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East Campus News

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

To know the names of our Savior is to know and to praise the name of the Father whom He reveals to us. I am Peace. Find your rest in Me and be grateful for My peace. Accept your mission to be a channel of peace, and you will know Me.

Reminders:
-Registration fee is $100 per child for all families.
-Preschool for 2008-09 will be open to 3 & 4 year olds.
-Illinois Transportation Reimbursement form is due by May 9, 2008.

The Christ Our Savior Talent Show will be held on Saturday, May 10th at 5 P.M. at the West campus. Tickets are $8.00 for adults and students ages 13 years and up and $6.00 for children ages 3-12.

Grade 8 students who are parishioners of Our Lady of Knock, St. Victor, St. Jude, Holy Ghost and Queen of Apostles parishes will receive the sacrament of Confirmation tomorrow, Friday, April 25 at 7 P.M. at St. Victor Parish.  Bishop Garcia-Sillar will be the main celebrant. Please keep our Confirmandi in your prayers.

Our School Improvement Visitation has finally arrived. The team of visitors will be in our school from Wednesday, April 30 through Friday, May 2. Thank you to the teachers and staff who worked so hard in their committees to prepare for this evaluation; a special thank you to the committee chairpersons who coordinated all the information for their groups-Mrs. Kiekenapp, Mr. Piros, Mrs. Lau, Mrs. Gifford, and Mrs. Lewis; thank you to our parents, students, and community members who filled out surveys earlier this year; thank you to Mrs. Brodzik, our Reading Specialist, who is the team leader for the evaluation, for her many extra hours of service in the evenings and during vacation time in helping us prepare for this visit; thank you to Mrs. Connie for all of the typing of the document that needed to be compiled; thank you to our maintenance staff for the preparation and cleaning of the building; thank you to Mr. McMillen for completing the many computer and other extras that were asked of him. What a great job by all of you in getting us ready!

Progress Reports for the fourth quarter will be sent home on Thursday, May 1. If you have any questions about the report, please contact your child’s teacher by phone or letter.

What can you do with all those old but still usable shoes? Jenna Santacaterina and Student Council have a solution. Start cleaning your closets and get those shoes ready! Details about the SHARE YOUR SOLES SHOE DRIVE will follow soon.

Congratulations to our students who participated and were winners in the Ladies Auxiliary Ehinger Bros. VFW #8141 Americanism contests. Trophies, citations, ribbons, and monetary awards will be presented to the student winners on Monday, April 28 at 7 P.M. at the Post Club Room in Calumet City. Student winners received invitation letters this past Monday. We are proud of your patriotism as displayed in your coloring, posters, and essays!

Coloring-Parading with the Flag: PS-Sidney Exorphe, 2nd Place; Kdg.-Otiey Ogom, 1st Place.

Poster-The American Flag: Gr. 1-Marissa Varela, 1st Place; Gr. 2-Jovan White, 2nd Place; Gr. 3-Lauren Holley, 1st Place.

Essay-What the Flag Means To Me: Gr. 4-Brittanny Jurek, 1st Place; Gr. 5-Britanny Arreola, 2nd Place; Gr. 6-Julie Whitehair, 1st Place.

Volleyball Schedule (East Campus Gym)
Tuesday, April 22
5:30 P.M.    COS West 7 vs St. Mary
6:30 P.M.    COS West 8 vs Sacred Heart

May’s “Flowers”
1    4th Quarter Progress Reports sent home
3    First Communion for St. Andrew Parishioner Students 10 A.M.
      First Reconciliation for St. Victor Parishioner Students 11 A.M.
4    First Communion for Our Lady of Knock Parishioner Students 10 A.M.
6    Grade 3 Field Trip to the Field Museum
7    May Crowning 8:10 A.M. Mass
      Calumet City Mayor’s Awards for Eighth Graders at 7 P.M.
8    Grade 8 Ribbon Mass at 10:30 A.M. followed by Ribbon Breakfast
9    No school-Teacher Professional Development Day
11    First Communion for Holy Ghost Parishioner Students
14    Grade 2 Field Trip to Merrillville Planetarium
15    Archdiocesan Board of Specified Jurisdiction Meeting-Hosted by COS 7 P.M.
17    East Campus Athletic Banquet
20    West Campus Spring Band and Music Concert 7 P.M.
22    East Campus Spring Band and Music Concert 7 P.M.
25    First Communion for St. Victor Parishioner Students 10:30 A.M.
26    No School-Memorial Day Celebration
27    Gr. 8 Field Trip to Indiana Beach
28    Gr. 8 Awards Banquet 7 P.M. West Campus
29    Preschool End-of-Year Performance 10 A.M.; Summer Dismissal after Performance
        Kindergarten only-Dismissal at 11:30 A.M.
        Kindergarten Graduation 7 P.M. East Campus
        No School for 8th Grade only
30    No School for 8th Grade only
        8th Grade Graduation 7 P.M. Our Lady of Knock Church

