MRS. HEISEL'S HEADLINES
AUGUST 18, 2023
Dear Parents and Guardians,
It is my honor and a pleasure to welcome you to the 2023-2024 school year! I hope you all have had a relaxing and fun summer break. I am extremely proud to serve as the new principal of this amazing learning community, and welcome my new Assistant Principal, Mr. Matt Meyer.
Our maintenance staff has been busy all summer working hard to get our building ready. Rooms have been painted, some new doors are being installed and painted, floors have been stripped and waxed, and new furniture has been delivered. Thanks to our generous donors, our 5th grade classrooms received brand new furniture, including student and teacher desks, chairs, bookcases, and technology cabinets! Thank you so much!
Our dedicated teaching staff has also been working tirelessly to finalize classes and schedules, engage in professional learning opportunities, fine-tune instructional models, and update class routines and expectations, all with the goal of fostering academic success. We are all so excited to have the students back in the building and get this new year underway!
This year’s parish/school theme is “His Real Presence is in Us.” This is also reflected by our school t-shirt this year which reads, “Be His Real Presence.” Our pastor, Father Tom, chose this theme based upon the National Eucharistic Revival that is currently happening . It is a great reminder that we are a Eucharistic people. Jesus is truly present: Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the Eucharist. When we take Him into us, we receive His real presence in the Eucharist and are transformed by Him.
We will once again focus on the Virtues in Practice program in grades K-8. The entire school studies the same virtue each month. Our goal is to grow closer to Jesus by imitating His life and virtues and living out our faith in our everyday lives. This year we will focus on the virtues of charity, friendship, courtesy, purity, fortitude, prudence, respect, forgiveness, and responsibility, while also learning about saints who are held up as models of these virtues.
On behalf of the staff and faculty, I want to thank you for choosing St. Ignatius as the school and parish for your family. We are excited about this upcoming school year and are honored that you trust us with the minds and hearts of your child(ren). We look forward to having our families as positive partners in this year’s journey! The St. Ignatius staff will continue to make a priority of working together to create a Christ-centered, caring, compassionate learning community, where all children can be successful. Join us in praying for a safe, successful, positive school year!
In Christ’s Peace,
Angie Heisel
Principal
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ED CHOICE EXPANSION
As we have communicated, all Ohio students who are not receiving another state scholarship (ie, Peterson, Autism, etc), are eligible to receive the Ed Choice Expansion Scholarship. Please refer to the Income Eligibility Requirements to see how much your family will be awarded.
IMPORTANT! It takes many hours to process the hundreds of applications we are receiving. In order for us to guarantee your St. Ignatius Ed Choice Expansion application will be processed and sent to the state before their deadline we MUST HAVE ALL APPLICATIONS TO MS. PATTY THOMAS BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1.
In addition to the application, you must also give her a current utility bill that shows matching service and mailing address. You are welcome to email them or drop off hard copies.
Any applications received after September 1 will be processed, but there is no guarantee that they will make it to the Ohio Department of Education by their October deadline. This will delay processing and could possibly decrease the amount you are to receive. Thank you for your understanding and patience regarding all of the new changes to Ed Choice. Any questions, please reach out to Patty Thomas in our school office, pthomas@saintischool.org, 513-389-3242.
It is also imperative that parents submit their income information electronically to the EdChoice system. Parents/guardians must create an OH/ID account by going to https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P0u3g0rWsyrceXiYUGab1SnBJwQBFpNx/view.
TUITION PAYMENTS
Tuition statements were sent out earlier this month. If you anticipate that you will receive the full EdChoice Scholarship, no payment is due at this time. If you anticipate that you will receive a partial Ed Choice payment (or none at all), please begin to make tuition payments for the balance you anticipate to have. Any questions, please contact Barb Campbell in the parish office, bcampbell@sainti.org, 513-661-6565.
TUITION ASSISTANCE
If you will not be receiving the EdChoice Scholarship (because your child is receiving another state scholarship, ie. Peterson, autism, etc,) (or you live outside of the state of Ohio), we highly encourage you to apply for tuition assistance. In order to do this, you must create an account and register through FACTS: FACTS log in. Even if you have applied in the past, we encourage you to do so again, as we are finding ways to disperse money to our families who are not eligible for EdChoice this year. Any questions, please contact Barb Campbell in the parish office, bcampbell@sainti.org, 513-661-6565.
