Street - Lockport 

www.lupinemontessori.org



South Suburban Hearing looks to do more 

than amplify sound with Livio AI 

South Suburban Hearing 

Health Center has worked with 

many different types and brands 

of hearing instruments, but in 

most cases they all have one 

major limitation: They are only 

trying to restore a certain function 

to the level that one would 

expect in someone without a particular 

disability. 

That is utterly commendable, 

but with modern technology it 

is sometimes possible to go further 

than this — to actually try to 

raise certain senses or functions 

beyond what you might normally 

expect to find. 

That is definitely the case for 

a smart new hearing aid South 

Suburban Hearing Health Center 

is making available from 

Starkey Hearing Technologies. 

With its newly launched Livio 

AI device, the company is reinventing 

the humble hearing aid 

for the machine-learning generation. 

Not only does the Livio 

hearing aid enhance one’s ability 

to hear things, but it also can 

automatically translate foreign 

languages and even track physical 

and mental well-being. Think 

of it like the Babel fish from 

“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the 

Galaxy” — only with some extra 

cool tech thrown in there for 

good measure. 

“I believe Livio AI heralds the 

hearing industry’s iPhone moment,” 

said Dr. Achin Bhowmik, 

Starkey’s chief technology officer. 

“The mobile phones prior to 

the iPhone were single-purpose 

devices, allowing us to make 

phone calls. In contrast, today’s 

smartphones are multipurpose 

devices. Hearing aids have so 

far been single-purpose devices, 

as well, helping people hear 

better by amplifying sound. We 

are changing that with Livio AI. 

With embedded sensors and artificial 

intelligence, we are turning 

the hearing aid into a multifunction 

health-monitoring and multiuse 

device that will help us lead 

better lives in many more ways. 

This is driven by our mission to 

improve human lives through 

technology.” 

The next-gen hearing aid can 

translate between 27 languages, 

courtesy of a companion smartphone 

application called Thrive. 

If an English speaker says something 

they wish to translate, the 

words will appear in the selected 

target language on their mobile 

device, so they can show the other 

person. If, on the other hand, a 

person says something in a language 

the wearer does not speak, 

the words will be directly translated 

into spoken English via the 

earpiece. 

The device also offers stepcounting 

features, the ability to 

quantify a “brain score” based 

on active listening and social 

engagement, and smart gestures 

that allow wearers to control the 

audio stream from a TV by double-tapping 

their ear, rather than 

having to stop and search for the 

remote. 

In the near future, Bhowmik 

said, the hearing aid will also 

be able to automatically detect 

if the user falls down, using its 

in-built sensors. If a fall is detected, 

the hearing aid then will 

immediately notify designated 

emergency contacts by sending 

alert messages. 

Submitted by South Suburban 

Hearing Health Center. For more 

information, visit www.southsub 

urbanhearing.com, or call the 

Homer Glen at (708) 966-4724, 

Burr Ridge, at (630) 756-3260 or 

Mokena at (815) 513-5268. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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St. Dennis School provides small class sizes, quality education 

St. Dennis School is a loving environment 

that provides a complete education 

for the whole child. The school has been 

embedded in the Lockport community 

since 1881, built upon the foundation of 

tradition and a vision for the future. 

Small class sizes combined with a caring 

and highly qualified faculty provide an 

environment where students thrive. Supporting 

multiple studies that show students 

perform measurably better with more individualized 

attention, an average of 80 

percent of St. Dennis graduates earn honor 

roll status as freshmen in high school. 

Teachers utilize instructional strategies 

that require student collaboration and critical 

thinking skills. With the aid of multiple 

tools for assessing students’ progress, teachers 

personalize instructional strategies to 

address individual learning needs as necessary. 

The success of this approach is evident 

in standardized test scores that continue to 

range above the national averages. 

St. Dennis students also meet or exceed 

readiness/growth expectations at an average 

of 75-80 percent annually. St. Dennis 

teachers have the flexibility to utilize different 

instructional approaches to engage 

students. The school offers state-of-the-art 

embedded technology throughout the curriculum 

at all grade levels, with SMART 

Boards in every class for increased student 

engagement, and 1-to-1 iPads in grades 

K-8. The use of technology throughout 

the school provides students with access 

to countless learning tools that reinforce 

the core standards taught in ways that appeal 

to the modern learner. Students are 

given alternative ways to synthesize information 

they have learned and present 

it in a creative format. 

