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East Campus News

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
EAST CAMPUS WEEKLY NEWS NOTE
THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2008

As we break for summer vacation, let us remember to do some planting:
Plant a row of peas: Peace of mind
Plant a row of squash: Squash gossip
Plant a row of lettuce: Lettuce be kind and faithful
And no garden should be without turnips: Turn up for service when needed.
Water freely with patience and cultivate love. There is much fruit in your garden because you reap what you sow.
And lastly, a garden must have thyme:
Thyme for fun; Thyme for rest; and Thyme for ourselves.
Lord, grant that we might be truly good gardeners this summer.

Important information about final payments: Pg. 21 of the Parent-Student Handbook states: “All final late payments, those after May 15th, must be made in cash, by money order or by certified check. The final report card or school records will be withheld until the total balance is paid.”

“All bills and fees including fundraising obligations not paid by May 16th will be considered late. A late fee of 10% will be assessed between May 16th and June 1st for any unpaid balance. After June 1st, a 20% late fee will be assessed on any unpaid balance. The final report card and school records will be withheld until the total balance is paid. No money will be collected on the last day of school.”

Thank you to the families who have helped us throughout the year with field trips, parties, and other tasks. Thank you to Mrs. Edwards for faithfully helping daily with lunch and recess duties. Thank you to our lunch ladies, Mrs. Kosakowski and Mrs. Zack for seeing that our students were well fed. Thank you to our maintenance crew for keeping things in great shape. Thank you to our teachers, support staff, and aides for the many hours of hard work and dedication in teaching our students and keeping them safe. Thank you, all, for a great year!

Congratulations to the following students who will move on to state competition in the 2008 Hershey Track and Field Meet for their wins at Memorial Park: Demi Powell-Standing Long Jump; Brooke Brady-800 Meter Dash; Sierra Jones, Cheterra McCray, Dejah Powell, and Demi Powell-4X100 Meter Relay; Simone Jones-Softball Throw and Standing Long Jump.

JOB OPENING: Afternoon Extended Day Care-East Campus; Hours: between 2:30 -6:30 P.M.; contact Ms. Rogers at 708-862-4143 if you are interested in the position.

Yesterday, Wednesday, June 4 we sent home to you:
--2008-2009 Calendar
--2008-2009 Supply List
If you did not receive either of these, please check your child’s book bag.  These items will also be posted on our website www.christoursaviorcatholicschool.com in the near future.

Today, you are receiving:
--your child’s final report card
--his/her Terra Nova Test scores from this year
--a letter about the tests and the scores for our entire school

JOB OPENING: We are seeking resumes from qualified persons for the position of Institutional Advancement/Marketing Director for our school. Please forward your resume’ to: Christ Our Savior Catholic School
                   C/o Ms. C. Rogers, Principal
                   320-156th Street
                   Calumet City, IL 60409

Job Description: The Director of IA/Marketing would be responsible for all fund raising, marketing, student recruitment and alumni activity with a primary focus on generating new and growing revenues and enrollment. Performance will be measured against objective stated in the Institutional Advancement Plan. The Director would establish a volunteer cadre to assist in carrying out these duties so as to focus on the most important priorities. This position reports to the Executive Pastor and the principal and is supported by existing clerical staff and the availability of a consultant and mentor. Attributes of the school that would be targeted by the IA Director would include environment, academic programs, vitality characteristics, professional faculty, and Catholic Identity.

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and qualifications:
-excellent organizational capacity-superb communication skills, both verbal and written-ability to work well with others (staff, families, students, donors and volunteers)-comfort with database management and basic software such as Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint-willingness and confidence in pursuing donations, volunteer commitments, etc. and working independently-Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience

Info for the “not so distant future” 2008-2009 School Year

-Thursday, August 14        Fee Day 4 P.M.-8 P.M. (First tuition payment due; sign-up for Hot Lunch; Ext. Day Care Registration)

-Friday, August 15        Fee Day 9 A.M.-1 P.M. (First tuition payment due) sign-up for Hot Lunch; Ext. Day Care Registration)

-Monday, August 25        First Day of School-11:30 A.M. dismissal

East Campus News

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
EAST CAMPUS WEEKLY NEWS NOTE
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2008

Mother Mary, you who are a seeker of God’s will, witness to Christ’s Resurrection, woman of mercy, woman of wisdom and understanding, and sharer in Christ’s ministry, we ask you to root peace firmly in our hearts and in our world. Amen.

