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Just a couple of “thank you” wishes and reminders this week. The Home and School profited about $12,000 from their “Night at the Races”. Thank you to all those who helped with this event and attended. As always, we have a wonderful group of parents who support these events that assist the school with student field trips and other classroom events! In addition, thank you to the Home and School for the mats for the new playground. We continue to wait for a permit from the City of Columbus since the playground equipment is ready to be delivered. This permit was submitted at least two months ago and the playground cannot be built without it. Maybe the permit will be our Christmas present! In addition, we are painting the gym during the Christmas vacation. Walls, ceiling, bleachers, and bathrooms under the stage should be finished by the time we get back from Christmas vacation. Again, Home and School helped to finance this endeavor.
Our 7th and 8th grade students will be attending the presentation of the “Matchgirl” at the Lincoln Theater next Thursday, December 19. Through the generosity of the Partners in Education program, our students will have the opportunity to see two of their classmates (Erinn O’Malley and Celeste Sybert) perform in leading roles!
Just a reminder that the school Christmas performance is next Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00 in the evening. All students (K – 8) will be participating. Attendance is mandatory for students and they are eager to share their spirit of Christmas. The front glass doors of the school (by the gym) will open at 6:15. The back gym door by the school will also open at 6:15. Students should stay in the gym with their parents until 6:30 when they go to their classrooms. We are asking all parents to remain in the gym for the entire performance and can pick up their children at their classrooms at the end of the performance. The entire performance should last no longer than an hour. The dress attire for this event was sent home by Mr. Magree last week. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at this Christmas event!
Janet Weisner
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- Dec 13 - Registration Deadline for Current St Catharine School Students for the 2020-2021 School Year
- Dec 14 - Breakfast with Santa - 9am-11am
- Dec 14 - Middle School Youth Group - 6pm
- Dec 17 - Mandatory Christmas Program - 7pm
- Dec 18 - Irish Insider
- Dec 19 - Early Dismissal - Christmas Break - 1pm
- Dec 19 - Community Night - Jimmy John's
- Jan 6 - Classes Resume
- Jan 6 - SCRIP order
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St Catharine School Registration - Due Friday, December 13
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Hard to believe but it is now time for
current St. Catharine School Families (K-8) to register for the next school year (2020 -2021). Our registration is based on a priority system. A gold
form was sent home in backpacks (
or you can find here) on
Monday, December 2. We ask that you please fill out the form and send back with the $100 tuition deposit to the school office by
Friday, December 13 to guarantee your student’s placement for next school year. Deadlines matter. We appreciate your promptness.
- December 2 – 13 – Current St. Catharine School Families
- January 13 – 24 – St Catharine Parishioners (who do not have a current K-8 student)
- January 26 – February 14 – Parishioners from other Catholic Parishes and Non - Participating families
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Christmas Program Information
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This year’s Christmas Program will take place on
Tuesday, December 17th, at 7:00pm
at St. Catharine School in the gymnasium. All family and friends are invited and encouraged to attend.
Dress Code:
Boys
- Dress shirt, tie, dress pants
Girls
- Dress, skirt (to the knee), or dress pants, and dress shirt
No Jeans!
Logistics
:
Students
are to report to their home rooms at
6:30pm, no later than 6:45pm.
Band Members
should report to the stage at
6:30pm
.
This is a mandatory performance for all students.
Doors open to the public at
6:15pm
Following the concert, parents may pick up their student(s) in their home rooms. We are asking that
all parents remain in the gym until the end of the concert
. Students will be dismissed from their rooms at the end of the concert….
no early pick up.
Thank you!
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Part of the east side of the school has been paved. That is a faculty parking area for teachers and staff. Parents who need to pick up their children for appointments can park briefly in front of the school after 9 or before 2:00.
Thank you.
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Community Night - Jimmy John's
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Thursday, December 19 from 3p to 9p
Jimmy John's on Main Street will be hosting Community Night. They will be generously donating 25% of all our sales back to St. Catharine Home & School. Don't forget the
flyer!
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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:
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Athletic Commissioner Openings
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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. It's a great way to get your volunteer hours.