West Campus News

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL – West Campus
Weekly Parent/Guardian/Student Newsletter
4.24.08

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students:

Re-registration is going on now. The re-registration fee is $100 per child. Registration is now opened to new families. Please remember that the preschool is open to three and four year olds at the east campus only. Please be sure to submit your forms and registration fee soon.

Progress reports for the fourth quarter will be going home next Thursday, May 1. Please keep an eye out for them and contact the teacher if you have any questions.

The School Improvement visiting team will be present in the school Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of next week. Both Ms. Rogers and I want to thank all the teachers and staff who worked hard to prepare for the SIP. A special thanks goes out to the committee chairpersons who coordinated all the information for their groups: Mrs. Gifford, Mrs. Kiekenapp, Mrs. Lau, Mrs. Lewis, and Mr. Piros. We want to thank all the parents, students, and community members who filled out the surveys earlier this year. We want to thank Mrs. Brodzik, who is the team leader for the SIP, for her many extra hours of service in preparation for this evaluation. We want to thank the office staff members, Mrs. Shulz, Mrs. Jamrozy, and Ms. Thomas for their assistance in preparing and organizing people and information. We want to thank the maintenance personnel Mrs. Costello, Mr. Hearne, Deacon Herb, Mr. T.J., Mr. Siam, and Mr. Morris for their help with keeping the west campus clean and running smoothly. We want to thank the secretary of the east campus, Mrs. Connie for typing the document. The Archdiocesan School Improvement Process is a massive undertaking and it would not be possible without the generous contributions of many. Thank you all for your help.

Please be sure to note that the Spring Music Concert/Band Concert will take place on May 20 for grades Kindergarten, 2, 4, 6, and 8. Letters about this event are going home today with the students.

Sacrament News:
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be bestowed upon the Confirmandi from St. Victor, St. Jude, Queen of Apostles, and Holy Ghost churches at 7:00 P.M. tomorrow night at St. Victor Church in Calumet City. Bishop Garcia-Siller will be the main celebrant. We congratulate all our Confirmandi on such an occasion.

Eighth Grade News:
Brittany Mitchell has been selected by the Who’s Who Registry of Academic Excellence. Brittany as well will receive the Calumet City Mayor’s Award for Student Achievement early next month.

Gerald Brown earned a $1500 scholarship to Seton Academy for performing well on the entrance exam. We congratulate all of our students for receiving such wonderful honors and accolades.

Community News:
The Knights of Columbus Genoa Council #1659 will sponsor their yearly Baby Shower.  Please drop all diapers/formula/bottles/pacifiers/clothing/furniture/money in the crib in school lobby. All proceeds will go directly to Casa Catalina, Basic Needs Center, Holy Cross I.H.M. and Catholic Charities. These pro-life organizations help unwed mothers.

Athletic News: 
C.O.S. 4th Annual Talent Show- The Talent Show will take place on Saturday, May 10 at 5:00 P.M. at the West Campus. Additional information will only be sent to registered participants. Tickets are $8.00 for adults/students age 13 & up and $6.00 for children age 3-12. If you have any questions, please call Melanie Sharpe at (708) 712-1541 or Lori Evans at (708) 341-2151.

