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St. Thomas School Newsletter - September 24, 2014
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Dear St. Thomas Families,
Happy Fall! Cool nights, Sunday football, and hot apple cider are upon us. I hope that you have all been enjoying this truly beautiful weather.
Last Friday we held the Pinwheels for Peace prayer service immediately following the all-school Mass. We couldn't have asked for better weather for our prayer service. It was so exciting to see the children's Pinwheels displayed in the front of school. As noted earlier, every student wrote personal prayers for peace on his or her pinwheel. Please join me in extending a very special "Thank You" to our eighth grade students for their leadership and significant participation during the prayer service.
As mentioned in last Wednesday's newsletter, we had intended to send out a test message using our automated emergency communications phone system. Due to a technical issue we were unable to conduct this test. We believe the issue is now resolved and will send out the test message this Friday, September 26. Please contact the school if you do not receive a message. This will provide us feedback to fine-tune our emergency contact phone database. If your contact information has changed from last year, please be sure to call Mrs. Hug in the school office with your new contact information before Friday.
Mark you calendars for the 10th annual diocesan Eucharistic youth retreat - Youth 2000. The program includes daily mass, Eucharistic adoration, prayer, live music and good food. Youth 2000 is open to Catholics ages 13-30. The program will take place on October 10-12, at Villa Madonna Academy. For more information click here or visit the website at www.nkyouth.com
"Each of Us is a Masterpiece of God's Creation!" That is the heading on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) webpage announcing October as Respect Life Month. The USCCB website also has a link to a beautifully written statement by Cardinal O'Malley announcing Respect Life Month. In the statement, Cardinal O'Malley writes about the need to respect all life as sacred.
We must ask the Lord for the grace to see ourselves and others as he sees us-as masterpieces of his creation. When God created each of us, he did so with precision and purpose, and he looks on each of us with love that cannot be outdone in intensity or tenderness. We must look at ourselves and at others in light of this truth and treat all people with the reverence and respect which is due.
You can read the complete text of Cardinal O'Malley's statement by clicking here.
In our diocese, the Bishop will celebrate a special Pro-Life Mass at the Cathedral on Wednesday, October 1, at 7:00pm. All are invited. The rosary will be prayed beginning at 6:15pm. There will be a reception at the Covington Latin School following Mass
Have a blessed week.
Barry Thomas
Principal
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A Special 8th Grade Message
Dear Parishioners, Family and Friends,
We would like to thank all of you who generously donated items, your time, and prayers for our yard sale which took place on Saturday, September 13th. We were given a beautiful day and an incredible turn out of buyers. We are truly blessed to be a part of this great community here at St. Thomas!
Sincerely,
St. Thomas 8th Grade Class of 2015
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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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Global Education Program at St. Thomas
Plans to begin a Global Education Program here at St. Thomas School are underway. In order to get started as a hosting school this year, we need families who can step forward and host a student in their home for the duration of the visit. Timeframe: approximate 2-week period in early to mid-spring 2015 Host Family Requirements: - Must be able to host student during entire stay
- Host family is responsible for meals & transportation of visiting student
- Host family will be involved in arrival & departure activities
- Host families with St. Thomas student age 10-12 preferred
- Host families are good ambassadors of St. Thomas School!
There is still time if you are interested in participating in this very exciting opportunity. Please contact Emily Kreutzjans at emilykreutzjans@gmail.com
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Library News
October is National Book Month. Some special events are being planned to celebrate books here at St. Thomas.
Cake Decorating Contest: Our seventh annual cake decorating contest will be held on Monday, October 13. This is a fun event and the students enjoy eating the cakes for dessert at lunch the next day. Use your imagination and create a cake with a books or reading theme. Prizes will be awarded. See entry form in today's folder.
Book Cover Contest: Design a book cover for your favorite book. Entry forms are available in the library or school office. Completed book covers are due on 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. Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes to celebrate the season. If you have not attended this event before please consider attending. It is really an enjoyable night for parents as well as students.
Mr. Pearcy is planning some entertainment for the evening. Some of his students will be performing Halloween songs. A new activity this year is face painting by Mrs. Keuffer and Ms. Hansel.
Crafts and game tables will be set-up. Everyone enjoys the cookies from the café. Come and listen to our teachers reading stories in the children's department.
Birthday Book Club: We have had a wonderful response to the Birthday Book Club. Six books have already been donated this year. If your child would like to join the Birthday Book Club contact
Mrs. Bailey at jbail@sttschool.org.
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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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 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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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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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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Second graders learning about place value using base10 blocks
during a math activity.
Second grade learns about the mechanics of plant pollination
Fifth graders learn about growing cultures during science
Pinwheels for Peace Prayer Service
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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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