THE WILDCAT WIRE

Volume 7 Issue 7 St. Ignatius School October 10, 2002

The Reilly Report

Tomorrow, most of the teachers will be attending an in-service at Visitation. The day will be focused on "Instructional Adaptations". Those not attending this in-service will be engaged in other more area specific professional development.

Picture Retake Day is October 30th. If you already had your picture taken but want to try again, you need to turn in the entire packet to the photographer on retake day. If you were absent the first time through and need a new order form please ask for one in the office.

Grandparent’s Day is scheduled for the mornings of October 17 for students in Grade 1 and October 24 for students in grade 2. You should have received information from the teacher.

Confirmation Commissioning will take place on Wednesday night at 7:30 in church.

LUNCH MENU

October 14 - October 18

MONDAY: pepperoni pizza, mixed veggies, fruit, milk

TUESDAY: taco salad, nacho chips, fruit, milk

WEDNESDAY: chicken nuggets, corn, butter bread, fruit, milk

THURSDAY: sausage links, French toast sticks, orange juice, milk

FRIDAY: meatball hoagie, French fries, fruit, milk

UPCOMING EVENTS

Oct. 11 Teacher In-Service Day - No School

Oct. 11 PTO Skating Party - 12:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.

Skating Place

Oct. 11 Market Day Pick-up - 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.

cafeteria

Oct. 16 Confirmation Commissioning - 7:30 P.M.

Oct. 17 Grandparent’s Day - 1st grade

Oct. 18 3rd grade-field trip to the Cincinnati Zoo

Oct. 22 Banking Day (during lunchtime)

Oct. 24 Grandparent’s Day - 2nd grade

Oct. 25 Spirit Day

Oct. 30 Picture Retake Day

Oct. 31 Halloween Parade - 2:00 P.M.

*Happy Halloween!

SHOW YOUR RESPECT!

Submitted by Miss McLaughlin, Mrs. Crowley, and Mrs. McNeill

The entire student body will be studying the character trait of RESPECT for the month of October. Some ways in which we all can show respect at home, school, and in the community are: by using manners, courteous language, showing people that they are important to you by the way you treat them, listening carefully, thinking about the feelings of others before you do or say anything, being able to disagree with someone without anger or violence, returning what you borrowed in good condition, behaving appropriately in class, respecting the earth/environment (example: picking up trash). Also, if you happen to be in the school building during the month of October, please check out the hall display on RESPECT. Thank you in advance for your help and support on this project.

The money collected from our October 25th Spirit Day will be going to C.U.P. (Catholic United for the Poor). Our Daily Bread is as a beneficiary of this organization. We also will be collecting items for the Mary Magdalene House on a voluntary basis throughout the month of October. Items needed are: tooth brushes, small tubes of toothpaste, Vaseline, baby powder, deodorant, bar soap (hotel soap is fine). Please send them to school with your child.

GRADE 8 NEWS

Submitted by Mrs. Grote

The 8th grade class has been busy working on designs for their class t-shirt. Each student is participating, either individually or in a small group, by submitting a design for both front and back of the t-shirt. The designs will be voted on by the class. The t-shirts should arrive in January so that the students may wear them on Spirit Days and other special occasions. Class of 2003, show us your creativity and your school spirit!

GRADE 8 & GRADE 1 NEWS

Submitted by Mrs. Grote

The 8th and 1st grades had a picnic last week to become acquainted as we began our traditional “Big and Little Friends” Program. Everyone had a great time! We look forward to sharing many activities as the year goes by.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS

Submitted by Angela Otis

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS ARE ON SALE NOW! The cost is $35.00 per book. They make a great gift for any occasion. The books are sponsored by the 8th grade Girl Scouts. For more information, call Angela Otis.

PAPA JOHN’S “PAPA CARDS”

Submitted by Terry Brinkman

The families of G.S. Troop 4617 are selling Papa John’s “Papa Cards” for $10.00 each. The cards offer 12 stickers for buy 1 get 1 free pizzas and 10 stickers that offer a free side item with a pizza purchase. The cards are good at all Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky locations. Papa Cards may be purchased at the parish office or by calling Terry Brinkman or Patty Durbin .

