Footsteps Newsletter
vol 3                                                                                                             Issue  6
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Transitioning to school

By now, many of our students have transistioned into school and are used to the routine.  If your child is still having some anxiety or if your child just began school, there are several things you can do to help!  If you or your child are struggling, please don't hesitate to reach out to the teachers!

Starting School

Congratulations KATAAN on the birth of your sister Azariah!
ODE Early Learning Grants

I am pleased to announce that the Ohio Department of Education has awarded our program an additional 5 Early Learning Grant slots.  If you know a family seeking a quality PK experience for a qualified 4 year old, please let us know!


Please welcome Jaelee to Ms. Laura's class!

School Cancellations and Delays

OHIO ALERT has discontinued services for certain school systems. As of December 31st, 2017, we will no longer use OHIO ALERT. Please sign up for Remind instead.

1. Look for "Washington Local" delays or closings on the news or via news station alerts.  
2.. Sign up for  Remind to have alerts sent to you via text or email about delays/closings,          event  reminders like picture day, field trips, special activities etc.
3.. Check FB for updates

Please note that while we would love to accommodate "make up days" for days off due to illness, vacation, holiday, teacher work days, snow days and other days off, we are unable to do so.  We must maintain ratios and our student rosters that we have for every moment that your child is in school.

If you need to add a day due to a family circumstance, please call the office.  Added days are $25 per full day/ $15 per half day.

There will be times during the year when all students will be invited to attend school for parties, field trips and other events.  More information on special occasions will be coming soon.
New Calendar coming home today due to an error in October!

Upcoming Events

September 29th               Teacher in-service  No School
October 25th                    Teacher in-service No School
October 28th                    Trunk or Treat
Nov 1st & 2nd                   Fall pictures
5 Points Fest

Celebrate the West side of Toledo in our second annual Five Points Fest - a festival of health, family, music and connection. Come out to enjoy some family fun, support local businesses, hear local musicians, and learn about healthcare options and get information from Paramount Healthcare and Promedica and other healthcare providers. And get a team together for our cornhole tournament - prizes and bragging rights could be yours! 
Saturday, September 16 at 2 PM - 5 PM EDT
Community Connections

St. Catherine of Siena Parish
Relax on the Sandpiper Cruise on the Maumee...holds 100. APPROX. DATE; FRIDAY SEPT. 22nd or 29th, TICKETS $17/Adult, $9/Under 12 at St. Catherine's office or back of church after service

St. John the Baptist Point Place
Please join us and help make the September 30, 2017 Rosary Altar Bake Sale a success. All bakers are asked to show us your talents, even your hubby if he likes to bake. We need bake goods delivered at Friendship Park Senior Center between 8 and 10 A.M. Every (sweet) item is welcomed. Get out your apron and baking tools and show us what you can do. Anything in the chocolate family is well received. Most importantly HOME MADE - that is the key. Pies, cakes, cookies, snacks, gluten free items and even doggies treats if you have a knack for that, just label your items accordingly. Thank you and see you at Friendship Senior Center Craft Show. - Joan Funkhouser - 419-726-0780

Most Blessed Sacrament Parish
SUNDAY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM for children 3 years old through 6 years old. Program begins September 10, 2017. We meet during the 11:00 a.m. Mass in the Elementary school building, Room 112. The Good Shepherd Atrium. Entry door is on Castlewood; just before the Parish Office building. Ring the doorbell at this school door.

Regina Coeli Parish
SCHOOL NURSE NEEDED - Regina Coeli is in need of an LPN or an RN to work in the school for 4 to 5 days per week from 10:00am-1:00pm, MondayFriday during the school year. Submit resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please contact Dr. Debra Bloomquist, Principal, at 419-476- 0920 for more information.

St. Clement Parish
LOOKING AHEAD To all St. Clement and St. Catherine parishioners: The Lunch 'n Learn will start Tuesday, Sept 26. Watch bulletin for more information.

St. Michael the Archangel Parish
- St. Michael Church Fall Reverse Raffle. 420 Sandusky St, Toledo, Ohio. Saturday, October 14, 2017. Doors open: 6:00pm, Dinner Served: 6:30pm, Raffle Begins 7:00pm. Tickets: $30 each which includes dinner and beverages. Only 200 tickets will be sold so get yours early. Call Eileen at 419-351-4956 or 419-726-3555 for tickets or more information. Raffle Prizes: $1,000, $500 and $250 + many door prizes. Winner need not be present to win. Join us for lots of fellowship, food and fun featuring Specialty Themed Baskets, 50/50 Raffles, Horse Race and much more!

Library Village Activities
5 Points Festival.  See above!
Fireman Freddy Day Oct. 7

We are blessed to be a part of the development of your child!  Please contact us if you have any concerns, questions or comments.

Blessings,

Chris Kummer
Director
St. Catherine of Siena Early Childhood Education Center
"Prepare your child for the path not the path for your child."  ~ Unknown


 St. Catherine of Siena 
Early Childhood Education Center 
 1155 Corbin Rd
Toledo, Ohio 43612
419-478-9900
ckummer@stcatherineearlyed.org