- Boys Basketball Commissioner
- Girls Basketball Commissioner
- Summer Baseball Commissioner
- Football Commissioner
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The Lindy Infante Foundation
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The Diocesan Recreation Association is providing financial assistance for participation fees through the Lindy Infante foundation. See visit
https://lindyinfantefoundation.org/ for details.
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Cafeteria -December 12 - 18
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Thursday, December 12
- Hot ham / cheese on pretzel bun
- Tossed salad
- Applesauce
- Popcorn
- Milk
Friday, December 13
- Tuna noodle casserole
- Green beans
- Carrots w/ranch
- Choice of fruit
- Lemon pie
- Milk
Monday, December 16
- Meatloaf
- Mac & cheese
- Steamed broccoli
- Peaches
- WG biscuit
- Milk
Tuesday, December 17
- WG grilled turkey bacon melt
- Baked Lays chips
- Veggie tray w/ranch
- Choice of fruit
- Milk
Wednesday, December 18
- Spaghetti w/meatballs
- Caesar salad
- choice of fruit
- WG breadstick
- Italian ice
- Milk
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We hope your children are enjoying some of the new offerings in the cafeteria. We truly are enjoying serving lunch to your children. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Just a reminder, all lunches need to be paid through
My School Account. Please make sure your child's account is up to date.
**Wow Butter Sandwiches
** Salad ** Choice of Fruit **
***These items are offered daily ***
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Girl Scout Troop 2851 - Breakfast With Santa
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Girl Scout Troop 2851 of St. Catharine Parish Present:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14,2019
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Lower Level of the Church
$10.00 per person
Please RSVP by
Today
- (Wednesday, December. 11
th)
Reservation includes:
- Breakfast with pancakes, eggs, sausage and more!
- Raffle
- Secret Santa Shop
- Face painting
- Photo with Santa!
- Crafts & coloring
- Mrs. Claus’ Bake Shop
Reservations and payments can be made on the St. Catharine church website (
https://stcatharine.com/breakfast-with-santa
) or by sending
this form
to St. Catharine School or Parish Office, care of Ava Bruck. Please send checks payable to GSOH 2851 with the Reservation name in the memo to St. Catharine School or Parish Office, care of Ava Bruck
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St Catharine Parish Christmas Tree Lot
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The tree lot received another delivery of fresh Ohio grown Christmas trees this weekend including frasier firs, canaans, blue spruces and white pines. Make sure you stop by to pick out your tree! Plus, we also have cinnamon pine cones, real mistletoe, fresh frasier fir wreaths, St. Catharine Ornaments, and more! Open Thursday 6-9, Friday 5-10, Saturday 10-10, and Sunday 10-7.
The Tree Lot is still in need of
volunteers! Please considering donating some of your time and
sign-up to help out!
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School Closet/School Days Uniform Sale
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The Preschool is starting Advent by creating their own Advent wreaths and spending time in the Atrium saying prayers.
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Preschool Upcoming Events
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December 2- Registration Begins for Preschool and Elementary School- See notes below
December 19- 3:15 Dismissal for all Extended Care children
December 20- January 3- Christmas Break
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Preschool Registration Information
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Returning Preschool Registration
- Returning preschool children will receive registration paperwork next week during conferences or directly from your teachers. They will be due back no later than December 6th.
Sibling Preschool Registration- Any sibling of a current or past St. Catharine student can register between Dec. 9-13th.
Kindergarten Registration- Registration packets will be passed out soon. Registrations are taken on a priority basis. Please see the website for more information.
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Parish Advent Penance Service
will be Thursday, December 12 at 6:30 pm. Visiting priests will be available to hear confessions - all are invited!
to volunteer!
ADORE
this month will feature an ancient Catholic Advent tradition called Lessons and Carols.Visit
https://www.facebook.com/events/2581443711933222/
to learn more. December 19, 6:30-7:30 pm, so join us after community night dinner at Jimmy Johns!
Christmas Mass times
are Christmas Eve, December 24 at 4:00 pm (Children's Choir), 6:00 pm, and Midnight (Carols begin at 11:30 pm). As well as Christmas Day, December 25 at 11:00 am.
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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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614.235.1396
info@stcathschool.com
www.stcatharineschool.com
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