MR. VANCE'S NEWS TO USE THIS WEEK
AUGUST 27, 2021
Dear Parents and Guardians,
On Wednesday, after many months of planning, the 2021-2022 school year started, with 1,154 students registered and attending classes at St. Ignatius. One hundred fifty adults come to this building every day to care for and support your children as they discover their God given talents and gifts. We begin and end our day in prayer thanking the Great Teacher, Jesus, who is the reason for our school. During this year, we will also take time to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of this school. Most of all, we are grateful.
Each year, I take time to identify a book that the school will use as a focus. This year we are using the book, Be You! The author, Peter Reynolds, reminds the readers that they are unique and special. Reynolds reminds readers to, "be your own work of art;To be patient, persistent, and true. Because there is one, and only one, YOU.” This book easily reinforces our Theology of the Body program where we teach children that they are unique, loved and valued because they are created in God’s image. We have also expressed this core belief with messages for students and adults near all the exits of the building, so as people leave St. I's, they are reminded that they are loved and valued. For more information on the Theology of the Body program and our virtues program, please see the flyer in this edition of the Wire.
We would like to offer our sincere gratitude to the parishioners of St. Ignatius. Through their continued stewardship and generosity, each child receives approximately $350 in financial support. School families who continue with weekly Mass attendance, volunteering at school and/or parish, and making a financial contribution will receive this parish grant. St. Ignatius School continues to be a remarkable school providing for a rigorous education immersed in prayer, worship and service to Jesus Christ. This exemplary education is due in part to the support of all members of this parish, and on behalf of all the students, students, and parents, I say thank you.
May this upcoming week be filled with much joy, happiness, and prayer.
May this upcoming week be filled with much joy, happiness, and prayer.
In Christ's Peace,
Kevin Vance
Principal
IMPORTANT REMINDERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
FORMS, FORMS, FORMS!
Please take time this weekend to complete the electronic forms that were sent to you last week. If you are having difficulty locating and completing them, please call the office at 389-3242, and we will be happy to help you.
Please take time this weekend to complete the electronic forms that were sent to you last week. If you are having difficulty locating and completing them, please call the office at 389-3242, and we will be happy to help you.
CAR RIDERS AND DROP OFF TIMES IN THE MORNING
Kindergarten through 8th grade
The school will open at 8:15am for car riders in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. As students enter the building, they should report directly to their homeroom. We cannot accept any students, other than morning care students, prior to 8:15am.
The school will open at 8:15am for car riders in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. As students enter the building, they should report directly to their homeroom. We cannot accept any students, other than morning care students, prior to 8:15am.
**Please remember to use the crosswalk (near the parish office) when needing to cross through the drop-off line. Please do not walk through the car line, or allow your children to walk through the cars.
PreSchool
PreSchool children may start arriving at 8:30am for the morning program, and 12:35pm for the afternoon program.
CAR RIDERS AND PICK UP AT THE END OF THE DAY
Dismissal at the end of the day will begin at 3:30pm. Car riders will be dismissed in groups according to their last name. We ask that parents/guardians park in a marked space, and walk over to the front of school and pick up your child from the sidewalk. This is a safety concern and issue that needs all of our attention so that no one gets injured. Parents can come to the main door of school or to the cafeteria door to pick up their children. We will not permit children to run through the parking lots to parents parked all over campus this year.
SAFEPARISH
SafeParish is the new Child Protection Platform for the AoC, taking the place of VIRTUS.
By now all volunteers and employees should have received an email from SafeParish inviting them to register for their SafeParish account. If you did not receive the email, please check your spam or junk mail folders. You can also find a copy of the SafeParish registration instructions by going to the AoC’s Safe Environment Office webpage at https://catholicaoc.org/offices/safe-environment and going to Top Resources and then clicking the link for SafeParish.
All new volunteers and employees should follow the SafeParish registration instructions for creating a SafeParish account. During the registration process new volunteers and employees will be invited to complete their online background check and their child protection training online. New employees will also need to complete manual fingerprinting and submit a B4 form for approval.
K-12 Billing and Payment Program
For the 2021-2022 school year, St. Ignatius School will be using the K-12 Payment Center to bill all fees and charges. These fees and charges will include any field trip fee, technology, repair fees, Before School Care, After School Care, lunch, and any other fee that may be needed during the school year. You will be able to pay online using the K12 system or send a check to the school office. Watch for more information on how to access your account.
For the 2021-2022 school year, St. Ignatius School will be using the K-12 Payment Center to bill all fees and charges. These fees and charges will include any field trip fee, technology, repair fees, Before School Care, After School Care, lunch, and any other fee that may be needed during the school year. You will be able to pay online using the K12 system or send a check to the school office. Watch for more information on how to access your account.
