Did you know that Insufficient sleep among children and adolescents is associated with an increased risk for obesity, diabetes, injuries, poor mental health, attention and behavior problems, and poor academic performance?
We are so excited to welcome our scholars back to school this week and have the life back in our beautiful building! We did notice in some of our scholars the need to get back to their normal routine after the long Winter break! Please make sure our Mustangs are getting enough rest each night! Here is a LINK from the CDC with some additional research on the importance of sleep for middle and high school students. Also, some tips from the CDC to support us as well!
- Sticking to a consistent sleep schedule during the school week and weekends. This means going to bed at the same time each night and getting up at the same time each morning. Adolescents whose parents set bedtimes are more likely to get enough sleep. To help decide on a good bedtime for your child, go to the Bedtime Calculator.external iconexternal icon
- Limiting light exposure and technology use in the evenings.
- Parents can limit when their children may use electronic devices (sometimes referred to as a “media curfew”).
- Parents can limit where their children may use electronic devices (for example, not in their child’s bedroom).
- Other tips for better sleep are available at CDC’s Tips for Better Sleep.
Did you know that during arrival and dismissal all student drop off takes place in the back of the building on Oak Center Drive?
The back of our building is designated for student drop off and pick up during arrival and dismissal. We need the assistance of our families to use this designated area for student drop off and pick up as our buses are experiencing delays due to additional traffic in the front.
Mustang Families,
As we joyfully step into this new year, we extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome back to school! The start of a fresh year brings with it endless possibilities, exciting opportunities, and the promise of growth. We are thrilled to continue on this academic journey with your bright scholars and look forward to a year filled with laughter, learning, and achievements. Together, as a school community, let's embrace the challenges, celebrate the successes, and create lasting memories as our dreams become reality! Here's to a year of inspiration, exploration, and shared accomplishments. Happy New Year, and let's make 2024 an extraordinary chapter in the academic lives of our cherished Mustangs!
Class of 2024: Gradation pictures will take place this Thursday! Also, families can expect an update graduation letter with dates and activities coming soon! Graduation this year will take place on Tuesday, June 4th at 7:00pm!
Winter Basketball through the Oak Lawn Park District: The final day for registration is tomorrow for middle school students interested in playing basketball! This is a great opportunity for players who wish to improve and love the game! The flyer is below!
Winter Weather: Thank you for having our scholars prepared for the weather with coats, hats and gloves! The weather can be unpredictable at times along with bussing so being prepared in very important! We will do our best to communicate late bus routes as soon as we are informed on any challenges or delays!
Arbor- New January Digital Menu Platform- My School Menus/Health- e Pro: Arbor has launched a new interactive menu platform called My School Menus. Below is what has been shared in Skyward Family Access. The process is very simple, translates to 180 languages and gives the parent and nurse the opportunity to count carbs and review allergen needs.
This is in place of the monthly PDFs.
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.
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.
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 Parent Letter. These expectations have been discussed with scholars and families throughout the beginning of the year and sent home on a few occasions. Below is the graduation picture date of January 11th!
OLHMS PTSA
Membership is $6.00 per student and $10.00 per adult
PTSA Meeting- February 5, 2024 at 6:00pm
All parents/ guardians/ staff & students are highly encouraged to join the PTSA and attend meetings. This is an incredible opportunity, partnership and fun way to support our scholar’s experience at the middle school!
Our PTSA is looking for a new President?
If you are interested in supporting our school in a different capacity please reach out to our PTSA! Maybe you do not have the time to donate, but your contributions can still be made through your membership!
1/9/24: MAP Testing Begins
1/11/24: Class of 2024 pictures
1/12/24: Band/ Chorus skating party
1/15/24: No School
2023-24 School District Calendar
Oak Lawn Community High School
8th grade Spectator Nights starting in December: Free T-Shirts for those in attendance
Shadows and Tours held on Mondays from October 2023-May 2024. Registration is required.
Middle school basketball players are invited to Dunkin' with the Knights.
Girls night: January 12, 2024
Students will do the following: Receive a free t-shirt Meet the coaches Learn about CCHS and its basketball program Watch the game from behind the CCHS bench Get a shout-out for your school at halftime Registration is required. Check-in begins at 5:30 in the atrium. Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend. Admission is $5 for adults.
Click the link to register.
We are offering FREE athletic clinics for 5th-8th graders.
Girls Basketball: January 13, 12-2pm
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.
Providence Catholic High School
