HEISEL'S HEADLINES FOR THE WEEK
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Once again our Halloween committee did an AMAZING job of decorating and making a
memorable day for our students! It was so refreshing to see parents and friends watching the parade and volunteers in the building helping at the parties. A huge thank you to everyone who played a part in making Halloween spectacular! We even made it on the Channel 5 news!
Please look at the information attached to this Wire concerning Parent Teacher Conferences. We will hold BOTH virtual and in-person conferences this year. In-Person Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 17, and Virtual Conferences will be held on Monday, November 21. We will be using Sign-Up Genius again this year to schedule
appointments. You can click on the links in the attached PDF to see times available, but the site will not go live until, Monday, November 7, at 8:00am.
appointments. You can click on the links in the attached PDF to see times available, but the site will not go live until, Monday, November 7, at 8:00am.
Please note,
November 17 Conference link will close on November 16 at 9:00am.
November 21 Conference link will close on November 19 at 9:00am.
Slots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, please see the letter attached to this Wire.
Slots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, please see the letter attached to this Wire.
Next week is Vocations Awareness Week. We will have religious speakers, special morning announcements, and signs/posters throughout the building. We are asking our families to pray for vocations, as well as talk about them at home with your children. As we enter this month of gratitude, please know we are so thankful for our students and St.
Ignatius families.
Ignatius families.
We continue to lift you, our families, up in prayer every day. Please continue to pray for the staff, students, and benefactors of our school. It is a source of strength and support.
In Christ’s Peace,
Angie Heisel
Assistant Principal
Angie Heisel
Assistant Principal
OCTOBER TRUPARTNER OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Trupartner of the Month, presented by TruPartner Credit Union, St. Ignatius School and Trupartner of the Month, Blair B. Blair, who is a 2nd grader, is such a good helper after school. She tidies up the room and helps organize after the day. She pushes in chairs and straightens desks. While waiting for her bus she wipes down student desks, and she does all of it with a smile!. Congratulations Blair and keep up the great work! Blair will receive a $100 tuition credit and gift from TruPartner Credit Union!
ABSENCES
If your child is going to be absent, a phone call to the school office must be made by 8:45am. We cannot accept emails as official attendance communication. You must also send a note to the homeroom teacher stating the reason for absence when your child returns to school. Please see page 14 of the Student Handbook for more information regarding “Excused” and “Unexcused” absences.
If your child is going to be absent, a phone call to the school office must be made by 8:45am. We cannot accept emails as official attendance communication. You must also send a note to the homeroom teacher stating the reason for absence when your child returns to school. Please see page 14 of the Student Handbook for more information regarding “Excused” and “Unexcused” absences.
Also, if your child needs to leave during the day, please call the office at 513-389-3242 to let us know. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our students safe!
HEISEL'S HEADLINES
NO BOOTS, PLEASE
Just a friendly reminder of our uniform policy. I have seen a lot of boots this week!
Shoes: Gym shoes must be non-marring. Shoes must be laced and tied properly at all times. Gym shoes must be worn during physical education class. Students may not wear boots, moccasins, clogs, sandals, platforms, or heels.
VOLUNTEERS AND SAFEPARISH
ALL volunteers must be registered in SafeParish. I am in the process of checking the volunteer list for Halloween parties and I am finding accounts that are not complete. Please log into your account and make sure you are up-to-date with all modules and requirements. If you are new to SafeParish, you need to make sure you have completed the “online background check.” Log into your account, go to “user info” and make sure all requirements have the box filled in next to them. If you have any questions, please reach out to me at aheisel@saintischool.org.
UPCOMING NOVEMBER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES!
As the holidays draw near, we have some opportunities coming up that will allow us to serve others.
Wednesday, November 9, for the Feast Day of St. Leo the Great
St. Leo, Fairmount
Our school will be collecting gently used toys (cleaned and in good condition) for their annual toy and clothing sale in December. St. Leo’s parishioners are able to select toys and clothing for their children. They will not be charged, but they can make a donation. Toys will be delivered to St. Leo’s on November 9. All used toys should be taken to the cafeteria the morning of November 9.
