MRS. HEISEL'S HEADLINES
AUGUST 24, 2023
Dear Parents and Guardians,
What a busy week it has been here in the building! Staff has been gathering for prayer, learning, meetings, and collaborating. We are excited and ready for students on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 30!
We still have a lot happening these next few days before school officially starts. Just a reminder that our parish festival, IggyFest, will be going on this weekend, Friday through Sunday. I am looking forward to seeing a lot of you there! Students in grades 2-8, you may drop off supplies, meet your teacher(s), and see your classroom on Monday, August 28, from 4:30-5:30 PM.
We hope you enjoy your last few days of summer break and can’t wait to see you next week!
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
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: TechnologyMs. Bethany Beer: Psychologist
Mrs. Megan Boesing, Mrs. Rebecca Baringhaus, and Mrs. Kristen Staneck - aides
Old Friends in New Positions
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: TechnologyMs. 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
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
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.
Please be sure to read the Family Handbook regarding school uniform policies.
Thank you so much!
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Do you plan on using Before and/or After School Care this school year? Please take some time to follow the link below and get your children registered. If you plan on using these programs the first week of school please register ASAP. You will also NEED to make sure you have a K-12 account and have it linked to your children.
https://sainti.org/school/for-parents/morning-care-after-school-care-programs/
If you have any questions, please reach out to Beth McErlane-Miller (Mrs. M&M) at
emcerlane-miller@saintischool.org.
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
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 25-27: IGGYFest
August 30: First day of school
Sept. 4: NO SCHOOL/ Labor Day
Sept. 11: PTO Meeting, 7:00pm, cafeteria
Sept. 12: School pictures, PreK-8
Sept. 13: School pictures, PreK-8
Sept. 21: 7th grade Confirmation Parent meeting, 7:00pm
Oct. 1: Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast, 7:00-noon
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
PTO MEETING, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Our first PTO meeting will be Monday, September 11 at 7:00pm in the cafeteria. We will have a little happy hour before we begin the meeting so everyone can meet the new board members and coordinators. All are welcome!
LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The school library will open to students on October 4, and we need parent and grandparent volunteers. Volunteers must be Safe Parish certified and up to date on all training. If this is your first time working in the library, training will be provided.
If you have any questions, please email stilibraryvolunteers@gmail.com.
You can sign-up to volunteer at : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FA9AF23A4FDC16-stignatius
You can sign-up to volunteer at : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FA9AF23A4FDC16-stignatius
ENRICHMENT NEWS
SUPPORT TROOP 850'S
PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 7:00am-noon
Please join us for all you can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, and orange juice.
Cost: $8 for Adults
$5 for Seniors / Kids (3-11)
$30 for a family of 5 or more
**Credit cards accepted with a $1 service charge.
We will also have some exciting raffle baskets and split the pot!
To purchase tickets ahead of time, reach out to your favorite Boy Scout, after Masses September 23-24, or contact Alicia Gamel at 513-236-4560) or Jennifer Menner at mennerjennifer2@gmail.com.
Please join us for all you can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, and orange juice.
Cost: $8 for Adults
$5 for Seniors / Kids (3-11)
$30 for a family of 5 or more
**Credit cards accepted with a $1 service charge.
We will also have some exciting raffle baskets and split the pot!
To purchase tickets ahead of time, reach out to your favorite Boy Scout, after Masses September 23-24, or contact Alicia Gamel at 513-236-4560) or Jennifer Menner at mennerjennifer2@gmail.com.
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.
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.
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
SAINT URSULA
Shadow Days. September through December.
Walkabout Wednesdays. Tours for prospective families through November.
Educational Services Night. September 21, 6:30-7:30pm.
Grade School Volleyball Night. September 28, 6:30pm.
Open House. October 22, 1:00-4:00pm.
High School Placement Test Prep Course. November 3, 9:00am-3:00pm.
ST. XAVIER
High School Placement Test Preparation Opportunity. Opportunity for boys and girls. Please go to www.RedwoodPrep.com to learn more and sign up.
MERCY McAULEY
Shadow Days. Please register for a shadow date at www.mercymcauley.org.shadow.
Grade School Volleyball Night. Tuesday, September 19, 6:00pm.
Grade School Soccer Night. Monday, September 25, 5:30pm.
INVITE SOMEONE TO JOIN RCIA!
God has created every person to be with Him forever! 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
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. Please complete this https://bit.ly/RescueProjFall2023InterestForm, or contact Brad Macke ASAP at bmacke@sainti.org or 513.661.6565 x2743 for more information.
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.
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!
