St. Louis Catholic School News
January 17, 2018
Principal's Corner
Great Job!
Our students did such a great job in the second quarter with our "Kindness Goal", that Monday, January 22 will be an out of uniform day reward.
Our Kindness Chain started the 2nd quarter on the 1st floor by Mrs. Narwold's room. We challenged the students to grow it to the 2nd floor and past Miss Morrissey's room (that was a little longer than they achieved the 1st quarter). They not only reached that goal, but surpassed it by at least 100 feet!
The Chain is currently by the computer lab, and that's where we start the 3rd quarter. We are going to ramp up the 3rd quarter goal and challenge the students to grow the chain to the end of the 2nd floor hall (by the 4th grade rooms) by Spring Break. We will keep you posted on our progress.
Scholarships Available for Catholic High School
The Knights of Columbus has $1000 Scholarships available to students attending a Catholic high school. Applications are in my office for any 8th grader planning to attend a Catholic high school next year. Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2018.
SLS Families May Qualify for a Tax Deduction for Private School Tuition!
Qualify for an Education Expense Deduction – If you have a dependent child enrolled in SLS, you may qualify for a deduction based on education expenditures for that child. Expenditures include tuition, fees, textbooks, and school supplies. If you are eligible, this deduction is $1,000 per qualified dependent. Details can be found in at http://www.in.gov/dor/reference/files/ib107.pdf.
Mr. Chad Moeller
Calendar of Events
- January 17th - 7th/8th gr Girls Bball @ St. Lawrence, 6:00
- January 17th - 7th/8th gr Boys SEI Tourney #1 @ Greendale MS, 5:30
- January 18th - 7th/8th gr Boys SEI Tourney #2 @ BMS, 5:30
- January 18th - 5th/6th gr Girls Bball vs St. Vernon, 6:00
- January 18th - 7th/8th gr Girls Bball @ Franklin County, 5:30 pm
- January 20th - 2nd grade Sacrament Day, 8-11:00 in the Activity Center
- January 20th - 7th/8th gr Boys BBall SEI Tourney 9:00 am at Greendale
- January 22nd - 5th/6th gr Girls Bball @ St. Michaels, 6:00 pm
- January 22nd - 7th/8th gr Girls Bball vs St. Marys, 6:00 pm
- January 23rd - 7th/8th gr Boys Bball Awards, 6:30 Cafeteria
- January 24th - 2nd Grade ASM-- Sister M. Sefapano M.C. speaking after Mass
- January 25th - 7th/8th gr Girls BBall vs. Greensburg @ 6:00 pm
- January 26th - Book Fair begins
Talent Show Auditions
Calling All Original Talents
Due to the recent weather-related school cancellations, Mrs. Imel has added an additional time for auditions. They will now be held on Monday, January 22nd from 3:10-4 :00 pm. If you are interested, your form will need to be turned in to the office by Monday morning before school.
Our Talent Show will be held on Friday, February 2nd at 1:30 p.m. during Catholic Schools Week.
Thank you,
Mrs. Jessica Imel
Uniform Exchange Dates
Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 3:15--3:45 pm is our next scheduled uniform exchange date. We will also be open for uniform exchange during our Italian night, January 30th from 6-7:30 pm. We will be getting a new schedule with additional dates from Amy Tonges very soon. Thank you!
Musical Notes
RAA Young Artists Music Showcase
All students who had signed up for the showcase should have received an email about the date changes. They postponed the events until February 7 and 8. Even if you had previously canceled your time, you have the option to still perform. Please contact Mrs. Gehring (mgehring@oldenburgacademy.org) or Miss Kushman for more information.
Junior High Musical
Any student wishing to audition for a part in "Beauty and the Beast" must have the audition form returned to Miss Kushman by this Friday, January 19. Auditions will be January 22 and 23 after school. Forms are available outside the music room or on Google Classroom.
ALL JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE MUSICAL. Every student is involved in their class song and dance. Auditions are strictly for those students who wish to be involved beyond this requirement as part of the after school cast. Please make sure your calendars are marked for our mandatory performances on May 3 and 4 at Oldenburg Academy.
