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Mrs. Durbin's Favorite Web Sites

Scholastic.com Homework Hub
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Time for Kids
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Suessville.com
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Primary Games
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Kidport.com
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Sports News

5th and 6th Grade Girls' Basketball Schedule
All games are played at the St. Florian gym.

TEAM NUMBER
1. Sacred Heart
2. Lincoln
3. Christ Our Savior (East)
4. Washington
5. St. Florian

Tuesday-10/9
5:30
5 vs 3

Wednesday-10/10
6:30
4 vs 3

Thursday-10/11
5:30
3 vs 1

Tuesday-10/16
5:30
3 vs 2

Thursday-10/18
5:30
5 vs 3

Wednesday-10/24
5:30
3 vs 1

Thursday-11/1
5:30
5 vs 3

Tuesday-11/6
5:30
3 vs 2

Wednesday-11/7
6:30
3 vs 2

Thursday-11/8
5:30
4 vs 3

West Campus News

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL – West Campus
Weekly Parent/Guardian/Student Newsletter

9.27.07

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students:

I have not made mention of my beloved Cubbies since the August 30 newsletter because I was nervous that they were going to fade. Hopefully, their hard work and perseverance will pay off for them in the end. We shall soon see. 

Innisbrook orders were due last week. If you still have an order to submit, please turn it into the office as soon as possible.    

Tomorrow is school picture day for grades K-8. It is a dress up day. No jeans of any kind are allowed. Please see the Handbook for more details. On dress-up days, students may not wear sweats, sport outfits, gym shoes, T-shirts, tank tops, perfume/cologne, etc. Students may not wear more than two pieces of jewelry. Money/order envelopes went home last week. Please return them tomorrow. No phone calls will be made for envelopes left at home.

Please do not drop children off in the middle of 154th Street. It is very unsafe for everyone involved, even the car behind you that might not see you stop. Please be sure to pull through the west lot in the morning. Also, please be sure to discuss with your children about the importance of walking through the crosswalk before and after school. The crossing guards are there to help monitor traffic so children can pass safely. One crossing guard told me recently that she has seen several dangerous situations recently with children crossing in the middle of a busy afternoon four-lane road.

Progress reports for the first quarter will go home today, Thursday, September 27.  Please sign and return them immediately. Thank you.

I want to thank the parents who have helped get their children in line with the uniform code. As I stated at our Parent Night last month, it is very important for children to follow the dress code so the maximum amount of teaching and learning with the least amount of distractions can take place here. You as parents are paying too much money for teachers to spend valuable time dealing with the many distracting elements that can occur when children are not following a dress code. We still have some children out of code in certain areas. School dress shoes are to be one solid color, not multi-colors. This includes a different colored sole, shoe laces, or overly noticeable stitching. There should be no visible logos, emblems, symbols, brand names, etc. Gym shoes should be white. Students may wear the school walking shorts until tomorrow. Students may wear gym shoes with the walking shorts. When students wear pants, they must wear the school dress shoes. In an effort to maintain a uniform policy, we ask your cooperation in this matter. As of this Monday, October 1, all students need to wear the school pants with the proper school shoe. If your child tells you something that does not coincide with what was printed in this newsletter regarding the dress code, please feel free to call the office for clarification.

Check out our brand new website www.christoursaviorcatholicschool.org.

If your child needs to take medication during the day or if they need to use an inhaler, you need to fill out the Medical Information and Emergency Notification Form (07-M111). Copies can be found in the office as well as on our website listed above.

Yearbooks are now on sale in the office for just $15. We have a couple left, so get them while they last. 

Dental Forms: the dental forms for Kindergarten, second, and sixth grade are now due. Please see to it that those are turned in immediately. Thank you.

Several of our eighth grade students will participate in the Leadership Day today at Marian Catholic High School. Marques Hayes, Tori Bush, Xavier Kirkham, and Kyela Wilson will attend this special day along with four classmates from the east campus.

Upcoming Items of Interest
September:
28    School pictures—Dress up day

October:
4      Eighth grade retreat
8      Columbus Day—no school
19    Staff Development Day—no school
25    Seventh grade retreat
26    End of first quarter

I couldn’t decide which quote to use about perseverance, so I thought I’d use them all since I have the space:

Great works are performed not by strength, but by perseverance. 
                                —Samuel Johnson

Be like a postage stamp—stick to one thing until you get there.
                                —Josh Billings

Don’t be discouraged. It’s often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock.
                                 —Anonymous

Diamonds are only lumps of coal that stuck to their jobs.
                                —B.C. Forbes

East Campus News

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
EAST CAMPUS WEEKLY NEWS NOTE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

October is the month of the Rosary. We pray: Queen of the Rosary, Virgin of Fatima we ask you to watch over our homeland and bring back peace to all nations of the world. Amen.

