ST. VERONICA PARISH SCHOOL
Thursday Newsletter 9-16-2021









COMING UP...

Friday, September 17
Spirit Wear Day
Walk-a-Thon Kickoff

Thursday, September 23
Th/F Preschool Picture Day
Jim Basketball Jones Assembly

Tuesday, September 28
Picture Day

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FROM THE DESK OF MS. BRESLER

Dear Parents,

As this week has progressed, we have seen more positive cases of Covid in our student body. We are now up to three affected students in three different grade levels. In some cases we have not had to quarantine any additional students and in some cases we have. The decision to quarantine is taken case by case and we use the guidelines provided by the Clermont County Health Department when making the decision. 
 
If a positive student is masked and is consistently 3 feet from other students, then we do not have to quarantine anyone. If an older student is vaccinated and wearing a mask when exposed, he/she doesn't have to be quarantined unless, or until, symptoms occur. 
 
As I have said in the past - our ultimate goal is to keep kids healthy and in the building. For us, that means masking and keeping three feet of distance between students, as much as possible. If these two things are maintained we will not have to quarantine even if the students are exposed. However, keeping the masks up and keeping the kids apart is a struggle every day for our teachers and staff. Students are wearing their masks below their noses and at times taking them off completely. While I understand that can happen with our younger students, I am talking about middle school students, too. 
 
While most students are three feet apart when in their desks, students still congregate in the hallways, in the lunch line and on the playground even though they are reminded constantly to stay apart. Add in the fact that masking is not mandated outside of the building, because it is not required by law, and unfortunately, we believe that this year we will be seeing more positive cases and more cases of quarantining than we did last year. We will work to keep this to a minimum, but in all likelihood, it will happen. Please understand that when we must quarantine students, we are not doing it because we want to, but because we have to as directed by the health department. Arguing with our nursing and front office staff doesn’t change the fact that the quarantining must happen, it just makes it harder for everyone involved. 
 
NEW CAFETERIA AND RECESS MONITORS
Last week, Ms. Kim Whiteous joined our school staff. Ms. Kim, as the students call her, helps out on the playground and in the cafeteria. Mrs. Shawna McClure has also re-joined our staff and is working around the building helping various teachers and working with Ms. Kim in the cafeteria.
 
We are still looking for two additional staff members; one for preschool and one for our fourth grade class.
If you or someone you know is interested, please have them contact the school office.
 
JOIN US FOR MASS
This year students are able to attend Mass every other week instead of every three weeks. We encourage anyone who wants to join us on Wednesday mornings to do so, but we do ask that you wear a mask because we have so many unvaccinated students. If you join us and forget your masks there are some available in the narthex.
 
REMINDER: PTO INFORMATION SHARING SESSION Please join us THIS EVENING, September 16, for the first PTO Information Sharing Session of the 2021-22 school year!

We are excited to be back IN PERSON for this session at the Parish Ministry Center across the street from school.

Please come and mingle while enjoying food and drinks from 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM. The Information Sharing Session will begin at 7:00 PM in the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel room.

Please note, masks are required for those who are not vaccinated; masks are highly recommended for all others in attendance.

We will have a drawing for gift cards for one parent and one teacher in attendance! We look forward to seeing you!
SAFE PARISH UPDATE
The Archdiocese has emailed the SafeParish Quarterly Training Video. The email is from AoC Safe Parish and the subject is "Assigned Online Training." This is the quarterly video that replaces the monthly training bulletins. 

Questions? Contact Mindy Dannemiller, St. Veronica Parish Receptionist, 528-1622 ext. 100.
HELP NEEDED
  1. We are in need of a preschool aide for 16.5 hours each week. The times are Mon., Tues., and Wed., from 7:45 to 9:45 and Thursday and Friday from 7:45 to 1pm.
  2. We are looking for an aide in 4th grade to help a student stay focused on work and to be a general help around the classroom. This position is for 25 hours each week - from 9am to 2pm every day.
The perfect candidate for either position is someone who is calm and patient. Some background in education is a definite plus. If you are interested in either of these positions please contact the school office. You will need to be in SafeParish, and undergo a background and fingerprint check. If you work in the preschool, there may be other classes you will need to take. The parish will reimburse you for these expenses.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF 8TH GRADERS
Many high schools are now offering fall HSPT test prep sessions after school and/or on weekends. Because the high schools are offering these additional sessions beyond just their summer camp offerings, St. Veronica will not host a separate HSPT test prep this year. If you would like to find additional information, or sign your student up for a session, visit any of the sites below. Much of the information for fall is included in the schools' summer camp details. As of this publication, these are the schools who have posted information to their websites:

McNicholas High School - HSPT information will be posted soon
THE LIBRARY IS OPENING!
  • The St. Veronica Library is reopening this year on a trial basis (based on volunteer support)
  • We need YOUR help
  • Will be open Tuesdays and Thursday from 9am -2 pm
  • Sign up for 2.5-hour increments
  • Will provide directions on how to check out books
  • Make sure you are SafeParish Trained and SIGN UP today
  • Click HERE to volunteer
 
Contact ME with any questions! Katelyn Grube grubekatelyn@gmail.com or 513-259-1835.
OR send correspondence through school Zoe 7P or Chase 5F.
ATHLETICS NEWS

Basketball Registration is Now Open – Deadline October 10th
St. Veronica’s basketball program is open to boys and girls who are students or REP students in 3rd through 8th grades. Practices generally begin in early November, with games beginning in December and the season ending in mid-late February.
 
  • $75.00 Registration Fee
  • There will be a $50 late registration fee after Oct. 10th and spot on team is not guaranteed.
  • $75.00 Annual Booster Fee if not yet paid in fall for volleyball, cross country, or golf.
  • Information regarding evaluations (3rd - 5th grades) and A/B team tryouts (6th - 8th grades as applicable) will be communicated as dates are finalized.
  • For 6th- 8th grades, if there are enough players to require 3 teams, there will be 1 “A” team and 2 balanced “B” teams.
  • Register Here

Coaching Applications
Anyone interested in coaching this season should complete the Coaching Application and email to:
 
K-2nd Grade Hoopsters Instructional Basketball Program – Deadline October 10th
  • Open to St. Veronica students and REP students in grades K-2.
  • $40 Registration Fee
  • All players receive a T-shirt (if registered by Oct 10)
  • 5-Week Program - Session Dates: Oct. 23, Oct. 30, Nov. 6, Nov. 13, Nov. 20
  • Sessions are held at the St. Veronica gym
  • 2nd grade 8:00am - 9:00am
  • K-1st grade 9:00am - 10:00am
  • Register Here
Beginning this coming Sunday!!

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD

also known as CLOW

Held during the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Children ages 3 through 10 will be invited to gather in the Chapel after the opening prayer at Mass.

They will hear the readings, psalm and a reflection adapted for their young ears and hearts. Children above Kindergarten will return to their parents at the time the gifts are prepared for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Younger children will remain in the Chapel during the rest of Mass for a pre-school REP of activities based on the theme of the day.

We will have Liturgy of the Word with Children at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass September 19, 26; October 3 & 10 and again in Advent, January and Lent.
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