MR. VANCE'S NEWS FOR THE WEEK
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Dear Parents and Guardians,
During the month of November, we focus on the virtue of Stewardship. Students and staff are taking time to better understand the meaning of this virtue and how to practice it in their lives. Stewardship is defined as "using your time, talent, and treasure to make the Church and world a better place for others". Some great examples of people who lived this virtue include St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Blessed Fra Angelico, and St. Joseph Moscati.
It is hard to believe, but we are already planning for the 2022-2023 school year! On Thursdays after school, we are conducting tours for new families. If you know someone who is interested in our school, please have them call the school office at 389-3242 to schedule a tour. The New Student application portal is now open on our website at https://sainti.org/school/about/news-events/2022-2023-prospective-family-meetings/.
Current students can begin registering for next year on December 6.
I continue to lift you, our families, up in prayer every day. Please continue to pray for the
students, staff, and benefactors of this school. It is a source of strength and support.
In Christ’s Peace,
Kevin Vance
Principal
UNIFORM SHORTS UPDATE
At the recent School Committee meeting, the committee voted on a change to the school
uniform. Effective today, students can wear shorts all year long. Student and parents need to be reminded that we do go outside at recess when it is cold.
At the recent School Committee meeting, the committee voted on a change to the school
uniform. Effective today, students can wear shorts all year long. Student and parents need to be reminded that we do go outside at recess when it is cold.
ABSENCES AND LATE ARRIVALS
A gentle reminder that if your child is going to be absent or arrive late to school, we must receive a phone call by 9:00am. Thank you!
CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION GRANTS FOR 2022-2023
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL FEBRUARY 6
If you are in need of tuition assistance, The Catholic Education Foundation has opened the
application window for the 2022-2023 school year. Applications are being accepted until
February 6, 2022. Please go to: https://catholicbestchoice.org/tuition-aid/k-8-tuition-
information/ for more information and to apply.
If you are in need of tuition assistance, The Catholic Education Foundation has opened the
application window for the 2022-2023 school year. Applications are being accepted until
February 6, 2022. Please go to: https://catholicbestchoice.org/tuition-aid/k-8-tuition-
information/ for more information and to apply.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Just a quick reminder that Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for the afternoon of Thursday, November 18, and Monday, November 22.
THANKSGIVING BREAK
School will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 24-Friday, November 26. We look forward to welcoming the students back in the building on Monday, November 29.
School will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 24-Friday, November 26. We look forward to welcoming the students back in the building on Monday, November 29.
ST. I COMMUNITY AT BENGALS GAME!
Join the St. Ignatius community at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, December 26 at 1:00pm for the rivalry game against the Ravens. Students, teachers, staff, alumni, parents, family and friends will receive the group discount by purchasing through the link shown below.
Section 311 is $57/ticket and section 312 is $43/ticket.
To get your discounted tickets, visit: https://fevo.me/stignatiusloyola
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
STEWARDSHIP: Returning to God the first fruits of your time, talent, and treasure.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov. 16: Marco's Pizza fundraiser
Nov. 17: New toy collection for McCreary County
Nov. 18: Conferences
Nov. 19: Spirit Day/ McCreary County
Nov. 22: Conferences
Nov. 24-26: Thanksgiving break
Dec. 4: First Penance Family Service, 11:00am, Rms. 115, 118, PSR
Dec. 4: First Penance Family Service, 1:00pm, Rms. 109, 111, 114
Dec. 6: Enrollment for 2022-2023 school year begins
Dec. 14: El Rancho Grande fundraiser
Dec. 20-Jan. 2: Christmas break
Jan. 3: Happy New Year! School Resumes
**HEISEL'S HEADLINES**
Families are invited to bring a NEW toy for those less fortunate on Wednesday, November 17, which will be sent to families in McCreary County, Kentucky. We are asking for one toy (possibly $20 or less) from families. Please have your child drop off their new toy in the cafeteria on their way to homeroom that morning.
ST. LEO USED TOY DRIVE
Thank you to everyone who donated used toys to the St. Leo Toy Drive. If you forgot to bring your toys this week or would like to contribute further, clean, gently used toys can be dropped off directly to St. Leo's Parish. Infant clothing is also needed and will be gladly accepted.
Any items you would like to donate can be turned in at St. Leo’s parish office December 1-3 from 10:00am-1:00pm, or Saturday, December 4 from 10:00am-noon.
You can also check out their wish list on Amazon:
BOXES OF JOY
A big THANK YOU to this generous community for all the support you gave our Boxes of Joy project! We have been able to collect around 400 boxes filled with small gifts that will surely bring JOY to the lives of so many children this Christmas! Our boxes will be shipping out next week, so please get any extra supplies or loose boxes you still have turned in by Monday, November 15.
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
COVID-19 Vaccine Reminder: If your child is vaccinated for COVID-19, please send or email a copy of their completed (two step) vaccination card to Mrs. Reder, the school nurse, after the second dose.
