MR. VANCE'S NEWS TO USE
MARCH 17, 2023
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! The hallways are filled with lots of students in green as we celebrate Saint Patrick. Our Kindergarteners went on a hunt today, finding clues and watching for leprechauns who were running loose in the building! They diligently searched and searched, and when they returned to their rooms, the leprechauns had been there and left them a mess. What a fun day here at St. Ignatius!
As we enter the third trimester, it is time to assess how well your child is doing in his/her classes in order to finish the year strong. If you see that your child is not performing up to their ability or is struggling, please reach out to talk with the teacher. If you feel you need a telephone or in-person conference, please feel free to contact the teacher involved. We are here to support your child in reaching his/her full potential.
Over the last few weeks, our many of our students have been on various field trips. On the fourth grade's recent field trip to the Children's Museum, staff from the theatre stopped one of our teachers to let them know that our students are always so well behaved. While at Camp Joy, the sixth graders were also complimented by the camp staff about their engagement and good behavior. As a principal, these acknowledgments of how well our students behave and participate is a remarkable feeling, and it is not just a reflection of the school but also of our families.
Starting Monday evening, March 17, 25 students and three staff members will be starting their journey to Nancy, France. During the first six days of the trip, our seventh and eighth graders will participate in the student exchange program we have with St. Sigisbert. Our students are very excited to see their French friends who visited here in the fall. We will finish our time in France with a tour of Paris and then head home on March 30. We are so fortunate to have this special extended learning experience! Please keep the students and staff in your prayers as they travel.
Please keep our second and seventh graders in your prayers. These students are in the final stages of their Sacramental preparation for their First Communion and Confirmation. We are very proud of these students as they continue on the path of deepening their relationship to Jesus.
Please join me in praying that this school year is filled with wonder and awe for our students. May all of our students, parents, staff, alumni, and friends feel God’s loving presence now and always.
Please join me in praying that this school year is filled with wonder and awe for our students. May all of our students, parents, staff, alumni, and friends feel God’s loving presence now and always.
In Christ’s Peace,
Kevin Vance
Principal
CONGRATS 8TH GRADERS!
Congratulations to 8th graders, Ava P., Ellie G., and Reagan A., whose design was chosen for the yearbook cover. Way to go!
SCHOOL COMMITTEE SEEKING 3 NEW MEMBERS
The St. Ignatius School Committee is seeking three new members for the 2023-2024 school year. The roles of the committee include 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 may 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 Friday, March 31.
The application form is located at https://forms.gle/mdmZXc5m49XWnL3Q8. 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.
Please direct any questions to Theresa Sewell, School Committee Chair, at tmyost73@fuse.net. We hope you will consider applying to join the School Committee.
Busing from Northwest Local School District:
Due to staff shortages, bus routes could be canceled day to day. Everyone in the Northwest School District riding the bus needs a backup plan in case the route is canceled for the day. Please go to https://www.nwlsd.org/Transportation.aspx each Friday at 5:00pm for cancellations.
Due to staff shortages, bus routes could be canceled day to day. Everyone in the Northwest School District riding the bus needs a backup plan in case the route is canceled for the day. Please go to https://www.nwlsd.org/Transportation.aspx each Friday at 5:00pm for cancellations.
**Please note that buses are canceled throughout the week, also.
Iowa Testing During the Month of March for Grades 2-7.
Our annual academic assessments will commence during the month of March. All students in grades 2-7 will participate in these assessments. In addition, all children on the Peterson, Autism, or EdChoice Scholarships will participate in this assessment. Your child’s homeroom teacher should be sharing a calendar of testing dates with you. Please minimize removing your child/ren from school on the dates identified for testing. Students should get a good night's sleep and have a nutritious breakfast to be best prepared for the testing.
Our annual academic assessments will commence during the month of March. All students in grades 2-7 will participate in these assessments. In addition, all children on the Peterson, Autism, or EdChoice Scholarships will participate in this assessment. Your child’s homeroom teacher should be sharing a calendar of testing dates with you. Please minimize removing your child/ren from school on the dates identified for testing. Students should get a good night's sleep and have a nutritious breakfast to be best prepared for the testing.
