September 19, 2025

MARY... OUR HOPE AND OUR HELP

September Title of Mary: Mother of Perpetual Help

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!

Help us celebrate the accomplishments of our students by sending in updates on the great things that they're doing.

• Both 5th grade volleyball teams won their match on Tuesday

Childhood Cancer Awareness Day Update

The information on first flyer sent home about Awareness Days included incorrect information. Students ARE NOT allowed to wear out of uniform bottoms. They need to wear uniforms bottoms, which includes pants, shorts, skirts, jumpers, or gym uniform. The students may wear their gym uniform bottoms even if they do not have gym on Awareness Days.

Speaker Spotlight Series: Eucharistic Miracles

Speaker Spotlight Series: Motherhood and Holy Examples

Safety Update

During Parent Orientation Night, it was announced that a Villa Hills/Crescent Springs police officer would be at school for all Masses where students were in attendance. This has been extended so an officer will be on campus during lunch every day. We would like to thank Holy Name Society, PTO, Cav Call, and generous anonymous parent donors for covering the cost of this until the end of December.

Emergency Contact Test

We will be testing the emergency contact system on Thursday, September 25th. Please make sure that your contact information is up to date in Sycamore.

Sunday Religion School 

Sunday Religion School for 3,4, 5 and Kindergarten aged children will begin on Sunday, September 28. Classes take place during the 9:00 am Mass and are held during the school year. Please use the attached registration form to register your child, preferably by September 22. We are also looking for teachers and junior high/high school class aides. Contact Tina Klare for more information.

PET BLESSING

The annual SJS pet blessing will take place on Wednesday, October 1st at 7:30 a.m.

French Club

No Photograph List

If you would like your child to be included on the no photograph list, email Brooke Bilz (bbilz@sjscrescent.org) with the subject "No photograph" and the first and last names of the students.

Covington Catholic High School News

Experience the Brotherhood. Join the Future Colonel Club.

The Future Colonel Club is your ticket to the CovCath brotherhood in action. From the chants of the Colonel Crazies to the roar of the Friday night lights, this is your chance to be part of it all.

Membership includes:

• Free admission to select CovCath events—including this Friday’s football game and next Thursday’s soccer game
• An exclusive Future Colonel Club t-shirt
• A front-row look at what makes CovCath more than just a school—it’s a brotherhood

Don’t just hear about the Colonel Crazies. Stand with them. Don’t just visit CovCath. Live it.

Sign up now: www.covcath.org/fcc

Colonels Youth Lacrosse

Colonels Youth Lacrosse, the official youth lacrosse program of Covington Catholic High School, is hosting a New Player Clinic for students who want to learn lacrosse. The clinic consists of 1-hour sessions spread over 4 Sundays in October, starting October 5 and ending October 26. For more information and to register click here. 

Colonels Youth Lacrosse is also hosting a Parent Information Meeting about the 2026 spring season on Wednesday, September 17 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the Covington Catholic STEM Auditorium. All parents and students interested in playing lacrosse this spring are encouraged to attend.

Directory Advertisement

Last chance to include your business or service in the inaugural SJS community directory. Please complete this form by Tuesday, September 30.

Cavs on the Run

We're excited to announce our first annual Cavs On The Run fundraiser! Students will get to participate in our kick-off event, a pep rally Friday the 19th! Stay tuned for more information.

~ SJS Cavs On The Run Committee 

Sacred Art Pilgrimage

Cavaliers Care 2025

Our students were busy serving the community this week at Be Concerned, Madonna Manor, and the emergency shelter. Check out the sign up genius for opportunities still available. We are calling all Cavaliers to please help out Notre Dames after school program. Our Thursday commitment is helping the students with art enrichment. The center has everything ready for us, we just lend a helping hand and love on the kids.

Ski Club

We are excited to announce that we will have a ski club with Perfect North again this year. By using the link and login information below you can receive a 30% discount on all memberships. This is open to anyone (kids, friends, family) so please pass along information to anyone interested. We need a minimum of 15 passes sold to have a "club" and receive the discounted pricing.

Website: www.perfectnorth.com/clubs  (Please click on "S" to find St. Joseph Crescent Springs).

Username: sjcs

Password: deception

Deadline: November 3rd

Equipment: Ski/Snowboard rentals can be added see pricing below. 

Passes: Will be mailed to you after you purchase them. In the mail you will receive a RFID card that will serve as your lift ticket. No need to get a sticker anymore. Please place RFID card in jacket (arm, shoulder, waist). You will have to place the RFID near the scanner to get on lift. RFID cards will also be used for ski rentals and can be used to put money on them for food. 

Rentals: Please purchase rentals if needed when buying the passes.

By purchasing through the club you will get a free beginner lesson (just show up at the lesson location at the top of the hour and tell them you are part of the ski club). 

By using the club you can also purchase 4 or 5 visit passes that allow you to show up 4 or 5 separate times throughout the year.

Please pay attention to what days you select for these passes. Rentals for the 4 or 5 visits are also at a discount rate. 

The ski club is the only way to purchase these 4 or 5 visit passes. 

The more people registered the more rewards we will get. We will have a St. Joe's day at Perfect North one day in January where we will have a drawing for some prizes.

Please reach out to me if you have any questions or issues with the system. 

Eric and Katie Kiely (KatieAKiely@gmail.com 859-992-2218). 

