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- Upcoming Events
- Thoughts with Mr. Watts
- Covid Updates
- Lunch and Recess Volunteers Needed
- School Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures
- Protecting God's Children, Fingerprinting, Curriculum Nights, and September Seminars
- FACTS
- St Catharine School
- Mask Guidance
- Latchkey
- W.I.N.
- Physical Education
- Music
- School Mass and Adoration Schedule
- 2021-2022 School Calendar
- St Catharine School Community Night
- Mumkin Sale
- Join Cub Scouts
- TRIP/SCRIP
- St Catharine Church
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August 31 - Fingerprinting
- 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
- Media Center (Library)
August 31 - Protecting God's Children
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- St. Catharine Cafeteria
August 31 - K -2 Curriculum Night & Open House
- 6:30 pm
- St Catharine Parish Hall
September 1 - All School Mass
- 9:00 am
- St Catharine Church
September 1 - 3-5 Curriculum Night & Open House
- 6:30 pm
- St Catharine Parish Hall
September 2 - 6-8 Curriculum Night & Open House
- 6:30 pm
- St Catharine Parish Hall
September 6 - No School - Labor Day
September 7 - September Seminar Series: Standards-Based Grading
- 7:00 pm
- St Catharine Parish Center
September 8- All School Mass
- 9:00 am
- St Catharine Church
September 12 - SPICE Mass of Inclusion
- 5:00pm
- St Catharine Church
September 14 - Home & School Board Meeting
- 6:00pm
- St Catharine School Conference Room
September 14 - Advisory Board Meeting
- 7:00p
- St Catharine School Conference Room
September 15 - All School Mass
- 9:00 am
- St Catharine Church
September 16 -All School Adoration
- 2:00 pm
- St Catharine Church
September 16 - Community Night
- Johnson's Real Ice Cream
- 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
September 17 - Mum Sale Pickup
September 18 - SPICE Dinner
- 6:00pm
- St Catharine Parish Center
September 21 - September Seminar Series: Response To Intervention
- 7:00 pm
- St Catharine Parish Center
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“Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.” - Pope Saint John Paul II |
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Hello St. Catharine Families:
It is great to have all of our students back in school this past week. One of our collective goals is to keep all of our students in school while mitigating risk of COVID. I appreciate your willingness to not only keep your own children safe, but also to make decisions to keep other school children safe as well.
Education in Virtue
Our Virtue for this week is Justice (Fairness). Justice is one of the Cardinal Virtues and has 14 related virtues we will be talking about the next few months.
Justice enables one to give to each, beginning with God, what is due to them. Justice consists in the firm and constant will to give God and neighbor their due. (CCC, 1836).
- Religion is justice towards God.
- Justice towards one another disposes one to respect the human right and promote equity.
- Justice gives what is due in respect to the common good.
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." - Matthew 5:6
May God Bless all of you and your families during this time.
Yours in Christ,
Mark Watts
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. – Isaiah 43:2
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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.
If anyone in your household has been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or is awaiting a COVID-19 test, the rest of the household must quarantine for 10 days or until the test results come back negative. Please call the school office as soon as possible in this situation. at (614) 235-1396.
We are required to post positive cases of students and staff on our website weekly. Currently, we have 0 active cases and
0 cumulative cases with students and staff for the current school year.
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We are looking for volunteers to help serve lunch and monitor recess. It is a wonderful way to get an extra hug from your student. |
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Before School
- All students need to be dropped off in the back of the building or walk to the back of the building
- Please pull forward towards the church/adoration chapel, as far as possible. This will allow more cars to unload at the same time
- If your child is not ready to exit the car, please pull into a parking space
- Please do not exit your car
- You may enter the parking lot by turning left (only in AM) or right. Please be courteous to fellow parents and parishioners
It is important to keep the car line moving so all students get to class in a timely manner and we do not create traffic congestion on Bexley Park Road
After School
- No blocking driveways, intersections, or the roadway while sitting idle on Bexley Park or Enfield.
- No turning left to enter the parking lot during pick up. Please join your fellow parents at the end of the car line.
- No turning left to exit the parking lot. This can impede the flow of traffic.
- If you are picking up your child, you MUST use the car line. DO NOT pick up in front of the school.
- Please do not exit your car. Staff will assist your child into the care, if needed, on the right-hand side of your car.
- All walkers will leave from the front of the school.
Just a reminder
Fair Avenue, in front of the school, is a no-parking zone from 7 am - 9 am and 2 pm to 4 pm. This is for the safety of the children that walk. Parked cars can block their view of the traffic. Please do not park in front of the school during those hours
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Protecting God's Children Certification & Fingerprinting
We will be hosting a Protecting God's Children Certification at St. Catharine School (Tuesday, August 31st at 6:00 PM) . in conjunction with FBI/BCI Fingerprinting (Tuesday, August 31 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM
All parent volunteers, coaches, and staff members must have their Protecting God's Children Certification within 60 days of their start date.