MARCH VIRTUE OF THE MONTH:
"TEMPERANCE"
Enjoying things in a proper, balanced way.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Today, March 17: Fish Fry, 5:00-8:00pm, Stations of the Cross, 7:00pm
March 18: 40 Days for Life, 7:00am-7:00pm
March 18 and 19: Welcome/Christ Renews Women's Retreat
March 20-30: St. Ignatius exchange students to visit Nancy, France
March 21: PTO restaurant fundraiser, Raising Cane's, 2:00-9:00pm
March 24: No School/ School of Faith retreat
March 24: Fish Fry, 5:00-8:00pm, 7pm Lenten Concert with Mike Davis
March 29: Penance Service 7:00pm
March 31: Spirit Day/ Pregnancy Center West (Baby Bottle Campaign)
March 31: Fish Fry, 5:00-8:00pm, Stations of the Cross, 7:00pm
April 1/2: Palm Sunday Masses, Saturday, 4:30pm, Sunday, 6:30, 8:30, 10:15am and noon
April 6: No School/ School of Faith retreat
April 7-11: Easter Recess
April 12: School Resumes
April 17: 7th grade Confirmation, Cathedral, 5:15pm and 7:00pm
April 18: PTO restaurant fundraiser, Jet's Pizza, 4:00-8:00pm
April 28: Spirit Day/ Magnified Giving
May 16: PTO restaurant fundraiser, Chipotle, 3:00-9:00pm
July 24-28: Save the Date, Babylon VBS
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 March 20
Salad of the Week: Chicken Caesar
Strawberry or Cinnamon Bagels,
PBJ or cheese and crackers are also available
MONDAY: Mini maple pancakes, hashbrown or salad
TUESDAY: Hamburger/cheeseburger, Baked Lays or salad
WEDNESDAY: Cinnamon sugar dough pretzels. yogurt, salad
THURSDAY: Nachos w/ cheese, salsa, corn 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
ST. IGNATIUS DRAMA IS PERFORMING THE ROCKIN' TALE OF SNOW WHITE
St. Ignatius Drama is performing The Rockin' Tale of Snow White at Oak Hills High School! Tickets are available for purchase at the door. Tickets are $8 each, and it will be general seating. Show dates and times:
Friday, March 17: 5:30pm, Cast 1
Friday, March 17: 8:00pm, Cast 2
Saturday, March 18: 1:00pm, Cast 2
Saturday, March 18: 3:30pm, Cast 1
Friday, March 17: 5:30pm, Cast 1
Friday, March 17: 8:00pm, Cast 2
Saturday, March 18: 1:00pm, Cast 2
Saturday, March 18: 3:30pm, Cast 1
MARCH PTO RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER
RAISING CANE'S, MARCH 21, 2:00-9:00pm
Head to Raising Cane's, located at 3820 Race Road, on Tuesday, March 21 from 2:00-9:00pm to help support St. I's PTO. Mention the fundraiser at the register, and Cane's will donate 15% of the sales to our PTO. Thanks in advance!
ENRICHMENT NEWS
HSPT PREP SESSIONS
Rising 8th graders, do you need help preparing for the HSPT? Here is a link for some summer tutoring sessions provided by an experienced high school teacher. Testing strategies, academic content, and testing format will be discussed.
SUMMER DRAMA CAMP, JUNE 19-29
This summer camp will bring your child through every step of a production process from auditions to a full show performed for family and friends! This year, we will be performing Finding Nemo, directed by Lori Wainscott. For more information and to register, please see the flyer attached to this Wire.
CONGRATS TO COLLIN M.!
Congratulations to Collin M., who recently got 5th place overall at the Queen City Classic Chess Tournament. Smart moves, Collin!
More information from the Tournament will be coming soon!
SPORTS
CONGRATS 3RD GRADE LADY WILDCATS!
Congratulations to our 3rd Grade Lady Wildcats for finishing as champions of the St. Teresa Girls Basketball Tournament! Your winning team includes Ava C., Natalie G., Lily K., Ellison M., Rosaly M., Nora O., Amber O., and Brooklynn R.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
URSULINE
Spring Open House, Sunday, April 23, 1:00-3:00m. Registration opens April 1 at www.ursulineacademy.org/admissions/open-house.
Mother and Daughter Paint Night, Thursday, May 11, 5:45-8:00pm. All 6th and 7th grade girls and their moms (or mother figures) are invited to join us at Ursuline for a painting night.
Register at www.ursulineacademy.org/admissions/admissions-events.
SETON
Backstage Pass Event, Wednesday, April 19, 5:30pm. Exclusive backstage experience for all 5th, 6th, and 7th grade future Saints and Panthers at Seton and Elder's performance of Mary Poppins. Registration includes dinner, set tours, cast meet-and-greet, giveaways and a ticket to the show! Tickets may be purchased online at setoncincinnati.org or elderhs.org.
Backstage Pass Event, Wednesday, April 19, 5:30pm. Exclusive backstage experience for all 5th, 6th, and 7th grade future Saints and Panthers at Seton and Elder's performance of Mary Poppins. Registration includes dinner, set tours, cast meet-and-greet, giveaways and a ticket to the show! Tickets may be purchased online at setoncincinnati.org or elderhs.org.