Thank you for your generous donations!
Wednesday, November 16 Annual New Toy Drive
McCreary County, Kentucky
Families are invited to bring a NEW toy for those less fortunate. NEW toys will be sent to families in McCreary County, Kentucky. We are asking one toy (possibly $20 or less) from families. All new toys should be taken to the cafeteria on the morning of November 16.
Friday, November 18
Spirit Day Outreach/McCreary County
Our November Spirit Day Outreach (prayers and dollar donation) will also go to the people of McCreary County. Our dollar donations will be used to buy Kroger gift cards, which, along with the NEW toys, will be taken to them. This county is located in southern Kentucky near the Tennessee border, and is the poorest county not only in Kentucky, but the whole United States. Volunteers from our parish travel almost 200 miles, which takes about three hours to deliver donated items. Thank you for your generosity for this outreach!
RE-ENROLLMENT WILL BEGIN
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5
Our re-enrollment period, for current students will begin on Monday, December 5, for the 2022-2023 school year. Please remember that one-third of your tuition must be paid before December 5. Enrollment will be prioritized to current families and active St. Ignatius families, as in previous school years.
NOVEMBER VIRTUE OF THE MONTH:
HUMILITY
"Accepting your limitations and God-given talents"
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov. 7: Deadline for Girls Basketball, 5th-8th grades
Nov. 9: St. Leo Gently Used Toy Drive
Nov. 11: No School/ School of Faith
Nov. 13: Deadline for Girls Basketball, 3rd and 4th grades
Nov. 16: McCreary County New Toy Collection
Nov. 17 and 21: Regular school days and PM conferences
Nov. 18: Spirit Day/ McCreary County
Nov. 22: End of first trimester
Nov. 23-25: No School/ Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 3: 2nd grade First Penance Service, 11:00am or 1:00pm
Dec. 9: Spelling Bee
Dec. 20: Kindergarten Grandparent Christmas Concert
Dec. 21-Jan. 2: No School/ Christmas Holiday
Dec. 31: Deadline for Girls Basketball, 2nd grade Instructional League
Feb. 13: NO SCHOOL/ RAFFLE INCENTIVE DAY
SCHOOL NEWS
LUNCH MENU
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
Week of November 7
Salad of the Week: Taco Salad
Cinnamon Bagels are also available
MONDAY: Grilled cheese, tomato soup or salad
TUESDAY: Walking taco, corn or salad
WEDNESDAY: Spaghetti w/ meatballs, green beans or salad
THURSDAY: Mini waffles, sausage, cherry juice or salad
FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL/ SCHOOL OF FAITH
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
CONGRATS TO SOCCER TEAMS!
Congratulations to the Bunker Boys Passer team for winning the WCSA tournament! They won in quadruple overtime while playing in the rain! Players include Benjamin B., Hudson P., James B., Elijah G., Nolan L., Noah S.,Braxton B., Emmett H., Ben P., Tobias H.
We wish the Coach Bunker Boys Passer team and the Coach Stoll Girls Passer team good luck in their journey to the State Championship. Go Wildcats!
We wish the Coach Bunker Boys Passer team and the Coach Stoll Girls Passer team good luck in their journey to the State Championship. Go Wildcats!
ENRICHMENT NEWS
EXTRA HALLOWEEN CANDY?
St. Ignatius will be collecting extra Halloween candy again this year for the Corpus Christi food pantry. Please bring your candy in by Thursday, November 10, and Mrs. Beth Reynolds will deliver it to the pantry!
LASALLE HIGH SCHOOL LITTLE LANCERS LACROSSE
Registration is now open through February 28 for teams in grades K-8 for LaSalle's Little Lancers Lacrosse. Register at www.lancerslax.com. For more information, please email LANCERSLAXCINCY@GMAIL.COM.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
MERCY MCAULEY
Admissions Application Deadline, November 19. It is also the deadline to submit the FACTS financial aid application, as well as the Catherine McAuley Scholarship. Please go to www.mercymcauley.org/classof2027 for more information.
