Charger Check-In
January 5, 2023
A Note from Ms. Owens
We had a great first day back at St. Catherine after Christmas break. Although we started the morning with some snow, it stopped by the time lunch and recess arrived! Outside recess always makes for a better afternoon. It was good for my heart to hear students talking, laughing and learning with one another and with their teachers. The cacophony of children out on the parking lot for recess or of a classroom with students chattering about the work in front of them is one of my favorite sounds!
In the next few weeks, our K-8 students will be taking their winter diagnostic in i-Ready. Teachers will be preparing students for these diagnostics in both reading and math. This is a great opportunity for our students to demonstrate the progress they've made since the start of the school year. As we approach this diagnostic window, it is so important that we strike a balance that incorporates both the importance of i-Ready diagnositcs as well as reminding students that their diagnostic results are just one measure of what they are learning in school. Thank you for partnering with your children's teachers in this effort!
A Bit More News...
- The offerings for January's Beyond the Books went home in this week's White Envelope. Completed forms and payment are due back by Wednesday, January 11.
- Our 8th graders will take their graduation pictures on Thursday, January 12. Eighth grade families will receive an email with additional details.
- On Thursday, January 19, SCA will host an Ecumenical Prayer Service for several churches in Oak Lawn. The event will begin at 7PM.
- FSA's January Eat & Earn will have Stan's Donuts visiting St. Catherine on Saturday, January 28. Place your pre-order now! More details are available further down in the Check-In.
- 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.
Peace,
Kristine Owens
Girls Volleyball and Boys Basketball - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
With the January 5 deadline, we received many, many forms and we are working to get them recorded. accurately. By Friday, we expect to have all paperwork recorded and we will share that update with the appropriate sport coordinators as well as the athletic board. Until that information is shared, all student-athletes are able to participate in both practices and games.
On Friday, we will also work to contact those families whose student-athletes still need to submit paperwork.
FSA Sponsorship Opportunities
Covid Vaccination Information
If you or someone you know wants to get a vaccine, you will find a button below with easy-to-navigate information for Chicago, Cook County and surrounding counties.
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, January 6
- All-School Liturgy and Benediction at 8:30AM
- Toddling Chargers at 8:20AM in gym
Tuesday, January 10
- School Advisory Board Meeting at 7PM in the Fr. Lion Center
Wednesday, January 11
- January BTB forms and payment due
- School Spirit Wear Dress Down (no donation)
- Wednesday Early Dismissal at 1PM (extended care is available)
Thursday, January 12
- 8th Grade Graduation Pictures
Friday, January 13
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30AM
- Toddling Chargers at 8:20AM in gym
Sunday, January 15
- January tuition due
Monday, January 16
- No school - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Thursday, January 19
- 2nd Trimester Progress Reports for 3rd-8th
- Ecumenical Prayer Service at 7PM at SCA
Friday, January 20
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30AM
- Toddling Chargers at 8:20AM in gym
Sunday, January 22
- All-Parish Family Mass at 9:30AM (2nd grade hosting)
Tuesday, January 24
- Athletic Board Meeting at 7PM in Kane Hall
Thursday, January 26
- New Family Registration opens
Friday, January 27
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30AM
- Toddling Chargers at 8:20AM in gym
Saturday, January 28
- FSA Eat & Earn Stan's Van at SCA from 10AM-2PM
Sunday, January 29
- Catholic Schools Week Mass at 9:30AM
- SCA Open House
Tuesday, January 31
- FSA Roller Skating Party at 6PM
About us
Website: www.scaoaklawn.org
Location: 10621 South Kedvale Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-425-5547
Facebook: facebook.com/scaoaklawn/