MR. VANCE'S NEWS TO USE THIS WEEK
MAY 29, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Every year we take time to celebrate the accomplishments and service of our 8th grade class, and last night the Class of 2020 took time together with family and friends to watch the awards assembly. Listed below are the awards that were presented. Please join me in congratulating all of our graduates.
In Christ’s Peace,
Kevin Vance
THE LAUREN KUHLMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to Lillian S.
Presented to a student who exemplifies the life of Lauren Kuhlman by his/her demonstration of the ability to reach beyond himself/herself and touch others’ lives. This scholarship is awarded to the student who demonstrates motivation, good citizenship, respect for fellow students and staff, lives a life of good Catholic values, and has a deep commitment to family.
THE BILL WALDECK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to Maura L.
This award acknowledges a student that exemplifies the life of Bill Waldeck, a 2006 graduate of St. Ignatius. Bill had a very positive attitude and was committed to acts of service. Students applied for this scholarship by responding to a writing prompt about their commitment to service.
PATRICIA NIEHAUS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to Elizabeth E.
This scholarship is presented to an eighth-grade girl who has participated in a St. Ignatius music program and plans to continue to develop her musical talents with the Mercy McAuley High School Orchestra.
MARIE ELAINE HARTMAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Awarded to Charles B.
This scholarship was created by George Hartman, a St. Ignatius parishioner, for a student who is respected by his or her fellow classmates, teachers, family and parish acquaintances as someone with powerful family and Christian values. This person also has an extraordinary desire to help others in time of need, dedicated to living a life filled with compassion, courage, and kindness that is a model for others to follow.
ST. IGNATIUS SENIOR CITIZENS GRANT
Awarded to Anna K., Noah M., and Alyssa M.
This grant is sponsored by the St. Ignatius Seniors Citizens Group to recognize those students, chosen by their classmates, that take advantage of their learning opportunities and exemplify good Christian values in their interactions and friendships with others.
ST. IGNATIUS SERVICE AWARD
Awarded to Joseph B. and Naomi L.
This award is presented to an 8th grade graduate for exemplifying the Ignatian principle of living for others. This annual award is sponsored by Jim’s Auto Clinic.
SISTERS OF MERCY CATHOLIC EDUCATION AWARD
Awarded to Chloe H. and Joseph B.
St. Ignatius School was started in a four-room schoolhouse by the Sisters of Mercy. The Sisters founded their schools around the values of collaboration, educational excellence, compassion, and service. The recipients of this award exemplify and practice these principles of Catholic Education in their daily lives. This scholarship is sponsored by the St. Ignatius Ladycats.
CLASS OF 2019 SALUTATORIAN
Martha T. had the second highest grade point average in the class of 2020.
CLASS OF 2019 VALEDICTORIAN
Tess R. had the highest grade point average in her class.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
These young men had no absences during their 8th grade:
Gavin d. and Aidan R.
STRAIGHT A'S FOR 8TH GRADE
I would like to recognize those students who received straight A’s for the 8th grade:
Carly A., Charles B., Emma B., Jackson B., Joseph B., Sydnie C., Lukas E., Nikolas E., Aidan F., Annala F., Samantha G., Paul H., Harrison H., Anna H., Ava H., Eric H., Maria H., Chloe H., Mayson H., Natalie J., Dylan K., Luke K., Leah K., Anna K., Ian K., Naomi L., Kyla M., Noah M., Zachary M., Karli M., Sarah N., Philip O., Katharine P., Josie R., Tess R., Natalie R., Reagan S., Lilian S., Ryann S., Abigail S., Aden S., Katelyn S., Kinsey S., Martha T., Kyle T., Elizabeth W., Chloe W., Caitlyn W., and Brandon Y.
CHEVIOT-WESTWOOD OUTSTANDING YOUNG CITIZEN AWARD
These students were acknowledged for demonstrating leadership qualities, being cooperative, having a genuine interest in others, and possess high morals. A donation was made to the St. Ignatius Library in honor of these students.
Congratulations to Natalie J., Noah M., Zachary M., Karli M., Martha T., Kyle T., Abigail S., and Brandon Y.
SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION CITIZEN AWARD
This award is for demonstrating good citizenship as exemplified in the following characteristics: leadership, dependability, cooperation, patriotism, and clean speech and habits.
Awarded to Emma B., Maxwell B., Jackson B., Nikolas E., Samantha G., Anna H., Broderick H., Eric H., Kaylee K., Leah K., Ian K., Tyler O., Eleanor P., Katharine P., Josie R., and Kinsey S.
REPORT CARDS EMAILED FRIDAY, JUNE 5
Report cards will be sent out via email on our last day of school, Friday, June 5. Remember, you will need your login and password information to view this secure document.