SAVE THE DATE! SEPTEMBER 10
PARISH PICNIC AT STRICKER'S GROVE,
We will have our Parish Picnic at Stricker's Grove on Friday, September 10, 5:00-10:00pm. Admission is free. You may not bring beer into the park, but you may purchase it there. Everyone is invited. Bring the family for an enjoyable evening at Stricker's Grove!
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
We strongly recommend that if your child is not feeling well, to NOT send them to school and to consult your doctor.
Guidelines For Keeping Students Home From School:
At this time, St. Ignatius will utilize the public health case definition for COVID-19 and request:
If your child is showing any 2 of the following symptoms:
**Fever (over 100 degrees Fahrenheit)
**Chills
**Rigors (chills and shivering)
**Myalgia (muscle pain)
**Headache
**Sore throat
**Nausea
**Vomiting
**Diarrhea
**Congestion
**Runny nose
or at least one of the following:
**Cough
**Shortness of breath
**New olfactory disorder (loss of smell)
**New taste disorder
and no other differential diagnosis is present, we ask you to keep your child home, consult your healthcare provider and consider getting COVID-19 testing.
COVID Vaccinations:
If your child has been vaccinated, please consider sending me a copy of their vaccine card for their file. It will be useful in the event of an exposure.
Thanks!,
Kathy Reder
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
Kathy Reder RN BSN
St. Ignatius Loyola School
Ph 389-3242 ext 4
Fax 389-3251
kreder@saintischool.org
Kathy Reder RN BSN
St. Ignatius Loyola School
Ph 389-3242 ext 4
Fax 389-3251
kreder@saintischool.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept. 6 No School/Labor Day
Sept. 10: Parish picnic, Stricker's Grove,
Sept. 16 School Pictures PreK-8 (grade levels TBD)
Sept. 17 School Pictures PreK-8 (grade levels TBD)
Sept. 22 2nd Grade Parent Meeting, 7:00pm
Sept. 27 Middle of 1st quarter/ Progress Reports go home
Oct. 1 No School/ School of Faith
SCHOOL NEWS
LUNCH MENU
Week of August 30
Hot Lunch $2.75**
Double Entree (grades 4-8) $1.75**
(please note that lunch increased by $0.25 this year)
Salad Entree- $3.25
Milk/Juice- $0.50
Every meal includes a choice of fruit and milk
Salad of the Week: Cobb
MONDAY: Hamburger/cheeseburger, tater tots
TUESDAY: mini corn dogs, baked beans
WEDNESDAY: Mac and cheese, green beans
THURSDAY: Sausage and pancake on stick, hash brown
FRIDAY: Dough pretzels with cheese, corn
THANK YOU SIGN GREETERS!
St. Ignatius School would like to thank Sign Greeters Cincinnati for the Graduation sign displayed at the entrance of school. Two out of the five days were free of charge, and we would like to thank Sign Greeters for being so generous. Please follow them on social media!
Website: https://signgreeters.com/greeter/cincinnati-yard-greetings/
Instagram: @signgreeterscincinnati
Facebook: @signgreeterscincinnati
Website: https://signgreeters.com/greeter/cincinnati-yard-greetings/
Instagram: @signgreeterscincinnati
Facebook: @signgreeterscincinnati
ALTAR SERVER TRAINING SEPTEMBER 8 AND 10
On September 8 and 10, there will be a server training for the 5th graders and anyone who had missed the server training session in August. It will be at 2:00pm, lead by Fr. Christian. Students will go over to church with their class/ the 5th grade classes.
THE SPIRIT SHOP IS NOW OPEN!
All your spirit wear and uniform needs can be purchased online at https://sainti.org/school/spiritshop/. New items will be here soon! All orders will be either sent home with your student or picked up outside the school office. At this time we will not have any open hours but if you have questions, please email or contact us on Facebook.
All your spirit wear and uniform needs can be purchased online at https://sainti.org/school/spiritshop/. New items will be here soon! All orders will be either sent home with your student or picked up outside the school office. At this time we will not have any open hours but if you have questions, please email or contact us on Facebook.
ST. IGNATIUS DRAMA PRESENTS SOMEWHERE IN OZ
Come join the fun with St. Ignatius Drama as we follow the characters we all know and love on a journey through Oz! Students in Grades 3-8 are eligible to join. Please see the flyer attached to this Wire for details and sign up instructions!
PICTURE DAY(S) SEPTEMBER 16 AND 17
St. Ignatius is going with a new company this year, and Picture Days will be on September 16 and 17. Schedules will be coming soon as to which day your student will be having their picture taken. Please go to https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/st-ignatius-of-loyola-school/fall-pictures-9-16-2021-25/optIn for more information, and to sign up to receive updates via email regarding the school portraits. There is also a flyer attached to this Wire for more information.
