Weekly Newsletter

April 27, 2023

Dear Parents,

On the 5th of May we will be providing students with a special lunch. For a donation of $6, students will receive two red tamales, a popsicle, and a beverage. Proceeds will be used to provide a Teacher Appreciation Week luncheon for teachers. PLEASE donate the following: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd grade: juice boxes, individual canned beverages, or a box of popsicles 3rd - 8th grade: one dozen red tamales If you find it more convenient, you may also give $30 toward the cost of the luncheon in lieu of providing food or drinks. Call or email Mr. Infante with your donation: pinfante@olc-school.org 708-652-0262 ext. 201

Refer a new family to OLC next year and get $250 off your 2023-2024 tuition. Contact Ms. Yashica Zuñiga in the office for details.

Summer School dates are from June 12 to July 13, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 - 2:00. The cost is reduced this year to $300 per child, with no registration fee. For information, email the summer school director, Mr. Sean Knight, at sknight@olc-school.org or call Mr. Infante in the school office.

Olympic Day (outdoor field day for all students) this year will be on Fri., May 26. If you can help out, please email me or call the school.

Here is the school Mass schedule for the remainder of the year. You are always welcome to join us:

• Fri., May 5, 8:30, May Crowning (8th grade together with 1st communicants) and Ribbon Mass; breakfast afterward for 2nd/8th grade/1st communicants

• Fri., May 12, 9:00, English

• Sun., May 14, 12:00 noon, 8th grade all school Mass with pastries and beverages provided by 1st grade

• Fri., May 19, confessions, grades 2 - 8 (parents may join us)

• Wed, May 24, 9:30, last school Mass of the year with breakfast for 6th and 8th graders and their parents

Important dates:

Friday, April 28: no school, staff development day Saturday, April 29: 1st holy Communion at 1:00

Wednesday, May 3: Early release day

Friday, May 5: May Crowning at 8:30 (sponsored by 8th/2nd grade) followed by all school Mass at 9:00

Wednesday, May 17: Early release day

Friday, May 26: last day of school for 8th graders

Wednesday, May 31: 8th grade graduation in church at 7:00 PM

Yours in Christ,

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

Principal (708) 652-0262

fzarate@olc-school.org

Weekly Newsletter

March 31, 2023

Dear Parents, I’ve attached a copy of the 2023-2024 OLC school calendar. This is the “At-A-Glance” version that allows you to see important dates; I’ll send you a more detailed calendar in the next couple weeks.

OLC Girls’ Volleyball game: tonight at 6:00 PM at St. Luke School in River Forest!

Confessions were held today for all students in grades 3 - 8, except for nine students who celebrated First Penance earlier this month. Every Catholic of age is bound to confess his or her mortal sins at least once a year and always before receiving Holy Communion. Any Catholic who thinks that the Sacrament of Penance is optional, or that he or she does not need to ever go to Confession, is seriously mistaken. Such persons are depriving themselves of one of the greatest sources of grace.

The financial aid committee has begun to review financial aid applications for the 2023-2024 school year. Your FACTS Grant and Aid Application should be completed by April 21.

Congratulations to the OLC 7th - 8th grade soccer team (see photo). They had a great season and took 2nd place.

Important dates:

Monday, April 3 - Friday, April 28: Early registration for next school year; $210 ($420 beginning May 1)

Wednesday, April 5: Early release (30 minutes before the regular time)

Friday, April 7 - Sunday, April 16: no school, Easter break

Saturday, April 22: 1st Communion photos, at OLC at 11:00

Sunday, April 23: Sunday Mass at noon for all school families, grades PK - 8. This Mass is sponsored by the 4th grade, but all grade levels are highly encouraged to be here; refreshments afterward in Halpin Hall

Friday, April 28: no school, staff development day

Saturday, April 29: 1st holy Communion at 1:00

Friday, May 26: last day of school for 8th graders

Wednesday, May 31: 8th grade graduation in church at 7:00 PM Yours in Christ,

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

Principal (708) 652-0262

fzarate@olc-school.org

Weekly Newsletter

March 16, 2023

Dear Parents, Jesus said, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And the second is ‘You shall love your neighbor.’” What is your son or daughter writing to other children in group chats on social media? Do you know? Do their words reflect the need to “love your neighbor”?

World’s Finest Chocolate sale: Thank you for supporting our school by selling these chocolate bars. The deadline to turn in your funds is Tuesday, May 2.

We now have new OLC t-shirts with our new panthers logo. These come in a variety of colors; a selection of them is on display in the trophy case located in the breezeway. Students may wear these shirts on gym days (as an alternative to the regular gym shirt).

Cicero Mayas is forming a new girls’ soccer team for girls ages 11 and 12. Practices will be at the Morton West High School field house. Interested parents can email Mr. Javier Vargas at ciceromayas2011@gmail.com or call 708-603-3040. Please know that this is not an OLC sponsored team.

School Mass schedule (parents welcome to join us): March 24: 9:00, English

No school Mass on Mar. 31

Important dates:

Friday, March 17: no school

Friday, March 24: 2nd trimester Honor Roll assembly, in church following the 9:00 Mass

Monday, April 3 - Friday, April 28: Early registration for next school year; $210 ($420 beginning May 1)

Friday, April 7 - Sunday, April 16: no school, Easter break

Saturday, April 22: 1st Communion photos, at OLC at 11:00

Sunday, April 23: All school Mass at noon (sponsored by the 4th grade); refreshments afterward in Halpin Hall

Saturday, April 29: 1st holy Communion at 1:00 Yours in Christ,

Frank S. Zarate, Jr., Ed.D. Principal (708) 652-0262

fzarate@olc-school.org