Kindergarten Graduation will take place tonight at 7 P.M. at the East campus gym.

Eighth Grade Graduation will be celebrated on Friday, May 30 at Our Lady of Knock Church at 7 P.M. Fr. Patrick Lyons will be the main celebrant. Graduates are to gather in the hall across from the church by 6:30 P.M. (Only graduates will be allowed in the hall-Parents, other family members, etc. should go directly to church).

Important information about final payments: Pg. 21 of the Parent-Student Handbook states: “All final late payments, those after May 15th, must be made in cash, by money order or by certified check. The final report card or school records will be withheld until the total balance is paid.”
“All bills and fees including fundraising obligations not paid by May 16th will be considered late. A late fee of 10% will be assessed between May 16th and June 1st for any unpaid balance. After June 1st, a 20% late fee will be assessed on any unpaid balance. The final report card and school records will be withheld until the total balance is paid. No money will be collected on the last day of school.”

As part of our continued outreach and participation in charitable events, we will have a $1.00 dress-down day on Monday, June 2. The money collected will be donated to the American Cancer Society “Relay for Life” of the Calumet area to be held at Thornton Fraction North High School on June 21-22. We congratulate those of our school parents who are participating in the relay.

East campus students will enjoy their Field Day on Tuesday, June 3 on campus grounds. Students will begin their “fun and games” at 9:30 A.M. and end around 2 P.M. Parents and guardians are welcome to join in the festivities.

The last day for lunch is Wednesday, June 4.

Our last day of school is Thursday, June 5. The schedule is as follows:
7:55 A.M.        School begins
8:05 A.M.        Tardy bell
9:00 A.M.        4th Quarter Awards in the gym
9:45 A.M.        Mass in church
10:30 A.M.      Dismissal for the summer; no Extended Day Care at 10:30 A.M.

The students who are currently enrolled in our school in grade 5 do not need to have another physical to enter grade 6. They will need, however, to have a dental exam.

In the SHARE YOUR SOLES SHOE DRIVE the final count was 597 pairs of shoes!  “Thank you” again for your generosity.

JOB OPENING: We are seeking resumes from qualified persons for the position of Institutional Advancement/Marketing Director for our school. Please forward your resume’ to:

                   

Christ Our Savior Catholic School
                    C/o Ms. C. Rogers, Principal
                    320-156th Street
                    Calumet City, IL 60409

Job Description: The Director of IA/Marketing would be responsible for all fund raising, marketing, student recruitment and alumni activity with a primary focus on generating new and growing revenues and enrollment. Performance will be measured against objective stated in the Institutional Advancement Plan. The Director would establish a volunteer cadre to assist in carrying out these duties so as to focus on the most important priorities. This position reports to the Executive Pastor and the principal and is supported by existing clerical staff and the availability of a consultant and mentor. Attributes of the school that would be targeted by the IA Director would include environment, academic programs, vitality characteristics, professional faculty, and Catholic Identity.

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and qualifications:
-excellent organizational capacity-superb communication skills, both verbal and written-ability to work well with others (staff, families, students, donors and volunteers)-comfort with database management and basic software such as Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint-willingness and confidence in pursuing donations, volunteer commitments, etc. and working independently-Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Info for the “not so distant future” 2008-2009 School Year

Thursday, August 14
Fee Day 4 P.M.-8 P.M. (First tuition payment due; sign-up for Hot Lunch; Ext. Day Care Registration)

Friday, August 15
Fee Day 9 A.M.-1 P.M. (First tuition payment due) sign-up for Hot Lunch; Ext. Day Care Registration)

Monday, August 25
First Day of School-11:30 A.M. dismissal

East Campus News

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
EAST CAMPUS WEEKLY NEWS NOTE
THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008

Loving God, in Mary, you have given your church a sign of the glory to come. May those who look to Mary see her as a model of holiness for all people. We ask this through Jesus your Son. Amen.

