Irish Insider

September 27, 2022

“Tell me and I will forget, show me and I may remember; involve me and I will understand.”

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In This Issue
  • Upcoming Events
  • Save the Dates
  • School News
  • News & Notes
  • FACTS SIS Information
  • School Lunch
  • After-School Homework Help
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • 2022-23 St Catharine School Calendar
  • Home & School News
  • Gym Uniform Orders
  • Harvest Mum Buddy Thank You 
  • Creative Activities Program
  • Raise Right (formerly SCRIPT)
  • SPICE News
  • General Information
  • St. Catharine Athletics
  • Commissioner Opportunities
  • Hartley VB Feeder Night
  • Fall Boys Lacrosse Skills
  • St. Catharine Church
  • ADORE
  • Food Drive
  • Women at the Well
  • The Chosen
  • Little Saints
  • Storytime with Jesus
  • That Man is You

Wednesday, September 28th

Student Choir Practice at 7:15

School Mass at 9am (4th)


Thursday, September 22nd

ADORE at 7pm


Friday, September 30th

No School - OCS Retreat


Wednesday, October 5th

School Mass at 9AM (3rd)


Thursday, October 6th

School Pictures for 4th through 8th Grades

Student Council Induction Ceremony at 2PM in the Gym

 

Friday, October 7th

School Pictures for Kindergarten through 3rd Grades

All-School Rosary at 2PM in the Church

Save the Dates...

School News

Staff News

Good Luck and Thank You Ms. Ghiloni!

Ms. Amanda Ghiloni will be starting a new career in a position at her alma mater Denison University. This Thursday will be her last day and we are so thankful for the time she spent here at St. Catharine School.

We appreciate her willingness to step in and revamp our Occupational Therapy connection with our staff and students. She brought a positive energy everyday and went above and beyond to help all students with movement groups, self-regulation, core strength, handwriting enrichment, and so much more. St. Catharine School will continue our partnership with Move-to-Learn Therapy.


Happy Retirement and Thank You Mrs. Shuler!

We want to wish Mrs. Rose Shuler the best of luck in her retirement from Columbus City Schools. Mrs. Shuler served as our Title I Math Tutor.  We appreciate Rose’s willingness to help students and bring positivity to her position in the classroom, with summer school, and one-on-one tutoring with students. We looking forward to a new Title I Math tutor in the near future. 

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month where we pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.


This is also a great opportunity to recognize the Saint of the Catholic Church from Spanish speaking countries, particularly from Latin America. Our Lady of Guadalupe, who appeared to Saint Juan Diego is pictured left. 


Here is a short list of just some of those Saints:


St. Juan Diego

Mexico

Patron Saint of Indigenous People

"Am I not here, I, who am your mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Am I not the source of your joy? Are you not in the hollow of my mantle, in the crossing of my arms? Do you need something more? Let nothing else worry you, disturb you." - Our Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego


St. Rose of Lima

Peru

Patron Saint of the Americas

"When we serve the poor and the sick, we serve Jesus. We must not fail to help our neighbors because in them we serve Jesus."


St. Junipero Serra

Spain, California, USA

Patron Saint of Vocations and California Missions

"Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul."


Blessed Miguel Pro, Martyr

Mexico

“We ought to speak, shout out against injustices, with confidence and without fear. We proclaim the principles of the Church, the reign of love, without forgetting that it is also a reign of justice.”


St. Oscar Romero, Martyr

El Salvador

"If we are worth anything, it is not because we have more money or more talent, or more human qualities. Insofar as we are worth anything, it is because we are grafted onto Christ’s life, his cross and resurrection. That is a person’s measure."

FACTS SIS

If you have not already done so, please log into FACTS by clicking on this link. Our District Code is STCSC-OH.


Please DO NOT change the student email(s) for your child(ren) on FACTS accounts. 


PLEASE READ: FACTS Student Information System Web Forms

All parents must complete the Web Forms included on the FACTS Website. Some of these forms have already been completed when returning families re-enrolled or when new families enrolled. In that case, please confirm that all information is correct. Please click on this link for detailed instructions on how to complete these Web Forms. 

