MRS. HEISEL'S HEADLINES
MARCH 8, 2024
Dear Parents and Guardians,
It is hard to believe, but today is the end of the second trimester! Monday begins the third and final trimester of this school year. Report cards will be sent home at the end of next week. During the next 12 weeks, students and staff will continue to deepen their learning, engage in fun activities, and take time to pray. We look forward to the many end-of-the-year activities and events!
March looks to be busy, filled with prayer, fun, and strong academics. I would ask you to keep the 7th and 2nd graders in your prayers as they are preparing for the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. Half of our 7th graders attended a Confirmation retreat this week and the other half will attend later this month. Our first graders got to celebrate Grandparents Day last week with their grandparents or special friends, and the second graders will also get to celebrate next Friday. Sixth graders get to spend two nights at Camp Joy next week, and Mrs. Heisel and Mrs. Auletto are taking a small group to France on March 16 as part of our exchange program.
This Tuesday, March 12, we celebrate the canonization of our patron, St. Ignatius of Loyola. The day will be filled with a scavenger hunt, fun facts about St. Ignatius, and treats for both students and staff! St. Ignatius, founder of The Society of Jesus (The Jesuit Order) was canonized on March 12, 1622.
Just a quick reminder that Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend, and we “Spring Forward,” so make sure to change your clocks!
I ask you to keep us in your prayers this month as we grow deeper in our faith, study and learn, travel near and far, and continue to make memories!
In Christ’s Peace,
Angie Heisel
Principal
FEBRUARY TRUPARTNER OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to February TruPartner of the Month, presented by TruPartner Credit Union and St. Ignatius School, 3rd grader Owen T. Owen goes out of his way to help keep the school clean, showing that he respects the school and its environment. Thanks for being such a great helper, Owen! He will receive a $100 credit and gift from TruPartner Credit Union!
IMPORTANT EDCHOICE UPDATES
When corresponding with us regarding EdChoice, please use edchoice@saintischool.org.
Important Notes for students new to EdChoice:
**Parents must fill out a 2024-2025 EdChoice Request form for each child.
**The request form can be found attached to this Wildcat Wire and on our website.
**Please return this request form via email to EdChoice@saintischool.org, or send a hard copy along with a current utility bill showing matching service and mailing addresses to Edchoice, ℅ Patty Thomas to the school office.
**Please return this request form via email to EdChoice@saintischool.org, or send a hard copy along with a current utility bill showing matching service and mailing addresses to Edchoice, ℅ Patty Thomas to the school office.
**Parents must create a parent account and submit their 2022 income verification to the Ohio Department of Education. EdChoice recommends that the parents submit their previous tax years 1040 so they can use the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI).
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mar. 8: Fish Fry, 5:00-7:30pm
Mar. 11: PTO Meeting,7:00pm, cafeteria
Mar. 14: Adoration, grade 5 Religion classes
Mar. 15: Fish Fry, 5:00-7:30pm
Mar. 21: Adoration, grade 4 Religion classes
Mar. 22: Spirit Day/ Pregnancy Center West, Baby Bottles Campaign ends
Mar. 22: Fish Fry, 5:00-7:30pm
Mar. 28-April 5: NO SCHOOL/ EASTER RECESS
Mar. 28-31: Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday
April 8: NO SCHOOL/ SOLAR ECLIPSE DAY
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
RESPECT
"Recognizing the dignity of all people."
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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 March 11
Salad of the Week: GARDEN
MONDAY: Mexican pizza, black beans or salad
TUESDAY: Mini waffles, tater tots or salad
WEDNESDAY: Popcorn chicken, corn or salad
THURSDAY: Pi Day! Round pizza, cucumber w/dip or hummus or salad
FRIDAY: **New Item Spaghetti w/marinara sauce, garlic breadstick, salad
**Please remember students may bring sides if they only enjoy the entree of the meal we serve.
**All families owing more than $100.00 in lunch fees will be restricted from buying extra drinks, doubles or snack cart.
**All families owing more than $100.00 in lunch fees will be restricted from buying extra drinks, doubles or snack cart.
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, MARCH 11, 7:00
Please join us for our PTO meeting on Monday, March 11, at 7:00pm, in the cafeteria.
PTO FUNDRAISERS
RAISING CANE'S, TUESDAY, MARCH 19
JETS PIZZA, TUESDAY, APRIL 166
CHIPOTLE, TUESDAY, MAY 21
Help support our PTO over the next few months at the following restaurant locations:
Raising Cane's
Raising Cane's
Tuesday, March 19, 2:00-9:00pm
They will donate 15% of all sales to our PTO. PLEASE MENTION THE FUNDRAISER AT THE REGISTER. Check out the attached flyer.
JETS Pizza
They will donate 15% of all sales to our PTO. PLEASE MENTION THE FUNDRAISER AT THE REGISTER. Check out the attached flyer.
JETS Pizza
Tuesday, April 16
*still clarifying time and amount to be donated*
Chipotle
Chipotle
Tuesday, May 21
**New location on West Fork Rd**
25% of all sales will go to our PTO.