Our Spring Music Concert for the East campus is tonight at 7 P.M.

Spring Pictures: Please remember to remit the payment for return the pictures if you are not purchasing them by tomorrow, Friday, May 23.

Congratulations to our student parishioners of St. Victor Parish who are making their First Communion on Sunday, May 25 at 10:30 A.M. Please keep these students in your prayers.

There is no school on Monday, May 26 in honor of Memorial Day. Please remember in your prayers those men and women on our Prayerfully Adopted list who are currently serving in the military.

Tuesday, May 27 the 8th graders will go to Indiana Beach for their end-of-the-year/graduation field trip.

The 8th graders will receive final awards on Wednesday, May 28 at their Awards Dinner at 7 P.M. at the West campus.

Preschool will give their end-of-the-year performance on Thursday, May 29 at 10 A.M. They will dismiss for the summer after the performance.

Kindergarten only will dismiss at 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, May 29.
Kindergarten Graduation will take place on Thursday, May 29 at 7 P.M. at the East campus gym.

Eighth Grade Graduation will be celebrated on Friday, May 30 at Our Lady of Knock Church at 7 P.M. Fr. Patrick Lyons will be the main celebrant. Graduates are to gather in the hall across from the church by 6:30 P.M. (Only graduates will be allowed in the hall-Parents, other family members, etc. should go directly to church).

Congratulations to the First Place winners in the 16th District VFW Ladies Auxiliary Coloring, Poster, and Essay contests. All first place winners’ work from the District will be sent to State for judging in June at the State Convention.
Coloring-Kdg.: Otiey Ogom; Poster-Gr. 1: Marissa Varela; Essay-Gr. 6: Julie Whitehair.

Important information about final payments: Pg. 21 of the Parent-Student Handbook states: “All final late payments, those after May 15th, must be made in cash, by money order or by certified check. The final report card or school records will be withheld until the total balance is paid.”

“All bills and fees including fundraising obligations not paid by May 16th will be considered late. A late fee of 10% will be assessed between May 16th and June 1st for any unpaid balance. After June 1st, a 20% late fee will be assessed on any unpaid balance. The final report card and school records will be withheld until the total balance is paid. No money will be collected on the last day of school.”

Jenna Santacaterina and Student Council sponsored a SHARE YOUR SOLES SHOE DRIVE. Thank you, thank you, and thank you! At last count, there are over 200 pairs of shoes donated-and still counting (estimate is over 400 pairs). We will inform you of the final count when we have one. Your generosity has been overwhelming.

JOB OPENING: We are seeking resumes from qualified persons for the position of Institutional Advancement/Marketing Director for our school. Please forward your resume’ to: Christ Our Savior Catholic School
                   C/o Ms. C. Rogers, Principal
                   320-156th Street
                   Calumet City, IL 60409

Job Description: The Director of IA/Marketing would be responsible for all fund raising, marketing, student recruitment and alumni activity with a primary focus on generating new and growing revenues and enrollment. Performance will be measured against objective stated in the Institutional Advancement Plan. The Director would establish a volunteer cadre to assist in carrying out these duties so as to focus on the most important priorities. This position reports to the Executive Pastor and the principal and is supported by existing clerical staff and the availability of a consultant and mentor. Attributes of the school that would be targeted by the IA Director would include environment, academic programs, vitality characteristics, professional faculty, and Catholic Identity.

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and qualifications:
-excellent organizational capacity-superb communication skills, both verbal and written-ability to work well with others (staff, families, students, donors and volunteers)-comfort with database management and basic software such as Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint-willingness and confidence in pursuing donations, volunteer commitments, etc. and working independently-Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.