BABYSITTING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED

Submitted by Cindy Nader

PTO will not have babysitting available for the classroom parties due to construction and limited space. The babysitting service will be available again next year.

ATTENTION 7TH & 8TH GRADERS!

Submitted by Patty Stretch

The Handbell Choir is in need of more members for this year. If you would like to join, you may call Jeannine Groh or come to the rehearsal on this Friday, October 11th at 8:00 A.M. Rehearsals will normally be held on Fridays from 8:00 A.M.-8:45 A.M. in church (the Music Room behind the Sacristy). The Handbook Choir plays at school Masses, Christmas, Easter, and several weekend Masses in the Spring. Please consider becoming part of this unique ensemble!

PTO SKATING PARTY

Submitted by Pam McBee

REMINDER!! The PTO is sponsoring a skating party tomorrow, Friday, October 11th from 12:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. at the Skating Place, 3211 Lima Place, for school children in grades K through 6. Pre-school siblings are also invited to attend with parents. You will only need to buy a ticket if you are skating. Tickets can also be purchased at the skating rink for $3.00. Skate rental will be available at the rink.

A HALLOWEEN HAUNTED WALK

Submitted by Meg Jung

The dads of 8th Grade’s Girl Scout Troop #1170 are sponsoring a Halloween Haunted Walk TOMORROW, Friday evening, October 11th. It will be held from 7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. in the backyard woods at 5410 Bluepine. Come and bring your kids (ages 10 & under) for a fun and spooky time! Cost is $2.50 per child; costumes are optional. Questions? Please call Sherry May.

JMJ BUS SERVICE, INC. MEMBERS

Submitted by Sue Brinker

Please attend an important JMJ Service, Inc. Member’s Meeting on October 24th at 7:00 P.M. at Nathanael Greene Lodge, 6394 Wesselman Road. Any questions? Please call Sue Brinker.

MAKE IT A “SPIRITED” CHRISTMAS!

Submitted by PTO

The PTO is offering new blue and gold embroidered flannel shorts and p.j. pants with a full navy waistband. These really show St. I’s colors! The flannels are available in both adult and youth sizes and will replace the current style. If you still want the current style, limited in stock quantities are available in most adult sizes at a $2.00 discount. Call Lisa for size availability before placing an order. All embroidered spiritwear including the new flannel shorts, p.j. pants, gold and royal blue sweatshirts and fleece 1/4 zipped jackets must be ordered by Monday, October 28th to ensure delivery for Christmas. These items must be special ordered in quantity, so this is the last time an order will be placed this year. now is the time to order! Contact the office for order forms. Please call Lisa or Heidi if you have any questions.

WILDCAT PAWS & BEANIE BABIES FOR SALE!!

Submitted by Meg Jung

Girl Scout Troop #1170 are selling “Go Wildcat” Paws for your car window. Show your support for St. I’s teams by displaying 1 (or 2) in your window at sporting events. Cost is $8.00 for 1 or $7.50 each for 2 or more. We also have a great new item....Wildcat Beanie Babies!!! They are blue & gold and have “St. I’s” embroidered on the side. They would make a great stocking stuffer or a fun memento for a new or graduating student. The cost is $10.00 each or $9.00 each for 2 or more. Please call Meg Jung for more information.

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ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Submitted by Greg Otis

Due to the construction, the Annual Turkey Fest will be reborn as the Fall Family Festival and Cornhole Classic. Rain or shine, bring the whole family and enjoy food, fun, and games for all ages on November 9th from 5:00 P.M.-11:00 P.M. under the big top tent (on the back fields). Please return cornhole entry fee and raffle ticket stubs for great prizes to the parish office or to one of the fine men listed below. We always need help with this event, so don’t be shy! Call Greg Otis, Mike Brauning, or Gregg Schmidt to find out how.

