ST. VERONICA PARISH SCHOOL
Thursday Newsletter 01/13/2022
COMING UP...

Friday, January 14
Bengals Day!
Wear a Bengals, black, or orange top with uniform bottoms

January 12 - 19
Middle School Remote Learning

January 14 - POSTPONED!
Spelling Bee (New date TBA)

Monday, January 17
NO SCHOOL
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Sunday, January 30
Open House / 12:30-3:00pm

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COVID UPDATE

We currently have 10 new positive cases of COVID. Additionally, we currently have 11 students under quarantine protocol at home, and 18 students under the "mask to stay" quarantine protocol at school.

Click HERE for the latest "Mask to Stay / Test to Play" Guidelines. Click HERE for the latest St. Veronica Quarantine Guidelines.
FROM THE DESK OF MS. BRESLER

Dear Parents,

COVID cases are definitely on the rise in our community. Besides having 16 students out due to sickness or home exposure, this week we had five staff members test positive and another five staff members quarantined due to exposure or illness, including having to close our cafeteria due to some of these quarantines.
 
We had to move our Middle School students to virtual learning as we ran out of substitute teachers to use around the building. We are hopeful that the students will only be virtual for five school days.
 
At this point we are following the mandate from the federal government and having our staff provide proof of vaccination (by January 10) or having them test each week (starting February 9) if they are not vaccinated. We encourage adults to get their boosters and those students who are able to get vaccinated. Click HERE to get a list of places to get your vaccination and/or boosters. The sooner we can get to herd immunity, the sooner we can stop wearing masks!
 
OPEN HOUSE
We are gearing up for our Open House on Sunday, January 30 from 12:30 to 3:00. Below are a few ways you can help:
 
  1. Take a yard sign. They are in the school office and will be in the narthex over this weekend. Take one or two and place it in your yard, or at an intersection, in a shopping area parking lot, or near an on/off ramp to 275 near the school. 
  2. Talk to anyone who you think may be looking for an educational partner and ask them to come and check out St. Veronica. They can sign up for a reserved time slot or they can just walk in. If they can’t make the Open House, have them call the school office and set up another time to visit.
  3. Prior to the Open House, help put together gift bags to be given out to the visiting families. Call the school office if you want to help - this can even be done at your house and then brought back to the school.
  4. Help decorate for the Open House. As the time draws near, we will be in need of a few sets of hands to decorate on the Friday or Saturday before the Open House.
  5. Help clean up after the Open House to put the cafeteria back to order and get the building ready for school the next day.
 
REGISTRATION
You will be receiving your Registration Packet at the end of this week. We ask that you return your registration as quickly as possible so we can see what openings we have in various grade levels for next year prior to the Open House. I am glad to say that we were able to keep a tuition increase to only $150 ($15 per month). If you have any questions prior to registering, call the school office. Don't forget that if you register and pay tuition and fees in full by February 25, your family will be entered in a drawing to receive a $3000 rebate. Details will be in your Registration Packet.
 
FINANCIAL HELP WITH TUITION
Please do not forget to apply for the Catholic Education Foundation grant through the Archdiocese, which is open until February 6. By applying for this grant you are also applying for parish assistance. St. Veronica is also renewing its providership for EdChoice Traditional and EdChoice Expansion scholarships through the State of Ohio. You can be at 200% over the poverty level and still qualify for EdChoice Expansion. If you are unsure if your family qualifies, call the school office and we can walk you through the application process.
 
OPTION C
All parents should be receiving notices from OptionC. This is how the school communicates important information to parents. Please log into your account and make sure that you enabled voice, email, and SMS. Also, you can text START to 22383 to start receiving text alerts. 

If you can’t get into your account or have any other questions, please contact Mrs. Dumford at sdumford@stveronica.org.

A MESSAGE FROM MR. LOUIS
Winter is here and many students believe they do not need to bring their water bottles to school or P.E. class because it is cold outside. However, the students still get thirsty and exert energy in P.E. It is easier to take water breaks and get back into activities rather than to send students to get a cup to use at the water fountain. Please continue to have your child bring a water bottle to school each day.
The Spelling Bee, originally scheduled for this Friday, January 14, has been postponed. It will be rescheduled and the date will be announced soon!
MR. ART MENGES TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP

As we remember the dedication and love that Mr. Menges, our former technology teacher, had given our school and parish community, we look forward to keeping his spirit alive among us.

In doing so, a scholarship fund has been set up in Mr. Menges's name. This $500 award will be given to a current St. Veronica 6th or 7th grade student who not only displays a knowledge and desire to learn technology and use it appropriately, but also lives a life of compassion and service to others, much like Mr. Menges.
PTO NEWS

Please join us next Thursday, January 20 for the winter PTO Information Sharing Session! Due to high COVID activity, this session will be VIRTUAL. The link for the session will be sent out early next week. Mark your calendars and plan to be with us online from 7-8 PM!
ATHLETICS NEWS

Hoopsters K-2nd Grade Instructional Basketball
For the first time this winter, we are hosting a 2nd session of our K-2nd grade Hoopsters Instructional Basketball program for boys and girls. This 5 week program will be held on Saturday mornings at St. Veronica from Feb. 12 - March 12.
Registration Deadline - February 6, 2022
 
3rd – 8th Grade Boys Volleyball Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for boys volleyball for grades 3rd-8th.
  • $75 Registration Fee
  • $75 Booster Fee - Please note the Booster Fee is paid on a calendar year basis and must be paid even if you paid for a fall or winter sport.
  • Practices will begin in February with games beginning in March. Games take place on weekdays.
Registration Deadline - by February 6, 2022
 
Interested coaches should complete the Coaching Application found at https://tinyurl.com/stvcoachingapp (downloads as a Word doc) and email to Lee Gupton at leegupton@yahoo.com.
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