Irish Insider
September 25, 2019
Words from Weisner
Interims for our students were sent yesterday, Tuesday, September 24. Most of the primary students’ (K – 3) teachers use the interim to describe what standards the students have been working on in class. This is generally a narrative. Students in grades 4 – 8 will receive an interim only if they have NOT been meeting the standards at this time during the First Quarter. The teachers continue to work with these students on approaches to learning, support in their learning, and study skills to help them improve on their approach to learning. 

Our 8 th grade is participating in a team building and leadership experience at Summit Vision this Thursday, September 26. Having this experience early in the year provides our students with skills in cooperation, leadership, and confidence in working with each other. They also will be participating in the parish 8 th grade Confirmation Retreat at Damascus this weekend so please keep them in your prayers.

Until next week,
Janet Weisner
Updates from the office
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I Scream! You Scream! We all Scream for Johnson's Ice Cream!!
SCRIP
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. 

Questions? Visit the SCRIP page on the school website or email stcatharinetrip@yahoo.com or call Jeni Cooke 614-214-4070.
Creative Activities Program (CAP ) is in need of volunteers to help lead clubs for the fall sessions.Clubs are open to grades 1-8 and one day a week after school from approximately 3:00 to 4:00. The fall session dates are from Oct. 7 to Nov. 15. Please consider giving an hour per week on the day of your choice to lead a club. This would be a great way to earn volunteer hours and can be anything from Legos to gardening to science club. I am happy to help with any ideas and materials to get your club started. We also will reimburse you for all materials used.
Our students really enjoy participating in after school clubs but it is essential for parent involvement to keep these clubs going.
Please contact Jasmine Williams at Jasmine.williams03@ymail.com by Sept. 27 if you are interested. Potential ideas: Archery, Board games, Dodgeball, Lego (CAP has a large collection of Legos for use), Puzzles, Rocket Building/STEM, Sewing
Come Play With Us! – The St. Catharine Playground Fundraiser has raised over $188,000 for the new playground. We anticipate ordering the equipment soon and the goal is to have it installed in late Fall. Due to the shortfall of the goal of $200,000, there will be some changes made from the original aspirational plans. The cost of equipment, installation, & surfacing is $180,000; however, to ensure the longevity of the playground, we must install a drainage system which may cost approximately $20,000.  Watch the Insider for updates as the project progresses. Thank you to everyone for your generous support of this project!
Thank You
Thank you to our fantastic parent volunteers and the Hartley girl's soccer team for helping with the pick up on Friday. For those who purchased mums, here is a mum care video link courtesy of Foertmeyer and Sons: https://vimeo.com/318216375

All students who sold at least 2 items will receive a dress down day. The date will be determined by Mrs. Weisner. The top 3 grades with the highest participation are 8th/Logan, 2nd/ Underwood, and K /Stebelton/Allen.  
Preschool News
  • Picture Day - October 7th and 8th
  • Preschool Day at Dill's
  • October 9th - Dragonfly and Caterpillar Classes
  • October 10th - Busy Bee and Butterfly Classes


Preschool day at Dill's Pumpkin Patch - A parent or family member will bring their child to the pumpkin patch to spend the day picking pumpkins and getting to know other families in the preschool from 9-11 am.

Caterpillar teacher Mrs. Emily Schaefer welcomed her son Azariah Grant in to the world on September 19th. Mom and baby are home and doing well. Congratulations to the Schaefer family.
There will be  no daily Mass Tuesday, October 1st - Wednesday, October 3rd due to the diocesan wide priest convocation. 

All are invited to pray for our clergy on Monday, September 30th at 7:00 pm as they prepare for the coming week. 

St. Francis of Assisi Animal Blessing will be Sunday, October 6th at 12:30 pm. Celebrate this Saint by bringing your pets to receive a special blessing. 

Mass of Inclusion for those with Special Needs is Sunday, October 6th at 5:00 pm. Please  contact Mary Ginn Ryan if you would like to get involved!

Priest, Pint, Patio is scheduled for October 12 at 6:30 pm! All men of the community are invited. 

Fr. Vincent Lampert, a diocesan exorcist, is back to share his testimony on October 30 at 7:00 pm. 
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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