This year is the 90th Anniversary of Our Lady’s appearance to the children of Fatima. Mary’s message was one of peace, something for which our school children pray on a daily basis. On Friday, October 5, the World Apostolate of Fatima is sponsoring a Children’s Day. Our students will be gathering for prayer at 9 A.M. to celebrate the day. The East campus students who are Children of Mary (students who meet each First Saturday of the month for mass and to say the Rosary) and their moderator, Mrs. Antoinette Bonato, will lead grades 3-8 in praying the rosary (The Sorrowful Mysteries). We will also recite the Fatima prayers and a prayer to St. Michael.  School families are welcome to join us. Thank you to Mrs. Bonato who graciously donated rosaries to the students of Christ Our Savior School.

Students are bringing home their Progress Reports today. Please review them with your student. Students have four weeks to make any necessary changes before report cards; the end of the quarter is October 26. If you have any questions, please contact the teacher of that class or subject area.

Students in grade PS-7 will take school pictures on tomorrow Friday, September 28. It is a dress-up day for the students. Please refer to the Handbook on our website for the regulations regarding appropriate attire for dress-up days.

The 8th grades students will participate in a Confirmation Retreat on Thursday, October 4. Fr. Terry, an Augustinian priest, will lead the students on their retreat. East campus students will be transported by school bus to the west campus.

Thank you to all of the students who ran for Student Council office. Congratulations to the following students who will serve their fellow schoolmates this year as Executive Board members: President-Jenna Santacaterina; Vice-President-Antonia Roberts; Secretary-Trent James; Historian-Joey Santacaterina.

Sports News:  5th and 6th Grade Girls’ Volleyball
Congratulations on the girls’ win against Lincoln on September 26; the team is 3-0.
Next Game:  Tuesday, October 9 against St. Florian at 5:30 P.M.
Good Luck to all of you!

Reminder about forms that are past due:
The following forms are on our website (www.christoursaviorcatholicschool.org)  and can be downloaded from your home/office/public library computer:

Medical Information and Emergency Notification Form (Form # 07-M111)
Parent or Guardian Permission and Authorization for Medication (Form # 07-M113)
Parent Internet Permission Form and User Agreement (Form # 07-107)
Photo Release for Parent or Guardian (Form # 07-109)
Photo Release (Form #07-110)

If you need a hard copy of these forms because you do not have access to any computer, please call or send a note to the office requesting these forms. 
Thank you to the families that have submitted their forms in a timely manner.

OCTOBER PEEK-A-BOO

4    Grade 8 Confirmation Retreat
5    Rosary 9 A.M. in church
8    No School Columbus Day Holiday
10    Board of Specified Jurisdiction meeting 7 P.M.
19    No School Teacher Professional Development Day
24    St. Andrew Parish Anointing Mass
25    Grade 7 Retreat
30    High School visitation/presentations to grades 7-8

Shed Some Light

SHEDSOMELIGHT
Christ Our Savior Catholic School

It is difficult to believe, but we sent home the First Quarter Progress Reports this past Thursday. Our students are midway through this first quarter and have been working very hard to do their best. The Progress Report informs the students and their parents about what they are currently doing academically in school and allows the students the next four weeks before report cards to look at the study areas that need their attention. Please keep our students in your prayers.

This year is the 90th Anniversary of Our Lady’s appearance to the children of Fatima.  Mary’s message was one of peace, something for which our school children pray on a daily basis. On Friday, October 5, the World Apostolate of Fatima is sponsoring a Children’s Day. Our students will be gathering for prayer at 9 A.M. to celebrate the day. The East campus students who are Children of Mary (students who meet each First Saturday of the month for mass and to say the Rosary) and their moderator, Mrs. Antoinette Bonato, will lead grades 3-8 in praying the rosary (The Sorrowful Mysteries). We will also recite the Fatima prayers and a prayer to St. Michael.  Parishioners of all our sponsoring parishes are welcome to join us at St. Andrew Church in prayer and celebration of Our Lady of Fatima.
Thank you to Mrs. Bonato who graciously donated rosaries to the students of Christ Our Savior School.

The 5th and 6th grade girls have begun their basketball season. They are members of the St. Florian league and played their first game on September 18 against McKinley. Their next game is on Wednesday, October 3 against St. Florian where all of their games are played.  We all wish the girls a great season. Good Luck!