K-12 BILLING AND PAYMENT PROGRAM
Effective September 20, for those who submit electronic payments through K12 Payment Center, credit and debit card convenience fees for all payments will be 3.95% of the transaction amount with a minimum fee of $2.60 per transaction. ACH or eCheck transactions, if applicable, will carry a flat fee of $1.80 per transaction.
Fees can can still be paid in the school office with cash or check with no fee.
WELCOME NEW STAFF!
We would like to welcome new staff to St. Ignatius!
Fr. David Tran - parochial vicar
Mrs. Susan Kelly - Director of Curriculum and Assessment
Mrs. Darlene Schwab: Kindergarten
Mr. Nick Riesenbeck and Ms. Julia Beitz: 1st grade
Ms. Emily Etris: 2nd grade
Mrs. Angela Hillebrand, Ms. Sarah Campbell, and Mrs. Hannah Zeisler: 5th grade
Mrs. Elizabeth Bengert, Mr. Jarrod Zeiser, and Mr. Chad Rolph: middle school
Mr. Jacob Morgan: Technology
Ms. Bethany Beer: Psychologist
Mrs. Megan Boesing, Mrs. Rebecca Baringhaus, and Mrs. Kristen Staneck - aides
Old Friends in New Positions
Fr. Tom Bolte: retired clergy
Mr. Matt Meyer: Assistant Principal
Mrs. Katie Rischmann: 1st grade
Mrs. Debbie Colina: 2nd grade RTI
Mr. Steve Heglin: Innovation Lab
Mrs. Sarah Emerick-Craig: Writing Lab
BEGINNING SPANISH ENRICHMENT CLASS
Spanish Enrichment is almost FULL. There are only a couple spots remaining. All students must sign up prior to the first class, beginning Thursday, September 7. No new students will be taken the first day of class. Please get your registration in to the school office ASAP to reserve your spot. Spanish Class Flyer
SCHOOL SUPPLY KIT PICK UP
If you ordered a kit and you were not able to make it to school this week to pick it up, the kit is now located in your child’s homeroom. If you would like to pick your supply kit up before school starts, please make arrangements with Mr. Meyer, mmeyer@saintischool.org
ICE CREAM SOCIAL - ALL KINDERGARTEN, 1ST GRADE, AND NEW STUDENTS 2-8
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 6:30-7:30pm
SUPPLY DROP OFF - MEET YOUR TEACHER - GRADES 2-8
MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 4:30-5:30pm
Come drop off your supplies, see your classroom, and meet your teacher!
MEET THE TEACHER OPEN HOUSE
We will be bringing back an in-person “Open House/Meet the Teacher” for our parents in September. More information is to come, but here are the dates:
Wednesday, September 6, 6:30-8:00pm, Grades 1-4
Thursday, September 7, 6:30-8:15pm, Grades 5-8
BACK TO SCHOOL FORMS DUE SEPTEMBER 8
Parents, you should have received an email Wednesday about completing the 2023-2024 Back to School Forms. Make sure you look in your spam if you have not received it in your email. The forms are due by September 8. Thank you so much!
MORNING DROP OFF & AFTERNOON DISMISSAL PROCEDURESPLEASE READAll families, please read over the morning drop off and afternoon pick up procedures.
It is imperative that everyone follow the procedures we have in place, as it is for the safety of all of our students and staff. Let us know if you have any questions.
** Students who are not picked up by 3:45 pm will be sent to the cafeteria for After-Care.
Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures
It is imperative that everyone follow the procedures we have in place, as it is for the safety of all of our students and staff. Let us know if you have any questions.
** Students who are not picked up by 3:45 pm will be sent to the cafeteria for After-Care.
Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
Welcome back, staff and families! I look forward to working together with you to keep our students safe and healthy this school year. I appreciate your cooperation, as always. Please take the time to review the Accidents, Health and Wellness section in the Family Handbook.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Certain immunizations are required for school attendance. If your child is not up to date on immunizations or we do not have proof of your child's immunizations, the school nurse will contact you. Students out of compliance on the 15th day of school are subject to school exclusion. Please see attached Ohio Department of Health chart of required school vaccinations.
PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
IMMUNIZATIONS
Certain immunizations are required for school attendance. If your child is not up to date on immunizations or we do not have proof of your child's immunizations, the school nurse will contact you. Students out of compliance on the 15th day of school are subject to school exclusion. Please see attached Ohio Department of Health chart of required school vaccinations.
PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
All preschool and kindergarten students, including those who attended St. Ignatius preschool last year, must submit medical forms at the start of each year. If you have not already turned in the packet of health forms, please do so ASAP. Other grade levels do not have to submit physical forms yearly.
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
Prescription medication:
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
Prescription medication:
Administration at school requires the Medication Administration form completed and signed by both the parent and prescribing physician. Prescription medication cannot be given without this consent form. A new form is required each school year, so I cannot use forms from last year. A new form is also required in the event of a change in the original consent form such as a dosage change. This form is attached to this Wire and also available online. at saintischool.org under For Parents, then Health and School Nurse. Medication must be brought to school by the parent and in the original prescription labeled container which matches the Administration form.
Over the Counter Medication:
Over the Counter Medication:
Over the Counter medication consent is available again this school year. A new consent is required each school year. The OTC consent was be sent to all families as part of the ALMA back to school forms. This consent includes the following medications: ibuprofen, acetaminophen, anti-itch cream, and cough drops.
CHRONIC ILLNESS
CHRONIC ILLNESS
If your child has had any changes to their health that may impact their school day, please let me know.
Note: Medication orders and emergency health plans must be re-submitted annually (such as Asthma, Food Allergies, etc.)
Thank you!
Note: Medication orders and emergency health plans must be re-submitted annually (such as Asthma, Food Allergies, etc.)
Thank you!
Kathy Reder, RN,BSN
St. Ignatius Loyola School
Ph: 513-389-3242, ex.4
Fax: 513-389-3251
kreder@saintischool.org
St. Ignatius Loyola School
Ph: 513-389-3242, ex.4
Fax: 513-389-3251
kreder@saintischool.org
ABSENCES
If your child is going to be absent, a phone call to the school office must be made by 8:45am.
If your child is going to be absent, a phone call to the school office must be made by 8:45am.
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.
CHANGES IN TRANSPORTATION
If you need to change the way your child is getting home from school, please call the office at 513-389-3242 no later than 3:15pm.
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 21-28: Teacher In-Service/Parent Conferences
August 22: Ice Cream Social for Kindergarten, first grade and new families, 6:30pm
August 25-27: IGGYFest
August 30: First day of school
Sept. 4: NO SCHOOL/ Labor Day
Sept. 12: School pictures, PreK-8
Sept. 13: School pictures, PreK-8
Sept. 21: 7th grade Confirmation Parent meeting, 7:00pm
SCHOOL NEWS
LUNCH MENU
Hot Lunch-$2.75
Double Entree-(grades 4-8) $1.75
Salad Entree-$3.25
Milk/Juice-$.50
Every meal includes a choice of fruit and milk
Strawberry or cinnamon bagels,
PB&J or cheese and crackers are also available.
Week of August 30
Salad of the Week: GARDEN
WEDNESDAY: Cheese Pizza, Carrots w/ Dip or Hummus or Salad
THURSDAY: Waffles, Hashbrown or Salad
FRIDAY: Chicken Nuggets, Corn or Salad
Week of September 4
Salad of the Week: COBB
MONDAY: NO SCHOOL/ LABOR DAY
TUESDAY: Hot Dog, Baked Beans or Salad
WEDNESDAY: Dough Pretzel w/ Cheese or Hummus, Green Beans or Salad
THURSDAY: Mini Pancakes, Sausage,Cherry Juice or Salad
FRIDAY: Mexican Pizza, Corn or Salad
We put popular items on the menu for the first two weeks to encourage children to buy. During this time we have an abundance of staff to help. Buying is easier for the first time when everyone else is learning as well.
FYI, Pre-K teachers and Kindergarten teachers are there for these early days of lunch.
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
ENRICHMENT NEWS
FILL UP AT SHELL GAS STATION THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30
We love our neighbors! The Shell gas station directly across from St. Ignatius is again supporting our community. Now through September 30, visit The Giving Pumps, pumps 7 and 8, wrapped in purple. A portion of your gas purchase will go to St. I's!
Thank you, Shell, and thank you for supporting St. I's by filling up across the street!
