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St. Thomas School Newsletter - October 1, 2014
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Dear St. Thomas Families,
Welcome to October! It is difficult to believe, but there are only 16 school days remaining until the end of the first quarter! This is a good time to check in with your child about their progress. It is also a great time to log into MSP, our online records system. Your account access will allow you to review your child's grades and spot any missing assignments.
This is a busy month at St. Thomas with many exciting activities for students and families. Following is a quick look at the month ahead.
- On Thursday, October 2, the annual Blessing of the Pets will be held on the front lawn of the rectory at 6:00pm. All pets are welcome.
- The Student Council Mass and installation is scheduled for this Friday, October 3, at 8:15am
- The Boosters and Mothers' Club will be hosting their second annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, October 11, beginning at 6:00pm in the school cafeteria. This is a family event so bring the kids and a pot of chili.
- The seventh annual St. Thomas Cake Decorating Contest will be held on Monday, October 13. Entry forms are due by Wednesday, October 8. Use your imagination and create a cake with a book or reading theme. Prizes will be awarded.
- Wednesday, October 15, is an early dismissal day for the teachers' monthly staff meeting. Students will be released at 1:50pm. Please be sure to make arrangements to pick up your children at the earlier time.
- Completed entries for the Book Cover Contest are due on Monday, October 20. Entry forms are available in the office and library.
- The 2014 Walk-a-thon will be held on Thursday, October 23. This year's goal is to raise funds to purchase a set of iPads for the classroom.
- Be sure to make a note in your calendar that the school will be closed on Friday, October 24, for a teacher professional development day.
- On October 24 the school will hold its eighth annual Barnes & Noble Family Fun Night at the Newport on the Levee location from 6:00-9:00pm. Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes. Join us for this fun filled evening.
- Wednesday, October 29, is picture retake day. A Lifetouch photographer will be on site in the morning.
Please join me in extending a big congratulation to our newly elected Jr. High Student Council officers. The officers are:
- President- Emma Browning
- Vice-President - Mackenzie Eberhart
- Secretary - Abbie Verst
- Treasurer - Grant Hemmer
A test message for our emergency contact system, SchoolReach, was sent out last Friday. Please be sure to contact the school office if you did not receive a phone message. If you received a call, but experienced problems retrieving the message, be sure to review the SchoolReach information flyer in today's folder. The school will use this system to communicate special events such as school closings. Please contact Mrs. Hug in the office with any change in contact information.
Have a blessed week.
Barry Thomas
Principal
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Mothers' Club & Boosters Chili Cook-Off
The second annual Mothers' Club & Boosters' Chili Cook-Off is Saturday, October 11th. The cafeteria doors will open at 6:00 p.m. This is a family event so bring the kids and your best pot of chili. A snack or dessert to share is also greatly appreciated.
The top 3 entries will win prizes!
Please RSVP if you are bringing a pot of chili so we know how many tables, extension cords & power strips are needed.
RSVP to:
Missy DeBurger 859-760-4270
Jack Ruck 859-866-7747
Jim McMahon 513-476-2176
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 St. Thomas Walk-a-thon 2014
It's time for the 2014 St. Thomas Walk-a-thon to get underway!
It is scheduled for Thursday, October 23.
For those families familiar with the process, challenge yourself to add five(5) more addresses to your label list. For new families and old, don't forget to include those with whom you do business - doctors, dentists, dance studios , etc, are all great sources for donors. With everyone's help we can make this the most successful Walk-a-thon yet!
For information contact Andrea Bunch at armojo@twc.com or
(859) 442-0284 or Carolyn Bruns at carolyn.bruns@fuse.net
Funds raised this year will go toward the purchase of a classroom set of IPads for the students.
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| Forester Sign-Up
The Foresters are looking to recruit new members. The program provides a way of earning extra funds for the school while offering our students some great member benefits.
For more information or questions about this program, you can contact Heather Murphy at hmurphy@fuse.net or 781-2609.
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Spirit Club Meeting
The first Spirit Club Meeting will be held on Monday, October 13, from 3:00-3:30 pm in the school cafeteria.
If you have any question contact Melanie Murphy at availventures@gmail.com. |
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 Library News
October is National Book Month. Listed below are some reminders about upcoming events.
Cake Decorating Contest: Don't forget about our seventh annual cake decorating contest on Monday October 13. Entry forms were sent home in last Wednesday's folder. If you need another form please contact Mrs. Bailey at jbail@sttschool.org. Forms are due in the library by Wednesday October 8.
