Irish Insider

February 5,2020
Thanks to all in the school community who helped to make Catholic Schools Week a successful event! I appreciate the parents, Advisory Board members, Student Council members and teachers who assisted with the Open House on Sunday, January 26. 

We had a beautiful Enthronement of the Sacred Heart on Wednesday. Father Dury had our school Mass followed by the installation on the first floor of the school. All of our students were present for this installation and it was very moving to hear them praying together as a school community. 

Friday was an extremely busy day at school. We started the day by having our 8 th grade students present their information on a specific virtue to all grade levels. Classes moved around the school to hear of these virtues from the students in the 8 th grade. Their information was beautifully done and their presentations were so appropriate for each grade level! Bosco sticks for the Feast of St. John Bosco were served for lunch in the cafeteria. The afternoon was the 8 th grade vs. faculty volleyball game . It was a really fun event for everyone at the school as the 8 th grade won by a small margin. Thanks to Fr. Dury for being our MC for the game!

Thanks to all our parents and students who participated in our “ Penny Wars ” during Catholic Schools Week. It was a great competition and the 2 nd grade students won for the most pennies! $2,221.53 was collected through this event. It will certainly go a long way in assisting the Harmony Projec t which works within the Columbus community as an outreach to those in need. A special thanks to the following parents who spent endless hours on Friday wrapping a massive amount of pennies that came in on Friday for deposit in the bank:
           Nell Vitale
           Stephanie Roscoe
           Matt and Alysia Plank
           Sonya Grzybicki
           Kim Frencho
Until Next Week,

Janet Weisner
  • February 8 - Middle School Youth Group - 6p - 8p
  • February 10 - SCRIP Order Due (Last Physical Order for the Earning Period)
  • February 10 - Student Council Meeting - 3p
  • February 11 - Student Led Conferences ( Grades 4-5)
  • February 11 - Home & School Meeting - 6p
  • February 11 - Advisory Board Meeting - 7p
  • February 12 - Irish Insider
  • February 12 - School Mass - 9a
  • February 17 - No School - Presidents Day
  • February 19 - Irish Insider
  • February 19 - School Mass - 9a
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.
St. Catharine Home & School Nominations
Catholic Schools Week Fundraiser

PENNY WARS Results!!!

Congratulation the entire student body. They were able to raise over $2200 for The Harmony Project. Second grade was the winner of the "War"

1st Place 2 4943
2nd Place 4 255
3rd Place 1 -2782
4th Place K -2800
5th Place 5 -4615
6th Place 7 -7609
7th Place 8 -7690
8th Place 3 -8281
9th Place 6 -12562
10th Place Pre - School -14216
Total Dollars Raised $2,221.53
 
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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 6 - February 12
Thursday, February 6
  • Hamburger on WG Bun
  • Sweet Potato Fries or Romaine Salad
  • BBQ Baked Beans
  • Choice of Fruit
  • Milk

Friday, February 7
  • Grilled Cheese on WG Bread
  • Tomato Soup
  • Carrots w/ Ranch jor Romaine Salad
  • Choice of Fruit
  • Milk

Monday, February 10
  • Turkey & Ham Sandwich WG Bread
  • Lays Baked Chips
  • Carrots with Ranch or Romaine Salad
  • Choice of Fruit
  • Milk

Tuesday, February 11
  • Chicken Quesadillas
  • Spanish Rice
  • Veggie Tray
  • Black Bean Salsa
  • Sidekick
  • Choice of Fruit
  • Milk

Wednesday, February 12
  • Hot Dog on WG Bun
  • Baked Beans
  • Shoestring Fries
  • Rice Krispie Treat
  • 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 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

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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
Playground
Progress!! Things are moving onward & upward. Under perfect conditions, the playground installation is estimated to take 2-3 weeks. However, weather will definitely affect this timeframe & most like extend it. Also, a quick note on the new location of the playground...all uses of the field were considered when determining the playground location. A new layout for all athletics fields was developed that allows for all sports played at St. Catharine...don’t be confused by the football goal posts, they are no longer used & will be removed. The football/large sport field will be relocated to the southeast section of the field. Details to come regarding a ribbon cutting dedication & blessing ceremony.
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Preschool News
The Dragonflies are working on identifying letters and learning how putting those letters together makes a word. Using snowflake letter cards the children made their own words to add to the "Dragonfly Word Wall".
Fathers , know that you have an open invitation to join us for That Man is You on Saturdays mornings at 7 am. Join other men of the parish for breakfast and coffee, a talk, and brotherhood. 

All  students in 6-8th grade  are invited to Middle School Youth group on Saturday, February 8 after the 5 pm Mass!  

Save the date for the Columbus Catholic  Men's  (Saturday, February 22nd) and  Women's  (Saturday, February 15) Conferences!

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.
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