MR. VANCE'S NEWS TO USE THIS WEEK
APRIL 24, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As you know, Governor DeWine has mandated that all schools continue using remote learning until the end of the school year. I would like to share some information to outline how we will complete the 2019-2020 school year.
**Packing Up Classrooms/Lockers. The homeroom teachers will pack the students' materials in plastic bags with their names on them. If your child had any medications at school, they will be placed in the plastic bag with your child’s other materials.
Students in our preschool through grade 4 will find their items on tables in the gym.
Students in grades 5-8 will find their materials in the cafeteria.
**Returning St. Ignatius materials. On the day assigned to your family for pick up and drop off, you will need to bring all books, materials and/or technology that belongs to St. Ignatius back to school and place it on the table designated for the homeroom of your child.
Pick Up and Drop Off of Materials will be over a period of 5 days from noon until 6:00pm.
**Monday, June 1: Families with last names starting A through E
**Monday, June 1: Families with last names starting A through E
**Tuesday, June 2: Families with last names starting F through J
**Wednesday, June 3: Families with last names starting K through O
**Thursday, June 4: Families with last names starting P through T
**Friday, June 5: Families with last names starting U through Z
**The last day of instruction for our 8th graders is Thursday, May 21.
**The last day of instruction for preschool through grade 7 is Friday, May 29.
8th GRADE GRADUATION:
Graduation is still scheduled for Friday, May 29, but I am confident we will need to postpone it. If postponed, it will happen on June 26 at 7:00pm or, if needed, on July 30 at 7:00pm. We will have more on this as we know what social distancing parameters will be in effect.
I will be the first to admit that we have probably missed something, but we are constantly reviewing all scenarios at this time. The plans above are tentative for now, and if directions from the Ohio Department of Health or Education change, we will update our plans.
I pray each day for your health, patience with one another, and those on the front line. I hope it is a source of strength for you.
I pray each day for your health, patience with one another, and those on the front line. I hope it is a source of strength for you.
In Christ’s Peace,
Kevin Vance
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
DEVICE PICK UP DAY
We will have an additional device pick up day on Monday, April 27 from 9:00am-noon. Please email your child's name and grade so our technology coordinator, Ms Karis Bowman, at kbowman@saintischool.org so she can get the device ready for you.
Thanks to all who participated in the Sources of Strength Generosity Campaign. We sent hundreds of cards, letters and artwork to the residents at St. Margaret Hall.
As part of the Lenten practice of almsgiving, we sent home baby bottles to collect donations for the Pregnancy Center West. Please hold on to those bottles and donations until we meet again. Thanks so much!
A gentle reminder to students to continue to complete your assignments and turn them in on time. Also, attend the live sessions so you can say hello to your teachers and your classmates. If you can’t attend the live session, make sure to watch the recorded session to complete your work or be introduced to a new concept.
A BIG HELP AND SUPPORT
Our school psychologists and counselor have been collecting and creating some great resources for students during this time of remote learning and social isolation. Go to this webpage to see the many resources and videos.
In Christ’s Peace,
Kevin Vance
Principal
CONGRATS 8TH GRADE SCIENCE FAIR STUDENTS!
A group of 8th graders submitted their virtual science fair presentation for the Southwest Ohio Science and Engineering Expo today. The fair was moved to a digital platform after it was postponed in March at the University of Cincinnati. These students qualified to attend after receiving a Superior rating at the St. Ignatius Curricular Fair and then winning first place at the Roger Bacon Science Fair.
Congratulations Lily S., Chloe W., and Abbey S.!
SCHOOL NEWS
ALL SUMMER CAMPS CANCELED
Due to covid-19, we are disappointed to announce that all summer camps, including Laffalot, are canceled for this year.
YEARBOOK NEEDS PHOTOS!
The Yearbook Committee needs your help now more than ever! Send us any and all photos of your kiddos working from home, Zooming their teachers, exercising in "gym class" outside, and just being creative. We'd love to include anything you want like to contribute! Please be sure to label all your pictures with your child's homeroom and grade.