Miss Christy Kushman
St. Louis School Music Teacher
Catholic Schools Week--Locks of Love
If you are considering doing this, please contact Mrs. Jill Hollins. Thank you!
Yearbook pre-orders
The price will remain at $17 this year for orders that are placed (and paid for) by the end of January. There will be a limited number of extra yearbooks ordered, and they will be priced at $19 per book. Thank you!
Pizza Hut Fundraiser
Steubenville Youth Conference
The Steubenville Youth Conference is open to all Catholic teens in 8th-12th grades as of Fall 2017. We live in a world where there are voices shouting at us from all sides, trying to tell us who we are and who we aren’t, who we should be and who we shouldn’t be. If we pay too much attention to these voices, it won’t be long before we forget our true identity altogether. But amidst all the noise is our loving Father, who wants to make Himself known to us and speak truth about who we are.
God’s love is deeper and His plan for our lives is greater than anything the world has to offer – will we allow Him to reveal it to us? This summer, over 50,000 Catholic teens across North America will participate in 25 Steubenville Youth Conferences, and we want you to be one of them! Come experience the love of God in a new and more profound way. He has so much in store for you. June 15-17, 2018. Registrations are now open.
To register go to http://www.stlouis-batesville.org/ym__steubenville, email TeamJesusSteubenville@gmail.com, or call Carrie Wesseler (812)212-9477 or Angie Moster (812)212-7026. Thank you!
Lunch Price change
"THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER"
Girls on the Run
- Spring Season: February 26-May 18
- We are in need of 45-55 volunteer coaches!
- Volunteers are needed at ALL sites!
- You DO NOT need to be a runner! You DO need to be dependable & enthusiastic!
- You are fully trained and given ALL materials! No lesson planning involved!
- Volunteers must be finalized by January 18th!
- Sign up here: https://www.raceplanner.com/volunteer/signup/MGGRMVFLH1YOA0C
- Please reach out to me at 812-212-1977 or lynn.hertel@girlsontherun.org for additional information about the role of a coach! It's easy, rewarding and fun!
Thank you for your consideration in making a difference!
Lynn Hertel
Council Director, GOTR of MMHealth~~Volunteer Schedule for next week~~
7/8 Girls BBALL SCHEDULE CHANGE
1/18 vs FCMS is now an "AWAY" game
2/27 vs St Nicholas may be a 7th grade only pending on how many girls at St. Nicholas.
Thank you,
Mike Burkhart,
SLS Athletic Director
5/6 Girls Basketball game changes
There were some conflicts with other schools that had to be worked out. The athletic calendar has been updated with the following changes:
1 ) THE 1/29 GAME VS ST LAWRENCE IS NOW AN AWAY GAME
@ ST LAWRENCE WITH A 5:30 START TIME.
2 ) THE 2/15 GAME IS NOW A HOME GAME AND WILL BE PLAYED ON
2/12 WITH A START TIME OF 6:00
PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK THE CALENDAR REGULARLY FOR UPDATES!
Thank you,
Mike Burkhart
SLS Athletic Director
"When a father stands tall in his child's eyes, it has nothing to do with height and everything to do with heart." Author unknown
REDS Caravan at the Southeastern Indiana YMCA Saturday, January 27th
The Cincinnati REDS are coming to the Southeastern Indiana YMCA for the 3rd year in a row as part of the 2018 Reds Caravan West Tour. In years past they came on a Thursday morning, but this year they are coming on a Saturday afternoon. We are excited that now the whole family can come to the Y to see the REDS in our local community.
The 2018 Cincinnati REDS Caravan will be making a stop at the Southeastern Indiana YMCA Saturday, January 27th from 4:00-6:00 PM. FREE to all in the community. Bring the whole family and enjoy and an audience Q&A and autograph session. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet broadcaster Marty Brennaman, catcher Tucker Barnhart, minor league outfielder Taylor Trammell, former infielder/outfielder Dmitri Young, Vice President & Assistant General Manager Nick Krall and mascot Gapper. The Southeastern Indiana YMCA is located at 30 State Road 129 South, Batesville, IN 47006. PH: 812-934-6006. Thank you!
Kathleen Bohman
Marketing Coordinator
SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA YMCA
30 State Road 129 South Batesville, IN 47006
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