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East Campus News

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
EAST CAMPUS WEEKLY NEWS NOTE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008

We pray: Lord, You call us to another celebration of Lent, and You remind us that You are always waiting for us to come home to You. You treat us tenderly because we are Yours and You love us. Teach us to love each other. Amen.

WINTER STORM FORECAST: We are keeping close watch of the weather forecast for tonight and into tomorrow. Mr. Lungaro and I will consult and try to make a decision by midnight tonight depending upon what we see and what the extended forecast is at that time. If conditions at midnight do not warrant a decision, we will make a decision early in the morning to give you enough time to make arrangements for your child/children. If we close tomorrow due to weather conditions, Mrs. Connie will also leave a message to that effect on the school answering machine. Tomorrow morning, be sure to CHECK THE RADIO AND TV ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT SCHOOL CLOSURES. Listen to WGN Radio 720-AM, WBBM Radio 780-AM, CBS Channel 2, NBC Channel 5, ABC Channel 7, FOX 32, WGN-TV Channel 9 and CLTV. You can also try the public website at www.emergencyclosings.com.

Students and staff will attend mass for Ash Wednesday, a Holy Day of Obligation, and receive ashes on Wednesday, February 6 at the 8:10 A.M. liturgy.

Tomorrow we celebrate Elected Officials Day. We are pleased that we will have visits from Mayor Michelle of Calumet City, Mayor DeGraff of South Holland, Mayor Evans of Riverdale, and trustees from the area. The elected officials will visit our students in their classrooms and be able to see the wonderful work they are doing. We appreciate our officials taking time out of their busy schedules to visit us during Catholic Schools Week.

Seventh and eighth graders will attend a play presentation of the Diary of Anne Frank on Thursday, February 7 at Moraine Valley College.

We will attend Stations of the Cross on Friday, February 8 at 2:20 P.M. in church. The sixth graders will lead us in prayer. Please join us.

Parent-Teacher Conferences for the third quarter Progress Report will be held on Thursday, February 21. If you did not receive the sign-up form from your child, please call Mrs. Connie for another one. The sign-up form is to be returned by Thursday, January 31. If a form is not returned from a family, a time will be automatically assigned. The scheduled times will be sent home on Thursday, February 14.
Final Fundraiser: Our final fundraiser, World’s Finest Chocolate, will kick-off today (a glitch due to weather did not allow us to send the info home yesterday). The brochures will include Easter candy to purchase, and, so orders will be delivered before Easter.

Congratulations to Ronnye Beamon (Gr. 8) who was selected to be on the basketball All Tournament First Team. He was selected by all the coaches as one of the top ten players in the tournament from the twelve teams that entered. He received a plaque that highlighted his achievement.

The Knights of Columbus sponsored their Annual Spelling Bee last Sunday. We congratulate our students who participated: Gr.5-Nathan Holley who placed fifth, Gr.6-Gabriella Pierre-Louis, Gr.7-Douglas Roach who placed fourth, and Gr.8-Jorian Robinson who won first place! All participants received a certificate of participation; Jorian also received a $50 Savings Bond and will move into regional competition. What a great job, students!

East Campus Boys’ Basketball Game Schedule at St. Florian Gym
Grade 5    Thursday       2/7         5:30 P.M. against McKinley (White)
Grade 8    Tuesday        2/5         6:30 P.M. against St. Florian

NOTE: THE EAST CAMPUS ATHLETIC BANQUET is scheduled for MAY 17, 2008.

SPECIAL NOTE: Please keep Mr. Frank Gentile, who is in the hospital, in your prayers. The students and staff are keeping Frank in their prayers daily.