June “Bugs”
3    Field Day for East campus-on Campus grounds
4    Field Day for West Campus-on Campus grounds
      Last Day for lunch
5    Last Day of school; Awards at 9 A.M.; Mass at 9:45 A.M.
      Dismissal at 10:30 A.M.; NO EDC at 10:30 A.M.

East Campus News

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
EAST CAMPUS WEEKLY NEWS NOTE
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2008

Mary, Queen of Peace, we entrust our lives to you. Teach us to live in peace, to educate ourselves for peace. Inspire us to act justly. Amen.

The East Campus Athletic Banquet is on Saturday, MAY 17, 2008.

Jenna Santacaterina and Student Council are sponsoring a SHARE YOUR SOLES SHOE DRIVE. All types of shoes are needed including cloth, vinyl and leather-boots, sandals, any type of shoes. The SHOE DRIVE will take place through Monday, May 19. You may bring your shoe donations to either campus.

Our Spring Music Concert for the West campus will take place on Tuesday, May 20 at 7 P.M. All are welcome to attend!
Special Note: Mr. Pat Mooney, our band director, recently had surgery. His recovery has been slower than expected. Therefore, band class is cancelled until further notice and the band will not perform at the Spring Concert. Please keep Mr. Mooney in your prayers.

Our Spring Music Concert for the East campus will take place on Thursday, May 22 at 7 P.M. The band will not be performing (see “Special Note” above).

Special Announcement: Mrs. Karen Brodzik, our Reading Specialist, has been appointed to the Administrative Team as the full-time Assistant Principal for the 2008-09 school year. She will also continue her duties as Reading Specialist and chairperson for our Intervention Team.

Important information about final payments: Pg. 21 of the Parent-Student Handbook states: “All final late payments, those after May 15th, must be made in cash, by money order or by certified check. The final report card or school records will be withheld until the total balance is paid.” For this year only, as a courtesy, we will extend that date to Friday, May 16.

“All bills and fees including fundraising obligations not paid by May 16th will be considered late. A late fee of 10% will be assessed between May 16th and June 1st for any unpaid balance. After June 1st, a 20% late fee will be assessed on any unpaid balance. The final report card and school records will be withheld until the total balance is paid. No money will be collected on the last day of school.”

JOB OPENING: We are seeking resumes from qualified persons for the position of Institutional Advancement/Marketing Director for our school. Please forward your resume’ to: Christ Our Savior Catholic School
                   C/O Ms. C. Rogers, Principal
                   320-156th Street
                   Calumet City, IL 60409
Job Description: The Director of IA/Marketing would be responsible for all fund raising, marketing, student recruitment and alumni activity with a primary focus on generating new and growing revenues and enrollment. Performance will be measured against objective stated in the Institutional Advancement Plan. The Director would establish a volunteer cadre to assist in carrying out these duties so as to focus on the most important priorities. This position reports to the Executive Pastor and the principal and is supported by existing clerical staff and the availability of a consultant and mentor. Attributes of the school that would be targeted by the IA Director would include environment, academic programs, vitality characteristics, professional faculty, and Catholic Identity.

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and qualifications:
-excellent organizational capacity-superb communication skills, both verbal and written-ability to work well with others (staff, families, students, donors and volunteers)-comfort with database management and basic software such as Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint-willingness and confidence in pursuing donations, volunteer commitments, etc. and working independently-Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Spring Pictures were sent home this past Tuesday. Please remember to remit the payment for them or return the pictures if you are not purchasing them by Friday, May 23.

May’s “Flowers”
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.; PS Summer Dismissal after     Performance
       Kindergarten only-Dismissal at 11:30 A.M.; Kindergarten Graduation 7 P.M. East
       No School for 8th Grade only
30   No School for 8th Grade only
       8th Grade Graduation 7 P.M. Our Lady of Knock Church

June “Bugs”
3    Field Day for East campus
4    Field Day for West Campus-on Campus grounds
      Last Day for lunch
5    Last Day of school; Awards at 9 A.M.; Mass at 9:45 A.M.
      Dismissal at 10:30 A.M.; NO EDC at 10:30 A.M.