ENRICHMENT NEWS
AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS REGISTRATION NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 FROM 6:00-8:00pm.
American Heritage Girls registration will be in the parking lot at St. Ignatius on Wednesday, September 1 from 6:00-8:00pm. Look for the balloons! The rain location will be Loyola Hall. Families can learn about American Heritage Girls (AHG) and sign up on the spot. Returning families may drop off paperwork or fill it out there. There will also be a fun activity for kids while parents complete paperwork.
AHG is a character building ministry for girls ages 5-18 and all units meet at the same time in Loyola Hall on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 3:30-5:15pm, September-May. There are a lot of exciting things going on at AHG, so come and find out! Please contact the troop coordinator, Elena McSwane, for more information at emcswane@yahoo.com or 225-5779.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
URSULINE
Shadow Days. There are many dates available. Please schedule on our website at www.ursulineacademy.org/admissions/shadow.
HSPT Prep Class, Mondays: September 27, October 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 4:00-6:00pm. For more information and registration, please go to https://www.ursulineacademy.org/admissions/entrance-test.
8th Grade Day, Saturday, August 28, 10:00am-2:00pm in-person on Ursuline's campus. There will be an informational meeting for parents about the High School application process from 10:00-11:00am. Rising 8th graders are invited to spend a fun day learning about all aspects of Ursuline from current UA students.
For more information about any of these events, please contact Mary Claire Simpson at MSimpson@ursulineacademy.org.
ELDER
Shadow Days, for preferred Shadow Days and additional information, please go to www.elderhs.org/shadow.
Financial Aid & Scholarship Information Night, Thursday, September 16 from 6:00-7:00pm. Please RSVP at www.elderhs.org. Check out the “Upcoming Events” at the bottom of our homepage. This event is intended for 8th grade parents/guardians.
Grade School Soccer Night, Saturday, September 25. JV at 5:00pm., Varsity at 7:00pm.
Games are played at the PAC, 1915 Quebec Rd.
Games are played at the PAC, 1915 Quebec Rd.
Elder and Seton Football Tailgate Party and Grade School Night, Friday, October 8.
All 7th and 8th grade students are invited to a free tailgate party. Party begins at 5:30pm, kickoff at 7:00pm. Please register www.elderhs.org. Check out the “Upcoming Events” at the bottom of our homepage.
MERCY McAULEY
Shadow Days. Registration for 8th grade Shadow Days is now open! Visit
www.mercymcauley.org/shadow for more information and to register.
www.mercymcauley.org/shadow for more information and to register.
HSPT Prep Class. October 23, October 30 November 6, and November 13, from 9:00-11:00am. The cost is $75. Please visit www.mercymcauley.org/hsptprep for details and to register.
Grade School Soccer Night, September 16. JV at 4:15pm, Varsity at 6:00pm.
Grade School Soccer Night, September 16. JV at 4:15pm, Varsity at 6:00pm.
Grade School Volleyball Night, September 30. JVB at 4:30pm, JV at 5:30pm, Varsity at 6:30pm
SETON
SETON
Shadow Days. All 8th grade girls are invited to schedule your shadow visit today! Shadow dates include October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 19. Please register today at www.setoncincinnati.org!
Grade School Volleyball Night, Tuesday, August 31. Festivities begin at 6:00pm in the Seton Commons with the Varsity game beginning at 6:30pm.
Grade School Soccer Night, Wednesday, September 15. Festivities begin at 6:30pm at the PAC (1915 Quebec Road) with the Varsity game beginning at 7:00pm.
RETROUVAILLE IS A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGES
Retrouvaille offers a welcoming and loving space to couples who have been living with difficulties in their marriage. Retrouvaille offers hope: hope that it is not too late, the hope of a different and better marriage.
It also helps couples to listen, to forgive, to be reconciled, and to move into a better future believing that God loves them and with His help and their efforts, their marriage can be healed. For more information about the Retrouvaille programs, please call 456-5413. To register, please visit the website, helpourmarriage.org. The next program is September 10-12.
It also helps couples to listen, to forgive, to be reconciled, and to move into a better future believing that God loves them and with His help and their efforts, their marriage can be healed. For more information about the Retrouvaille programs, please call 456-5413. To register, please visit the website, helpourmarriage.org. The next program is September 10-12.