Thank you, Shell, and thank you for supporting St. I's by filling up across the street!
SIGN UP TODAY FOR THE IGGY 5K ON
OCTOBER 14!
The 2nd annual Iggy 5k, presented by Roger Bacon High School, will be held on Saturday, October 14, at 5:30pm at St. Ignatius. The event consists of the 5k, the Kids Dash, (sponsored by Haverkos Orthodontics and Elder High School), and the After Party.
Last year's event saw approximately 300 participants, volunteers and spectators. The 5k welcomed competitive runners, walkers and all of those in between! Children loved the Kids Dash with a start and finish line just for them, medals for each participant, and other fun surprises. Afterward, the community gathered for fellowship, bonfires, medal ceremony, food, and fun.
The Iggy 5k is an opportunity for current families and parishioners to connect, and for past parishioners and school alumni to reunite with the St. Ignatius community.
Many thanks to our sponsors Roger Bacon High School, Elder High School, Haverkos Family Orthodontics, Dr. John Rewwer DDS, Seton High School and Q102.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, or questions about ways to get involved, please contact Iggy5K@saintischool.org.
MOMS MINISTRY
Moms, please join us for faith sharing sessions where we can meet each other, learn more about our faith, and connect on a deeper level. We also do a lot of sharing about our families, kids, challenges we are facing as moms, and connecting as women to support each other through the highs and lows of daily life.
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
IGGYFEST 2023, AUGUST 25-27
Volunteers are needed for IggyFest 2023!
Pick your favorite book and join the fun by volunteering! Help us make the 2023 Festival the best year yet!
Please checkout https://sainti.org/festival to volunteer. To get more information about any of these volunteer opportunities, contact festival chair Bob Buchman at festivalchair@sainti.org.
Pick your favorite book and join the fun by volunteering! Help us make the 2023 Festival the best year yet!
Please checkout https://sainti.org/festival to volunteer. To get more information about any of these volunteer opportunities, contact festival chair Bob Buchman at festivalchair@sainti.org.
IGGYFest is Seeking a New Cash Manager.
The festival is looking for a new cash room manager. Responsibilities include preparing the cash boxes prior to the festival each night as well as tallying, accounting and preparing festival cash for deposit each night. Interested people should contact festival chair Bob Buchman at bobbuchman72@yahoo.com or 513-225-2333 to discuss this opportunity to help the festival.
Straw Market Booth
The St. Ignatius Straw Market Booth is looking for donations in the form of gift cards, adult beverages, new household items or event tickets (Bengals or Reds). Please contact Sara Niemeyer at 513-515-3305 or Sara.niemeyer@usi.com if you are interested in donating. You can also support the straw market by purchasing an item from the St. Ignatius Festival Gift List on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3pD5aIj.
Items will be sent directly to the parish office.
Book Booth is Back 2023!
The Book Booth is returning to Iggy Fest 2023! Donations of books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, and board games are welcome! Donations can also be dropped off in the parish office lobby. Items will be accepted until August 20. For more information, check out the Book Booth page at https://bit.ly/BookBooth2023
Questions? please contact bookbooth@sainti.org!
IGGYFest Main Award is back!
The festival is again offering main award chances online! Tickets can be purchased online by going to https://sainti.org/mainaward.
LIVE STREAMING UPDATE
The live stream issues we have been experiencing have been resolved! Live streamed Masses are:
The live stream issues we have been experiencing have been resolved! Live streamed Masses are:
Monday, 7:00pm
Tuesday-Friday, 7:00am
Saturday, 9:15am and 4:30pm
Sunday, 8:30am.
The live stream can be accessed from our homepage. See the red arrow in the graphic. Thank you for your patience in this matter!
INVITE SOMEONE TO JOIN RCIA!
God has created every person to be with Him forever! This is why the Church exists! RCIA is a ministry that assists people in entering Jesus’ Church, all while giving them the space to discern and make a free decision. Ask God who He might be calling you to invite to become Catholic, and ask for the grace to lovingly and confidently invite them to RCIA.
Also, if you have any interest in accompanying a person in RCIA by serving as a sponsor, please contact Brad Macke at bmacke@sainti.org or 513-661-6565 x2743.
