MR. VANCE'S NEWS FOR THE WEEK
APRIL 28, 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As May approaches, we will be in the final stretch for the 21-22 school year! There is still lots of learning to be done along with many fun activities. We ask that students come to school rested and prepared for the day as we complete these final 4 weeks!
For parents of a 3rd-8th graders, you should have received your child's midterm report for 4th quarter this past Monday. If you did not see it, please contact the school office and we will resend it to you. You also have access to it in the ALMA app or website. Click on your child’s name and then go to the Report Card tab.
Also, a gentle reminder for students in grades 2-7, that the 2022 Iowa Test results have been loaded in your child’s Alma account. Click on your child’s name and then
on the File Cabinet tab. You will see folder with test results under this tab.
on the File Cabinet tab. You will see folder with test results under this tab.
This weekend begins the celebration of First Communion for some of our second graders. The students in Mrs. Rischmann’s and Ms. Schoenfeld’s homerooms will receive the Body and Blood of Christ this weekend for the first time. We are very happy and proud of them on this special occasion. Please keep these students and their families in your prayers.
Next week, St. Ignatius celebrates Art Week. This annual event provides an opportunity for
an extra focus and emphasis on the Arts. Our theme this year is “Seeking Truth, Goodness, and Beauty Through Our Senses.” The Art Week Committee has been very busy and students will experience and participate in a school wide art project and exhibit. The exhibit is called “Why You Matter!” Each child and adult in the building has been photographed and responded to the prompt, “I matter because….” Using the visual sense, students will discover that the Great Artist, God, has created them in His image and likeness and that they are a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Throughout the week, various activities will occur including a play for the preK-2nd graders, a band concert for all grade levels, chalk art, and a magic show. What a great week it will be for our students as we focus on the Arts! The “Why You Matter” picture exhibit will be open for public viewing, and more information will be available next week.
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, and a special prayer for our students preparing for First Communion and those getting ready to graduate from St. Ignatius. May you and your family feel Jesus’ presence every day.
In Christ’s Peace,
Mr. Kevin Vance
Principal
an extra focus and emphasis on the Arts. Our theme this year is “Seeking Truth, Goodness, and Beauty Through Our Senses.” The Art Week Committee has been very busy and students will experience and participate in a school wide art project and exhibit. The exhibit is called “Why You Matter!” Each child and adult in the building has been photographed and responded to the prompt, “I matter because….” Using the visual sense, students will discover that the Great Artist, God, has created them in His image and likeness and that they are a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Throughout the week, various activities will occur including a play for the preK-2nd graders, a band concert for all grade levels, chalk art, and a magic show. What a great week it will be for our students as we focus on the Arts! The “Why You Matter” picture exhibit will be open for public viewing, and more information will be available next week.
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, and a special prayer for our students preparing for First Communion and those getting ready to graduate from St. Ignatius. May you and your family feel Jesus’ presence every day.
In Christ’s Peace,
Mr. Kevin Vance
Principal
FINAL TUITION AND CAFETERIA FEES
EIGHTH GRADE DUE MAY 6:
As the school year is ending, tuition and all cafeteria fees must be paid in full for the eighth grade by Friday, May 6, in order for students to receive their report cards, and to have their records sent to the high schools.
**Any 8th grade student who is carrying a positive balance will have the balance passed on to a younger sibling or returned to the parent if they are the last of their family to attend St. Ignatius.
PRE-K THROUGH SEVENTH GRADE DUE MAY 13:
Tuition and all cafeteria fees for Pre-K through seventh grade must be paid in full by Friday, May 13. Unfortunately, if tuition and fees are not paid, we will not be able to email report cards, or give class placements for next year.
Please contact Mrs. Barb Campbell at 513-661-6565 for questions regarding tuition.
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW, FRIDAY, APRIL 25
CONGRATS BILL GRIMME AWARD RECIPIENTS, DOMINIC B. AND SAMANTHA G.
Congratulations to Bill Grimme Award recipients Dominic B. and Samantha G! Mr. Bill Grimme was a parishioner of St. Ignatius and taught Confirmation Preparation from 1989-2007, and was also very involved in many other ministries of our parish. He attended daily Mass, loved to pray the Rosary, and was passionate about his Catholic faith.
In loving memory of his devotion to God and spirit of teaching students about becoming closer to Christ, this award was established. The recipients of this award are students who embraced the Confirmation preparation and clearly demonstrated not only the knowledge of Catholic Church teachings but also desire to live out their faith as disciples of Christ. There were several students who stood out to receive this award so it was a hard choice!
Students from St. Ignatius School (Dominic B.) and our Parish School of Religion program (Samantha G.) were chosen to receive this award. We congratulate these Confirmation candidates for reflecting the example of Mr. Bill Grimme. The Bill Grimme plaque, hung in the hallway of the church on St. Joseph side, will soon include Samantha and Dominic’s names.
