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IMPORTANT DATES
A. Apr.
28 – Jog-A-Thon
B. May
2 – Fourth Quarter Interims Distributed
C. May
17 – 3rd Annual Car Show, sponsored by A Cub Scouts
(Corrected Date)
D. May
22 – Olympic Day
E. May
26 – Memorial Day – SCHOOL CLOSED
F. May
28 – Eighth Grade Graduation Breakfast w/Mass at 8 a.m.; Graduation
w/Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m.
G. June
3 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL; Fourth Quarter Report Cards Distributed
1. JOG-A-THON
RECAP:
Parents and Students, St. A's 2nd Annual Jog-a-thon is next Monday,
April 28. Permission slips are due in to your teacher by Wednesday,
April 23. Students K-3 are to wear their class t-shirts and gym shorts
for the entire day, with 4-8 changing back into uniform clothes. Pledge
sheets can be turned in for validation the day of the event (4/28). We
will record the number of laps completed and return to the student by
the end of the day. Call your aunts/uncles/neighbors for pledges!!!
The more we earn, the more fun the rewards and our assembly will be …
Miss Cassidy's cookies at $15K; Wii Olympics at $18K; Mr. Corey/Chicken
Dance at $20K; a week of out-of-uniform at $21K; plus ice cream parties,
pizza party, McDonald's, extra playground time, and more, PLUS, if you
beat your grade total for last year, watch Mr. Eckstein get a new hairdo
for a day! So get out there this week and secure your pledges!! Goals
to meet/beat: K: $2200; 1st grade: $2200; 2nd grade: $2100; 3rd
grade: $3400; 4th grade: $4300; 5th grade: $2200; 6th grade: $2700;
7th grade: $1550.
2.
JOG-A-THON
FUN FACT #4:
What percent of students turned in $25 or more to earn the ice cream
treat?
3.
PARISH
SPAGHETTI DINNER will
be on Saturday, May 17, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., in the Undercroft.
Cost per family is $5.00, and each family is asked to bring a dessert or
2-liter of pop to share. A reservation form will be in the Church
Bulletin. At the dinner, we will be offering best wishes to Deacon
Forrest Wallace and family on their upcoming move to
Ave Maria University in
Naples, FL. Volunteers are needed for
setup, serving, and clean up. Please contact Julie Scott at 922-3015 or
juliescott2@hotmail.com.
4.
MUSIC
NEWS.
This week’s “Shining Star” award goes to Nate L. Nate is a third grader
in Mrs. Herman’s homeroom. Nate’s favorite song is Thunderstruck. Nate’s
favorite movie is “The Spiderwick Chronicles”
and favorite TV show is Spongebob Squarepants.
Nate has played soccer since he was three. Great job Nate!
5. SCHOOL
DECORATING THANKS.
We would like to thank the first grade students and teachers for their
beautiful artwork that decorate our gym lobby for the spring show. The
lobby looks like a lovely spring meadow. Their talent and hard work are
very much appreciated!
6.
MARKET
DAY.
Thank you to all of our April customers. Just a reminder that pick up
is this Tuesday, April 22, from 7-8 p.m. in the school lunchroom. See
you there!!!
7.
PIZZA
CHAIRPERSON.
The position of Chairperson for Pizza Hot Lunch is needed for the
2008-2009 school year. Anyone interested, please contact Sue Ulmer at
922-2159 for further details.
8.
SPIRIT
ROOM NEWS.
Please watch the white envelope for “special order” Spiritwear items,
including ladies tees and a men’s golf shirt. Also, we will be
pre-ordering gym uniforms this year starting the last week in April
through the white envelope. All students 4th through 8th grades will be
required to wear their gym uniform to class beginning the week of Labor
Day. To insure your child has a gym uniform for the start of the school
year, they must be pre-ordered. Uniform sweatshirts are in stock! Stop
by the Spirit Room to see the beautiful hair ribbons in a variety of
styles and colors for sale, thanks to the creative efforts of Mary
Hirlinger.
Spring special!!!! WATER BOTTLES – the perfect item for spring and
summer sports and those hot days in the classroom, regular $6, on sale
for $5, through May 15. (I will have these for sale at the PTO Meeting
on Wednesday, 4/16. The Spirit Shop is always open one hour before the
meeting too.)
9.
