Charger Check-In
Thursday, October 3, 2019
A Note from Ms. Owens
Today, students received baby bottles to bring home to collect money for The Women's Center, an organization serving women who find themselves in a crisis pregnancy. The center connects women with social services for housing, financial and medical support. It also provides these new mothers with items such as formula, diapers, clothing, cribs, strollers, etc.
During this week, we have also arrived at progress report time for our first trimester. For families with students in grades 3 through 8, look for an orange sheet coming home today. After you have logged into PowerSchool and reviewed your student's grades as of this week, please sign the sheet and return it to school.
On Tuesday night, I had the privilege of attending the Confirmation meeting for our 8th grade families. I want to reiterate the message from last week that this final sacrament of initiation offers the opportunity for our students and their parents to deepen their relationship with the Holy Spirit and strengthen their faith as a family.
Thank you for all you do to support the St. Catherine community! Have a great rest of the week!
Peace,
Kristine Owens
An Important Message from Fr. Dennis
Student Lunches & Student Absences
We are asking for family help in two particular areas: student lunches and student absences.
Student Lunches
- Please be sure that your student's lunch bag includes the utensils they will need for lunch. We do have some plastic ware and napkins available in a pinch, but these are an "emergency" supply.
- Unfortunately, we are not able to warm up student lunches. Please help your student remember microwaving their lunches is not an option we can offer.
Student Absences
- If your student is going to be absent, it is imperative that the office be notified. Parents are welcome to contact teachers to facilitate communication about missed work or about picking up homework at the end of the day; however, the office is where official attendance records are managed.
5th Annual FSA Trunk or Treat
7th Grade Confirmation Retreat
Oktoberfest - Saturday, October 19
Join FSA for Oktoberfest 2019!
This is the first major FSA Fundraiser of the year, and we need your help to make the night a success!
There are many different ways you can help support this event:
- Share the event information with friends and family!
- Reach out to a local business or company and see if they would consider sponsoring the event! Or donating items for a raffle basket!
- Attend the event!!
- Please also remember to donate to your children’s classroom basket. The more participation, means the more baskets we can create! Please see room parents for any questions!
Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite (button below) or by returning the form below!
Boys Basketball & Girls Volleyball Registration
Registration will be held next week on the two evenings listed below.
- Tuesday, October 8th from 5:30-7:30 PM
- Thursday, October 10th from 5:30-7:30 PM
Boys Basketball
- 4th Grade--$85 per child
- 5th-8th Grade--$110 per child
An $80 uniform deposit check is required at time of sign up for Boys Basketball. This check will be returned when you return your uniform at the end of the season.
Girls Volleyball
- 4th-8th Grade--$110 per child
A $40 uniform deposit check is required at time of sign up for Girls Volleyball. This check will be returned when you return your uniform at the end of the season.
Email addresses for Girls Volleyball and Boys Basketball Coordinators are at the button below.
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.
Queen of Hearts Raffle
Kindergarten parents are especially invited to come to Bar 106 for this week's pull! Come at 3 PM for a Sunday Funday and stay for the drawing at 5 PM.
If your ticket is pulled and you are present at the drawing, you will win a one-hour Happy Hour for 20 people at Bar 106. You can get more details by clicking on the banner just below. Keep buying those tickets!
Church Renovation Update
Broken Mary - Please join us for an evening of inspiration!
Thursday, Oct 17, 2019, 07:00 PM
St Catherine of Alexandria, South Kedvale Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Upcoming Events
Friday, October 4
- All-School Liturgy & Adoration at 8:30 AM
Sunday, October 6
- 7th Grade Family Mass
Tuesday, October 8
- Registration for Girls Volleyball & Boys Basketball from 5:30-7:30 PM
- School Board Meeting in Fr. Lion Center at 7 PM
- First Reconciliation Meeting at 7:15 PM
Thursday, October 10
- High School Visits for 7th and 8th graders
- Registration for Girls Volleyball & Boys Basketball from 5:30-7:30 PM
Friday, October 11
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30 AM
- Dismissal at 1 PM - no extended care
Sunday, October 13
- Preschool Family Mass at 9 AM
Monday, October 14
- Columbus Day - No School
Tuesday, October 15
- Memorial Mass for Pregnancy and Infant Loss at 7 PM
- Athletic Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 16
- Prayer Service for Victims of Domestic Violence at St. Germaine at 7 PM
Thursday, October 17
- Broken Mary with Kevin Matthews in Church at 7 PM
Friday, October 18
- All-School Liturgy
- 7th Grade Confirmation Retreat to Holy Fire
- Pack the House - 8th Grade Girls Basketball
Saturday, October 19
- FSA Oktoberfest
Sunday, October 20
- VBC Reunion and School Board Induction Mass at 9 AM
Monday, October 21
- Red Ribbon Week begins
Tuesday, October 22
- Tuition Exclusion Day
Thursday, October 24
- Baby Bottles due back
Friday, October 25
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30 AM
Saturday, October 26
- FSA Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 27
- 8th Grade Confirmation Enrollment Mass at 9 AM
Thursday, October 31
- Happy Halloween Parade in Parking Lot at 1 PM
Friday, November 1
- All Saints Day - All-School Liturgy at 10 AM
About us
Website: www.scaoaklawn.org
Location: 10621 South Kedvale Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-425-5547
Facebook: facebook.com/scaoaklawn/