8th graders from last year's Field Day | |
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- Upcoming Events
- School News
- School Lunch
- Schedule Updates
- Employment Opportunities
- Volunteer Opportunities
- 2022-23 St Catharine School Calendar
- Home & School News
- Buddy Family Night
- Back-to-School Night
- Harvest Mum Buddies
- School Supply Sale
- Gym Uniform Sale
- School Uniform Sale
- Community Night - Plank's
- Raise Right (formerly SCRIPT)
- SPICE News
- Back-to-School Donuts & Social
- Oktoberfest
- St. Catharine Athletics
- Summer / Fall Athletics Registration
- Commissioner Opportunities
- St. Catharine Church
- ADORE
- Hot Summer Knights
- K of C Gold Outing
- Pilgrimage to Italy
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Wednesday, August 17th
Buddy Family Night - 630pm in the Parish Hall
Monday, August 22nd
Kindergarten Screening (via Sign-Up)
Monday, August 22nd
6PM - Back to School Night
Back Parking Lot Outside the Parish Hall
Come enjoy some ice cream, meet new families, see old friends, swap out some uniforms, pick up gym uniform orders, and see our teachers and staff.
*Students will not be able to see their classrooms until the first day of school to allow more time for our teachers to prepare.
Parents will have an opportunity to see the classrooms during curriculum night.
7PM - New Family Orientation in the Parish Hall
Tuesday, August 23rd
Kindergarten Screening (via Sign-Up)
Wednesday, August 24th
First Day of School
Saturday, August 27
Hot Summer Knights
Wednesday, August 31st
Curriculum Night - 7pm
Wednesday, September 7th
Fingerprinting - 5pm-6pm
Protecting God's Children - 6pm-8:30pm
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During the past two school years, The USDA waived eligibility requirements regarding free and reduced-priced lunches, which allowed St. Catharine School to provide free meals to all school students.
Due this program expiring, St. Catharine School will no longer be able to provide free lunches to all students as the USDA reinstituted eligibility requirements, which again are income-based.
Families will once again have to purchase meals or apply and be approved for free or reduced lunches.
School Lunches will be $4.00. Parents will have the option of paying ahead when they order, or be invoiced afterwards once per month via FACTS.
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.
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Arrival
Students should arrive at school no earlier than 7:45AM unless they have arranged this with a teacher, are participating in Student Choir or Jazz Band, or are registered for morning Latchkey. The school cannot be responsible for students dropped off before 7:45Am as there will not be supervision for them. All students will enter through the rear, west doors (#19) whether they are walking or being dropped off in the car line. Those doors will open at 7:45AM.
Students should arrive no later than 8:05AM. Students arriving after 8:05AM will be tardy and will need to enter the front doors and check in with the school office.
Recess and Lunch
There will continue to be four recess periods and four lunch periods starting at 11:00AM until 12:40PM. Students will have recess before lunch.
Dismissal
Students will be dismissed at 2:55PM each day through the back doors of the school. Walkers will be dismissed at the bell.
Students being picked up in a vehicle will be dismissed when their car number is displayed in their classroom. Car dismissal numbers will be assigned to families before the first day of school. Returning families will retain the same dismissal numbers as years past.
Late Start Days
St. Catharine School will have late start days once a month during the 2022-2023 school year.
Student arrival will begin at 8:45AM and school will start at 9:05 AM. If there is a School Mass scheduled, it will begin at 10:00 AM.
Extended morning Latchkey will be available for families.
Late Start Dates
- Wednesday, September 21, 2022
- Wednesday, October 19, 2022
- Wednesday, November 17, 2022
- Wednesday, January 18, 2023
- Wednesday, February 15, 2023
- Wednesday, March 22, 2023
- Wednesday, April 19, 2023
- Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Gym Days
Gym Days will stay the same as last year. Students should wear their gym uniforms on assigned gym days.
- Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students will wear gym uniforms on Mondays and Thursdays.
- 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will wear gym uniforms on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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School Nurse (Part-Time)
We are seeking a part-time School Nurse (8-10 hours per week from 11:00AM-1:00PM) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Qualifications
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and hold a valid license with the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Candidates must have current BCI and FBI background checks (less than one year old), which are sent electronically to the Diocese or on file at the Ohio Department of Education, attend a VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children training.
Interested candidates should submit a resume to Mark Watts, Principal, at mwatts1@cdeducation.org.
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After School Program Director (Part-time)
We are seeking a part-time
After School Program Director for grades K-8th for the 2022-23 School Year. Hours are 1:00PM-6:00PM Monday-Friday, based on the school calendar.
Requirements:
Interested candidates should email a letter of interest and resume to Mr. Mark Watts, Principal, at mwatts1@cdeducation.org.
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Adult Demolition Volunteers Needed!
Our beloved cafeteria manager Erin Tonnous needs a few volunteers to help with the dry storage demolition on Monday, August 22nd at 4PM. Contact her at etonnous@cdeducation.org if interested.
FBI/ BCI Fingerprinting for Background Checks
All parents or guardians who plan on volunteering at the school or coaching an athletic team are required to have their FBI/ BCI Background check completed and forwarded to the Diocese of Columbus Safe Environment Office prior to volunteering. We are hosting an opportunity for Fingerprinting (FBI/ BCI Background Check) on Wednesday, September 7th from 5:00PM until 6:00PM in the School Library.