St. Dennis students have access to an 

outstanding fine arts program at St. Dennis. 

Art teacher Lisa Boyer, who has been 

recognized by the publication Celebrating 

Art as a Teacher of Distinction, is quick to 

point out that children who participate in 

visual arts are statistically proven to perform 

better on tests. 

“Art processes and realistic drawing 

specifically help teach problem-solving 

skills and develop concentration and visual 

perception skills that carry over to 

many other areas,” she said. “It also promotes 

relaxation and creative energy.” 

The school’s award-winning Jubilation 

and Chime Choirs, which participate in 

annual solo and ensemble competitions 

as well as Christmas and spring musicals, 

provide students with another creative 

outlet. Students also have opportunities 

to be involved in no-cut athletics, a Technology 

Apprentice Program and Battle of 

the Books. St. Dennis School enhances 

traditional classroom religious instruction 

with the Catechesis of the Good 

Shepherd program to teach students about 

their faith. In addition, students in grades 

K-8 plan and participate in weekly school 

Mass. Active participation in service projects 

is an integral part of students’ call to 

stewardship. Full sacramental preparation 

is part of daily Catholic instruction. Student 

role models mentor younger students 

through the school-wide buddy system. 

Catholic education is affordable and accessible. 

Financial aid, scholarships and 

monthly payments for tuition and fees are 

available, including the Tuition Transfer 

Grant, available for students transferring 

from a public school. 

Those interested can schedule a personal 

tour by calling (815) 838-4494 ext. 

106, or visiting www.saint-dennis.org/ 

school to learn about the difference St. 

Dennis School can make. 

Submitted by St. Dennis School, 1201 S. 

Washington St., Lockport. For more information, 

call (815) 838-4494 or visit saint-dennis. 

org. 

Spirituality 

Voted Best Private K-8 Grade School 2016, 2017 & 2018 

Call for a Tour or Join us for a January Open House 

Weekly school Mass • Student-led liturgy • Tradional religious instrucon 

enhanced with Montessori-based enrichment 

Community 

No-cut athlec teams • Intramurals • Gospel Choir • Chime Choir • 

Award-winning Jubilaon Choir • Gospel Club • Bale of the Books • 

Technology Apprence Program (T.A.P.) 

Academic Excellence 

Early Learning Academic Program Evening 

Parents of 2 through 5 year olds please join us 

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 7-8pm ELC Building 

School Open House Pre-K through 8 th 

Sunday, January 27, 2019 

Mass 11:15am Open House 12:15pm 

On average, 80% of our graduates earn honor roll status as Freshmen in High 

School • SMARTBoards in every classroom • Hands-on science lab for all grades • 

State-of-the-art technology lab with all-in-one computers • 1:1 iPad program 

St. Dennis Catholic School • 1201 S. Washington St. Lockport, IL • 815-838-4494 Ext. 106 • www.saint-dennis.org/school



Southwest Chicago 

Christian Schools 

OakLawn Tinley Park Preschool -8th Grade 

STEM starts in Kindergarten! 

Art, Choir, Band &Theater 

Before &After Care 

Transportation 

• Exceptional academics transforming the whole child. 

• Adiverse community that honors God and reflectsHis presence. 

• Skilled faculty that invest in every child. 

• Accessibility to avariety of programs to develop students’ gifts. 

www.SWChristian.org 708.388.7656 

Chicago 

Christian 

High 

School 

College Credit 

Opportunities 

17+IHSA Sports 

21+Clubs & 

Organizations 

Biomedical 

Science and 

Engineering 

Programs 

Palos Heights 

Open Houses 

Oak Lawn-Feb5,6pm 

TinleyPark-Feb 7, 6pm 

Both Campuses-Mar 4, 9am 

Ask about a 

FREE Morning of Preschool! 

Your child is not anumber. 