SMALL GROUP EVANGELIZATION INITIATIVE STARTING SEPTEMBER 10
Would you consider participating in an 8-week small group this fall? You can lead or attend these sessions. We will be using Fr. John Riccardo’s The Rescue Project materials to invite others to know Jesus and experience His Church, beginning the week of September 10. If so, complete this https://bit.ly/RescueProjFall2023InterestForm, or contact Brad Macke ASAP at bmacke@sainti.org or 513.661.6565 x2743.
During this past Lent, 42 parishioners participated! Here is what a recent leader said: “The hosting job is not that big, especially when you recruit participants to help with the meals, or even co-host with another couple, so that you can share the meeting places."
A recent participant said "This has the potential to change your life. If you get nothing else out of this, you will at least get to know a handful of folks from your church better."
This is a great way to invite non-Catholics and non-Christians to join a group so they can experience the dramatic love of God for them through the Catholic Faith!\ We plan to invite unchurched guests at IggyFest to join a small group! To hear what this is all about, see the Rescue Project trailer at https://rescueproject.us/trailer/. The whole series of videos is also available to watch for free on the website.
This is a great way to invite non-Catholics and non-Christians to join a group so they can experience the dramatic love of God for them through the Catholic Faith!\ We plan to invite unchurched guests at IggyFest to join a small group! To hear what this is all about, see the Rescue Project trailer at https://rescueproject.us/trailer/. The whole series of videos is also available to watch for free on the website.
SEEKING VOLUNTEER ASSISTANTS FOR CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Would you like to help the children of our school and parish enjoy a deeper relationship with God? The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a Montessori-based approach to the religious formation of children, rooted in Sacred Scripture, Liturgy, and respect for the child’s rich relationship with God.
This year we are offering CGS for preschoolers, kindergarten and first grade in the school as well as providing several sessions outside of school hours. We have seen this Catechesis produce amazing fruits within the lives of the children, as well as our own.
We are looking for volunteers assistants for our sessions once a week for the first semester of school this year.
Volunteers must be Safe Parish trained and up to date on training bulletins, approved by School Administration, and attend a brief training session at the beginning of the school year.
Catechesis of The Good Shepherd is a beautiful experience for the children, and we have also come to discover that the adults who accompany the children are impacted by their time in the atrium. We need your help to make the atrium a beautiful and peaceful space for the children to grow in their relationship with God, and we also hope to share the blessings that come from taking part in this experience.
Responsibilities of an assistant in the atrium include:
• Helping to maintain the prayerful atmosphere.
• Accompanying children with candle use.
• Reading scripture booklets to a child if a child asks, to aid them in their working with the material.
• Assist Catechist in record keeping of catechetical
presentations and taking observation notes if necessary.
• Assist with restroom breaks as needed.
• Helping CGS Director with resetting the environment
before and/or after sessions.
Days and times in which we need volunteer aids each week are:
Mondays 9:05-10:20am, 12:00-1:15pm, 2:00-3:15pm, 4:00-6:15pm, & 6-8:15pm.
Tuesdays 9:15-10:30am, 12:15-2:30pm.
Wednesdays 9:05-11:40am, 12:00-1:15pm, and 1:45-3:15pm.
Thursdays 9:30-10:30am, 10:05am-1:10pm, 12:50-3:15pm.
We will have 4 aid training opportunities. You only have to
attend ONE. If you would like to volunteer in the atrium this
year but none of the listed aid training times work, we can
possibly organize another time. These are the aid trainings
options we have right now:
Thursday, August 31, 4:30-6:00pm
Tuesday, Sept. 5, 4:30-6:00pm
Wednesday, Sept. 6, 6:00-7:30pm
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 7:00-8:30pm
We ask that you consider helping us this year, and/or share this information with grandparents or relatives who might be interested in volunteering as well. Please contact Elaine Kroger at ekroger@sainti.org or 513-661-6565 x2725 or Madalyn Hardig at mhardig@sainti.org or 513-661-6565 x2740.
SCHEDULING FACILITIES
If you have not done so already, please be sure to schedule your group/organizations' meetings for the fall. We will do the best we can to accommodate your request. Please call the parish office to reserve a space. Thank you!
If you have not done so already, please be sure to schedule your group/organizations' meetings for the fall. We will do the best we can to accommodate your request. Please call the parish office to reserve a space. Thank you!
