MR. VANCE'S NEWS TO USE THIS WEEK
MARCH 12, 2021
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I pray this continues to find you healthy and enjoying this spring weather! The temperature and sunshine begs us to get outside and stretch after this cold winter. Take some time this
weekend and enjoy God’s creation.
weekend and enjoy God’s creation.
After being remote this week, I once again want to express my gratitude to all the parents and guardians of our students. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Thank you to the staff from Mercy West who administered the Covid 19 vaccine to our staff this past week. We are very grateful to the administration, staff and nurses who took care of us.
Now that the staff is fully vaccinated, my hope is that we will not need to go remote for the remainder of the year. This could change if we see a spike in cases, but we will do our best to keep students in the building safely. Some students and staff may have to quarantine due to being exposed, but we hope those numbers stay low.
Please keep our 2nd and 7th graders in your thoughts and prayers as they continue their formation for First Communion and Confirmation. Your prayers are a source of strength and support for them.
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
March 15-31: Iowa Tests continue
March 19: End of 3rd quarter
March 20: 7th Grade Confirmation Retreat, 9:00am-3:00pm, church
March 26: Spirit Day/Pregnancy Center West, return baby bottles
March 29: Report cards emailed home
April 1: Holy Thursday, Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper, 7:00pm
April 2: Good Friday, Stations of the Cross, 12:00pm
Celebration of the Lord's Passion, 1:30pm
April 3: Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil, 8:45pm
April 4: Easter Sunday, Masses: 6:30am, 8:30am, 10:15am, 12:00pm April 1-7: Easter Break
April 8: School resumes
April 19: 7th Grade Confirmation at St. Ignatius, 7:00pm
April 20: 7th Grade Confirmation at the Cathedral, 7:00pm
April 24: First Communion, Ms. Schoenfeld, Rm. 114, 1:30pm (private)
April 25: First Communion, Mrs. Rischmann, Rm. 113, 2:30pm (private)
May 1: First Communion, Ms. Eichhold, Rm. 109, 11:00am (private)
May 1: First Communion, Ms. Cassaro, Rm. 118, 1:30pm (private)
May 2: First Communion, Mrs. Crowley, Rm. 111, 2:30pm (private)
June 7: Deadline to order Yearbook
GENTLE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS
SCHOOL COMMITTEE SEEKING 3 NEW MEMBERS
NOMINATION FORM DUE MARCH 19
The St. Ignatius School Committee is seeking three new members for the 2021-2022 school year. The roles of the committee include policy setting for the school that is reflected in the parent/student handbook and members also serve as an advisory group to the principal. Meetings are held throughout the school year at least four to five times. Members also assist with the Ice Cream Social for new students in August and Open House in January during Catholic Schools Week. Members are asked to serve a three year term.
Interested parents should complete the nomination form by March 19.
The nomination form can be found at https://forms.gle/P7MdPoxGvZsEWQ9h8. If more than three people apply, then an election will be needed and your answers from the google form will be shared during the election process. Please direct any questions to Erin Eiser, School Committee Chair at erinmeiser@gmail.com. We'd love for you to consider joining the School Committee.
THE CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DEADLINE EXTENDED THROUGH MARCH 15
The Catholic Education Foundation for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is once again providing needs-based tuition assistance to elementary school students for the 2021-2022 school year. Application deadline has been extended through March 15. For more information and to apply, please visit CatholicBestChoice.org.
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH IS
RESPECT:
"recognizing the dignity of all people."
SCHOOL NEWS
LUNCH MENU
Week of March 15
Hot Lunch-$2.50Double 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
Garden Salad on Fridays during Lent
Garden Salad on Fridays during Lent
MONDAY: Hamburger/cheeseburger, Baked Lays
TUESDAY: Cheese pizza, green beans
WEDNESDAY: Rotini, breadstick, salad
THURSDAY: Chicken fingers, carrots w/ ranch
FRIDAY: Egg and cheese breakfast breadstick, hashbrown
PI DAY 2021
This year’s Pi Day 3.14 is a Sunday! Please celebrate with your families enjoying all things round by eating donuts, pancakes, pizza, pies, get outside and hula hoop, measure the circumference of balls, chalk circles parts, run a 3.14 mile, the possibilities are endless; like pi - 3.1415926535...and on and on!