Shadow Days: Athletics -Jan 11 Fine Arts -Mar 1 

STEM -Mar 15 

9th-12th 

Chicago Christian 

High School 

Service Learning: Students 

at Southwest Chicago 

Christian Schools connect 

with homeless neighbors 

Southwest Chicago Christian Schools 

(preschool through eighth grade, Tinley 

Park and Oak Lawn) and Chicago Christian 

High School (Palos Heights) have 

been serving the southwest Chicago area 

for more than a century. 

The schools are known for their transformational 

education and skilled faculty. 

A central part of their focus is to instill 

students with a love of serving. The two 

elementary campuses work closely with 

Roseland Christian Ministries each November. 

Roseland Christian Ministries 

runs a food pantry and a shelter for women 

and children in south Chicago. They work 

with homeless and needy individuals. 

Every year, students spend the month 

of November collecting toiletries, cleaning 

supplies and Thanksgiving food. They 

pack these items up in individual boxes — 

a fully array of supplies in each box, each 

one perfect for a family or individual. 

Then, the students deliver these boxes 

to Roseland Christian Ministries in time 

for the Thanksgiving holiday. Last month, 

students delivered more than 325 boxes. 

And while the students are learning to 

serve, they also experience how Roseland 

Christian Ministries cares for their community. 

As part of the delivery, students toured 

the campus and met with many of the individuals 

the ministry serves. Students and 

those they were serving sat together, talking 

and praying. When asked what they 

learned, student answers included. 

• I learned that we all have hearts and can 

love one another. 

• This experience opened my eyes to the 

needs of my community. 

• This experience taught me that helping 

in any small way matters. 

At Roseland Christian Ministries last 

month, students also interviewed volunteers 

and constituents as part of an essay 

project. The students spent an entire morning 

connecting and learning about the lives 

of the volunteers and constituents. 

New Chicago Christian High School 

Principal Mike Drury is looking at additional 

ways the school can team up with 

Roseland Christian Ministries. 

Southwest Chicago Christian Schools 

are serious about serving their neighbors. 

The campuses have teamed up with St. 

Baldrick’s Foundation for childhood cancer 

research, World Vision, Special Olympics 

and Elim Christian School and Services, 

among others. This month, they are 

collecting toys for Restoration Ministries 

in Harvey. 

To find out more about service learning 

and the exceptional academics at Southwest 

Chicago Christian Schools and Chicago 

Christian High School, visit www. 

SWChristian.org or call at (708) 388-7656. 

Southwest Chicago Christian School has 

campuses in Tinley Park and Oak Lawn 

(preschool though eighth grade. They are 

slated to hold open houses at 6 p.m. Feb. 

5 (Oak Lawn), 6 p.m. Feb. 7 (Tinley Park) 

and 9 a.m. March (both campuses). People 

are encouraged to ask about a free morning 

of preschool, as well. 

Chicago Christian High School is to 

conduct Shadow Days at the convenience 

of guest or on one of the following special 

focus dates. 

• Athletics — Jan. 11 

• Fine Arts — March 1 

• STEM — March 15 

Submitted by Southwest Chicago Christian 

Schools and Chicago Christian High School.



St. Joseph School sets 

students up for the future 

How does one measure a 

successful school? 

St. Joseph School could 

easily be measured by the 

numerous national awards 

with which the school 

has been honored over 

the years, as well as the 

above-average test scores 

demonstrated year after 

year. However, principal 

Lynne Scheffler looks for 

an even higher measure 

than national test scores 

and awards. 

“As a staff, our target 

is not just the present performance 

of our students, 

but above all their future,” 

Scheffler said. “Knowing 

that we have prepared our 

students for the next part 

of their educational career, 

and for living a good life, 

is the true measure of the 

successful foundation that 

the St. Joseph education 

provides.” 

Each year, St. Joseph 

School measures success 

according to its mission 

of forming true leaders 

by guiding all students to 

their highest levels of spiritual 

and academic potential. 

