Reminders for the End of the School Year

DONATE YOUR USED POLOS

The PCHS Women’s Club will be collecting any PCHS uniform polos and/or fleeces from Monday, May 21 – Friday, June 1. Drop off boxes will be located in the Main Office and in Room 213. The polos collected will be sold at the Used Polo Sale on Monday, August 6. All proceeds go to support the new Student Commons.

eTechCampus BOOK RENTAL RETURN & BUY BACK DAYS

eTechCampus will be here at PCHS in the small gym on Thursday, May 24th and Friday, May 25th for textbook buy-back and rental returns.

Thursday 5/24: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Friday 5/25: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Buy-back: If you purchased your textbooks last August, you are welcome to bring them to eTechCampus representatives to sell them back to the company. Prices will be determined by eTechCampus.

Rental Return: If you chose the rental bundle last August, then you must return the rented textbooks to eTechCampus. Items should be placed in the Rental Return bag with the completed Rental Return form.

• Thursday 5/17: First email from eTechCampus will be sent to students and parents. This email will contain instructions for how a student can return their rental books, along with a list of the rentals that need to be returned.

• Friday 5/18: Students will receive a printed Rental Return form during their 7th period class. This form MUST be returned with the rental books in the return bag.

• Mon-Tues 5/21-22: Students who were absent Friday 7th period should stop in the Main Office to get their Rental Return form.

• Thursday 5/24: Reminder email sent from eTechCampus.

• Thursday 5/24: eTechCampus in small gym 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for rental returns and buy-back. Students need only to drop off the Rental Return bag (available in the cafeteria and small gym) containing all rentals and the complete Rental Return form.

• Friday 5/25: eTechCampus in small gym 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. for rental returns and buy-back. Students need only to drop off the Rental Return bag (available in the cafeteria and small gym) containing all rentals and the complete Rental Return form.

• Monday 5/28: Final email sent from eTechCampus.

FAMILY NEWSLETTER May 2018

• Thursday 5/31: Deadline for all rental items to be returned to eTechCampus.

For all information pertaining to eTechCampus returns days and purchasing for the 18-19 school year, click here.

PALMERS & PREP: EXTENDED BLC HOURS FOR FINALS Our spring extension of the BLC hours for final exam prep is called “Palmers and Prep.” Students will enjoy cool drinks like lemonade and ice tea (the famous Arnold Palmer), while they study for exams! Below are the dates and extended hours of the BLC:

Monday, May 21 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

STATE TEXTBOOK INFORMATION

Students using STATE TEXTBOOKS for this year are reminded that they are required to return the state textbook to their teacher on Exam Days: Tuesday, May 22nd, Wednesday, May 23rd and Thursday, May 24th. The STATE TEXTBOOKS used for this year include: Accounting, English 2A, 2B and Honors, French 1, 2, 3 & 4 all levels, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus Honors, AP Micro Economics, Spanish 1 and Spanish 2. Failure to return a state textbook may result in the following: Paying a cash fine to replace the textbook, paying a fine for possible damage to the textbook, holding of a diploma and not issuing transcripts. Damage of a STATE TEXTBOOK, not writing their name in the text as requested, and not returning the state text that was issued to the student in August 2017, will be $25 cash fine. Any questions, please call Ms. Olivetti at (815) 717-3366.

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE Tuesday, May 22nd: Periods 0, 1 and 2. Dismissal at 10:25 a.m. Wednesday, May 23rd: Periods 3, 4 and 5. Dismissal at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, May 24th: Periods 6 and 7. Dismissal at 10:25 a.m.

Please note that buses will run normal routes after dismissal on exam days. Lunches are not provided on these days.

REPORT CARDS AND HONOR ROLL

Report cards will be emailed to all families no later than Thursday, May 31, 2018. Please remember that report cards are withheld by Providence Catholic if there are overdue tuition/fees, library books/fines, unreturned state books and unreturned athletic uniforms/equipment. Please note: Spring athletes who are still competing when school is dismissed will receive their report cards, diplomas, and transcripts. The coaches of these athletes are responsible for collecting player’s uniforms/equipment. If you have any questions, please contact our Registrar, Laurie Ford, at (815) 717-3181.

Honor Roll certificates, as well as the chenille letters and/or academic pins, will be mailed in June.