Send your photos to SaintIYearbook@gmail.com.
We also need photos from:
**Class activities, field trips, Camp Joy, parties, students with teachers
**Sacraments, church gatherings, liturgical celebrations
**Grandparents Day (except 1st grade)
**Robotics, Clubs
**Math Attack
**Band, Music, Choir, (we currently have zero)
**Drama
**Golf, Bowling
**Cheer
**Sports
ALSO, REMEMBER TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK
Please order online by going to https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob?jobNumber=2500420&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PUB20YBFEB_NB-I&utm_content=main
Yearbook ID: 2500420
The Yearbook Volunteers truly appreciate your efforts!
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
MERCY McAULEY
Virtual Info Session for 5th-7th grade parents, Tuesday, April 28,6:30-7:30pm.
A Question & Answer session will follow. Registration is required; registrants will be emailed a link to join the virtual meeting. Register online at www.mercymcauley.org/virtual.
Questions about the virtual info session can be directed to Alli Miazga, Recruitment & Admissions Coordinator, at miazgaa@mercymcauley.org.
DAILY MASSES
Daily Masses are being streamed through the parish website at sainti.org. Here are the steps to view Masses and Rosaries.
Scroll down to Communications Center, Click on Watch Mass Online, (center circle), Click on StreamSpot, you can then click on Previous Broadcasts, or Broadcast Schedule.
SAINT IGNATIUS GOLF CLASSIC
MONDAY, AUGUST 31
Sponsored by
The Amend Center for Eye Surgery
Supporting the St Ignatius School Tuition Assistance Program
Sign up for a great Golf event that supports an outstanding program at St Ignatius.
We have more than half the field already filled…so get your reservations in now!
When: Monday August 31
What: ShotGun Start at 1:00pm.18 hole Scramble Format
Where: Clovernook Country Club
Cost: $135 per person which includes your cart fees and dinner
Get a foursome together and send an email to: saintisgolfouting@gmail.com
Follow the email by sending the names of the players in your group and a check(s) made out to St Ignatius to:
Tim Voelkerding
5150 Wesselman Woods Dr.
Cleves, Ohio 45002
If you are interested in being an event sponsor or would like to donate a prize for the event, please send an email to skip.schoettmer@sbcinci.com.
See you at the Outing!
Summer is right around the corner and that means we are getting closer to the 2020 St. Ignatius Summer Festival!
When: August 21,22,23
Where: On the parish grounds, Church parking lot
Who: YOU!
The festival leadership team still has several nightly booth chair spaces to fill including:
Kids/ Games: Crazy Ball, Fat Cats, Football Toss, Goldfish, Plinko, Potty Pitch, Rides and Score Four
Adult Games/ Gambling: Main Award
Straw Market: Straw Market needs your help. We a looking for new chairperson to take it over, and make it their own. The former chair is available to consult with to get you going.
We also need straw market items, including but not limited to, gift cards, memorabilia, electronics, sports tickets, etc.
We need all of you to help to make this year's festival the best ever.
Please contact Festival Chair, Bob Buchman, at bobbuchman72@yahoo.com or 225-2333 for more details.
When: August 21,22,23
Where: On the parish grounds, Church parking lot
Who: YOU!
The festival leadership team still has several nightly booth chair spaces to fill including:
Kids/ Games: Crazy Ball, Fat Cats, Football Toss, Goldfish, Plinko, Potty Pitch, Rides and Score Four
Adult Games/ Gambling: Main Award
Straw Market: Straw Market needs your help. We a looking for new chairperson to take it over, and make it their own. The former chair is available to consult with to get you going.
We also need straw market items, including but not limited to, gift cards, memorabilia, electronics, sports tickets, etc.
We need all of you to help to make this year's festival the best ever.
Please contact Festival Chair, Bob Buchman, at bobbuchman72@yahoo.com or 225-2333 for more details.