February at a Glance
  8    Stations of the Cross at 2:20 P.M. in church
11    Lenten Prayer Service at 9 A.M. in church
13    January Dress-Down Incentive; Jr. High Valentine’s Dance 1:30 P.M.
        Meeting-Board of Specified Jurisdiction 7 P.M. west
14    Happy Valentine’s Day; Candy Grams sold by Student Council
15    Stations of the Cross at 2:20 P.M. in church
18    No School-President’s Day
21    Parent-Teacher Conferences for Third Quarter Progress Reports
       11:30 A.M. Dismissal; No EDC in the afternoon.
        Final Fundraiser money and orders due; delivery March 13
22    No School for staff or students
25    Y-Me Breast Cancer Research $1.00 dress-down day
        Lenten Prayer Service at 1 P.M. in church
27    Open House for new families 9-11 A.M. and 6-7:30 P.M.
        Field Trip for Grades 4, 5, 6 to GSU for “Toying with Science” Program
29    No School for students; Teacher Professional Development Day

West Campus News

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

1.31.08

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students:

WINTER STORM FORECAST: We are keeping close watch of the weather forecast for tonight and into tomorrow. Ms. Rogers and I will consult and try to make a decision by midnight tonight depending upon what we see and what the extended forecast is at that time. If conditions at midnight due not warrant a decision, we will make a decision early in the morning. If we close, please remember that it is the individual parent’s responsibility to check the following radio and television stations for school closure due to inclement weather: WGN Radio 720 AM, WBBM Radio 780 AM, CBS Channel 2, NBC Channel 5, ABC Channel 7, WGN Channel 9, FOX network Channel 32, and CLTV cable. You can check online at  HYPERLINK "http://www.emergencyclosings.com" www.emergencyclosings.com or call (847) 238-1234 and use our phone number as an ID. You can register to have info sent to you by visiting this website.   

Tomorrow, Friday, February 1, we will have an Elected Official’s Day. Several elected officials are already slated to make brief appearances in the classrooms and speak with the children. We are happy that Mayor DeGraff of South Holland and Mayor Evans of Riverdale have committed their time to this wonderful event.

Parent-Teacher Conferences for the third quarter are scheduled to occur on Thursday, February 21. A sheet went home last week that was due back to the office by today, Thursday, January 31. If you have any questions, please call the office at (708) 333-8173. Please remember that there will be no Extended Day Program services after the 11:30 A.M. dismissal.

The Positive Opportunity Program (P.O.P.) is in full swing with the third quarter’s theme being “Responsibility and Self-Control.” Students are being recognized for exhibiting Christian behavior towards one another, teachers, and visitors in the buildings. The children do things without being asked because they realize the value in living Jesus’ call to love one another. The P.O.P. students of the month for January are as follows: primary—Mekhi Baclig, intermediate—Octavia Dumas, and junior high—Steven Ihejirika. We display all the children’s certificates on the P.O.P. bulletin boards.

Fundraiser News:
Information on our final fundraiser of the year, World’s Finest Chocolate, will begin today. Packets were supposed to have been distributed yesterday. We are happy to begin our last wonderful fundraising event today. Orders and money are due by Thursday, February 21. Candy will be delivered in time for Easter.

Hot Lunch News:
The hot lunch orders for March went home today. They are due back by next Thursday, February 7. And as a reminder from last week’s bulletin, please place students name and room number on the envelope when paying for lunches in case the envelope gets separated from the order form. Also, please double check the amount of money due for the lunch order and send the correct amount.
Alumni News:
Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights has informed us that ten of our graduates have made the Honor Roll for the second quarter: Kelly Costello, Alexander Jackson, Rachele Jackson, Falon Lawson, Alanna Lovely, Carlton McLendon, Mirinda Morency, Erin Morris, Chester Peterson, and Andrew Winburn. We congratulate them and wish all our graduates continued success.

Athletic News:
Urgent! Second request. The Athletic Board is looking for a Volleyball Coordinator. The first meeting will be held for the Coordinators on February 13, 2008. If you are interested, call Melanie Sharpe at (708) 712-1541.

February Calendar
6          Ash Wednesday
13        Meeting for the Board of Specified Jurisdiction 7:00 P.M. west campus
14        January Incentive Dress Down Day
18        President’s Day- No School
21        3rd Quarter Progress Reports; Parent Teacher Conferences
22        Staff Day- No School
26        Y-Me $1 Dress Down Day
27        New Family Open House 9:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M. and 6:30 – 8:00 P.M.
29        Staff Development Day- No School

In the face of uncertainty, there is nothing wrong with hope.
            —Bernie S. Siegel, M.D.

Shed Some Light

SHEDSOMELIGHT
Christ Our Savior Catholic School

We welcome you to Catholic Schools Week! Please try to visit us to see all of the wonderful things our students are accomplishing.