CAMPBELLS
UPC CODES.
Please continue to clip the UPC codes only – front labels are no longer
accepted by the program. Also, with the purchase of Campbell’s
products, Biggs has been giving out a coupon for additional labels.
Please forward those to me, with or without labels! It‘s an easy way to
increase our points so the teachers can “purchase” more items.
Interested sixth graders who want to start earning service hours are
needed to clip UPC codes in preparation for the end of the school year
mailing. This is an easy activity that can be done while watching TV or
with a group of friends. Quick turnaround is necessary. Please contact
me for details and a packet to get started. Lisa Egner, 347-7119, or
eggs01@fuse.net. Thanks!
10.
YOUTH
CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS:
April 25: "ENTER
IN" - Evening of Renewal for 7th Grade Recently Confirmed:
Invitations will be forthcoming for all 7th grade recently confirmed
parishioners to attend an evening of renewal to kick-off membership in
the St. Antoninus Youth Club. Please save the date!!!
Sunday, May 18: Third Annual Family Rosary Rally Music begins at
1:40 p.m. at THE PIT (Elder High School)! Come pray the Rosary!
11. BASKETBALL
UNIFORM RETURN.
The times to return the St. Antoninus basketball uniforms are 6-7:30
p.m. on Tuesday April 29, and Wednesday, April 30. Please bring the
clean uniforms to the equipment room on one of these dates.
12.
TEE
BALL.
Signups and practices rain or shine every Friday night 6-7
p.m. at Bosken Park on Crookshank. Boys and girls, ages 4, 5, and 6
welcome. Contact Howard Hughes at 941-9538 or
howard.hughes@worxmart.net.
13.
LAST
CALL for SOCCER SIGN UPS.
If
you have not already signed your son or daughter up for FALL SAY SOCCER
(Grades 1-8 and HS), please contact Bernie Pfeiffer, 922-7355 (Bernie.Pfeiffer@SunTrust.com) or
Julie Burke, 347-7435 (julieburke@current.net)
ASAP to do so.
14. 2008
JAGUAR CUP.
Word is out about this 3v3 Soccer Tournament and spots are filling up.
Do not hesitate to get your registration form in for this new and
exciting Athletic Club fundraising event. This event is open to any and
all school aged children but spots are limited. Registrations are due
now but rosters aren't due until just before your first game. Teams can
have up to six players and will play in the age group based upon their
oldest player's birth date. The tournament starts at Schott Field on
Friday, July 25, and culminates with eight Championship games on Sunday,
the 27th. Champions and finalists receive tournament trophies. For
more information check out the website. Additional questions can be
directed to our e-mail address at
jaguar_cup@yahoo.com or you can call Todd Logan at
922-1782.
15.
ELDERS SCHOLARS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
If you are going to be in 8th grade next year at the parish
school, you are eligible to compete for an ESAP Scholarship. ESAP,
formerly EDSAP, is the Elder Scholars Assistance Program – a
privately-funded grant program administrated by Elder High School. One
7th grade girl and one 7th grade boy will be
chosen from our school. Applications are available on the Elder
website:
www.elderhs.org. Once there,
click “Parents” on the top banner and then on the Parents page, click
“EDSAP” on the left side. Scholarship applications are due May 1,
2008. ESAP financial aid awards are available to families with students
entering the 5th-8th grade at the parish school
next year. Applications available April 1 on Elder’s website. See
www.elderhs.org for more details or contact Maureen Regan at Elder at
921-3744 ext. 3423.
16. ATTENTION
EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS AND PARENTS.
We would like to collect pictures from all your years at St A. for your
graduation breakfast. Please send any pictures you would like to share
to school, marked with your name and phone # so we can return them to
you. And remember to take lots of pictures during this year so we can
include them also. We are looking for all kinds of events: scouts,
sports, school events, etc. Send them in an envelope marked "8th grade
pictures - Attention Diane Martini” through the school office or you can
e-mail them to me at rmartini2@cinci.rr.com. We will be collecting them
all year. Thank you in advance for helping. Questions? Contact Diane
Martini at 922-0963.
