MRS. HEISEL'S HEADLINES
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Just a gentle reminder that tomorrow, Friday, October 13, school is closed for our staff to participate in School of Faith, a religious professional development program. This program provides time for prayer, study, and reflection on our Catholic Faith.
I want to THANK all of you for a SUPER SUCCESSFUL 365 Raffle! We not only hit our goals but exceeded them! At last count, we have sold over $145,000 worth of raffle tickets. Because of this, students have earned BOTH off days! That means NO SCHOOL the day after Halloween, Wednesday, November 1, AND the day after the Super Bowl, Monday, February 12! The proceeds of the raffle enable us to keep tuition at an affordable rate each year. We are so grateful for the tremendous support of this fundraiser that benefits all 1,164 students.
In addition, tickets were sold in every one of our 50 states! We will have an extra out-of-uniform day to celebrate that milestone (date TBD). And finally, as an extra, added bonus and thank you, ALL students may participate in the pajama incentive on Monday and receive a donut! I am overwhelmed (although not surprised!) by the support and effort of our families.
I would be remiss if I did not extend a HUGE heartfelt THANK YOU to our 365 Raffle crew, Christina Grotkin, Chrissy Davis, and Stephanie Beck! These ladies work so hard, put so much time into the raffle, and are just all-around amazing! A huge shout out to Julie Doerger as well, as she writes ALL the winning checks every month. Thank you ladies for all you do!
Please keep our eighth graders in your prayers as they travel to Washington, DC, next week. On Tuesday morning, the Class of 2024 will travel to DC to visit various national monuments, attend Mass at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, tour the Capitol, and discover new things at the many Smithsonian museums. We wish them the best weather and safe travels.
I continue to pray for the happiness, good health, and success of all our families. You are all such a blessing to me and this community.
In Christ’s Peace,
Angie Heisel
Principal
EDCHOICE UPDATE
Many families' applications have already been accepted, but if yours hasn't yet, please do not panic. We do not fully understand ODE's system of accepting them, but please know that if you have submitted your application to school and done your income verification, yours is in process.
If your child's application has been accepted, you will receive an acceptance letter in the mail. This form MUST be filled out and returned to Patty Thomas in the school office via email or the original form. ODE issues checks every month based on the previous month's attendance and sends them to school. If you do not want to come in every month to endorse your check, you MUST sign a waiver authorizing St. Ignatius to deposit the check. This is a very involved process, and you may continue to receive tuition statements until the tuition is paid in full, which will not be until June 2024. If your child received a full tuition scholarship, you can disregard these statements. If you scholarship does not cover full tuition, you can continue to make payments.
If you have any questions about the status of your application, you can check your OH/ID account. Ask Mr. Meyer if you have any questions.
UNIFORM GUIDELINE UPDATE
The School Committee made some slight changes to uniform guidelines that did not get printed in the 23-24 handbook. The updated policy can be found here. One of the more notable changes is that girls may wear fingernail polish. I encourage you to read over the uniform policy again and go over it with your child. I would especially encourage to you read over the policies on sock color, acceptable shoes, and skirt length.
SGO (SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATIONS)
Catholic School Supporters may be eligible for an Ohio tax credit!
Follow the links to find out more information about SGOs and how you can donate to help St. Ignatius School!
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS SHIRTS
Just a friendly reminder that anyone who purchased a PTO Breast Cancer Awareness shirt through the Spirit Shop may wear it with uniform bottoms on the designated days this month. The t-shirt may replace the school polo shirt.
There are two more days the shirt can be worn:
Friday, October 20, and Friday, October 27 (which is also the monthly Spirit Day for all, with proceeds going to Pink Ribbon Good)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Oct. 13: No School/ School of Faith
Oct. 13: PTO Trunk or Treat
Oct. 14: 2nd Annual Iggy 5k, 5:30pm
Oct. 16: Progress Reports sent
Oct. 17: PTO Fundraiser at Jersey Mike's, 2:00-9:00pm
Oct. 19: Adoration, 2nd grade, 2:00pm
Oct. 22: St. Vincent dePaul Coat Drive begins
Oct. 22: Aftermass after 10:15am
Oct. 26: Adoration, 1st grade, 2:00pm
Oct. 30: Picture retakes
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
FRIENDSHIP
Sharing a mutual love that seeks the good of the other.
