St. Matthias Catholic Elementary School, Lincoln Square, Chicago

We would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who have  generously agreed to be sponsors:

• Insulation Fabricators
• M&O/ Doherty
• Allstate Insurance/ Roger Odiamar
• Confraternity of Our Lady of Penafrancia
• The Book Cellar
• Compton Family
• Elbert Family
• AML Business Corporation
• Hasmonek Family/Chouinard Photography
• Tran Family
• Big Shoulders Fund
• The John Moran Family
• Susan Lock
• Super Nails
• Barr Family
• Pickles Playroom

And thank you to the following local restaurants for their generous donations: Big Boy Gyros, The Atlantic, Red Lion, Nhulan Bakery, Nigerian Kitchen, Hillary’s Cookies, Andy’s Deli, Garcia’s Restaurant, RA Sushi, Chef Martin’s Alpine Brand sausages, Entemman’s Outlet, Fireside Inn, and Misericordia Bakery.

It’s not too late to add your name to our list of sponsors! Click here for further information on sponsorship opportunities, or consider sponsoring a classroom by clicking here. Your family’s name will be recognized in the classroom the night of the event and in the weekly school email.

Explore the World:

While Chicago celebrates its 175^th year, St. Matthias Parish celebrates 125 years of being rooted in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood. We are proud to have a strong history of celebrating cultural traditions from around the world through our 8^th annual Globalfest, which will be held Saturday, May 19, 2012.

This family-friendly festival is a celebration and an exploration of our global diversity and raises much needed revenue for the school.  Festivities begin with a 5:00PM Mass, followed by a celebration from 6:00 – 11:00PM in the school gym and tented beer garden. Globalfest is the culminating event of the school year, presenting students’ studies of various countries. Enjoy student performances celebrating cultural diversity, decorations from these countries, and delicious ethnic food (see attached menu). Don’t forget about the exciting silent auction items! Click here for a preview of this year’s lineup.

Proceeds from the event will benefit continuing the 125 year-old St. Matthias tradition of Catholic faith and education leadership. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15at the door for adults and $6 in advance and $8 at the door for children.

As with all of our school events, we greatly appreciate the help of our many volunteers! If you’re interested in helping out at the 2012 Globalfest, please see our Volunteer Spot sign-up link.

Congratulations to our latest Grand Slam Winners! Thanks for playing!

• 8-May     Rebecca Rosen
• 9-May     Fiona May
• 10-May   Wentworth Family
• 11-May   Connie Staggs
• 12-May   William McSorley IV
• 13-May   Gary Phillips

Click here to see a complete list of Grand Slam Raffle winners for this season.

Summer is just around the corner, which means the kiddies will be looking for fun-filled vacation days.  Look no further than St. Matthias Lil’ Mustangs Camp, as mentioned in Time Out Chicago Kids, as a safe, affordable and hassle-free answer to your summer entertainment needs!  St. Matthias offers options for students entering Pre-K3 through 5th grade.  See below for the different Lil’ Mustangs brochures and registration information:

Incoming PK3

Incoming PK4-Grade 1

Incoming Grades 2-5

St. Matthias will be applying for candidacy  to launch a Middle School International Baccalaureate Programme, which would be the first in the Archdiocese of Chicago.  Read more about the program and its success in CPS in this Sun Times article.

Come to the Town Hall to hear about our academic vision as well as plans for our facility expansion to support the program and our growing enrollment.  The Town Hall will take place this Thursday, the 29th, at 6:30pm in the Church.  Free babysitting offered in the convent for children aged 3 and up.  

Read about how St. Matthias is part of an exciting trend of schools experiencing growing enrollment as families decide to stay in the city.

Chicago Tribune Article

You’ll find outstanding academic preparation and faith-based learning at St. Matthias School. We recognize that each student comes to us with unique experiences, skills, learning styles, and needs.  Beginning in preschool, and extending through eighth grade, teachers use creative approaches to adapt their instruction to each student and provide them with tailored and meaningful educational experiences in a nurturing and diverse environment. Further, at St. Matthias, we’re a technology leader.  Click here to learn more about the technology utilized in our classrooms.

Click here to learn more about the enrollment process. Applications are being accepted for grades Pk-3 through 8. Class size is limited to 25 students (20 in Pre-K with a teacher and assistant; a 1:10 ratio).

School tours are available upon request, please call 773/784-0999 and ask for Admissions Director, Anne Gallagher, or Principal Sandria Morten.