FACTS SIS Family Portal Log-In
FACTS SIS Web Form Instructions
St. Catharine School 22-23 Parent-Student Handbook

School Lunch

September Lunch Menu
October Lunch Menu

Invoices for lunches and milk purchased via FACTS in September will be email the first week of October.


Remember, please do not send cash with your child for lunches.

 

If you feel your family may benefit from the Free & Reduced Lunch program and would qualify based on the income eligibility guidelines, please complete the application by clicking on the link below.


Please contact Erin Tonnous, Cafeteria Manager, if you have any questions at etonnous@cdeducation.org.

Free-Lunch FAQs
Free Lunch Instructions
Free Lunch Application

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

St. Catharine School is offering After School Homework Help for students in 3rd through 8th grade, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. 


Schedule

3:10: All students registered for Homework Help will report to the cafeteria for a Snack.

3:25: Students will report to the designated classroom for that day.

4:15: Students will be picked up in the front of the building. See below for details


Room Assignments

Mondays: Ms. Wanamaker's 4th Grade Classroom

Tuesdays: Mrs. Quinn's 3rd Grade Classroom

Thursdays: Ms. Logan's 8th Grade Classroom


Pick-Up

Mondays - Pick-up at 4:15PM at the Main Doors (Fair Ave.)

Tuesdays - Pick-up at 4:15PM at the Main Doors (Fair Ave.)

Thursdays - Pick up at 4:15PM at the Middle School Wing Doors (Fair Ave.)


Interested in homework help in October? Please fill out the sign-up form below:

October Homework Help Sign-Up

Volunteer Opportunities

We are in need of lunch and recess volunteers. SPICE and HASA are also looking for volunteers later this month:

 

  1. Cafeteria Duty (11:00 to 1:00)
  2. Playground Duty (11:00AM to 12:20PM)


Please sign-up below.

Cafeteria Volunteer Sign-Up
Playground Duty Sign-Up

Calendar Updates

Click on the graphic for a printable version. You can also find these dates on the school Google calendar.


  • September 30 - No School - OCS Retreat
  • October 6 - Picture Day (4th-8th Grades)
  • October 7 - Picture Day (K-3rd Grades)
  • October 7 - All-School Rosary
  • October 28 - No School - Staff Development
  • November 5 - St. Catharine Fall Fest
  • November 8 & 10 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • November 15 - Open House
  • November 23-25 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
  • December 15 - Christmas Musical
  • December 21 - January 3, 2023 - Christmas Vacation
  • January 13, 2023 - No School - Staff Development
  • January 16, 2023 - No School - Martin Luther King Day
  • January 28, 2023 - First Reconciliation 
  • February 14 & 16, 2023 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • February 17, 2023 - No School - P/T Comp Day
  • February 20, 2023 - No School - Presidents’ Day
  • March 8-10, 2023 - 7th Grade Leadership Retreat
  • March 13-17, 2023 - No School - Spring Break
  • March 31-April 2, 2023 - 8th Grade Confirmation Retreat
  • April 6,7 & 10, 2023 - No School - Easter Break
  • April 29th - Night at the Races (sponsored by Home & School)
  • May 6, 2023 - First Holy Communion
  • May 12, 2023 - May Crowning
  • May 17, 2023 - Fine Arts Night
  • May 18, 2023 - 8th Grade Confirmation
  • May 29, 2023 - No School - Memorial Day
  • May 31, 2023 - Field Day
  • June 1, 2023 - Kindergarten & 8th Grade Graduation
  • June 2, 2023 - Last Day of School
St. Catharine Google Calandar
St. Catharine Calendar iCal Format

Home & School News

Need a Gym Hoodie?

We have had many inquiries regarding zip up sweatshirts, so we are including a survey to get a bulk order idea ahead of fall online ordering window.


Please fill out this form if you are interested in purchasing Zip Up Sweatshirts: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N7V2H2K


Please feel free to reach out to Leah Jahahn (614-565-4816) with any questions. This order must be paid by cash or check (payable to St. Catharine Home and School).


Survey to order sweatshirts only will be open 9/21/22-9/28/22 for delivery by 10/10/22. Orders will be delivered to school and sent home with child. Full online store will open 10/10/22 through 10/22/22 with delivery by 11/14/22.