Catholic Schools Week Schedule of Events

“Catholic Schools Light the Way”

East Campus
Monday, January 28
Twin or Triplet Day Sponsored by Student Council; Have some fun-dress alike!

Tuesday, January 29
Staff/Community Appreciation Day
“Thanks to all who support our school”

Wednesday, January 30
8:10 A.M. Mass Prepared by Student Council
Open House: 9-11 A.M. and 6-7:30 P.M.
Spelling Bee 1 P.M. in the gym

Thursday, January 31
Buddy Day: Older students create a project with younger “Buddies”

Friday, February 1
Elected Officials Day
Wacky Day: Dress wacky sponsored by Student Council
Student Bingo sponsored by Student Council

West Campus
Monday, January 28
Staff/Community Appreciation Day
“Thanks to all who support our school”

Tuesday, January 29
Twin or Triplet Day Sponsored by Student Council; Have some fun-dress alike!

Wednesday, January 30
Open House: 9-11 A.M. and 6-7:30 P.M.

Thursday, January 31
Wacky Day: Dress wacky sponsored by Student Council
Spelling Bee 1 P.M. in the gym

Friday, February 1
Elected Officials Day
9:15 A.M. Mass
Student Bingo sponsored by Student Council

The fifth grade class has been studying ecosystems in Life Science. They have also studied different food webs. They discovered the niche of owls in their habitat by exploring owl pellets. They uncovered and sorted different bones to determine animals that are prey for the owl. The class is also working on group murals illustrating the different types of habitats.

With God’s Blessings,

Ms. Cindy Rogers
Mr. Matthew Lungaro

 

West Campus News

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

1.24.08

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students:

On the surface, it’s a “David versus Goliath” Superbowl. Hopefully, we’ll be surprised.

Catholic Schools Week begins next week, with the theme “Light the Way.” We have several activities planned to showcase why our school is special. Please refer to the flyer going home today for more detailed information. There will be an Open House next Wednesday, January 30 for current and prospective parents from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. and 6:00 – 7:30 P.M. If you know of any families looking for a quality education, please refer them to us. Personal testimonials are the best recruitment tool for boosting enrollment.

Next Friday, February 1, we will have an Elected Official’s Day. Several elected officials are already slated to make brief appearances in the classrooms and speak with the children. We are happy that Mayor DeGraff of South Holland and Mayor Evans of Riverdale have committed their time to this wonderful event.

Parent-Teacher Conferences for the third quarter are scheduled to occur on Thursday, February 21. A sheet is going home today that is due back to the office next Thursday, January 31. If you have any questions, please call the office at (708) 333-8173.

We will send the Lost and Found items to the local Catholic Charities tomorrow. If your child lost an item, please come in and take a look. If a family is in need of a gym sweatshirt or any other articles that we have collected, please feel free to peruse the collection. We have hats, mittens, and various other items.

The Knights of Columbus held a Free Throw Contest at the east campus recently. We congratulate Tyree Sims in 4th grade and Terrence Ellis in 5th grade on their success and wish them the best of luck as they advance to the next round.

Fundraiser News:
Our final fundraiser of the year, World’s Finest Chocolate, will begin next Wednesday, January 30. You will receive packets next week. Candy will be delivered in time for Easter.

Parking Lot News:
During the snowy weather, please continue to follow the regular drop-off procedures, even when the ropes are not up. I know that it is cold, but please follow the teachers’ directions. They are out there trying to keep your children and you safe.

Junior High News:
Several junior high students have had their poems published in the anthology Celebration of Young Poets. We congratulate the following students on achieving such a wonderful honor: Anthony Gibson, Jennifer Jones, and Kyela Wilson.
Hot Lunch News:
Please place students name and room number on the envelope when paying for lunches in case the envelope gets separated from the order form. Also, please double check the amount of money due for the lunch order and send the correct amount. Orders will be returned if the exact amount of money is not submitted. Following these procedures will help facilitate a smooth-running hot lunch program. Thank you. 

Alumni News:
St. Francis de Sales High School in Chicago has informed us that two of our graduates, Sierrah Avant and JaNell Barnes, have made the Honor Roll for the second quarter. We congratulate them and wish all our graduates continued success.

