THE WILDCAT WIRE

Volume 7 Issue 8 St. Ignatius School October 18, 2002

*The Reilly Report

As you know, we are following a trimester academic schedule this year. October 15 was the halfway point of the first trimester and on Monday every student will receive a mid term report. Students in grades 1-3 will have one report from their teacher and students in grades 4-8 will have a report from each academic class. Please review the recorded progress and sign and return the report(s) by Wednesday. We will be scheduling parent conferences in two weeks and hold the conferences on November 12,19,25, and 26.

Plan ahead for Halloween and All Saints day. Our annual parade will be at 2 P.M. either in the parking lot or through the halls of school depending on weather and construction. Mass times for the Holy Day are 4:30 PM on the 31st, and on November 1st at 6:30 A.M., 9:15 A.M. (K-4 will attend) 2 P.M. (grades 5-8), and at 7:30 P.M. For the parade many grades are wearing specific types of costumes, such as patron saint or hats only. In general, we encourage creative costumes that promote healthy imagination and fun. Since we will be walking around, students will not be permitted to wear masks. Of course, I also ask that no weapons of any sort, including plastic look-a-likes, be brought to school. Costumes should be carried to school in a bag or backpack. Homeroom parents will be here to help with the celebration, but it is still best if students are able to put on their costumes without assistance.

Our seventh and eight graders participated in the Pregnancy Center West’s In Control Program. The program is designed to teach students the value of choosing chaste lifestyles. By demonstrating the value of self-respect and self-control, students are given the tools necessary to remain chaste out of love for God, themselves, their families, and their future spouse or vocation.

Peterman Bus Service notified us that bus assignments and routes are being modified. Be sure you check the information they mailed to you. Let your child know the changes. We do not have the information in our office!

St. X and Ursula will be visiting 8th grade students on Monday, October 21st. McAuley and LaSalle will be here on Monday, October 28th.

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LUNCH MENU

October 21- October 25

MONDAY: burritos, corn, fruit, milk

TUESDAY: cheesy breadstick, salad, fruit, milk

WEDNESDAY: ham, macaroni & cheese, salad, fruit, milk

THURSDAY: cheese pizza, mixed veggies, fruit, milk

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

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!

CHILDREN’S CONFESSIONS

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

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

Nov. 6 1:00 P.M...........Grade 3-Mrs. Crowley

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

UPCOMING LITURGIES

DATE ROOM

Oct. 22 Room 205

Oct. 24 Grade 2

Nov. 1 All Saints Day

All School Mass

9:15 A.M. (Grades K-4) Room 202

2:00 P.M. (Grades 5-8) Room 220

BUDDY CARDS

Submitted by Diana Fahey

We have 20 Buddy Cards left in the school office. If you would like to purchase one, please see Mrs. Mitchell. Cost is $10.00 per card.

Dear Parents,

We would like to introduce ourselves as the members of your 2002-2003 School Committee and explain our function. The School Committee is a sub-committee of the Parish Education Commission. The purpose of this committee is to propose and define the policies which govern the operation of the parish’s school programs, and to promote the implementation of these policies. The committee provides advice to those who operate these programs. We also sponsor the annual Open House and the “State of the School” dialogue.

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month during the school year (except December) and are open to interested parties. If there is a topic within the jurisdiction of this committee that you are interested in discussing and you wish to place it on the agenda, please contact our chairperson. Three new members are elected each spring to 3 year terms. Below is a list of the 2002-2003 School Committee members. Please contact any of us if you have any questions or comments.

Sincerely,

Paula Matthews, Chairperson

Vice Chairperson: Mary Jo Lewnard

Secretary Theresa Kroeger

Members: Monica Blanton

Paula Flaherty

JoAnn Fulks

Sue Koenig

Ann Kuhn

Margeret Rieger

SHOW YOUR RESPECT!

By Miss McLaughlin, Mrs. Crowley, and Mrs. McNeil

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 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). If you happen to be in the school building during the month of October, 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 a beneficiary of this organization. We will also 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 tooth paste, Vaseline, baby powder, deodorant, bar soap (hotel soap is fine). Please send them to school with your child.

KNOW ANY KNITTERS?

