Newsletter of May 28, 2021

Dear Parents,

8th grade graduation is tonight at 7pm, and our school year is quickly coming to a close. We continue to closely follow guidelines from the Archdiocese to see what COVID related changes are in store for next school year; I will keep you posted. Here at OLC this year, we prioritized the safety and security of our students to provide them with a high quality, faith-filled education in a stable learning environment. We had our challenges along the way, but overall the year was a success. Thank you for your support.

Students may come out of uniform for all 3-1/2 days next week: $3 donation, payable to their teacher or to the office.

Registration for the 2021-2022 school year is open. Refer a new family and we will waive your tuition for one month next school year (certain conditions apply).

Tuition rates for next school year reflect a 3% increase from this school year. Tuition 2021-22: 1 child = $5783; 2 children = $8935; 3 children = $11,742.

Please take advantage of the summer months to update or take your VIRTUS training so you can volunteer next year. Questions? Call or visit Ms. Avalos in the office.

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

FACTS accounts: please update any changes on your accounts. If you are seeking financial aid for next year, make sure your FACTS application is completed.

Our summer office hours begin on Mon., June 14: Mon. - Thurs., from 8am - noon

Summer school dates are June 14 - July 15, Mon. - Thurs., from 8am - 2pm. Before and after care is available. Multi-child discounts are available. Call or visit us to register.

St. Laurence High School is hosting an advanced integrated math course for 8th graders (current 7th graders) beginning in the 2021-22 school year. Integrated math combines components of algebra, geometry and stats/ probability in one class. The freshman level class will allow 8th graders to earn high school level math credit at St. Laurence. 7th grade families are invited to learn more details and important dates at www.stlaurence.com/8thgrademath

Health records required for next school year:

Preschool Medical (physical) and dental examinations

Kindergarten Medical (physical), dental, and vision exams

2nd grade Dental exam

6th grade Medical (physical) and dental exams

New student Medical (physical) and dental exams

Important dates:

Monday, May 31: Memorial Day, no school

Thursday, June 3: last day for hot lunch; last day for Extended Care. The fee must be paid in person daily next week.

Thursday, June 3: School Mass for kindergarten, and grades 2, 3, and 6. Parents may attend.

Friday, June 4: last day of school; 11:30 dismissal

Friday, June 4: School Mass for grades 1, 4, 5, and 7. Parents may attend.

Yours in Christ,

Frank S. Zárate, Jr., Ed.D.

Principal

(708) 652-0262

fzarate@olc-school.org

Newsletter of May 21, 2021

Dear Parents,

We would like to thank our Marketing and Development Director, Mr. Clemente Martin, for his service to OLC this school year. He is moving on and will be attending graduate school at Creighton University in Omaha. We wish him the best! At the same time, we would like to welcome our new Marketing Director, Ms. Candelaria Rosales. Ms. Rosales graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor’s in Journalism and a minor in Latin American Studies. Prior to Our Lady of Charity, she was the Marketing and Development Director at Our Lady of Grace School, located on the North Side of Chicago for 4-1/2 years. She has a background in photography, arts, and journalism.

Thank you, too, to Mrs. Sweeney for coordinating our 8th grade Ribbon Mass yesterday. It was an example of the family atmosphere we have here at OLC. Good luck to our 8th graders: “With enlightened minds and zealous hearts, we will change the world!” OLC Mission Statement

Registration for the 2021-2022 school year is open. Refer a new family and we will waive your tuition for one month next school year (certain conditions apply).

Summer school dates are June 14 - July 15, Mon. - Thurs., from 8am - 2pm. Before and after care is available. Multi-child discounts are available. Call or visit us to register. If you need extended care between now and June 3, please pay in-person daily.

Our summer office hours begin on Mon., June 14: Mon. - Thurs., from 8am - noon

Important dates:

Monday, May 24: 8th graders’ school iPads must be given to the office today!

Tuesday, May 25: last day of school for 8th graders; 8th grade picnic

Wednesday, May 26: kindergarten field day; contact Ms. Contant for details

Thursday, May 27: School Mass for kindergarten and grades 2, 3, and 6. Parents may attend.

Friday, May 28: School Mass for grades 1, 4, 5, and 7. Parents may attend.

Friday, May 28: 8th grade graduation Mass and ceremony at 7pm in the church. Each graduate may invite three guests.

Thursday, June 3: last day for hot lunch

Friday, June 4: last day of school; 11:30 dismissal

Yours in Christ,

Frank S. Zárate, Jr., Ed.D.

Principal

(708) 652-0262

fzarate@olc-school.org

Newsletter of May 13, 2021

May 13, 2021

Dear Parents,

Our confirmation and 1st holy Communion ceremonies last weekend were both beautiful. I hope that parents whose children took part in these sacraments were pleased. The baptism on Saturday was particularly moving. Thank you, parents, and congratulations to all the children. We are very proud of them.

