We hope you enjoy the Irish Insider. For consideration in future editions, please email info@stcathschool.com by 12pm Monday for the Wednesday edition.
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- Upcoming Events
- Thoughts with Mr. Watts
- COVID-19 Information
- Did You Know?
- School To-Go Lunches
- Latchkey
- St Catharine Athletics
- Jersey Mike's Student & Faculty Special
- Mumkin Sale
- K of C Spaghetti and Meatball Drive Thru
- St Catharine Church
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- Wednesday, September 30th
- 9:00 AM - School Mass for grades K-4th (AM Cohort)
- 4:30 PM - SPICE Meeting
- Friday, October 2nd
- 1st Quarter Interim Grades (tentative)
- Monday, October 5th
- Picture Day - Preschool
- Tuesday, October 6th
- Picture Day - Preschool & K-8
- Wednesday, October 7th
- All-School Rosary at 9 & 1:30 at the Grotto
- (weather permitting)
- Sunday, October 11th
- 6-8 PM Middle School (Grades 6-8) Youth Group in the School Gymnasium
- Thursday, October 15
- Community Night - TAT
- Friday, October 23rd
- NO SCHOOL – Teacher Records Day
- Sunday, October 25th
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6-8 PM Middle School (Grades 6-8) Youth Group in the School Gymnasium
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It's been just over two months since we first published our first draft of our reopening plan, which honestly feels like much longer. Today is officially the 12th day of school (not including the Phase-In Week) and although I cannot control everyone's perceptions on how things are going, I will say we are working hard to consistently adapt and improve in ways to better serve our students.
We will continue in a Tier II plan for the foreseeable future and reevaluate all aspects of that plan on a monthly basis. Our rationale for not starting school in a Tier I model and the specific version of the Tier II model we chose has not changed since its introduction. We are all praying for an eventual and safe return to Tier I when we are confident we can continue to mitigate risk for COVID spread.
I want to thank our faculty, staff, parents, and entire school community for their patience, adaptability, and their willingness to contribute in keeping all children safe.
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"Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 3:12-14
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COVID-19 Updates
If anyone in your household would have a Positive COVID-19 test result, you must notify Mr. Watts by calling (614) 949-7713 as soon as possible, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
We are required to post positive cases of students and staff on our website weekly. This data, along with other COVID-19 updates can be found at http://stcatharineschool.com/parents/covid-19/. Currently, we are at 0 positive cases with students or staff.
Mitigating Risk
In addition to the safety precautions outlined in our school re-opening plans, we have continued to upgrade our safety features to further mitigate risk of COVID-19 transmission.
- Additional hands-free hand sanitizer near every entrance of the school
- More signage to mandate masks and remind of hand hygiene
- Replacing air filters from a Merv 7 rating to a Merv 11 rating in our HVAC system
- 2-3 more Lithium-Ion electrostatic sanitizing “guns”
- Addition of 270 clear sneeze-guards
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This is a way to learn about things that can make your St Catharine School life just a little easier. Hints and tricks you may or may not know. Do you have a question or comment regarding something you want to know about or something you want others to know about? Send it to info@stcathschool.com and we will feature it in the "Did You Know?" section.
Did you know that you can save money when you spend money at your favorite retailers?!?
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We offer a Tuition Reduction Program (TRIP) at St Catharine School. We utilize the Kroger Community Rewards program and ShopWithScrip gift card program. A portion of the money you spend with these programs goes directly back to your family's tuition at St Catharine School for the next school year. Last year we had a few families earn almost $800 off of their tuition!!! |
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Kroger Community Rewards program - When you use your Kroger Plus Card at check out not only can you save on your grocery purchases but you can receive credit towards your Kroger Community Rewards. You can sign up for Kroger Community Rewards and use St Catharine School - 81633 to start saving! These $$$ go directly towards your family's tuition. |
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ShopWithScrip gift card program - You are able to purchase physical gift cards, e-gift cards, and reload previously purchased gift cards with this program. ShopWithScrip distributes a rebate offered by retailers who participate in this program. This is then applied towards your tuition for the upcoming school year. To start saving go to:
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use the organization code 7E3884CA1LL94 to get started.
