Charger Check-In

Hi SCA Families!

I hope you all had a fun-filled long weekend!

The feedback I received about parent-teacher conferences was wonderful! We all value this time together to connect, celebrate our students’ successes, and discuss areas where they can continue to grow. Everyone here at SCA wants to see our students thrive and develop into confident, capable young adults. Although I have only been at SCA for two years, it has been such a joy to watch the students blossom!

I also want to share how often we receive compliments about our students. Their kindness, respect, and character reflect the hard work you put into parenting each and every day. As a parent myself, I understand that raising children comes with its share of challenges. Between schoolwork, sports, activities, social events, and friendships, there is so much to manage! When we add in the ever-changing trends, devices, social media, gaming, and technology that surround our children today, I can only imagine how overwhelming it can feel at times.

Please know that we are here to partner with you, support your children, and help them navigate these important years. At SCA, we believe that we are not meant to navigate these challenges alone. Our Catholic faith is at the heart of all we do. It guides our decisions and reminds us to treat one another with compassion and grace. We strive to help our students grow not only academically, but also spiritually and in their understanding of what it means to live as Christ calls us to live. We are grateful for the trust you place in us.

A dear friend asked me the other day when do things slow down at school with all of our activities. My response? June 9th!! And that is a true story! 😊

But in all seriousness, it is something to celebrate! So many wonderful things happen at SCA, and our school community is always finding ways to bring people together. Trunk or Treat is tomorrow. Our Grandfriends celebration is next week, Halloween festivities and our pep rally will follow the week after that!

Amid all the excitement, our teachers remain focused on what matters most: learning and helping every child grow. At St. Catherine’s, we teach our students the value of hard work, the importance of commitment, and the joy of celebrating together when that work is done. Through it all, our Catholic faith remains our foundation.

Thank you for being such an important part of our SCA family. I am grateful for the care and commitment you bring to your children each day. There is so much to look forward to, and I am excited for all that we will continue to accomplish together!

Have a wonderful time at Trunk or Treat!

God Bless and Go Chargers! ❤️🖤⚡️

Ms. Zerth

We Believe, We Belong, We are Chargers!

It’s time to rally together for our Chargers Walk fundraiser! Our goal is to raise $35,000 for science curriculum and mac minis, which will enhance our school’s resources and provide our students with an even better educational experience.

Plus, Great Wolf Lodge is joining in the fun! When our school reaches our goal, every student earns a Great Wolf Lodge waterpark day pass. Make sure your family is registered on MyBooster.com so your student can receive this reward and also earn 100 points to use on the reward store!

⭐ Bonus for 5th - 8th Grade Students! Add 10 email addresses to your student's MyBooster page to earn our Epic Prizes Bundle featuring LED Lights and a Gummy Bear Squishy! Check out the video announcement HERE.

Here’s how you can help:

1️⃣ Sign up at MyBooster.com

2️⃣ Share your student’s donation page with friends and family

3️⃣ Donate if you’re able

Every sign-up, share, and donation helps students earn points for prizes in the Reward Store. Visit MyBooster.com to see all the prizes you can choose from!

Thank you for your support!

P.S. Be sure to use an email address you check regularly to receive your Great Wolf Lodge digital day pass.

There is more exciting news to share! The flooring is complete!

Teachers will begin to move items in and set the classrooms up. We are waiting on the classroom doors and a few other items to complete the classrooms. We will be so excited to share more details next week!

It will be exciting to celebrate the completion of the Kane Hall project along with the updates to our church! Once both projects are finished, we will be hosting a special SCA community event to celebrate all of the wonderful improvements to our campus. More details will be coming soon!

We are getting close! Thank you again for your continued patience and support. We can't wait to celebrate with all of you!

🎉We are excited to celebrate Grandfriends Day – “Saluting Our Grandfriends!”

We have a few important details to help the morning run smoothly.

Grandfriends Day Schedule

9:00 - 9:45 AM – Grandfriends Arrive & Classroom Visits

• Grandfriends will visit classrooms for three 15 minutes intervals.
• 7th and 8th grade students will help direct grandfriends to the appropriate classrooms.
• Students should remain in their classrooms during the classroom visit portion of the morning. Students will not be able to move to other classrooms with grandparents.

⛪ Church Celebration

9:45 AM – Blessing of Our Grandfriends

Following the classroom visits, we will gather our grandfriends in church for a special Blessing and Salutation.

Just a reminder, all forms and money turned into school must be labeled in an envelope with exact change. Please do not paperclip money to a form. We do not keep money in the office to make change. Extra money in any envelope will be donated to our Guardian Angel Fund. All forms that are for different events or purchases must be in separate envelopes with separate payments. Any combined forms will be sent back home. Thank you for your understanding.

We offer you lunch options from different restaurants each week on Wednesdays. Please make sure you log in to https://www.myhotlunchbox.com/ and update your child(ren)'s profile. This is especially important for some grade levels to ensure that their lunch is there when they are! If you're a new family, please go to the website and create a new profile for your child(ren). Each child needs to have a separate profile. Ordering closes at 12pm on Monday each week, but you can order weeks in advance if that's convenient for you. If you have any questions, please contact Cara Hanrahan at hotlunch@scaoaklawn.org.

• Information above

• Thank you to all of our GENEROUS Boosterthon donors!
• Well earned reward!

• 5:00 - 8:00pm
• Rain date 10/24

• 9:30am

We are excited to welcome our grandfriends to SCA for a special morning of celebration! From 9:00–9:45 AM, grandfriends will visit classrooms in three 15-minute intervals, giving them the opportunity to spend time with their special student. At 9:45 AM, we will gather in church for a special Blessing and Salutation, with each grade level participating through student-led prayers, songs, poems, and presentations. We look forward to celebrating the wonderful grandparents, family members, and special friends who mean so much to our students!

• 9:30am

• 8:30am Mass

• 1:15pm Parade
• 1:45pm Pep Rally

• No Aftercare 11/20 and 12/9

Standard uniforms have begun. Gym uniforms are worn on P.E. days.

We are so blessed to have Mrs. LaRocco on staff here at SCA! She provides support to teachers, students, and works in partnership with parents. She has been working hard on creating an environment where students feel supported and continuing to promote kindness and positivity both inside and outside of school.

Thank you for your commitment to Catholic Education! We are so blessed to have such a strong School and Parish Community! This year's letter is HERE! A paper copy was sent home.

Open Houses

Sunday, November 22 from 1-3 p.m.

Families will join a student-led campus tour, meet our faculty, staff, and coaches, and learn more about academics, athletics, activities, scholarships and discounts, and life at Marian.

8th Grade Super Shadow Day

Monday, October 12 from 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Students will be paired with a current Marian student and spend the day getting a real feel for life as a Spartan. They’ll attend classes, have lunch together, participate in games and activities, and connect with other prospective 8th grade students throughout the day.

We’d really appreciate your help sharing these opportunities with your 8th grade students and families who may be interested in Marian. Whether that’s through a newsletter, parent communication, counselor outreach, or simply passing the information along, any help spreading the word means a lot to us.

Families can learn more and register for Open House and/or Super Shadow Day at mchs.io/visit.

Listed are some of our fall events, but stay tuned for more!

• Junior High Performing Arts Workshop:
• Thursday, October 15
• 3:30 - 5:30 PM
• Registration Link

• Junior High Softball Clinic:
• Saturday, October 17
• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Registration Link

Website: https://www.scaoaklawn.org/home
SCA Address: 10621 S. Kedvale, Oak Lawn IL 60453
Phone: (708) 425-5547
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