Athletic News:
Urgent! Second request. The Athletic Board is looking for a Volleyball Coordinator. The first meeting will be held for the Coordinators on February 13, 2008. If you are interested, call Melanie Sharpe at (708) 712-1541.

It is the individual parent’s responsibility to check the following radio and television stations for school closure due to inclement weather: WGN Radio 720 AM, WBBM Radio 780 AM, CBS Channel 2, NBC Channel 5, ABC Channel 7, WGN Channel 9, FOX network Channel 32, and CLTV cable. You can check online at  HYPERLINK "http://www.emergencyclosings.com" www.emergencyclosings.com or call (847) 238-1234 and use our phone number as an ID. You can register to have info sent to you by visiting this website.   

February Calendar6            Ash Wednesday
13        Meeting for the Board of Specified Jurisdiction 7:00 P.M. west campus
14         January Incentive Dress Down Day
18        President’s Day- No School
21        3rd Quarter Progress Reports; Parent Teacher Conferences
22        Staff Day- No School
26        Y-Me $1 Dress Down Day
27        New Family Open House 9:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M. and 6:30 – 8:00 P.M.
29        Staff Development Day- No School

Adversity is another way to measure the greatness of individuals. I never had a crisis that didn’t make me stronger.
                    —Lou Holtz

The block of granite which was an obstacle in the path of the weak becomes a steppingstone in the path of the strong.
                    —Thomas Carlyle

East Campus News

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
EAST CAMPUS WEEKLY NEWS NOTE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008

As we begin Catholic Schools Week, we pray: Lord, continue to bless our Catholic schools. May Catholic education grow so that Your good news can be taught to children around the world. Amen.

The Knights of Columbus will sponsor their Annual Spelling Bee on Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 11:30 A.M. The Bee will be held in our gym, and all are welcome to cheer on the contestants. Congratulations to the eight students who will represent our school: East-Nathan Holley, Gabriella Pierre-Louis, Douglas Roach, and Jorian Robinson; West-Tommy Dunn, Jackson Russell, Letitia Evans, and Danielle Hill.

You will be receiving a flyer next today outlining the east and west campus scheduled activities for Catholic Schools Week. The theme this year is “Catholic Schools Light the Way.” We hope you can join us for several of our events!

We will host an Open House on Wednesday, January 30 for current families and families interested in our school for next year. Campus visitation is from 9-11 A.M. so that classes can be visited while in session and from 6-7:30 P.M. in the evening.
Prior to our morning Open House, please join us for our Catholic Schools mass at 8:10 A.M.

On Friday, February 1 we are celebrating Elected Officials Day. We have mailed invitations to many of our elected officials to visit our students in their classrooms and to see the wonderful work they are doing. So far we have received positive responses from Mayor DeGraff of South Holland and Mayor Evans of Riverdale. We appreciate our officials taking time out of their busy schedules to visit us during Catholic Schools Week.

Final Fundraiser: Our final fundraiser, World’s Finest Chocolate, will kick-off on Wednesday, January 30. The brochures will include Easter candy to purchase, and, therefore, orders will be delivered before Easter.

Parent-Teacher Conferences for the third quarter Progress Report will be held on Thursday, February 21. Families will receive the reports at the conference. Today, we are sending home the schedule form for parents to complete with the time frame in which they are able to come. The sign-up form is to be returned by Thursday, January 31. If a form is not returned from a family, a time will be automatically assigned. The scheduled times will be sent home to families on Thursday, February 14.

East Campus Boys’ Basketball Game Schedule at COS Gym
Grade 5    Saturday        1/26         9:50 A.M. against McKinley (white)   
Grade 8    Saturday        1/26         3:15 P.M. against Clark

SPECIAL NOTE: THE EAST CAMPUS ATHLETIC BANQUET IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008.

