MR. VANCE'S NEWS TO USE THIS WEEK
OCTOBER 2, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome October! During the month we will focus on the virtue of friendship. This virtue is defined as "sharing a mutual love that seeks the good of the other". Students and staff will take time to better understand this virtue and witness it from three special people. In our preschool and primary grades, they will be introduced to St. Gertrude and better understand why friendship was so important to her. Students in third through fifth grades will do the same and learn about St. Basil and St. Gregory. Finally, our middle school students will come to a deeper understanding of friendship as exemplified by Blessed Pier Gregorio Frassati of Turin, Italy. It is our hope that by studying these holy people our students will see how ordinary people (like all of us!) are able to serve God and grow in holiness.
This past Wednesday, our first quarter interims were distributed through email for grades 2
through 8. If you did not receive one, please contact the office and we will resend it to you.
through 8. If you did not receive one, please contact the office and we will resend it to you.
All families should have received a personalized goldenrod sheet that requests you complete a section about your family income. It is very important that these are completed and returned from all families. These forms are used by the Federal Government to determine funding for various programs for our students. Thank you for your prompt response.
Today is the kickoff for our First Annual 365 Raffle. A big thanks to Christina Grotkin and her committee for arranging music, bubbles, candy and decorations during our morning arrival. The first turn in day is Wednesday, October 7. I hope you and your family will participate in our fundraiser and hopefully get an extra day added to our spring break!
**Please note that this is taking the place of the Magazine Drive.
May we continue to practice what Saint Ignatius challenged all to do with their lives, "
Ad maiorem Dei gloriam" or AMDG, make your lives and actions "for the greater glory of God."
In Christ's Peace,
Kevin Vance
Principal
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH IS
FRIENDSHIP: Sharing in the mutual love
that seeks the good of others.
SCHOOL NEWS
LUNCH MENU
Week of October 5
Hot Lunch-$2.50
Double Entree (grades 4-8) $1.50
Salad Entree-$3.25
Milk/Juice-$0.50
Every meal includes fruit and milk
Salad of the Week - Garden Salad
MONDAY: French Toast Sticks, sausage, hashbrown
TUESDAY: Popcorn Chicken, carrots w/ ranch
WEDNESDAY: Mexican pizza, corn
THURSDAY: Pepperoni and Cheese breadsticks, green beans
FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL/ SCHOOL OF FAITH
INTRODUCING 365 RAFFLE!
STARTING TODAY!
New this year is our 365 Raffle! Each family will be given 6 tickets to sell for $20 per ticket or 6 for $100. Tickets will go home today Friday, October 2, and there will be daily drawings for an entire year. Please check your child's backpack for these tickets! Prizes will be awarded to top family, top grade, top homeroom, top 5 teachers and more! For more information, or to order more tickets, please contact Christina Grotkin at dipucciochristina@yahoo.com.
**Virtual students will need to pick up their tickets from school.
You can also order online by going to:
BOX OF JOY SERVICE EVENT
The service committee has been hard at work this fall coming up with ways our school community can serve those in need amidst the restrictions of this current pandemic. We are excited to announce that we have found a way our St. Ignatius community members can make gifts of ourselves and spread the joy of the Christmas season. We are going to participate in the Cross Catholic Outreach program called Boxes of Joy.
Through this program, Cross Catholic Outreach donates gift boxes the size of shoeboxes to children in need in some of the world's poorest countries. Some of the children who receive the gifts have never received a gift before; for many, receiving a gift is a concept they don't even understand. Participants package simple items into boxes and the boxes are shipped to the countries in time for the children to receive the gifts at Christmas time.
You can learn more about the program by watching this video or going to this website. There is also a list of gift ideas attached to this Wire. Watch for more information coming soon from your child's teacher.
Through this program, Cross Catholic Outreach donates gift boxes the size of shoeboxes to children in need in some of the world's poorest countries. Some of the children who receive the gifts have never received a gift before; for many, receiving a gift is a concept they don't even understand. Participants package simple items into boxes and the boxes are shipped to the countries in time for the children to receive the gifts at Christmas time.
You can learn more about the program by watching this video or going to this website. There is also a list of gift ideas attached to this Wire. Watch for more information coming soon from your child's teacher.
YEARBOOK PHOTOS WANTED!
The 2020/21 yearbook is under way and the committee is working on fall sports and activities. We are looking for photos from the first day of school and all the sports and activities so far this year! Send your pictures in the highest resolution to saintiyearbook@gmail.com.
LOST AND FOUND
The Lost and Found in the cafeteria is growing with lunchboxes, spiritwear, uniform items and more! Please have your child check for missing items. Parents are also welcome to call the school office at 389-3242 if you know of something in particular that is lost. We are happy to check for you!
CLASS OF 2020 GRADE VIDEOS, YEARBOOKS AND PICTURES
The class of 2020's yearbooks, videos, and pictures are here and ready to be picked up. Please call the school office at 389-3242 first, and we will have them ready when you stop by.