SCHOOL NEWS
LUNCH MENU
Week of November 15
Hot Lunch $2.75
Double Entree (grades 4-8) $1.75
Salad Entree- $3.25
Milk/Juice- $0.50
Every meal includes a choice of fruit and milk
Salad of the Week: GARDEN
MONDAY: Egg and cheese breakfast breadstick, hash browns, gogurt
TUESDAY: Chicken nuggets, broccoli w/ cheese
WEDNESDAY: Steak hoagie, Baked Lays
THURSDAY: Cheese pizza, salad
FRIDAY: 3 or 4 way, kidney beans, oyster crackers
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
IT'S MARCO'S PIZZA TIME AGAIN!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Come out to support St. Ignatius and this St. I family owned restaurant on Tuesday, November 16. Read all of the details as this fundraiser takes place all day to avoid long wait times, takes place at two local locations, and allows you to tell all of your children’s teachers for a chance for them to win a class pizza party!
Also, mark your calendars for El Rancho Grande on Harrison Avenue, Tuesday, December 14. Watch for more information coming soon!
Also, mark your calendars for El Rancho Grande on Harrison Avenue, Tuesday, December 14. Watch for more information coming soon!
CONGRATULATIONS TO RYLIE B. AND KAYLIN B.!
Congratulations to Rylie B. and Kaylin B.! Their design was selected for the 8th grade class T-shirt! We had 21 entries, and the students voted for their favorite design. Thanks to all of the students for their participation and creativity in their designs. What a great showing of school spirit for the Class of 2022!
CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR THE ST. IGNATIUS FACULTY AND STAFF
Each year, the PTO collects donations from families towards the gifts for ALL of the St. Ignatius staff, which includes teachers, specialists, music, physical education, art, nurse, cafeteria staff, aides, office and administrative staff. All contributions are pooled together and the staff is able to select gift cards from the Shop With Scrip program which is greatly appreciated! The staff works tirelessly to ensure that our students are in the building, are safe, and are learning! Let's really show them how much we appreciate them and all they do for our children! This is also a great way to give a gift to ALL involved in your child’s education. Participation is voluntary, so if you want to give individual gifts, that is also fine.
Pre-labeled envelopes came home with your child today. If you plan to contribute, please send your family donation to school in these envelopes by Wednesday, December 1. Please write your child’s/children’s name(s) on the envelope along with the grade(s) and send it to school. Checks are welcome and should be made payable to St. Ignatius PTO. You can also venmo your donation to me @Stefanie-Kathman. The gift cards will be presented to the staff with a box of candy on the last day of school before Christmas break.Thank you in advance for your participation and contribution to help show our faculty and staff our appreciation! Please contact Stefanie Kathman at thekathmans1408@gmail.com, 226-9183) or Sarah Holscher at theholschers14@gmail.com with any questions.
Pre-labeled envelopes came home with your child today. If you plan to contribute, please send your family donation to school in these envelopes by Wednesday, December 1. Please write your child’s/children’s name(s) on the envelope along with the grade(s) and send it to school. Checks are welcome and should be made payable to St. Ignatius PTO. You can also venmo your donation to me @Stefanie-Kathman. The gift cards will be presented to the staff with a box of candy on the last day of school before Christmas break.Thank you in advance for your participation and contribution to help show our faculty and staff our appreciation! Please contact Stefanie Kathman at thekathmans1408@gmail.com, 226-9183) or Sarah Holscher at theholschers14@gmail.com with any questions.
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT (ASE)
REGISTRATION OPEN THROUGH
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23
ASE is back! Please look at the ASE Class Offering Booklet attached to this Wire for more information. The courses outlined are open to all students in grades 1-8 currently enrolled at St. I's. The focus of the program is to provide exciting educational opportunities while expanding the students' knowledge of the world around them. Classes will be held on three consecutive Tuesdays: January 11, 18, and 25.
The cost is $30 per child.
Registration is now open online at https://forms.gle/9zTKunsKkzeBLfKv7 and will remain open through Tuesday, November 23.
FALL ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS PHOTOS NEEDED
Remember to send in fall activities and sports photos to the yearbook! Homeroom photos are especially needed. Try to grab a photo of your kid with other kids in their homeroom or their homeroom teacher! Email your photos to Saintiyearbook@gmail.com.
SNACK CART NOW AVAILABLE TO THIRD GRADERS
The snack cart has recently been made available to our third graders. Snacks are .50 each, and a limit of two per day. All snacks are peanut-free.
CHESS CLUB 2022
Chess Club will be returning in early 2022 but we are in need of coaches to help teach, lead, and instruct our St. I students, especially those in grades K-3. Without the generous help and support of coaches, Chess CLub for our young players will not be able to take place. Please reach out to Stephanie Kramer at stephanie.kramer@live.com for more information or if you are interested in being a coach.
coaches must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
RETURN OF OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT DECEMBER 9
The St. Ignatius Wildcat Bands are proud to announce the return of our annual Christmas Concert on the evening of December 9. The concert will be held in the gym starting at 6:45pm. Due to covid venue restrictions, seating is limited, and tickets will be required. Tickets will be distributed to band members for distribution to their friends and family. If you would like to attend, but do not have any band students in your family or friend circle, please contact Matt Holt at mholt@saintischool.org for information about obtaining (free) tickets.