Students from St. Ignatius School (Dominic B.) and our Parish School of Religion program (Samantha G.) were chosen to receive this award. We congratulate these Confirmation candidates for reflecting the example of Mr. Bill Grimme. The Bill Grimme plaque, hung in the hallway of the church on St. Joseph side, will soon include Samantha and Dominic’s names.
Congratulations on receiving this wonderful award!
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
JUSTICE: Being fair and giving each his due.
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 29: No School/ School of Faith
April 30: 1st Communion, 11:00am, Mrs. Rischmann
May 1: 1st Communion, 2:30pm, Miss Schoenfeld
May 3: Carnival ticket turn in day
May 5: Carnival ticket turn in day
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, Loyola Hall
May 9-13: Everybody Counts!
May 10: Final Carnival ticket turn in day
May 12: Carnival (Rain date, May 13)
May 13: Spirit Day/ Tuition Assistance
May 14: PTO Movie Night
May 20: iWalk
May 20: Graduation Mass, 7:00pm
May 25: Health Fair
May 26: Olympic Day
May: 27: Last day of school
May 31: Deadline for most fall sports
June 4: Pig Roast
July 1: Deadline to order 2021-2022 yearbook
August 31: First day of school
Oct. 3: Iggy 5K
SCHOOL NEWS
LUNCH MENU
Week of May 2
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: BLT
MONDAY: Steak hoagie, Baked Lays
TUESDAY: French toast sticks, sausage, cherry juice
WEDNESDAY: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes
THURSDAY: Walking taco, corn
FRIDAY: Chili cheese fries, carrots w/dip
EIGHTH GRADE CARNIVAL THURSDAY, MAY 12!
The eighth grade Carnival will be held outside on Thursday, May 12, with a rain date of Friday, May 13. Parents and families are welcome to attend during their child's time.
Carnival ticket orders are going digital! Please go to https://stignatiuscincy.wufoo.com/forms/2022-eighth-grade-carnival/. There is also a flyer attached to this Wire for more important information regarding the Carnival.
Tickets may be purchased anytime and will be counted and filled on the following dates:
Tuesday, May 3
Thursday, May 5
Tuesday, May 10
**Homeroom teachers will keep the tickets, and will be distributed on Carnival day.
There will be an early bird drawing for anyone who turns in their order by Thursday, May 5.
DEADLINE:
All online and order form purchases must be placed by Tuesday, May 10. We will not be able to sell tickets on the day of the carnival, so please get your order in by May 10.
All online and order form purchases must be placed by Tuesday, May 10. We will not be able to sell tickets on the day of the carnival, so please get your order in by May 10.
CARNIVAL SCHEDULE:
PreK: 9:10-9:40am
6th grade: 9:45-10:15am
Kind: 10:20-10:50am
3rd grade: 10:55-11:25am
5th grade: 11:30-12:00pm
Lunch: 12:05-12:35pm
2nd grade: 12:40-1:10pm
4th grade: 1:15-1:45pm
1st grade: 1:50-2:20pm
7th grade: 2:20-2:50pm
OUTDOOR FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT/ ENCANTO!
SATURDAY, MAY 14
Join us for our first annual Family Movie Night presented by the St I’s PTO and Darcie Bradley Orthodontics! All St. Ignatius families are invited to the lower athletic fields on Saturday, May 14 for an evening of family fun! Pre-sunset entertainment will begin at 6:30pm, and includes balloon sculptors, face painters, glow item give-aways, and a photo booth. Fabulous Funnels food truck will be available, and the 7th grade is hosting a split the pot to raise money for their Washington DC trip, but otherwise this event is free. Families are welcome to bring chairs, blankets, balls, frisbees, picnics, etc. Encanto will begin at approximately 9:00. No need to RSVP.
Join us for our first annual Family Movie Night presented by the St I’s PTO and Darcie Bradley Orthodontics! All St. Ignatius families are invited to the lower athletic fields on Saturday, May 14 for an evening of family fun! Pre-sunset entertainment will begin at 6:30pm, and includes balloon sculptors, face painters, glow item give-aways, and a photo booth. Fabulous Funnels food truck will be available, and the 7th grade is hosting a split the pot to raise money for their Washington DC trip, but otherwise this event is free. Families are welcome to bring chairs, blankets, balls, frisbees, picnics, etc. Encanto will begin at approximately 9:00. No need to RSVP.
If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Dickman at Shannoncovey@hotmail.com
**Family Movie Night will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
OLYMPIC DAY 2022 TOP TEN!
THURSDAY, MAY 26
1. See the signup genius to volunteer. We have over 90 slots available!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0549A8A62EA3FC1-stignatius1
2. Please park in the parking lot in FRONT of church.
3. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:00am in the courtyard. Closing ceremonies are at 2:30pm in the courtyard.
4. Dress code: Students should wear I-walk shirt. Shorts should be appropriate in length and fit. Nylon or jean shorts are acceptable and suitable for field events.