Protecting God's Children Certification
We will be hosting a Protecting God's Children Certification at St. Catharine School in conjunction with FBI/BCI Fingerprinting on Wednesday, September 7th at 6:00 PM in the School Library.
All parent volunteers, coaches, and staff members must have their Protecting God's Children Certification within 60 days of their start date.
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Click on the graphic for a printable version. You can also find these dates on the school Google calendar
- Wednesday, August 24 - First Day of School
- August 31st - Curriculum Night
- September 5 - No School: Labor Day
- September 7 - Fingerprinting & Protecting God’s Children
- September 30 - No School: OCS Retreat
- October 7 - All-School Rosary
- October 28 - No School - Staff Development
- 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
- February 14 & 16, 2023 - Parent-Teacher Conference Day
- 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
- May 12, 2023 - May Crowning
- May 17, 2023 - Fine Arts Night
- 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
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Home & School Association Officers:
President – Jasmine Williams
Vice-President – Mike Berndt
Treasurer – Elyse Salisbury
Secretary – Andria Kuhlman
*Contact the HASA Board at Hasastcath@gmail.com
Home & School Committee Chairs:
Buddy Family Program – Elyse Salisbury and Lindsay Boyden
Community Night – Alysia Plank and Elana Bowman
Creative Activities Program (CAP) – Cecelia Doenges
Directory Spot – Stephanie Weber
Flower and Mum Sales – Ronnie Esterly and Shannon Payer
Gym Uniforms – Leah Jahahn
Mulch Sale - Jasmine Williams
Monster Dash - Home & School Board
Playground Duty Coordinator – Sarah Gipe
Night At The Races – Home & School Board
Room Parent Program – Jennifer Hadden
Rummage Sale – Monica Juenger
School Supply Sale – Nell Vitale
Spirit Store – Stephanie Dokko
Tailgate Party – Home & School Board
Uniform Swap – Kate Allwein
Wreath Sale – Emily McFadden
*Please contact the HASA Board or refer to Directory Spot for contact information
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Introducing... Harvest Mum Buddies!
This year we are partnering with JOCO Growers for our HASA fall mum fundraiser. Check out the link below to get to know JOCO.
Mark your Calendars.
Sale Kickoff: Friday, Aug 26
Paper Orders Due: Friday, Sep 9
Online Orders Due: Sunday, Sep 11
Curbside Pick up: Friday, Sep 23
Thank you for supporting St. Catharine HASA!
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As mentioned earlier this spring, Star Beacon is experiencing supply chain issues. They will NOT be able to provide kits for each student as they have in past. Parents will be able to go to the website ( https://starbeaconproducts.net/) and order all supplies a la carte. You can find a school supply list below. You may also purchase school supplies at the store of your choice.
- Some items may not be available through Star Beacon.
- Use the code STCATH22 in order to receive 10% off the total order.
- The code will only be good one time per family, so they need to order all siblings materials together.
- All supplies will be delivered to the school prior to the first day.
- However, they will need to be picked up before the first day of school if parents are ordering for multiple students because the family order will not be separated by sibling like in prior years.
- The St Catharine $5 donation (tax exempt) product will also be available on the website – if parents choose to donate.
- If a parent ordered from the website previously, they will still have an account.
- The website will also not allow an order to complete if there is an out-of-stock item in the shopping cart; it will need to be removed prior to completion. The inventory will be updated online daily.
Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, please reach out to Nell Vitale - nell.vitale12@gmail.com
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Gym uniforms for the 2022-2023 school year will be updated. The new shirt and sweatshirt color will be Oxford gray (short and sweat pant color will remain the same). There is a limited supply of gym uniforms from previous years. Old uniforms will be phased out over the course of the next two school years (with new uniforms only beginning in 2024-2025 school year). Old uniforms can be purchased while supplies last. Please see attached form from last year for available options and pricing. | |
New uniforms can be purchased via order form attached or by going to the online store. | |
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Online orders (before 7/31) will be filled and available for pickup at Back-to-School Ice Cream Social or in the school office at the beginning of school in August.
The St. Catharine Home & School Association will keep a limited supply of gym uniforms during the school year but we cannot guarantee we will have your size. This is the best time to be guaranteed your size and quantity. Online ordering website will be open a few times throughout the school year. All proceeds over-cost benefit the Home & School Association.
If you have any questions:
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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.
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Don't forget to use RaiseRight, the new SCRIP program, for your summer travels. | |
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Upcoming Physical Gift Card Orders
Summer orders were July 8 and Aug 5th
Physical Gift Cards will be delivered to the 43209 area code and arrangements for outside the area code will be made separately.
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One platform. One name. So many ways to earn.
We’ve officially rebranded our company to RaiseRight. By bringing all our program tools under the RaiseRight name, we’ve created one, consistent experience between our mobile app and website. Simply shop your favorite brands and earn when and how it works best for you!
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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.
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Register for the RaiseRight App
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St Catharines ID: 57FBA1AD1LL94
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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).
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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 | |
Registration for Soccer, Football, and Volleyball are now open. | |
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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.
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Mass Schedule
Sunday 8:30a - 11:00a - 5:00p
Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
6:00a - 9:00p daily except Saturday
Saturday 6:00a -4:00p
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