Upcoming Events in October
4      8th Grade Confirmation Retreat at the West campus
8      No School-Columbus Day
10    Meeting of Board of Specified  Jurisdiction
19    No School-Teacher Professional Day
24    Anointing Mass at St. Andrew Church
25    7th Grade Retreat at the East campus
26    End of the First Quarter
30    High School Presentations to Grades 7-8

God’s Blessings,

Cindy Rogers
Matthew Lungaro

Mrs. Truby's Favorite Web Sites

Primary Games
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Time Magazine for Kids
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Homework Hub
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I Know That
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Learning Planet
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Cool Math 4 Kids
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Story It.com
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Count Us In Math
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Brain Pop Jr.
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Kidport
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Funschool
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Kids.gov

With more than 20 different topics ranging from the arts and music to space and history, Kids.gov has activities for kids from kindergarten to eighth grade. The site is divided into two groups: grades K-5 and 6-8 and features trustworthy links from government and non-government sources.

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West Campus News

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL – West Campus
Weekly Parent/Guardian/Student Newsletter

9.20.07

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students:

I normally comment on the state of affairs of some sports team here. However, I’d like to take this opportunity to remind you of a saint, and not the kind from New Orleans. Tomorrow is the feast day of a very important saint, St. Matthew, and not just because it’s my first name. He was a sinner who was called by Jesus to follow him as a disciple, and Matthew heeded the call. Years later, he was martyred for his beliefs. 

Please visit our brand new website www.christoursaviorcatholicschool.org 

Tuition for September is now overdue. Please remember to turn your payment to the office immediately. Tuition is always due by the 15th of each month. Please do not place other school related items in the tuition envelope. Please use the tuition envelope for tuition payments only. Thank you.

Innisbrook orders were due today. If you did not return them, please do so immediately. The delivery of products will take place next month.   

Next Friday, September 28 is school picture day for grades K-8. It is a dress up day. No jeans of any kind are allowed. Please see the Handbook for more details. On dress-up days, students may not wear sweats, sport outfits, gym shoes, T-shirts, tank tops, perfume/cologne, etc. Students may not wear more than two pieces of jewelry. Should you have any questions prior to next Friday about the expected dress code, please ask your teacher or call the school office. Money/order envelopes went home yesterday. Please return them next Friday. No phone calls will be made for envelopes left at home.

Progress reports for the first quarter will go home next Thursday, September 27.  Please sign and return them immediately. Thank you.

If your child needs to take medication during the day or if they need to use an inhaler, you need to fill out the Medical Information and Emergency Notification Form (07-M111). Copies can be found in the office as well as on our website listed above.

Students should be in full uniform. School dress shoes are to be one solid color, not multi-colors. This includes a different colored sole, shoe laces, or overly noticeable stitching. There should be no visible logos, emblems, symbols, brand names, etc. Gym shoes should be white. Students may wear the school walking shorts until the end of September. Students may wear gym shoes with the walking shorts. If students wear pants, they must wear the school dress shoes. In an effort to maintain a uniform policy, we ask your cooperation in this matter. As of October 1, all students need to wear the school pants with the proper school shoe.

Students who arrive before 7:30 A.M. will automatically be sent to the Extended Day Program, for which there is a charge. We do not allow children to gather in any unsupervised area on the school property.

Our yearly asbestos letter is located on our website under “Online Forms.” If you need a hard copy sent home, please call the school office.

We received a check for over $900 from Target’s “Take Charge of Education” program. If you use your Target RedCard, Target donates a portion back to the school you designate. So please sign up at www.Target.com/tcoe or call (800) 316-6142.

Yearbooks are now on sale in the office for just $15. We have a couple left, so get them while they last. 

Health Records: the health forms for Kindergarten and fifth grade are now due. Please see to it that those are turned in immediately. Thank you.

Dental Forms: the dental forms for Kindergarten, second, and sixth grade are now due. Please see to it that those are turned in immediately. Thank you.

Upcoming Items of Interest
September:
27    First quarter progress reports go home
28    School pictures—Dress up day

October:
4      Eighth grade retreat
8      Columbus Day—no school
19    Staff Development Day—no school
25    Seventh grade retreat
26    End of first quarter

Why look at the speck in your brother’s eye when you miss the plank in your own?
                            —Matthew 7:3

Shed Some Light

SHEDSOMELIGHT
Christ Our Savior Catholic School

Everyone likes to be recognized for good works and deeds. We especially enjoy being able to reward students who take positive action in responding to the world around them.

