Mr. VANCE'S NEWS TO USE THIS WEEK
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians,
During the month of November, we are focusing on the Virtue of Humility in our Virtues Education Program. Our students and staff are taking time to better understand this Virtue which we define as "accepting your limitations and God-given talents". Some of the holy people we will be introduced to include St. John the Baptist, St. Pio, and St. Therese of Lisieux.
This week we celebrated National Vocation Awareness Week. Each morning a student shared a reflection or information about vocations on the morning announcements, and concluded our day by praying the Vocation Prayer by Archbishop Schnur. Today, Mother Seraphina of the Daughters of Saint Francis did a presentation for our students in grades 2-8. She shared that as a religious Sister, she has taken vows of poverty, chastity, obedience and works to promote the dignity of the human person. She answered many question from our inquiring students, and led them in prayer. It was a very meaningful experience for our students!
A huge thank you to everyone who donated gently used toys for St. Leo's. On Wednesday, November 16, we will be collecting NEW toys which will be sent down to McCreary County, Kentucky. Please have your child drop them off in the cafeteria. Our November Spirit Day on Friday, November 18 will also benefit residents of McCreary County. Again, much thank you so much for your gracious giving!
Finally, I ask for your prayers for the family of two alumni of St Ignatius School. Ian (Class of 2020) and Ellie King (Class of 2016) lost their father this past week in a horrible act of violence at their home. In this community, we have always taken time out of our busy days and prayed for those who are suffering, because we know that prayers are a source of strength, support and consolation during difficult times. Please remember these former students and their families in your prayers.
Please join me in praying that this school year is filled with wonder and awe for our students. I also pray for the happiness and success of all our students, families, and staff.
In Christ’s Peace,
Kevin Vance
Principal
Kevin Vance
Principal
Busing from Northwest Local School District
We have been informed that due to staff shortages, bus routes could be canceled day to day. Students riding a Northwest bus should have a backup plan in case their route is canceled. Please go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/10_fyw5vKnNjtdlTRrue3z_gYwilkXb5HQjdRv42Q-Zs/edit every Friday after 5:00pm to check for cancellations.
We have been informed that due to staff shortages, bus routes could be canceled day to day. Students riding a Northwest bus should have a backup plan in case their route is canceled. Please go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/10_fyw5vKnNjtdlTRrue3z_gYwilkXb5HQjdRv42Q-Zs/edit every Friday after 5:00pm to check for cancellations.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
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.
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!
VOLUNTEERS AND SAFEPARISH
ALL volunteers must be registered in SafeParish. 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 Mrs. Heisel at aheisel@saintischool.org.
UPCOMING NOVEMBER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES!
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 2023-2024 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. 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 14
Salad of the Week: GARDEN SALAD
Strawberry or Cinnamon Bagels,
PBJ or cheese and crackers are also available
MONDAY: Dough pretzel w/ cheese, salad
TUESDAY: Mini corn dogs, baked beans or salad
WEDNESDAY: Dino nuggets, mashed potatoes or salad
THURSDAY: Cheese pizza, cucumbers w/ dip or salad
FRIDAY: Biscuit and gravy, hash brown or salad
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
LIBRARY IS LOOKING FOR YOU!
The Library needs your help! We are still needing 2 volunteers for the first Thursday morning of each month. The shift is from 9:45-noon.
Miss Eichhold, Mrs. Hein, Mrs. Oliverio and Ms. Bennett's classes visit the library during this time.
If you can volunteer, please send an email to: stilibraryvolunteers@gmail.com. Thanks!
UPCOMING PTO RESTAURANT FUNDRAISERS,
DEWEY'S PIZZA, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 AND EL RANCHO GRANDE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20
Our next PTO food fundraiser is at Dewey's Pizza, 5649 Harrison Avenue, on Tuesday, November 22, from 3:00-9:00pm. Please mention the attached flyer when ordering, and up to 20% of all food purchases will be donated to our PTO. Thanks in advance!
Also, mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 20! El Rancho Grande, 6121 Harrison Ave, will be donating 20% off the WHOLE DAY'S sales to our PTO. They are open from 11:00am-10:00pm.
Also, mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 20! El Rancho Grande, 6121 Harrison Ave, will be donating 20% off the WHOLE DAY'S sales to our PTO. They are open from 11:00am-10:00pm.
GIRLS 3RD AND 4TH GRADE BASKETBALL EVALUATIONS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13
3rd and 4th grade girls' basketball will have evaluations on Sunday, November 13. Please keep in mind that these evaluations are closed to parents.
3rd grade: 6:00-7:00pm
4th grade: 7:00-8:00pm
3rd grade: 6:00-7:00pm
4th grade: 7:00-8:00pm
ALUM NEWS
ALUM, LUKE KLEEMAN, STARRING AS ROMEO IN
ST. X' ROMEO AND JULIET!
LUKE KLEEMAN will be starring as Romeo in Romeo and Juliet at St. X beginning this week. Here’s a 20 second sneak peek:
It is going to be another amazing experience!
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
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.
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.
ROSARY ON MONDAYS IN CHURCH AT 6:15pm
Please join us on Mondays at 6:15pm in church to pray the Daily Meditations offered by the Holy Family School of Faith! 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!
https://www.schooloffaith.com/daily-rosary-meditations. You can sign up to receive more information daily!
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 seeking to bring our community together in prayer!
Learn more about the 15 Promises of the Rosary at -
https://sainti.org/church/15-promises-of-the-rosary/
https://sainti.org/church/15-promises-of-the-rosary/
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.
