Charger Check-In
March 7, 2024
A Note from Ms. Owens
We are having yet another great week at St. Catherine! Lots of our students celebrated Read Across America with Wacky Wednesday. That same day, our 5th graders visited the Shedd Aquarium and this afternoon, they had their DARE Culmination Ceremony. Our Student Council is preparing for a school-wide prayer opportunity for Lent and they are celebrating March Madness with a Favorite Books Bracket. Starting Thursday night and into the weekend, several of our volleyball and basketball teams are competing in championship games. Go Chargers! ❤️⚡🤍⚡🖤
There are volunteer opportunities for both students and adults at the last St. Catherine Fish Fry of the season.
Over Easter Break, St. Catherine will have some asbestsos abatement work done in the Fr. Lion Center. School will not be in session while this work is occurring. I am including the official notification letter for those who would like to read it.
Families who have prepaid for this Saturday's St. Patrick's/St. Baldrick Celebration, please pick up your wristbands to help make the entry process run smoothly. Wristbands can be picked up during the following days/times:
- Friday, March 8 from 3PM-4PM in the church vestibule
- Saturday, March 9 from 12PM-2PM in the SCA gym
A Bit More News...
- Report cards, social growth reports and i-Ready Growth reports went home today, Thursday, March 7.
- We are going to have musical this year! Scroll down for important information on how to audition for Finding Nemo KIDS.
- Evaluations for boys volleyball are coming up this month. Scroll down for specific dates and times.
- S&T order forms went home in last week's white envelope. They are due back to school on Tuesday, March 12 and vouchers will go home on Thursday, March 14.
- Information about Breakfast with the Easter Bunny went home in last week's white envelope. The event is set for Saturday, March 16 from 8:30-10:30AM. Forms and payment are due by Wednesday, March 13.
- This year, the St. Baldrick's and St. Patrick's Day celebrations will combine into a family-event on Saturday, March 9. Scroll down for more information and to purchase tickets.
- Right here at St. Catherine, on Monday, March 18 at 7PM, Fr. Andy Matijevic will host a talk entitled "Who We Are in the Eucharist: One Bread, One Body." He will discuss the transformational power of the Eucharist.
- 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.
Academic Eligibility Pause at Start of Trimester
Our third trimester began on Monday, March 4. In accordance with the policy listed in the Parent-Student Handbook, we will pause academic eligibility for the first three weeks of the trimester. The rationale for this is because, at the start of any marking period, a student who misses a single assignment or who earns a low grade on a single assignment can end up with a failing grade.
- We will resume reviewing grades for academic eligibility on Thursday, March 28 (which is Holy Thursday).
- Any students in 4th-8th grades with an F will be notified of their probationary status.
- If that failing grade is still in place on Thursday, April 11, the student will be ineligible to participate in any and all extra-curricular activities until the following Thursday.
🏀🏐 Lots of Championship Games Coming Up! 🏐🏀
The Athletic Board wants to share the upcoming CHAMPIONSHIP games for the SouthSide Catholic Volleyball League and SouthSuburban Basketball League! Let's get out there and support our student-athletes! Go Chargers! ❤️⚡🤍⚡🖤
Girls Volleyball
Thursday, March 7 at St. Laurence High School
- 8A at 8:00 p.m.
- 6A at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 8 at St. Laurence High School
- 7B at 7:00 p.m.
- 6AA (Kotyluk) at 6:00 p.m.
Boys Basketball
Saturday, March 9 at Marist High School
- 5th Grade (Wood) at 3:40 p.m.
- 7B at 3:00 p.m.
- 7A at 4:10 p.m.
Congratulations to all of our Boys Basketball and Girls Volleyball teams on an excellent season!
St. Catherine of Alexandria is thrilled to announce the 2024 spring musical, Finding Nemo KIDS!
The show is open to all current 5th through 8th grade SCA students. It’s a great experience for all of the kids!
Auditions: Wednesday March 20th (Main Entrance)
- 5th - 6th grade: 4:30 - 6:00
- 7th and 8th grade: 6:00- 7:30
- Students should have 1-2 songs prepared to sing- any song will do. (Does not have to be from show)
- If your child would like to be a part of the play as an ensemble character, but does not wish to have a speaking role, they do NOT need to attend auditions! Simply fill out the Google Form.
