St. Damian School
Lancer Home Connection
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021
Last Day of School, Friday, June 4, 10:30 a.m. Dismissal
Summer Activities
https://www.verywellfamily.com/summer-fun-ideas-kids-and-parents-3542627
Summer Reading
The following novels will need to be completed by all students by August 23, 2021.
Grade 5 - The Hidden Children by Howard Greenfield
Grade 6 - Childtimes: A Three-Generation Memoir by Eloise Greenfield
Grade 7 - I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World by Malala Yousafzai
Grade 8 - Night by Elie Wiesel
If your child/ren are not in these grades, and you want them to take advantage of continuous reading throughout the summer months, please contact your child's teacher for some ideas.
We always encourage baskets of books in the backseat of the car to read while you are on trips either to another state or the grocery store.
No More School Lunches or Bus Service
Please send a lunch with your child/ren the last week of school.
Yearbooks!
Nurse's News
If your child received daily medications or has an "as needed" medication at school, you received those medication forms for next year in March. You will be able to complete the forms at your doctor's appointment over the summer. Those forms may also be turned in at any time.
Parents/guardians please pick up your medication. Mrs. Haneberg will not be distributing any medication directly to the students.
From Mrs. Haneberg:
I wish everyone a safe and fun filled summer! Thank you for your cooperation and support this year and throughout my time at St. Damian School!
IReady Results
Your child will be bringing his/her scores home within the next week.
We have included a few documents on our website that will help you to understand the scores. Please contact your child's teacher if you'd like to discuss them or have any further questions.
https://stdamianschool.org/Portals/stdamianschool/CMAdmin/OCS_i-Ready_letter_EN_052021%20%281%29.pdf
St. Damian Students Plant Tomatoes In Our Garden
FACTS Information
Summer Programs - Still time to Sign Up!
The classes will run the following days:
Week 1 - June 8, 9,10
Week 2 - June 15,16,17
Week 3 - June 22,23,24
Three class time will be offered:
9-9:50 a.m.
10-10:50 a.m.
11-11:50 a.m.
We will focus primarily on reading and math during these times.
It there is interest we are open to offering a fourth class in creative writing, for an additional cost.
Costs for the classes are the following:
1 class for the entire session: $75.00
2 classes for the entire session: $150.00
3 classes for the entire session: $200.00
One week of full classes: $75.00
Two weeks of full classes: $150.00
Three weeks of full classes: $200.00
We are also able to offer extended day if there is enough need.
Please sign up here:
Totus Tuus at St. Damian
The Totus Tuus program aims to inspire young people to long for holiness, develop a deep desire for conversion and personally renew their faith with a stronger prayer life. Through evangelization and catechesis, Totus Tuus seeks to foster openness to the sacrifices and blessings of the various Christian vocations.
For those already familiar with Totus Tuus, we must share that student volunteers are not permitted this summer as the Archdiocese permits only adult volunteers that have successfully completed background checks/compliance requirements.
That being said - YOU are needed to help us during camps this year at St. Damian! Please contact Mrs. Plesha right away at 708-687-7778 to volunteer.
The Tax Credit Scholarship Donations!
What does this mean? A $500 donation has a tremendous impact, with the 75% tax credit, you will receive on the donation and this match. It will have a net cost of $125 to you and will provide $1,500 dollars in scholarships for low-income families.
I am pleased to let you know that for the 2020-21 school year, we received over $100,000 in gifts. This allowed 16 of our students to attend St. Damian School. However, there were still 27 students on our wait list. Please follow this link to learn more: https://schools.archchicago.org/tax-credit-scholarships
Just follow this link for more information!
St. Damian School
Saint Damian School ensures individual students reach their potential through the development of their Catholic faith, character, citizenship and academics.
Email: j_miller@stdamianschool.org
Website: www.stdamianschoool.org
Location: 5300 155th Street, Oak Forest, IL, USA
Phone: (708)687-4230
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stdamianpreschoolacademy
Twitter: @stdamianlancers