East Campus News

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
EAST CAMPUS WEEKLY NEWS NOTE
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2008

In May we honor Mary, Mother of our Lord. Holy and Immaculate Virgin, Help of Christians, we place ourselves under your protection. Queen of Peace, pray for us.

There is no school on Friday, May 9. It is a teacher Professional Development Day.

The COS Talent Show will be held Saturday, May 10th, 5 P.M., West campus. Tickets: $8.00 for adults & students ages 13 years+; $6.00 for children ages 3-12.

The second grade will be going on a field trip on Wednesday, May 14 from 9 A.M. to approximately noon. They will visit the Planetarium in Merrillville, Indiana.

As we approach the last four weeks of school, a weekly billing for before and after school care will be prepared and sent home to parents. The purpose of this extra billing is to assist families in paying for charges incurred during these last weeks of school. Payments should be placed in a plain white envelope labeled with your name and “EDP Payment” on the front.

The East Campus Athletic Banquet is on Saturday, MAY 17, 2008.

JOB OPENING: We are seeking resumes from qualified persons for the position of Institutional Advancement/Marketing Director for our school. Please forward your resume’ to: Christ Our Savior Catholic School
                   c/o Ms. C. Rogers, Principal
                   320-156th Street
                   Calumet City, IL 60409
Job Description: The Director of IA/Marketing would be responsible for all fund raising, marketing, student recruitment and alumni activity with a primary focus on generating new and growing revenues and enrollment. Performance will be measured against objective stated in the Institutional Advancement Plan. The Director would establish a volunteer cadre to assist in carrying out these duties so as to focus on the most important priorities. This position reports to the Executive Pastor and the principal and is supported by existing clerical staff and the availability of a consultant and mentor. Attributes of the school that would be targeted by the IA Director would include environment, academic programs, vitality characteristics, professional faculty, and Catholic Identity.

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and qualifications:
-excellent organizational capacity-superb communication skills, both verbal and written-ability to work well with others (staff, families, students, donors and volunteers)-comfort with database management and basic software such as Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint-willingness and confidence in pursuing donations, volunteer commitments, etc. and working independently-Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Thank you to Mrs. Diane Kosakowski for taking charge of decorating/setting up for the 8th grade Ribbons Breakfast and to her helpers: M/M Lopacinski, Mrs. Little, and Mrs. Beamon.

The Archdiocesan sponsored Board of Specified Jurisdiction May information sessions will be hosted by us at the East campus on Thursday, May 15 at 7 P.M. These sessions are for board members only.

Don’t know what to do with those old but still usable shoes? Jenna Santacaterina and Student Council are sponsoring a SHARE YOUR SOLES SHOE DRIVE. Mayor Michelle of Calumet City has offered to pay shipping expenses. Volunteers will launder washable shoe. All types of shoes are needed including cloth, vinyl and leather-boots, sandals, any type of shoes. The SHOE DRIVE will take place through May 19. You may bring your shoe donations to either campus.

Special Note: Through an agreement that the Archdiocese of Chicago has reached with Microsoft, Adobe and JourneyEd, Journey Education Marketing is now able to offer several products at substantial discounts to all families, students, and teachers in the Catholic schools. For example, one can purchase Microsoft Office Pro for only $94.98 (retail price is $499). These are just a few examples of many products available. Journey Education Marketing will handle your orders. Call 1-800-874-9001 or go to their website at  HYPERLINK "http://www.JourneyEd.com/Select" www.JourneyEd.com/Select.

Reminders:
-Illinois Transportation Reimbursement form is due by May 9, 2008

Volleyball Schedule (East Campus Gym)
Thursday, May 8                                       Friday, May 9   
7:30 P.M.    COS East vs Sacred Heart        5:30 P.M.    COS East 6 vs COS East 4/5
8:30 P.M.     COS West 7 vs St. Agnes 8      8:30 P.M.    COS East    vs Our Lady of Guadalupe

May’s “Flowers”
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

East Campus News

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
EAST CAMPUS WEEKLY NEWS NOTE
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 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 Justice. Be just and serve justice through non-violent action. Help those who suffer from the injustices in this city and country-and you will know Me. Amen.

