Weekly Newsletter

May 19, 2023

Dear Parents, Our 8th grade Capstone Project presentation last week was well received and memorable. This project is a major research paper complete with a trifold presentation board. The topics come from Catholic social teaching, allowing the students to use their research, language arts, and religion skills to address real word problems from a moral perspective. See the photo below of Aaron and Mateo illustrating their project on “cell phone addiction”!

We need to tighten up our uniform policy next year, as things are getting a bit lax. The uniform is a symbol of our equality of persons created in the image of God. It represents order and discipline. Please remember:

• Unless it’s a gym day, the only gym shoes allowed are all black or all white low-top sneakers; shoes in a combination of black and white are prohibited. No contrasting logos or soles.

• Hair should remain its natural color.

Choir members from grades 4, 5, 6, and 7 are invited to come to school to sing at the 8th grade graduation on Wed., May 31. Interested members should report to the choir loft at 6:30 PM.

Our girls’ volleyball season has ended. After an absence of a dozen years or more, volleyball has returned to OLC. Next year we hope to expand it to include boys and students from the lower grades (see photo above from our volleyball awards assembly).

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 Pedro in the school office.

Olympic Day (outdoor field day) this year will be on Fri., May 26. If you can help us, please email me or call the school. We need parent volunteers to make this day successful.

The last day of Extended Care, before and after school, will be Wed., May 31.

Kindergarten end-of-the-year celebration: Party! Games! Commemorative t-shirts! The magic wand! This will take place on May 31. Important dates:

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

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

Wednesday, May 31: 8th grade graduation in church at 7:00 PM Friday, June 2: last day of school; 11:30 dismissal

Yours in Christ,

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

Principal (708) 652-0262

fzarate@olc-school.org

Weekly Newsletter

May 12, 2023

Dear Parents, Happy Mother’s Day to all our OLC moms. Dear Mom: “I thank my God every time I remember you!” Philippians 1:3

Each family is required to commit 15 hours of volunteer service to the school or parish. Hours not completed will be charged at a rate of $15 per hour. We have Olympic Day coming up (see below), and we also need parents to help us move furniture the week of June 5. Please call Mr. Infante to volunteer.

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 Pedro in the school office.

Olympic Day (outdoor field day) this year will be on Fri., May 26. If you can help us, please email me or call the school. We need parent volunteers to make this day successful.

The last day of Extended Care, before and after school, will be Wed., May 31.

Kindergarten end-of-the-year celebration: Party! Games! Commemorative t-shirts! The magic wand! This will take place on May 31.

Our tamale lunch last Friday was a hit. The funds raised allowed us to provide our hard working teachers with a luncheon today for Teacher Appreciation Week, compliments of parents! Thank you.

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

• Sun., May 14, 12:00 noon, 8th grade all school Mass

• 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:

Sunday, May 14: Sunday Mass at noon for all school families, grades PK - 8. This Mass is sponsored by the 8th grade, but students from all grade levels are encouraged to attend. As an extra incentive, students who come to this Mass will receive one dress down pass.

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

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