Our Lady of Charity Weekly Newsletter

Dear Parents,

Congratulations to Our Lady of Charity School’s Class of 2022: Sebastian Aguirre Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

Angela Campos Our Lady of Tepeyac High School

Camila Castillo Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

Liliana Chavez. Our Lady of Tepeyac High School

Daliyah Diaz Our Lady of Tepeyac High School Jacob Dominick IC Catholic Prep

Diego Estrada, Jr. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

Francisco Garcia Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

Yoko Hernandez Fenwick High School

Julian Irizarry Morton East High School

Christopher Martinez Nazareth Academy

Destiny Medina Morton West High School

Sofia Meza Our Lady of Tepeyac High School Julius Molina Nazareth Academy Milly Moreno Our Lady of Tepeyac High School

Andrea Muñoz Nazareth Academy

Marcelo Muñoz Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

Abigail Orozco St. Laurence High School

Timothy Orozco Morton West High School

Alexsander Panduro De La Salle Institute

Leonardo Paucar Nazareth Academy

Ariana Perez Our Lady of Tepeyac High School

Viviana Perez Lincoln Park High School Juan Daniel Pineda IC Catholic Prep

Yaretzi Robles Nazareth Academy

Abigail Rodriguez St. Laurence High School

Miguel Romero John F. Kennedy High School

Mariano Ruiz East Leyden High School

Dylan Selagea Chicago Hope High School

Anahi Vargas Lincoln Park High School Arely Velazquez St. Laurence High School

Andrew Washington IC Catholic Prep

A Prayer for our Graduates Heavenly Father, we thank you for the wonderful privilege of knowing these young graduates and their families. We pray that each one will remain firm in the truths they have learned throughout their youth and that each one may come to know your Son Jesus ever more deeply with each passing day. Please watch over and help them to use their gifts and talents to make the world a better place so their lives may always be a witness to your love and glory to all those they meet wherever their journey in life takes them. We pray that they will always remember that they are loved and valued by our parish community and are welcome back any time the opportunity arises. Amen.

The National Museum of Mexican Art provided art classes to our 6th and 7th graders this spring. The classes culminated in an art exhibit held here at school last Tuesday. Students used their own personal interests to express themselves visually through painting, design and sticker making. The exhibition showed a variety of art making techniques.

4th graders took a field trip to the Morton Arboretum in Lisle this week. Their guide explained the importance of trees to help fight climate change.

Refer a new family to OLC, and we will waive your tuition for one month next school year. The new family must enroll a child to qualify.

Take advantage of the summer months to update your VIRTUS training so you can volunteer. The school supply list for next school year will be emailed to you in the next week or so.

Our summer office hours begin on Monday, June 6: Mon. - Thurs., 8:00 - 12:00.

Summer School dates are June 7 - 30, Mon. - Thurs., from 8:00 - 2:00. Before and after care is available. Call or visit us to register. Registration forms were distributed to students earlier this week.

Health records required for next school year: Preschool Kindergarten 2nd grade 6th grade New student Medical (physical) and dental examinations Medical (physical), dental, and vision exams Dental exam Medical (physical) and dental exams Medical (physical) and dental exams

Questions about financial aid, tuition, payment dates, or refunds should be directed to the operations office. This office is staffed on Mondays and Thursdays, and can also be reached by email: finance@olc-school.org

Tuition rates for next year reflect a 3% increase from this school year. Tuition 2022-2023: 1 student: $5956 2 students: $9,206 3 students: $12,094 4 students: $ 14,214

Important dates:

Tuesday, June 7: summer school begins (registration form will be available in the next couple of days)

Monday, August 15: 1st day of school I hope you have a wonderful summer with your family! Thank you for your volunteer hours, your fundraising, your donations, and especially for entrusting us with your children every day.

Yours in Christ, Frank S. Zárate, Jr.,

Ed.D. Principal (708) 652-0262

fzarate@olc-school.org

OUR LADY OF CHARITY SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

May 27, 2022

Dear Parents, Please remember to take a few minutes to pray with your children for the victims of the violence in Uvalde, Texas. See our school website or Facebook page for additional tips for parents. This Memorial Day weekend, we honor and pray for the men and women who have courageously laid down their lives for our freedom. May God grant them mercy and welcome them into His heavenly kingdom (NCEA).