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

Progress Reports for the fourth quarter are being sent home today. If you have any questions about the report, please contact your child’s teacher by phone or letter.

Congratulations to the student parishioners of St. Andrew Parish who will make their First Communion on Saturday, May 3 at 10 A.M.; to the student parishioners of St. Victor Parish who will make their First Reconciliation also on May 3 at 11 A.M.; and to the student parishioners of Our Lady of Knock Parish who will make their First Communion on Sunday, May 4 at the 10 A.M. Mass. 

The Third Grade Class will be taking a trip to the Field Museum on Tuesday, May 6.

May Crowning will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 7 at the 8:10 A.M. Mass. The Children of Mary and the second graders will lead the procession;eighth graders will be an honor guard. Mary will be crowned by Jenna Santacaterina accompanied by her court-Alyssa Neff, Anastasia Ahern, Magdalena Ahern, and Karina Garcia.

Eighth grade students from both campuses will receive their first ribbons on Thursday, May 8 at a special Ribbons’ Mass at 10:30 A.M. at St. Andrew Parish. The Mass will be followed by a breakfast in the Christ Our Savior East campus gym for the eighth graders. We congratulate them on their first step towards graduation.

Don’t know what to do with those old but still usable shoes? Jenna Santacaterina and Student Council are sponsoring a SHARE YOUR SOLES SHOE DRIVE. Mayor Michelle of Calumet City has offered to pay shipping expenses. Volunteers will launder washable shoe. All types of shoes are needed including cloth, vinyl and leather-boots, sandals, any type of shoes. The SHOE DRIVE will take place through May 19. You may bring your shoe donations to either campus.

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.

Congratulations to the following students who were winners in the Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest sponsored by the VFW Post 8141: 1st Place-Jenna Santacaterina; 2nd Place-Anthony Ziobro; 3rd Place-Antonia Roberts. These students were awarded their prizes on Monday, April 28 at the Post.

Volleyball Schedule (East Campus Gym)
Friday, May 2                                            Saturday, May 3                   
5:30 P.M.    COS East 4/5 vs Burnham         12:00 P.M.    COS West 8 vs St. Mary
6:30 P.M.    COS East 6    vs St. Mary           3:00 P.M.    COS West 7 vs Sandridge   
8:30 P.M.    COS West 7   vs St. Agnes         

Sunday, May 4
12:00 P.M.    COS East 4/5 vs Our Lady of Guadalupe
  1:00 P.M.    COS East 6    vs Sandridge
  2:00 P.M.    COS West      vs Burnham
  3:00 P.M.    COS West 8   vs Burnham

Tuesday, May 6                                            Thursday, May 8
5:30 P.M.    COS East 4/5 vs St. Mary             7:30 P.M.    COS East    vs Sacred Heart
6:30 P.M.    COS West vs COS East 6               8:30 P.M.     COS West 7 vs St. Agnes 8

May’s “Flowers”
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

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

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

East Campus News

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
EAST CAMPUS WEEKLY NEWS NOTE
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2008

As we approach Holy Week, we pray: Christ Our Savior, thank you for the gift of life in us. Thank you for Your love and trust in us. Amen.
Holy Week is the week which precedes the great feast of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday and is celebrated to commemorate the Passion of Christ. Holy Week begins this Sunday, Palm Sunday. The Triduum is the three days from the evening of Holy Thursday  to the evening of Easter Sunday.
Holy Thursday: The Mass of the Lord's Supper is celebrated.
Good Friday: The celebration known as the Passion begins.
Holy Saturday: A commemoration of the day that Jesus lay in his tomb. Mass (Easter Vigil) is celebrated after nightfall of Holy Saturday, or before dawn on Easter Day, in anticipation of the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus.

We will attend Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 14 at 2:20 P.M. in church.

