Charger Check-In
August 31, 2023
A Note from Ms. Owens
It was fabulous to greet so many school families at last night's Back-to-School/Curriclum Night! I appreciated the conversations I was able to have with many of our students' parents and guardians. I hope you enjoyed meeting your child's teacher(s). I know they enjoyed the opportunity to introduce themselves and share information about curricula, classroom routines, fun up-coming projects and other information.
As we take an extra day of rest this upcoming three-day weekend, I encourage your family to take a few moments to honor the work of our nation's laborers and all they have contributed to health and well-being of the country.
Famiiles who use our Morning and/or Extended Care Program will see a small increase in rates this year. This decision was made in response to increased expenses - the rising cost of snacks for the children and well-deserved increased pay for the staff. The rates for these programs have not been increased in at least eight years.
- One child: $6
- Two children: $8 (corrected 8/28)
- Three or more children: $10 (corrected 8/28)
For morning care, the rates will remain a flat fee rather than based on time. For extended care, the rates will be per hour as they have been.
Our 2023 All-School Walk-a-Thon is set for the afternoon of Friday, October 13. Orders for Walk-a-Thon t-shirts are due Wednesday, September 13. A lime green order form was in your family envelope from Packet Pick-Up Day. This link will get you to a printable order form if you need one. This fundraiser is organized by the School Advisory Board.
A Bit More News...
- Information for September's Beyond the Books offerings went home in this week's white envelopes. Forms and payment are due Thursday, September 7.
- Thank you to everyone who participated in Monday's Eat & Earn at Lou Malnati's!
- Our Athletic Board is working to publicize schedules for our sports teams. Stay tuned!
- This link will take you to a PDF of the Schoolbelles Uniform Buying Guide for 2023-24. This link will take you the online ordering page for Schoolbelles. St. Catherine's school code is s0775ta
- PE uniforms and regular school uniforms can be purchased at Schools Are Us [3146 West 111th Street, Chicago (773) 779-0172]. They do not offer online sales.
- If you know of an SCA family who owns a small business that we can publicize here to help support them, please reach out to me via email. Scroll down to see local businesses we can support.
Hot Lunch Begins Wednesday, September 6
We are all set for our first hot lunch of the year on Wednesday of next week. I know many families have already placed their orders with My Hot Lunchbox. Remember that ordering closes at noon the day before the hot lunch will be delivered.
This year's participating vendors are McDonald's, Baracco's Pizza, Brown's Chicken, Great American Bagel and Culver's.
What is it?
Once the program begins, school families have the option of ordering their child(ren) a hot lunch from a local restaurant. At St. Catherine, this program is available on Wednesdays. All ordering is online.
- Families with accounts should log into their account and updated their child's classroom for this year.
- Families that didn't participate in the program last year and would like to this year can create an account.
A Note from the Nurse
Please be aware that in accordance with Illinois state law, a valid Certificate of Child Health Examination must be submitted to St. Catherine no later than October 15. Again, this is only for those students mentioned in the above paragraph.
Bitty Basketball Information (1st - 3rd Grade)
Registration for Bitty Basketball is still open. Bitty Basketball is open to all 1st-3rd grade SCA students. Students play on mixed grade level teams, and they play against other SCA teams.
Bitty Basketball
- 1st through 3rd grade Bitty Basketball Registration
- Please contact Erin or Ivan Passamentt for any questions.
The Sunday Collection
Visit the link below to set up your recurring contribution. Donors can change the amount of the contribution or pause it at any time.
Ways to Support Our Local Small Businesses
If you know of an SCA family who owns a small business that we can publicize here to help support them, please reach out to me via email.
So Many On-going Ways to Support St. Catherine!
Upcoming Events
Friday, September 1
- All-School Liturgy & Adoration at 8:30AM
Monday, September 4
- Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, September 5
- FSA Meeting in Kane Hall at 7PM
Friday, September 8
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30AM
Sunday, September 10
- Backpack Blessing Mass at 11:30AM
Monday, September 11
- 8th Grade Parent/Student Confirmation Meeting in church at 7PM
Tuesday, September 12
- School Advisory Board Meeting in the Fr. Lion Center at 7PM
Wednesday, September 13
- Early Dismissal at 1PM (extended care will be available)
- School Spirit Dress Down Day - remember new shoe policy (no donation)
Friday, September 15
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30AM
Sunday, September 17
- Catechetical Sunday Mass at 9:30AM
Wednesday, September 20
- Picture Day (all grades, PK3-8)
Thursday, September 21
- Tuition Exclusion Day for September
- Pediatric Cancer Awareness Dress Down - $1 donation requested
Friday, September 22
- No School - Archdiocesan Professional Development
Saturday, September 23
- Football and Poms Mass at 4PM
Sunday, September 24
- All-Parish Family Mass & 6th Grade Bible Blessing at 9:30AM
- Homecoming
Monday, September 25
- 7th Grade Parent/Student Confirmation Meeting in church at 7PM
Tuesday, September 26
- Athletic Board Meeting in Kane Hall at 8PM
Friday, September 29
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30AM
Sunday, October 1
- Bitty Basketball & Flag Football Mass at 9:30AM
About us
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Location: 10621 South Kedvale Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-425-5547
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