Happy belated Mother’s Day to all our OLC mothers. Throughout the month of May at OLC, we remember Mary, the Mother of our Lord Jesus. She serves as an example for all of us. Our students will celebrate and recognize Mary in a May Crowning ceremony tomorrow in church for grades 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Select students will ceremonially crown a statue of the Blessed Mother to recognize her as Queen of Heaven and the Mother of God. Parents are welcome to attend. Crowing the Blessed Mother will be Cristal Hernandez and Ethan Motes. The May Crowning Court consists of Berenice Correa, Alicia Ramirez, Isaac Celis, and Giancarlo Garcia.

We need volunteers for Olympic Day (an outdoor activity day for grades 1 - 8) on Friday, May 21, and also for an 8th grade outdoor picnic on Tuesday, May 25. Call Mrs. Avalos in the office if you can help out: 708 652-0262 ext. 201. Due to COVID-19, we cannot accept food donations this year for Olympic Day. Each student in grades 1 - 8 is asked to contribute $3 for the cost of lunch.

Registration for the 2021-2022 school year is open. Refer a new family and you can have your tuition waived for one month next school year (certain conditions apply).

Summer school dates are June 14 - July 15, Mon. - Thurs., from 8am - 2pm. Before and after care is available. Registration forms will be distributed tomorrow to students in Preschool - 7th grade. Multi-child discounts are available.

Important dates:

Thursday, May 20: School Mass for grades 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8. We will have a Ribbon Ceremony after Mass for our 8th graders followed by 8th grade awards. 8th graders do not have to wear their uniforms, but they must dress up (no jeans)! Parents may attend. Graduation yard signs will also be distributed to 8th graders: display them on your lawn with pride and help promote OLC.

Friday, May 21: School Mass for kindergarten and grades 1, 4, and 5. Parents may attend.

Friday, May 21: Olympic Day! There will be no Zoom lessons, but students will be given school assignments to complete.

Friday, May 21: Extended care — any parent who would like to continue to participate in extended care after this date will need to pay in person; FACTS accounts will not be billed.

Tuesday, May 25: last day of school for 8th graders; 8th grade picnic

Friday, May 28: 8th grade graduation at 7pm in the church. Each graduate may invite three guests.

Thursday, June 3: last day for hot lunch

Friday, June 4: last day of school; 11:30 dismissal

Here are some sensational 8th graders! Last week we inadvertently reversed the photos of Leylane Jaimes and Kandy Martinez (sorry, ladies) so we are reinserting them, together with two new soon-to-be-graduates.

Leylane Jaimes

What High School are you going to next year?

Our Lady of Tepeyac

What was your most memorable moment at OLC?

Going to church and field trips

One word to describe OLC:

Fun

What are your plans/goals for the future?

To attend Santa Clara University and become a psychologist

Kandy Martinez

What High School are you going to next year?

St. Laurence

What was your most memorable moment at OLC?

There are many memorable moments that I have experienced from my 8 years at OLC, but some that that I am truly great full for, is experiencing going to mass every week as a school, praying every single day, and participating in Catholic activities that will strengthen my relationship with God. OLC provides their students to enrich their Catholic faith, and that is gift many students don’t have access to. Unfortunately, many kids don’t even know what praying is, or who even God is, but OLC gives us the opportunity to learn about all of this. Every day is a memorable experience at OLC, and even though my time here will end, I know OLC is, and will always be a big part of my life.

One word to describe OLC:

Empowering

What are your plans/goals for the future?

I plan to attend Catholic schools after I graduate from OLC, because I want to continue to increase my Catholic Faith in years to come. I love writing. Ever since I learned how to write, I wrote pages and pages about anything that came to my mind. Due to this, I would like to participate in many writing courses or classes they offer in High school. I want to be a great writer, and maybe one day publish my own book. I am not sure what I would like to be in the future, but I know my time will come. I will definitely continue with art and volleyball, because I believe it is a good hobby to distract my mind off things when I am stressed. I know for a fact that I will lead my kids on the right path to be followers of God, and I will give them the same opportunity I was given to strengthen my faith in God as a child. As for right now, these are the only plans and goals I have in mind, but if God has a different path for me, then his wish is my command.

Isaac Celis

What High School are you going to next year?

Morton East

What was your most memorable moment at OLC?

Breaking down the door to the bathroom stall

One word to describe OLC:

Unique

What are your plans/goals for the future?

To get a sports scholarship and make it to the finals for basketball.

Abigail Vazquez

What High School are you going to next year?

Morton East

What was your most memorable moment at OLC?

When me and my friends dropped the pizza.

One word to describe OLC:

Cool

What are your plans/goals for the future?

Build my home and get positive stuff in life.

Yours in Christ,

Frank S. Zárate, Jr., Ed.D.

Principal

(708) 652-0262

fzarate@olc-school.org