Divine Providence School
May 27, 2021 Home and School Connection
Reminder! No school on Monday for Memorial Day!
7th grade service project- last day tomorrow!
Dear DP School Parents and Community,
The 7th graders at DP have been preparing to make their confirmation next year. One of the things necessary is doing service projects. The 7th grade class will be hosting a fundraiser where all funds and newspaper will be sent to Magnificent Mutts. We are asking to please send your child with a small donation of money or newspaper. Either one will be greatly appreciated. Your child’s class will be provided with a money box and newspaper box, made by the 7th grade students. This will begin the week of May 24 and continue till May 28th. Then all donations will be collected. Magnificent Mutts is a nonprofit all-breed rescue for dogs and cats. They strive to rescue and care for any breed of abandoned, abused, or neglected dog or cat until they can find them a loving home. They believe every animal deserves a forever home and as they always say… “Because they’re all Magnificent.” They are located at 755 N. Wolf Road Hillside, IL 60162. To learn more about Magnificent Mutts or if interested in adopting visit this site https://www.magnificentmutts.org. Your donation will be very much appreciated. Thank You!
Sincerely,
7th grade2020-2021 yearbook orders
IMPORTANT! Tardies and Homework Drop-Offs
Student tardiness negatively impacts the school day by creating significant disruptions. Additionally, the number of tardies appears on report cards, and can impact future applications for scholarships, high school admission, and school transfers. Children of all ages need to arrive to school on time.
Homework is not to be dropped off by parents, and will no longer be accepted.
School Supplies for 2021-2022
DP Fall Soccer Registration!!!!
We are BAAAAACK! The Divine Providence Athletic Assoc. is happy to announce that we are NOW starting co-ed soccer registration for FALL 2021. Soccer at DP is historically open to 5th through 8th grade students with the season beginning in mid to late August. This year we are conducting registration electronically via a google form. We will collect registration fees in August 2021 once we know how many players we will have, league registration expenses, uniform costs, park district field rental fees etc. You should expect the fees to be approximately $90 per child.
PLEASE SUBMIT THE BELOW REGISTRATION LINK BEFORE JUNE 21, 2021 SO WE CAN PLAN PROPERLY. DUE TO COVID-19, EVERYTHING IS TAKING LONGER (SUCH AS SECURING UNIFORMS, RESERVING FIELDS, SCHEDULING ETC.)
Submit a separate registration form for each student who you will have playing soccernext fall. Do not submit multiple forms for the same player. The google form is simple and only takes a few minutes to fill out. Don't forget to CLICK SUBMIT when complete.
We can't wait to see you back on the field!!! Please understand that the resumption of school sports is dependent upon the status of the COVID-19 virus in the fall and the mitigation regulations that are in place at the time of the start of the soccer season. Divine Providence will continue to follow strict health protocols in accordance with local health regulations and the Chicago Archdiocese directives.
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS DUE FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR!
If ANYONE in your household tests for COVID-19
If a child has a negative COVID test and has missed two or more days of school, a doctor's note with an alternate diagnosis must be provided in order to return to school.
The reality is that children may be positive with the slightest of symptoms. Always keep our school in your communication.
First day of school for the 2021-2022 school year will be August 19, 2021
Refer a new family and get a BIG discount!
You can receive $500 off tuition next year by referring a new family! You can receive more than one discount if you refer more families. (You would receive the discount at the end of the 21/22 school year provided the referred family has been current with all tuition payments)
NUT cards! All students who have registered for next year will receive a NUT card! This will give them Friday out of uniform days from March 12- June 4th! The first class to get 100% response about next year (either they are registered or have let us know you will not be returning) will get a pajama day!
Safe travels- Updated guidance from the Archdiocese of Chicago
- The Archdiocese of Chicago and Office of Catholic Schools follow the Chicago Emergency Travel Order, for domestic travel regardless of whether the traveler resides in the city of Chicago, Cook County or Lake County. In consultation with our medical advisors, we have updated our travel guidelines to conform to new guidance from public health authorities.
