OLC Newsletter 6/22/2026
- Jun 22
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June 22, 2026 Newsletter
"Inspired by our faith, Our Lady of Charity School provides the intellectual and moral foundation for children to become saints and scholars, disciples of Christ and leaders in the community."
⭐ NEW THIS YEAR: Mandatory August Open House
📅 Thursday, August 13🕢 7:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
Parents (or another family member) must attend with their child to:
✔ Meet the teacher
✔ Drop off school supplies
✔ Take VanGogh Photographers school pictures
Students should dress in their Sunday Best!
🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Our Lady of Charity School's 80th Graduation Ceremony took place on June 3. Mass was celebrated by Bishop Jose Maria Garcia-Maldonado. Commencement speeches were delivered by Anabel Rodriguez, Marianna Sastoque, Galilea Macias, and Michael Rodriguez.
May God bless the OLC Class of 2026 as they begin their high school journey!
👩🏫 Welcome New Teachers
We are pleased to welcome two new faculty members for the 2026-2027 school year:
Yuliana Camacho – First Grade
Dominican University graduate
Completed student teaching this spring in Mrs. Morini's second grade classroom
Sandra Martinez – Art, Physical Education, and Spanish
OLC parent
Experienced substitute teacher at OLC
📘 Changes to Our Curriculum
Handwriting: OLC will adopt the Zaner-Bloser Handwriting program. Cursive instruction continues through 4th grade.
Reading (Grades 2–5): We will implement Magnetic Literacy, a Curriculum Associates program based on the Science of Reading.
📱 Social Media Reminder
We have seen an increase in concerns involving student group chats, text messaging, and social media activity occurring outside school hours.
Parents are encouraged to actively supervise:
Social media accounts
Messaging apps
Group chats
Online activity
While the school will address bullying, harassment, threats, and behavior that affects student safety or the school environment, we cannot monitor every interaction that occurs on personal devices outside school hours.
Please save evidence, contact other parents when appropriate, notify law enforcement regarding threats or criminal conduct, and inform the school when online behavior is affecting a student's well-being or school performance.
Let us work together to promote Christian charity, kindness, and responsible digital citizenship.
💄 Grooming and Appearance Reminder
Please remember that makeup, nail polish, and hair dye are prohibited at school.
These policies support our mission of fostering modesty, simplicity, and respect for the dignity of every child. We seek to create an environment where students are valued for their character, faith, and accomplishments rather than external appearance.
Students who are out of compliance will be referred to the office.
⛪ Sacramental Parent Meetings
Confirmation Parents (8th Grade)
📅 Tuesday, August 25🕡 6:30 PM📍 OLC Church
First Holy Communion Parents
📅 Wednesday, August 26🕡 6:30 PM📍 OLC Church
☀ Summer Office Hours
The school office is open throughout the summer:
Monday – Thursday
7:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
Frank S. Zarate, Jr., Ed.D.
Principal
📞 (708) 652-0262
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