This is a great time to order winter items or get that Christmas shopping completed! Old gym uniforms are still available in most sizes if you’re in need of anything between ordering windows. Next online ordering window will be Spring 2023. 

Thank you to our parents and students for making our mum sale such a huge success. We sold more than 800 mums and raised over $4000 for St. Catharine Home & School.


Congratulations to Kellen J., our highest selling student.  


The first grade class is the lucky winner of a donut party.


A very big thank you to all of our student and parent volunteers. Delivery/pick up would not have been possible without you. I can't say enough how much we appreciate your time and effort. 

Creative Activities Program

Creative Activities Program (CAP) sessions will run from October 10th through November 18th from 3:00PM until 4:00PM once per week. 


Information will be sent home some time this week with more information on specific clubs and days. 

S.P.I.C.E. News

Special People in Catholic Education (SPICE) is a program to support the education of children with special needs in our parish and school.


SPICE supports the teachers and staff at St. Catharine in their philosophy that every child is special. Our parish and school are committed to serving all of our children.


SPICE served as a means to raise funds, to employ needed personnel, and to support the educational process in whatever area deemed necessary by our pastor or principal.


SPICE brings about discussion and awareness necessary to embrace diversity in our parish and school.


SPICE creates awareness that members of our parish have special needs. Our parish is an extension of the family, the basic unit of the Catholic Church. Just as parents try to do all they can for their children, our parish family tries to do all that it can for our members.


SPICE creates an atmosphere that supports these students’ needs and creates a model for other parishes within the Diocese and beyond.


SPICE allows our parish community to provide additional funding for the following opportunities:


  • Classroom aides, tutors, & interpreters
  • Speech & occupational therapists
  • Teacher and staff continuing education
  • Classroom support materials and software
  • Individual grants for summer tutoring and specialized programs


Although these extra items are intended for those with special needs, effective instruction of any child enhances the learning of every child.


Save The Dates

All-School SPICE Meeting - November 8, 2022

SPICE Board Meeting - January, 18, 2023

SPICE Dinner - March 4, 2023

Raise Right Shop & Earn

Save money on your tuition!!


RaiseRight has daily bonus deals, which can be 5x as much. Check your RaiseRight app daily for these deals. If you're not signed up, please reach out to Alli Brinkmeyer and start earning money back on tuition, with your everyday shopping.

Register for the RaiseRight App

  • St Catharines ID: 57FBA1AD1LL94

  • You can also save with Kroger Community Rewards. Use organization #:81633 to register

  • Orders for physical gift cards will be placed on the first Friday of the month during the school year.

Any questions please contact Alli Brinkmeyer (614) 214-5428

E-gift cards and Reloads can be done at any time through the website or app (RaiseRight).
Get Signed Up TODAY
RaiseRight
St Catharine School and Church is not responsible for lost or stolen gift cards. They do not keep records of card numbers. Therefore, we suggest making note of your card numbers in case you are a victim of theft
Athletics

St. Catharine Volleyball Players Practicing with the Bishop Hartley Volleyball Team.

Fall Athletics Information

Registration for Football and Volleyball are now open.

Commissioners Needed

A great way to serve our community and receive all your family's necessary volunteer hours is to help with our Diocesan Youth Recreation program. We are currently looking for commissioners in the following sports:


  • Girls Lacrosse
  • Boys Baseball
  • Boys Basketball


Please contact Paul Keiffer at 614-668-0134 or pkeiffer@gmail.com if you are interested in finding out more about these positions.

St Catharine Athletics

Fall Season Boys Lacrosse Skills

October 3rde through the 6th and October 10th through the 13th

St Catherine Field from 3:30 until 5:00PM


Open to all 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders. 


1st and 2nd graders welcome, but will be playing and practicing with older players. 


Players will be working  on  stick skills, drills, shooting skills, and scrimmaging.

Sign-Up for Fall Lax Skills

St. Catharine Church

Mass Schedule

Sunday 8:30a - 11:00a - 5:00p


Eucharistic Adoration Chapel

6:00a - 9:00p daily except Saturday

Saturday 6:00a -4:00p

St Catharine Church
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