Charger Check-In
Thursday, August 21, 2019
A Note from Ms. Owens
So many people have shared such generosity to the staff at St. Catherine. Thank you to Mrs. O'Connor and Mrs. Reynolds for a fabulous lunch for the entire staff on Monday! It was delicious! On the first day of school Mrs. Buczko and Mrs. Hansen brought breakfast treats for the staff. It was a much appreciated lift to the start of our day!
And, of course, thank you to Mrs. Stanke for Wednesday evening's ice cream social. The turn out was excellent, the rain stayed away, and the kids had a blast playing. I'm happy to share the winners of the raffle from the ice cream social. Thank you to all the families who participated. Your support of the St. Catherine community is invaluable.
- Congratulations to the Zielinski family -- winners of the $250 tuition credit.
- Congratulations to the Connolly family -- winners of a free sport registration
- Congratulations to the O'Connor family -- winners of a $50 hot lunch gift card.
Our security door is in full working order. Parents and other guests will now The doors will be locked and parents and other guests will need to be buzzed into the school.
Tomorrow is a busy day at SCA. It's our first full day of school. We will also celebrate our first all-school mass of the year. After school extended care begins. And we will dismiss at 2:45 PM.
The teachers, staff and I all look forward to seeing you next Wednesday, August 28 for Back to School Night. We will begin in the gym and the evening will run from 6:30 to 8 PM.
Peace,
Kristine Owens
What's Happening with Gym Class During the Renovation?
Due to the church renovation, through the month of September, gym classes will be held outside or in classrooms as dictated by weather conditions. We also know that this time of year can bring very warm temperatures, and Mrs. Franks has a plan to provide students the chance to move and burn off energy without running around. On those very warm days, Mrs. Franks will be talking her classes - 3rd through 8th grades only - on a walk for gym class. The path they will walk is pictured in this post.
If you have concerns about this for your student(s), please let us know.
Lunch Parents Still Needed
Supervision is needed from 11:20 to 12:35. Parents can work from one to five days per week, and lunch room parents earn tuition credits for each lunch they supervise.
If you are interested in serving as a lunch parent this school year, please complete this Google Form https://forms.gle/CezNpn3zXWn7JZV78.
Children's Choir and Youth Bell Chimers
Does your child like to sing? Then Children's Choir is for them. Practices are Mondays from 2:45-3:45pm or 4:15-5:15pm. The first practice is Monday, September 9. Click here to sign up: https://forms.gle/r1Uu5FU9Vt4Umn1T8
Does your child like to play an instrument or make music? Then our Youth Bell Chimers are for them. Practices are Thursdays from 2:45-3:30pm or 4:15-5:00pm. The first practice is Thursday, September 5. Click here to sign up: https://forms.gle/cBvu5NYjPprhimb47
Any questions, don't hesitate to call or email Mr. Phil Caffee at 708-476-5374 or pcaffee@scaoaklawn.org
Church Renovation Update
The next steps will include removal of carpeting and tile, and this involves asbestos abatement. All abatement work will be done after classes have been dismissed for the day. During the abatement process, the church doors as well as the vents will be sealed, and the HVAC (air conditioning) will not be in operation. Abatement work will not involve the vestibule; entry and exit will happen via the wooden doors off the back parking lot. The official notification regarding this abatement project is at the button below this section.
We know families are concerned about the hot weather that often accompanies the start of the school year since we will not be able to use the church. Because masses are being held in the gym, we won't be having gym classes there and will be able to use it as cooling center. Additionally, once the HVAC in the church can be turned back on, we can use the vestibule too.
Upcoming Events
Friday, August 23
- First full day of school (dismissal at 2:45 PM)
- After school Extended Care begins
- All-School Liturgy
Wednesday, August 28
Back to School Night -- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, August 30
- All-School Liturgy
- Dismissal at 12 PM
Monday, September 2
- No School - Labor Day
Friday, September 20
- Last day for "warm weather uniforms"
Tuesday, September 17
- Hot Lunch begins
Wednesday, September 18
- Picture Day
About us
Website: www.scaoaklawn.org
Location: 10621 South Kedvale Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-425-5547
Facebook: facebook.com/scaoaklawn/