THE WILDCAT WIRE

Volume 7 Issue 9 St. Ignatius School October 25, 2002

The Reilly Report

Attention Woodworkers

Is there anyone out there with the time, talent, and inclination to do a project or two? We need some (two now and 5-8 more for next year) podiums (lecterns) and two wagon-type carts for recess equipment. I just can’t get myself to spend money on podiums which are over priced and of poor quality. We tried a few different carts for recess equipment, and they do not work well enough. Please contact me if you are interested. If you donate your time and talent, I’ll find $ for the materials.

Mid-trimester reports were sent home on Monday. We tried several different formats, but all have the same goal. We want you to know what we are seeing while you have some time to make any necessary improvements. FYI, the first trimester is over at Thanksgiving.

Parent Conferences are scheduled for four evenings between Nov. 12 and Thanksgiving. We do not have teacher conference days scheduled for the spring, though as always, parents and teachers may schedule conferences as needed. Please complete and return the attached form to schedule a conference. We would like one form returned for each family.

Mass and Parade Reminders Our annual Halloween Parade will be on October 31st at 2:00 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 P.M. 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.

Watch for changes in the traffic patterns. As opening day for phase A approaches, you will need to be alert for changes in the traffic paths. The area between the church parking lot and the lot by the concession stand seems the most dangerous. Please take your time!

Picture Retake will be on Wednesday, October 30th.

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LUNCH MENU

October 28- November 1

MONDAY: cheese coney, potato sticks, fruit, milk

TUESDAY: lunchmeat hoagie, chicken noodle soup, fruit, milk

WEDNESDAY: chicken broccoli casserole or rotini, salad, butter bread, fruit, milk

THURSDAY: Mexican pizza, corn, fruit, milk

FRIDAY: hamburger or cheeseburger, French fries, fruit, milk

UPCOMING EVENTS

Oct. 30 Picture Retake Day

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

*Happy Halloween!

Nov. 4 2nd grade - Music Hall’s Amelia Bedelia -10:45 A.M.-1:30 P.M.

Nov. 8 Market Day Sale - 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.-cafeteria

Nov. 9 Fall Family Festival & Cornhole Classic -5:00 P.M.-11:00 P.M. –

on the back fields

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

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

Nov. 5 Room 105

Nov. 7 Room 221

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HELP FOR PARENTS

Here are numbers for local organizations you can call for help:

*Beech Acres in Anderson Township: ParentSource Info Line: 751-0400 from 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. on Monday, Wednesday & Friday; 9:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M. on Tuesday & Thursday or www.beechacres.org

*Children’s Home of Cincinnati in Madisonville: 272-2800 or www.thechildrenshomecinti.org

*Santa Maria Community Services in Price Hill and Sedamsville: 557-2700 or www.hamilton-co.org

*Catholic Social Services of Southwestern Ohio: 421-3131 or www.cssdoorway.org

*Council on Child Abuse: 936-8009

*Parents Anonymous 24-hour Help Line: 961-8004

*Hamilton County’s child abuse and neglect reporting line: 241-KIDS

*Prevent Child Abuse Indiana hot line for treatment and preventive services: (800) 244-4373 (Indiana residents only)

Submitted by Fr. Bolte

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 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. Check out the hall display on “RESPECT” in the school building during the month of October. Thank you in advance for your help and support on this project.

The money collected from Spirit Day today 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.

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.

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8TH GRADE NEWS

Submitted by Mrs. Grote

Congratulations to 8th grade students Alex B. and Jason R. for creating the winning design for the front and back of the Class of 2003 t-shirt! The designs were voted on by the members of the 8th grade class. Thanks to all the 8th graders for showing their creativity and school spirit with their awesome designs! Thanks also to the PTO for helping to coordinate this activity. The t-shirts are a gift to the students from the school and St. Ignatius PTO.

5TH GRADE NEWS

The 5th grade will be taking some of their tests and quizzes on-line through a new program called “Quia”. We are no longer using “Funbrain”, as was previously mentioned in September at “Meet the Teacher Night”. We are pleased with this program and excited about the possibilities of integrating technology into academics. Just another way we here at St. Ignatius are putting the “Gee!” into technology.

humbly submitted by Mr. Foley

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.