Grade School Basketball Night, Monday, December 12 at 7:00pm.
ALUM NEWS
WELCOME BACK ST. I BAND STUDENTS!
Members of the St. X Marching Band, including Luke W., St. I class of 2019, and Will G., St. I class of 2021, had a day off school last week, and spent their morning working with Beginning Band and band classes, sharing their musical knowledge and talents!
THANK YOU FROM THE
MARY GARDEN SHOWERS MINISTRY
Thank you so much, St .Ignatius School, for your generous donation to our Mary Garden Shower Ministry! We are able to host baby showers for mothers in need and with your help, can provide baby essentials from their registries, food and decorations to make the showers a beautiful and special event, and donate diapers to Pregnancy Center West! Thank you, also, to all of the students who created beautiful baby shower cards for Alivia - they were the hit of the event! We appreciate you all so much, Mary Garden Shower Core Team.
Thank you so much, St .Ignatius School, for your generous donation to our Mary Garden Shower Ministry! We are able to host baby showers for mothers in need and with your help, can provide baby essentials from their registries, food and decorations to make the showers a beautiful and special event, and donate diapers to Pregnancy Center West! Thank you, also, to all of the students who created beautiful baby shower cards for Alivia - they were the hit of the event! We appreciate you all so much, Mary Garden Shower Core Team.
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL OF FAITH
WEEKLY ROSARY
MONDAYS AT 6:15pm in CHURCH
Please join us on Mondays at 6:15pm in church beginning November 7 to pray the Daily Meditations offered by the Holy Family School of Faith!
Does HFSoF sound familiar? If so, it could be because the HFSoF comes to St. Ignatius School once a month to offer faith formation for the school staff and teachers. (Students are off school on average one day a month for the HFSoF)
More information about the Holy Family School of Faith Daily Meditations can be found at https://www.schooloffaith.com/daily-rosary-meditations. You can sign up to receive more information daily or download the app on a mobile device. We are seeking to support the HFSoF’s mission by leading people to Jesus through friendship, good conversation and the Rosary! (HFSoF’s motto) Everyone is welcome! We are hoping to bring our community together in prayer!
More information about the Holy Family School of Faith Daily Meditations can be found at https://www.schooloffaith.com/daily-rosary-meditations. You can sign up to receive more information daily or download the app on a mobile device. We are seeking to support the HFSoF’s mission by leading people to Jesus through friendship, good conversation and the Rosary! (HFSoF’s motto) Everyone is welcome! We are hoping to bring our community together in prayer!
MAINTENANCE HELP WANTED
The school is looking for maintenance help for classroom cleaning and custodial tasks. Part time shifts are available from 9:00am-noon, and 2:30-6:00pm. Some mechanical experience is helpful. Help with snow removal as needed.
Please send a resume to the parish office, attention Scott Campbell, or call 513-661-6565.
The school is looking for maintenance help for classroom cleaning and custodial tasks. Part time shifts are available from 9:00am-noon, and 2:30-6:00pm. Some mechanical experience is helpful. Help with snow removal as needed.
Please send a resume to the parish office, attention Scott Campbell, or call 513-661-6565.
SEEKING OUR SAVIOR: AN ADVENT DETECTIVE JOURNEY (AKA HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 AT IGNATIUS CENTER
Families with children under 10 are invited to use their detective skills to collect clues and answer questions about Advent. The day includes Advent crafts, snacks, Secret Santa Shopping and a visit with Santa!
Families will sign up by choosing a staggered start time via https://bit.ly/SeekingOurSavior2022 between noon and 3:00pm. Families can move at their own pace, and the journey will likely last about an hour. Cost is $15 per child, with cash or check payable to St. Ignatius Church. The cost includes up to 5 Secret Santa items for each child to choose for family gifts. Larger families may add an additional $5 per child to make 10 Secret Santa selections.