That mission has been 

clearly demonstrated by 

the graduates of the Class 

of 2018. More than 80 

percent of students placed 

in advanced coursework 

and honors level in high 

school. Together, this 

class completed more than 

1,000 hours of service to 

the local community. In 

addition, this class grew 

in faith by their commitment 

to attending Mass 

each weekend at a rate of 

90 percent throughout the 

year. 

The graduates of 2018 

performed at unmatched 

levels and received awards 

that demonstrate the value 

of the educational environment 

provided at St. Joseph. 

Seven students from 

the SJS Class of 2018 received 

a combined total of 

$65,000 in scholarships to 

Joliet Catholic Academy 

and Providence Catholic 

High School. While 

St. Joseph School alumni 

have received tremendous 

amounts of college scholarships 

and high school 

scholarships in the past, 

for one class to receive 

$65,000 in high school 

scholarships is recordsetting. 

These scholarship 

awards were based on top 

entrance exam test scores 

along with scholarships 

for leadership, service and 

character. 

“I wasn’t surprised that 

these students received the 

scholarships,” Scheffler 

said. “They are hardworking 

and dedicated students 

who have been recognized 

for their service, 

integrity, and scholastic 

achievement for years at 

SJS. These scholarships 

confirm that the formula 

for success begins with 

an effective partnership 

with parents, students who 

achieve their personal 

best, and the commitment 

of dedicated teachers to 

guide faith development 

and academic studies. 

This is what St. Joseph is 

known for; this is what we 

work towards; and indeed, 

this is our success story.” 

Will St. Joseph School 

watch their alumni in the 

next four years with wellfounded 

anticipation that 

college scholarships will 

be part of the students’ futures? 

Absolutely! 

“We have no doubt that 

these students, right in line 

with our past and future 

alumni, will be successful,” 

Scheffler said. “We 

can’t wait to see the college 

admission letters and 

college scholarships coming 

their way! There are 

no limits to their continued 

success. They are ready to 

lead, to serve, and to succeed! 

Every child should 

be so lucky to have the 

foundation that St. Joseph 

provides.” 

St. Joseph School has 

scholarship funds available 

for students transferring 

from local schools 

and families that desire the 

incredible Catholic education 

that St. Joseph provides. 

To learn more about 

SJS, contact the school 

office at (815) 838- 

8173 or visit www.st 

joeschool.com. 

Submitted by St. Joseph 

School, 529 Madison St. in 

Lockport. 

Explore 

St. Joseph School 

The ONLY Blue Ribbon 

School of Excellence in the Area 

Call Today for a Tour! 

815-838-8173 

Top Notch Academics 

Full Day Programs for Preschool 3 and Up 

Before & After School Programs 

New Scholarships Available 

1:1 Technology Program for Grades 1st-8th 

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St. Michael School offers a leading Catholic education in Chicago area 

With more than 600 students 

from pre-kindergarten 

through eighth grade, 

St. Michael School is a 

leading Catholic school in 

the greater Chicago area. 

St. Michael School in 

Orland Park is proud to offer 

a faith-based, competitive 

and rigorous academic 

education to all students. 

In 2013, St. Michael was 

nationally recognized as a 

Blue Ribbon School, exhibiting 

a continued dedication 

to higher student 

achievement. 

During the past two 

years, St. Michael School 

has made curriculum and 

instruction a primary focus. 

St. Michael School 

remains competitive with 

the surrounding public 

schools, while offering a 

tight-knit community. 

Recently, SMS integrated 

Chromebooks and 

Google Classroom for all 

students in grades 4-8. In 

addition, the school’s technology 

center is home to 

30 HP Elite 8300 business 

desktop all-in-one computers. 

Beginning in kindergarten, 

students attend 

weekly sessions on keyboarding, 

word-processing, 

blogging and internet safety. 

Students also learn how 

to research and develop 

multimedia presentations 

and programming. IPads 

are a large part of the technology 

program and are 

used regularly within primary 

classrooms. 

St. Michael is the only 

school in Orland Park to 

host a language program 

that requires students to 

study Spanish beginning 

in kindergarten and continuing 

through eighth 

grade. The math program 

continues to utilize blended 

learning and focus on 

alignment with other core 

subjects and real-world 

scenarios in order to provide 

a balance, as well as 

a deeper understanding of 

math concepts and skills. 

