MRS. HEISEL'S HEADLINES
JANUARY 5, 2024
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Happy New Year! While it was nice to recharge and reconnect with family and friends over break, it is great to have the students and staff back in the building! Their smiling faces are such a bright light for me every day!
The start of a new month means a new virtue. January’s virtue of the month is FORTITUDE, which means being brave and strong in the face of trials. Students will be introduced to saints who lived a life of fortitude. These saints include St. Bernadette, St. Joan of Arc, and St. Paul Miki.
January will be a busy month of learning and enrichment. Catholic Schools Week is at the end of the month and will kick off with an Open House on Sunday, January 28, from 1:00-2:30pm. We invite all of our current families and students to come and tour your child’s room, meet their teachers, and review some of the classwork. We look forward to seeing everyone!
January can also bring unexpected weather closings and delays. Please remember that if St. Ignatius needs to call a closure or delay due to inclement weather, you will be notified through email, as well as through our social media outlets and school website.
Please join me in continuing to pray for our students, staff, families, and benefactors. May they all feel God’s loving presence.
In Christ’s Peace,
Angie Heisel
Principal
IMPORTANT EDCHOICE UPDATES
New EdChoice Email
When corresponding with us regarding EdChoice, please use edchoice@saintischool.org.
At this point, we have 796 EdChoice scholarships "Accepted/Awarded" and 93 still in the "Under Review" status. The EdChoice scholarship will NOT come in one lump sum, but will come to the school in 10 monthly installments (10% each month), and the last one will be received in June. These increments will be retroactive to August.
To find your balance, please subtract your scholarship from the total amount of tuition that is due. If your child/ren is receiving the full amount, then you have nothing due, and you can disregard your monthly statements. Please know that your tuition statements will not truly reflect your exact balance because of the timing of us receiving, processing, posting balances, and sending out statements.
If your application is still "Under Review", EdChoice has advised us to have parents check their Income Verification status to make sure it is at least "Submitted". Please note that everyone who is applying for this scholarship MUST submit their 2022 income. If your Income Verification has been in "Submitted" status prior to September 15, please email edchoice@saintischool.org, or contact Patty Thomas at 513-389-3242 so that we can contact EdChoice. If your "Submitted" status is AFTER September 15, please continue to be patient.
Acceptance Forms and Waivers
We check the EdChoice website several times a day, and as soon as we see an application go into the Awarded status, we are able to accept them, even prior to parents receiving the actual acceptance form in the US mail. When you receive this form, please send to Ms. Patty Thomas in the school office. In order for us to directly credit your account, please fill out and return the waiver that is attached to this Wire if you have not done so already. There is also a blank acceptance form to fill out if you have not received yours in the mail yet.
CONGRATULATIONS DECEMBER TRUPARTNER OF THE MONTH, SIMON D.
Congratulations to TruPartner of the Month, presented by TruPartner Credit Union, St. Ignatius School and TruPartner of the Month, 4th grader Simon D. Simon is always kind and helpful to both students and staff, including taking staff dishes into the cafeteria. Thanks for being such a great helper, Simon! Simon will receive a $100 credit and gift from TruPartner Credit Union!
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
COVID GUIDELINES
We are still following current covid recommendations. For exposures, a mask must be worn for 10 days from last exposure. For positives, the day symptoms start is day zero. Isolate through day 6, mask through day 10. Please refer to this link, a simple COVID calculator, to determine next steps if you test positive or have been exposed to COVID. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html
Also, feel free to call Mrs. Kathy Reder with any questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan. 12: NO SCHOOL/ Teacher School of Faith
Jan. 15: NO SCHOOL/ Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday
Jan. 20: Spring sports registration ends
Jan. 24: Progress Reports sent
Jan. 28: Open House, 1:00-2:30pm for current families only.
New families should email Mrs. Joyce Cross to set up a tour.
Jan. 28-Feb. 2: Catholic School's Week
Feb. 12: NO SCHOOL/ RAFFLE INCENTIVE PRIZE
Feb. 16: NO SCHOOL/ Teacher School of Faith
Feb. 19: NO SCHOOL/ Presidents Day holiday
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
FORTITUDE
"Being brave and strong in the face of trials."
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SCHOOL NEWS
LUNCH MENU
**Hot Lunch-$3.00
Double Entree-(grades 4-8) $1.75
**Salad Entree-$3.75
Milk/Juice-$.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 January 8
Salad of the Week:
MONDAY: French toast sticks, hashbrowns or salad
TUESDAY: Grilled cheese, tomato soup or salad
WEDNESDAY: Cheese coney, corn or salad
THURSDAY: Mexican pizza, black beans and salad
FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL/ SCHOOL OF FAITH
**Due to the rising cost of food, the cafe has had to raise their lunch prices.
The single lunch is now $3.00 instead of $2.75.
The entree salad is now $3.75 instead of $3.50.
We work hard to provide a healthy nourishing meal.
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 JANUARY FOOD FUNDRAISER
JANUARY 16 AND/OR JANUARY 17
DENT AND WHITE OAK MARCO'S PIZZA
The PTO January food fundraiser is at 2 different Marco's Pizza's locations, which are owned by a St. Ignatius family. Please come out and support our PTO on either Tuesday, January 16 and/or Wednesday, January 17 at the Dent or White Oak Marco's Pizza. This fundraiser is an all day event from 11:00am-10:00pm!
