Charger Check-In
February 2, 2023
A Note from Ms. Owens
Following a packed All-Family Mass and Open House, we've continued the Catholic Schools Week festivities! Thank you to FSA for sponsoring Monday's Wheel of Wisdom Assembly and for organizing an incredibly fun roller skating evening as part of Student Appreciation Day on Tuesday evening. Thank you to Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Cozzie and Mrs. Knight for all they did to fulfill teachers' wishlists. On Wednesday morning, the church vestibule was filled with bundles and boxes for the amazing SCA faculty. Thank you to Mrs. Hedderman for planning an elegant and delicious lunch as part of Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day. And thank you to all of the parents and grandparents who volunteered to cover classrooms so faculty and staff could enjoy the lovely lunch. Our week-long celebration wraps up Friday with a school-wide SCA Spiritwear Dress Down Day (no donation), a hot dog lunch (along with chips, water and a sweet treat) from FSA, and Fun Friday Minute-to-Win-It Games facilitated by our Student Council!
FSA Eat & Earns - Scroll down for more info!
- For the second year, the February Eat & Earn will be at Homerun Inn in Beverly. Pre-orders are now open! Pizza, salad and cupcakes are on the menu!
Beginning this month, on the first Thursday, I'll be including a link to what I hope is a helpful family resource. This month's article is from Common Sense Media and the topic is Fortnite. The link is just below.
The i-Ready winter diagnostic for reading and math is wrapping up at St. Catherine. Once all grades have completed the second diagnostic, growth reports will be sent home to parents and guardians.
A Bit More News...
- Our Annual Dream Raffle is up and running! Scroll down for more information and to purchase tickets.
- St. Catherine is having a Canned Soup Drive for Our Lady of Guadalupe, our sharing parish. Please send in some cans of yummy soup!
- Friday night - tomorrow - is the night to Pack the House for 8th grade boys basketball. The B Team plays at 7:10 and the A Team is scheduled to play at 8PM!
- This year's musical will be Grease (school edition)! Auditions are set for Monday, February 6. Here is the Sign Up Sheet to hand-in for auditions. Scroll down for more information.
- Our FSA is hosting a Women's Bunco Night following the next FSA meeting on Tuesday, February 7. Scroll down for more details. RSVP here.
- Wednesday, February 8 is our Early Dismissal at 1PM. Students, faculty and staff are invited to dress in SCA spirit wear that day and extended care will be available.
- The SCA Spirit Wear Pop Up Shop is open with St. Patrick's Day apparel. The shop closes on Sunday, February 19.
- 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.
Stan's Donut Update from FSA
FSA wants to say thank you to everyone who placed pre-orders for our Stan’s Donuts fundraiser. Unfortunately, the driver arrived without extra donuts for walk up orders as expected and advertised.
- If you were turned away, the FSA is so sorry for that inconvenience.
- Stan’s was very apologetic and increased their donation from 15% to 25% of pre-sale orders.
- Thanks again to all who participated, and we look forward to a successful Home Run Inn Pizza fundraiser in February!
Time for New SCA St. Paddy's Wear?
Both coats are in the "Lost and Found" at SCA!
2023/2024 School Advisory Board Openings
The St. Catherine’s School Advisory Board is looking for three new members for the upcoming 2023/2024 school year.
The purpose of the school advisory board is to provide advice and counsel in the following areas: Strategic Planning, New Initiative Formulation, Institutional Advancement/Development/Marketing, Financial Planning and Financial Management, Communication and Mission Enhancement.
- Each member serves a three year term.
- Members are required to attend a monthly meeting held on the second Tuesday of each month as well as volunteer to sell TRIP usually twice per quarter.
St. Baldrick's Is Coming!
This year's St. Baldrick’s event will take place during the school day on Thursday, March 16.
- Please sign your child up using this link to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer.
- Children who do not want to shave their head can sign up and raise money and awareness too.
- If you are a parent or guardian and would like to volunteer for the event please contact Karen Brogan at 708 691 9529.
This is a great, fun and meaningful event! Please join us!
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, February 3
- All-School Liturgy & Benediction at 8:30AM
- Toddling Chargers at 8:20AM in gym
- 8th Grade Boys Basketball Pack the House at 7:10 and 8PM
Sunday, February 5
- Family Mass at 9:30AM - 1st grade hosting
- Day of the Spirit Retreat (for 8th Grade Confirmation candidates)
Monday, February 6
- Auditions for Grease in Fr. Lion Center (5th/6th from 4:30-6PM//7th/8th from 6-7:30PM)
Tuesday, February 7
- FSA Meeting at 7PM in Kane Hall (followed by Bunco)
Wednesday, February 8
- Wednesday Early Dismissal at 1PM (extended care available)
- School Spirit Dress Down Day (no donation)
- Callbacks for Grease from 4:30 to 6:30PM (location TBA)
Friday, February 10
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30AM
- Toddling Chargers at 8:20AM in gym
Sunday, February 12
- Girls Volleyball & Boys Basketball Mass at 9:30AM
Tuesday, February 14
- Dress Down Day for St. Baldricks ($1 donation requested)
- School Advisory Board Meeting at 7PM in Fr. Lion Center
Thursday, February 16
- Early Dismissal at 1PM (no extended care)
- Parent-Teacher Conferences - by request
Friday, February 17
- No School
Monday, February 20
- No School - Presidents' Day
Tuesday, February 21
- Tuition Exclusion Day
Wednesday, February 22
- Ash Wednesday
Thursday, February 23
- Graduation Picture Retakes
Friday, February 24
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30AM
- Toddling Chargers at 8:20AM in gym
Sunday, February 26
- Family Mass at 9:30AM - hosted by 8th grade
Tuesday, February 28
- Confirmation Practice at 6:30PM
- Athletic Board Meeting at 8PM in Kane Hall
About us
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Location: 10621 South Kedvale Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-425-5547
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