ST. IGNATIUS NATIONAL TEAM TRY-OUTS
St. Ignatius National Team try-outs will be held on October 4.
8U(2nd grade) 1:00pm
9U(3rd grade) 1:00pm
10U(4th grade) 2:00pm
Those players interested in playing in the competitive baseball division should try-out. For more information, please contact Adam Eiser at stignatiusbaseball@gmail.com.
GIRLS BASKETBALL REGISTRATIONS
Signups are now open for girls basketball at http://saintiaa.org . All details are available at https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=852308
Registrations:
Grades 5-8: open through November 2.
Grades 3 and 4: until November 22
2nd grade instructional league: through December 31.
There are NO late sign-ups for basketball. Once the first day of evaluations is complete, players are not added except in rare cases.
At this time you will not be charged the sports fee for basketball, just a family fee for the athletics association if you have not paid one yet this year. Once we have more information on league schedules and our ability to host a tournament, we will require all players to go back into the website and complete payment.
**Also, if you see anything about cancellation insurance fees in the signups, please ignore it as it does not apply to St. Ignatius.
BLESSING OF PETS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1:00PM
You and your pet are invited to join a 1:00pm Prayer Service on Sunday, October 4 in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. The service will include the blessing of pets. In order to maintain social distancing, please meet at the walking track and Fr. Fernandes will give a blessing as you and your pet pass by. In case of rain, a drive-by blessing will take place under the awning behind Loyola Hall. Please send your photos to communications@sainti.org to be included in an online slideshow.
COMMEMORATE OUR JUBILEE YEAR WITH A LIMITED EDITION OF COMMON ALE
St. Ignatius is proud to partner with West Side Brewing to celebrate our Jubilee year with a special, limited edition, commemorative can of Common Ale.
Cans are sold by the 6 pack for $20 and available for pre-order now. Clicking the link below will take you to West Side Brewing's site to handle the transaction.
https://www.toasttab.com/west-side-brewing/v3/add/e4c54f57-0baa-471b-be29-3c00fe3d7b5d/d64b20e5-b054-413c-bac6-c399cee27242
Cans will be available for pick up in early November at West Side Brewing located at 3044 Harrison Avenue.
Get your order in today because they are limited in number and once they're gone, they're gone.
Cans are sold by the 6 pack for $20 and available for pre-order now. Clicking the link below will take you to West Side Brewing's site to handle the transaction.
https://www.toasttab.com/west-side-brewing/v3/add/e4c54f57-0baa-471b-be29-3c00fe3d7b5d/d64b20e5-b054-413c-bac6-c399cee27242
Cans will be available for pick up in early November at West Side Brewing located at 3044 Harrison Avenue.
Get your order in today because they are limited in number and once they're gone, they're gone.
VIRTUAL BID & BUY
In an effort to offset the lost income from IggyFest 2020, and build up the St. I's community, plans are underway to hold the first-ever St. Ignatius Virtual Bid & Buy! Families can help by donating items by October 16 to fill baskets and exciting prizes, and then later virtually bidding on these items at the Bid & Buy Virtual event in November. More details will be coming soon about the event.
Here are some ways you can help:
1. Quick and Easy. Go to the Amazon and/or Target links and have items delivered right to the parish office:
AMAZON WISH LIST: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/OFX3XOAVCHVY/?ref_=lol_ov-le
TARGET WISH LIST: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/giftgiver?registryId=57922ab3efde42f98d147931d9a1aed1&type=GENERIC&occasionType=ANNIVERSARY.
2. Bring donations to the church office. We need goods, services, cash, collectibles, or exciting unique experiences that would draw big interest! Items such as weekend getaways, timeshares, wine or bourbon tasting events, hosting a "Dinner with our Fathers", unique one-of-a-kind items, sports and tailgating items, small appliances, high school and college spirit wear and much, much more! The list is only limited by your imagination!
Please see the flyer attached to this Wire for more details. Please call Bid & Buy Co-Chairs Jen Stroud at 448-6609 or Cathy Sanders 404-6613 with questions or if you need a donation pickup.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ST. LEO'S FOOD PANTRY
The pantry is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and help is especially needed on Fridays. Normal times of the pantry's operation are from noon to 4pm but 12:30pm to 2:30pm would be very helpful. If you are interested in volunteering, please call St Leo's at 922-1044 and ask for Casey.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
LaSALLE
Shadow Visits, sign up at lasallehs.net/admissions/shadowing.
Information Nights, focusing on academics, co-curricular activities, fine arts, faith, and more. Information nights take place from 7:00-8:00pm.
October 7 (in person)
October 14 (virtual)
October 20 (in person)
November 11 (in person)
Required registration at lasallehs.net/admissions/information-night.
Admission Application, online admission applications are due by December 18. Create an admission account online at lasallehs.net/admissions/classof 2025.
For more information or questions, please contact Jake Pucci at 741-2365 or jpucci@lasallehs.net.
