St. Cecilia Spotlight - Sept 25
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
UPCOMING INFORMATION
OUTLINE OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH
Today in your Wednesday folder you will receive a small manilla envelope that contains a copy of the Outline of the Catholic Faith Book and a letter from Fr. Harry. Please take the time to read through this book and keep it in a safe place.
ANNUAL PET BLESSING
October 4th at 1 PM - This event is open to school and parish families. The event will take place in the upper lot outside of school. Guests and pets will line up in a designated area to be blessed by Fr. Harry. We ask all guests to park in the lower lot along the perimeter in order for us to prepare for dismissal.
For the safety of our students, staff, and guests - no students are permitted to stand with animals that are not from their household. Once your pet has been blessed, students are asked to return back with their class.
FESTIVAL OUT-OF-UNIFORM DATES
Parents that worked a total of 8 hours or more earned their child(ren) 2 out-of-uniform days and 1 no homework pass. Homeroom teachers have received a list of these students and will communicate this information to you. If you feel your child should have received this benefit, please email Kathleen Bell from the festival committee. The school does not determine this information.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT VOLUNTEERED!
- Out-of-Uniform Date #1: Friday, September 27, 2024
- Out-of-Uniform Date #2: Thursday, October 10, 2024
CAFETERIA VOLUNTEER
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!
YOUTH & ADULT CHOIR
ADULT CHOIR
Do you love to sing? Consider lending your talents to bring glory to God, deepen your Faith, experience community, and add beauty to the Liturgy. Fall rehearsals are Mondays, 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm at St. Cecilia. From October 14 - December 16, 2024. Please sign up in the narthex or contact Abigail Haidle for more information.
YOUTH CHOIR
The St. Cecilia Youth Choir (SCYC) kicked off the 2024-25 season with their first rehearsal on Monday, September 16th. A full rehearsal and performance calendar is available in the FORM linked below.
This Youth Choir is open to ALL 2nd - 8th grade St. Cecilia PARISH CHILDREN. That means YOU - St. Cecilia School Students! (Children younger than 2nd grade may be accepted on a trial basis if they can read, carry a tune, follow instructions, and focus for a fast paced 1 hour rehearsal.)
For more information and to express your interest, ask a question, or RSVP for the first rehearsal register below. Youth Choir will be taking new members till November.
St. Cecilia School children can see or email Dominic Lemma for more information.
YEARBOOKS FOR SALE
YEARBOOKS FOR 2023-24
The yearbooks from last year have arrived and have been distributed. We have a limited amount to sell. If you didn't order one, you still have an opportunity to purchase one while supplies last. Send a check to the school office in an envelope marked "YEARBOOK" and we will send it home with your child.
COST: $30
*artwork created by Darby McDonald (8th Grade Class of 2024)
PTO UPDATES
SPIRITWEAR SHIRTS
Spiritwear shirts are in and should be distributed by Friday. Please have your child wear their Spiritwear shirt to school this Monday (September 30) for the Walkathon with uniform shorts/pants/jumper/skirt.
CRUSADER TRACK TROT - SEPT 30
Our Crusader Trot Walkathon will be THIS Monday, September 30. You may turn in your family envelope with donations to the office/send with your child to school anytime this week. DEADLINE to turn in money is Monday, September 30. Classes will be walking for 30 minutes on the upper lot starting at 8am and going for most of the day. If it rains, we will move it to the gym!
***Spiritwear Shirts will be going home today and tomorrow - please have your child/children wear them on Monday with uniform shorts/pants/skirt/jumper for the walkathon***
TRUNK OR TREAT - OCT 12
The SCPTO Trunk or Treat will be on Saturday, October 12 from 6 -8 pm in the Undercroft. EVERYONE needs to RSVP for a Trunk, to attend the event, or to do both! We will have snacks, music and Halloween activities.
To sign up for a Trunk, send in some candy or snacks, or volunteer to help with parking, please sign up below:
To RSVP for your family to ATTEND the event, please complete the form below:
To purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List for the event, visit:
DINE TO DONATE
Our next Dine to Donate will be Tuesday, October 1 from 4-8pm at the Chipotle in Independence! Flyers will be sent home this Wednesday!