St. Michael School is 

expanding its reading and 

writing initiatives through 

the Daily 5, an Archdiocese 

of Chicago national 

certification, and the Harvard 

Data Wise program. 

The teachers of St. Michael 

School continue 

to create innovative and 

engaging ways to learn, 

so that all students feel 

comfortable and are more 

likely to advance. 

Because of St. Michael’s 

focus on faith, students learn 

important social-emotional 

skills on a daily basis. St. 

Michael’s daily curriculum 

provides invaluable education 

in self-awareness, selfmanagement, 

social awareness, 

relationship skills and 

responsible decision-making 

skills. This exposure to a 

faith-based education, along 

with social-emotional learning, 

encourages students to 

build successful family and 

community bonds. This also 

provides a solid foundation 

for safe and positive learning, 

while enhancing students’ 

ability to succeed in 

school and in life. 

The community surrounding 

St. Michael 

School prepares students 

for high school, as well 

as real-life experiences. 

St. Michael School prides 

itself on producing students 

who are successful 

and continue to uphold the 

morals and values of the 

Catholic community. 

In addition to an excellent 

education, St. Michael 

School offers a convenient 

Extended Day program and 

a full-time school nurse to 

meet the needs of each student 

and their family. Fulland 

half-day options are 

available for pre-kindergarten 

3- and 4-year-olds. 

Other school features 

include art and science 

clubs, robotics club, yearbook, 

mock trial, FIRST 

LEGO League and video 

club. Students interested 

in sports can participate in 

basketball, cheerleading, 

football, golf, soccer, cross 

country and volleyball. 

Submitted by St. Michael 

School, 14355 Highland Ave. 

in Orland Park. For more 

information, call (708) 349- 

0068 or visit www.saintmike. 

org. 

Where dedicated, personalized care 

is at the core of your experience. 

www.theracorept.com 

- Outpatient physical therapy 

- Complimentary injury screens 

- Physical Therapist owned 

- One on one care by licensed physical 

therapists only 

- Accepting all major insurance plans 

- Self pay rates available 

- Massage and dietician services 

- Graston Technique ® 

- Aquatic Therapy: Ideal for chronic pain, 

low back pain, postsurgical, and any 

difficulty walking 

16622 West 159th Street - Suite 503 - Lockport 

815.838.5070 

6901 S. Madison Steet - Burr Ridge 

630.590.5409 

350 East Ogden Avenue - Suite 200 - Westmont 

630.908.7430



Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School 

designs programs of success for each child 

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin 

Catholic School, recognized for 

the second time by the U.S. Department 

of Education as a Blue 

Ribbon School of Excellence in 

both 2008 and 2018, is proud 

of its commitment to provide a 

top-rated academic experience 

as well as a safe learning environment 

centered in faith. CJB 

welcomes students in 3-yearold 

Pre-K through eighth grade 

with a focus on developing each 

student’s spiritual, intellectual, 

emotional, creative, physical and 

social needs. 

As an academic institution, 

CJB School is dedicated to 

designing an individual program 

of success for each child. 

These learning experiences include 

opportunities to challenge 

and enrich talents, strategies 

to compensate for weaknesses, 

and programs designed to give 

children the skills to succeed in 

the 21st century. Additionally, 

through fair, firm and consistent 

discipline, children grow 

in responsible decision-making, 

self-esteem, and self-respect. We 

believe that the focus of the Cardinal 

Joseph Bernardin Catholic 

School experience is to motivate 

students to become self-confident, 

life-long learners. The 

school’s goal is to prepare students 

to be responsible members 

of their community, able to interact 

with people of all races and 

nationalities as they go out into 

the world. Through the example 

of the staff and the daily experiences 

of the curriculum, children 

learn the truths of our faith, participate 

in parish life, experience 

a variety of liturgies and prayer 

services, and respond to the call 

of service to those in need. 

Cardinal Bernardin students 

develop their own personal identities 

while maximizing their 

God-given talents. They are expected 

to be respectful, accepting 

and cooperative with each 

other and with their teachers. 