Our Holy Week Lenten Prayer Service will take place at 9 A.M. on Holy Thursday, March 20 in church. Please join our students and staff.

Easter vacation begins at 2:50 P.M. on Holy Thursday, March 20 and continues through March 30. Classes resume on Monday, March 31.

Re-registration is taking place for all families currently enrolled at COS. Re-registration fee is $100 per family until April 4, 2008. Beginning April 7, registration fee is $100 per child, and registration will then be opened to new families.
The Preschool for the 2008-09 school year will be open to 3 and 4 year olds. A child must be that age by September 1st to be admitted to the program. Preschool will continue to be held at the east campus only; grades K-8 at both east and west.

Delivery of the World’s Finest orders was this past Tuesday. Please pick up your orders if you have not done so as yet.

If you make a tuition and/or Extended Day Care payment during the week tuition envelopes are prepared to be sent home, your payment may not be shown on the envelope. It takes three to four days to process payments that are sent to the bookkeeper.

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.

Thank you to all who continue to use their Target cards and the Take Charge of Education Program. We received a check for over $900 from Target this past week.
Target donates up to 1% of purchases made using a Target REDcard. When you apply for a REDcard, just designate our school on the application.

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

A “Peep” at April

3      Third Quarter Report Cards sent home

4      Re-registration fee of $100 per family for current families ends

7      Registration fee $100 per student for current and new families begins
        Registration/interviews for new families begins

9      Grades 7-8 Field trip to Rialto Theater

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 at 7 P.M. at St. Victor Parish for Confirmandi from St. Victor, St. Jude, Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Apostles, and Holy Ghost; Bishop Garcia-Siller will be the main celebrant

30    School Improvement Process begins; Archdiocesan teams begin their 3-day visit

   

May 1    Fourth Quarter Progress Reports sent home

Special Announcement

Christ Our Savior Catholic School

Friday, March 7, 2008

Dear Parents and Guardians of Christ Our Savior Catholic School,

As you are well aware of the tragedy that occurred yesterday, we at Christ Our Savior express our deepest sympathy for all those involved. We live in a world where human life is devalued, as was made poignantly clear yesterday afternoon.

The purpose of this special bulletin is two-fold.

First and foremost, please know that the children, faculty, and staff of Christ Our Savior were safe at all times yesterday. Please be assured that your children continue to be safe when they are in our care. As you know from previous principal weekly blue notes, their safety is our highest priority.

Second, here are some actions we are taking in light of yesterday’s events. We prayed this morning for the victims and their families and friends. We prayed for our own families, friends, and neighbors. And we prayed for the perpetrators and their families as well. Jesus wants for us to love one another. We will continue to pray for all those people who are affected by senseless violence in our world and in our own back yard. Our school mass next Friday morning will stress Jesus’ call to love one another and to forgive one another.

Our children do a wonderful job treating each other with respect and dignity. We say our pledge, written below, every morning before school starts. We will continue to say this pledge every morning.

Christ Our Savior Morning Pledge:
I am a smart, special, valuable person.
I will respect myself and others.
My words and actions are always kind and honest.
Christ Our Savior, help me to be my very best today.

Sister Eileen, our school counselor, will be readily available to students if they have any questions, comments, or concerns. She is a wonderful resource for parents/guardians as well.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the school at (708) 333-8173. I hope you have a peaceful and hopeful weekend.

Mr. Lungaro

WHEN A TRAGEDY OCCURS PARENTS & TEACHERS CAN HELP

When a tragedy occurs, the entire school community may be affected. Such events can create feelings of
helplessness and confusion. The emotional and spiritual struggles, which arise at a time such as this, can
leave individuals and the school as a whole feeling quite shaken. By being aware of some of the feelings
and struggles likely to occur under these circumstances, we can be in a better position to help one another and ourselves through this difficult time.

