OLC NEWSLETTER

November 27, 2023

Dear Parents, Parents prefer text messages over email, so lately I’ve been texting to send out school news. I hope that’s your preference, too. This newsletter contains several seasonal items of interest.

Join us for noon Mass followed by a special event for grandparents or any other VIPs on Tues., Dec. 12, at noon. This is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We will have a reenactment of the apparition of the Virgin to St. Juan Diego at Tepeyac Hill, as performed by our 3rd and 4th graders during Mass. Each student in grades K - 8 should invite one grandparent or other VIP to school for Mass, as well as for an interview, photos, refreshments, and for a look at our new school furnishings. VIPs may include an aunt, uncle, older sibling, adult family friend, etc.

All school Mass on Sunday, Dec. 10, at noon. The 5th grade class will serve refreshments after Mass in Halpin Hall. All OLC families are encouraged to join their classmates for this liturgy. Students who are present will receive a one day dress down pass for the following week.

Early release day: Wed, Dec. 6. Students leave 30 minutes early.

All school Christmas Concert: Wed., Dec. 13, 6:30 PM in church.

Our Christmas party is just around the corner, and school families are invited to celebrate with drinks, food, and activities: Fri., Dec 15, 6-9 PM in Halpin Hall.

Roller skating this week is a blast. It’s not too late for your child to skate. Call or see Pedro for details.

Yours in Christ,

Frank S. Zarate, Jr., Ed.D.

Principal (708) 652-0262

fzarate@olc-school.org

OLC Weekly Newsletter

October 12, 2023

Dear Parents,

Immunizations: Students who do not have their required immunizations (shots) will be excluded from school beginning next week. This is per State law. Letters to those students were sent home.

It’s not too late for your child to join the school band. Please let me know if you are interested or see Pedro in the office.

Congratulations to all of our OLC Cross Country runners for a fantastic and award winning season! 8th grade girls came in 1st place in Division A: Karina Alvarez, Nathalie Estrada, Camila Garcia, Zoe Garcia, Yatzil Garcia, and Maite Salgado. OLC boys came in 3rd place in Division A. Our cross country awards ceremony will take place tomorrow after the 9:00 Mass; parents are welcome to attend.

Help us to keep FREE LUNCH FOR ALL OLC STUDENTS and return by Monday the lunch program “Household and income form” that was sent home with your child this week. Forms may be returned to your child’s teacher or to Pedro (one form per family).

We have a girls’ basketball coach! Thank you to Mr. Bill Medina (head coach) and to Mr. Aaron Ramirez (assistant coach). We are looking forward to the season ahead.

All school Mass (K - 8) tomorrow at 9:00; parents are welcome.

All school Mass this Sunday, Oct. 15, at noon. The 7th grade class will serve refreshments after Mass in Halpin Hall. All OLC families are encouraged to join their classmates for this liturgy.

Early release day: Wed., Oct. 18. Students leave 30 minutes early.

All school Walk-A-Thon fundraiser: Thurs., Oct. 25. Students may wear their gym uniforms to school.

Halloween Dance for grades 6 - 8 only: Fri., Oct. 20, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, in Halpin Hall

Yours in Christ,

Frank S. Zarate, Jr., Ed.D. Principal

(708) 652-0262

fzarate@olc-school.org

OLC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

September 29, 2023

Dear Parents, 8th graders took their class trip to Springfield by private coach bus this past Tuesday. They toured the State Capitol building, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, and Lincoln’s Tomb. Memories are made of this!

On Tuesday this week it was raining before school. Please remember that “the school is not responsible for students who arrive earlier than 7:50 AM unless they check into the before care or breakfast program” (OLC Parent Handbook). If it’s raining, please keep your child in your car until 7:50. By that time we are at full staff and we can bring them directly inside.

Immunizations: Students who do not have their required immunizations (shots) will be excluded from school beginning Mon, Oct 16. This is per State law. These health requirements may be found on our website here: https://www.olc-school.org/general-info

OLC Cross Country Championship meet is tomorrow at Lewis University in Romeoville; First Race: 9:00 AM

Free tutoring in math and/or reading starts now for all students in grades 1 - 8. Email your child’s teacher, and if the program is full, remember that whenever you believe your child needs extra help in math, reading, or any subject, you can reach out to the teacher directly.

Picture Day with VanGogh School Photographers is Tuesday, October 3. Students will need to be in formal uniform.

We have Early Release on Wed, Oct 4: thirty minutes before the regular time.

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thurs, Oct 5, 1:00 - 7:00; Fri, Oct 6, 12:30 - 3:00. A reservation link for an appointment with your child’s teacher will be sent to you next week.

No school on Mon., Oct. 9

Yours in Christ,

Frank S. Zarate, Jr., Ed.D.

Principal (708) 652-0262 fzarate@olc-school.org