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
IS COMING TO ST. IGNATIUS
Planning for the future is hard when you’re still paying for the past! Listen—there’s a better way! Join my Financial Peace University class, and we’ll learn how to beat debt and make a plan for the future together! Interested? Join us at St Ignatius Loyola Church starting Thursday, September 16. You can sign up and start your 14- day free trial of Financial Peace at fpu.com/1139088.
Planning for the future is hard when you’re still paying for the past! Listen—there’s a better way! Join my Financial Peace University class, and we’ll learn how to beat debt and make a plan for the future together! Interested? Join us at St Ignatius Loyola Church starting Thursday, September 16. You can sign up and start your 14- day free trial of Financial Peace at fpu.com/1139088.
ST. IGNATIUS SVdP CONFERENCE MINISTRY
As we approach the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul, the St. Ignatius SVdP Conference would like to invite parishioners to consider becoming an SVDP volunteer.
Opportunities include being:
- a prayer partner
- a call taker for those neighbors seeking help (food, clothing, shelter…),
- a member visiting homes of neighbors seeking help,
- a data entry volunteer with computer access and some computer skills
- a call taker for those neighbors seeking help (food, clothing, shelter…),
- a member visiting homes of neighbors seeking help,
- a data entry volunteer with computer access and some computer skills
SVdP welcomes all men and women over the age of 18!
For more information on volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul, please go to https://www.svdpcincinnati.org/volunteer/.
To learn more about being a St. Ignatius SVDP Vincentian volunteer, please contact St. Ignatius SVdP Conference president, Tony Redden at svdp@sainti.org.
TRIUMPH ENERGY AND MONFORT HEIGHTS SHELL "GIVING PUMP" THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30
Triumph Energy has partnered with Shell to give back to the community. Visit your local Shell station in Monfort Heights at 5233 North Bend Road to help support St. Ignatius Loyola Church. For every gallon pumped at this station's “Giving Pump” between August 1 and September 30, Triumph Energy will donate 1 cent to the church.
**Please note you must use the pump that is wrapped in the “Giving Pump” decals in order to help support the church.
EVER CONSIDER BECOMING CATHOLIC?
Do you have questions about the Catholic faith and why Catholics do what they do? Do you have a son or daughter receiving a Sacrament this upcoming year and you desire to be able to teach and guide him/her spiritually and morally? Do you have a son or daughter who comes home from school talking about what they are learning in religion class and wish you knew more about the Catholic faith, so you could talk more about it with him/her? Do you watch your spouse receive Holy Communion at Mass and wish you could also receive Jesus into yourself, as well as share that deeper spiritual bond with your spouse?
If any of these describe you (or someone you know), please consider coming to our Becoming Catholic-RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) gatherings, where you can get your questions answered, learn more about God’s plans and desires for your life, grow in prayer and friendship, and consider the gift of becoming Catholic. Attending the Becoming Catholic-RCIA meetings does NOT mean a person is committing to becoming Catholic, but rather is open to the possibility. God honors each person’s free will and so do we! Our gatherings will be every Tuesday from 7:00-8:30pm in the Ignatius Center across the street from the church, beginning September 7. Each meeting will include prayer, a presentation, Q&A/conversation, and sometimes a person sharing their own personal story as a Catholic.
If you want to talk about Becoming Catholic-RCIA, to hear more and get your questions answered, please contact Brad Macke at 661-6565, option 7, ext. 2743 or bmacke@sainti.org. If you would like someone to reach out to you, fill out this interest form: https://bit.ly/RCIAbecomingCatholicInterestForm. You can also check out our website for more information: https://bit.ly/SaintIBecomingCatholicRCIA.
If any of these describe you (or someone you know), please consider coming to our Becoming Catholic-RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) gatherings, where you can get your questions answered, learn more about God’s plans and desires for your life, grow in prayer and friendship, and consider the gift of becoming Catholic. Attending the Becoming Catholic-RCIA meetings does NOT mean a person is committing to becoming Catholic, but rather is open to the possibility. God honors each person’s free will and so do we! Our gatherings will be every Tuesday from 7:00-8:30pm in the Ignatius Center across the street from the church, beginning September 7. Each meeting will include prayer, a presentation, Q&A/conversation, and sometimes a person sharing their own personal story as a Catholic.
If you want to talk about Becoming Catholic-RCIA, to hear more and get your questions answered, please contact Brad Macke at 661-6565, option 7, ext. 2743 or bmacke@sainti.org. If you would like someone to reach out to you, fill out this interest form: https://bit.ly/RCIAbecomingCatholicInterestForm. You can also check out our website for more information: https://bit.ly/SaintIBecomingCatholicRCIA.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: YEAR OF BEAUTY
Check out our Young Adult ministry’s exciting plans this year! https://sainti.org/church/young-adult-ministry/
FLYERS