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
Mrs. Reder is in dire need donated girls athletic shorts, sizes 5 to 18. Thank you!!
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 October 16
Salad of the Week: COBB
MONDAY: Grilled cheese, tomato soup or salad
TUESDAY: French toast sticks, hashbrown or salad
WEDNESDAY: 3 or 4 way, kidney beans, salad, oyster crackers
THURSDAY: Pepperoni and cheese breadsticks, green beans or salad
FRIDAY: Dough pretzel w/cheese, carrots w/dip or hummus 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
IGGY 5K SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 5:30pm
The Iggy 5k, presented by Roger Bacon High School, is Saturday, October 14, at 5:30pm at St. Ignatius. Join us to run or walk the 5k, strollers welcome! The Kids Dash, presented by Haverkos Family Orthodontics, is for kids 9 and under. No registration required for the Kids Dash.
Many thanks to additional sponsors Dr. John Rewwer DDS, Seton High School, LaSalle High School, Mercy McAuley High School, Mr. Label, Queen City Running, Marco's Pizza and Q102.
Many thanks to additional sponsors Dr. John Rewwer DDS, Seton High School, LaSalle High School, Mercy McAuley High School, Mr. Label, Queen City Running, Marco's Pizza and Q102.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities or questions about ways to get involved, please contact: Iggy5K@saintischool.org.
Register today!
Register today!
PTO RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER
JERSEY MIKE'S 2:00-9:00pm
Come support St. Ignatius PTO at TWO different Jersey Mike's locations on Tuesday, October 17 from 2:00-9:00pm. The managers at both 5624 Cheviot Road and 5500 Harrison Avenue have joined together for this event. They are happily donating 25% of sales!
*Please mention or show the flyer*
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
BOX OF JOY SERVICE EVENT
RUNS THROUGH NOVEMBER 8
St. Ignatius School and Parish are excited to once again participate in the Cross Catholic Outreach Box of Joy program! You can learn more about the program by watching this video or going to this website. There is also a list of gift ideas attached to this Wire. Families are also encouraged to fill their own box and bring it to school by the deadline of November 8.
**If you would like to fill your own box as a family, you also need to donate $9.00 ONLINE to cover the cost of shipping. Please DO NOT SEND CASH. After clicking the link, choose Option 1. Here's the link: https://crosscatholic.org/box-of-joy/online/.
GIRLS 2023-2024 BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
Registration Dates:
October 1-November 5 for 3rd -8th grades
October 1-December 31for 2nd grade
(Click the Registrations tab on the main menu to sign up)
October 1-November 5 for 3rd -8th grades
October 1-December 31for 2nd grade
(Click the Registrations tab on the main menu to sign up)
Evaluations Dates:
Evaluations will be held at St Ignatius in November.
Evaluations will be held at St Ignatius in November.
Monday November 6th, all 5th-8th graders (closed to parents).
5:00-6:15pm: 5th grade
6:15-7:30pm: 6th grade
7:30-8:45pm: 7th grade
8:45-10:00pm: 8th grade
5:00-6:15pm: 5th grade
6:15-7:30pm: 6th grade
7:30-8:45pm: 7th grade
8:45-10:00pm: 8th grade
Thursday November 9th, 5th-8th 2nd evaluation (closed to parents).
5:00-6:00pm: 5th/6th grade
6:00-7:30pm: 5th/6th grade
7:30-8:30pm: 7th/8th grade
8:30-10:00pm: 7th/8th grade
5:00-6:00pm: 5th/6th grade
6:00-7:30pm: 5th/6th grade
7:30-8:30pm: 7th/8th grade
8:30-10:00pm: 7th/8th grade
Sunday November 12th, all 3rd-4th graders (closed to parents).