Our hope is that the Cardinal 

Bernardin student approaches 

learning with openness and eagerness, 

while remaining joyful 

in their endeavors, appreciative 

of their opportunities, and willing 

to share with others as they 

grow in faith and wisdom. 

Recognizing that parents are 

the primary educators of their 

children, the staff supports, supplements, 

and enriches all experiences 

of family. Parents play a 

critical role in the support and 

enhancement of the educational 

and faith development of their 

child. 

From academics to athletics, 

from faculty to facilities, from 

before- to after-school care, CJB 

is the Blue Ribbon school of 

choice. 

See the school in action at its 

Open House from 1-3 p.m. on 

Jan. 27. The Kindergarten Presentation 

is at 1:15 p.m. and the 

Pre-K presentation is at 2 p.m. 

Submitted by Cardinal Joseph 

Bernardin Catholic School, 9250 W. 

167th St. in Orland Hills. For more 

information, contact Cynthia Devlin 

at (708) 403-6525 ext. 127 or visit 

www.cjbschool.org. 

The following is a column by 

Ryan Schaul MPT, CIMT 

A physical therapist’s perspective on the big picture 

“Why are we working 

on my abdominals when 

it’s my ankle that bothers 

me?” 

I’ve heard this question 

or something similar many 

times, usually when my 

patient is fatiguing from 

said abdominal strengthening 

exercises. I love 

this question, because it 

allows me to impart some 

knowledge onto the patient 

about how function of one 

or more body parts can affect 

seemingly unrelated 

ailments. 

The human body is an 

amazing and complicated 

structure and rarely does 

one body part operate 

independently of others 

when performing a task. 

The body is designed to 

operate in a specific way to 

accomplish movements in 

an effective and efficient 

manner. When this occurs, 

we are able to complete 

activities such as walking, 

squatting and reaching 

without difficulty or discomfort. 

When there is a 

“weak link” in the system, 

one area which is not functioning 

correctly, it can result 

in dysfunction either 

at that area or at a different 

area of the body. Each joint 

is connected to the next by 

a group of muscles, therefore, 

it is important to look 

at the area in question as 

well as the whole chain 

and its function as a unit. 

Every body has the capability 

of compensating, 

of changing our movement 

patterns, to avoid and/ 

or bypass limitations or 

weaknesses. It is when our 

body runs out of compensations 

that we feel pain. 

The painful symptoms 

may be a recent development, 

but the dysfunction 

has probably been present 

for much longer. Any 

change in the body’s normal 

movement patterns 

can result in inhibition 

and/or overuse of groups 

of muscles. While compensations 

can be an effective 

way to complete a task 

in the short term, consistent 

compensatory movement 

patterns can result in 

tissue irritation and altered 

mechanics of our joints. 

Let’s look at an example 

to illustrate this point. 

What if I were to tell you 

that the low back pain that 

you have been experiencing 

is possibly the result 

of decreased range of motion 

in your ankle? Some 

of my patients are quite 

skeptical when I point to 

a body part located so far 

away from their symptoms 

as the possible culprit until 

I explain the mechanics 

to them. If you are unable 

to pull your foot toward 

your shin while walking, 

you would wind up dragging 

your toes because 

you are unable to clear 

the ground when you step. 

You obviously don’t want 

to walk around dragging 

your toes on the ground, 

so your body is going to 

find a way around this by 

either swinging the leg out 

to the side or by exaggerating 

how high you raise 

your hip. These compensations 

are slight and most 

people will not even notice 

that they are doing them. 

In this scenario, we have 

changed the normal mechanics 

of the leg which is 

in turn going to affect the 

hip muscles and how they 

function. Now the tissues 

in the low back and hip 

start to overwork, become 

guarded and irritated and 

are prime for an injury 

when you go to bend over 

to pick something up. 

