
St. Cecilia Spotlight - Nov 1

November 1, 2023
NOTE FROM MRS. KATHMAN
No bus service on November 7th due to Kenton County being closed for Election Day. This same day is also picture re-take day (in-uniform) for anyone who missed or would like to have them redone. End of 1st trimester is Friday, November 10th. Make sure you are checking in with your students to make sure they have all missing assignments turned in.
- 11/21/23 - Early Dismissal at 11:00 AM: All school mass (8:00 AM) and awards immediately following in church. No lunch will be served and there will not be any Aftercare provided.
- 11/21/23 - Parent Teacher Conferences: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM (sign-ups forthcoming)
- 12/5/23 - Staff Emergency Preparedness Training: No Aftercare and Daycare will close at 2:00 PM in order for all staff to attend.
DRESS CODE - NO SHORTS
Please take a moment to refamiliarize yourself with the dress code. No shorts are permitted to be worn after October 31st.
- Gym Shorts: If a student prefers to take gym class in shorts, they will need to either wear their gym shorts with leggings underneath or wear the gym shorts underneath their sweatpants. They will not be permitted to bring them and change. Otherwise, standard plain/solid navy sweatpants are always permitted.
- Tights/Leggings - Solid BLACK or NAVY BLUE (no denim) tights/leggings may also be worn during colder weather. The tights/leggings must be tight-fitting on the leg and be ankle length. Capri-length leggings are not permitted. During the winter months (November 1 – March 31) girls may wear plain navy blue sweatpants under their uniform during arrival, recess, and dismissal.
- Sweatshirts/Fleece Pullovers – St. Cecilia School crewneck sweatshirts or fleece pullovers (no hoodies) may be worn as part of the uniform. Solid red or navy blue sweatshirts are also permitted. St. Cecilia Logo Sweatshirts can be purchased at Schoolbelles, through the St. Cecilia webpage, or from the St. Cecilia Sports Committee Spiritwear Department.
- Shoes – Dress shoes are optional. Athletic/gym shoes may be worn but they must have non-marking soles to participate in P.E. or indoor recess. Shoes with laces must be tied at all times. Clogs, sandals, and boots* are NOT permitted. No light-up shoes may be worn. *Snow boots may be worn to school on days of inclement weather. However, shoes must be brought to school to change into during the school day.
CANDY FOR OUR TROOPS
VETERAN'S DAY
Mark your calendar for our Veteran's Day Celebration! On Nov. 9th we will celebrate our veterans. Please invite a veteran you know to join us. There is a short survey to fill out to let us know who is coming. Click the link below to access the survey. We will celebrate Mass at 8 AM, followed by coffee, water, and donuts in the school cafeteria. We will then move to the gym and celebrate with our students as they share songs and gratitude to our veterans. We anticipate this celebration will conclude at about 10:00 AM. We are looking forward to seeing you on November 9th.
SPIRITWEAR SHOPS
We hope this message finds you well and brimming with excitement for the upcoming holiday season! A lot of great improvements are happening, and we are thrilled to introduce you to something special that will help you showcase your school pride like never before.
We believe in fostering a strong sense of unity and pride among our students, parents, and staff. And what better way to do so than by proudly showcasing our stylish and high-quality spirit wear? We are excited to announce the launch of our new Spirit Wear shops, where you'll find a wide range of apparel and accessories designed to showcase your love for our school.
HOW TO ORDER:
- Visit the Saint Cecilia Spirit Wear Shop by clicking the links below or visiting our main website.
- Browse the amazing selection of spirit wear, from cozy hoodies to trendy tees.
- Select your preferred items and sizes, then proceed to checkout.
- Be sure to include your student's name, grade, and homeroom teacher's name in the order form to ensure it gets delivered with no issues. Failure to do so will result in delay in delivery.
- Complete your order and mark your calendar for the delivery date. Items will be delivered to the Teachers room at the end of each month.
NOTE: The store will close each month on the 15th and everything ordered will be delivered by the 30th. If you order after the 15th it will be delivered the following month. Let's make this school year truly unforgettable by proudly representing our beloved Saint Cecilia Catholic School.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our school community.
PTO UPDATES
The PTO would like to thank the families who participated in the Fall Cash Calendar Fundraiser. Your support for us and the school is greatly appreciated. We are still calculating how much we raised but we will announce it soon!
Our next meeting is on Nov 14th at 6:30 pm in the Undercroft. At this meeting, we will draw the winners of the Cash Calendar. Winners who are not in attendance will be notified via email or phone.
The next Stagette meeting is scheduled for Nov 28. More details to follow.
SPORTS UPDATES
SPORTS VOLUNTEER HOURS! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
St. Cecilia is hosting the Diocese 5th Grade Boys Basketball League this year.
This is a huge undertaking that requires lots of volunteers to make it successful. Please plan to work a shift, or two, or three! Money made from hosting this event will financially benefit the school and our student athletes.
Winter Sports Picture Day is November 28th starting at 5:30pm in the school gym. Picture schedule will be sent out via email, school newsletter, and posted on the school website under the sports page closer to the date. Winter sports include Basketball and Archery.
*8th Graders*...Sports Committee wants your individual picture taken to hang as a banner in the gym! Please get your individual picture taken for each sport played during the winter 2023-24 season. If you missed the fall pictures, please also get your picture taken for that sport. The cost of the banners are covered by the sports committee!
STEAM / ART ITEMS NEEDED
We are in need of 2-liter bottle tops and cardboard from cereal boxes for the STEAM lab and Art classes. If it isn't too much to ask, please cut the top off from the 2-liter, right at the label is perfect (see picture for example), and break the cereal box down and send it to the Media Center.
UPCOMING EVENTS
OUTSIDE EVENTS
VIRTUS TRAININGS
Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
- Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
- Catholic Charities, Training Room, 3629 Church St. Covington, Kentucky 41015. Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
- Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Tuesday, November 28th, 2023, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
- Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Tuesday, November 28th, 2023, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
- Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Tuesday, December 5th, 2023, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
- Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Tuesday, December 5th, 2023, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
- Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Tuesday, January 9th, 2024, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
- Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, Covington, Kentucky, 40111. Tuesday, January 9th, 2024, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
- Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
- Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
- Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Wednesday, February 7th, 2024, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
- Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Wednesday, February 7th,, 2024, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: school@stcindependence.org
Website: www.stceciliaky.org
Location: 5313 Madison Pike, Independence, KY, USA
Phone: (859) 363-4314
Have any information that you want to include in the newsletter? Please email it to school@stcindependence.org by the end of business Tuesday of each week.