Divine Providence School
October 22, 2021 Home and School Connection
School Mass on October 20, 2021
Protecting God's Children requirements
The Archdiocese of Chicago has established requirements for anyone working or volunteering with our students in school or through school-sponsored organizations, such as athletics. These requirements must be completed before coming to volunteer. They are mixed between online and forms. Please refer to this checklist of requirements. Below is a checklist of the requirements.
***If you have volunteered in the past, your account may be marked as inactive. Please let Mrs. LeTourneau and she will contact the Archdiocese to reactivate your account. You must have an active and all requirements completed before volunteering**
_____ Virtus / Keeping the Promise Alive session - this may be completed online currently. Usually, they are held in person. After a few years, the Archdiocese triggers a continuation of Virtus called Keeping the Promise Alive.
_____ Complete Background Check - Criminal background check run through VIRTUS online as part of the VIRTUS registration process. Rechecked every three years through VIRTUS
_____ CANTS 689 form - Yearly check of the central registry of Department of Children and Family Services. This should be turned into the school to be documented on your account. This is completed annually. Please do not mail it in.
_____ Mandated Reporter Training - Mandated Reporter Training from the State of IL training website. This must be renewed every three years. Please send a copy of your certificate to the school to be documented in your account.
_____ CANTS 22 form - Paper form acknowledging meant your Mandated reporter training
_____ Archdiocese Standards of Behavior, formerly known as the "Code of Conduct" This is a paper form signed annually.
_____ Please remember that to volunteer, we need a copy of your COVID-19 vaccination card or a negative COVID test, completed within 72 hours of volunteering performed by a 3rd party, such as a doctor's office or pharmacy. Home tests are not acceptable. To be considered fully vaccinated, you must be 2 weeks past the last dose of the vaccine. This is not a requirement of Protecting God's Children, rather it is a requirement from the Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Catholic Schools.
Please see below for all quick links to these requirements.
Front stairs
We totally agree! The carpeting that was there previously was aging and needed an upgrade. After removing the carpeting, it came to our attention that the area needed additional repairs and was not going to be as quick of a fix as we thought it would be. While we have contracted with a company to perform the necessary repairs, the work is weather dependent, so it will take longer than anticipated. Our plan is to try to make temporary repairs and to make it look as good as we can until the permanent work can be completed.
You patience is greatly appreciated.
Just a reminder your retake day is Wednesday October 27th
If a you would like to prepay, please visit
https://orders.vangoghphoto.com/prepay/
school code- 20056302
Is your child vaccinated for COVID-19?
Dear Parents and Families:
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. Hosted by our staff, this event isan opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading.As always, all purchases benefit our school.
After missing out on many beloved traditions, our fall Book Fair will be a familiar, welcome, and safe event for our students. Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from October 25th thru October 29th in the Mayfair Room
• Our Book Fair offers a cash-free payment option called eWallet. It’s a convenient digitalaccount that your child can use for shopping at our Fair. Grandparents, friends, and otherscan contribute, too!
• If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop online at our school’s Virtual Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your onlineorders will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and onlineshopping:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/divineprovidenceschool
We’re excited to celebrate our love of books together at the Book Fair. We look forward to seeing your child there!
Happy reading,
Mrs. LeTourneau
Principal
Divine Providence
Students may be in costume, with the following regulations:
1. Solid color face masks are to be worn as usual- halloween themed face masks are acceptable.
2. They may wear a costume mask OVER their regular mask in the afternoon. Face masks may be removed for the outside parade
3. Must be able to sit in their costume all day
4. Students must be able to use the bathroom - on their own- all day
5. No weapons or anything that can hurt another person
6. May wear makeup as part of their costume to school but may not reapply make up at school
During the day we will have "DEAD" time!
DEAD time
D drop
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D DANCE!
Students will hear Halloween music throughout the day for everyone to stop what they are doing and DANCE!
We will have an outdoor parade in the afternoon. Parade will begin at 12:45. 8th grade will judge the parade. Parents may view the parade outside as we pass by!
If the weather is bad, the parade will be held indoors. Each classroom has planned an afternoon of activities for our students by their room parents. Students may bring candy to share, however, it must be individually wrapped.
Traveling out of state? We need to know**...
Domestic travelers to an “Orange state” on the Chicago Emergency Travel Order mapmust adhere to:
- 10-day quarantine upon return OR
- Pre-arrival negative test (within 72 hours prior to return arrival to the state) with strict masking, physical distancing and avoidance of in-person gatherings (separate from school attendance). Any test administered by a 3rd-party is sufficient; however, a self-administered test is not acceptable. Archdiocesan schools should accept any negative test prior to school attendance including tests upon return to the state.
**Please watch your email as this may be subject to change
Know someone who needs assistance?
There are many reasons people may need help right now. Maybe it's job loss or illness. Whatever the reason for the need, the Society of St. Vincent De Paul can help.
If you, or anyone you know, could use some help, please call the Divine Infant Rectory 708-865-8071 or the Divine Providence Rectory 708-562-3364
All information is kept strictly confidential.
Phone Number for Extended Care (To call or text during extended care hours) 773-682-6196
October and November Lunch Menu *
10/22 Cheesy flatbread
10/25 Mini Corn Dogs
10/26 Berry French toast
10/27 Chicken Nuggets
10/28 Beef and cheese soft tacos
10/29 Breaded Chicken Sandwich
11/1 Cheese Pizza
11/2 Chicken Tenders
11/3 Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
11/4 Pizza Crunchers
11/5 Nacho Combo
11/8 Breaded Chicken Sandwich
11/9 Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl
11/10 Italian Cheese and Garlic Cheesy Pull Aparts
11/11 Hot dog
11/12 NO SCHOOL
11/15 Mini Corn dogs and pretzel bites
11/16 Breaded Chicken Sandwich
11/17 Meatball Pizza Sub
11/18 Chicken tenders
11/19 Soft tacos
11/22-26 NO SCHOOL
11/29 Pizza Dippers
11/30 Cinnamon French Toast
* Subject to change, please see the note below from FSP, our lunch supplier.
Divine Providence Staff 2021-2022
Divine Providence School/ Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish
Website: marymotherofdivinegrace.org
Location: 2500 Mayfair Ave, Westchester, IL, USA
Phone: 708-562-2258