17. ELDER
HIGH SCHOOL BAND COLOR GUARD
is currently looking for anyone that is interested in joining the Color
Guard for the 2008-2009 marching season. This is open to students
currently in grades eight through eleven. There will be Informational
Clinics on May 5 and May 7 from 7-8 p.m. in the Elder Band Room in the
Schaeper Center. You need to attend one clinic with a parent. Join in
the fun with the Elder Band at football games, parades, and
competitions. Everyone is welcome! No experience is necessary.
18. ELDER
H.S. SUMMER COURSES & WORKSHOPS – 2008.
Elder High School is offering enrichment courses to students this summer
for the opportunity to earn high school credit (first time credit). In
order to give more flexibility in scheduling classes in the freshman
through senior years, the following courses will be offered:
Computer
Software Use...entering
grades 10, 11, or 12, June 16 – July 18, 7:45 – 10:20 A.M., $260.
Environmental
Science...entering
grade 12, June 9 – July 18, 7:45 A.M. – 1:05 P.M., $750
* this is a
dual-credit course through Thomas More College (1 H.S. credit and credit
at many colleges)
Health...entering
grades 9, 10, 11, or 12, June 16 – July 18, 7:45 – 10:20 A.M., $260
Physical
Education...entering
grades 9, 10, 11, or 12, June 16 – July 18, 10:30 A.M. – 1:05 P.M., $260
Registration will be
from March 24 – May 9. There will be a $100 fee that is due at the time
of registration (cash, certified check, or money order ONLY). This fee
will be applied to the cost of the course. If the course is not offered
due to lack of student interest, the $100 fee will be refunded.
Also, Elder is
offering three workshops this summer for students of various age groups.
The fee for each workshop is $40. Registration will be from March 24 -
May 23. Those being offered are:
Chess 101…entering
grades 7-12, June 9-13, 9:00 - 11:30 A.M.
Digital
Photography & Film...entering
grades 8-10, June 9-13, 9:00 - 11:30 A.M.
Study Skills...entering
grades 9 & 10, July 14-8, 9:00 - 11:30 A.M.
For more information
regarding Elder's summer enrichment courses and workshops, visit
www.elderhs.org or contact Mr. Kurt Ruffing either by phone (921-3744,
ext. 3409) or email (ruffing.k@elderhs.org).
19. MCAULEY
SUMMER CAMPS.
Each year McAuley High School offers a wide variety of summer enrichment
camps for students in K-12 and sports camps for students in grades 3-8.
Camps are offered in the following areas: babysitting/Red Cross, basic
study strategies, Broadway review, clay camp, gym jamboree, Harry
Potter, Irish dancing, horse camp, 8th grade test prep,
reading, basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, and softball. For
more information, visit McAuley’s website
www.mcauleyhs.net
20. YMCA
CAMP ERNST COUPONS.
YMCA Camp Ernst is proud of over 75 years of summer camp excellence. We
promote positive character development in young people. Coupons are
available in the school office. Please call or stop by the school
office.
21. SWIM
LESSONS.
Mercy
HealthPlex will be offering group swim lessons for ages 6 months – adult
starting on April 12, 13 – May 17, 18. Private and semi-private lessons
are also available by appointment. For registration, or additional
information, please contact Annie @ 389-5465.
22. ART
ROCKS! SUMMER ART ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, MERCY HEALTHPLEX WESTERN HILLS.
Starts
June 9 and runs through August 8. There are five exciting art weeks to
choose from: June 9, 11, 13: Introduction to Drawing and Sketching;
June 16, 18, 20: Pottery with a Purpose; July 7, 9, 11: Watercolor
Painting; July 14, 16, 18: Creating with Clay; August 4, 6, 8: Mosaic
Designs: “Stained Glass” Sun Catchers. Ages: 5-12 years; Times: 9
a.m.-12 noon; Cost: $80/HealthPlex members, $99/nonmembers. To
register or for more information, call 513-389-5600, 389-5982 or e-mail
pmurig@health-partners.org.
23. WESTERN
TENNIS & FITNESS CLUB SUMMER CAMPS JUNE 9-JULY 25.
Day Camp, Tennis,
and Speed & Agility Camps!! Join us for some fun and improve your
athletic skills this summer! There are activities for everyone at the
West Side’s premier sports camps! Please call Western Tennis & Fitness
Club for more information at 451-4233 or e-mail
TriciaVorherr@wesernTFC.com.
24. JOG-A-THON
FUN FACT ANSWER #4: 73%
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