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St. Thomas School Newsletter - November 12, 2014
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Dear St. Thomas Families,
It was around this time last year, that St. Thomas school hosted a speaker, at the Mothers' Club meeting. Bob Herring, Principal of Nativity School highlighted the benefits of a Global Education program. Nativity School has successfully participated in a Global school initiative for over three decades. A St. Thomas committee was established consisting of a Board of Education member, a parent representative, and a Jr.High teacher to develop and promote this idea. As mentioned in a previous newsletter, we have been working with ISSE (International School to School Exchange) to identify an international school as a partner to visit our school and stay with our families.
I am excited to announce that we have recently completed the exchange arrangements for Jefferson School Salinas, a bilingual school in Ecuador. St. Thomas School will host eight students and a chaperone for a two-week period from March 14-28, 2015. The committee will be working in earnest over the next several months with representatives from Jefferson School to develop a cultural program. Please know it is not too late to express your interest in serving as a host family for one of our visiting students. Hosting a student is as simple as making them a member of your family to experience "family life" in the United States. If you are interested, please contact Emily Kreutzjans at emilykreutzjans@gmail.com. You can learn more about Jefferson School, Salinas by visiting their website at www.jefferson.edu.ec .
Our teachers and staff continue to identify and personally recognize the many wonderful actions our students do each and every day. The theme for the month of October was "I Can Live My Faith". The following students were selected as the Student of the Month for demonstrating their faith throughout the month of October. Congratulations and blessings to each of these students!
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Andrew Verst
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KK
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Quentin Tomlin
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KL
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Josh deSylva
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1N
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Christopher Meyer
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2S
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Jonah Martin
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3M
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Guerric Naberhaus
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3S
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Jill Bricking
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4H
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Lydia Naberhaus
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5A
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Aidan McMahon
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6H
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Lauren Caudill
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7R
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Cameron Martin
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8D
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These students' photos and a small write-up by their teachers are posted on the bulletin board in the main school hallway. Please take the opportunity to stop by and read these acts of faith, the next time you are at the school. Continue to encourage your children to stretch themselves in demonstrating these important virtues. November's theme is all about showing thankfulness!
Have a blessed week.
Barry Thomas
Principal
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 Catholic Order of Foresters - Informational Meeting
On Thursday, November 13 there will be an informational meeting about the Catholic Order of Foresters. The meeting will begin at 6:30PM in the cafeteria. We will be serving food and drinks.
Come see how you can become a Forester and be eligible for thousands of dollars.
This is not a Forester event so adults only please.
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Spirit Club Meeting - November 17
The Spirit Club will meet on Monday, November 17, after school from 3:00pm-4:00pm in the cafeteria.
If you have questions, please contact Melanie Murphy at
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Mothers' Club Meeting - November 20
Next meeting: Thursday, November 20, 2014 in the school cafeteria
Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Come early, at 6:30 p.m., to help with food prep for the Turkey Festival. Come to a meeting, which lasts 45-60 minutes, and then stay, socialize and meet other moms!
Get a chance on a week's worth of school lunches just for attending!
Bring someone to the meeting and get a second chance!
Babysitting services are available. Contact Jennifer Ossege
Hope to see you there!
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 Turkey Festival - November 22
The Turkey Festival is fast approaching (Saturday, November 22). Dinner will be served in the cafeteria from 4-8pm. The festival will be in the gym from 5:00-10:30pm.
This is a fun event and a very important fundraiser for the parish. Please plan on attending and help spread the word to family, friends and neighbors. Major Raffle - Don't miss out on your chance to win $5000 in the reverse raffle. Tickets are $25 a piece and can be obtained by contacting Kris Bredwell @ 859.380.5523 or emailing KrisBredwell@gmail.com. Flyers have been sent home with children in the Wednesday folders as well.
Tech Raffle - Tickets were sent home in the Wednesday folders last week. Please return all sold tickets and money (and any unsold tickets) to the school office in the envelope provided by next Wednesday (11/19). Additional tickets are available in the school office. The Boosters support the school's athletic programs and facilities as well as educational initiatives. This is the Boosters' largest fundraiser of the year and we appreciate your support!
