2015-2016 School Year:

Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year to all of our new and returning families! In preparation for a fantastic school year of faith, knowledge and service, we've included some very important information in this newsletter. Please let us know if you have any questions, and have a great remainder of the summer vacation!
 
 

Please visit the Back to School page of the website for school supply lists, summer assignments, and health forms.

From Mrs. DiTommaso, Principal:

Dear St. Ignatius Families:

I hope that you have had ample time to rest and relax during these hazy, lazy and humid days of summer. I hate to burst your bubble but school time is approaching quickly!

We welcome three new teachers to our staff this year. They include:

Mrs. Ann Parisian- Art teacher - Ann will work with our students on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Mrs. Parisian comes to us after working last year at Our Lady of Angels School in Willow Grove along with working for Young Rembrandts , and in the art world of graphic design and art director.

Miss Amy Bryan is our new first grade teacher. Amy is a 2013 graduate of Chestnut Hill College. She comes to us highly recommended by the principal of Holy Family Regional School after substituting there last year and for the past two years in the Bristol Borough School District. Miss Bryan has worked at several tutoring centers as well as in the Big Sister Program.

Miss Patricia Watson is our new fourth grade teacher. Trish is 2014 graduate of Penn State and is pursuing her masters at Holy Family University. Miss Watson comes to us highly recommended by the principal of Holland Middle School after serving there as a teacher assistant. Miss Watson loves athletics and has played high school and college basketball and softball.

Our staff members are:

Office: Mrs. Helene Crozier and Mrs. Jackie Madden

Media Center: Mrs. Amy O'Neill

Physical Education: Mr. Ryan Lynady

Music: Mrs. Mary Ann Schauder

Art: Mrs. Ann Parisian

Spanish: Miss Patricia Watson - grades 4-7 and Mr. Ryan Merrick - grades PreK - 3 and 8 

Latin: Mr. Ryan Merrick

Grade1 A: Miss Amy Bryan

Grade 1 B: Mrs. Cathleen Hastings

Grade2: Mrs. Kathryn Ginter

Grade 3: Mrs. Tina Schmidt

Grade 4: Miss Patricia Watson

Grade 5: Mr. Ryan Merrick

Grade 6: Mrs. Deanna Fiduccia

Grade 7: Mrs. Carol Brennan

Grade 8: Mrs. Marge McKenna

Math: Mrs. Shirley Booz - grades 4-8

Honors Math: Mrs. Mary Casey - grades 4-8

Kindergarten: Mrs. Maureen Ceo

PreK-3 - Mrs. Mary King and Mrs. Colleen Abraham

PreK-4A - Mrs. Christine Murphy and Mrs. Kathy Warsheski and Mrs. Ann Marie Stasse

PreK-4B - Mrs. Adrianne Beckett and Mrs. Karen Rodriguez

We look forward to seeing you at "Meet the Teacher Day" on Monday, August 31 at 2:00pm.

I look forward to seeing everyone soon. Enjoy the remaining days of summer.

God bless,

Mrs. DiTommaso

 Tuesday, September 1 - Grades PreK-4 to 8 report to school - 8:30-3:15 (PreK-4 reports only if Tuesday is their day).

Wednesday, September 2 - Grades PreK-4 to 8 - Orientation at 10:00 for PreK-3 last names beginning with A to L. - "Back to School Night" 7:00pm Church Auditorium.

Thursday, September 3 - Grades PreK-4 - 8 - Orientation at 10:00 for Pre K 3 last names beginning with M-Z.

Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 5 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day Weekend

Tuesday, September 8 - all classes report - 7:00pm - Roster Night for grades 5-8

News from the School Office:

Welcome to the 2015-2016 St. Ignatius School year!

We have started working on the school directory. If you need to change your contact information, (address, cell/home phone numbers etc) please email Mrs. Crozier at hcrozier@sischool.org

Meet Your Teacher Day is Monday, August 31 from 2:00-3:00, and the uniform closet will be open at this time. Please bring in any uniforms you would like to donate.

All students must have a current immunization record on file, this includes PreK students. Health forms are on the Back to School page and more details (including immunization requirements) can be found on the Nurse's Office page.

See you soon,

Mrs. Crozier and Mrs. Madden

CARES Before and After School Program:

St. Ignatius School offers an extended day program (before and after school) through our CARES program. CARES begins on the first day of school. 

Your child has been registered for CARES if you indicated so in the registration packet. The registration fee has been billed through OptionC, and a PIN will be generated for each parent (returning parents will have the same PIN) in order to sign your child in and out of the program.. You will receive your PIN via email over the next few weeks. PINs for other pickups (grandparents, babysitters, etc) can be requested by completing a PIN Request Form.

Please visit the CARES page of the school website for more information; please contact Mr. Merrick (rmerrick@sischool.org) if you have any questions.

OptionC/Electronic Communications:

OptionC: The OptionC student information system is used for attendance, grades, billing of school fees, and (new this year) scheduling conferences. Parents can login to OptionC to view grades (1st-8th) and school fee accounts. Credentials for new families will be sent via email; returning families who need their credentials can email Mr. Merrick (rmerrick@sischool.org). 

Weekly Update/School Emails: Each Wednesday, we send our electronic newsletter, SIS Weekly Update, with news and information for our families. We utilize Constant Contact to sent these emails and for other group emails (such as to individual classes). Please make sure to keep your contact information up to date so that you receive all email announcements.

School Website: Be sure to check the school website (www.sischool.org)frequently to stay informed. The Current Families page has resources such as forms, flyers, calendars, and links. Each class has a Classroom Page with homework, announcements, schedules, and teacher wish lists. 

Parent Alert System:  St. Ignatius uses the OptionC parent alert system to call and email our families for school closings due to weather and other urgent announcements. Please make sure that you inform Mrs. Crozier in the school office (hcrozier@sischool.org) of any changes in your contact information. You can view your parent alert preferences by logging into OptionC. The Communication page has more information about this system and school delay/closings.

8th Grade World Language Choice:

8th grade students at St. Ignatius have the option of taking either Latin or Spanish. Information about the two programs can be found on the World Languages page. 

An email was sent to the 8th grade families with information about language selection. 8th graders can register for the language class of their choice via the link in the email or here by August 28th. Please contact Mr. Merrick (rmerrick@sischool.org) if you have any questions.