Time TBD
LOST AND FOUND
WILL BE CLEARED OUT OVER EASTER BREAK
All items left in the Lost and Found before Easter break at will be donated to various charities. It is located outside the gym by the Boomer Road door. Parents are welcome to sign in and check the area for any lost items! There are numerous water bottles, coats, jackets, lunchboxes, eye glasses, uniform pants and sweats, and more!
ENRICHMENT NEWS
SAVE THE DATES FOR
2024 SUMMER HISTORY CAMPS
Week 1: July 30- August 2
Week 1: July 30- August 2
10:30am-2:00pm
Sites: A walking tour of OTR and downtown, the Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Freedom Center, and the Cincinnati Reds.
Week 2: August 6-9
10:30am-2:00pm
Sites: Heritage Village, walking tour of OTR, the William Howard Taft Historical Site, and the Cincinnati History Museum at Museum Center
New this year!
Stadiums Camp
August 12-15
10:30am-2:00pm
Students will have the opportunity to tour Nippert Stadium, TQL Stadium, Great American Ballpark and Cintas Center.
**Camps are for incoming 4th-8th graders.
Registration will follow shortly.
Email Miss Koch with questions.
CONGRATS BOYS BASKETBALL!
Congratulations to all participants on the conclusion of a successful boys basketball season! Thank you to all who helped coach, coordinate, and volunteer throughout the season. An extra congratulations goes to the following teams for a strong finish in the end of season tournament:
City Champions
City Champions
8th Grade Division 4: Morris
7th Grade Division 3: Hochwalt
6th Grade Division 2: Murphy
5th Grade Division 1: Feeley
City Runner Up
City Runner Up
5th Grade Division 2: Paul
Regular Season Champions
Regular Season Champions
7th Grade Division 1: Salamone
7th Grade Division 3: Hochwalt
Pictured is 5th Grade B team:
7th Grade Division 3: Hochwalt
Pictured is 5th Grade B team:
Luke M., Luke V., Bryden L., Cru G., Kyle H., Liam B., Lucas G., Jack R.
Coached by Todd Voelkerding, Jerry Paul, Alex White, and Brandon Boeing.
Coached by Todd Voelkerding, Jerry Paul, Alex White, and Brandon Boeing.
SPRING CLEAN UP
***DATE CHANGE! NOW SATURDAY, MARCH 16
9:00am-1:00pm
Due to weather, the date has been moved to Saturday, March 16 from 9:00am-1:00pm. We invite the entire St. Ignatius community to help mulch and clean up the campus, including fields and areas around the church and school. Bring the kids as well! We welcome you for as much time as you can provide, whether it's an hour or several hours. The more people that help, the faster we can move through the list. Please see www.saintiaa.org for up-to-date information, and a Signup Genius to help us plan. THANK YOU!
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
SETON
Seton Vibes. Special interest and athletic summer camps. Spaces are limited, so sign up on our website today!
Backstage Pass Event, Sunday, April 7, noon-5:00pm, for future 5th, 6th, and 7th grade future Saints and Panthers. Tickets can be purchased on our website!
Sundaes with Shrek, Sunday, April 14, 1:30pm. Register online at https://setoncincinnati.org/Sundaesregistration/
ST. XAVIER
Summer Camps, including Makerspace, Mine Craft, Bravo Basics and more, plus all the traditional sports camps. For more information, please contact John Ravenna at jravenna@stxavier.org.
PROJECT 5000
ANNUAL FOOD/PERSONAL CARE DRIVE
Project 5000 is a program based on the Gospel story of Jesus multiplying 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish into enough food to serve 5000 people. Please help our less fortunate neighbors by making a small donation, knowing that it will be multiplied into greater usefulness in our community. This year, the St. Anthony Center (part of St. Francis Seraph Ministries) will again be the recipient of our Annual Food/Personal Care Drive. Bags which contain lists of needed items will be available at the doors of church on Palm Sunday (March 23/24) and can be dropped off before/during Mass on Holy Thursday (March 28) or in the back of church throughout the week. Thank you so much for your support of our neighbors in Over the Rhine who need our help!
Project 5000 is a program based on the Gospel story of Jesus multiplying 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish into enough food to serve 5000 people. Please help our less fortunate neighbors by making a small donation, knowing that it will be multiplied into greater usefulness in our community. This year, the St. Anthony Center (part of St. Francis Seraph Ministries) will again be the recipient of our Annual Food/Personal Care Drive. Bags which contain lists of needed items will be available at the doors of church on Palm Sunday (March 23/24) and can be dropped off before/during Mass on Holy Thursday (March 28) or in the back of church throughout the week. Thank you so much for your support of our neighbors in Over the Rhine who need our help!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, SCUBA
JUN 24-28, 9:00am-NOON
Registration for Vacation Bible School, Scuba, is now open. For details and to register campers and student aides, please visit https://bit.ly/StIgnatiusCincyVBS2024.
Questions? Email vbs@sainti.org or call 513-661-6565 x2725.
Questions? Email vbs@sainti.org or call 513-661-6565 x2725.
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.
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. This year 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!