Submitted by Mrs. Tisue

Is anyone willing to sit in an Art Class and demonstrate knitting or crocheting for small groups of students? No teaching or presentation required! Please leave a message or send a note to Mrs. Tisue (ext. 2600). Thank you.

SPEECH CONTEST SIGN-UPS

Submitted by Mrs. McGowan

If you are in the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade and have a desire to perform, this is your chance to shine. Sign-ups for the Speech Contest will begin on Monday. To sign up, please ask your homeroom teacher for a form. All forms are due by November 26th. The contest will take place on April 5th at St. Ignatius.

TENNIS BALLS NEEDED!

Submitted by the Maintenance Staff

We are still in need of tennis balls for the classroom’s chair legs. We have found that they make the room much quieter and help keep the wax on the floor. If you have any to donate, please send them to the school office.

CUB SCOUTS POPCORN SALE

Submitted by Eileen Waldeck

Cub Scout Pack 850 will be selling Trails End Popcorn as a fundraiser beginning October 26th,. There are many different kinds to choose from. We have kettle corn, microwave popcorn, cheese popcorn, and many other varieties. Ask a cub scout in your neighborhood or call Mary Bode or Eileen Waldeck. Thank you for your support.

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 coupons that offer a free side item with your pizza purchase. You may use the cards with delivery service. 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 .

NTED VILLAGE AT SHARON WOODS

Submitted by Mrs. Tisue

For family Halloween fun in an historic setting, visit the Heritage Village Museum in Sharon Woods. Throughout October, a cast of ghostly and fabled characters will entertain you on Fridays from 6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M., and on Saturdays and Sundays from 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.

Civil War Weekend at the Village will be on October 26th and 27th from 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M., so you can experience both events in 1 day! On Friday, October 4th, Ruth Ann Wolfe, director of the Fiber Arts Program at Heritage Village, spent a day teaching students at St. I’s how to spin wool into yarn.

NATIVE AMERICAN ART EXHIBIT

Submitted by Mrs. Tisue

St. I’s art students and their families will want to see “Everyday Art” of the Native Americans at the Cincinnati Art Museum beginning Saturday, October 19th from 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. “Family First Saturday” will be on Saturday, November 2nd from 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. with stories, crafts, and music. Check it out on-line at www.cincinnati.art.museum.

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.

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.

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.

LADIES SOCIETY’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

Submitted by Lynne Hartinger

Come and relax and enjoy an evening with good friends, good food, and spectacular prizes all amidst a sparkling snowy Christmas decor in the new Father Hilvert Center. Tickets for the 2002 Christmas Winter Wonderland Party on December 6th are currently on sale. The cost is $15.00 which includes open bar, appetizers, dinner, and dessert. The social begins at 6:30 P.M.; dinner will be served at 7:15 P.M. Tickets can be purchased individually, small groups, or in tables of 10 by calling Wendy Findley or Sherri Cummings. Tickets will be available for purchase and also for pick-up if purchased over the telephone at the next Ladies Society Meeting on Tuesday, November 5th. You must have a previously purchased ticket to attend. Tickets will not be sold at the door on the evening of the party. Don’t miss out on the fun!!!!

MONFORT HEIGHTS LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Submitted by Chris Holt

Celebrate Teen Read Week on October 14th-October 19th.

The theme for Teen Read Week this year is “GET GRAPHIC AT YOUR LIBRARY”! It’s a celebration of comics and graphic novels. We now have a small collection of comics and a bigger selection of graphic novels to choose from. You’ll qualify for a free Papa John’s Pizza when you check out at least 1 item. Limit 1 ticket per day. Ages 12-18

Chemistry Keeps Us Clean! Chemistry demonstrations with the Cincinnati Chapter of the American Chemical Society for National Chemistry Week on October 21st at 7:00 P.M. Ages 6 & up

Family Fun Night-Light Up Halloween! Come and create luminaries for your holiday decorations on October 22nd at 7:00 P.M.! All supplies will be provided; tickets or pre-registration required. Ages 5 & up

Teen Read & Feed Book Discussion “Z for Zachariah” by Robert C. O’Brien on October 26th at 1:00 P.M. Come and bring your lunch; beverage and dessert will be provided. Ages 11-18