Curriculum Night
Please note the change to the starting time. All curriculum nights will begin at 6:30 PM.
A few friendly reminders...
- Masks are strongly recommended for all parents, specifically those who are unvaccinated, while in the school building.
- Because of limited seating and spacing in the classrooms, please try to limit to one parent per classroom.
- Curriculum Night is for Parents and Teachers. Please make childcare arrangements for the evening.
- Curriculum Night is also not intended for individual conferences. If you would like to speak individually with your child's teacher, please contact them directly. In addition, Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, November 9th and Tuesday, November 16th
Curriculum Night Schedule
- Tuesday, August 31st - 6:30 PM
- Kindergarten, First, and Second Grades
- Parents will be directed to their child's class
- Wednesday, September 1st - 6:30 PM
- Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades
- Parents will be directed to their child's class
- Thursday, September 2nd - 6:30 PM
- Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grades
- Parents will start in the Parish Hall
Curriculum Night Itinerary (K-5th Grades, Tues-Wed)
6:30 - Teacher Presentation in Classrooms
6:45 - Transition
6:50 - Teacher Presentation in Classroom (same as first)
*To accommodate parents with children in the same grade band
7:05 - End of Evening
Curriculum Night Itinerary (6th-8th Grades, Thurs)
6:30 - Intro in Parish Hall
6:45 - Transition
6:50 - Teacher Presentation in Classrooms
7:05 - Transition
7:10 - Teacher Presentation in Classroom (same as first)
*To accommodate parents with children in the same grade band
7:25 - End of Evening
September Seminar Series
Save the Dates! We will be hosting a series of presentations and discussions this Fall to help parents navigate some key aspects of their child's education and how to better collaborate to ensure student success.
- Tuesday, September 7th - 7:00 PM
- Standards-Based Grading: Why not As, Bs, and Cs?
- Tuesday, September 21st - 7:00 PM
- Response to Intervention: How is My Child's Learning Supported?
- Tuesday, September 28th - 7:00 PM
- Social-Emotional Learning: Improving Beyond Report Cards
- Education in Virtue: The Holy Spirit's Guide to Behavior
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FACTS Student Information System
St. Catharine School will be utilizing FACTS as our Student information system for the 2021-2022 School Year.
Introduction to FACTS Student Information System
We’re excited to announce our new school management system – FACTS SIS (Student Information System). We’re also in the process of setting up FACTS Family Portal – a private and secure parents’ portal that will allow parents to see academic information specific to their children while protecting their children’s information from others.
Accessing FACTS Family Portal
FACTS Management gives you, the busy parent, an opportunity to get more involved in your child’s academic progress and future success – all via the Internet!
FACTS Family Portal is a private and secure parents’ portal that will allow parents to view academic information specific to their children while protecting their children’s information from others. You may view your child’s grades, attendance, homework, and conduct, as well as other useful school information. You can also communicate with teachers and other school staff online whenever necessary.
Click on this link to access our easy-to-use Family Online:
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Summary of Updated Protocols for Franklin County Catholic Elementary Schools:
- Masks will be temporarily required for all students, staff, and visitors while inside buildings during the school day. This requirement will be evaluated weekly based on several factors that could transition to masks being "strongly recommended" indoors.
- Masks will not be required outside
- Students and Staff wearing masks will not be required to quarantine if asymptomatic and exposure happens in a classroom setting.
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The St. Catharine School Latchkey Program will begin on Thursday, August 26th.
Morning Latchkey
7:00 AM to 7:45 AM
$7 per student, per day
*Includes snack
w/ Mrs. Yo, Mrs. Tonnous, and Ms. Radel
Afternoon Latchkey
3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
$15 per student, per day
*Includes snack
w/ Mrs. Yo, Mrs. Everett, and Ms. Sidney Poulos
Latchkey Afterschool Program
This year students in Latchkey will have more opportunities for academic enrichment, homework help from certified teachers, opportunities for tutoring, and organized physical activities.
Basic Schedule
3:00 Snack
3:15 After-School Tutoring and Homework Help Begins
4:00 Organized physical activity in the gym
4:30 Arts, crafts, and group projects
5:30 Latchkey officially ends
If you are interested in Latchkey, please use the registration form by clicking on the link below.
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The question is not, "How Smart are You?"
The question is, "How are You Smart?"
This year, we are incorporating a 30-minute period called their WIN period. This period is designed to provide an opportunity to address specific individual needs and support for each student.
W.I.N. = What I Need
This year every grade will have their own W.I.N. period, four days per week. During this time, students who need academic support will be able to receive those services without missing valuable class times. In addition, the W.I.N. period will be an excellent time for teachers to incorporate advanced curriculum, Project-Based Learning, and a variety of enrichment activities.
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Parents,
It was a great week at St. Catharine for PE class. All classes learned rules and procedures so that class will be awesome and beneficial for everyone. We stretched and jogged in the gym for a few minutes, We discussed what muscles we were stretching and the importance of each stretch. I am attaching the presentation I went through with each class in case you want to view it.