5. Put sunscreen on your child’s faces, necks, and arms. They will be outside all day. Water bottles are ok, but students are responsible for them.
6. Dismissal. If your student will be leaving with a parent at 3:00pm, a note must be sent to the homeroom teacher on the DAY BEFORE Olympic Day. Buses and car riders will be the same time at 3:30pm.
7. All students MUST have a bag lunch! DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED!
8. Stop by each of the eight FUN events planned.
9. Our nurse will be outside with us all day. The concession stand will serve as the Olympic Day headquarters.
10. Pray for sunshine! Come out and help cheer for the kids!
1. See the signup genius to volunteer. We have over 90 slots available!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0549A8A62EA3FC1-stignatius1
2. Please park in the parking lot in FRONT of church.
3. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:00am in the courtyard. Closing ceremonies are at 2:30pm in the courtyard.
4. Dress code: Students should wear I-walk shirt. Shorts should be appropriate in length and fit. Nylon or jean shorts are acceptable and suitable for field events.
5. Put sunscreen on your child’s faces, necks, and arms. They will be outside all day. Water bottles are ok, but students are responsible for them.
6. Dismissal. If your student will be leaving with a parent at 3:00pm, a note must be sent to the homeroom teacher on the DAY BEFORE Olympic Day. Buses and car riders will be the same time at 3:30pm.
7. All students MUST have a bag lunch! DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED!
8. Stop by each of the eight FUN events planned.
9. Our nurse will be outside with us all day. The concession stand will serve as the Olympic Day headquarters.
10. Pray for sunshine! Come out and help cheer for the kids!
LIBRARY UPDATE!
The library will be open for a few more weeks until mid May before closing for the year. Parents,please start looking around for any library books you know your child still needs to return to school. If you know a book is lost, a letter will be sent home with instructions on how to reimburse school for the library book. Thanks!
ENRICHMENT NEWS
HISTORY CAMPS RETURNING THIS SUMMER!
We are excited to announce that 4th grade teacher, Ms. Heather Koch, will be leading 2 History Camps in August! Students in grades 4-8 will have the opportunity to visit several sites, and learn some interesting historical facts about Cincinnati. Sites visited include Music Hall, Washington Park, City Hall, the Cathedral, Heritage Village, the Freedom Center and more.
Please see the attached flyer for dates, times, locations, prices and more!
SHAHEEN'S ANNUAL SUMMER SALE
JUNE 1-JULY 2
Shaheen's will be having their annual summer sale June 1-July 2. Parents can save 10% on all uniform purchases in-store or online. Please go to www.shaheens.com and use code SAVE10 at checkout. There is free shipping on orders of $125 or more.
SPORTS NEWS
FALL SPORTS REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
THROUGH MAY 31
The St. Ignatius Athletic Association has switched to Sports Engine for sign-ups. Please visit www.saintiaa.org to register for fall sports.
These sports include:
Cheerleading, for grades K-8.
Cross Country, for grades 6-8.
Football, for grades K-8.
Golf, for grades 5-8.
Soccer, for grades K-8.
**Sign-ups for most sports end May 31, with the exception of Cross Country and Kindergarten Soccer.
Cross Country, for grades 6-8.
Football, for grades K-8.
Golf, for grades 5-8.
Soccer, for grades K-8.
**Sign-ups for most sports end May 31, with the exception of Cross Country and Kindergarten Soccer.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
SAINT URSULA ACADEMY
Summer Academy and Athletic Camps. Registration is now open for girls in grades 2-8. Many choices available, and something for everyone. Additional information and registration links can be found at www.saintursula.org/visit.aspx.
MND
Grade School Lacrosse Night, Thursday, May 5. Grade school girls receive free admission, concession coupon, and an MND souvenir.
Cougar and Junior Cougar Book Clubs, for rising 5th-8th grade girls.
Summer Camps. Several athletic and special interest camps still have openings. Learn
HSPT Prep Course, for rising 8th grade girls.
Learn more about all these opportunities at https://www.mndhs.org/summer-camps-2022/.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)
MONUMENTAL: CELEBRATING GOD'S GREATNESS!
July 25-29, 2022
9:00am-noon daily
Cost: $30/child
Ages: Preschool*-grade 4 (for the 2022-2023 school year)
*3-4 year olds with previous preschool experience are welcome.
Registration is available online at https://bit.ly/StIVBS2022.
SPACE WILL BE LIMITED, so please register early. Registration closes on June 1 at 8:00am, or at capacity, whichever comes first.
Questions? Please contact Elaine Kroger at 513-661-6565 x2725 or ekroger@sainti.org.
Student and adult aides are needed! Students in grades 5 and 6 will be assigned as junior aides and students in grades 6-12 as aides.
**Adults must be Safe Parish compliant.
Please go to the link above and follow the prompts for VBS aide registration.