Book Cover Contest: Design a book cover for your favorite book. Entry forms are available in the library or the school office. Finished book covers are due Monday October 20.Prizes will be awarded.
Family Fun Night at Barnes & Noble: Come to our eighth annual night of fun and support our school library on Friday October 24 from 6:00-9:00. Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes to celebrate the season. This is really an enjoyable night for parents and students.
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St. Vincent de Paul Holiday Collection This year in keeping with our "I Can" theme our students will be asked to collect canned goods and other nonperishable items to support the St. Vincent de Paul holiday food drive. Each homeroom will receive two or three grocery bags with a list of ten Thanksgiving food items attached. They will collect the items and assemble the bags. Older students will be asked to help carry the bags to the parish pantry. Visiting the pantry helps the students to see what an important service St. Vincent de Paul provides for Ft. Thomas residents in need.
Watch for additional information in the October 15 newsletter.
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Homeroom Parents - Volunteers Needed
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Kindergarten - Mrs. Keuffer
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Mrs. Brauley; Mrs. Frisk
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Need 2 more
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Kindergarten - Mrs. Laber
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Mrs. Meyer - helper
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Need 3 more
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Mrs. Nichols - Grade 1N
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Mrs. Hollenkamp
Mrs. Frey
Mrs. Middendorf
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Need 1 more
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Mrs. Simons - Grade 2S
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Mrs. Linkugel
Mrs. Ruck
Mrs. Garcia
Mrs. Arentsen
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Mrs. Meyer - Grade 3M
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Mrs. Bucher, Mrs. Smith;
Mrs. Spaulding
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Need 1 more
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Miss Schnell - Grade 3S
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Ms. McCormick
Mrs. Boggs
Mrs. Krallman
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Need 1 more
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Mrs. Holtz - Grade 4H
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Mrs. Giesler
Mrs. Poston
Mrs. Gold; Mrs. Calme
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Mrs. Arnett - Grade 5A
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Mrs. Kruse
Mrs. Schriefer
Mrs. Naberhaus
Mrs. Wehby (helper)
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Miss Hlebiczki - Grade 6H
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Mrs. McMahon
Mrs. Dickerson
Ms. Donnelly
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Need 1 more
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Miss Rehkamp - Grade 7R
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Mrs. Wimmers
Mrs. Verst
Mrs. DeBurger
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Need 1 more
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Mrs. Dennemann - Grade 8D
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Mrs. Browning
Mrs. Powell
Mrs. Huseman
Mrs. Hundal
Mrs. Schriefer
Mrs. Naberhaus
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 Turkey Festival - November 22
Please mark your calendars for the Turkey Festival on 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. We are currently seeking donations for the Silent Auction. We are looking for exciting items that will generate interest and revenue. It could be as simple as a gift certificate to a favorite restaurant, tickets to a sporting or cultural event, or the use of your out of town condo for a weekend.
For Silent Auction donations, please contact Elmer Grosser (sttfundraiser@gmail.com, 513-313-9961).
We are also seeking festival sponsors - opportunities from $50 - $1,000 are available. Please contact Jim McMahon at (jimmcmahon86@hotmail.com, 513-476-2176) if you are interested in sponsoring the festival or know of a business that might be interested.
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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NCC Grade School Nights
NCC is once again hosting Grade School Nights. Grade school students will receive free admission to the game. Simply print out and complete the Grade School Night flyer. Visit ncchs.com for more information or to download the flyer.
Schedule Saturday, October 4 - NCC Girls Soccer versus Simon Kenton - JV (4:30 pm) and Varsity (2:30 pm) at Morscher Field
Tuesday, October 7 - NCC Volleyball versus Highlands - Freshman (5:30 pm), JV (6:30 pm) and Varsity (7:30 pm) at NCC
Thursday, October 16 - NCC Football versus Brossart - 7:00 pm at Newport Stadium
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| Youth 2000 Retreat
Youth 2000 is a retreat program for Catholics ages 13-30. This year's event will be held at Villa Madonna. on October 10-12. Modeled on World Youth Day, this retreat includes daily Mass, the rosary, Eucharistic adoration, live music and great food.
For more information download the flyer here or visit their website at www.nkyouth.com
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Around the School
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Kindergarten students engaged in a math lesson about addition
First grade students learn about geometric shapes, color,
and pattern during art class
Sixth graders dissect "Owl Pellets" during science
Eighth grade students dig fossils and learn about geologic time at the Trammel Fossil Park
Eighth grade learns the music and dance to "Old Joe Clark"
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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
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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