CONTACTING TEACHERS OVER THE SUMMER

Thursday, May 24, 2018 is the last day that teachers and counselors are in the building before leaving for summer break. If you need to contact a teacher or counselor via phone, please do so before May 24th as they will not have access to their voicemail after that date. Faculty members do have email access during the summer months. However, due to their schedules and other obligations, you may not receive a timely response. As always, please call the Main Office at (815) 485-2136 if we can be of assistance.

PREPARING FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR

STUDENT SCHEDULES HAVE BEEN RELEASED

Schedules for current freshman-junior students were emailed on Monday, May 14th to the students, as well as their PRIMARY parent listed on file. If you and your student did not receive a schedule, please contact Mrs. Laurie Ford, Registrar, at lford@providencecatholic.org.

From May 15th – 24th, current students in need of a schedule change for any reason must meet with their counselor to do so. This is the responsibility of the student. A $75.00 schedule change fee will be charged to the student’s 18-19 tuition account. After these dates, students will not be able to change their schedule until the first week of the 18-19 school year, when choices and options are very limited. There is no longer a one-day schedule change day in August.

WELCOME CLASS OF 2022

Providence Catholic is excited to welcome the Class of 2022. The 229 members of this class have already participated in events at PCHS and feel like members of our family. Many attended the 8th grade Super Celtic Shadow Day, the 8th grade Jr. High Basketball Night, Open Mic Night and most recently, the Incoming Freshman Party. We cannot wait to welcome them to our Freshman Family BBQ in the summer on Wednesday, June 13th at Bishop Kaffer Stadium.

The Class of 2022 still has spots available. If you know any families interested in becoming a Celtic, please have them contact Rachel Ellingson at 815-717-3160 or rellingson@providencecatholic.org.

2018-2019 SCHOOL CALENDAR

The 2018-2019 highlight calendar, approved by the PCHS Administration, was included in the email to all families with Fr. Merk’s tuition and fees letter. The highlight calendar is included at the end of this newsletter, as well as on our website by clicking on the following link: 2018-2019 Highlight Calendar. CLASS RING PURCHASES

Sophomores, there is still time to purchase a class ring through Jostens by calling them directly at (630) 963-3500. Junior Recognition Day will be Thursday, October 4, 2018.

BUS CONTRACTS Just a friendly reminder that bus contracts are due to the Transportation Department no later than Friday, June 15th. A bus contract is included at the end of this newsletter, or you can find the form online. If you have any questions concerning bus transportation for your student(s), please contact the Transportation Department at (815) 717-3031.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HOSTS NEEDED Hosting an international student is an incredibly rewarding experience. American families who open their homes and hearts to high school students from a different culture understand that the benefits of hosting extend beyond their imagination. Providence Catholic is happy to work with several international partners and is currently seeking host families for the 2018-2019 school year.   International students are enthusiastic about studying abroad in the USA and they are required to be proficient in English, as well as meet all admission requirements of Providence Catholic. This year, Providence Catholic is proud to serve students from China, Vietnam, Korea, Poland, and Brazil.  Host families receive a generous stipend from our partners.  If you are interested in hosting an international student for the 2018-2019 school year, please contact Janlyn Auld at (815) 717-3180.

Congratulations 2018 Valedictorian & Salutatorian Valedictorian Megan Kulpinski is the daughter of Todd and Merita Kulpinski. She is a graduate of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School (Orland Hills), a parishioner at St. Stephen (Tinley Park), and a resident of Tinley Park. Kulpinski will attend the University of Notre Dame and will study Engineering with a minor in business. Megan has been a member of the Providence Catholic high honor roll all semesters and is a member of the National Honor Society. She is an Illinois State Scholar and received numerous academic subject awards from the school including Algebra 1 Honors, Physics Honors, English 3 Honors and the Villanova Book Award. Outside of the classroom, she is active as a Director of the Augustinian Youth Ministry and a sacristan for all school masses while being named PCHS Student of the Month three times. She is also a Eucharistic Minister, Joliet

Exchange Club Student of the Month, Kairos Retreat leader, and in Spanish National Honor Society. In addition, she has been a member of the PCHS volleyball team and was named the captain this past year. Outside of school she coaches and referees grade school volleyball and plays the piano at local parishes.

