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SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS

7:30 am to 3:00 pm

To contact us:

School Phone: 708-865-0122
School Fax: 708-865-9495
E-mail: divineinfant@comcast.net

Office of Religious Education:   708-865-8086
Rectory Phone:    708-865-8071
Rectory Fax:       708-865-8032

School News
(revised 3/10/10)

• Last year the legislature cut all funds for the Textbook Loan Program.  The program provided loans to all schools, public and non-public alike, for new textbooks, and was a very valuable source of funding.  We ask that you write or call Governor Patrick Quinn and request that his budget recommendation include restoration of these funds.  He can be reached at:  Governor Pat Quinn, Office of the Governor, 207 State House, Springfield, IL 62706, 312/814-2121.  A link to open a sample letter is below, but a personalized letter talking specifically about what Textbook Loan has provided your school will be especially helpful. We also ask that you call your state legislators to co-sponsor legislation that would restore this funding.   We ask you to contact: (Senate District 23) State Senator Dan Cronin at 630/792-0040, asking him to co-sponsor Senate Bill 3530 and [State Representative Bob Biggins at 630/941-1278 or Sandra Pihos at 630/858-8855], asking him/her to co-sponsor House Bill 6096.  Both of these bills would restore funding.

  To find the contact information for your State Representative and State Senator, go to www.ilga.gov and click on Legislator Lookup in the lower, right-hand portion of the page.  You can then look up your State Representative and State Senator by district #, your home or school address, or zip code.  Sample letter to Governor Quinn.

• The Spring Session of the Afterschool Chess Club will begin on Wednesday, April 21st for 6 classes. Forms were sent home in the Wednesday envelope.

• The Second Annual Fish Fry at Divine Infant will be on Friday, March 19th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Langan Hall. For more information, contact Al Castillo.

• Divine Infant Parish Easter Egg Hunt (sponsored by DISPA) will be held on Sunday, March 21st after 9:30 Mass, on the Newcastle side of school (weather permitting)

• The Divine Infant Holy Name Men's Club annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance will be in Langan Hall on Saturday, March 13. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner served at 7:30 p.m. Contact Dr. Tom Sullivan for reservations or more information. drtsully@comcast.net

• The annual Mother/Daughter Mass and Fashion Show will be held on Saturday, March 27. Mass will be at 9:00 am with a Continental Breakfast and Fashion Show to follow at 10:00 am. For information, contact Barb Brandt.

• We have purchased a subscription to Britannica On-Line. A separate program entitled "SmartMath" is included in our subscription. It is currently being used as a supplement to our Math curriculum here at school. It can also be accessed from home at www.smartmath.eb.com. Students have their own user ID and password.

• Click on the icon to quickly navigate to afford.com in order to make tuition payments, update demographic information or view and print a student statement.

• Please save us your empty inkjet, laser printer cartridges and old cell phones .  Our school receives money for recycling them which goes toward purchasing educational materials.  Recycling bins are located in the office.    

Athletic Board News
(Updated as information is made available to the school)

(revised 3/1/10)

• 2009-2010 Classic League Boys' Basketball Schedule
• 2010 Girls' Volleyball Practice / Game Schedule

Emergency closings:

Market Day

Once a month, our school sponsors a Market Day sale.  A minimum of 10% of your Market Day purchase is provided back to our school, and Market Day offers an assortment of convenient, high quality foods for your family.  Try it!  Complete information can be found at www.marketday.com, and order forms are sent home each month with your child. Contact Rose Gutierrez for a user ID and password.

Trip Program

The TRIP Program offered at DI gives everyone the opportunity to reduce their tuition amount by purchasing certificates from vendors involved in the program.  Orders will now be accepted online.  The website for Divine Infant is http://divineinfant.triporder.com  TRIP orders may be placed anytime during the week prior to the due date.  If you have questions, contact Rose Gutierrez.  

"Wall of Memories" Commemorative Plaques

The legacy of Divine Infant has always been about the people and their commitment to establishing, developing and continually supporting Catholic Education in the parish. This legacy has enabled Divine Infant School to fulfill its mission of providing its students with an excellent Catholic Education for over fifty years. The Divine Infant spirit has touched the lives of thousands of children and adults throughout the years. Each individual has memories of our school, classmates, teachers, priests, nuns and volunteers who have helped shape their lives.

With an eye on the future and memories of the past, help keep this legacy alive by purchasing a commemorative plaque that will be affixed to the wall of the main entrance to Langan Hall. The "Wall of Memories" will be adjoining a display of some of the memorabilia of Divine Infant School.

Each plaque is $150 and all proceeds go directly to Divine Infant School. As a contributor to the "Wall of Memories", you will have your commemorative plaque affixed to the "Wall of Memories" and you will receive a certificate of recognition for your continued support of Catholic Education in our parish

If you have any questions or need an order form, please call the school at 708-865-0122 or fax the school at 708-865-9495.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Full Day Schedule:

Shortened Day Schedule: 11:35 Dismissal

HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

Our school takes part in an optional “Hot Lunch Program” offered through the Archdiocese of Chicago. Monthly menus are sent home to parents.  Parents who elect to participate in this program pay for the service by ordering from the monthly menu. Students who do not use the “Hot Lunch Program” bring bag lunches from home.

SCHOOL BUS SCHEDULE

Bus service will begin on Monday, August 31, 2009
Students will not be allowed to ride the bus until a permission form is filled out and received in the Divine Infant School Office.

Please remember to be at your bus stop 5 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.

Please remember to be at your bus stop 5 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.

SUPPLY LISTS

Pre-School - Gr. 2

Gr. 3 - 4

Gr. 5 - 6

Gr. 7 - 8