Please read the attached flyer for details on how the class with the highest sale amount will win a free pizza party. As always thank you for your support!
ENRICHMENT NEWS
NOMINATE A ST. IGNATIUS ALUM TODAY!
Please nominate an alum who has made an impact to receive the St. Ignatius of Loyola Distinguished Alumni Award. This award is given for significant accomplishment in business or professional life, significant service to the greater community, or sustained leadership and service to St. Ignatius of Loyola. Past awardees include exceptional business, church and community leaders.
To nominate an individual, please click here and use the form on our website by NOON, Monday, January 8, 2024.
To nominate an individual, please click here and use the form on our website by NOON, Monday, January 8, 2024.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
THE 8TH GRADE GIRL SCOUTS GIVING TREE
Thank you to the entire parish for participating in this annual Christmas service project which benefits various pregnancy centers, seniors, and underserved children and families in our area.
CHESS CLUB SIGN UPS ARE OPEN FOR 2024!
Students in grades 1-8 are invited to join the chess club on Fridays from January 19-March 15. More details and coordinator info are in the attached flyer.
Please sign up through https://forms.gle/ApBWWj2BeNPu8nU19
We are still looking for a coach for the 1st grade class, so if you would be interested or know someone, please let us know.
Please sign up through https://forms.gle/ApBWWj2BeNPu8nU19
We are still looking for a coach for the 1st grade class, so if you would be interested or know someone, please let us know.
CONGRATS BOYS 7TH GRADE BASKETBALL TEAM!
Congratulations to the 7th grade Team Hochwalt boys basketball team for winning the St James and the Visitation/Jude Westside Classic basketball tournaments!
Players include:
Evan T., Xander D., Chase B., Jakob B., Anthony D., Monty M., Collin H., Chase R., and Grady G.
Players include:
Evan T., Xander D., Chase B., Jakob B., Anthony D., Monty M., Collin H., Chase R., and Grady G.
EXCITING MATCH UP IN ST. DOMINIC
VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Two 4th grade St. I teams recently competed in an exciting volleyball tournament at St. Dominics.
The Demeropolis/Levy team won 1st place. On the team is Ava C., Danna L., Lizzie M., Ellison M., Grace L., Lucia W., Lyla D., Maggie M., and Viv D.. Coached by Lauren Demeropolis and Anne Levy.
They played the Defranco/Schaefer team. On the team is Gia C., Eliza D., Aliyah F., Paislee K., Marie N., Brooklynn Rizzo, Kenzley S., Kennedy S., and Zoey S. Coached by Lauren DeFranco and Jocelyn Schaefer.
The Demeropolis/Levy team won 1st place. On the team is Ava C., Danna L., Lizzie M., Ellison M., Grace L., Lucia W., Lyla D., Maggie M., and Viv D.. Coached by Lauren Demeropolis and Anne Levy.
They played the Defranco/Schaefer team. On the team is Gia C., Eliza D., Aliyah F., Paislee K., Marie N., Brooklynn Rizzo, Kenzley S., Kennedy S., and Zoey S. Coached by Lauren DeFranco and Jocelyn Schaefer.
SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN THROUGH JANUARY 20
Spring Sports registration is now open through January 20th!
BASEBALL: Grades preK*- 8. *Intended for pre-school aged children who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2024
SOFTBALL: Grades preschool-8.
TRACK & FIELD: Grades K-8.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Grades 3-8.
Visit www.saintiaa.org to register and for additional information.
EPIPHANY BAGS
Pick up an Epiphany Blessing Bag at the doors of church to do the traditional blessing of your home this Sunday, January 7 (or another day)! It contains blessed Holy Water, blessed chalk and a simple guide. The phrase placed on your door post will be "20+C+M+B+24". The “20” and “24 stand for the current year: 2024. The “CMB” stands for the Latin phrase Christus Mansionem Benedicat (Christ bless this house). At the same time the letters stand for the names of the wise men: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. You are free to save the bag of items for next year’s blessing. If not, be sure to properly dispose of the blessed chalk (bury in the ground, burn in a fire, or return to church). This is a way of inviting Jesus Christ more deeply into your home and your life. If your home has never been blessed by a priest, you are encouraged to contact one of our parish priests to ask them to come give your home their priestly blessing.
THANK YOU MS. EMILY BRANSCUM!
A huge THANK YOU to Ms. Emily Branscum for her years of service to the youth of our parish as the Youth Minister! Her dedication and enthusiasm have been a wonderful blessing to our junior high, high school and college students over the last 5 years. Emily was instrumental in bringing the Totus Tuus camp to St. Ignatius, and her contagious laugh and musical talents will be sorely missed both there and at VBS! Emily has begun a new job for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati as the Associate Director for Respect Life. Although we will miss her, we wish her the best in her new role! Luckily, we will still see Emily around campus, because as a daughter of the parish, she will be volunteering here. Thanks again for all you have done, and all you have yet to do, to make St. Ignatius a great place to grow in faith, Emily!
PARISH COMMUNAL HOLY HOUR FOR EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL!
JANUARY 18
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 January 18! Stay up to date on other parish events by visiting our webpage at https://bit.ly/NationalEucharisticRevival !
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 January 18! Stay up to date on other parish events by visiting our webpage at https://bit.ly/NationalEucharisticRevival !