Salutatorian Tianqi “Mike” Hu is the son of Weiping Hu and Hui Wu of Frankfort. Hu is a graduate of Pleasanton Middle School in California. Hu hopes to attend the University of Illinois and major in Computer Science. Mike is a member of the PCHS National Honor Society, was recognized as an AP Scholar with distinction and National Merit Commended Student. Hu has also won numerous class awards for Algebra 2 Honors, Geometry Honors, Chemistry Honors, Web Design, Physics Honors, Pre-Calc Honors, AP Computer Science and AP European History.

Baccalaureate Mass: Monday, 5/21 8:50 a.m., Sacred Heart Gym (Big Gym)

All senior parents and families are invited to join the graduating class, along with the faculty, staff, and student body, in the celebration of Baccalaureate Mass in the Sacred Heart Gymnasium. Immediately following the Mass, we will host a brief reception in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Gymnasium for all guests and graduates. Seniors must be in caps and gowns and wear appropriate dress for this celebration. Shirts and ties are required for boys. No extra decorations on the caps and gowns will be allowed. Failure to comply with our rules will result in the private conferral of the diploma and ineligibility to participate in the public graduation ceremony.

INFORMATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2018

Graduation: Thursday, 5/24 7:30 p.m., Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet

The graduation of the Class of 2017 will be celebrated on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet beginning at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open promptly at 6:30 p.m. Admission is by ticket only. Seating in each section (main floor or balcony) will be on a first arrival basis. Graduates will receive SIX tickets (some main floor and some balcony) for parents and guests. These will be distributed to the graduates at graduation practice on May 17th. If you do not intend to use all six tickets, please return the unused tickets to Mrs. Ball so that requests from other families may be accommodated. If you need special seating for a guest in a wheelchair, please contact Mrs. Kathy Ball at (815) 717-3177 by Monday, May 21, 2018.

Graduation: Appropriate Behavior Maintaining the solemnity of our graduation ceremony at the Rialto Square Theatre is of utmost importance. We call upon students and parents to act in a dignified manner worthy of a Providence Catholic graduation ceremony. This is an occasion meant to honor not only our students, but our families as well. Seniors, we expect that you will conduct yourselves in a respectful way for this occasion.

Parents, please be considerate of the seating policies at the Rialto Square Theatre, especially at the time of admission to the theatre. We also ask that you please wait until all graduates have completely exited the theatre before you leave your seats to meet them in the rotunda.

Diploma Pick-Up: Friday, 5/25 8:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Providence Catholic Main Office

Diplomas are not distributed during the graduation ceremony. Diplomas will be distributed in the Main Office on Friday, May 25th from 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Please note the following:

o Graduates must show a photo ID to obtain their diploma. o This is the ONLY copy of the diploma available. o The senior packet includes: diploma, his/her cumulative folder from

grade school and original health records.

In order to receive a diploma, students must pass all classes on their final report card and all financial accounts must be paid in full. In addition, if a student is disruptive during the graduation ceremony, his/her diploma will be withheld until appropriate consequences have been fulfilled.

Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation Videos Midwest Video Productions (MVP) of Illinois, will offer DVDs of the Baccalaureate Mass and graduation ceremony. Order forms for the DVDs will be included with your graduation tickets (distributed at graduation practice), as well as in the Main Office.

HARVEST DRIVE E-DIRECTORY Please utilize the Harvest Drive E-Directory by patronizing the businesses that support Providence Catholic High School. The E-Directory may be accessed via the PCHS website by selecting the “E-Directory 17-18” button located on the school’s home page. As a bonus, please check out the Platinum Level patrons included in this newsletter. Please contact Mrs. Karen Mahalik, Harvest Drive Coordinator, with any questions at (815) 717-3161.

BUY A BRICK IN THE NEW STUDENT COMMONS Leave your family’s mark at Providence Catholic! Would you like to have an engraved brick paver in front of the new student commons? For just a dollar a day (or $27 per month) over the next three years, you can make a gift to help complete the new addition. Those donating $1000 or more are eligible for a paver with a message on it. Create a permanent place for your student’s legacy to be enshrined in our new building. Here is a link to the form. We are very grateful for the support our parents, alumni, and entire PCHS community has shown for the 100th Anniversary Capital Campaign, Building our Legacy, Every Student...Every Day. Did you know that 97% of our faculty and staff have made a financial gift to the new commons? Join us in supporting this project. You can find more details on our website or contact Jane Lagger at (815) 717-3162.

