Did you know that school attendance has a huge impact of student achievement?
Research shows that missing 10 percent of the school, or about 18 days in most school districts, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month and that’s known as chronic absence. Pay Attention to Attendance!
Did you know that we welcomed our D123 School Resource Officer this past week?
We are very excited to welcome our new School Resource Officer to D123! Office Craig Zelhart, a member of the Oak Lawn Police Department has joined our D123 community! We are looking forward to using this valuable resource to enhance the safety and security practices throughout our school district though a "triad" approached focused in three key areas: Law Enforcement/Active Supervision, Education/Mentoring and Community Liaison/Relationship Building. Officer Craig has spent his first couple of days at the middle school getting acclimated and meeting our Mustangs!
Mustang Families,
We had an incredible school musical this past weekend! The leadership and talent on display was second to none! Thank you to everyone involved and the more than 700 supporters in attendance! Special thank you to Mrs. O’Connor for her costume expertise, choreographers Mrs. Ogean and Ms. Hughes. And, our directors, Ms. Kennedy and Mrs. Hughes! Congratulations to our entire cast and crew of Newsies Jr.- Bravo!
Do not forget classes and transportation begin an hour later than normal tomorrow (2/7/24)! This is a D123 Late Start day!
Family Conferences: Thursday, Feb. 22nd from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm and Friday, Feb. 23rd from 11:30 am-6:30 pm
Families can schedule a conference:
In-Person or by Phone
Scheduling opens in Family Access: Feb. 8th @ 10:00 am
Scheduling closes in Family Access: Feb. 19th @ 10:00 pm (view only mode in both FA and Mobile App)
Families will NOT be able to change the Conference Method after the window closes
OLHMS Families should be scheduling with their Advisory Teacher, an Encore Teacher and one additional conference if needed.
5 Essentials: We need your input! Please complete the annual parent survey so we can best support our learning environment and continue partnering with our families!
Our Community: Please be respectful of our neighbors around our school during arrival and dismissal. It is also important to remind our scholars about staying off community members property while waiting for a bus or walking home.
Circle Drive and 99th Street: During drop off and dismissal, please do not pass cars in the circle drive without staff support. Also, please do not have your students run across 99th street to be picked up without adult supervision. We want to make sure all of our students and families are kept safe. We have had a couple close calls! Please be patient and courteous!
Early Dismissals: In the event that a student needs to be picked up early from school, please communicate with the main office as advisory teachers may not see our scholar based on their daily schedule.
Working Lunch: We have implemented a plan for scholars to finish work during lunch. Working lunch will be used to support work completion and behavioral reflection. Students assigned to working lunch will be given a bagged lunch if they did not bring one.
Graduation Expectations
Our 8th grade scholars and parents have been given the information in this updated Parent Letter. These expectations have been discussed with scholars and families throughout the beginning of the year and sent home on multiple occasions. The end of year events for the Class of 2024 are detailed in this letter. Class of 2024 families make sure to send back the permission forms! Graduation this year is scheduled for June 4th at 7:00pm.
Class of 2024 parents, please be on the lookout for the Release of Records document/ signature needed to share information with high schools!
SELECT 123: In partnership with our D123 Ed Foundation, SELECT 123 is a prestigious group of scholars who embody aspects of our D123 mission and vision. This is our second year to acknowledge twenty three scholars who have not only demonstrated academic excellence, service and contributed to our community- they have each modeled expressions of perseverance, drive and integrity. These 23 leaders will be featured on our “Wall of Fame” for the entire 2024/ 2025 school year! More than being featured on a wall, we will expect this prestigious and unique group of alumni to remain connected to D123 and provide valuable insight for years to come! Our Class of 2024 began brainstorming their opportunity to apply as applications are live and be due April 12th!
Graduation Picture Retakes: Class of 2024 graduation retakes will take place on February 8th!
Graduation picture proofs went home last week with 8th grade scholars!
D123 Family Ice Skating Fundraiser will be held Monday, February 19th, 11am-12:30pm. Cost is $7.00 per person. All proceeds benefit the Helen Whalen Scholarship for School District 123 High School Graduates. Please sign up online at: https://olhmsptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/983412. (Flyer attached)
Volunteers are needed for our next Open Gym on 3/14. If you are interested, please sign up at https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0848AFA82EA6FAC25-47526685-march
OLHMS Mustang Spirit Blankets have arrived and are for sale. Orders can be placed by sending the attached order form to school with your student or online through Givebacks at: https://olhmsptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/937238.
Our PTSA is looking for a new President. If you are interested in this position or supporting our PTSA in any capacity, please reach out to us at olhmsd123ptsa@gmail.com. Membership forms are available at the school and attached to this message or you can join online through Givebacks at: https://olhmsptsa.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=tru
Please support our school with Box Tops. If you receive a paper receipt, a quick scan with the Box Tops app will identify participating products and automatically credit the school's earning online. Download the app and make every shopping trip count including purchases made online. Digital receipts are accepted as well. Use this referral code NXVB5P83 when you sign up and you’ll get 25 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 05/31/2024, while supplies last. Use this link to
2/1/24: Black History Month
2/5/24: National School Counselor Week
2/7/24: D123 Late Start
2/8/24: Graduation picture retakes
2/12/24: D123 Kindness Week
2/15/24: Mid-Winter Concert
2/19/24: No School (Federal holiday), D123 Family Ice Skating Fundraiser
2/22/24: Family Conferences
2/23/24: Family Conferences
3/1/24: End of Trimester 2
3/8/24: Ed Foundation Taco and Trivia Night
2023-24 School District Calendar
Oak Lawn Community High School
Shadows and Tours held on Mondays from October 2023-May 2024. Registration is required.
#1
Dunkin' with the Knights GIRLS EDITION has been rescheduled. The new date is Wednesday, February 7th.
Calling all middle school girls! Do you love basketball? Sign up for this free and fun event on February 7th at 5:30 pm. You'll meet Varsity Coach Frixen to learn about CCHS' basketball program and watch the game from right behind the bench. Plus there will be swag, donuts, and a free-throw competition. Bring your friends! Registration is required, Go to www.swchristian.org.
#2 Youth Baseball Clinics CCHS is continuing our series of free youth clinics with two baseball opportunities! Boys are welcome to attend just one or both of these clinics. Tuesday, Jan 30 6:30-8:00PM at CCHS (indoors!) Tuesday, Feb 20 5:30-7:00PM at CCHS (indoors!) Please click the link to sign up: https://chicagochristian.8to18.com/dashboard/catalog
2023 Viewbook: Learn what IMSA is all about! Our Application for the Academy is open!
IMSA Profile: Information about matriculation, courses, and colleges that our students attend
Shadow Days, Fridays at Marist! Registration Required.
Movie with the Macs and Sing-Along: Trolls - Saturday, February 10 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm (open to girls and boys of all ages)
6th and 7th Grade Shadow Day at McAuley - Monday, February 19 (6th and 7th grade girls)
Mother McAuley Science Bowl
Registration Open
Deadline: Friday, March 8
Mother McAuley Science Bowl Registration
We are excited to share with you an invitation to the Mother McAuley 7th grade Science Bowl. The Science Bowl will be for 7th grade girls and boys and will take place on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
The Science Bowl is a game style; a fast-paced question and answer format testing students’ knowledge on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, earth science, physics and math.
See the following links for more information: Letter, Practice Questions, and Rules.
Providence Catholic High School