This year’s Pi Day 3.14 is a Sunday! Please celebrate with your families enjoying all things round by eating donuts, pancakes, pizza, pies, get outside and hula hoop, measure the circumference of balls, chalk circles parts, run a 3.14 mile, the possibilities are endless; like pi - 3.1415926535...and on and on!
Here at St. Ignatius we will celebrate Pi festivities on Monday, March 15 including the annual pi memorization contest. We hear there might be another World Record Ranking this year; how exciting! The students who memorize the most digits for their grade level will earn a Pi T-shirt, and certificates will be given to those students who work hard to memorize digits in the 50, 100, 250, 500 and 1,000 digit clubs. We hope you'll join in the fun!
**Students may wear π day shirts on Monday, March 15 with their uniform.
MARCH PTO FUNDRAISER, CHIPOTLE ON HARRISON AVENUE
TUESDAY, MARCH 16 3:00-9:00PM
Help raise money for the St. Ignatius PTO by having dinner at the Harrison Avenue Chipotle next Tuesday, March 16 from 3:00-9:00pm! St. Ignatius had an awesome turn out in August and they want us back! Thanks for all of your support!
ENRICHMENT NEWS
PRIDE OF LASALLE MARCHING BAND INFORMATION NIGHT
LASALLE BAND ROOM
Pride of La Salle Marching Band is having an information/Grade school night on Wednesday March 17 at 6:00pm for all boys and girls interested in joining the band. There will be snacks, games (guitar hero), band/Colorguard members, and band parents available to answer any questions. Boys and girls in grades 7 to 11 are welcome! Please contact band director, Steven Schwartz, at sschwartz@lasallehs.net for more information.
HOLA Y BIENVENIDOS!
Beginning Conversational Spanish Course for students in grades K-5 will be offered during the 4th quarter. Children will continue to learn Spanish singing, playing, listening, and speaking. Registration form is attached to this Wire and is due, along with $50 fee, on Monday, March 15. For more information, please contact Marsha Davis at 307-2366.
SCHOOLBELLES SALE MARCH 14
Schoolbelles will be having a 20% off everything sale with free shipping and no minimum order on March 14. Text the word "Schoolbelles" to 22828 to join Schoolbelles' email list to be notified of upcoming sales and more.
ST. I MARLINS QUALIFY FOR THE JR. OLYMPIC MEET
5 St. Ignatius Marlins swimmers Jake M., Kyle G., Sydney F., Aubrey B., and Maddie R. qualified for the junior Olympic meet held the first weekend of March at the Keating natatorium.
CONGRATS 5TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL!
The fifth grade B team won the basketball city championship for the season! The team included Nathan G., Xander Z., Eli R., Alex J., AJ S., Owen M., Ryan R., Brody R. and Colby B. They were coached to fame by Christian Harmon and Chase Monroe. What a season!
ST. IGNATIUS GOLF CLASSIC SUPPORTING ST. IGNATIUS TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
MAY 10
Support the St. Ignatius Tuition Assistance Program by signing up for the St. Ignatius Golf Classic on May 10! The event will begin with a shotgun start at 1:00pm at Clovernook Country Club. Followed by dinner also at Clovernook. The cost is $135 per person which includes golf, cart fees, and dinner.
Get a foursome together and send an email to: saintisgolfouting@gmail.com.
For more information and to sign up, go to https://sainti.org/church/news-events/st-ignatius-golf-classic.
THANK YOU ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION!
One aspect of Lent is almsgiving, yet the parish benefits from the generosity of others. This week, our gratitude is owed to the St. Ignatius Athletic Association for their outstanding efforts last weekend to beautify our grounds! Many people, including parents, children, and coaches worked side by side for the parish. Thank you to Nick Kremm and the entire Athletic Association!
PROJECT 5000 BENEFITTING
MARCH 27 AND 28
St. Francis Seraph Ministries (St. Anthony Center) in OTR will be the recipient of our annual Project 5000 collection again this year! Bags with lists of suggested donations of food and personal care items are available at the church doors and can be dropped off before and during all Masses on Palm Sunday weekend, March 27/28.
**Note: this is a change in schedule from previous years. Please call Call Kathy Kaufman at 236-6426 for more information.
(The program is based on the Gospel Story in which Jesus took five loaves of bread and two fish offered by a small boy, and multiplied them to feed 5,000 people. Project 5000 allows community members to give small contributions of food/personal care items and see them multiplied into greater usefulness.)