Stay Connected with Providence Catholic Click on a logo below to connect online with PCHS!

1800 W. Lincoln Highway ∙ New Lenox, Illinois 60451(815) 485-0638 ∙ www.providencecatholic.org

PROVIDENCECatholic High School

Busing Program

PROVIDENCETRANSPORTATION COMPANY

The Providence Transportation Company exists to make it possible for students to get to and from school quickly, conveniently and safely. The company will make reasonable adjustments to bus routes; however, we are unable to provide door-to-door service in most instances. Furthermore, we cannot guarantee that a student will be picked up/dropped off within walking distance from his/her home. For some families, busing may not be feasible due to their remote location or not on a scheduled bus route.

So that fees remain reasonable, Providence Catholic absorbs more than 70% of the cost for each student to ride the bus. Therefore, we appreciate your understanding and flexibility with pick up and drop off sites.

For more information call:

Providence Catholic Transportation Company

(815) 485- 0638

BUSING FEE PER STUDENT

FAMILY DISCOUNTSecond Student ...........10%

Third Student ..............25%

Fourth Student ............FREE

Busing Contract Deadline: June 15, 2018*

*Contracts received after June 15, 2018 may be refused. If accepted, a $100 late fee will be added to your billing and your student may be assigned to a preexisting bus stop.

Zone 1 - $1,225East side of Joliet, New Lenox

Zone 2 - $1,250Crest Hill, West side of Joliet, Rockdale

Zone 3 - $1,275Frankfort, Homer Township Areas, Lockport, Manhattan, Mokena

Zone 4 - $1,325Channahon, Elwood, Green Garden Township, Lemont, Matteson, Oak Forest, Orland Park, Palos Areas, Plainfield, Shorewood, Tinley Park

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BUS ROUTESThe following bus routes run every school day through your area to Providence Catholic: Channahon, Crest Hill, Frankfort, Homer Township, Joliet, Lemont, Lockport, Manhattan, Mokena, New Lenox, Orland Areas, Plainfield, Rockdale, Shorewood and Tinley Park.

During the first few weeks of school, it is necessary to adjust the bus routes with regard to pickup times and locations so that all buses will arrive at school with enough time for students to go to their lockers and proceed to their first class. All buses should arrive at Providence by 7:45 AM. Routes are subject to change at any time to ensure the buses arrive at PCHS on time.

Depending on the route, your bus may stop in or near your subdivision, but will travel only on main streets in subdivisions. We ask parents to understand that students may be required to walk up to six blocks to their bus pickup point. All contracts received after June 15 will be assigned to pre-existing bus stops.

Cluster stops are needed in all zones to shorten bus routes and the length of time that students ride the bus. In some cases, parents may need to drive their student to the closest bus pickup point.

The following cluster stops are:

1. Amoco Station; Mississippi St. in Elwood;

2. 167th & Forest Avenue in Tinley Park;

3. Jewel; Caton Farm & Route #59 in Joliet;

4. Laraway Road and Rt. 45 in Frankfort;

5. St. Mary Immaculate School; Route #59 in Plainfield.

6. Route #6 & I-55 in Channahon

The bus will not wait for students who are not in sight when the bus driver reaches their stop.

PCHS operates several bus routes in the morning over many miles. Because of the vast territory covered, the buses will be on the road for some time. If you live furthest away from the school on the route, you may expect an early pickup

time, since the first pickup usually occurs at the point furthest away or most difficult to access for the bus company. After school, the bus logically goes to the closest point to begin making drop-offs. Unfortunately, those first on the bus in the morning are often the last off the bus in the evening. The majority of pickups begin after 6:15 AM.

The Providence Transportation Company is the final authority on the time and location of bus pickups and drop-offs.

BEHAVIOR ON THE BUSAll Providence Catholic buses are considered to be an extension of the school. While on any Providence Catholic bus, all students are expected to act in accordance with our values and be respectful. Any student reported for inappropriate behavior will be given a detention. Depending on the offense, the student may also be suspended from riding the bus, which will be determined by the Dean’s Office.

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PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 2018-2019 A more comprehensive calendar will be published later in the summer.

*Holy Thursday (4/18/19) and Prom (5/3/19) are traditionally Harvest Drive Free Days TBA in November 2018.