May News:
1        4th quarter progress reports go home
3        First Reconciliation for St. Victor parishioner students 11:00 A.M.
4        First Communion for Our Lady of Knock Parishioner students 10:00 A.M.
6        Grade 3 field trip to Field Museum
7        Calumet City Mayor’s Awards 7:00 P.M.
8        Grade 8 Ribbon Mass 10:30 A.M. followed by Ribbon Breakfast
9        No school- Teacher Professional Development Day
10        4th Annual Talent Show in west campus gym at 5:00 P.M.
11        First Communion for Holy Ghost parishioner students
14        Grade 2 field trip to Merrillville Planetarium
15        Archdiocesan Board of Specified Jursisdiction Training Meeting- east campus 7:00 P.M.
20        Spring Music/Band Concert 7:00 P.M.
22        East campus Spring Music/Band Concert 7:00 P.M.
25        First Communion for St. Victor parishioner students 10:30 A.M.
26        No school- Memorial Day
27        Grade 8 field trip to Indiana Beach
28        Grade 8 Awards Banquet 7:00 P.M. west campus gym
29        Kindergarten only—dismissal at 11:30 A.M.
        Kindergarten graduation 7:00 P.M. east campus
        No school for 8th grade only
30        Grade 8 graduation 7:00 P.M. Our Lady of Knock Church
        No school for 8th grade only

On the occasion of The Bard’s 444th birthday yesterday,

What's in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet.       

William Shakespeare

Shed Some Light

SHEDSOMELIGHT
Christ Our Savior Catholic School

Re-registration is going on now for current and prospective families. The re-registration fee is $100 per child. Please remember that the preschool is open to three and four year olds at the east campus only. Please be sure to submit your forms and registration fee soon.

As promised in last week’s article, the  Positive Opportunity Program (P.O.P.) students of the month for March from the east campus are as follows:
primary—Nico Calzonzi;
intermediate—Becky Gong;
junior high—Lauren Zieminski.
The children do things without being asked because they realize the value in living Jesus’ call to love one another. We display all the children’s certificates on the P.O.P. bulletin boards.

Sixth grader Michael Myers from the west campus was accepted into the Sports Ambassador Program for 2008. He has demonstrated a sense of citizenship and showed a willingness to learn about diverse cultures in the name of peace and understanding. We congratulate Michael on receiving this wonderful honor.

This past Friday, all of the teachers attended a wonderfully enlightening professional development day at Infant Jesus of Prague School. The day focused on the new religion curriculum the Archdiocese is expecting us to implement.

This Monday and Tuesday, we are sponsoring a $1 Dress Down Day for all students. All proceeds will go to Alzheimers research. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, please be sure to drop your donation at the school office on Monday or Tuesday.

Thank you for your continued support.

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               
4.17.08

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students:

Please see all the students’ awards, recognitions, and scholarships listed today. Our students are achieving great things. These accomplishments will secure a bright future for themselves and for our community.

Re-registration is going on now. The re-registration fee is $100 per child. Registration is now opened to new families. Please remember that the preschool is open to three and four year olds at the east campus only. Please be sure to submit your forms and registration fee soon.

There is no school tomorrow, April 18 due to a professional development day.

In an act of Christian charity, we will have a $1 Dress Down Day this coming Tuesday, April 22 to help raise funds for Alzheimer’s Services. Every year, Alzheimer’s Services hosts Family Walks around the country to help them in their mission to “bring hope and help to Alzheimer’s Families.” Our Spanish teacher Ms. Grauvogl will be participating in her third local walk. To help promote Alzheimer’s awareness within the school, students are encouraged to wear purple and teachers will be given books and informational sheets to share with them. If you would like any more information or would like to get involved, please contact Ms. Grauvogl.

Next Wednesday, April 23 is Administrative Assistant’s Day. Mrs. Shulz, Mrs. Jamrozy, and Ms. Thomas are people who work behind the scenes to make this school run very smoothly. With their dedication and loyalty, our students, faculty, and staff know they are cared for and loved. May God continue to bless them as they labor in the vineyard of the Lord. 

Next Thursday, April 24 is Spring Picture Day. Students are to dress up. 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.

Sacrament News:
First Communion for students from St. Jude Church will take place this Saturday, April 19 at 11:30 A.M. Congratulations to all of our First Communicants.

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be bestowed upon the Confirmandi from St. Victor, St. Jude, Queen of Apostles, and Holy Ghost churches at 7:00 P.M. at St. Victor Church in Calumet City. Bishop Garcia-Siller will be the main celebrant. We congratulate all our Confirmandi on such an occasion.

Eighth Grade News:
The following students are recipients of the Link Scholarship: Danielle Hill, Brenton Roberson, Xavier Kirkham, Beonka Delaney, and Justin Kennedy. The Link is a four-year renewable scholarship for students attending Catholic high schools.

Stanley Ihejirika earned a $1500 scholarship to Seton Academy for performing well on the entrance exam. We congratulate all of these students on receiving such wonderful and valuable awards.