Take a Look at February

1      End of Catholic Schools Week
6      Ash Wednesday-Lent Begins Mass at 8:10 A.M.
7      Gr. 7-8 Field Trip to see the play The Diary of Anne Frank
13    Meeting for the Board of Specified Jurisdiction 7 P.M. west
14    Happy Valentine’s Day; Candy Grams sold by Student Council
15    January Dress-Down Incentive
18    No School-President’s Day
21    Parent-Teacher Conferences for Third Quarter Progress Reports
        11:30 A.M. Dismissal; No EDC in the afternoon.
        Final Fundraiser money and orders due; delivery March 13
22    No School for staff or students
25    Y-Me Breast Cancer Research $1.00 dress-down day
27    Open House for new families 9-11 A.M. and 6-7:30 P.M.
29    No School for students; Teacher Professional Development Day

Shed Some Light

SHEDSOMELIGHT
Christ Our Savior Catholic School

Teachers have begun to present to students in grades P-8 lessons from the nationally acclaimed personal safety Child Lures School Program. The program, part of our Religion curriculum, improves self-reliance, raises self-esteem and helps students master personal safety skills-all while reassuring them that most people are kind, safe and committed to their well-being. Students learn to identify specific lures used in crimes against youngsters and how to employ proven prevention strategies. The program also teaches Internet safety, drug resistance, and school violence prevention. The program lasts for about two weeks.

We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Densmore family on the loss of their husband and father. Mr. Densmore’s children, Caitlyn-third grade and Alexia-fifth grade, are students at the west campus. Our prayers are with the family.

There is no school on Monday, January 21 in honor of the Dr. King, Jr. holiday.

Position Available: If you or anyone you know might be interested in a part-time maintenance position at our east campus, please contact Ms. Rogers at 708-862-4143 to submit a résumé and arrange for an interview.

Open House during Catholic Schools Week will be on Wednesday, January 30 from 9-11 A.M. and from 6-7:30 P.M. All are welcome to visit our school and see our wonderful children and their work. A complete schedule of Catholic Schools Week events will be included in next week’s ShedSomeLight.

The preschool class welcomed in 2008 with a party. They toasted the New Year with pop, ate chips, pretzels, and dip. The children sang a new year’s song to the older students. They wore hate, used noise makers, and threw confetti to celebrate.

With God’s Blessings,

Ms. Cindy Rogers
Mr. Matthew Lungaro

East Campus News

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
EAST CAMPUS WEEKLY NEWS NOTE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008

As we prepare to celebrate the Dr. King holiday, let us pray for peace: God, you are loving and awesome. Unite all races together so people can share and pray together. Help us to make our world a peaceful better place. Amen.

Position Available: If you or anyone you know might be interested in a part-time maintenance position at the east campus, please contact Ms. Rogers at 708-862-4143 to submit a résumé and set up a time for an interview.

Students received their second quarter Report Cards today. If you have any questions about your child’s report, please contact your child’s teacher.

Students who earned December Incentive passes will dress-down on Friday, January 18. Teachers will hand out the passes to their students. Please see the handbook for directives concerning dress-down days.

The Knights of Columbus 3806 are sponsoring a Free Throw Competition on January 19, 2008 at 9 A.M. in the east campus gym. For more information, please call Tony Fortson, Preschool parent, at 708-201-0590. Prizes will be awarded.

There is no school for students or staff on Monday, January 21 in celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

On Wednesday, January 23, there will be a $1.00 dress-down day for students and staff. The money collected will be donated to the Densmore family (west campus) for the needs of the family. Mr. Densmore, father of Caitlyn (Gr.3) and Alexia (Gr. 5) passed away suddenly after New Year’s.

Reminder to parents/guardians: If there is a problem with a student (s), please speak to the principal or the parent/guardian about the problem. A student should not be questioned or approached by any parent/guardian, other than their own, about a problem or concern.

Final Fundraiser: Our final fundraiser, World’s Finest Chocolate, will kick-off on Wednesday, January 30. The brochures will include Easter candy to purchase, and, therefore, orders will be delivered before Easter.

You will be receiving a flyer next week outlining the east and west campus scheduled activities for Catholic Schools Week held from January 27 through February 1. The theme this year is “Catholic Schools Light the Way.” We hope you can join us for several of our events.

