Charger Check-In
January 21, 2022
A Note from Ms. Owens
This week brought back our frigid weather which means we had indoor recess! Our students have made impressive adjustments to recess in the classroom with a competitive online game similar to Pictionary and so many games of Bonk. We also have lots of board games getting good use - Sorry!, Candyland, Apples to Apples along with Connect Four, Hedbanz, Jenga, Spoons, Heads Up 7Up and mini-bags. Students are constructing with Legos, honing their paper airplane-making skills, choreographing dances and reading some favorite books. Thank you to all the lunch parents who have come in for "additional" days to help with indoor recess!
A Bit More News
- This Sunday, January 23, St. Catherine is hosting a Blood Drive following Masses. The sign up is listed further down in the Check-In. Appointments are available through 2PM.
- On Wednesday, January 26, the Office of Catholic Schools will be hosting a webinar focused on IDEA-funded services and the difference between IEPs and Service Plans. Families are encouraged to register. The registration link is below. The webinar is scheduled to run from 7-8:30PM.
- Registration for new families opens at 8:15AM on Thursday, January 27. Registation will take place in the church vestibule. Numbers will be handed out to families according to the order in which they arrive.
- The Oak Lawn Public Library is hosting a Youth Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, January 29 for children ages 5-11. Appointments are required. The flier is posted near the bottom of this Check-In with a QR code to register.
- Our FSA is sponsoring a Take & Bake Fundraiser at Home Run Inn in Beverly. All orders must be placed online no later than Wednesday, February 2. Pick-up dates are February, 7, 8 and 9. Scroll down for details and link.
- Dream Raffle season is almost upon us! If you are interested in or have questions about serving as a ticket captain, please email dreamrafflesca@gmail.com.
- 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.
Stay warm this weekend!
Peace,
Kristine Owens
A Cheat Sheet to Help with Getting the Right Test
CDPH Travel Advisory/Quarantine States - as of 1/18
- All unvaccinated individuals who travel to an orange state must provide proof of a negative Covid test in order to return to school.
- The test must be administered no more than 72-hours prior to return to Illinois.
- The test can also be administered once you have returned to Illinios.
- As of December 30, 2021, home administered tests are acceptable for travel. However, the test must have either Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA or full approval from the FDA.
Registration for Soccer and Boys Volleyball
2022 Soccer Registration
Soccer teams are co-ed and for Kindergarten-8th grade. We will need multiple coaches for each team. Volunteering is not mandatory for soccer, however, it is appreciated and necessary for the league to run.
- The fee for each athlete is $60 and the uniform deposit is $40.
- We will have a fee collection day at uniform pickup.
- Please sign up your soccer player on the link below.
2022 Boys Volleyball Registration
Boys volleyball registration is for 4th-8th grade.
- The fee for each athlete is $125 and a $100 volunteer deposit.
- We will have a fee collection day at uniform pickup.
- Please sign up your boys volleyball player on the link below.
Parent Volunteers
Please remember that even though we do not have concessions (at this time) we still need volunteers in the gym. If you have a student athlete playing girls volleyball or boys basketball, do not forget to sign up for a time slot. Additional times will be added once we receive the playoff schedules.
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
Sunday, January 23
- Blood Drive in Kane Hall from 9AM-2PM
Wednesday, January 26
- Inclusive Education (IDEA-funded services) Webinar from 7-8:30PM
Thursday, January 27
- New Family Registration begins at 8:15AM in the church vestibule
Friday, January 28
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30AM (5-8)
- Early Dismissal at 1PM (extended care not available)
Wednesday, February 2
- Deadline for Home Run Inn Take & Bake Fundraiser
Friday, February 4
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30AM (K-4)
Sunday, February 6
- All-School Family Mass (2nd grade hosting) at 9:30AM
Tuesday, February 8
- School Advisory Board Meeting at 7PM in Fr. Lion Center
Wednesday, February 9
- Early Wednesday Dismissal at 1PM (extended care available)
- School Spirit Dress Down Day
Thursday, February 10
- Early Dismissal at 1PM (extended care not available)
Friday, February 11
- No School - Professional Development for Faculty
About us
Website: www.scaoaklawn.org
Location: 10621 South Kedvale Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-425-5547
Facebook: facebook.com/scaoaklawn/