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.
**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
**As part of the Lenten practice of almsgiving, we sent home baby bottles to collect donations for the Pregnancy Center West. Please return the bottles during the materials pick up and drop off date in June.
**During drop off and pick up, we ask that only parents come into the building. Please follow social distancing guidelines, wear a mask, enter using one entrance and exit using the opposite door.**
SCHOOL NEWS
CARDINAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES
St. Ignatius PTO has partnered with Cardinal School supplies again to offer supply kits for the 2020-2021 school year. Please go to https://www.cardinalkits.com/product-category/st-ignatius-loyola-school/ by June 30 in order to avoid a $10 fee per kit additional charge.
**This is an optional program.
If you have any questions, please contact JoAnna Brougham at joannakduc@yahoo.com for more information.
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!
ENRICHMENT NEWS
STORYWALKS AT MONFORT HEIGHTS LIBRARY
Our branch may still be closed, but we have created storywalks in the grass area in back. We have a fairy tale for preschoolers and primary ages and legends for older kids. All we ask is that you respect social distancing if others are there at the same time. The goal is to change the stories each week
Come on by!
COME CELEBRATE MASS
Limited public worship as St. Ignatius of Loyola Church has begun! Find out more information and sign up for Mass at https://bit.ly/ReopeningStIgnatiusChurch. We look forward to celebrating Mass with you soon!
ROCKY RAILWAY
VIRTUAL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JULY 13-17
Children ages Kindergarten through grade 4 are invited to join us on a grand adventure on the Rocky Railway as we learn how to trust Jesus and discover how His power pulls us through the ups and downs of life. Your child can participate along with songs, stories, dancing, Station activities, and Bible adventures through short, interactive videos that will be sent directly to your inbox during the week of July 13-17.
To ensure enough time for delivery, preparation, and distribution of materials, registration will END on Monday, June 1. Please register by going to
ST. IGNATIUS IGGYFEST
2020 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
When: August 21,22,23
Where: On the parish grounds, church parking lot
Who: YOU!
The festival leadership team has several nightly booth volunteer spaces to fill including:
Kids’ Games/Rides: https://bit.ly/IggyFestKids
The festival leadership team has several nightly booth volunteer spaces to fill including:
Kids’ Games/Rides: https://bit.ly/IggyFestKids
Adult Games/Gambling: https://bit.ly/IggyFestAdults
Food & Beverage: https://bit.ly/IggyFestFoodBeverage
Set Up/Clean Up: https://bit.ly/IggyFestSetUp
First Aid: https://bit.ly/IggyFestFirstAid
Welcome Booth/Selfie Station: https://bit.ly/IggyFestWelcome
Straw Market: Straw Market needs your help. We are looking for new chairpersons to take it over and make it their own. The former chair is available to consult with you to get you going. We also need straw market items, including but not limited to, gift cards, memorabilia, electronics, sports tickets, etc.
We need everyone to help to make this year’s festival the best ever. Please contact Festival Chair Bob Buchman at festivalchair@sainti.org or 225-2333 for more details.
Straw Market: Straw Market needs your help. We are looking for new chairpersons to take it over and make it their own. The former chair is available to consult with you to get you going. We also need straw market items, including but not limited to, gift cards, memorabilia, electronics, sports tickets, etc.
We need everyone to help to make this year’s festival the best ever. Please contact Festival Chair Bob Buchman at festivalchair@sainti.org or 225-2333 for more details.
BOOK BOOTH
Thank you to everyone for your generous donations and support for the Book Booth every year. We are currently working on plans for a safe and great book sale this year and anticipate finalizing our plans in June. We ask that you do not drop donations off at the parish office and to please keep your donations at home until we finalize the details. Thank you!
MAIN AWARD
New for 2020, buy your IggyFest 2020 Main Award Tickets online through WeShare, our online offering platform. Cost: one ticket for $25, five tickets for $100
Grand Prize: $10,000
Second Prize: $2,000
Third Prize (4): $500 ea
Fourth Prize (10): $100 ea
Winners will be drawn on Sunday, August 23. Tickets purchased online will become paper tickets and placed in the hopper with all other tickets. Use sainti.org/mainaward to purchase tickets online. Paper tickets will still be available in the parish office for pre-sale. Contact the Raffle Manager at festivalchair@sainti.org with any questions.
Second Prize: $2,000
Third Prize (4): $500 ea
Fourth Prize (10): $100 ea
Winners will be drawn on Sunday, August 23. Tickets purchased online will become paper tickets and placed in the hopper with all other tickets. Use sainti.org/mainaward to purchase tickets online. Paper tickets will still be available in the parish office for pre-sale. Contact the Raffle Manager at festivalchair@sainti.org with any questions.