Seem complicated? It 

can be, but physical therapists 

are experts in assessing 

the normal movement 

patterns of the body. Our 

goal is to find the cause of 

your symptoms so they do 

not return. To accomplish 

this, we need to look at 

your whole body and how 

it functions as a unit — the 

“Big Picture”. If you feel 

like you could benefit from 

an assessment, please do 

not hesitate to contact our 

offices directly. Illinois is 

now a direct access state, 

which means you no longer 

need a prescription 

from your doctor. Just 

don’t be surprised if we 

look at your ankle to treat 

your back pain. 

Submitted by TheraCORE 

Physical Therapy, 16622 W. 

159th St. #503 in Lockport. 

For more information, visit 

www.theraconcept.com or 

call (815) 838-5070.



9250 W. 167 th Street 

Orland Hills, Illinois 60487 

708-403-6525 • www.cjbschool.org 

OPEN HOUSE 

January 27, 2019 

1:00pm - 3:00pm 

Kindergarten Presentation at 1:15pm 

Pre-K Presentation at 2:00pm 

• Nationally-recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence 

• Grounded in the Catholic faith • Weekly Masses 

• PK3 and PK4 (full and half day) • K (full day) - 8th Grade 

• Before/After School Care 

• Cutting-edge technology including ChromeBooks, interactive whiteboards and iPads 

• 1:1 devices (3rd-8th) 

• Differentiated Instruction/NWEA MAP Benchmarking 

• Inclusive Education Center/Special Ed Director 

• CJB is an ASPIRE “All are welcome” school 

• Career and College Ready Aspire Assessment Results 

• On average, 35% of CJB graduates have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars 

each year 

• Since 2007, 11 CJB Alumni have been named high school Valedictorian or 

Salutatorian 

• CJB’s Class of 2018 graduates received more than $70,000 in scholarships for high 

school 

• Spanish, Chorus and Band (4-8), Suzuki Violin (K-2) & Physical Education (Pre-K- 8) 

• Library/Media Ctr for Student Broadcasts/Media Productions 

• 6-Sport Athletic Program/IESA Chess and Cheerleading (7-time State Champions!) 

• STEM, Robotics and Technology Programs 

• Three-tiered Character Program 

• Parent-led Virtue Program 

• Full-time Nurse 

Proud to be named a National Blue Ribbon School for the second time! 

2008 and 2018 National Blue Ribbon School 

Online Registration for the 2018-19 school year can be accessed through our website at cjbschool.org



Providence Catholic Children’s Academy 

provides nurturing environment 

Providence Catholic 

Children’s Academy was 

opened in 1992. Under the 

direction of the Joliet Diocese, 

it serves the religious 

and educational needs of 

children who are members 

of the New Lenox and surrounding 

communities. It 

is located on the campus of 

Providence Catholic High 

School at 1800 W. Lincoln 

Highway in New Lenox. 

Preschool-aged children, 

ages 3-4, have the choice 

of full- or half-day classes. 

Kindergarten children, 

ages 5-6, attend school 

five full days per week. 

Before- and after-school 

care is also available to 

students on a full-time or 

as-needed basis. 

All teachers at PCCA 

possess a bachelor’s degree 

or greater. They provide 

a nurturing environment 

that emphasizes academic, 

social-emotional, physical 

and spiritual growth. This 

environment encourages 

children to develop a positive 

self-concept, while 

allowing them to grow on 

many levels. 

Tuition includes books, 

in-school field trips and 

most supplies. There 

are no required parent 

volunteer hours and all 

fundraising is optional. 

Free and optional speech 

and developmental 

screenings are offered to 

all PCCA students in the 

fall. 

The school’s open house 

and registration for the 

2019-2020 school year is 

from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

on Sunday, Jan. 27. Tours 

of the school are offered 

year-round. Tours can be 

scheduled by calling for an 

appointment. 

Submitted by Providence Catholic 

Children’s Academy, 1800 

W. Lincoln Highway in New 

Lenox. For more information, 

call Laura McErlean at (815) 

485-7129 or visit the school’s 

website at www.wearepc.org. 

Providence Catholic students have the college advantage 

Last year, Providence 

Catholic graduates earned 

nearly $40 million in college 

scholarship offers, 

and 100 percent of the 

Class of 2018 are enrolled 

in college. 