Rehearsals:
- Every TUESDAY and THURSDAY
- 4-6 pm beginning MARCH 26
Tech Week: May 13th-16th
(Attendance mandatory every day)
Show dates: Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18
Fee: $75 per student, $125 per family
(FEE PAYABLE TO ST CATHERINE. MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 20- bring to auditions or send to school in a clearly marked envelope with students names)
REHEARSAL NOTES: A calendar for rehearsals will be sent home after auditions. Kids will be asked to attend all rehearsals for THEIR SPECIFIC ROLES. If there are occasional (2-3) conflicts with other sports, commitments, your child can still be in they play, but might be asked to play a reduced role.
Students cast as ensemble roles will NOT be required to attend all rehearsals, but will only come to scheduled rehearsals.
VERY IMPORTANT: Students looking for lead roles will be asked to attend all rehearsals unless otherwise indicated.
5Essentials Survey
For the past several years, all schools in the Chicago Archdiocese have participated in the 5 Essentials Survey from the University of Chicago. Three core stakeholder groups are asked to respond to this survey: school families, classroom teachers and the student support team, and students in 4th-8th grade.
This feedback is a signicant source of information used in crafting our Continuous School Improvement Plan. In order to receive results of the survey, at least 20% of our school families need to participate. Currently, SCA is at an 8% response rate. I'm asking that each school family take the time to complete this survey. Thank you for your partnership.
Boys Volleyball Evaluations
Friday March 8
- 4th Grade 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- 6th Grade 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Monday March 11
- 5th Grade 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
- 6th Grade 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
- 7th Grade 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday March 12
7th Grade 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
All evaluations at the SCA gym. Please make sure boys are on time and have water bottles with them.
How to Print Your Year-End Statment from Blackbaud
As tax time approaches, school families can access and print their year-end tuition statements directly from your Blackbaud accounts.
- Please log into your account on the Blackbaud parent site.
- On the homepage, find the "Related Links" section.
- Look for "Family or Student Year-End Statement."
If you have any questions, please email Mary Omiecinski.
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
Thursday, March 7
- Second Trimester Report Cards, Social Growth Reports and i-Ready Diagnostic Growth Reports go home
Friday, March 8
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30AM
Saturday, March 9
- Irish Mass at 4PM
- St. Baldrick's Celebration at 5PM
Sunday, March 10
- All-Parish Family Mass at 9:30AM - 4th grade hosting
Monday, March 11
- Parish Reconciliation Service at 7PM
Tuesday, March 12
- School Advisory Board at 7PM in the Fr. Lion Center
Wednesday, March 13
- Early Dismissal Wednesday at 1PM - extended care will be available
- School Spirit Dress Down Day (no donation)
Thursday, March 14
- 8th Grade Living Stations at 1:30PM - limited seating will be available for guests
Friday, March 15
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30AM
- Fish Fry and Early Bird Raffle
- 8th Grade Living Stations at 6:30PM
Saturday, March 16
- Breakfast with the Bunny from 8:30-10:30AM in Kane Hall
Monday, March 18
- Chargers United Meeting at 7PM in Kane Hall
Tuesday, March 19
- Easter Reconciliation for 2nd-8th grades
- 6th Grade Retreat
- First Holy Communion Bread Meeting at 6PM in Kane Hall
- Athletic Board Meeting at 8PM in Kane Hall
Wednesday, March 20
- Donuts with Dad (PK3 & PK4) from 8-9AM in Kane Hall
- Auditions for Finding Nemo KIDS
- 5th & 6th: 4:30PM-6PM
- 7th & 8th: 6PM-7:30PM
Thursday, March 21
- Tuition Exclusion Day
Friday, March 22
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30AM
Thursday, March 28
- Holy Thursday Prayer Service (all-school) at 10AM
- Dismissal at 11:30AM - extended care not available
Friday, March 29
- Good Friday
- Start of Easter Break
Sunday, March 31
- Easter Sunday
Monday, April 8
- School resumes
About us
Website: www.scaoaklawn.org
Location: 10621 South Kedvale Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-425-5547
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