Finally, each grade has PE twice a week so they need to wear their gym uniforms on those days. K through 3rd grade have PE on Mondays and Thursdays, 4th grade through 8th grade have PE on Tuesdays and Fridays. Students might want a plastic bag with their name on it to put their mask in when we go outside for gym so they have it when we re-enter the building.
Have a great weekend
David Oddi
St. Catharine PE Teacher
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Students will be required to wear their gym uniform on days when physical education class is scheduled. Mr. Oddi will be taking students outside anytime weather permits. Masks will not be required when gym class is held outdoors.
Phys. Ed. Schedule
Kindergarten through third grade will have gym on Mondays and Thursdays. Fourth through eighth grades will have gym on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Mondays - Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grades
Tuesdays - 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades
Wednesdays - No Gym Classes Scheduled
Thursdays - Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grades
Fridays - 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades
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A Message from Dr. Williams...
As Music Director of St. Catharine School, I am excited to announce two performing opportunities for students this year!
First, we will have a Jazz Ensemble for grades 4-8 that rehearses on Thursdays from 1:40 pm-2:25 pm (except for the 3rd Thursday of each month - which is an all-school Adoration). No audition required, just a commitment to the ensemble until our Christmas program in December. Owning or renting an instrument is strongly encouraged. We are looking for trumpet, saxophone, trombone, guitar, bass, drums, and piano players. Beginners are encouraged… I can teach you how to play!!
Second, we will have a choir for grades 4-8 that rehearses on Thursdays from 12:45 pm-1:30 pm (except for the 3rd Thursday of each month - which is an all-school Adoration). No audition required, just a commitment to the ensemble until our Christmas program in December.
A sign-up sheet will be on my door, and rehearsals begin Thursday, September 9, 2021.
Questions? Email Dr. Williams:
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Faith Formation and making Disciples of Christ is why this school exists. We celebrate our Catholic Faith and the teachings of the church ion many ways. Our students have Religion Class daily. However, there are other ways we celebrate our faith as a school.
All-School Masses
We will have All-School Masses every Wednesday at 9:00 AM starting in September. Students will be participant as Lectors, Cantors, Choir, and eventually, Altar Servers and Gift Bearers.
For the time being, and because of limited seating, School Masses will be for students and staff only. Thank you for your understanding.
Altar Server Training
Deacon Reis will be conducting training sessions for altar servers later next month. Any 5th through 8th grade boy or girl interested in continuing or becoming an altar server is encouraged to do so. More information will be forthcoming.
All-School Adoration
Most of our grades will be participating in Eucharistic Adoration, Praise, and Worship in the afternoon on the 3rd Thursday of most months. We are blessed to have more opportunities for our students to be in the real presence of Jesus.
All School Rosary
We have scheduled two separate days for our school to pray to our Blessed Mother at the Grotto in October and May. This is a wonderful opportunity to honor the Queen of Heaven. One day will be on the Feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary and one during our May Crowning.
Sacramental Preparation
This year our 2nd grade will be receiving the sacraments or First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion while our 8th graders will be receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. We do not have dates for these solidified but will communicate with those families when we know.
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- Wednesday, August 25, 2021
- First Day of School
- September 6, 2021
- No School – Labor Day
- October 29, 2021
- No School - Teacher Records Day
- November 24 through November 26, 2021
- Thanksgiving Break
- December 20 through December 31, 2021
- Christmas Vacation
- January 14, 2022
- No School – Teacher Records Day
- January 17, 2022
- No School – Martin Luther King Day
- February 17, 2022
- No School – P/T Comp Day
- February 21, 2022
- No School – Presidents’ Day
- March 14 through March 18, 2022
- Spring Break
- April 14, April 15, and April 18, 2022
- Easter Break
- May 30, 2022
- No School – Memorial Day
- June 2, 2022
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8th Grade Graduation
- June 3, 2022
- Last Day for Students
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Mum Sale is Underway!
Fundraiseit emails were sent out on Friday. Be sure to check both parent email accounts. Webcodes can also be found on the fundraiseit site under the Parent tab. If you are still having trouble finding your child's webcode, contact Ronnee - r.erica.esterly@gmail.com
All orders will need to be placed online this year.
Order Deadline: 9/9
Curbside Pickup: 9/17, 5pm-7:30pm
Thank you for supporting our school!
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Don’t miss out on the fun- join Cub Scout Pack 603
Who: Boys in Kindergarten through Grade 5 and their parents
What: Cub Scout Recruitment Night
When: Tuesday, August 31 from 5:30-6:30
Where: Southside of the school playground (near the sports concessions building); in case of inclement weather, we will be meeting in the lower level of the Church
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Save money on your tuition!!
Register for Scrip using the RaiseRight App
St Catharines ID: 168A39F61LL94
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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
*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
E-gift cards and Reloads can be done at any time through the website or app (RaiseRight).
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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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