MR. VANCE'S NEWS FOR THE WEEK
MARCH 17, 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians,
A Prayer on Saint Patrick’s Day
May Christ shield me today.
Christ with me,
Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in me,
Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right,
Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down,
Christ when I sit,
Christ when I stand,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me. Amen
I continue to lift you and all St. Ignatius families in prayer every day. Please continue to pray for the staff, students, and benefactors of this school. Continue to offer a special prayer for those students preparing for First communion and Confirmation. It is a source of strength and support. May you and your family feel Jesus’ presence every day.
In Christ’s Peace,
Mr. Kevin Vance
Principal
In Christ’s Peace,
Mr. Kevin Vance
Principal
CONGRATULATIONS TO 0UR 2021
BUTCH AND KAREN HUBERT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Last year's winners of the scholarship were awarded this week. They each received $1,000 towards their 8th grade tuition. We congratulate Connor B., Bailey M., and Shane S. We thank the Huberts for supporting Catholic education.
2022 PI DAY
Congratulations to all the 209 students who participated in the annual Pi Memorization contest earlier this week! We often underestimate what students are capable of achieving, and this annual contest makes it clear that we need to constantly embrace the possibilities. Pi Day was also celebrated with various pi day activities in math classes, and circle pizzas for lunch!
Special thanks to Miss Heather Koch, Mrs. Gina Reynolds, Ms. Beth Coffey, Mrs. Diane Menzer.
The winners by grade level were:
Kindergarten: Theodore W. (67 digits)
1st grade: Nancy N. (60 digits)
2nd grade: Ellison M. (84 digits)
3rd grade: Kyle H. (127 digits)
4th grade: Sophia P. (184 digits)
5th grade: Maddie M. (118 digits)
6th grade: Sam G. (115 digits)
7th grade: Ava P. (115 digits)
8th grade: Bella R. (200 digits)
Our school champion, with 213 digits, was 7th grader, Nicholas P!
We welcomed 50 new members to the 50 digit club, and 8 new members to the 100 digit club! Overall, it was a "well-rounded" day!
SCHOOL COMMITTEE SEEKING 3 NEW MEMBERS
The St. Ignatius School Committee is seeking three new members for the 2022-2023
school year. The role of the committee includes 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 Monday, March 21.
The application form is located at https://forms.gle/5uMXfGYJ1JXK1ap2A. Please note, an election will be held and your answers from the google form shared as part of the election process if there are more than three applicants again this year.
Please direct any questions to Peggy Sullivan, School Committee Chair,at mmargaretsullivan@yahoo.com. We hope you will consider applying to join the School Committee.
PTO IS LOOKING FOR COORDINATORS FOR
NEXT SCHOOL YEAR
Are you looking to make a difference by volunteering? PTO is looking to fill the following coordinator positions for the 2022/2023 school year.
**2 Vice Presidents. This is a three year commitment. First year as VP, second year as President, and third year as outgoing President.
**Ice Cream Social
**Chess Club
**Yearbook. You will be shadowing the current coordinators for one year.
**Coke Rewards/Box Tops
**8th Grade Festivities. We are looking for current 7th grade and 6th grade parents to fill two positions.
Please contact pto@saintischool.org for more information.
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
MERCY: Caring for those who suffer.
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 18: No School/ School of Faith/ Teacher In-Service
March 22: Jet's Pizza Fundraiser, 2:30-7:30pm
March 25: Spirit Day/ Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly
March 28: Report cards
March 30: 7th grade Confirmation
April 11: PTO Meeting, 7:00pm
April 14: No School/ School of Faith
April 15-19: No School/ Easter Break
April 28: Spirit Day/ Magnified Giving (**please note new date)
April 29: No School/ School of Faith
April 30: 1st Communion, 11:00am, Mrs. Rischmann
May 2: 1st Communion, 2:30pm, Miss Schoenfeld
May 7: 1st Communion, 11:00am, Mrs. Crowley
May 7: 1st Communion, 1:30pm, Miss Eichhold
May 8: 1st Communion, 2:30pm, Miss Cassaro
May 9: PTO Meeting, 7:00pm
May 13: Carnival
May 20: iWalk
May 20: Graduation Mass, 7:00pm
May 25: Health Fair
May 26: Olympic Day
May: 27: Last day of school
Oct. 3: Iggy 5K
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
Our school nurse, Mrs. Kathy Reder, is in need of used athletic or cotton shorts for her closet, sizes 4 to 14.
