MR. VANCE'S NEWS TO USE THIS WEEK
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Happy early Valentine's Day! Here are a few facts about Saint Valentine in which this
holiday is named. St. Valentine is the Patron Saint of affianced couples, bee keepers, engaged couples, epilepsy, fainting, greetings, happy marriages, love, lovers, plague, travelers, and young people. He is represented in pictures with birds and roses and his feast day is celebrated on February 14. I hope you have a great weekend celebrating the love of your family.
holiday is named. St. Valentine is the Patron Saint of affianced couples, bee keepers, engaged couples, epilepsy, fainting, greetings, happy marriages, love, lovers, plague, travelers, and young people. He is represented in pictures with birds and roses and his feast day is celebrated on February 14. I hope you have a great weekend celebrating the love of your family.
Thank you for your patience at dismissal and pick up yesterday afternoon, as Mother Nature decided to quickly dump a few inches of snow on us! Parents, students, and staff quickly adjusted and everyone got home safely, some at 9:00pm. We were all safe and that what matters the most. It also came to our attention that parents were texting with their children and changing dismissal plans. I want to remind you that all change of dismissal plans must be called in to the office. The school is liable for your children while they are at school and we must know about these changes. Thanks for your support and cooperation with keeping your children safe!
Enjoy President’s Day on Monday and listen for any changes for next week due to inclement weather. While I am not a weatherman, there are reports of some substantial snow next week. Students will be bringing materials home today in case we need to go remote. Please remember that the email I send to parents is the official word on our closings and delays.
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 St. Ignatius students, staff, and families in your thoughts and prayers.
In Christ's Peace,
In Christ's Peace,
Kevin Vance
Principal
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 12: No School/ School of Faith
February 15: No School/ President’s Day
February 17: Ash Wednesday
Middle of 3rd Quarter, Progress Reports home
February 21: 2nd Gr. First Eucharist Family Mtg
February 22-26: Everybody Counts!
February 28: Track and Field deadline
March 8,9: Remote learning days
March 10: Remote learning only if necessary
March 12: No School, Teacher In-Service/School of Faith 12:30pm
June 7: Deadline to order Yearbook
GENTLE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS
SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Bus Riders in Covid. With the new close-contacts guidance, students who ride the bus and wear their masks no longer have to quarantine if there is a positive case near them. Please consider riding the bus once again to help with the congestion in the parking lots at dismissal.
2. Morning Car Line. Please keep all students in your car until you come to a complete stop, and make sure they get out on the passenger side and get immediately on the sidewalk. Also, if you are walking your children in to school, please be sure to use the crosswalk between the parish office and the cafeteria.
TWO HOUR DELAYS CANCELS ALL MORNING ACTIVITIES
This year, if we are on a TWO HOUR DELAY, ALL MORNING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING MORNING CARE WILL BE CANCELED. Remember, St. Ignatius follows the closing and delay announcements from Northwest Local School District.
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 if 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 if 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.
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH IS
PRUDENCE:
"Making good
decisions in specific circumstances."
decisions in specific circumstances."
SCHOOL NEWS
LUNCH MENU
Week of February 15
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/ Presidents Day
TUESDAY: French toast sticks, sausage, hashbrown
WEDNESDAY: Grilled cheese, Baked Lays
THURSDAY: Popcorn chicken, green beans
FRIDAY: Shrimp poppers, corn
CELEBRATE FAT TUESDAY WITH DEWEY'S PIZZA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Our next Food Fundraiser is Tuesday, February 16 at Dewey’s Pizza on Harrison Avenue. They were gracious enough to extend their donation hours for the whole day (10:00am-9:00pm). This is for CARRY OUT ONLY, not for dine-in or delivery. Please mention the attached flyer when placing your order. Thank you for your support!
Our next Food Fundraiser is Tuesday, February 16 at Dewey’s Pizza on Harrison Avenue. They were gracious enough to extend their donation hours for the whole day (10:00am-9:00pm). This is for CARRY OUT ONLY, not for dine-in or delivery. Please mention the attached flyer when placing your order. Thank you for your support!
HELP WANTED FOR THE ST. I FISH TANK
St. Ignatius is looking for a family to take over care of the fish tank in the library. Ideally, someone in the family would have experience with a fresh water tank. The school owns all equipment necessary for care of the tank. A member of the family would be responsible for checking the fish tank weekly to fill up the food and do a full cleaning of the tank about once a month. Please contact Heather Koch at hkoch@saintischool.org or more information.
CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS' 4TH GRADE BASKETBALL
Coach Weidner's St. Ignatius 4th grade girls team recently won 1st place in the St.Ignatius Basketball tournament! Team members include Livia B., Lucie W., Maura D., Riley F., Sophia F., Marie K., and Alexis T.
ENRICHMENT NEWS
NEWS FROM SCHOOLBELLES
Schoolbelles will be having a two day sale with 20% off everything and free shipping on orders over $75 on February 14 and 15.
Be sure to enter their Giving Tuesday promotion to win an assortment of valuable prizes. They are accepting entries until June 30.
Text "Schoolbelles" to 22828 to be added to their email list.
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY!
Planning for the future is hard especially when you are still paying for the past. Listen! There’s a better way! In Financial Peace University, you’ll learn how to beat debt and make a plan for the future. Sign up for our class at St. Ignatius and start your 14-day free trial of Financial Peace at fpu.com/1133144.
Classes will be in the Fr. Gratsch room behind the parish office on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm, beginning March 4 and ending May 13. The cost is $59.99 for 9 weeks, which includes the online platform with budgeting resources. Safe. Confidential. Limited space.