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We are going to be making to-go lunches for the kids starting Monday, October 5! We are offering them FREE to everyone, regardless of income, through December 31.*
Please fill out this quick survey so we can anticipate how many families will be utilizing this service.
Families will need to order a week in advance, due to staffing constraints we will not be able to accommodate same day orders. Directions and information on the ordering process will be set up and emailed out to parents within the next few days.
Families still need to turn in the Free & Reduced applications. These applications went home with students the first week of school, but can also be found on the school website, if additional copies are needed. Please place them in a sealed envelope with the word "Cafeteria" on the front. Families who do qualify for Free and Reduced will receive notification by mail. All information is kept completely confidential. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to
Raquel Hazel
614-725-1977 school cafeteria phone line
614-477-3000 cell
*this government program could end sooner
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We have plenty of room and staffing for Latchkey. We reduced the cost, eliminated the registration fee, and drastically increased the frequency of cleaning this year.
Latchkey Opportunities for AM Cohorts
Latchkey is a safe and convenient way for
Morning Latchkey 7:00-7:45 AM
$7 per student, per day
(New) Mid-Day Latchkey 11:00-12:00 PM
*For AM Cohorts only, no lunch provided
$5 per student, per day
Latchkey Opportunities for PM Cohorts
Afternoon Latchkey 3:30-5:30 PM
$12 per student, per day
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SPORTS UPDATE
Commissioners needed
- football
- baseball
- summer baseball
- basketball
This is a great way to volunteer!!
Go Irish!!
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Jersey Mike's Student & Faculty Special |
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Jersey Mike’s Subs (2480 E. Main St) Bexley has a special offer of a Sub, Chip and Drink for $9.99. This special offer is extended to students and faculty.
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Mum Sale Pick Up
Curbside pick up is this Friday from 5:30p-8:00p. Please come prepared to pick up all items ordered in your children's names. In order to limit contact, please do not send individuals who ordered from your child to pick up their own items. You are responsible for safely distributing orders to those who made purchases.
We will be conducting pick up similar to the student pick up line. Pull around parallel to the school building and we will load your orders for you. If you would like to double check your orders, please pull into the parking spaces near the parking lot exit.
Raffle tickets will be filled out ahead of time in order to limit contact. Mr. Watts will draw the winner at the end of the pick up. The prize winner will be contacted shortly after the drawing.
All orders must be picked up by 8:00p. Any items that are not retrieved will be donated.
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K of C Spaghetti & Meatball Drive-Thru |
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Men’s Breakfast With The Bishop
Thursdays // 6:30am • Begins September 24th
Join Bishop Brennan and the men of St. Catharine to kick off this semester of Men’s Thursday Breakfast. We’ll have a hot breakfast, coffee, and we’ll hear from Bishop Brennan on what it means to be a Catholic man in today’s world.
Get up a little earlier, and make the sacrifice for yourself, your family, and for your community. Thursday will soon become your favorite day of the week.
High School Youth Group
Every Sunday // 6pm-8pm • Begins October 4th
Our new Damascus Youth Ministry Team is kicking off the semester with free tacos in the Parish Center.
High School Youth Group will be every Sunday from
October 4th — December 6th in the Parish Center
Open to all high school students!
Middle School Youth Group
2nd & 4th Sundays // 6pm-8pm • Begins October 11th
Middle School Youth Group will kick off with pizza, games, prizes, prayer and more! Open to all students in 6th-8th grades. First Semester Dates: October 11, October 25th, November 15th, November 29th.
Drive-Thru Spaghetti Dinner
Saturday, September 26 // 5pm-8pm
Drive-Thru the Church parking lot for this awesome Spaghetti Dinner served by our Knights of Columbus!
Each Meal is only $10 and includes: TAT Spaghetti Noodles, Meatballs, Homemade Sauce, Salad, Roll & Butter.
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