St. Cecilia Spotlight - Dec 18
DECEMBER 18, 2024
LOOKING AHEAD...
UPCOMING DATES
- December 19: Christmas Pageant - 6:30 PM (Grades 1-6)
- December 20: Steinford Toy Drive - Holiday Attire Out of Uniform
- December 23 - January 1: No School - Christmas Break
CLUB FEES
We still have many students that need to turn in their club fee ($5). Please do so as soon as possible as we are in the 2nd trimester.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
The Christmas Pageant will take place on December 19th at 6:30 PM for Grades 1-6 in the church. Students should arrive by 6:15 PM.
RELATED ARTS IN REVIEW
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
We recently wrapped up a joyful and energetic dance unit in our physical education classes for grades 4-8, and what a delightful time it was! Students danced to the rhythms of classic line dances, including the Cha Cha Slide, Macarena, Cupid Shuffle, and the Chicken Dance. They took their newfound skills to the next level by creating their own line dance routines featuring 6-8 count movements set to the festive tune of “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree.” Incorporating partner work, arm movements, and footwork, every student showcased their creativity and enthusiasm, and the results were truly impressive!
Meanwhile, our younger students in grades 1-3 had an equally fantastic time grooving to the Chicken Dance and engaging in holiday-themed games that emphasized throwing and running skills. The highlight for them was undoubtedly the North and South Pole Elves game, which brought laughter and excitement. Our kindergarteners joined in on the fun with the Grinch game, where they used their Grinch sticks (pool noodles) to steal presents (balls) from a hula hoop, only to have the elves return them. In a heartwarming twist, the Grinches ultimately grew a heart and returned all the presents to the hula hoop at the end of the game!
Overall, the spirit of fun and teamwork shone through in every activity, making this dance unit a memorable experience for all!
CAFETERIA NEWS
CAFETERIA 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!
DRAMA CLUB 2024-25
ALICE @ WONDERLAND (MARCH 21 & 22)
Practice Dates:
- December 19 - CANCELLED
- 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
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
PARISH NEWS & INFORMATION
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OCIA REGISTRATION
Know anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? OCIA is a program designed to help non-baptized, non-Catholics and non-practicing Catholics learn more about Catholicism through a series of classes, discussions, prayer times and ceremonies. This program helps people grow in faith and knowledge of God as they consider becoming Catholic.
OCIA Classes will be held on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM in the Middle School of St. Cecilia School.
PTO UPDATES
HOLIDAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the SCPTO Pancake Breakfast this past weekend, ESPECIALLY Mr. and Mrs. Clause and our volunteers!
PTO MEETINGS
Our next PTO meeting will be on Tuesday, JANUARY 14 at 6:30 in the undercroft. Our next Stagette meeting will be directly after our PTO meeting January 14 in the undercroft!! All parents are welcome to attend!
SPIRITWEAR SHIRTS
We are selling leftover Spiritwear t-shirts for $8.00. Please email the PTO if you would like to purchase one! pto@stcindependence.org.
STAGETTE
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 and again on Friday, January 24 in the undercroft from 7:30-10am! (Tickets are limited to 20 per person).
We are looking for items to raffle off! Please email the PTO if you can help! Each grade has been assigned a theme to bring in items for your grade basket. Now is a great time to be purchasing items for your child(s) baskets! Please reach out to your room parent or email the PTO with any questions! pto@stcindependence.org.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The PTO would like to THANK all of our volunteers who have helped us with our many events this year thus far! We couldn't do as much as we do for our school without YOU! We are looking forward to a fabulous winter and spring 2025!
SPORTS UPDATES
ARCHERY
We had 1 archer receive a medal at the Twenhofel tournament this weekend. Kylie Luckhardt (8th grade) - placed 3rd in middle school females. Congratulations!
SPORTS VOLUNTEER HOURS AVAILABLE
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!
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.
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.
Thu 19 Christmas Pageant
Thu 19 Drama Club Practice - CANCELLED
Fri 20 Steinford - Out of Uniform
Mon 23 Christmas Break - NO SCHOOL
Tue 24 Christmas Break - NO SCHOOL
Wed 25 Christmas Break - NO SCHOOL
Thu 26 Christmas Break - NO SCHOOL
Fri 27 Christmas Break - NO SCHOOL
Mon 30 Christmas Break - NO SCHOOL
Tue 31 Christmas Break - NO SCHOOL
Wed 1 Christmas Break - NO SCHOOL
Thu 2 Private Transportation - NO BUSES
Thu 2 Drama Club Practice
Fri 3 Private Transportation - NO BUSES
Mon 6 MAP Testing Begins
Tue 7 DTD - Texas Roadhouse
Tue 7 Spiritwear Shirts (SCPTO)
Thu 9 Drama Club Practice
Tue 14 SCPTO Mtg.
Thu 16 Drama Club Practice
*Calendar subject to change
EXTERNAL EVENTS
HCHS FUTURE INDIAN NIGHT
Holy Cross High School will be hosting a Basketball Future Indian Night on January 3rd (it's a boy/girl double header).
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. 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.
- 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 will be due on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: school@stcindependence.org
Website: www.stceciliaky.org
Location: 5313 Madison Pike, Independence, KY, USA
Phone: (859) 363-4314
Do you 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.