East Campus Boys’ Basketball Game Schedule at COS Gym
Grade 5    Saturday     1/26         9:50 A.M. against McKinley (white)   
Grade 6    Saturday     1/19         4:20 P.M. against Lincoln
Grade 7    Friday        1/18          8:30 P.M. against St. Ann
Grade 8    Friday        1/18          7:30 P.M. against St. Mary
               Sunday        1/20         4:00 P.M. against Sandridge

East Campus Boys’ Basketball Game Schedule at St. Florian Gym
Grade 5    Thursday      1/17         5:30 P.M. against St. Florian
Grade 6    Wednesday   1/23         8:30 P.M. against St. Florian
Grade 7    Monday        1/21         5:30 P.M. against St. Ann
Grade 8    Tuesday       1/22         5:30 P.M. against Washington (Baptist)

SPECIAL NOTE: THE EAST CAMPUS ATHLETIC BANQUET IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008.

Take a Look at February

1    End of Catholic Schools Week
6    Ash Wednesday-Lent Begins Mass at 8:10 A.M.
7    Gr. 7-8 Field Trip to see the play The Diary of Anne Frank
14    Happy Valentine’s Day; Candy Grams sold by Student Council
15    January Dress-Down Incentive
18    No School-President’s Day
21    Parent-Teacher Conferences for Third Quarter Progress Reports
    11:30 A.M. Dismissal; No EDC in the afternoon
    Final Fundraiser money and orders due; delivery March 13
22    No School for staff or students
25    Y-Me Breast Cancer Research $1.00 dress-down day
27    Open House for new families 9-11 A.M. and 6-7:30 P.M.
29    No School for students; Teacher Professional Development Day

West Campus News

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

1.17.08

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students:

The spirit of hope fills our hearts because we know that spring training is coming.

Last week’s tuition envelope contained important income tax information. Tuition was due this past Tuesday, January 15. If you have not turned it in yet, please do so. 

Students will be coming home today with their report cards. Please sign the envelope and return it immediately. 

We have no school Monday, January 21 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

In a Christian act of charity, Christ Our Savior will sponsor a special dress down day next Thursday, January 24 for one dollar. Extra donations are welcome. As we have done in the past, all proceeds will go directly to the Densmores as they cope with their loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Densmore family.

We will send the Lost and Found items to the local Catholic Charities at the end of next week. If your child lost an item, please come in tomorrow or Tuesday. If a family is in need of a gym sweatshirt or any other articles that we have collected, please feel free to come in and take a look on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. We have hats, mittens, and various other items.

Alumni News:
DeLaSalle Preparatory High School in Chicago has informed us that two of our graduates, Kwame Watts and Darryl Bland, have made the Honor Roll for the second quarter. We congratulate them and wish all our graduates continued success.

It is the individual parent’s responsibility to check the following radio and television stations for school closure due to inclement weather: WGN Radio 720 AM, WBBM Radio 780 AM, CBS Channel 2, NBC Channel 5, ABC Channel 7, WGN Channel 9, FOX network Channel 32, and CLTV cable. You can check online at  HYPERLINK "http://www.emergencyclosings.com" www.emergencyclosings.com or call (847) 238-1234 and use our phone number as an ID. You can register to have info sent to you by visiting this website.   

January Calendar:
27    Catholic Schools Week begins; ends on Feb. 1.

We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.
                    —Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Shed Some Light

SHEDSOMELIGHT
Christ Our Savior Catholic School

Amazingly, another quarter of school ended on Friday, January 11. Report Cards for the second quarter will be sent home on Thursday, January 17. We begin the third quarter on Monday, January 14. It will be a busy quarter highlighted by Catholic Schools Week from January 27 through February 2. This year’s theme is “Catholic Schools Light the Way.” Our Student Council has suggested several fun activities for the students to enjoy during the week-Twin Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, and Bingo. An Open House is being planned for current families and those interested in enrolling students for the 2008-2009 school year. Teachers are planning special activities for their classes, and our annual Spelling Bee will be held during the week.
A full schedule of events will be forthcoming when everything is in place. You will also be seeing ads in the local paper advertising our school and its Catholic Schools Week events and Open House.

Our eighth grade students along with hundreds of other eighth graders in our Archdiocese take their Catholic high school entrance exams this Saturday, January 12. Please keep the students in your prayers over the next several months as they await their acceptance letters and prepare to move to the next phase of their education.

Thank you to all of you who expressed your condolences in so many ways to Travon and Julius Poleate and their family on the loss of their mother and father. The boys will be moving to England where they will reside with their mother’s family and attend school.