All eighth graders have passed both the U.S. and Illinois Constitution tests. Congrats and keep it up!

Athletic News:
Reminder: Sports pictures will be taken today, Thursday, April 17 at 5:30 P.M.  Please come to the gym. All basketball players must turn in their uniforms after taking pictures. For additional information, call Coach Brooks at (708) 705-8894. 

C.O.S. 4th Annual Talent Show- If you have not turned in your form and want to participate, please call Melanie Sharpe at (708) 712-1541 or Lori Evans at (708) 341-2151. The Talent Show will take place on Saturday, May 10 at 5:00 P.M. at the West Campus. Additional information will only be sent to registered participants. Tickets are $8.00 for adults/students age 13 & up and $6.00 for children age 3-12.

He did it with all his heart, and prospered.
—2 Chronicles 31:21

Shed Some Light

SHEDSOMELIGHT
Christ Our Savior Catholic School

The Positive Opportunity Program (P.O.P.) is successfully moving along with the fourth quarter’s theme being “Citizenship.” Students are 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 of February from the west campus are as follows: primary—Stephen Okuwobi; intermediate—Eriq Johnson; and junior high—Marquis Hayes. The students from the east campus will be announced in next week’s article. We display all the children’s certificates on the P.O.P. bulletin boards.

Please know that Mr. Lungaro has decided to move on in his professional career and will not return as principal for the 2008-2009 school year.  He will continue as principal for the remainder of this school year. The administrative team for next year will consist of Ms. Rogers, who will be the principal of both the east and west campuses, and a full-time assistant principal to be named at a later date. It was an honor for Mr. Lungaro to serve the children, faculty, staff, parishioners, and the parents of Christ Our Savior Catholic School. He thanks you for your support over the years and will keep you in his prayers as he hopes you keep him in yours.

We will be hosting an Open House on April 16 for prospective parents looking for a quality Catholic education. If you know of any family looking for a wonderful school, please refer them to us. The hours of the Open House are 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. and then again that evening from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M.

Thank you for your continued support.

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                   

4.10.08

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students:

The Cubs and Sox are both at 5-3 as of the writing of this newsletter. I’ll look at this with a positive attitude as it could be a promise for a bright future in October.

Re-registration is going on now for current families. The re-registration fee is $100 per family until April 4. As of April 7, the registration fee will be $100 per child. Also, at that time, registration will be opened to new families. Please remember that the preschool is open to three and four year olds at the east campus only. Please be sure to submit your forms and registration fee soon.

The April tuition is due by April 15. Thank you.

The Illinois Transportation Reimbursement sign up sheet is now located in the school office. The deadline for filling out this form is Friday, May 30, 2007.   

Please know that the hours for next Wednesday’s upcoming Open House on April 16 have changed. The new hours are as such: 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.

This Tuesday, April 15 is the March Dress Down Incentive Day. This program is for all children who qualify. To qualify, a student must not receive more than three of any single or combination of the following infractions for the month: out-of-uniform notices or missing assignment notices. Students who are tardy no more than three times qualify. A detention will also render the student ineligible. Therefore, students who receive three demerits do not qualify since three demerits earn them a detention. Our goal is to have as many children dress down as possible. If you have any questions, call the office or ask your child’s teacher.

A Board of Specified Jurisdiction meeting will be held at the east campus on Wednesday, April 16 at 7:00 P.M. in the Holy Family Room. All are invited to attend.

4th and 5th Grade Girls Only:
A half-sheet flyer went home Monday announcing the date change for the Girl Scouts April monthly meeting to Friday, April 11 from 6:30-8:30 P.M. in the AV Room. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Randolph at (708) 764-0343 or Mrs. Rozelle at (708)678-1401.   

Student News:
Sixth grader Michael Myers was accepted into the Sports Ambassador Program for 2008. He has demonstrated a sense of citizenship and showed a willingness to learn about diverse cultures in the name of peace and understanding. We congratulate Michael on receiving this wonderful honor.   

Athletic News:
The Athletic Board is sponsoring a Krispy Kreme fundraiser. Envelopes went home on Tuesday and are due back by tomorrow. Call Lori Evans at (708) 341-2151 or Melanie Sharpe at (708) 712-1541 if you have any questions.

Sports pictures for all students in any of our sports teams throughout this year should come to the west campus gym next Thursday, April 17 at 5:30 P.M. to get their picture taken.