6:00-7:00pm: 3rd grade
7:00-8:00pm: 4th grade
6:00-7:00pm: 3rd grade
7:00-8:00pm: 4th grade
2ND GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE
Sign ups for 2nd grade girls wanting to participate in an instructional basketball league are open now through December 31. Cost is $45. The season will consist of 7 practices/games at Cheviot Field House on 8 foot rims, and teams will work on the basics of the game. The season will begin in February, and we will update details as they come. There is no tournament for 2nd Grade
Purpose:
Introduction to basketball
Familiarity to the game
Having fun
Introduction to basketball
Familiarity to the game
Having fun
Process:
7 games/practices (30 minutes of half court practices followed by 30 minutes of full court games)
4 vs 4
7 games/practices (30 minutes of half court practices followed by 30 minutes of full court games)
4 vs 4
PARISH COMMUNAL HOLY HOUR FOR EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL! OCTOBER 19
St. Ignatius parish will hold monthly communal Holy Hours on the third Thursday of each month from 6:00-7:00pm to include songs, guided meditations, and silence, during this Parish Year of the Eucharistic Revival. Mark your calendar for the next one on October 19!
Stay up to date on other parish events by visiting our webpage at https://bit.ly/NationalEucharisticRevival !
ST. IGNATIUS MOM'S MINISTRY THIRD THURSDAY SOCIAL
Join us October 19 at 7:00pm for an evening of friendship and fellowship to connect with other moms in the St. I’s parish. This month we will be going to Crossroads Sports Bar on Cheviot Road. No sign up is required, but feel free to contact us at momsministry@sainti.org or follow us on facebook @ St. Ignatius Mom’s Ministry for more information on this and other Mom’s Ministry event details.
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI FILM BY WORD ON FIRE
OCTOBER 19
Come join other adult parishioners on Thursday, October 19 at 7:00pm in Loyola Hall at our Mosaic event for a viewing and conversation on Word on Fire’s beautiful and profound film on St. Francis of Assisi! Read Bishop Barron’s description of the film in his own words: “Is there a more winsome and beguiling figure in the entire history of the Catholic Church than Francis of Assisi? Even for nonbelievers, Francis seems to sum up what is best in the Christian tradition, and it would be difficult to find anyone—even the most ardent of atheists—who would stand against him. Il Poverello, the little poor man—simple, humble, close to nature, deeply in love with God—continues to sing across the ages to our own cynical time.”
See the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=M8VMI81JxMs.
See details on the entire Pivotal Players series here: https://www.wordonfire.org/studyprograms/pivotal-players/.
Check out our Adult Faith Formation webpage for more information: https://bit.ly/SaintiAdultFaithFormation !
Questions? Contact Brad Macke at 513-661-6565 ext. 2743 or bmacke@sainti.org.
Come join other adult parishioners on Thursday, October 19 at 7:00pm in Loyola Hall at our Mosaic event for a viewing and conversation on Word on Fire’s beautiful and profound film on St. Francis of Assisi! Read Bishop Barron’s description of the film in his own words: “Is there a more winsome and beguiling figure in the entire history of the Catholic Church than Francis of Assisi? Even for nonbelievers, Francis seems to sum up what is best in the Christian tradition, and it would be difficult to find anyone—even the most ardent of atheists—who would stand against him. Il Poverello, the little poor man—simple, humble, close to nature, deeply in love with God—continues to sing across the ages to our own cynical time.”
See the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=M8VMI81JxMs.
See details on the entire Pivotal Players series here: https://www.wordonfire.org/studyprograms/pivotal-players/.
Check out our Adult Faith Formation webpage for more information: https://bit.ly/SaintiAdultFaithFormation !
Questions? Contact Brad Macke at 513-661-6565 ext. 2743 or bmacke@sainti.org.
PARISH VITALITY REPORT
Read about the first year of the Beacons of Light and tell us what you think? Curious about how the first year of Beacons of Light has gone in our 57 Families of Parishes? Archbishop Schnurr has released the Year 1 Parish Vitality Report to bring everyone in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati up-to-date.
Access the Report at: https://bit.ly/AOCParishVitalityReportFall2023
In addition to facts, figures, stories and witness, there’s an opportunity for you to give feedback on your experience of parish life. Check it out at www.catholicaoc.org/pvr.
In addition to facts, figures, stories and witness, there’s an opportunity for you to give feedback on your experience of parish life. Check it out at www.catholicaoc.org/pvr.
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