SCHOOL NEWS
LUNCH MENU
Week of March 21
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: FRIED CHICKEN
MONDAY: Chicken strips, corn
TUESDAY: Waffles, sausage, cherry juice
WEDNESDAY: Mac and cheese, green beans
WEDNESDAY: Mac and cheese, green beans
THURSDAY: Stromboli, salad
FRIDAY: Shrimp poppers, mashed potatoes
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
SERVERS NEEDED
We are in need of additional servers for Easter at the 8:30am and noon Masses. Please call the parish office at 513-661-6565 ext. 2702.
EVERYBODY COUNTS! NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
MAY 9-13
Everybody Counts! is back and we need volunteers!
Please take part in our school’s long tradition of supporting children with disabilities. It is in this spirit that we offer the Everybody Counts! Program that will be held May 9 through May 13. Come be a part of it! You can find out more and sign up by using the following links:
Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2:
Grades 3, 4, and 5:
Grades 6 and 7:
Volunteers are not needed for 8th grade.
Another way to sign up is by contacting Julie Beck at jbeck@saintischool.org. Thank you!
PTO JETS PIZZA FUNDRAISER
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2:30-7:30pm
Busy with spring sports? Let Jet’s Pizza do the cooking! Mark your calendar for this Tuesday, March 22 from 2:30-7:30pm and order Jet’s Pizza on Harrison Avenue! That's right, you can order and pick up before you grab the kids at school! 20% of all delivery or carry out sales will go back to St. Ignatius!
SAVE THE DATE!
SATURDAY, MAY 14
The PTO is excited to host our first annual Family Movie Night for all St. Ignatius families on Saturday, May 14 on the lower athletic fields. More info coming soon!
The PTO is excited to host our first annual Family Movie Night for all St. Ignatius families on Saturday, May 14 on the lower athletic fields. More info coming soon!
YEARBOOK: DID YOU KNOW?
The yearbook is created each year with photos sent in by YOU! Please send photos to
SaintIYearbook@gmail.com. We need photos from lots of events including:
SaintIYearbook@gmail.com. We need photos from lots of events including:
Homeroom Photos (designate teacher please!)
Field Trips & Activities
Grandparents' Days & Big Buddies
Sacraments
Drama, Music & Band, Choir, & Art
Academic Contests & Robotics Club
After School Enrichment
Girl Scouts, AHG, & Boy Scouts
Chess Club
GOTR
All Sports
8th Curriculum Fair & Service Events
Graduation Events
Field Trips & Activities
Grandparents' Days & Big Buddies
Sacraments
Drama, Music & Band, Choir, & Art
Academic Contests & Robotics Club
After School Enrichment
Girl Scouts, AHG, & Boy Scouts
Chess Club
GOTR
All Sports
8th Curriculum Fair & Service Events
Graduation Events
TIME TO ORDER YOUR 2021-2022 YEARBOOK!
It is time to order your 2021-2022 yearbook! Please go to www.strawbridge.net, and follow four easy steps. Softcover books are $21, and hardcover are $26. Name on cover is an additional $5.
Online Code is YB114370
Deadline to order is July 1.
SPORTS NEWS
ST. IGNATIUS KINDERGARTEN SPORTS SIGN UPS
Sign ups for Kindergarten sports, including soccer, football, and cheerleading will begin in April. For more information, and to register, please go to www.saintiaa.org, or see the attached flyer.
**If you know of an incoming Kindergarten family, please share this information with them.
ENRICHMENT NEWS
ENRICHING KIDZ AT ST. IGNATIUS
Enriching Kidz is offering two classes, Kidz Home Alone (for grades 4-6) and Better Baby Sitting (for grades 5-8) here at St. Ignatius. More information is available on the attached flyer and at EnrichingKidz.com.
Enriching Kidz is offering two classes, Kidz Home Alone (for grades 4-6) and Better Baby Sitting (for grades 5-8) here at St. Ignatius. More information is available on the attached flyer and at EnrichingKidz.com.
ST. IGNATIUS DRAMA PERFORMING SOMEWHERE IN OZ!
MARCH 18 AND 19 AT OAK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
St. Ignatius Drama is performing Somewhere in Oz!