Please sign up and submit your payment to the parish office Attn: Elaine Kroger by November 21 to secure your family’s journey!
Adult and junior high or high school student helpers are needed to provide a successful event for our families! Please consider volunteering your time to set up on the morning of December 3, or work a station and/or clean up at the event on December 4. Adults must be Safe Parish compliant to volunteer. Find more details and sign up to volunteer here:
https://bit.ly/VolunteerSignUpSeekingOurSavior
https://bit.ly/VolunteerSignUpSeekingOurSavior
Questions? Contact Elaine Kroger at ekroger@sainti.org or at 513-661-6565 x 2725.
MEN'S WELCOME
ONE-DAY RETREAT FEBRUARY 18
Yes, we know at the moment your focus might be on the busy fall sports schedule with kids. Yes, we know you might be planning the upcoming holiday season and what to get your wife for Christmas. Yes, we know New Years is next and then you’ll be watching the Superbowl, BUT, after that comes the WELCOME Retreat in the middle of the dregs of winter and nothing to do. Think about it! February 18, 2023, 8:00am to 8:00pm.
For details and sign-up, text or email Bill Jackson at wmjackson63@gmail.com or 513-503-8700, or Deacon Tony at tonygag002@gmail.com 513-255-6868.
Yes, we know at the moment your focus might be on the busy fall sports schedule with kids. Yes, we know you might be planning the upcoming holiday season and what to get your wife for Christmas. Yes, we know New Years is next and then you’ll be watching the Superbowl, BUT, after that comes the WELCOME Retreat in the middle of the dregs of winter and nothing to do. Think about it! February 18, 2023, 8:00am to 8:00pm.
For details and sign-up, text or email Bill Jackson at wmjackson63@gmail.com or 513-503-8700, or Deacon Tony at tonygag002@gmail.com 513-255-6868.
MAGNIFIKID MAGAZINES
Are you looking for a way to encourage your 6-12 year old child to pray daily, develop a spiritual life, and participate fully during Sunday Mass? MagnifiKid magazines may be able to help! If you'd like to preview a copy of MagnifiKid magazines, you can find a sample in the Holy Family Chapel (Cry Room). To reserve subscriptions now for 2023, click HERE and complete a short form by November 17.
Every week, MagnifiKid offers:
- All the readings and the prayers of the Sunday Mass with explanations of the difficult words and the meaning of the rituals;
- A suggested prayer for Morning and Evening;
- Many suggestions on how to live the entire week with the Lord;
- Various games, a comic, and activities to help children learn about Christian life and culture;
- A page intended for the parents with suggestions for family prayers.
For $14-19* per year, each subscriber will receive a monthly package that contains a booklet of 16 color pages for each Sunday as well as special issues for major feast days. These monthly packages will be reserved for your family in the Parish Office Lobby so that you can pick them up on your way into Mass. *St. Ignatius Parish is offering a bulk ordering rate, so the price is dependent upon the number of subscriptions received by November 17. You’ll be contacted about the payment once all reservations are made and the bulk rate is determined.
Questions? Please contact Elaine Kroger at ekroger@sainti.org or 661-6565 x2725.
MAGNIFIKID DAILY ADVENT PRAYERS AND DAILY LENTEN JOURNEY
We are once again offering an opportunity to purchase this great pair of resources through the parish for your children or grandchildren! To assure arrival before Advent, please reserve your set by November 14 by going to https://bit.ly/MagnifikidDailyAdventLenten. The Daily Advent Prayers and the Daily Lenten Journey books (recommended for ages 7+) come at a reduced rate of $24 total for the pair (a $6 savings). We are not offering individual book orders at this time. Please complete the information below to reserve your copies. You will be contacted via email when the order arrives.
After reserving your copies, please drop cash or a check (payable to St. Ignatius) at the parish office attn: Elaine Kroger-A & L books.
More information about these books can be found at https://bookstore.magnificat.net/magnifikid-advent-lenten.html
More information about these books can be found at https://bookstore.magnificat.net/magnifikid-advent-lenten.html
