MR. VANCE'S NEWS TO USE THIS WEEK
JANUARY 14, 2021
Dear Parents and Guardians,
A New Year's Prayer
Lord, You make all things new
You bring hope alive in our hearts
And cause our Spirits to be born again
Thank you for this new year
For all the potential it holds.
Come and kindle in us
A mighty flame
So that in our time, many will see the wonders of God
And live forever to praise Your glorious name.
- Author Unknown
Lord, You make all things new
You bring hope alive in our hearts
And cause our Spirits to be born again
Thank you for this new year
For all the potential it holds.
Come and kindle in us
A mighty flame
So that in our time, many will see the wonders of God
And live forever to praise Your glorious name.
- Author Unknown
These are unprecedented times, but we are resilient. These are challenging times, but we are hopeful. These are stressful times, but we place our trust in Christ to carry us through. Please continue to keep all Saint Ignatius students, staff, and families in your thoughts and prayers.
In Christ's Peace,
Kevin Vance
Principal
UPCOMING EVENTS
Today: End of 2nd quarter
January 15: No School/ School of Faith
January 18: No School/ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 25: Reports emailed home
January 29: Spirit Day/ American Heart Association
February 1-5: Catholic Schools Week
February 12: No School/ School of Faith
February 15: No School/ President’s Day
GENTLE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS
Covid 19 Cases in your Family?
If Covid 19 affects your family, we ask that you contact our school nurse, Mrs. Kathy Reder at kreder@saintischool.org.
Please let her know if someone in your family has tested positive or that they have been
quarantined due to exposure to the virus. This information will help us track how prevalent it is in our community and plan for the future of your child's education.
If Covid 19 affects your family, we ask that you contact our school nurse, Mrs. Kathy Reder at kreder@saintischool.org.
Please let her know if someone in your family has tested positive or that they have been
quarantined due to exposure to the virus. This information will help us track how prevalent it is in our community and plan for the future of your child's education.
Can Shorts be worn through the Winter?
Students in grades preschool through 5 should be wearing pants during the winter months. We are doing a trial for students in grades 6, 7, and 8 to continue to wear shorts if they so decide. Students wearing shorts will continue to go outside for recess just like the girls who are wearing their skirts. Please dress warmly.
Students in grades preschool through 5 should be wearing pants during the winter months. We are doing a trial for students in grades 6, 7, and 8 to continue to wear shorts if they so decide. Students wearing shorts will continue to go outside for recess just like the girls who are wearing their skirts. Please dress warmly.
THE CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Catholic Education Foundation for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 elementary school (K-8) tuition assistance grants. All grants are needs-based, and can be used at any Catholic elementary school within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Typically, awards have ranged from $250 to $1,200 per qualified student. Please go to www.catholicbestchoice.org by February 8 to apply.
REGISTRATION FOR 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR – Due JANUARY 29
Re-Enrollment for current students:
Registration applications for current St. Ignatius School students for next school year are now available.
Re-Enrollment for current students:
Registration applications for current St. Ignatius School students for next school year are now available.
- Log in to your GetAlma account: https://saintignatius.getalma.com
- Click on a student where it says “Alma Start Forms and Tasks”
- This will automatically take you to your Alma Start account.
- Scroll to the bottom and click 2021-2022 Re-Enrollment and click the blue font that says “Complete the Re-Enrollment form below”, tap to begin on the next screen and complete the form. Once you complete the form and have clicked the green complete button, be sure to click the GREEN SUBMIT button on the next screen.
- Once complete, you will see 1/1 next to where it says “Complete the Re-Enrollment form below” and the Outcome Actions will say “Pending Re-Register”
- You need to complete this process for all students currently enrolled in St. Ignatius School, even if you do not plan to return next year.
- If you have any questions regarding your Re-Enrollment for next year, please contact Joyce Cross. If you have questions regarding your Alma Account, please contact Alma Support directly.
If you need to enroll a NEW student, please go to our website at https://sainti.org/school/prospective-families/2021-admission/ and see the directions on the right hand side of the page.
SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT
This pertains to the Parking Lot where the basketball hoops are located and the new preschool entrance. With the preschool entrance being located in this area, more cars are parking here for dismissal at the end of the day. We ask that every driver pull into a designated parking spot and park. When leaving, please follow the lanes that are created for traffic flow and not drive across numerous parking spots when exiting. We have seen delay in buses getting to their location and the possibility of fender benders between cars.
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
COVID
To clarify sickness in your home: If someone in your home gets tested for COVID, your children MUST stay home while waiting on test results. If the test comes back positive, let me know and we will discuss how long they have to stay home. IF a household member is sick with obvious symptoms of COVID, but has not been to the doctor or tested yet, please call me to discuss if your kids should come to school during this time. Thank you.