Special attention is given to the needs of our students/children during a time of tragedy. Less able to put
into words their anxiety, confusion or embarrassment, students may act out their concerns in a variety of
unaccustomed ways. We can all help our students cope by offering additional nurturing and support. We
can talk to our students, listen to their feelings and be patient with their struggle to make sense out of a
confusing situation.

Not surprisingly, adults feel anxious and helpless about talking to students about what has happened.
Thoughts and questions, like the following, cross adult’s minds:

• “I don’t know what to say. I’m too upset to talk about it.”
• “Should I just wait for my child to bring it up?”
• Wouldn’t it be better if the children just forgot about it? Thinking about things like this just make them more upset.”
• I brought it up once and they refused to talk about it. Why bring it up again?”
• Yet, at a time like this, parents and teachers can help children in ways no one else can.

WHAT HELPS CHILDREN NOW?

BRINGING IT UP FIRST: Parents or teachers make it easier for children to talk about an event if they bring
up the topic first. This shows children that adults can face what has happened and that adults can handle their upset feelings. It is a good idea to talk about this in a place and at a time when the child is likely to feel secure and comfortable – a familiar place without interruptions.

STARTING WITH THE KNOWN: It is usually easier for everybody if parent(s) or teacher(s) start with what
they know the child has seen, heard or already mentioned. Something simple like this can help. I know you saw the story about ______________ on television tonight or “You mentioned that the kids at school are upset about what they’ve heard about

NORMALIZING FEELINGS: Children especially feel confused by the feelings that arise at a time like this.
A statement from the adult that their feelings are normal can help them express their thoughts and
feelings – something like, “This is the kind of news that can upset anybody, and it usually helps to talk about it.” The adult can then ask the child if they have things to say or questions about what has happened.

LISTENING WITH ACCEPTANCE: Listening is a way of letting children know that their feelings, whatever
they are, deserve attention, respect and understanding.

GOING AT THE CHILD’S PACE: Encouragement to go at their own pace in talking about feelings steadies
youngsters. Some want to talk about the events as soon as they hear about it -- others need to wait a while. They often ask one or two serious questions and then change the subject to something lighter, only to come back to the troublesome feelings days or weeks later. Thinking and talking about this in small steps may be as much as they can handle.

MAKING SENSE: It helps children to hear statements from the adult telling them that the thoughts,
questions and feelings they have now are normal at a time like this. These words of acceptance help children feel calmer, more normal and able to live with their inner unsettledness.

REPEATING: Asking the same questions and hearing the same answers helps most children. This calms
them in the same way as hearing a scary story many times – each time it becomes a little less frightening.

BEING HONEST: Honesty from the adults helps repair the crack in the trust of the adult world. So it is
important for parents or teachers not to lie or evade real questions youngsters are asking. Answering questions clearly and matter-of-factly calms children. Often, adults do not know the answers to some of the questions children ask. At these times, it is better to say so directly, rather than guess or avoid the question. Seeing that adults can live with confusing and disturbing questions eases children’s anxieties and gives them hope.

ACCEPTING EMOTIONAL BEHAVIOR: In the days and weeks to follow, children may be angry, anxious or
upset over the recent events. They will not usually realize why they are more troubled and/or troublesome. The adult’s calmness and understanding of these feelings will help children as they struggle to accept what has happened.

KEEPING OTHER THINGS STEADY: Keeping family and school routines as consistent, as much as possible, provides a sense of security and order at a time when children don’t know what to expect.

Parents, teachers and other adults can help children face their feelings and slowly restore their faith in the adult world and themselves. This process may take weeks or months – depending on how seriously the
children’s trust has been damaged. During this phase, children’s preoccupation with the thoughts and
feelings triggered by the situation waxes and wanes. For parents, this means that just when they least
expect it, the old questions and worries may pop up from their children again. With time and
parental/adult understanding, most children re-establish a “wiser” but genuine sense of trust and security.
If their distress and troublesome behaviors worsen or keep them from doing things other children their
age do, parents can help by arranging for them to see a mental health professional.

Adapted from materials produced by Carroll Cradock, Ph.D. and Jill Gardner, Ph.D. ©1991