Irish Insider

February 12,2020
Dear St. Catharine Families,

I sent an email to all families, but for those of you who prefer to read information on the “Irish Insider”, I wanted to inform you that this will be my last year at St. Catharine School. These last twenty years have provided me with wonderful opportunities to be part of your families through the educational programs, events, activities and religious education. I have been blessed with a very dedicated faculty and staff who strives every day to provide the best education and religious instruction for your children. Through their support and the support of the staff and the parent community, St. Catharine School continues to nurture our students to be spiritual leaders and academic achievers in a sometimes busy and uncertain world. It has been exciting to see the growth of our community with the preschool programs, new addition to our school and parish that will give us and the room for expanded programs and even a new playground!

I will keep parents informed as we move on the process of selecting a new principal. As always, I ask for your prayers for wise choices in this selection. Thank you for your ongoing support. It has been my privilege to serve.

In addition, we are looking forward to the continued progress on the new playground. Every day there are new additions to the structure and we continue to hope for dry weather for total completion.

Thanks for all our parents who attended the Student-Led Conferences for Grades 4 – 8. The last set of these conferences will be the last week of February. More information on time and location will be sent next week.

Until Next Week,

Janet Weisner
  • February 17 - No School - Presidents Day
  • February 19 - Irish Insider
  • February 19 - School Mass - 9a
  • February 20 - Community Night - Billy Lee's - 11am - 9:30p
  • February 24 - No School - Staff Development Day
  • February 25 - Student Led Conferences - Grades 2 & 3 - 5p - 7p
  • February 26 - Ash Wednesday - School Mass - 9a
  • February 26 - Irish Insider
Important FACTS information
All applications for Diocese of Columbus Tuition Assistance for school year 2020-2021 must be submitted online by March 15th at www.factstuitionaid.com

The supporting documentation must also be postmarked by March 15th . There is a $35.00 application fee which must accompany the application (which will be credited toward your tuition for next year). Only one application per family is required. This is a firm deadline as the Diocese will not accept anything beyond March 15th .
SCRIP
The SCRIP earning period for the 2020-2021 school year ends on February 29!! Don't miss out !!










SCRIP orders are in full swing. Still not sure how SCRIP can help you? Check out these testimonials from families in other programs: ShopWithScrip. Family Testimonies

Don't forget physical card orders are available each FULL week of school, order placed Monday will then be delivered that Friday in students backpacks. 

Upcoming Physical Gift Card Order Dates :

  • February 10
  • March 2


Questions? Visit the SCRIP page on the school website or email stcatharinetrip@yahoo.com or call Jeni Cooke 614-214-4070.
Community Night - Billy Lee's
T hursday, February 20  from 11am to 9:30pm  Billy Lee's at 2974 E. Broad will be hosting Community Night. They will be generously donating 30% of all our sales back to St. Catharine Home & School. Don't forget the   flyer !
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Spring Sports Registration is now open for:


The Lindy Infante Foundation 
The Diocesan Recreation Association is providing financial assistance for participation fees through the Lindy Infante foundation. See visit https://lindyinfantefoundation.org/  for details.
Athletic Commissioner Openings
The Athletics Department is looking to fill the following commissioner roles. All interested parties should contact the Director of Athletics, PJ Keiffer at pkeiffer@gmail.com or 614-668-0134. This is a great way for working parents to earn volunteer hours!!!

  • Boys Basketball Commissioner
  • Girls Basketball Commissioner
  • Summer Baseball Commissioner
  • Football Commissioner
Go Irish!!
Cafeteria Menu
February 13 - February 19
Thursday, February 13
  • Chicken Alfredo with WG Pasta
  • WG Garlic Knot Bread
  • Caesar Salad
  • Choice of Fruit
  • Milk

Friday, February 14
  • Pretzel Sticks with Cheese Sauce
  • Broccoli OR Romaine Salad
  • Chocolate Covered Strawberries
  • Choice of Fruit
  • Milk

Monday, February 17
  • No School

Tuesday, February 18
  • Beef and Cheese Nachos
  • Mixed Salad
  • Corn
  • Warm Cinnamon Apples
  • Milk

Wednesday, February 19
  • Bacon, Egg & Cheese on WG Biscuit
  • Broccoli
  • Orange Juice
  • Choice of Fruit
  • Milk

Monthly Menu can also be found on our Website
SPICE
The SPICE St. Patrick’s Day Dinner benefiting St. Catharine Parish
will be held on Saturday, March 14 at 6 PM
For more information on SPICE, its mission within our Parish, and to register for this amazing evening, please visit our webpage.

We are looking for volunteers to help make this event a huge success. Please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080548acad2ca75-2020 to sign up.
The Spirit of SPICE Award -February 7
Ryan Goodlin is this week's Spirit of Spice Kindness Winner. Ryan is in the 5th grade and he was "caught" helping some 4th grade girls pick up the books they had dropped .
Way to Go, Ryan!!
The Spirit of SPICE Awards!
Who : Everyone! Students can nominate each other and teachers and staff can nominate students.
What : “" Catch someone being kind” and drop their name , grade, and the act of kindness you witnessed into the bucket in the front office
When : anytime you see a student showing virtues like patience, kindness, charity, humility, diligence!
Why : The smallest acts of kindness can make the biggest impact, and we want to encourage everyone to live the virtues!

Each Friday leading up to the SPICE St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on March 14, one name will be drawn out of the “Caught Being Kind” bucket and that student will receive a Spirit of SPICE prize!

Rules: 
☘You may only nominate others!
☘Please write student’s full name and grade 
and the act of kindness you witnessed!
☘All names must be submitted by 3:00 Thursdays
☘Drawings will take place Fridays
SPICE Dinner Donations
Do you have/know of a business or organization that would like to contribute to the mission of SPICE (Special People in Catholic Education)? We are accepting items (gift certificates for services or memberships, gift cards for merchandise or food, handmade crafts, etc.!) for the SPICE St. Patrick’s Day Dinner! The dinner is attended by 300+ people and the auction provides a great opportunity for a businesses and organizations to help our school community!
To donate please contact: Kristina Keiffer - Kristinakeiffer@gmail.com
Preschool News
Whipped Cream writing! This is probably the tastiest way to practice writing numbers: a plate full of cool whip and using a cookie to write. The Busy Bee teachers have been encouraging the kids to practice number formation and identification and this was a very popular way to get them interested!  
Columbus Catholic Women's Conference registration is still open! Join us this Saturday, February 15 as we draw closer to God and experience the universal sisterhood of the Catholic Church. Click here to learn more .

Columbus Catholic Men's Conference is next weekend! Do yourself a favor and give it a try this year. Click here to learn more .

Our Marriage and Family Life is hosting a date night ! Join us for a relaxed night away with your fiance or spouse. More information is available here .

Lent is almost here! Ash Wednesday Mass times are posted here , and don't forget to join us the following Saturday for Presence: A Retreat on the Eucharist . Your entire family is invited! Click here for registration information . 
We hope you enjoy the new format of the Irish Insider. For consideration in future editions, please email info@stcathschool.com by 12pm Monday for the Wednesday edition.
614.235.1396
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