Congratulations to our graduating 8th graders, OLC Class of 2022! God bless them as they begin their high school journey. Olympic Day this week was a big hit! I would like to thank these three: 1. Mrs. Peg Sweeney for making it possible! 2. You parents, for all your generous donations of time and food! 3. The 8th grade class, for their leadership and maturity!

Be sure to keep your PowerSchool email address, phone number, and mailing address up to date. For School Messenger emails, PowerSchool automatically pulls from the “Guardian Email Address” listing, so please look at that.

Our lost and found is packed. If your child misplaced an item at school, stop in to have a look (room 104).

Students may come out of uniform on the last day of school, June 3 (no charge).

Refer a new family to OLC, and we will waive your tuition for one month next school year. The new family must enroll a child to qualify for the waiver.

Take advantage of the summer months to update your VIRTUS training so you can volunteer next year.

The school supply list for next school year will be emailed to you in the next couple of weeks.

Our summer office hours begin on Monday, June 6: Mon. - Thurs., 8:00 - 12:00.

Summer School dates are June 7 - 30, Mon. - Thurs., from 8:00 - 2:00. Before and after care is available. Call or visit us to register. Registration forms were distributed to students earlier this week.

Health records required for next school year:

Preschool Kindergarten 2nd grade 6th grade & New students Medical (physical) and dental examinations Medical (physical), dental, and vision exams Questions about financial aid, tuition, payment dates, or refunds should be directed to the operations office. This office is staffed on Mondays and Thursdays, and can also be reached by email: finance@olc-school.org

8th grade graduation is on Wed., June 1, at 7pm in the church. Each graduate may invite up to 7 guests. If you would like to bring additional guests, please call the school office.

Tuition rates for next year reflect a 3% increase from this school year. Tuition 2022-2023: 1 student: $5956 2 students: $9,206 3 students: $12,094 4 students: $ 14,214

Walk-a-thon update: Thank you to everyone who participated! The students had a great time. The count is in: students raised a total of $2,612 for our school. We look forward to making this a yearly event.

Preschool: If you know anybody who is interested in preschool, we still have a few spots left. The only requirements for preschool are that the child must be 3 years old before September 1 and be fully toilet trained. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Candelaria Rosales in room 104.

Important dates: Friday, May 27: today is the last day of school for 8th graders Monday, May 30: Memorial Day, no school Wednesday, June 1: 8th grade graduation in church at 7:00 pm Thursday, June 2: last school Mass of the year for students in grades K - 7. Fr. Waldemar will preside. Parents may attend; last day of the school lunch program Friday, June 3: last day of school for students in grades PK - 7; 11:30 dismissal Tuesday, June 7: summer school begins (registration form will be available in the next couple of days)

Yours in Christ, Frank S. Zárate, Jr.,

Ed.D. Principal (708) 652-0262

fzarate@olc-school.org

OUR LADY OF CHARITY SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

May 19, 2022

Dear Parents, Volunteer hours: parents must volunteer 15 hours to the school. We still need volunteers on Monday for Olympic Day. Call Mr. Infante if you can be here for all or for half of the day: 708-652-0262 ext. 201.

Questions about financial aid, tuition, payment dates, or refunds should be directed to the operations office. This office is staffed on Mondays and Thursdays, and can also be reached by email: finance@olc-school.org

8th grade graduation is on Wed., June 1, at 7pm in the church. Each graduate may invite up to 7 guests. If you would like to bring additional guests, please call the school office.

Two artists, Ms. Ash and Mr. Miguel, from the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago have been teaching art classes to our 6th and 7th graders. The art projects have been instructional, creative, and fun. We hope to expand the program to include additional grades in the fall.

Important dates: Monday, May 23: Olympic Day (outdoor field day) Friday, May 27: last day of school for 8th graders Monday, May 30: Memorial Day, no school Wednesday, June 1: 8th grade graduation in church at 7:00 pm Thursday, June 2: last day of the school lunch program Friday, June 3: last day of school for students in grades PK - 7; 11:30 dismissal Tuesday, June 7: summer school begins (registration form will be available in the next couple of days)

Yours in Christ, Frank S. Zárate, Jr.,

Ed.D. Principal (708) 652-0262

fzarate@olc-school.org