April Calendar:
16    Open House for new families
Board of Specified Jurisdiction Meeting at 7:00 P.M. at the east campus
18    No School- Teacher Professional Development Day
19    First Communion for students from St. Jude Church at 11:30 A.M.
23    Secretary’s Day
24    Spring Picture Day—students dress up
25    Confirmation at 7:00 P.M. at St. Victor’s for Confirmandi from St. Victor, St. Jude, Queen of Apostles, and Holy Ghost; Bishop Garcia-Siller will be the celebrant.
30    Our School Improvement Process Archdiocesan team visits us for three days.

    The sun is new each day.         —Heraclitus                        

Shed Some Light

SHEDSOMELIGHT
Christ Our Savior Catholic School

Re-registration is going on now for current families. The re-registration fee is $100 per family until April 4. As of April 7, the registration fee will be $100 per child. Also, at that time, registration will be opened to new families. Please remember that the preschool is open to three and four year olds at the east campus only. Please be sure to submit your forms and registration fee soon.

West campus sixth grader Whitney Plumery attended the National Young Leader Conference in Washington, D.C. from March 24-29. Whitney met with elected officials and took part in activities on Capitol Hill with other students from around the country and around the world. Congratulations on such a wonderful honor!

The School Improvement Program is moving along smoothly. The teachers and principals have been working diligently to ensure that all the wonderful programs and activities that take place here at school are reflected in the extensive School Improvement Process final document. The visiting team, which is comprised of various administrators and educators from both public and Catholic schools along with Office of Catholic Schools’ representatives, will be visiting the school on April 30, May 1, and May 2. Please keep us in your prayers at this time.

We will be hosting an Open House on April 16 for prospective parents looking for a quality Catholic education. If you know of any family looking for a wonderful school, please refer them to us. The hours of the Open House are 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. and then again that evening from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M.

Thank you for your continued support.

With God’s Blessings,

Mr. Matthew Lungaro
Ms. Cindy Rogers

 

East Campus News

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
EAST CAMPUS WEEKLY NEWS NOTE
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008

Springtime is a season of hope and joy for this is God saying, “Lift up your eyes to Me and the bleakness of your spirit will lose its wintry darkness and your heavy heart will sing.” For God never sends the winter without the Joy of Spring.

Important Message: Mr. Lungaro, Principal of the West campus, has decided to move on in his professional career and will not return for the 2008-2009 school year. He will continue as Principal for the remainder of this school year. Please keep Mr. Lungaro in your prayers as he moves on in his ministry in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

The administrative team for the 2008-2009 school year will consist of Ms. Rogers, who will be Principal of both the East and West campuses, and a full-time Assistant Principal to be named at a later date.

Re-registration is taking place for all families currently enrolled at COS. Re-registration fee is $100 per family until tomorrow, April 4, 2008.

Beginning April 7, registration fee will be $100 per child for all families.

The Preschool for the 2008-09 school year will be open to 3 and 4 year olds.

The Illinois Transportation Reimbursement form for this year has been sent home. Please return the form to Mrs. Connie in the office by May 9, 2008.

Please be sure to read the letter being sent home today about mandatory Vision Exams, as per a new state law passed in January 2008, for our present Preschool  students who will be entering Kindergarten and any new students entering school for the first time. The form is available on our web site on the online forms page, form 08-MIL444-4737. The completed form must be returned by October 15, 2008.

Report Cards for the third quarter are being sent home today. Fourth quarter began on Monday, March 31.

Grades 7-8 will be going on a field trip to the Rialto Theater in Joliet on Wednesday, April 9. They will be seeing a series of short-story plays.

On Thursday, April 10 the 3rd grade students will be going on a field trip to Governors State University to see a play that promotes good health and nutrition for children.

Sports’ News: THE EAST ATHLETIC BANQUET is scheduled for MAY 17, 2008.

Boys’ Basketball All-Star Games are this Sunday, April 6 in the east campus gym. Schedule:
5:30 P.M.-Grade 6, 6:30 P.M.-Grade 5, 7:30 P.M.-Grade 7, 8:30 P.M.-Grade 8

Congratulations to our players who were selected to the All-Star teams: Brandon Rogers, Ramzi Berryhill, Nathan Holley, Zack Restaino, Aaron Sanders, Devon Landfair, Doug Roach, James Randle, Ronnye Beamon, and Trent James. Congratulations to the coaches of the All-Star teams: Mr. Landfair, Mr. Berryhill, Mr. Randle, and Mr. Beamon.

