MRS. HEISEL'S HEADLINES
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Dear Parents and Guardians,
There are a lot of “centenarians” walking the halls today as we celebrate the 100th day of school! We are more than halfway through our school year - time is flying! Our 2nd trimester ends in a few weeks on March 8.
The season of Lent also began yesterday on Ash Wednesday. During this season, we focus on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. These forty days are a perfect time to strengthen our relationship with Jesus and to allow ourselves to take up our crosses as Christ did for us. Please check the bulletin for times available to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. All students, grades 2-8, will have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament during the school day this Lenten season.
I have a correction to something I posted in last week’s Wire. I made a mistake in announcing the first day of school for next year. There are too many complications with starting on the Tuesday after the festival, so we will push it back to Wednesday. The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The ending day will remain the same, with a half day on Thursday, May 29, 2025. I am sorry for any confusion or dilemma this may have caused.
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,
Angie Heisel
Principal
2024-2025 School Calendar:
Correction: Our first day of school will be WEDNESDAY, August 28, 2024, and our last day will be a half day on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR TUITION ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITIES!
The following are opportunities for tuition assistance for the 2024-2025 school year:
The Archdiocese will once again offer two different types of scholarships to families to help with Catholic School tuition. The attached flyers go into more detail but here are a few important pieces of information:
Welcome Scholarships
- To qualify the student must be the FIRST child of the applicant to attend a Catholic School.
- Scholarships will be offered to a limited number of students PRESCHOOL-8th grade.
- A family will not be eligible if Ed Choice covers their full tuition amount.
- The application is first come first serve. Please apply ASAP as funds may run out.
- Click here to apply: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CVC8V5Y
AOC Tuition Assistance Scholarships (Preschool-8th grades)
- To be considered, families must complete an application in FACTS. Follow the link on the CEF page: https://catholicbestchoice.org/affordability#cef (scroll down to where it says "Catholic Education Foundation Elementary CEF Funds."
- Scholarships will be offered to students PRESCHOOL-8th grade.
- A family will not be eligible if Ed Choice covers their full tuition amount.
- Applications must be submitted by February 25, 2024.
St. Ignatius Tuition Assitance (Grades K-8)
- Families must register in FACTS to be considered for St. Ignatius tuition assistance.
Please reach out to the school office with any questions.
IMPORTANT EDCHOICE UPDATES
New EdChoice Email
When corresponding with us regarding EdChoice, please use edchoice@saintischool.org.
APPLICATIONS UNDER REVIEW
By now, most people who applied have been awarded scholarships. If your application is still "Under Review", we strongly suggest that you contact EdChoice to see what more information they need from you. There is nothing more that St. Ignatius can do at this point.
VOTE FOR ST. IGNATIUS
St. Ignatius has been nominated to receive free Tiny Saints charms of our patron for all the students and free custom t-shirts for all the staff! Please take a moment to vote and try to help us win! The more votes we get the better our chances of winning. Voting closes the evening of February 22.
Go to https://www.tinysaints.com/pages/csw-patron-promotion
Go to https://www.tinysaints.com/pages/csw-patron-promotion
Vote for St. Ignatius of Loyola- Cincinnati, Ohio
UPCOMING EVENTS
Feb. 16: NO SCHOOL/ Teacher School of Faith
Feb. 19: NO SCHOOL/ Presidents Day holiday
Feb: 20: PTO Food Fundraiser, Penn Station, Dent location, 11:00am-9:00pm
Feb. 22: Adoration, grade 1 at 2:00pm
Feb. 23: Spirit Day/ St. Leo's Food Pantry
Feb. 23: Fish Fry, 5:30-7:30pm, volunteers needed
Feb. 25: First Eucharist Preparation Day, 2nd graders and parents
Feb: 29: Adoration, grades 7/8 Religion classes
Mar. 7: Adoration, grade 6 Religion classes
Mar. 14: Adoration, grade 5 Religion classes
Mar. 22: Spirit Day/ Pregnancy Center West, Baby Bottles Campaign
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
PRUDENCE
"Making good decisions in specific circumstances."
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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 February 19
Salad of the Week: TACO
(except Friday which will have a cheese stick instead of meat)
MONDAY: NO SCHOOL/ Presidents Day
TUESDAY: Soft taco, corn or salad
WEDNESDAY: Mac and cheese, green beans or salad
THURSDAY: Mini corn dogs, baked beans or salad
FRIDAY: Chocolate chip french toast, hashbrown or salad
**We have many students who only like the entree offered at lunch. Please feel free to send your child with some "sides" to supplement their meal. This is a buyer + packer = Backer.
**When a family owes more than $100.00 in lunch fees, those students are not permitted to buy doubles, extra drinks or get snacks from the snack cart. Please talk about this with your student so there is no embarrassment in line. Please contact Mrs. Beth Reynolds in the cafeteria with any questions.
**When a family owes more than $100.00 in lunch fees, those students are not permitted to buy doubles, extra drinks or get snacks from the snack cart. Please talk about this with your student so there is no embarrassment in line. Please contact Mrs. Beth Reynolds in the cafeteria with any questions.
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
FEBRUARY SPIRIT DAY OUTREACH
ST. LEO'S PANTRY
On Friday, February 23, our Spirit Day will benefit St. Leo’s Pantry. Living the Works of Mercy, St. Leo’s Pantry serves over 900 people in the North Fairmount area by offering healthy food and hygiene items at an accessible location. Students who support their mission by donating a dollar or writing a prayer can wear spirit wear to school.