PTO MEETINGS
Tuesday, November 12, at 6:30pm in the Undercroft
STAGETTE
Our annual SCPTO Ladies Stagette will be Saturday, March 15 at Receptions in Erlanger.
SPORTS UPDATES
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Looking for volunteer hours? St. Cecilia Sports Committee is looking for volunteers for the 4th-grade volleyball league that is on Thursday nights at school. Click the button to sign-up below.
FALL SPORTS PICTURES
Fall Sports Picture Day
Wednesday, September 25th
*Click the attachment to view the schedule!
ARCHERY REGISTRATION
Registration is now open to all students in grades 4-8 for St. Cecilia archery! Practices are Wednesday's from 6:00-7:00 starting in October and go through March. Tournaments are 1hr long and are on either Friday night or Saturday during the day.
Registration fee is $100 per player and ends Sept. 30th. To register please click the button below and sign into your account. New families will need to sign up for a new account at the same link.
Please contact Sheila Luckhardt with any questions.
SAVE THE DATE
2025 Men's Stag - Benefiting the St. Cecilia Sports Program
Last years event raised enough money to purchase out door basketball hoops for our school. Come out for another epic night for live music, food, drinks, games, and raffles.
Date: January 18, 2025
Location: St. Cecilia Undercroft
Time: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Looking for bourbon donations/table sponsors please contact Josh Whisman.
SPORTS LEAGUE SCHEDULES
Want to come out and support your favorite Crusader? Click the link below to find out when they will be playing next...
UPCOMING EVENTS
All school events can be found below, on the Sycamore calendar, or the school website.
Wed 25 Fall Sports Pictures
Fri 27 Festival Out-of-Uniform #1
Mon 30 Crusader Track Trot
Tue 1 DTD - Chipotle (Independence)
Fri 4 Private Transportation - NO BUSES
Fri 4 Pet Blessing (1PM)
Mon 7 Private Transportation - NO BUSES
Thu 10 Festival Out-of-Uniform #2
Fri 11 PD#3 - NO SCHOOL
Sat 12 Trunk or Treat (PTO)
Tue 15 Confirmation Retreat
Thu 31 Halloween Parties (1PM)
*Calendar subject to change.
EXTERNAL EVENTS
CUB SCOUTS
Pack 808 Is Looking for New Scouts!
Welcome to the adventure! Cub Scout Pack 808 is looking for new Lions, Tigers & Bears (Oh My!). Over the course of the year, we will be hiking, doing archery, snow-tubing, Pinewood Derby and other activities. We will be following the Scout Oath and Law, as we learn to be Trustworthy, Courteous, Reverent, and more. Everyone K-5th is welcome to join us. If your kids are interested or curious, October 8th and 15th are the next two Den Meetings, both at 6:30 at Summit View Academy. Feel free to reach out to Brandon at pack808independenceky@gmail.com and he will be happy to answer any questions. We hope to see you there!
HOLY CROSS BOWLING TEAM
We are opening up our Bowling Team to 7th and 8th grade students for the 2024-25 school year. See attached flyer if interested.
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
ABSENT/TARDY REPORTING
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.
CAMPUS RESERVATIONS
If you need to reserve a room on campus, please go to our Parish Website and click "Reserve Campus Space". Once you have finished filling out the form, it will be sent to the church office and you will receive a confirmation email once the reservation has been made.
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
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.
QUICK LINKS
VIRTUS
UPCOMING TRAININGS
Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, 9:00 AM to 11:30 A.M.
- Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
- Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. NEW
- Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. NEW
- Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Thursday, November 14th, 2024, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. NEW
- Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Thursday, November 14th, 2024, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. NEW
- Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky, 41011. Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. NEW
- Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. NEW
The August bulletin posted on Sunday, August 4th and will be due on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024.
** The monthly reminder of a new bulletin posted will come from system@pub.virtus.org
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.