St. Cecilia Spotlight - Oct 30
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES/PARTIES
Halloween will be observed on Thursday, October 31 at St. Cecilia. Class parties will begin at 1:00pm. Students may wear a costume, however the following guidelines are expected to be used.
No face paint, makeup, eyelashes, colored hair or wigs
Faces must be visible at all times and students must be easily recognizable
No portrayal of evil/satan
Boys will portray boy characteristics and girls will portray girl characteristics
Students may wear headgear (tiara, hat, etc.); however, if it becomes a distraction teachers may ask for them to be put away
No prop weapons
If a student does not want to wear a costume, they may wear jeans/pants and a fall/Halloween shirt of some type. Think flannel, pumpkins, etc. As always, keep it within the general school dress code. A good rule of thumb is, if you have to ask, the answer is probably no.
AMENDMENT 2 - VOTE YES
Amendment 2 could lead to real benefits for teachers — in all surrounding states that have school choice, teacher pay has increased. Teaching satisfaction increases also when students can be in the school of their choice. Amendment 2 allows for meaningful conversations about the freedom for a parent to choose the best fit for their child when it comes to education!
Please pray for the passage of this Amendment, and for all civil leaders to know and remember that all authority comes from God.
NO UNIFORM SHORTS AFTER OCTOBER 31
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 under uniform jumpers/skirts during colder weather. The tights/leggings must be tight-fitting on the leg and be ankle length. Capri-length leggings are not permitted. Leggings are not permitted to be worn in place of uniform pants. 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.
- 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.
ALICE @ WONDERLAND (MARCH 21 & 22)
Practice Dates:
- November 7, 14, 21
- December 5, 12, 19
- January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- February 6, 13, 20, 27
- March 6, 13, 20
Dress Rehearsals/Showtime:
- March 15 (9AM - Noon) Simon Kenton Dress Rehearsal
- March 17 (2PM - 5PM) Simon Kenton Dress Rehearsal
- March 21 (7PM) Production at Simon Kenton
- March 22 (2PM) Production at Simon Kenton
LITERATI BOOK FAIR: NOVEMBER 18 - 22
St. Cecilia Catholic Book Fair is less than 30 days away. Plan ahead and shop online using the URL below. Orders purchased online will be added to your book fair earnings and ship at the end of book fair week. Please allow approximately 10 business days for orders to arrive at your school. Our Book Fair will be Nov. 18 - 22!
https://literati.com/store/?school=saint-cecilia-school-independence-ky
HELP NEEDED!!!
We really need help in our cafeteria on a daily basis. Great way to earn Parent Partnership hours. Kitchen Help will assist the cafeteria with serving food. Cafe Monitor will assist students with opening items and cleaning tables.
You must be VIRTUS compliant. Parent hours need to be logged in to Sycamore for approval!
MEN'S SPORTS STAG
Come out for another epic night on 1/18/25 at 6pm in the Undercroft filled with live music, a coney bar, draft beer, games, and raffles while watching the NFL divisional round! Draft beer and coneys are INCLUDED in your ticket price!
The 2025 Men's Stag, is brought to you by the St Cecilia Sports Committee. We are committed to having more sporting activities available to the children during the recess hour. Proceeds will purchase a school mascot, a gaga pit, and 9 9-square game set.
This year’s raffles include: Blackstone Tailgater Grill, Buffalo Trace 7 bottle Bourbon, Yeti Orange backpack cooler, and a 115 can stocked beverage cooler. Drawings will be the night of the event and you don't have to be present to win.
Date: January 18, 2025
Location: St. Cecilia Undercroft
Time: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
We are still in search of sponsors and donations including bourbon, alcohol, tickets, and gift cards. For donations, please contact Josh Whisman 859-394-3082 or jwhisman912@yahoo.com.
HCHS THANKSGIVING PIE & COOKIE SALE
Holy Cross High School Athletics is joining with Busken Bakery to take care of your Thanksgiving dinner needs. Pumpkin, Apple Streusel, Cherry Crumb and Chess Pies 9 inch $17; Pumpkin Spice Loaf $10; Iced Tea Cookie Box $18; Iced Mini Cookie Tub $14 and Brown & Serve Rolls $11. Order online by Sunday, 11/3/24, at WWW.HCpies2024.givesmart.com and don’t forget to credit a student or sport. Baked fresh for your pick-up on Tuesday, 11/26/24 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Holy Cross High School, 3617 Church Street, Covington, KY 41015. All proceeds benefit Holy Cross High School.
LINK YOUR KROGER PLUS CARD
St. Cecilia School NPO: 80154
The Kroger cards have been very profitable for the school and individuals. Register your Kroger Plus Card online and designate St. Cecilia School as your preferred rewards recipient. This is at NO COST TO YOU! You shop and St. Cecilia will receive a % toward community rewards.
Do you use your phone number at the register? Call 800-576-4377 and select Option 4.
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.