Eric's cell: 859-801-1014

MathCounts

MathCounts will be in Mrs. Kramer's Academic Support Room in our 5th grade hallway starting Thursday September 25 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

MathCounts was established in 1983 by the National Society of Professional Engineers, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and the CNA Foundation. It is an enrichment, coaching, and competition program that promotes middle school mathematical achievement through grassroots involvement in every U.S. state and territory. If you have a natural aptitude for the subject, or are simply interested in a creative approach to problem-solving, then join us on Thursday evenings. Beyond weekly evening practices, intended Mathletes should anticipate optional take-home material, possible scrimmages against local schools throughout the year, regional competition at NKU in February 2026, and potential state competition in March 2026.  College scholarships are typically offered for top placements at the regional and state events. The program has minimal cost beyond your commitment of time, energy, and enthusiasm! We very much look forward to meeting any interested 6^th through 8^th graders.

Hero Night

Hero Night Festival Returns for Fifth Year of Community Celebration

Fort Mitchell, KY – October 7, 2025 – The community is invited to join the Hero Night Festival, a free family event that celebrates our local superheroes—police officers and firefighters—through an evening filled with fun, entertainment, and activities.

Now in its sixth year, Ashlee Kennedy State Farm is once again teaming up with the Fort Mitchell Police and Fire Departments, Villa Hills Police Department, Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills Police, and Crescent Springs/Villa Hills Fire Department to host this special event.

The festival will take place at the Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home Festival Grounds from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Attendees can look forward to:

• Engaging booths from local businesses
• Family-friendly games and activities
• Opportunities to meet and celebrate our community’s everyday heroes

All proceeds from the evening will benefit the Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home, supporting its vital mission in the community.

“We are proud to continue this tradition of bringing families together to honor the brave men and women who serve and protect us every day,” said Ashlee Kennedy, State Farm Agent and event sponsor. “Hero Night Festival is about community, gratitude, and giving back—and we can’t wait to see everyone there.”

Come join Ashlee Kennedy State Farm and your local heroes for an evening of fun and celebration at this unforgettable community event!

Event Details:

 Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 Location: Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home Festival Grounds

 Admission: Free

School Lunch Accounts

Don't forget to put money into your child's school lunch account through the My School Bucks website. A maximum of $20 can be charged.

Cafeteria Volunteers

Please review the link below to volunteer in the cafeteria for the month of September. Check in at the school office by 10:30am. Make sure to wear athletic shoes or rubber soled shoes. No open toed shoes or flip flops. Also no younger siblings please. All volunteers must be VIRTUS trained. New this year: students will be using regular silverware instead of disposable. Please watch students so the silverware is not thrown in the trash. Thank you!

First Shift: lunch for grades K and 6-8

Second Shift: lunch for grades 1-5

September cafeteria volunteer sign-ups

September Lunch Menu

Office Reminders

• If you are dropping off an item your child has forgotten, please put the item on or in the blue bin by the front door. Your child’s name should be on the item. Please email the office and the child’s teacher to let them know that an item has been dropped off for the child. The office staff will retrieve the item and your child will pick it up from the office. 

• If you need to make an appointment for your child during the school day, please refrain from picking your child up after 1:30 p.m. The office is very busy at the end of the day, and reducing early pick ups at this time will allow our office staff to focus on making sure everything is ready for our school dismissal at 1:55 p.m. 

• If your student is going to be absent, please email their teacher and the office at bbilz@sjscrescent.org and aborchers@sjscrescent.org

• If there is a transportation change for dismissal, please email your students teacher and Mrs. Bilz in the office at bbilz@sjscrescent by 12:00 p.m.

Employment Opportunities

We’re Hiring!

School Cafeteria

The Diocese of Covington School lunch program is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team in various positions within our school cafeterias. These important roles contribute to the successful operation of our school lunch program, ensuring the provision of nutritious meals to our students. For more information, please contact Laura Hatfield (lhatfield@covdio.org).

After School Program

The After Care team is responsible for supervising students during the after-school program, both in designated indoor spaces and on the playground. This position ensures the safety and well-being of all students, assists with snack distribution, provided homework support, and helps with check-in and dismissal procedures in accordance with after care policies. For more information, please contact Timothy Mains (tmains@sjscrescent.org).

Newsletter Calendar – September 22 – October 3

September 22 Sanctuary Social Restaurant Night 3:00-10:00

September 22 Middle School Academic Team practice 2:00-4:00

September 23-25 8th Grade to Camp Joy

September 23 Spiritwear

September 23 Mozart Strings 2:00-3:15

September 24 Mass Grade 4-8 9:00

September 24 Robotics 2:00-3:30

September 25 Mass Grade K-3 9:00

September 25 French Club 2:00-3:00 Grade K-8

September 25 Math Counts Grade 6-8 6:30-8:00

September 26 8th Grade No School 

September 29 Middle School Academic Team practice 2:00-4:00

September 30 Skyline Restaurant Night

September 30 Mozart Strings 2:00-3:15

October 1 Pet Blessing 7:30

October 1 Mass Grade 4-8 9:00

October 1 SJS Voices 2:00-3:00

October 2 All School Mass Grade K-8 9:00

October 3 Cavs on the Run

If you have any information that you would like included in the newsletter or sent out, please email the information to one of the addresses below.

tmains@sjscrescent.org

ebeiersdorfer@sjscrescent.org

aborchers@sjscrescent.org

bbilz@sjscrescent.org

St. Joseph School

(859) 578-2742

www.sjscrescent.com

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