The Bobcat Beat

Parents, we’d love for you to join us this Wednesday, December 18th, for a cozy morning of Hot Chocolate and Chapel!

Enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate starting at 8:45 AM, then stay for chapel at 9:00 AM, where we’ll hear an inspiring message from our very own Joe Dembowski. It’s a perfect way to pause, reflect, and celebrate the season together.

We hope to see you there for this special time of connection and community! ☕✨

Looking back at 2023, our students poured their hearts into sharing the beautiful story of the birth of Jesus through a truly inspiring Christmas Pageant. It was a special evening filled with joy, faith, and community, reminding us all of the true meaning of the season.

As we reflect on that magical night, we are thrilled to invite you to join us for BIA’s 2024 Christmas Pageant! Save the date for Tuesday, December 17th, at 6:30 PM, and be part of another heartwarming celebration. Bring your friends and family and experience the joy of a BIA Christmas—a tradition to cherish! 🎄✨

Get ready to showcase your holiday spirit all week long during Christmas Spirit Week! Each day is a fun opportunity to celebrate the season, leading up to a festive Friday finale with ugly Christmas sweaters and our beloved pancake breakfast.

Let’s make this week merry and bright—can’t wait to see everyone’s holiday cheer! 🎄✨🥞

What a night! Our Christmas Parent Night Out was a huge success, filled with fun and holiday cheer. The kids got creative with arts and crafts, enjoyed delicious pizza and pasta from local favorite JB Alberto’s, and rocked their Christmas pajamas all evening long. Laughter and excitement filled the air as the kids enjoyed every moment of this festive evening.

We hope you, the parents, enjoyed your well-deserved night off as much as the kids enjoyed their night of fun! Thank you for trusting us to create these special memories with your little ones. 🎄✨

We are excited to continue our cherished tradition of a holiday pancake breakfast, cooked by none other than our very own Chef Joe-R-D (Mr. Dembowski)! This year, we’re adding a special twist—you’re invited to join us! Parents, guardians, and grandparents are welcome to enjoy this festive feast with our students on Wednesday, December 20th.

Schedule:

• 8:45 AM: Normal start to the school day
• 8:45-10:30 AM: Regular programming
• 10:30 AM: Pancake breakfast for students and attending parents/guardians/grandparents
• 12:00 PM: Early dismissal for all students

We’d love for you to be part of this wonderful event. To help us prepare, please fill out the Google form to let us know how many will be in your party. While the breakfast is free for students, we kindly ask for a $7 donation per adult guest to help cover the costs.

Let’s come together to celebrate the holiday season with good food, great company, and plenty of holiday cheer. See you there! 🎄🥞

Friday, December 13th LSL 4th-6th TOURNAMENT

Saturday, December 14th LSL 4th-6th TOURNAMENT

Monday, December 16th 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball (Practice) 3:30-5:00pm @ ST. PHILIP

Thursday, December 19th 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball (Practice) 3:30-4:30pm @ BIA

Tuesday, December 17th Children’s Christmas Service Program 6:30pm

Friday, December 20th Early Dismissal 8:45am-Noon - NO AFTERCARE

*CHRISTMAS BREAK BEGINS 12 NOON FRIDAY DECEMBER 20TH - JANUARY 5TH

Help us wish our December friends a Happy Birthday!

Wondering what to do with all the great memories? Send them to us! We love nothing more than to showcase how our families get to experience things at BIA. If you'd like to share some photos or have any questions, feel free to email our Admissions and Marketing Coordinator at kacosta@biachicago.com. We can't wait to see the moments you've captured and highlight the special times shared within our community!