Tea Party with Mary Poppins. Join us at Seton on Sunday, April 23 at 1:30pm for a Spoonful of Sugar and Tea with Mary Poppins! Enjoy a tea party including snacks, drinks, crafts, cast meet-and-greet, giveaways, photo booth and more before the final performance of Disney’s Mary Poppins at 3:00pm. Register online at setoncincinnati.org.
Join our mailing lists. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please visit https://www.setoncincinnati.org/admissions/join-our-mailing-list/ to add your information.
CATECHISTS ARE NEEDED FOR
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (CGS)
Do you enjoy sharing your faith with children? We invite YOU to prayerfully consider training to be a CGS catechist, so that you can help lead our children in this beautiful catechesis model during the next school year. Catechist training is a commitment, but so worthwhile. If you are willing to commit to becoming a regularly scheduled catechist at St. Ignatius, we will even help cover the cost of your training!
There are a few opportunities coming up for beginning training nearby this summer. If this opportunity interests you, please reach out to Elaine at ekroger@sainti.org, and she will be happy to share her experiences with you, as well as share next steps on the path to training to become a CGS catechist.
Would you like to learn more about this beautiful catechesis that St. Ignatius offers for our youngest parishioners? Visit our website at https://sainti.org/church/catechesis-of-the-good-shepherd/ to read more about it and watch a short video, and then call Elaine Kroger at 513-661-6565 ext. 2725 to schedule a tour of our atrium!
Do you enjoy sharing your faith with children? We invite YOU to prayerfully consider training to be a CGS catechist, so that you can help lead our children in this beautiful catechesis model during the next school year. Catechist training is a commitment, but so worthwhile. If you are willing to commit to becoming a regularly scheduled catechist at St. Ignatius, we will even help cover the cost of your training!
There are a few opportunities coming up for beginning training nearby this summer. If this opportunity interests you, please reach out to Elaine at ekroger@sainti.org, and she will be happy to share her experiences with you, as well as share next steps on the path to training to become a CGS catechist.
Would you like to learn more about this beautiful catechesis that St. Ignatius offers for our youngest parishioners? Visit our website at https://sainti.org/church/catechesis-of-the-good-shepherd/ to read more about it and watch a short video, and then call Elaine Kroger at 513-661-6565 ext. 2725 to schedule a tour of our atrium!
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
MARCH 18
A great way to offer something to God this Lenten Season is to dedicate an hour (just you or with your family) to the 40 Days for Life Campaign. Our parish has been assigned March 18, from 7:00am-7:00pm to pray and be a witness to Christ’s love for all human life in front of the Planned Parenthood on Auburn Avenue in Clifton. Our desire is to have every slot filled. No experience needed. Just show up and join others in praying for all those impacted by abortion: the babies, their mothers and fathers and those working in the industry. Sign up at https://bit.ly/StIgnatius40DaysforLife2023 or contact Linda Trenn at lindatrenn@ yahoo.com and 513-293-8360. Reach out to Linda if you would like to caravan together on the 18th!
May the Holy Family pray for us!
LENTEN CONCERT FEATURING MIKE DAVIS,
MARCH 24, 7:00pm, CHURCH
Please join us at St. Ignatius church on Friday, March 24, at 7:00pm for a special Lenten concert, “Come Watch With Me: The Perfect Storm.” This is a powerful evening of prayer, meditation, and music as you walk the Via Dolorosa/Way of Suffering focusing on the life, death, and Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Please join us at St. Ignatius church on Friday, March 24, at 7:00pm for a special Lenten concert, “Come Watch With Me: The Perfect Storm.” This is a powerful evening of prayer, meditation, and music as you walk the Via Dolorosa/Way of Suffering focusing on the life, death, and Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
ST. IGNATIUS FISH FRY IS BACK IN 2023!
CAN YOU HELP?
Join us in Loyola Hall every Friday today through March 31 from 5:00-8:00pm. We need volunteers to make this happen. Sign-up using this link to view all available shifts - https://bit.ly/StI2023FishFry or, you can email Jen Smith directly at stifishfry@sainti.org.
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE
DMI SURVEY!
Thank you to everyone who filled out a survey! We are grateful for the response we have received! We should receive results from the Catholic Leadership Institute in late spring, or early summer. We will communicate in the months to come once we receive these final results.
UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE LASALLE K OF C/
ST. I'S PARISH HEALTH, MARCH 28,
The LaSalle K of C and St. Ignatius Parish Health will be sponsoring a mobile blood drive on Tuesday, March 28, from noon to 2:00pm and 3:30-6:00pm. The donor bus will be parked behind St. Ignatius near Loyola Hall. To schedule your appointment, please visit: www.hoxworth.org/groups/lasallekofc or call Hoxworth at 513-451-0910.
Appointments encouraged. All blood types are welcome.!