Quite a Fright on October 28th at 7:00 P.M. Join us for scary stories and tell your own, if you dare! Refreshments will be provided. Tickets or pre-registration required. Ages 6 & up

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KIDS CORNER

THE FLIGHT OF THE ZEPHYR

Submitted by Michael S, 5th grade

July 3, 2002

Today is the day when I begin my long anticipated sailing trip. The sky is blue and cloudless, and I can see the sun glimmering off the water. Sea gulls fly over my head, going to the ocean to feed. As I step into my boat, the Zephyr, an old man with a gray beard in a red and yellow checkered shirt and fishing boots yells, “Be careful out there! I heard rumors of things like...” he stopped speaking. I was already sailing out into the ocean. Then, I heard a faint voice yelling, “Be careful! Be careful!” and that was it. All of a sudden, I felt the boat rattle a little, then it started shaking and shaking and....whoosh! The boat tilted forward and flew into the air like a speeding bullet! I was hanging on for my life until I looked down. Pop! Out jumps a small gray dolphin with its beautiful blue eyes. Will anyone believe that I was flying in a sailboat? How will I get home?

July 5, 2002

I’m running out of food. I only had enough for 2 days! Wait...I hear rattling coming from my boxes of food. I look inside and magically, I have enough food! As the day turns to evening, I watch the sunset. In the sky, there are pools of clouds with stripes of yellow, orange, and red. In the distance, I see big, ominous storm clouds that are speeding toward my boat. I feel a fierce wind blowing, and I hear thunder rolling like a speeding train coming closer and closer to the station. FLASH! FLASH! RIP! The lightning rips my sails and burns them as I fall back to the ocean. Splash! Water splashes into my boat and instantly puts out the fire. Waves start to crash in all directions. As I helplessly float about, I spot a small island about one hundred yards away. All of a sudden, a huge black wave sends my boat flying toward the island and...

July 6, 2002

I wake up to find myself on the shore with my boat tipped on its side behind me. I must have hit the shoreline so hard it sent me flying onto the beach. A man with brown hair and a beard approaches me. “I see yer need a new set of sails,” the man says. His voice is low and hoarse, as though he has a bad cold. “I’ll get’em if you’d like?” “Sure,” I say, “that would be great!” It took about 2 hours before we got the sails and put my boat in the water with the sails. “The hull’s a little scratched up, but it won’t do any harm. Oh, by the way, those sails are magical. You will be able to fly, but not over land! If yer do, you’ll.....hey! Wait!” The timbers of the boat start to skake as I jolted up into the air again. “Thanks for the help!” I yell as I’m flying away. The man gave me a blue and gold banner that says “World’s Greatest Sailor!” on it. Now, I have to prove that I’m the greatest sailor!

July 13, 2002

It’s been over a week since I’ve seen my family or the town. I still have enough food for me but not as much as before, of course. It’s been hard for the last few nights because I couldn’t get to sleep. It’s getting darker as I fly. As I look at the sky, I see the silver moon looking down at me, smiling from above. I see the golden stars shining in the sky, lighting the way for travelers at night (like myself). What’s that in the distance? It looks like the old lighthouse at the end of the sea. As I fly closer, I see the church of St. Ignatius where I attend. Now’s my chance to show that I’m the greatest sailor! I have to plan this right.. If I fly over the spire at the right time, the huge bell will ring twelve o’clock (which wakes up a lot of people) and when the people look out, they will see me fly in a sailboat and I’ll be in history! Bong! Here I go! Bong! As I try to fly over the land, the timbers of the boat start to shake.. I can’t control the boat! I’m going to crash into those trees! As I hit the tree, I fall out of the boat and onto the moist ground. CRACK! OOOOWWWW! A terrible pain shoots up my leg as I yell for help. I can’t move it at all. A man hears my cries and rushes over to me. “It’s broken, son,” he says. “Let’s get you to a hospital.” He picks me up, puts me in his car, and drives me to a hospital. As I’m lying in the bed, I start thinking about the whole thing, should I tell anyone, or should I keep it a secret? Who knows? Oh, here comes the doctor.

And to this day, nobody know the true tale of the “Flight of the Zephyr”, except me, of course!