St. Cecilia Spotlight - Jan 9

With the projected snowfall expected to begin Friday, January 10th during the school day, we wanted to make parents aware of the possibility of an early dismissal. We are planning on a regular start time for Friday (no delay) and more than likely will not have bus service, so plan for private transportation. We will need to wait and see what KCSD determines.

While no final decision has been made at this time, we want to ensure that families have an opportunity to make adjustments to their schedules and their transportation plans if needed. We will continue to monitor weather conditions in order to make the safest decision for our students and staff.

If an early dismissal is called, we will communicate this to you promptly through our school’s all-call notification system (email, phone call, and text). Please ensure your contact information is up-to-date, your device is accessible, and that you have a plan in place for your child in the event of an early release.

Thank you for your flexibility and understanding!

Tomorrow lunch is being switched to:

• Confetti Pancake
• Egg Omelet
• Tater Tots
• Veggie Boats & Dip
• Applesauce
• Fresh Fruit
• Juice/Milk

The second round of clubs started this week. We still have many students that need to turn in their club fee ($5) from the 1st round. Please do so as soon as possible as we are in the 2nd trimester.

January 8-11, 2025 and include 40% off everything!

Registration for the 2025-26 school year will open to current families on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. As in years past, registration will be done online through Sycamore. Tuition Agreement Forms will be sent home in the Wednesday folder.

Several grade levels are at or near capacity this year! If you are a CURRENT family, you will need to register by Sunday, January 26 to secure your child(s) spot. Registration will open to the public during Open House and at that time enrollment will be accepted on a first come/first serve basis.

MISSING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

In order for an application to be accepted, all 3 steps must be completed below.

1. Completed Sycamore Application (ID: 3298) (PK-8 Only)
2. Tuition Agreement & Payment Selection Form (Pink Hard Copy)
3. Registration Fee - $100 per student

INCOMING PK AND KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES: If your child attended preschool here at St. Cecilia for 2024-25 school year, you already have a Sycamore account set up, please contact the school office if you do not have your login information. Do NOT set up a new account!

*Registration for Daycare and Aftercare will need to be completed via paper registration that will come home in the Wednesday folder. Please contact the school office if you are unsure if you are missing any items in the registration process. Fees for aftercare and daycare are $25 per student.

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!

Practice Dates:

• January 9, 16, 23, 30
• February 6, 13, 20, 27
• March 6, 13, 20

Dress Rehearsals/Showtimes:

• 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

• January 14, 21, 28
• Feb. 11, 18, 25
• March 11

Dress Rehearsals/Showtimes:

• 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

Want to stay connected to all the happenings with St. Cecilia Church? Sign up at the QR code to receive text and emails!

Our next PTO meeting will be on Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30pm in the undercroft. Our next Stagette meeting will be directly after our PTO meeting January 14 in the undercroft!! All parents with students at St. Cecilia in grades Pre-k through 8 are welcome to attend!

Save the Date for our annual Stagette, Saturday, March 15 at Receptions in Erlanger. We will be SELLING TICKETS after our January 14th meeting to PTO Members (You can become a PTO member at the meeting if you have a child in St. Cecilia school in grades Pre-k through 8 and you pay the $10 PTO membership fee) and again, to everyone on Friday, January 24 in the undercroft from 7:30-10am! (Tickets are limited to 20 per person after the January 14th meeting).

We are looking for items to raffle off! Please email the PTO if you can help donate anything! Each grade has been assigned a theme to bring in items for your grade basket. Please reach out to your room parent or email the PTO with any questions! pto@stcindependence.org

Save the Date!!! Our Sweetheart Dance will take place on Friday, February 21 in the Undercroft. More details on the event and how to purchase tickets will be in next week's email!

***Moms...there will be a Mother/Son, Mother Figure/Boys event in April for you! Details to come in a few months***

Our next Dine to Donate will be Tuesday, February 4, from 5pm to close at Barleycorns in BOTH the Florence location (8544 US Hwy 42) AND/OR the Lakeside Park location (2642 Dixie Highway)! Flyers will be sent home in the red family folders on Wednesday, January 29! Present the flyer or tell them you are there for the St. Cecilia Dine to Donate and our PTO will receive 10% back!

We are selling leftover Spiritwear t-shirts for $8.00. Please email the PTO if you would like to purchase one! pto@stcindependence.org.

2025 Spring Soccer Registration is now OPEN for ALL age groups - U4 through U14

If your child would like to play soccer for St. Cecilia this Spring, please register them as soon as possible, as February/March will be here before we know it! You can register your child(ren) and to coach by clicking the link or QR code below:

https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=689224

Key Information:

U8/U14 (NKSL Recreational League)
Registration open now through February 2nd - $100
(Late Registration may be available through February 9th - $120)
Season begins March 22nd - Games typically played on Saturday

U4/U6 (St. Cecilia Instructional League)
Registration open now through February 23rd - $45
Season expected to begin April 6th - Games typically played on Sunday

Additional Info:

• If you are a first-time user, please create an account to register.
• You only need one account per family.
• If your child needs a new jersey (U8/U14 only), please register early to help ensure it comes in before the season starts. $40 cost for jersey and child keeps for future seasons.
• All U4/U6 players will receive a new team t-shirt at the start of each season.
• You will receive an email confirmation after your registration is completed.
• Once teams are finalized, you'll hear from your coach regarding game schedule and other team information.
• All players are organized onto teams based on their birth year in accordance with the United States Youth Soccer Association. If you wish for your child to play up a level, please contact us at soccer@stcindependence.org to see if accommodations can be made.

If you haven’t had an opportunity to coach your child(ren) in soccer, it is a fun experience and a great way to give back to your school. If you'd like to volunteer to be a Head Coach or an Assistant Coach, it's asked that you be Virtus compliant. This is a Covington Diocese requirement for all school activities. If you need information on the training, please reach out to me separately, and I'll point you in the right direction. This must be completed prior to the start of the season!

Please send any questions or comments to soccer@stcindependence.org.

Come help make the St. Cecilia Basketball League a success. Last year we were able to make almost $15,000 for our kids. The money raised is split with the school and the sports committee, so all kids benefit from this work. In addition, the sports committee has utilized funds to upgrade equipment for the gym classes and for recess. We can only support our kids when everyone jumps in to help. Please grab a volunteer slot today!

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!

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.

Want to come out and support your favorite Crusader? Click the link below to find out when they will be playing next...

All school events can be found below, on the Sycamore calendar, or the school website.

*Calendar subject to change

To report a student absent/tardy or if you have a transportation change, please send an email to school@stcindependence.org.

*Submit all transportation changes by 1:30 PM.

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.

Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Bishop Brossart High School, Munninghoff Family Performing Arts Center, 4 Grove St., Alexanderia, Kentucky 4011. Wednesday, January 15th, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Thursday, January 30th, 2025, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Thursday, January 30th, 2025, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Thursday, February 13th, 2025, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Thursday, February 13th, 2025, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

The Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home, Training room in the Miller Building, 75 Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky 41017. Tuesday, March 5th, 2025, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. NEW

Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

The December bulletin posted on Sunday, December 8th and was due on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.

The January bulletin posted on Sunday, January 5th and will be due on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025.

Email: school@stcindependence.org
Website: www.stceciliaky.org
Location: 5313 Madison Pike, Independence, KY, USA
Phone: (859) 363-4314

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