St. Florian League held their All-Star Game this past week. Congratulations to our players who were chosen for the All-Star teams: Nicholas Roker, Ramzi Berryhill, Justin Britton, Aaron Sanders, Doug Roach, Anthony Ziobro, Ronnye Beamon, Ope Salisu,  and Javier Garcia. Congratulations to the All-Star Team coach: Mr. Beamon.

Grade 4-7 Boys’ Basketball Players
The Pizza Party and parent/child basketball game will be held on Saturday, April 5 from 6-8 P.M. in the east campus gym. Please contact Mrs. Zina Berryhill at 773-405-7664 to R.S.V.P. Families may baring a dessert or snack for the sharing table.

Boys’ Basketball Uniforms
Basketball uniforms can be turned in at the pizza party and/or brought to the gym this weekend. Volleyball games are on Saturday and Sunday (see schedule below). Boys should place the uniform into a plastic bag and put their name on the outside of the bag.

Volleyball Schedule (East Campus Gym)

Saturday, April 5
1 P.M.    COS West 7 vs COS West 8
2 P.M.    COS West  vs Lincoln
3 P.M.    COS East vs St. Thomas More

Sunday, April 6
12 P.M.    COS West 8 vs Our Lady of Guadalupe
3 P.M.      COS West 7 vs COS East

Tuesday, April 8
5:30 P.M.    Lincoln vs COS East 4/5
6:30 P.M.    COS West vs Sandridge
8:30 P.M.    COS West 8 vs St. Thomas More

Thursday, April 10
5:30 P.M.    Burnham vs COS East 6

A “Peep” at April
16    Open House for new families
18    No school-Teacher Professional Development Day
19    First Communion for student parishioners of St. Jude Parish at 11:30 A.M.
23    Secretary’s Day
24    Spring Pictures-dress up
25    Confirmation-7 P.M. St. Victor Parish; Bishop Garcia-Siller-celebrant
30    School Improvement Process begins; Archdiocesan teams begin 3-day visit

West Campus News

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

4.3.08

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students:

I hope that everyone enjoyed the Easter vacation as we now gear up for the fourth quarter. 

Re-registration is going on now for current families. The re-registration fee is $100 per family until April 4. As of April 7, the registration fee will be $100 per child. Also, at that time, registration will be opened to new families. Please remember that the preschool is open to three and four year olds at the east campus only. Please be sure to submit your forms and registration fee soon.

The April tuition is due by April 15. Thank you.

The May hot lunch orders are due by this Monday, April 7.

Report cards are going home on today, April 3. Please note: all dental forms for students in grades K, 2, and 6 must be turned in otherwise report cards will be withheld. 

The Illinois Transportation Reimbursement sign up sheet is now located in the school office. The deadline for filling out this form is Friday, May 30, 2007.   

Please know that the hours for the upcoming Open House on April 16 have changed. The new hours are as such: 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.

The Positive Opportunity Program (P.O.P.) is successfully moving along with the fourth quarter’s theme being “Citizenship.” Students are 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 of February are as follows: primary—Stephen Okuwobi; intermediate—Eriq Johnson; and junior high—Marquis Hayes. We display all the children’s certificates on the P.O.P. bulletin boards.

Please know that I have decided to move on in my professional career and will not return for the 2008-2009 school year.  I will continue as principal for the remainder of this school year. The administrative team will consist of Ms. Rogers, who will be the principal of both the east and west campuses, and a full-time assistant principal to be named at a later date. It was an honor to serve the children, faculty, staff, and the parents of Christ Our Savior Catholic School. I thank you for your support over the years and will keep you in my prayers as I hope you keep me in yours.

April Calendar:
9        Grades 7-8 Field trip to Rialto Theatre
10    Grade 3 field trip to Governors State University
16    Open House for new families
18    No School- Teacher Professional Development Day
19    First Communion for students from St. Jude Church at 11:30 A.M.
23    Secretary’s Day
24    Spring Picture Day—students dress up
25    Confirmation at 7:00 P.M. at St. Victor’s for Confirmandi from St. Victor, St. Jude, Queen of Apostles, and Holy Ghost; Bishop Garcia-Siller will be the celebrant.
30    Our School Improvement Process Archdiocesan team visits us for three days.

    If winter comes, can spring be far behind?         
                    —Percy Bysshe Shelley