AUGUST 2018 10 New Celtic Welcome 13 First Day of Classes 15 Mass: Assumption 28 Mass: Feast of St. Augustine 29 Meet the Teacher Night

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JANUARY 2019 1-4 Christmas Break 7 Classes Resume 21 No Classes: M.L. King Day 28 Mass: Catholic School Week

SEPTEMBER 2018 3 No Classes: Labor Day 11 Mass: Commissioning of Eucharistic Ministers 24-29 Homecoming Week 29 Homecoming Dance

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FEBRUARY 2019 9 Sweetheart Dance 18 No Classes: Presidents’ Day 21 All-School Retreat Day

OCTOBER 2018 4 Mass & Jr. Recognition Ceremony 8 No Classes: Columbus Day 12 End of the 1st Quarter 23 Parent Teacher Conferences

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MARCH 2019 6 Mass: Ash Wednesday 8 End of 3rd Quarter 14 Parent Teacher Conferences 15 No Classes: Faculty/Staff Retreat 21 NHS Induction

NOVEMBER 2018 1 Mass: All Saints Day 16 Student Council Installation 20 Mass: Thanksgiving Mass 21-23 No Classes: Thanksgiving Break

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APRIL 2019 2 AYM Induction 12 Green & White Hall of Fame 17 Prayer Service & Reconciliation 18* Holy Thursday 19-26 Easter Break 29 Classes Resume

DECEMBER 2018 8 Christmas Dance 18 Mass: Christmas Mass 19 Semester Exams 20 Semester Exams 21 Semester Exams 24-31 No Classes: Christmas Break

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MAY 2019 2 Mass: Mother’s Day Mass 3* Prom 15 Senior Dinner Dance 20 Mass: Baccalaureate 21 Final Exams 22 Final Exams 23 Final Exams 23 Graduation

PLATINUM LEVEL ADVERTISING

Thank you to all patrons who supported Harvest Drive 2017. Below is a listing of all Platinum level sponsors with a link to their ad in the E-Directory. This BONUS listing will be featured in all electronic family newsletters through May 2018. Select ads below for a direct link to the ad listing or view the entire E-Directory on the PCHS website.

ADT Security Services

ALBANY GROUP LLC

American Family Insurance- John S. Janovyak Agency

Inc.

Andrew Roechner Jr. D.D.S

Andromeda Technology Solutions

Apple Chevrolet

Architectural Sealants, Inc.

ASC INDUSTRIES

Ashland Propane Inc

Associated Orthodontists

ATI Physical Therapy

BERNARD E. BRADY & ASSOCIATES, LTD.

Big Future Academics

Brianne Vandenberg Realtor: Keller Williams Preferred

Realty

Burns Photography

Century 21 Affiliated

Church of St. Jude / St. Jude School

Communication Zone, Inc

Cosgrove Construction Inc.

Culver's of New Lenox - Lockport - Joliet-Larkin

Dr Lisa Eckenstein

Dry FX Restoration

Elens & Maichin Roofing & Sheet Metal

ERIC M. O'NEILL, Certified Financial Planner

Fab Werks, Inc.

Gatto's Restaurant and Bar

Gerald Subaru of North Aurora

GS Electric Co., Inc.

Italian Fiesta

Impact Netowrking LLC

J.J. Advantage Security

Kurtz Memorial Chapel

Lionheart Financial Wealth Management

LITTLE BLOSSOM EARLY EDUCATION

Lockport Animal Hospital

Manhattan Dental Care

MCGRATH LEXUS OF WESTMONT

Michael J. Laird

MidCo Inc.

Midwest Orthopedic Consultants

Midwest Utility, Inc.

Morgan Stanley -William R Conte

New Lenox Family Eyecare

NOMBACH ROOFING & TUCKPOINTING

O'Neill & Gaspardo, LLC

Orthodontic Associates, Ltd.

Pella Windows & Doors

Providence Bank & Trust

Quality Glass Block & Window Co.

Saint Mary Catholic Church

Scheck Mechanical Corporation

Sentinel Technologies

Shanahan Insurance

Sharlen Electric Company

Smokin' Z BBQ

The Brad Linthicum Allstate Insurance Agency

Unlimited Masonry & Construction, Inc.

Walsh Family

Western Utility