Cast members are in all shows, and lead parts are assigned to Cast 1 or Cast 2.
The show will take place at Oak Hills High School. Tickets are available at the door. General seating. Show dates and times:
Friday, March 18: 5:30pm Cast 1
Friday, March 18: 7:30pm Cast 2
Saturday, March, 19: 1:00pm Cast 2
Saturday, March 19: 3:30pm Cast 1
Price: $8 per ticket
Please contact saraoverstake@yahoo.com with questions. Thank you!
Cast members are in all shows, and lead parts are assigned to Cast 1 or Cast 2.
The show will take place at Oak Hills High School. Tickets are available at the door. General seating. Show dates and times:
Friday, March 18: 5:30pm Cast 1
Friday, March 18: 7:30pm Cast 2
Saturday, March, 19: 1:00pm Cast 2
Saturday, March 19: 3:30pm Cast 1
Price: $8 per ticket
Please contact saraoverstake@yahoo.com with questions. Thank you!
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
ELDER
Elder Lacrosse Grade School Day, Saturday, April 2 at 1:00pm at "The Pit". Free admission to all grade school students!
Elder Baseball Grade School Night, Wednesday, April 20 at 5:00pm at Panther Athletic Complex (PAC), 1915 Quebec Road. Free admission to all grade school students!
Elder Art Show, Sunday, April 24 at 1:00pm at Elder High School. Open to the public, this is a great way to visit our campus and view the artistic creations of our students!
Elder Volleyball Grade School Night, Tuesday, April 26 at 7:00pm at Elder High School.
Free admission to all grade school students!
ELDER/ SETON
Friends and Family Community Performance of the Elder Winter Guard and the Elder Percussion Ensemble, Sunday, March 20 at 3:30pm in the Elder Field House. Auditions for the Color Guard will be held in April.
Seton and Elder Backstage Pass, Wednesday, April 6 at 5:30 at Seton HIgh School for 6th and 7th grade students. Cost $10 includes dinner, a backstage tour, and tickets to watch the performance of Hello, Dolly! Go to www.elderhs.org/backstagepass to sign up!
PARISH FACILITIES CLEAN UP DAY TOMORROW
SATURDAY, MARCH 19!
Please join us on Saturday, March 19 for St Ignatius outdoor parish facilities clean up day! Time to spruce up our grounds to make them shine with the springtime sun! Please help even if you can only come for part of the event. The more hands on deck, the faster it will go! Thanks in advance!To sign up, please go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4aa9aa23a5fa7-fall.
PARISH SOCIAL AT WEST SIDE BREWING TOMORROW
SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 5:30-9:30pm
Join us on the Feast of St. Joseph to close out The Year of the Family, celebrating the Joy of Love! St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish is hosting a social at West Side Brewing (3044 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211) on March 19 from 5:30-9:30pm. This is an open Social! We are hosting this event to welcome all members of the St. Ignatius of Loyola community, new and old! Join us for: • Scavenger Hunt with prizes• Appetizers and cookies provided by parish• Soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase • Free giveaways • Jill's Mobile Kitchen (food truck) • Small World Band begins at 8:00pm. This is a great way to engage with and meet more members of the St. Ignatius Community!
LENTEN MISSION AND CONCERT
Former teacher and Catholic evangelist, Mike Davis will be here for a Lenten Concert on March 25 at 7:00pm in the church!
More information about Lent opportunities can be found on the resource page at https://sainti.org/church/lenten-resources/ . Info such as the Confession schedule, Stations of the Cross information, Almsgiving options, Lenten Mission by Fr. Richard Veras, fasting information and more!
ST. IGNATIUS PIG ROAST IS BACK!
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
After a two-year hiatus, the Pig Roast committee has started planning for this year’s event. Please mark your calendar for Saturday, June 4 to celebrate our wonderful coaches and volunteers. There will be dinner, live music, adult beverages, and much more. All are welcome to join! Be on the lookout for more information and advertising for this awesome event in the upcoming months.
After a two-year hiatus, the Pig Roast committee has started planning for this year’s event. Please mark your calendar for Saturday, June 4 to celebrate our wonderful coaches and volunteers. There will be dinner, live music, adult beverages, and much more. All are welcome to join! Be on the lookout for more information and advertising for this awesome event in the upcoming months.