HELLO PLAYGROUND PARENTS!!

Submitted by Mary Hinnenkamp

By now, we have almost completed our 1st month of playground duty. I want to thank all of you for volunteering your time. Every extra set of eyes and hands help during the busy recess time. Sub lists and a full playground schedule were sent home this week. Please call me if you did not receive one, I’ll send you another. Please remember, it gets extremely cold on the playground, so dress warm in the upcoming months. Thank you! Questions? Call Mary Hinnenkamp.

PTO SPIRITWEAR

Submitted by Lisa Kodrich

Get your Christmas shopping started early by ordering St. I’s spiritwear! Don’t forget those hard to buy for grandparents! They will love to show their St. I’s spirit by wearing the school colors to all your school events. To ensure delivery by December, please place your orders for all embroidered spiritwear by the end of October. This includes embroidered blue & gold sweatshirts, denim shirt, new flannel shorts & pants, 1/4 zipped fleece pullover, and the new uniform sweatshirt. Remember, spiritwear order forms are available online at sainti.org (follow the school link).

CLEARANCE SALE!!!

Submitted by Lisa Kodrich

All in-stock adult flannel shorts and pants (embroidered with the St. I logo) will be $2.00 off the regular price. We also have 6 pairs of sweatpants in blue & white (adult size only) available for $4.00 a pair. Please call Lisa Kodrich for size availability. Unsure of the size? Spiritwear will be sold at the next 2 football games on Saturday, October 26th and Saturday, November 2nd and at the Fall Festival on Saturday, November 9th.

CUB SCOUTS’ POPCORN SALE

Submitted by Mona Martin & Eileen Waldeck

Boy Scout Troop 850 will be selling popcorn after all Masses on November 9th & 10th. We have many different varieties to choose from: kettle corn, microwave popcorn, cheese, 12 pk. light butter, 12 pk. extra butter, 24 pk. variety, chocolate caramel, caramel w/almonds, caramel w/peanuts and decorative tins. Any of these products would be great for gift giving. So, please stop by our table and support our Boy Scouts! If you have any questions or would like to order more once you taste how good they are, please call Bob Trach, MonaMartin, Mary Bode, or Eileen Waldeck. Boy Scout popcorn is the best around! Give it a try, we think you’ll agree!!!!

CUTTING FOR A CAUSE!

Submitted by Joan Junker

Hair Management Salon, in conjunction with Studio C, Bangz, and Z+D will be holding a “Cut-A-Thon” on Sunday, October 27th from 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Adult haircuts will be $20.00 and children (12 & under) will be $10.00. All proceeds will be given to the family of John Paul H. He is a 2 year old who nearly drowned on Easter Sunday and is receiving specialized care not covered by insurance. Even if you don’t need a haircut, feel free to drop by for face painting, door prizes, and a bake sale. Please join us for a fun time to help with this worthy cause! Hair Management Salon is located at 5541 Bridgetown Rd., in the same building as Giovanetti Eye Care (1 block west of Glenway Ave., across from Stumps Bowling Lanes & Skyline Chili). If you have any questions or would like more information, please call Joan Junker. 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.

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MARKET DAY

Submitted by Mona Martin

The Market Day and Pie Sale is Friday, November 8th from 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. in the cafeteria. Please return order forms to the parish office or order on-line at @www.marketday.com by November 2nd. Workers will also be taking orders in church on October 26th & 27th. If you would like to place an order to donate pies to the Youth Group for the Drop Inn Center Meal, please call Mary Beth Schill (Pie Queen. Adult volunteers can call Betty Rensing. If you have any questions, call Geri or Kathie.

SCRIP/PACE NEWS

Submitted by Mona Martin

Get ahead of the game! Start your Christmas shopping now, then sit back and relax during the Christmas rush! Place your order now, everyone loves gift certificates! SCRIP offers certificates from all over the country. Questions? Please call Mona Martin.