CONGRATS 1st and 3rd GRADE CHEER SQUADS!
Thank you to our 1st grade and 3rd grade cheerleaders who did an awesome job representing St. Ignatius at the Indian Hill Cheer Competition! Congratulations to the 3rd Grade Cheer Squad for receiving 1st Place. Go Wildcats!
CONGRATS 3RD GRADE FOOTBALL!
Congrats to the 3rd grade football team on winning the City Championship!
BE A PART OF A JUBILEE HISTORY
PURCHASE A 75TH ANNIVERSARY BRICK
Price: $100 per 4x8 paver, $100 per gift certificate
The 75th Anniversary Brick Campaign will allow friends of Catholic education and St. Ignatius School to become part of Jubilee history, one brick at a time. Supporters can purchase personalized pavers that will be incorporated into the hardscape in front of the flagpole near the main entrance of the school. Once installation of the bricks is complete, a locator map will be provided to assist brick owners in finding their personally engraved brick when they visit the campus!
Engraved 4x8 paver bricks are available for $100; orders begin now through March 11, 2022. Engraving includes up to 13 characters and spaces per line, three lines maximum. Order online at https://bit.ly/sainti75brick or by mail with the attached order form. Anniversary bricks make a great gift! Brick gift certificates are available to give as a gift to those loyal alumni you know and love.
The proceeds from the Brick Campaign will be used to support the continuing improvement of the school, including projects directly benefiting students and staff. This unique opportunity will help celebrate the 75th anniversary of St Ignatius School, and participants are able to leave a permanent tribute that will not only help honor the history of the school, but also help ensure the school's future.
The 75th Anniversary Brick Campaign is a joint effort between St. Ignatius of Loyola School and the St. Ignatius Alumni Association, an organization committed to celebrating the legacy of St. Ignatius School and ensuring its viability for years to come. Please contact Melanie Crowe with any questions: mcrowe@saintischool.org or 389-3242, x2007.
SAINT STORIES FOR KIDS (AND ADULTS!)
(5 minute podcast)
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the saints but don’t know where to start? Have the saints seemed distant, unrelatable and unreachable? This would be a great podcast for children (and adults!) to check out. Each episode is about 5 minutes, covering basic facts and a fun story about a saint: https://bit.ly/SaintStoriesForKidsPodcast
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY POTLUCK AND MOVIE
NOVEMBER 20
Plan to join us for a potluck dinner and viewing of Babette’s Feast at 6:00pm on Saturday, November 20 in Loyola Hall. We need you to RSVP to contribute to the meal, and so that we know how much meat to prepare: https://bit.ly/YoungAdultDinnerNov2021. Questions? Please contact Brad Macke at 661-6565, ext. 2743 or bmacke@sainti.org.
REDISCOVER YOUR MARRIAGE
Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) simply means 'rediscovery. The program offers the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship in your marriage. 10's of 1000's headed for divorce have successfully saved their marriages by attending. Retrouvaille is not a spiritual retreat, not a sensitivity group, not a seminar, not a social gathering. For confidential information about, or to register for the January program beginning with a weekend on January 7, 8, and 9 2022 call 486-6222 or visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com
MAGNIFIKID MAGAZINES
If your 6-12 year old children are struggling to pray and follow along during Sunday Mass, Magnifikid magazines may be able to help! In order to reserve subscriptions now for 2022, please go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFgVOLxPdT0hRGO6i_9ks8jHs7i7dwU9Ml3CkK9t8VjTOTPw/viewform by December 5. You will be contacted about the payment once all reservations are made, and the bulk rate is determined.
(St. Ignatius Parish is offering a bulk ordering rate, so the price is dependent upon the number of subscriptions received by December 5.)
Please contact Mrs. Elaine Kroger at ekroger@sainti.org or 661-6565, ex2725 for more information.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY RESULTS
Five Week Video Series
The community engagement survey was taken to allow you to express how we can improve upon various aspects of our community. The five highly mentioned aspects that came out of the survey were: time, personal reasons, how the AOC handled Fr. Drew's situation, balancing volunteering at the school and church, and the need people have to feel welcomed and invited. Each week a new video will be released discussing one of the five aspects mentioned above.
These videos can be found on our on YouTube channel - http://bit.ly/StIgnatiusChurchYouTube
or at this link - https://bit.ly/ComEngageSurveyResults2021.
These videos can be found on our on YouTube channel - http://bit.ly/StIgnatiusChurchYouTube
or at this link - https://bit.ly/ComEngageSurveyResults2021.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS 2021
DECEMBER 12
St. Ignatius Parish invites families with young children, ages 10 and under, to celebrate Advent together at our Happy Birthday, Jesus Event on Sunday, December 12 in the Ignatius Center.
Cost is $12 per child (Free for children under 1). Mail or drop payment-cash or check payable to St. Ignatius Church-to the parish office or collection basket in an envelope marked "Happy Birthday, Jesus" along with your family name by November 29.
If you have any questions, please contact Elaine Kroger at 661-6565 x2725 or ekroger@sainti.org.