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Desserts Needed for Turkey Festival
The Turkey Festival dinner will be served on Saturday, November 22 in the school cafeteria from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. The Boosters are seeking donations of desserts for the dinner. If you are able to donate a dessert, please bring it to the cafeteria anytime during the day on Friday, November 21 or Saturday, November 22.
Your support would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Laura Arentsen at 859/802-5016 or lauraarentsen4@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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Kitchen Volunteers Needed for Turkey Festival
Mothers' Club is in need of people to work in the kitchen the night of the festival. The shifts are 3:30 - 6:00 and 6:00 - 9:00. Please consider signing up to work - grab a friend to work with or take this opportunity to meet some new friends.
The sign-up sheet is on the door of the cafeteria. You can also sign up by contacting LauraArentsen4@gmail.com or call 859-802-5016.
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Families Needed to Light the Advent Wreath
With Advent fast approaching, it is time for families to sign up to light the Advent wreath. This is a great opportunity way for families to prepare for Christmas while serving the Church.
Please click here to download the form to submit your name. If you have any questions, please contact Theresa Broering at 441-0242
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 Nativity Advent Calendars
Start a new holiday tradition with a Nativity Advent Calendar. Everyone loves to countdown the days until Christmas. The calendar has a chocolate treat behind each window, filled with rich European chocolate.
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Buddy Cards - 8th Grade Fundraiser
The 8th Grade class is selling LaRosa's Buddy Cards as a fundraiser for their class trip. Buddy Cards are $10 each and are valid for one year after being activated. Each card allows you to get a free large cheese pizza with the purchase of any large pizza--and you can use it 14 times! That's 14 free pizzas for just $10!
If you are interested in purchasing a Buddy Card, please contact Jennifer Ossege at jenniferossege@gmail.com.
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Come Home During Advent
The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption is hosting a series of "Come Home Sessions" during Advent on Tuesdays, Dec. 2, Dec, 9, and Dec 16, at their Parish Office, 1101 Madison Ave., Covington at 7:00pm
We invite you to join us and invite your questions and concerns about returning to the Catholic Church. Up-dates on the Catholic Faith are also available.
For information, please call: Sr. Barbara at 859-431-2060
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Around the School
Right click on a picture to view a larger copy
PreK students and Mr Nibbles, the class guinea pig
Cincinnati Museum Center brought "STUFFEE - the Amazing Anatomy Doll" to preschool to reinforce the Healthy Bodies Unit
4 year old, Will Cain was the Star of the Week
Pictures from the 6th grade Halloween party
St. Thomas School honors our Veterans
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 Prayer Corner
If you have someone you would like to add to the prayer corner just let us know.
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For the families in Connecticut
For the families and students at LaSalle High School
Dave Bricking-Jerry Bricking's brother and uncle of Jeremy, Michele and Jill Bricking
John Caudill, Lauren Caudill's dad
Debbie Eberhart - Kevin, Katilyn and Mackenzie's mother
Tom Edwards - Mrs. Laber's brother-in-law
Mary Ann Howard - Gabriel and Audrey Powell's grandma
Byron and Gloria Mills - Julia & Eileen Bunch's grandparents
Renee Rose Ray Family
Greg Sarakatsannis-serving in Afghanistan
Julie Sarakatsannis-Crohn's disease
Casen Shrock -6 year old - accident
Special Intentions
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Cancer Patients
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Bob Banschbach - Mrs. Zapp's dad
Barb Bredwell - Sydney and Adeline Bredwell's grandma
Bill Burkart - brother of Ginny Burkart
Mark Hasson
Doug Miller - Friend of Todd Murphy family
Sarah Eilerman Weinel - Julia deSylva's sister
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I Can...
* be respectful
* live my faith
* be thankful
* be generous
* be accepting
* love others
* do my best
* be a good steward
* be a role model
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Vocation Prayer
Most High, Glorious God, enlighten the darkness of our minds. Give us a right faith, a firm hope, and a perfect charity, so that we may always and in all things act according to Your Holy Will.
Amen.
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