Footsteps Newsletter
vol 4                                                                                                            Issue  19
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2019-2020 School Year Open House

Tell your friends, relatives and neighbors that our first Open House will be on 2/24/19 from 11:30 AM -1 PM.  Families will be able to tour, meet faculty and *register for next school year.  There will be 2 $50 discounts off of the registration fee raffled off to those who sign in at the Open House.  

*Current returning students & siblings will have an opportunity to register earlier in February prior to registration opens to the public.
Welcome new student!  


Rowan- Ms. Lexie and Ms. Caitlyn's class
Kindergarten Information Night

1/31/19 7 PM- 8 PM

St. Dominic Room in the St. Catherine Siena Center

Come meet and listen to Mr. Sattler and Dr. Bloomquist, principals from Most Blessed Sacrament and Regina Coeli Schools.  They will discuss Kindergarten screening, Ed Choice and other scholarships, curriculum, registration and much more.
Due to the recent publication of underperforming Ohio public schools, many of our current families may be able to choose a private school for their child to attend Kindergarten rather than their assigned public school.  EdChoice has two programs that offer funds that can cover the cost of tuition at a Catholic School.  The first is traditional EdChoice which funds those who live in underperforming school districts like Larchmont, Whittier, DeVeaux, Old Orchard, Ottawa River, Riverside (total list link below).  The second is the EdChoice expansion which funds families who have limited income (similar to the Early Childhood Grants we have).  The first step is to register at a participating Catholic School and they will guide you  through the process. Come to the Kindergarten information night if you are interested in Blessed Sacrament and Regina Coeli K-8 schools. This topic will be discussed.  

The first application period begins February 1 and ends April 30, 2019

EdChoice informational Video

Underperforming Schools

Do you like your school? Please take the time to nominate us in Toledo Parent Magazine for the Family Favorites Issue. The top 6 nominations move into the voting round. Go to the "Watch Me Soar" category and nominate St. Catherine of Siena Early Childhood Education Center under Preschool!    Thanks!!
    
                                                  Nominate us! 
Catholic Schools Week Kick Off

The Toledo Walleye are excited to welcome schools from the Toledo Catholic Diocese to kick off Catholic Schools Week! Discounted tickets are available for all families of the school and parish, as well as their guests! Schools and Parishes will be seated together for this event as the Toledo Walleye take on the Rapid City Rush.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day- NO SCHOOL

There will be no school on 1/21/19. If you are interested in signing your child up for care on that day, please obtain a sign up form from outside of each classroom, the office or the extended day room


Spring Pictures are scheduled for 3/25 and 3/26
School Cancellations and Delays
 
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
                       Remind

* Remind will also be used to notify you if there is an emergency or concern that you need to be made aware of immediately.
You can find us on facebook, through our website, and on 
Upcoming Events
January 21st                                      No School
January 27th- Feb 2nd                      Catholic Schools Week 
February 10th 12-2PM                      Blessed Sacrament Open House 

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