To support students in developing their positive actions, Christ Our Savior School has implemented a character education program named P.O.P., Positive Opportunity Program, for the students this year. The faculty believes that their students’ success depends on how the students deal with life’s joys, sorrows, and lessons. The purpose of the P.O.P. Program is to empower the students with strong, positive character traits to meet life’s challenges and opportunities.

Each quarter a different theme will be taught, explored, and emphasized. Theme exploration will include activities, liturgy tie-ins, and incentives. Teachers have brainstormed ideas, developed activities, and gathered material to use in their classrooms. Themes for each quarter will include manners, respect, citizenship, and responsibility.

Recently, students completed designs for the P.O.P. logo contest. Winners will be announced at an upcoming liturgy and will receive certificates and prizes for their winning logo.

“Manners” is the theme for the first quarter and some of the points that will be emphasized are: 

• Be kind
• Be compassionate; show you care
• Express gratitude
• Forgive others
• Help people in need
• Listen to others
• Be positive
• Say “thank you” “please” and “pardon me”
• Make eye contact

Another special event taking place this year is the evaluation of our school through the Archdiocesan School Improvement Process (SIP) and a visit by a member of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). The staff has joined a variety of committees to begin the process of evaluating our school based on the Archdiocesan themes “Catholic Identity, Excellence, and Vitality.” Two teams will be selected to visit our school for three days (the end of April and beginning of May) and to verify what we have identified in our committee reports. The ISBE will send someone to work with the Archdiocesan team and evaluate our building complex. We well keep you updated as the SIP continues throughout the year.

As always, we ask that you keep our staff and students in your prayers as you, our supporters, are in ours.

God’s Blessings,

Cindy Rogers
Matthew Lungaro

East Campus News

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
EAST CAMPUS WEEKLY NEWS NOTE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2007

Good and gracious God we offer this prayer today in love that unites us to You and to one another. We pray that nourished by Your Word and by Your Spirit, we may grow ever stronger in faith as we strive for the coming of Your kingdom. Amen

Innisbrook Wrapping Paper and Gifts orders and payment were due today, September 20. Delivery and pick up will be approximately the middle of October.

Position Available: The East campus is looking for a part-time maintenance person to work the hours of 11:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. The person must be able to do heavy lifting. Please contact Ms. Rogers in the office to set up an interview if you are interested (708-862-4143.)

Uniform reminder in brief (for full version see page 23 of Handbook on the website): Students will be issued out-of-uniform slips beginning on Monday (we have allotted time for everyone to acquire the proper uniform)

Kindergarten through Grade 3 – Girls
Navy blue and khaki plaid jumper
White blouse with rounded (Peter Pan) collar or
Kindergarten through Grade 3 – Boys and Girls
Navy blue or khaki walking shorts or dress slacks
Navy blue or khaki polo shirt with school logo

Grades 4 through 8 Girls
Navy blue and khaki plaid skirt or short or
Grades 4 through 8 Boys and Girls
Navy blue or khaki walking shorts or dress slacks
Navy blue or khaki polo shirt with school logo
Dress slacks should not be flare-leg, boot cut, or other jean-like styles as they are not
acceptable. Only “Docker” type slacks should be worn.
Boys and Girls: A belt must be worn with shorts or slacks

Walking shorts (knee-length) may be worn in the months of August, September, October, May and June.
Gym shoes may be worn ONLY when uniform shorts are worn or on gym days.
Socks - solid color, white, navy, brown or khaki; top of socks must be above the ankle

Our yearly letter about Asbestos is also located on our website (look under Online Forms). If you need a copy sent to you because you have no access to a computer, please contact the office.

First Quarter Progress Reports will be sent home with students on Thursday, September 27.

Sports News:  5th and 6th Grade Girls’ Volleyball-All games played at St. Florian Gym
The girls played their first game on September 18 against McKinley. Next Game:  Tuesday, September 25 against Washington at 6:30 P.M. Good Luck to all of you!

Students in grade PS-7 will take school pictures on Friday, September 28. It is a dress-up day for the students. Please refer to the Handbook on our website for the regulations regarding appropriate attire for dress-up days.

Reminder about forms that are past due:
The following forms are on our website (www.christoursaviorcatholicschool.org) and can be downloaded from your home/office/public library computer:

Medical Information and Emergency Notification Form (Form # 07-M111)
Parent or Guardian Permission and Authorization for Medication (Form # 07-M113)
Parent Internet Permission Form and User Agreement (Form # 07-107)
Photo Release for Parent or Guardian (Form # 07-109)
Photo Release (Form #07-110)

If you need a hard copy of these forms because you do not have access to any computer, please call or send a note to the office requesting these forms.  Thank you to the families that have submitted their forms in a timely manner.