The following travel quarantine guidelines replace all prior guidance. Remember that public health departments discourage inter-state travel. We continue to recommend that Catholic school families and employees enjoy a safe spring break at home.
Domestic travel (state-to-state)
Vaccinated individuals:- No quarantine is necessary if the traveler is fully vaccinated, which is defined as two weeks after the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination or two weeks after receiving a single-dose COVID-19 vaccination.
- Proof of vaccination will be required to avoid quarantines.
- Individual must not have symptoms and must maintain strict masking and physical distancing. If a fully vaccinated individual does have symptoms, he or she must quarantine and consult with a health care provider.
- Domestic travel in states designated Orange on the Chicago Emergency Travel Order map requires:
- Ten-day quarantine upon return if there is no negative pre-arrival test (any test administered by a third-party is sufficient; however, a self-administered test is not acceptable) or the traveler is not fully vaccinated (see above for definition of fully vaccinated) OR
- A pre-arrival negative test (within 72 hours prior to return arrival to the school) with strict masking, physical distancing and avoidance of in-person out-of-school gatherings. Archdiocesan schools should accept any negative test prior to school attendance, but no earlier than 72 hours prior to return arrival to the state. Any test administered by a third-party is sufficient; however, a self-administered test is not acceptable.
- For domestic travel in states designated as Yellow on the Chicago Emergency Travel Order map, no quarantine or pre-arrival test is required. However, travelers must maintain strict masking and physical distancing.
Regardless of vaccination status, international travelers must follow CDC guidelines:
- Traveler is to be tested three to five days after their return to the U.S. and must quarantine for a seven-day period even if the post-arrival test is negative (any test administered by a third-party is sufficient; however, a self-administered test is not acceptable).
- If traveler chooses not to take a test three to five days after their return to the U.S., he or she must quarantine for 10 days after arrival.
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated families and communities around the world over the past year. However, vaccines are a ray of hope against a killer virus and have gained the approval of public health authorities, Pope Francis and Cardinal Cupich. As communities of faith concerned about the sanctity of human life, our religious leaders and Catholic school heroes are not only encouraging everyone to get vaccinated but are rolling up their sleeves to get a life-saving vaccine themselves.
Re-Registration for 2021-2022 School Year
We are now in the process of planning for the upcoming school year! Planning for our school budget, textbooks, resources and the programs we can offer is all impacted by our school’s enrollment. This year, we are going paperless! We are asking all our current families to recommit to Divine Providence Catholic School for the 2021-2022 academic year. Please complete re-registration HERE. The registration fee is $200.00 per family (non-refundable).
If you have any new student(s) in your household whom you plan on enrolling at Divine Providence for the next school year, please submit your child’s birth certificate, a new student application, immunization record and Baptismal certificate (if applicable) to Linda Hawkins, Director of Marketing and Enrollment at lhawkins@archchicago.org
Happy Birthday!
June 2 - Leonardo in Junior Kindergarten
June 2 - Madysen in grade 6
May Lunch *
May 28 - rotini with meat sauce
May 31 - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
June 1 - Italian Cheese & Garlic Cheesy Pull Aparts
June 2 - Cheese Pizza
June 3 - Chicken Nuggets
June 4 - Nacho Combo
June 7 - NO HOT LUNCH
June 8 - NO HOT LUNCH
* Menu subject to change
May 31 - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
June 1 - Last day of school for 8th grade
June 1 - 8th grade Graduation at DI 6 PM
June 8 - Last day of school dismissal at 1:30 PM
Phone Number for Extended Care (To call or text during extended care hours) 773-682-6196
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Divine Providence School
Website: marymotherofdivinegrace.org
Location: 2500 Mayfair Ave, Westchester, IL, USA
Phone: 708-562-2258