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Shed Some Light

SHEDSOMELIGHT
Christ Our Savior Catholic School

Many of the students are writing poems and essays about famous black Americans as February is Black History Month. Older students are researching the lives of influential black men and women who have changed the course of history with their positive actions. It is through these contributions to society that we find that men and women can rise above racism and poverty to achieve great things.

Every excellent school understands that it is part of a larger community of citizens. Therefore, in light of current events, as recommended by our newly formed Board of Limited Jurisdiction, we will be sponsoring an Elected Official’s Day. We will be having Mayor Don DeGraff of South Holland, Mayor Zenovia Evans of Riverdale, Mayor Michelle Qualkinbush of Calumet City, Illinois Representative William Davis, and Thornton Township Supervisor Frank Zuccarelli visit the campuses later this month. It is a chance for elected officials to connect with young people within their community who may be unfamiliar with them and talk about issues that affect them or their parents. They will come and visit with the children in their classrooms and see their excellent school work and projects on display. In essence, it is a chance for us to emphasize our strengths as a school and for them to make a positive impression on the very future of our community…our children. This day was originally scheduled for Friday, February 1, but because school was closed due to inclement weather, it was postponed.

We recently kicked off our final fundraiser of the year which includes many products including World’s Finest Chocolate. If you are interested in purchasing some products, please call (708) 862-4143 for the east campus office or (708) 333-8173 for the west campus school office for more information.

With God’s Blessings,

Mr. Matthew Lungaro
Ms. Cindy Rogers

 

West Campus News

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

2.7.08

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students:

Overcoming enormous odds is a great lesson the Superbowl taught us.

Due to our snow day last Friday, we have moved the Elected Official’s Days to Tuesday, February 19 and Wednesday, February 20. 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, Mayor Evans of Riverdale, and Illinois Representative William Davis have committed their time to this wonderful event.

Parent-Teacher Conferences for the third quarter are scheduled to occur on Thursday, February 21. A time sheet will go home next Thursday with your scheduled time. 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.

Our final fundraiser of the year is under way. Packets were distributed last week. Orders and money are due in just two weeks by Thursday, February 21. Candy will be delivered in time for Easter.

Attached to this month’s tuition bill, please find a note showing your remaining fundraising obligation. This is a very helpful reminder since this we have only two more weeks left to raise money for our final fundraiser of the year.

Student News:
Seventh grade student Cierra Davis-Dogan has been nominated and accepted into the 2008-2009 Edition of Who’s Who Registry of Academic Excellence and Scholarship Foundation. Congratulations to Cierra on such a wonderful accomplishment.

The following students participated in the South Holland 3-On-3 Basketball championship and received a 1st place award in the junior high division: Malcolm Crumbley, Robert Houston, Brianna Morrison, and Ryan Neal. We congratulate these students on achieving such an award.

February Calendar
13        Meeting for the Board of Specified Jurisdiction 7:00 P.M. west campus
14         Happy St. Valentine’s Day; 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

Men at some times are masters of their fates.
            —William Shakespeare

Shed Some Light

SHEDSOMELIGHT
Christ Our Savior Catholic School

We just completed a rather busy Catholic Schools Week. The theme of the week was “Catholic Schools Light the Way.” Please know that without your generous support, Christ Our Savior School would not be able to light the way for the hundreds of students who we teach every single day.

The week was full of wonderful activities that showcase our strengths as a school. We celebrated with liturgy, an Open House, a Spelling Bee, and Bingo…just to name a few. The week kicked off with Teacher Appreciation Day. This was a special day to honor all our teachers who work so hard to make Christ Our Savior a place where all children can come to pray, work, and play together in a safe and nurturing environment.

We do not limit the outstanding events to just Catholic Schools Week. Our primary department went and saw the production of Pinocchio at South Suburban College recently while our fourth and sixth graders are now participating in the G.R.E.A.T. Program (Gang Resistance Education And Training.) The students are learning skills to help them avoid bullying, violence, gangs, and drugs. In keeping with current events, our fifth graders are holding mock primary elections and reviewing Dr. King’s life. Many grades are soon beginning the Junior Achievement Program, if they have not already completed the program in the fall.

We also kicked off our final fundraiser of the school year, World’s Finest Chocolate.  If you are interested in purchasing some fine chocolate, please come to the front office or call the school office for more information. The east campus number is (708) 862-4143 and the west campus number is (708) 333-8173. All chocolate orders will be delivered before Easter.

With God’s Blessings,

Mr. Matthew Lungaro
Ms. Cindy Rogers