CONGRATS RYAN T.!
Congratulations to St. Ignatius wrestler, Ryan T., for recently taking 1st place in the Cincinnati Youth Wrestling Championship!
CONGRATS 8TH GRADE
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to Coach Morris and Coach Wagner’s 8th grade boys basketball team for becoming conference champs after winning their division in the city tournament! These boys played tough all season and ended their St. I’s basketball careers as champions! Congratulations to Zach W., Trenton S., Brennan O., Jason F., Zach R., Jacob M., Sam B., Chase B., and Jacob M.
Congratulations to Coach Morris and Coach Wagner’s 8th grade boys basketball team for becoming conference champs after winning their division in the city tournament! These boys played tough all season and ended their St. I’s basketball careers as champions! Congratulations to Zach W., Trenton S., Brennan O., Jason F., Zach R., Jacob M., Sam B., Chase B., and Jacob M.
CONGRATS BOYS 7TH GRADE BASKETBALL!
7th grade boys basketball Team Hochwalt finished their perfect 10-0 regular season strong with a City Tournament win against Visitation. Coached by Matt Hochwalt, Sarah Bertke and Mike Menz, teammates include Evan T., Jakob B., Anthony D., Xander D., Chase R., Collin H.t, Grady G., Chase B., and Monty M.
ST. I BOWLING!
Bowling teams are now forming for a spring session!
Teams will bowl weekly at Stump's Bowling Lanes on Fridays from March 8 to May 17.
Registration is due by February 23! Bowling Spring Session 2024
Teams will bowl weekly at Stump's Bowling Lanes on Fridays from March 8 to May 17.
Registration is due by February 23! Bowling Spring Session 2024
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
MOUNT NOTRE DAME
2024 Summer Camps. Registration will open on March 1 at noon. Be sure to register early as popular camps fill quickly. Preview camps HERE.
MOELLER
Rookie Rugby Program. Open to students in grades K-8. Please go to
https://rookierugbyohio.sportngin.com/register/form/284728973 for more information.
2024 LENTEN FISH FRY
We need volunteers from our parish community to make this event a success. Please see the Signup Genius link below for volunteer opportunities.
We need volunteers from our parish community to make this event a success. Please see the Signup Genius link below for volunteer opportunities.
Use the link below to sign up for a time slot on Fridays during Lent when you can help deliver Fish Fry meals! https://bit.ly/StIFishFryDeliveryforHomeboundLent24
CART SUNDAY OUTREACH
FEBRUARY 17 AND 18 AT ALL MASSES
The Cart Sunday Outreach Collection will be February 17 and18 at all the Masses to benefit our friends in McCreary County, Kentucky.
The Cart Sunday Outreach Collection will be February 17 and18 at all the Masses to benefit our friends in McCreary County, Kentucky.
Volunteers are also needed to help move the donations from church after each Mass, sorting on Sunday after 10:30 Mass, loading vehicles on Friday, February 23, and driving to McCreary County, KY on Saturday, February 24. Questions? Contact Pat LaMonte at plmcincy41@gmail.com or 513-314-3052.
EXPERIENCE THE GOSPEL:
THE RESCUE PROJECT
We invite you to consider hosting a Rescue Project small group in your home beginning in Lent, for an experience of community, conversation, prayer and the Gospel. See the website for a trailer as well as details: https://rescueproject.us/.
We invite you to consider hosting a Rescue Project small group in your home beginning in Lent, for an experience of community, conversation, prayer and the Gospel. See the website for a trailer as well as details: https://rescueproject.us/.
Contact Brad Macke at bmacke@sainti.org or 513-661-6565 x.2743 for more information.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RAFFLE
The annual Ohio K of C raffle is a major source of funds for LaSalle Council’s charitable activities. At the state level, the proceeds support Catholic High School scholarships and grants to seminaries and individual seminarians. They also support Diocesan, Religious Education and Veterans programs across Ohio. At the local level, the proceeds allow us to make donations to the Athenaeum, local charities that promote all life at every stage and other worthy causes as well as to St. I’s Bible Bowl, Young Christian Hearts, American Heritage Girls, Boy Scouts, and the festival. They also help fund our annual “Keep Christ in Christmas” campaign. Twenty-five prizes will be awarded totaling over $108,000 that range from $500 to $49,860. Tickets are $5 each, and we will again sell tickets at the St. I Fish Fry. We also can mail them to your home with a stamped return envelope if you are interested in purchasing 2 or more tickets. Just email knights@sainti.org with your name, address and how many tickets you would like to purchase. As always, your support is greatly appreciated!
The annual Ohio K of C raffle is a major source of funds for LaSalle Council’s charitable activities. At the state level, the proceeds support Catholic High School scholarships and grants to seminaries and individual seminarians. They also support Diocesan, Religious Education and Veterans programs across Ohio. At the local level, the proceeds allow us to make donations to the Athenaeum, local charities that promote all life at every stage and other worthy causes as well as to St. I’s Bible Bowl, Young Christian Hearts, American Heritage Girls, Boy Scouts, and the festival. They also help fund our annual “Keep Christ in Christmas” campaign. Twenty-five prizes will be awarded totaling over $108,000 that range from $500 to $49,860. Tickets are $5 each, and we will again sell tickets at the St. I Fish Fry. We also can mail them to your home with a stamped return envelope if you are interested in purchasing 2 or more tickets. Just email knights@sainti.org with your name, address and how many tickets you would like to purchase. As always, your support is greatly appreciated!
