St. Cecilia Spotlight - Sept 18

We had a wonderful morning celebrating our grandparents! The grandparents really enjoyed going to Mass and visiting the classrooms of their grandchildren. It was great to see so many smiles!

October 4th at 1 PM (More details to follow...)

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: September 27, 2024
• Out-of-Uniform Date #2: October 10, 2024
  

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!

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 Mr. Dominic Lemma for more information.

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)

• 9/30 Crusader Track Trot - On Monday, the PTO gave a presentation to the students about the Walkathon! (See Power Point presentation link) If you would like to help or have any questions, please email us pto@stcindependence.org.

• 10/12 Trunk Or Treat - PTO will be having a planning meeting for Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, September 24 at 6:30pm at LaRosa's in Independence. We need volunteers to help make this a successful event! (Please do not volunteer to help out for this event if you plan on having a trunk). Sign up for Trunks and to RSVP for the event will be out in the next few weeks! Our Trunk or Treat event will be held on Saturday, October 12 in the undercroft and lower level parking lot. Please email us to help volunteer, or for any questions.
  

• 11/12 Next PTO Membership Meeting - 6:30 pm in the undercroft.
  

Spiritwear Shirts- Our t-shirt order has been placed! We will be sending home your childs/childrens free t-shirt(s), as well as any extra shirts you ordered in the next few weeks. Once we have all of the t-shirts distributed, we will have some extra to sell and will post information on buying extra shirts when we can.

A HUGE THANK YOU to all of our amazing t-shirt sponsors this year! Please support these companies who graciously donated money so that all of our kids and staff can receive their spirit wear t-shirts for FREE!

Anytime Fitness

Aquatic Alchemist

Bellava Aesthetics

Bluegrass Roller

BMP Heating and Cooling

Boone Kenton Lumber

Boyle Jeweler

Carl Kappes Realtor

Cummins Electric

Dominach's Taekwondo

Figure Weight Loss

Florence Vet

Ft Wright Crossfit

Independence Cleaners

Kreinest Electric

Lunsford Custom Homes

Moss Performing Arts

Peter Family Dentistry

Professional Eye Care

Shelf Genie

Struckhoff and Britt Orthodontist

Our next Dine To Donate will be Tuesday, October 1 at Chipotle in Independence. Flyers will be sent home the last week in September.

SAVE THE DATE: St. Cecilia PTO Ladies' Stagette - March 15, 2025, at Receptions.

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 Picture Day
Wednesday, September 25th

*Click the attachment to view the schedule!

Basketball registration reopened for the following grades to help fill teams 1st Grade Girls , 2nd Grade Boys, 4th Grade Girls, 5th Grade Girls, 5th Grade Boy, 7th grade Boys.

The 5th grade boys team will play at St. Cecilia (Home Court)

Registration fee is $100 per player and SEPT 20TH. To register please click the button and sign into your account. New families will need to sign up for a new account at the same link.

Please contact Josh Whisman at jwhisman912@yahoo.com with any questions.

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.

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.

**Get Involved – Join the Sports Committee:** We are looking for amazing people!!

Our sports programs thrive thanks to the dedication of our wonderful volunteers. We invite you to get involved by joining the Saint Cecilia Sports Committee. Whether you have a background in sports or just a passion for supporting our students, your involvement can make a significant impact. We have various roles available that cater to different interests and time commitments.

OPEN POSITIONS

Secretary: Taking notes and creating the agenda for our meetings.

Social Media Manager: Gather photos, create flyers, promote our hard working student athletes, and market our events.

Members at Large: Want to help but not ready to take on a full roll. Members at large take on the odds and ends and can help where needed. Only requirement is attending the 1/month meeting and helping with what they can.

U4/U6 Assistant Soccer Coordinator: Simply show up on Sunday afternoons during soccer seasons and direct families to which field they are playing on and blow a horn to start the games and end the games. This is perfect for someone who loves to watch the little ones have fun running around.

• Help shape the future of our sports programs
• Organize and support our events and activities
• Build lasting relationships with other Saint Cecilia families
• Make a positive difference in the lives of our students

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

Come out this Saturday and watch Coach Fuller and his hard hitting 4th grade Crusader defense. The team is seeking their 4th win of the season in their first home game.

Saturday, September 21st at 4:00 pm at Covington Catholic High School.

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

*Calendar subject to change.

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, September 24th is the next Pack meeting and October 8th is the next Den meeting, 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!

We are opening up our Bowling Team to 7th and 8th grade students for the 2024-25 school year. See attached flyer if interested.

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. 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

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

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