Charger Check-In
November 16, 2023
A Note from Ms. Owens
I hope you've been able to enjoy the uncharacteristically warm weather we've been having. It has been great to be outside with students at entry and dismissal as well as recess. You can see three of our kiddos lounging on the grass and enjoying the sun after school on Wednesday. We have two full days of school next week and there will be no school on Wednesday, Thurdsay and Friday.
The end of the first trimester is this Friday, November 17. With the Thanksgiving holiday, report cards and other end of the trimester paperwork will go home on Monday, November 27.
Our next Early Dismissal Wednesday is December 13. The faculty and staff will gather for a Christmas celebration. In order to allow our extended care staff to attend, there will be no extended care available that day. The tentative school calendar has been updated to reflect this change regarding extended care.
- SCA's Men's Club is sponsoring a Non-Perishables and Paper Products Drive this week. These donations will support the food pantry at Our Lady of Guadalupe, our sharing parish. Collections continue through Sunday, November 19.
- The St. Vincent de Paul Society is sponsoring a Toy Drive to benefit Catholic Charities and the programs they support. Bring in a new, unwrapped toy in it's original packaging to go under the tree in the church vestibule. Toys will be picked up the morning of Monday, December 4.
- The 14th Annual Kevin Dowling Toy Drive is Saturday, December 2 at Bourbon Street from 1PM-5PM. There is no cost, however, guests are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy or a monetary donation.
A Bit More News...
- On Thursday, November 16, all SCA families are invited to participate in a Family Night of Adoration beginning at 6PM. The evening will be filled with song and prayful activities for children, parents, guardians and grandparents.
- On Friday, November 17, there will be NO extended care so we can safely facilitate the set up for that evening's Holiday Wishes Vendor Fair.
- We will have a Dress Down Day on Tuesday, November 21. Please scroll down for more details about what to where and the charity we will be supporting.
- The registration forms for December's Beyond the Books went home in today's white envelopes. Completed forms and payment are due by Tuesday, November 21.
- Breakfast with Santa Forms went home in today's white envelopes. The breakfast will happen on Saturday, December 2 with seatings at 8AM and 10AM.
- Books for the 45th Annual Fire & Public Safety Coloring Contest sponsored by the Oak Lawn Fire Department went home with our K-4th grade students last week. I encourage you to read through the book with your child. Contest entries should be returned to SCA no later than Monday, December 4.
- The online portion of FSA's annual Christmas Weath Sale is still open. The sale of items via the brochure has closed. Use the code STCATHIL001 when ordering online.
- 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.
Get Involved in SCA's Theatre Program
Good Evening from the Theater Group,
Some may be aware, but this will be our last year in the program. We have enjoyed every moment of bringing this program to the school and the years of shows we've put on as a group with the students of SCA!!!
The Theater Program is in need of new directors.
Please let us know if you are interested in joining us this year and learning to take over the program!!! Please do so by filling out this Google form.
The Scholastic Book Fair is Here!
We’re so excited for our annual Scholastic Bookfair at SCA! Your student’s teacher will notify them of their designated day for the fair. Please send your child with cash, check (made out to St. Catherines) or credit card. You can also set up an eWallet for your students (details attached).
**Remember that 10% sales tax is added to the listed price!**
We will be raffling off three baskets for our students! Each student who makes a purchase at the fair will be entered into the raffle to win a basket of age-appropriate books.
If your student doesn’t find the book they want or if you would like to get started on Christmas shopping, visit our Online Book Fair website from November 15th – 28th at the following link:
https://www.bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/stcatherineofalexandriasch
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer for the Fair, please contact Jen Hickey (jen_hickey538@yahoo.com) or Mercedes Reyes-Garcia (cedesmeche@gmail.com).
Sincerely,
SCA Family School Association
FSA's Holiday Pop Up Shop for Charger Spirit Wear
FSA's Holiday Pop Up Shop for Charger Spirit Wear is up and running. The shop is open until Monday, November 20. Orders will ship directly to purchaser's homes.
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.
This law firm is owned, in part, by an SCA family.
This residential/commercial landscaping and commercial snow removal company is owned by an SCA family.
So Many On-going Ways to Support St. Catherine!
Upcoming Events
Friday, November 17
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30AM
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Holiday Wishes Vendor Fair from 6-10PM
- Last day of First Trimester
Monday, November 20
- Tuition Exclusion Day for November
- Scholastic Book Fair
Tuesday, November 21
- Thanksgiving Prayer Service
- School dismisses at 2:45PM
Wednesday, November 22
- No school - Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 23
- No school - Thanksgiving Break
Friday, November 24
- No school - Thanksgiving Break
Monday, November 27
- School resumes
- First Trimester Report Cards, Social Emotional Growth Reports go home
Tuesday, November 28
- Athletic Board Meeting in Kane Hall at 8PM
Friday, December 1
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30AM
Sunday, December 3
- All-Parish Family Mass at 9:30AM - 5th grade hosting
About us
Website: www.scaoaklawn.org
Location: 10621 South Kedvale Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-425-5547
Facebook: facebook.com/scaoaklawn/