St. Alexander And St. Patricia Celebrate Catholic Schools Week

St. Alexander and St. Patricia schools are spiffing up its halls and classrooms in anticipation of National Catholic Schools Week, which begins Jan. 26 and runs through Feb. 1. Each year, the last week of January is set aside where Catholic schools observe with week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2019 is "Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed."

St. Alexander Catholic School, 7025 W 126th St, Palos Heights, 708-448-0408

Based on Catholic values and traditions, St. Alexander School educates students to be socially responsible, morally sound and economically aware citizens in a culturally diverse society. St. Alexander School will host a “New Family Open House” from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 25.

Parents can register their child with a $100 non-refundable check, an original birth certificate and baptismal certificate. St. Alexander offers:

• Comprehensive educational program designed to meet students varying needs and abilities
• Curriculum utilizes state-of-the-art technology, the arts and physical education

Families can meet with families and answer questions.

St. Patricia Catholic School, 9000 S 86th Ave., Hickory Hills, 708-598-8200

St. Patricia kicks off Catholic Schools Week with a 9:30 a.m. mass, Sunday, Jan. 26, followed by an open house and tours of the preschool and kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms. Tours will be led by current families, students and alumni. St. Patricia Principal Jamie Nowinski and teachers will be available to answer questions. The school offers:

• Wide array of learning opportunities
• Spanish language classes for all grades, including preschool
• Fully equipped science lab and STEM activities
• Competitive sports programs
• Fine arts studies with music and art classes
• Annual spring musical and more