MR. VANCE'S NEWS TO USE THIS WEEK
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Mother Nature reminded us that she is in charge this week but we have been able to be in person at least two days and one in remote learning. Once again, I thank you for being supportive during this hectic week. A highlight of the week was celebrating Ash Wednesday as a school "Covid style". Students and staff watched Mass remotely, then received ashes and Communion while in their classrooms. As I walked the hallways, I witnessed our students reverently saying the responses to the prayers, prayerfully praising God, and receiving Christ in the form of the Eucharist. It was a heart-warming experience.
During Lent, we continue to focus on prayer, fasting and almsgiving in our classrooms and hallways. May your Lenten journey be a time to humbly repent and renew your relationship with Christ.
I am amazed by our students who are very resilient. If we watch and listen to them, they will lead us and be examples of how to persevere in difficult situations.
These are unprecedented times, but we are resilient.
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 21: 2nd Grade 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
2021-2022 SCHOOL CALENDAR DRAFT
Please see the draft of the 2021-2022 school calendar for planning purposes. It is still a draft because all the Sacrament dates have not been confirmed yet.
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH IS
PRUDENCE:
"Making good
decisions in specific circumstances."
decisions in specific circumstances."
SCHOOL NEWS
LUNCH MENU
Week of February 22
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 - BLT Salad
MONDAY: Hamburger/Cheeseburger, Baked Lays
TUESDAY: Pepperoni Calzone, green beans
WEDNESDAY: Cheese quesadilla, salad
THURSDAY: Chocolate chip pancakes, gogurt, hashbrown
FRIDAY: Cheese pizza, carrots w/ ranch
EVERYBODY COUNTS!
As with most things this year, Everybody Counts! will be a bit different. Since we cannot have volunteers in the building, each grade level (with the exception of preschool and kindergarten) will have a short video to watch about their grade's subject. Some grades (when feasible) will be able to have an individual activity following Covid guidelines. Although the program will not be as in depth as it normally is, we still wanted to at least give students some exposure to the topics.
Grade 1: Visual Impairment
Grade 2: Hearing Impairment
Grade 3: Intellectual Disabilities
Grade 4: Motor and Orthopedic Impairments
Grade 5: Autism
Grade 6: Learning Disabilities and ADD/ADHD
Grade 7: Health Impairments
Grade 8: Serious Illness
Grade 2: Hearing Impairment
Grade 3: Intellectual Disabilities
Grade 4: Motor and Orthopedic Impairments
Grade 5: Autism
Grade 6: Learning Disabilities and ADD/ADHD
Grade 7: Health Impairments
Grade 8: Serious Illness
MARCH OUTREACH PREGNANCY CENTER WEST
The outreach for March goes to Pregnancy Center West. Pregnancy Center West aims to affirm and maintain the dignity of all human life as created by God. The Center provides many free services including parenting classes, referrals for professional help, educational programs presented in local Catholic schools, diapers, formula, and baby supplies to more than 1,000 clients each year. With your support, the baby bottle campaign will help fund many of the Pregnancy Center West programs and resources that educate, support, and inspire. For more information about Pregnancy Center West, visit www.pc-west.org.
To participate in the Baby Bottle Campaign and Spirit Wear Day return your baby bottles with change, a dollar, donation, or neatly written prayer on Friday March 26. Thank you for your continuing support of Pregnancy Center West!
CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS BASKETBALL!
The 7/8th A team were the St. Ignatius tournament champions. Players include McKenna G., Ady K., Avery A., Lauren H., Hope I., Peyton C., Maddie B., Lucie L. and Kristen B. Team was proudly coached by Mike Durbin and Jess Stross
CONGRATULATIONS BOYS 6TH GRADE BASKETBALL!
Coach Cunningham assistant coach Greg Hubert 6th grade boys city champions. Members of the team include Luke B., Peyton B., Owen W., Evan H., Ryan B., Ethan O., Jack R., Ryan D., Ben F., and Aiden L.
CONGRATULATIONS 8TH GRADE
BOYS BASKETBALL!
Congratulations to the 8th grade D3 basketball team. The team finished 24-1 on the season. Winning the regular season as well as the St. Antoninus, St. Jude, St. Ignatius and St. Dominic tournaments. They capped the season winning the City Tournament. Team members are Drew V. , Austin S., Brandon B., Grant A., Sean C., Landen B., Owen P., Reece M., Ryan C., and Zachary V.
MORE CONGRATULATIONS 8TH GRADE
BOYS BASKETBALL!
Congratulations to the 8th grade D4 basketball team. They won the regular season and City Tournament. They finished 11-1 against competition from their division. This team includes Zach R., Adam H., Jacob T., Ben R., Evan J., Jack L. Willie P., Olivet H., Dominic A., and Alex D.
FAMILY BECOME WHAT YOU ARE!
NEW WEEKLY PARISH VIDEO
The time is right to dig deeper into God’s vision and plan for family life! That is why Brad Macke, our Director of Adult Faith Formation and Outreach, started a new weekly video series on becoming the family we were created to be based on a rich spiritual and theological foundation. Past episodes include topics such as:
**“Marriage as an Image of God”
**“Marriage as an Icon of God’s Love for Us”
**“Family Life is a Path to Holiness”
**“Family Prayer”
**“Family, Finances, and Faith”
Check out both the upcoming and past episodes here on our website: http://bit.ly/FamilyBecomeVideoSeries.
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.