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH IS
FORTITUDE:
"being brave and strong in the face of trials"
SCHOOL NEWS
LUNCH MENU
Week of January 18
Hot Lunch-$2.50
Double Entree (grades 4-8) $1.50
Salad Entree-$3.25
Milk/Juice-$0.50
Every meal includes fruit and milk
Salad of the Week - Garden Salad
MONDAY: NO SCHOOL/ MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
TUESDAY: Chocolate chip pancake, go-gurt, hashbrown
WEDNESDAY: Chicken fingers, corn
THURSDAY: Mac and cheese, green beans
FRIDAY: Pepperoni pizza, salad
JANUARY SPIRIT DAY OUTREACH
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Submitted by Elaina L.
Our next Spirit Day is Friday, January 29. Our prayers and dollar donations will be for the American Heart Association. For nearly 100 years, the AHA has been fighting heart disease and strokes, striving to save and improve lives. Funding research is an important role of the American Heart Association's lifesaving mission. New knowledge resulting from the AHA research benefits millions of lives around the world. The AHA has been working with researchers, medical experts, and families to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 virus. For 43 years, the American Heart Association has been partnering with educators in elementary, middle and high schools across the nation to help educate students about healthy living. For a one dollar donation or a written prayer, students can wear spirit wear to school instead of their uniforms.
JANUARY RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER
RAISING CANES, TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 4:00-10:00pm
Stop by Raising Cane's at 3820 Race Road, on Tuesday, January 19 from 4:00-10:00pm. Mention the St. Ignatius PTO Fundraiser in the drive thru, and Cane's will donate 30% of the sales to the school! That’s right...the flyer says 15% but right now Cane’s is doubling their donation!
Thank you for your amazing support and ENJOY!
Thank you for your amazing support and ENJOY!
TIME TO ORDER YOUR 2020-2021 YEARBOOK!
It is time to order your 2020-2021 Yearbook! You can send you payment in the envelope that is coming home today, or order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com. The school name is "St. Ignatius Sch", and the ID code is 2500421. Basic cost of the yearbook is $19, with many upgrades available. Don't miss out! Check your child's backpack today, or see the attached flyer.
2021 Softball/Baseball
The 2021 Softball and Baseball signups have been extended through Sunday, January 17 until midnight. The link to sign up is: https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/sainti.
Baseball: Please sign up according to these categories: 5U(preschool), 7U(K and 1st grade), 9U(2nd and 3rd grade), 11U(4th and 5th grade), 13U(6th and 7th grade), 15U(8th grade and up.)
2021 Boys' Volleyball is 3rd through 8th grade and the signup has been extended through Sunday, 1/24.
For more information, please contact the coordinators.
Softball: Damon Bowling and Todd Burman: stignatiussoftball@gmail.com
Baseball: Adam Eiser: stignatiusbaseball@gmail.com
Boys' Volleyball: Valerie Bender: valeriebender4@gmail.com
St. Ignatius Track & Field 2021 Online Registration Information
St. Ignatius Track & Field will offer online registrations until 11:59pm on Sunday, February 28. To begin the registration process, please visit the home page of the Athletic Association web site at http://saintiaa.org.
There you will be able to login to your existing account or establish a new account with Blue Sombrero/SportsConnect.
Coordinator: Jerry Paul
Home: 598-5616
Mobile:238-1132
email: jmpaul44@gmail.com
Web Site: http://saintiaa.org (Click on Track & Field)
Coaches are needed in all Grades. Please contact Jerry Paul for details.
St. Ignatius Track & Field will offer online registrations until 11:59pm on Sunday, February 28. To begin the registration process, please visit the home page of the Athletic Association web site at http://saintiaa.org.
There you will be able to login to your existing account or establish a new account with Blue Sombrero/SportsConnect.
Coordinator: Jerry Paul
Home: 598-5616
Mobile:238-1132
email: jmpaul44@gmail.com
Web Site: http://saintiaa.org (Click on Track & Field)
Coaches are needed in all Grades. Please contact Jerry Paul for details.
ENRICHMENT NEWS
CHESS CLUB GOING VIRTUAL THIS YEAR!
Registration for students in grades 1-8 is open until January 29. Players will meet once a week via Zoom and will have access to the ChessKid App on their school device.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, contact Julie Strasser or Trisha Maxwell at saintichessclub2021@gmail.com
Please see the attached flyer to register.
NEW VIDEO SERIES FOR ST. IGNATIUS FAMILIES!
There are many reasons that the time is right to dig deeper into God’s vision for family life, so we can answer questions like:
**What does it mean to be a family, especially a Christian family?
**How do we set our family priorities?
**What should our family routines be?
**Do everyday things like food, exercise, finances, chores, technology, and personalities have anything to do with our Catholic faith?
These are questions that Brad Macke in our Evangelization and Catechesis parish office is setting out to answer in a new St. Ignatius weekly video series called Family, Become What You Are! Access the videos here on our website: http://bit.ly/FamilyBecomeVideoSeries.
