Charger Check-In
September 8, 2022
A Note from Ms. Owens
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your flexibility and positivity in responding to today's water main break. Arrival to school went very smoothly. And our students also demonstrated amazing flexibility as we had a very large funeral which led to an overflow of cars. So we had to have recess in a smaller area of the parking lot. The students were great about this! Several of the 3rd and 4th graders decided to come together for a spirited kickball game!
The work crew from the Village was fabulous today. They were focused, communicative and positive. They were adamant that the 107th & Kedvale intersection would be open for dismissal - which it was. And they confirmed the intersection should be "back to normal" by Friday morning.
When reporting a child's absence, please contact Mary Nelson with that information. Parents/guardians can call the school number - 708-425-5547 - or send an email to mnelson@scaoaklawn.org.
The current Covid protocols for Archdiocesan schools are available at the button below. Thankfully, you will note that the slide deck is much, much shorter than in past years. There are only five slides including the title slide.
A Bit More News
- The window for the first i-Ready diagnostic opened on Monday, August 29. Our K-8 students will be taking their reading and math diagnostics over the course of the next few weeks.
- The School Advisory Board would like remind everyone that the green Walk-A-Thon order forms are due Friday, September 9. Late order forms will not be accepted. If you need an order form, click on the link below.
- Our first Early Dismissal Wednesday is set for Wednesday, September 14. All students, faculty and staff are invited to dress in Charger spirit wear (no donation); students should bring lunch to school; and after care will be available.
- Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11, the church is hosting Grandparents Weekend at all Masses.
- On Sunday, September 11, all those who are returning to school are invited to attend the Blessing of the Backpacks at the 9:30AM Mass. Briing your backpacks to be blessed as we all look forward to a wonderful year.
- On Saturday, September 10, St. Catherine is hosting "The Role of Prayer in Changing Times." The event will run from 10AM-noon and is free. A flier is available below.
- Check out the article from Chicago Catholic featuring SCA's Blue Mass - held on August 6.
- Each school year, schools in Illinois are required to notify school families that the school building contains materials with asbestos if that is applicable. As the letter states abestos was a common material used in construction during and prior to the 1970s. This letter is available below.
- The tentative calendar for the 2022-23 school year is available below.
- 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.
Peace,
Kristine Owens
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, September 9
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30AM
Saturday, September 10
- Grandparents Weekend at all Masses
Sunday, September 11
- Blessing of the Backpacks at 9:30AM Mass
- Grandparents Weekend at all Masses
Tuesday, September 13
- 8th Grade Parent-Student Confirmation Meeting in church at 7PM
- School Advisory Board Meeting in Fr. Lion Center at 7PM
Wednesday, September 14
- Early Dismissal Wednesday at 1PM (school-wide spirit day & extended care available)
Thursday, September 15
- Tuition due
Friday, September 16
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30AM
Tuesday, September 20
- Tuition Exclusion Day
- 7th Grade Parent-Student Confirmation Meeting in church at 7PM
Wednesday, September 21
- Picture Day for PK3-8th
Friday, September 23
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30AM
Saturday, September 24
- Homecoming
Sunday, August 25
- All Family Mass (hosted by 6th grade) at 9:30AM
- 6th Grade Bible Presentation
Thursday, September 29
- Dress Down for Pediatric Cancer Awareness ($1 donation requested)
Friday, September 30
- All-School Liturgy at 8:30AM
About us
Website: www.scaoaklawn.org
Location: 10621 South Kedvale Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-425-5547
Facebook: facebook.com/scaoaklawn/