“As a college prep 

school, parents and students 

expect the school 

to help them prepare for 

the college search,” said 

Rachel Ellingson, director 

of student enrollment at 

the school. “Our families 

are counseled as early as 

freshman year to be proactive 

in their search for the 

right fit for college.” 

The Counseling Department 

at Providence Catholic 

High School has many 

responsibilities, which 

include providing information 

to students that 

enables them to make wise 

decisions essential to their 

spiritual, academic, social 

and emotional growth. 

One of the things that 

sets them apart from other 

schools is the expertise 

and experience provided 

by the college counselors, 

Kyle Murphy and Frank 

Palmasani, who between 

them have more than 50 

years of counseling experience. 

This experience is evident 

when the school hosts 

its annual “Conquering 

College Costs” seminar 

by Palmasani, who is the 

author of “Right College, 

Right Price.” Palmasani is 

a nationally recognized author 

and expert in college 

choice. He explains how 

to greatly increase scholarship 

and grant potential of 

students with a few important 

steps. 

“We meet face to face 

with each junior and their 

parents to discuss their individual 

path to college,” 

said Kyle Murphy, a longtime 

college counselor at 

the school. “We meet in 

small groups to provide 

them with strategies to 

choose the best college for 

their student, academically 

and financially. These 

are important choices for 

the families, and we do 

everything we can do to 

help them make informed 

choices in a timely manner.” 

Beginning with freshman 

year, all PCHS families 

are introduced to the 

Naviance student software 

for college planning. 

Naviance is a portal for 

students and parents that 

includes goal-setting, college 

search tools, career 

exploration and more. 

Providence also hosts 

a Spring College Fair for 

students and families, 

which roughly 60 colleges 

and universities attend. 

The counseling department 

also hosts Parent 

College Nights for parents 

of student from all four 

years. Each presentation is 

customized to the information 

pertinent that particular 

year of high school. 

“With a high percentage 

of PCHS students receiving 

college athletic scholarships, 

the department 

also hosts a College Athletic 

Information Night to 

discuss NCAA and NAIA 

rules and regulations for 

athletic recruiting and 

scholarships,” said Luke 

Senffner, director of counseling 

at PCHS. 

A newsletter is transmitted 

to families to keep 

them abreast of all college-related 

information. 

Independent scholarship 

opportunities are included. 

“Our students enjoy an 

advantage over other high 

school students,” Ellingson 

said. “We say we are 

college prep, and we back 

it up with 100 percent of 

our graduates matriculating 

onto college when they 

leave Providence.” 

Submitted by Providence 

Catholic High School, 1800 

W. Lincoln Highway in New 

Lenox. For more information, 

visit www.providence 

catholic.org.



Providence Children’s Academy, New Lenox, IL 

Join Us! 

OPEN HOUSE 

& REGISTRATION 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 

10 am - 12:30 pm 

WHY PCCA? 

• Full-Day Kindergarten 

• Half/Full-Day Options for PS & PK 

• Before/After School Care 

• Experienced Teachers Possess 

Bachelor’s Degrees 

• Spiritual & Nurturing Environment 

CLASSES INCLUDE: 

• Kindergarten (age 5) 

• Pre-Kindergarten (age 4) 

• Preschool (age 3) 

QUESTIONS? CALL 815.485.7129 

1800 W. Lincoln Highway • New Lenox Illinois 60451 • www.wearepc.org



PROVIDENCE 

Catholic High School 

The Providence Advantage 

ProvidenceCatholic is fullyaccredited by AdvancEd, AugustinianSecondary Education 

Association, Illinois StateBoard of Education andNational Catholic Educational Association. 

• 100% of Graduates Attend College 

• $40 Million in College Scholarships Awarded 

• 29.2 ACTCompositeAverage (Honors) 

• 36AdvancedPlacement andHonors Courses 

• HighlyCompetitiveSTEM Academy 

• 30StateChampionships 

• 25,000 +ServiceHours VolunteeredAnnually 

ADMISSIONS QUESTIONS? CALL 815.717.3160 

www.providencecatholic.org 

1800 West Lincoln Highway • N ew Lenox, IL 60451 • (815) 717-3160

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