First Reconciliation for students who are parishioners of Our Lady of Knock Parish will take place on Tuesday, January 15 at 7 P.M. Our prayers are with them.

With God’s Blessings,

Cindy Rogers
Matthew Lungaro

 

East Campus News

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
EAST CAMPUS WEEKLY NEWS NOTE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2008

Blessing for the New Year: May there be harmony in all your relationships this year. May you give and receive generously. May you keep your eye on the Star within you and trust the presence of the Spirit to guide and direct you each day.

Today you will receive the school tuition information you need to complete your income tax returns. The information is in your tuition envelope, or if the envelope was not returned, in a white envelope addressed to you. Next tuition payment is due Tuesday, January 15.

Position Available: Mr. Bob, who has been our full-time maintenance man for the last 3+ years, will be leaving our school in a couple of weeks to take a position in another parish. Mr. Ronnie, who is currently our part-time maintenance man, will assume the full-time position.
If you or anyone you know might be interested in a part-time maintenance position at our east campus, please contact Ms. Rogers at 708-862-4143 to submit a resumé and set up a time for an interview.

There will be retakes by LifeTouch for grade 8 students only on Friday, January 11 at 8:30 A.M.

The second quarter ends this Friday, January 11. Students will receive their report cards on Thursday, January 17.

Eighth grade students in the Archdiocese will be taking their Catholic high school entrance exams on Saturday, January 12. We will keep our eighth graders in our prayers as they get ready to take their first big step in preparing to go to high school.

Our Child Lures Prevention Program begins Monday, January 14. Please read the parent/guardian letter that accompanies this news note for details.

Students who are parishioners of Our Lady of Knock Parish will celebrate the Sacrament of First Reconciliation on Tuesday, January 15 at 7 P.M. Please pray for our young students.

On Wednesday, January 16 grades Preschool-2 will attend a performance of Pinocchio at South Suburban College. They will return in time for lunch.

The Knights of Columbus 3806 are sponsoring a Free Throw Competition on January 19, 2008 at 9 A.M. in the east campus gym. For more information, please call Tony Fortson, Preschool parent, at 708-201-0590. Prizes will be awarded.

Students who earned December Incentive passes will dress-down on Wednesday, January 16. Teachers will hand out the passes to their students. Please see the handbook for directives concerning dress-down days.

On Wednesday, January 23, there will be a $1.00 dress-down day for students and staff. The money collected will be donated to the Densmore family (west campus) for the needs of the family. Mr. Densmore, father of Caitlyn (Gr.3) and Alexia (Gr. 5) passed away suddenly after New Year’s. Please keep the family in your prayers.

Thank you to all parents who called about Senate Bill 783. Although the governor has issued an amendatory veto on Senate Bill 783, he did not veto the non-public portion of the bill. The bill has to go back to the General Assembly for approval, but it seems likely that for the first time, non-public schools in Illinois will have access to the School Safety Block Grant and receive reimbursements for health and safety mandates. This reimbursement (about $32 per student) plus the doubling of the textbook loan assistance made for a good legislative year for non-public schools.

East Campus Boys’ Basketball Game Schedule at COS Gym
Grade 5    Saturday     1/12           10:40 A.M. against St. Florian       
Grade 6    Saturday     1/12           12:20 P.M. against St. Florian
Grade 7    Friday        1/18            8:30 P.M. against St. Ann
Grade 8    Friday        1/18            7:30 P.M. against St. Mary

East Campus Boys’ Basketball Game Schedule at St. Florian Gym
Grade 5    Thursday     1/10           5:30 P.M. against Steger
Grade 6    Wednesday  1/16           7:30 P.M. against Washington
Grade 7    Monday       1/14           5:30 P.M. against Jane Addams
Grade 8    Tuesday      1/22           5:30 P.M. against Washington (Baptist)

SPECIAL NOTE: THE EAST CAMPUS ATHLETIC BANQUET IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008.

Upcoming January Events
21    No School-Dr. King Holiday
27-Feb 1 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK – Theme: Catholic Schools Light the Way

Remember to visit our school website for information, activities, school forms, and much more at www.christoursaviorcatholicschool.com.