HOME TUTORING

Submitted by Eileen Flaherty

My name is Eileen Flaherty and I am a Junior at St. Ursula Academy. I am a graduate of St. Ignatius and am interested in tutoring grades K-6. Tutoring may take place at your home or mine for 1 hour sessions. St. Ursula’s dismissal is 3:00 P.M., so sessions could begin at 4:00 P.M. Any and all subjects can be covered at the parent’s discretion. The compensation will be negotiated between the parents and myself. In the future, I hope to be an elementary school teacher. I love kids and am very enthusiastic!

KINDERVELT

Submitted by Barbara Cross

Celebrate the Joy of the Season with your family by shopping at the Kinderklaus Markt on Saturday, November 16th at the Sharonville Convention Center from 9:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. The Kinderklaus Markt features hand-made Christmas and holiday crafts, baked goods, wreaths, and decorated trees. Admission is only $4.00. Lunch with Santa and The Madcap Puppets is available to children and parents for $10.00 each (includes admission to Markt). All proceeds benefit Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. So, come to the Markt to celebrate joy! For more information or to make reservations, please call 636-7700.

ATTENTION LADIES!!!

Submitted by Lynne Hartinger

Are you looking for an evening to enjoy all for yourself this 2002 holiday season? Then come join the St. Ignatius Ladies Society for their Christmas Winter Wonderland Party on Friday, December 6th in the Community Center. The social begins at 6:30 P.M.; dinner will be served at 7:15 P.M. Tickets are $15.00 (includes open bar, hordoerves, dinner and dessert). Tickets can be purchased at the Ladies Society Meeting on Tuesday, November 5th or by calling Wendy Findley or Sherri Cummings. Bring your family, friends, and co-workers! Remember, you do not need to be a member to attend!

THE NUTCRACKER

Submitted by Barbara Cross

Come and enjoy a complete performance by the Cincinnati Ballet of “The Nutcracker” on Monday, December 23rd at 2:00 P.M. at Music Hall. A favorite family holiday tradition that benefits Children’s Hospital Medical Center (division of Adolescent Medicine). Ticket prices range from $33.00 (Gold Seat), $28.00 (Balcony A), $26.00 (Orchestra A), $20.00 (Orchestra B, Balcony R, Gallery A), $14.00 (Gallery B), $7.00 (Gallery C). Flyers are available in the school office for more information.

FAIRFIELD OUTPATIENT CENTER PROGRAMS

The Outpatient Center located at 3050 Mack Road in Fairfield will be holding several programs in the month of October as follows:

Language and Literacy will be held on October 16th from 7:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. This program will provide parents, teachers, and caregivers with general information regarding the correlation between oral language and written language. The presentation will cover suggestions for enriching language and preliteracy skills You can register by calling 636-5714.

CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S YOUNG & HEALTHY SPEAKERS SERIES

Cincinnati Children’s Main Campus located at Location D, Fifth Third Bank Auditorium, 3333 Burnet Avenue will be holding the following programs in October:

What Teens Need to Succeed: The Role of Peers and Community will be held on October 24th from 7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. in the Teen Health Center. These programs are designed to help provide practical help in understanding and parenting teens. You may register by calling 636-7606.

HARRISON BRANCH LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Childhood Allergies: Nothing to Sneeze About will be held on October 28th from 7:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. This program is designed to provide parents, teachers, and caregivers with information on childhood allergies. Allergies due to pets, food, bee stings, indoor/outdoor allergies, and treatments will be covered.

You can register by calling 636-5714 or 369-4442.

CHILDREN’S CONFESSIONS

Oct. 15 1:00 P.M...........Grade 5

2:00 P.M...........Grade 7 -Mrs. McGowan

Oct. 30 1:00 P.M...........Grade 4 -Mrs. Ward

2:00 P.M...........Grade 7-Miss McLaughlin

UPCOMING LITURGIES

DATE ROOM

Oct. 15 Room 108

Oct. 17 Grade 1

Oct. 22 Room 205

Oct. 24 Grade 2