PACE is offering DOUBLE TICKETS for every $50.00 you purchase from PACE/SCRIP (Biggs) for the month of November only! Now is your chance to make those tickets add up!

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 .

MONTE CARLO NIGHT

Submitted by the McAuley Athletic Boosters

McAuley H.S. presents “Monte Carlo” on Saturday, November 9th from 8:00 P.M.-1:00 A.M. in our newly renovated gymnasium. Admission is $25.00 per person. Come and enjoy hot and cold hor d’oeuvres with your favorite beverage all night. Call Mark Schuster for tickets.

SIXTH GRADERS ARE “SEW” EXCITED!

Submitted by Mrs. Geckle grade 6

Sixth grade language arts classes are planning on making character quilts. These quilts will reflect character as well as our favorite characters from books we have read. When the quilts are completed, we will donate them to Children’s Hospital. We really appreciate all the help and support from our parents. We also appreciate the donation of any white or cream muslin fabric as well as any other fabric scraps. Just send to room 210. THANKS!

2002 FALL SOCCER

Submitted by Bill Bates

Congratulations to the Smashing Pumpkins’ Soccer Team after a successful 3rd place finish in the Corpus Christi Pre-Season Tournament! They completed their regular season with a 9-1 record, finishing in 1st Place representing Monfort Heights in the Strikers Division of Northwest Cincinnati S.A.Y. Soccer Program. They recorded an amazing 9 shut-outs over the course of the year! These young ladies from St. Ignatius, Monfort Heights Elementary, and White Oak Jr. High are now off to the Northwest Cincinnati Area S.A.Y. Tournament of Champions. St. I’s team members are: Kirsten K., Kelli D., Maria K., Nicole W., Marlena G., Stephanie B., and Katie N. Our teammates/friends and your neighbors from Monfort Heights and White Oak are: Rachael A., Kayla M., Jennifer S., Veronica H., Molly S., Jenny B., and Tamara M.

Good luck, girls, you have represented your school and community very well!!!

WESTSIDE SOCCER CLUB ANNOUNCES TRY-OUTS FOR SPRING, 2003!

Submitted by Bev Heyl

Try-outs for boys & girls ages 9-14 will be held at the Westside Soccer Complex on Harrison Ave. (near Miamitown & S.R. 128). Girls’ try-outs will be held on November 17th & 23rd from 1:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M. Boys’ try-outs will be held on November 16th & 24th from 1:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M. More information is also available on our website: www.westside-soccer.com. Good luck to all!!

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KIDS CORNER

Zoo Trip by Corrine B., grade 3

The third grade went on a zoo trip. My group was Alex H., Connor S., Ryan W., Hailey D., and me. We saw frogs, snakes, lions, a Komoto Dragon, elephants, and all kinds of animals. Mr. Sunderman was our leader. We had lots of fun! It will be a trip I will always remember!

Prayer Partners by Ria V., grade 6

This Friday the sixth grade will be getting their prayer partners. Like last year, the sixth grade will be grouped with the second graders and doing projects and meeting each month.

Each month the sixth graders will be talking about a different theme of our faith. For example, this Friday the sixth grade will be talking about the rosary they are making with the second graders to keep.

We’re really going to enjoy being with you, second graders. So get ready for a year of prayer and fun!

Harvey’s Birth by Julie K., Alexis S., Rikki B., Katie L., grade 6

Friday will be a celebration of Harvey’s birth,

a character from Pinballs,

that has a lot of mirth.

Room 210, Mrs. Geckle’s class

Will hold a fun birthday bash.

We will eat cookies, brownies, and yummy cake

That a nice, wonderful person will bake.

Mrs. Geckle, our teacher, who’s number one,

Thank you for making learning fun!

My Field Trip by Jenna T., grade 3

My field trip to the zoo was great! We got to see a cheetah out of it’s cage. We also saw a snake eating a rat and I could not eat lunch after seeing that! Our group got to see other stuff too, like the bears, lions, manatees, tigers, birds, monkeys, insects, and reptiles. I enjoyed our trip to the zoo!