Charger Check-In
Thursday, December 19, 2019
A Note from Ms. Owens
Thank you to all the SCA families who supported the Kevin Dowling Toy Drive. As a result of your generosity, the St. Catherine community donated almost 500 toys which will be gifted to children spending time in the hospital during the holidays.
The re-registration letter and form for next school year went home in last week's White Envelopes. Re-registration forms and fees should be returned to school by Wednesday, January 15, 2020. The fee, if paid by January 15, 2020, is $75 per family. The fee will be $100 after this date.
Registration for new families will be open on Thursday, January 23, 2020. Please share this date with family and friends. Let them know about the amazing community we have here at St. Catherine of Alexandria.
Tomorrow is our last of classes before Christmas break begins. Here are some of the details
- All students, staff and faculty are invited to wear green and red, an ugly Christmas sweater, or other Christmas-themed clothing. However, no pajama pants as we will be going to Mass.
- School will dismiss at 1 PM and there will be no extended care. Please make arrangements for your child to be picked up at 1 PM.
Finally, we are well into the Advent season. As your family marks this season of expectant waiting, consider using some of the activities listed in the Advent calendar at the button below.
I want take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a blessed and happy Christmas. May you know God's peace and unconditional love this Christmas season and always.
See you in 2020!
Peace,
Kristine Owens
Empower Illinois - Important Dates
If you would like to apply, be sure to get this date in your calendar and to visit the EI web page by clicking on the button below. There have been a few alterations to the procedure.
Second Annual St. Catherine's Bulls Night
All St. Catherine's families are welcome to join us at the United Center on January 4th to watch the Bulls host the Celtics @ 7pm. Act fast to get your Bulls tickets - Nearly 200 sold and ONLY ABOUT 60 LEFT!
- To Order: Please email or text Greg Heidorn (greg.heidorn@gmail.com) and John Donahue (jdonahue1487@gmail.com) with the number of tickets you would like.
- To Pay: Please give checks to Greg directly. You can drop in Greg's mailbox at 4243 Kathleen Lane. We will need payment by 12/30/19.
- To Pick Up: Ticket Pickup will be held on Monday 12/30 from 6pm to 8pm at the SCA Gym Foyer. You can also pay when you pickup.
Please call Greg (708-954-6727) or John (773-882-1487) for questions or further information.
SCA Student Newpaper - The Charger Chatter
Miss Soch, Ms. Ippolito and the members of the Newspaper Club are excited to share the first 2019-2020 issue of The Charger Chatter! This school newspaper was put together by 15 students in grades 6-8 who joined the Newspaper Club. The students meet once a week after school. After brainstorming what types of articles they wanted to publish in the paper, they worked in groups to create the paper. They did a great job! Please share this with your children. In making an effort to Go Green, we will not be passing out paper copies to the students. We hope you enjoy it! Look for their next issue in the Spring.
Christmas Decorating at St. Catherine
Please sign up below.
If you have questions, contact Theresa Ready at mailto:tready@scaoaklawn.org.
Christmas Eve Mass - Set Up in Gym
If you are able to help, please sign up below.
Christmas Eve Family Mass - Child Participants
The Christmas Eve family Mass is a long standing tradition at St. Catherine’s. Our students tell the story of Christ’s birth. Let us celebrate the birth of Jesus together.
- Our Family Mass will be at 4:15 PM on Christmas Eve in the Alexandria Center.
- Children in grades K-8 are encouraged to participate.
- Grades K-4 are Angels or Shepherds.
- Grades 4-8 can be readers.
- Costumes are simple – Angels: dress and halo made of tinsel garland.
- Shepherds: dress slacks/shirt and a bathrobe. A towel and stretch headband.
MANDATORY REHEARSAL: Monday, December 23rd - 4:00pm – 5:15pm AND
Dress Rehearsal –Tuesday, December 24th promptly at 3:15pm.
NOTE: Choir members are asked to remain in the choir.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Lynch at mailto:melynch@scaoaklawn.org or 708-423-5747
TRIP Cards
TRIP cards will be for sale in the church vestibule for cash and carry purchases on Thursday, December 19 from 6-8 PM.
So Many On-going Ways to Support St. Catherine!
Queen of Hearts Raffle
For this week's incentive, a $20 purchase of tickets earns a chance at a $200 gift card from Binny's.
After the Joker cleared the board on October 6, these are the card numbers that have been pulled: 9, 15, 19, 20, 22, 30, 33, 37, and 41.
Tuesday Hot Lunch Ordering
The link for placing hot lunch orders is below. Please remember that ordering closes at noon the day before delivery.
There will, of course, be days when parents have ordered a hot lunch and their child is absent. On those days, parents (or another designated person) are welcome to pick up the child's lunch. In order for this to happen, parents must notify the school of the hot lunch pick-up prior to 11 AM and then the actual lunch must be picked up before 12:30 PM. We cannot keep lunches beyond that or send them home with students due to food safety regulations.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, December 19
- Band Concert at 7 PM
Friday, December 20
- Christmas Dress Down (no pajama pants)
- All School Liturgy at 8:30 AM
- Toddling Chargers in the gym from 8:30-9:30 AM
- Student Dismissal at 1 PM - no extended care
Sunday, December 22
- Gaelic Advent Mass at 11 AM
Monday, December 23
- Christmas Break begins
Monday, January 6
- School resumes
About us
Website: www.scaoaklawn.org
Location: 10621 South Kedvale Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-425-5547
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