Disciple Dispatch

February 7, 2025

Centenarians Celebrate

With great fortitude, courage and their last ounce of stamina, IHM Kinderkids cast their walkers aside to pose for the 100th day of school photo. Oh to be that darling at 100 years old! As of today, only 78 more school days until the end of the year.

First Things:

Count-down to Enrollment 2025

See the listings below for basic information you'll want to have ready to upload for current students returning in the fall.

All grades:

-An updated Health Appraisal (within the last 12 months)

-Verification of up to date vaccination or waiver

-Any changes in the home address, email, phone numbers, and or emergency contacts

New enrollees in Preschool:

-All information listed above

-Birth Certificate

-Baptismal Certificate if applicable

-If you are adding PK Enrichment, know exactly which days and times you will be adding to their schedule. Enrichment fills up fast.

The rates for tuition and enrollment fees are listed at the end of the newsletter. Enrollment fees must be paid in order for your child(ren) to be considered enrolled.

All information must be completed and uploaded in order for your child(ren) to be considered enrolled.

Parent Teacher Conferences Next Week!

Parent teacher conferences for kids in PK4, Y5 and Kindergarten through 8th grade are optional, unless your child(ren)'s teacher has requested one.

Parent teacher conferences for PK3 are mandatory as they were postponed for this age group in the Fall.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CADAC2EA2FCC70-february

"Specials" Subs Needed!

All subs are wonderful, but not all the same! Our need is especially great for substitute teachers who are registered through Edustaff and Brighton so they can cover for our specialist teachers (Art, Music, Technology, P.E., Spanish, Library/Media)

The Shared Time program we use , (Brighton) will only pay their subs for the specialist classes through Edustaff . Currently we have only 2 substitutes from the Edustaff AND Brighton systems from which to call upon. If they aren’t available, we either have to cancel the classes or pay our IHM subs through our budget, which creates a shortfall.

Edustaff/Brighton subs get paid more than IHM subs. Edustaff /Brighton requires any 4-year-degree, and does not require a teaching certificate.

Anyone willing to register to be a specialist sub through Edustaff/Brighton , please email kdechant@ihmschoolgr.org for instructions.

IHM ONLINE SPIRIT SHOP

OPEN 24/7/365!

The days of limited ordering times are over! Purchase IHM Swag , 1/4 Zips, and more ANYTIME and have it delivered right to your home. Check it out now...and later as new items are to be added!

https://ihm.aether-stores.io/products

REGISTRATION FOR IHM

SPRING SPORTS IS NOW OPEN

Check out the MANY opportunities for your child(ren) to participate this Spring at the link below:

https://graceac.com/spring/

Registration will close FEBRUARY 15th!

THIS CUT-OFF DATE IS REAL.

There will be no exceptions made for missed/late registration!

Welcome to IHM School

More answered prayer comes to us in the form of our new Art Teacher, Ms. Valerie Reyna. She's a mother of 4 married kids, grandmother of "9 bright souls", an elementary teacher, Spiritual Director and a lover of Jesus Christ.

Valerie is thrilled to be with our kids and art and God. We are thrilled to have her!

Join the Madness

Saturday March 22nd!

Enjoy a night out filled with contests, food, and friends while the March Madness NCAA Basketball Tournament streams live on the big screen projector in the IHM gym! Complimentary food and beverages provided courtesy of fellow IHM parents. So grab a sitter, sport your team colors, and swing by the IHM gym for a casual mingle with other IHM parents!

This is a PERFECT event for those of you who have yet to dive into the IHM social scene!

Check out this Sign up link for more details!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F49ACA62AABFA7-54957805-march

T.O.B. Tidbit #4

Human persons were created to be “for” others and not to exist in isolation away from or against other people. The way we reflect God’s image is not only through our intellect and free will, but also through the deep call to communion within each human person. God has given us the gift of ourselves, but we “cannot discover ourselves except in a sincere gift of self” (Gaudium et Spec 24) We are all called to become a “gift of self” to others through our God-given masculinity or femininity. We are all in need of others who can help us discover our call to self-giving love.”

(Information taken from the Introduction to the Theology of the Body for Educators by Ruah Woods)

GOOD NEWS AROUND CAMPUS

Good thing Jack and Henry L were scheduled to be Principals for the Day yesterday as Mrs. Lake was under the weather! Morning announcements, official name tags, declaration of comfy cozy day and no homework made for a fun break from the grueling schedule they attend as students. Thanks guys!

Midwinter Break is coming up Monday Feb 17 and Tuesday Feb 18.

IHM Preschool Aide Mrs. Maria Weber and IHM Office Staffer Mrs. Colleen Lowe are each on 'grandbaby watch' for their second grandchild each. Go figure!

IHM Alums at Catholic Central represented us well this past quarter as the elementary school with the most kids on the honor roll. Go ch-IHM-ers!

IHM 7th graders begin preparing for the Lenten Presentation of the Living Stations of the Cross next week.

Mark your calendars for Friday March 28 at 6:00pm and/or Wednesday April 2 at 1:30 pm during the school day to take in this beautiful Lenten prayer.

St Francis Xavier Food Pantry will be the recipients of 1252.6 pounds of non-perishable food donated by students today. The Annual Souper Bowl Canned Food Drive is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and will generously be providing a pizza party to the winning grade. This year, Mr. Hummels Sixth Grade with 219.8 pounds and an average weight per student of 8.14 pounds took first place. In second place, our Seventh Grade with an average 7.48 pounds per student and in 3rd place, our Third Grade with an average of 6.33 pounds of food per student.

IHM Divine Mercy Kids Club kicked off yesterday with a rousing 192 students signing up for the once a week prayer, acts of mercy, (and fun) recess-time group. Thank you for encouraging your kids in their weekly commitment to this club.

The Week Ahead

Saturday, Feb 8 Confessions 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mass 5:00 pm Church

Saturday, Feb 8 Guys and Dolls Dance 6:15 pm Gym

Sunday, Feb 9 Mass 8:30 am /10:30 am Church Munch and Mingle to follow

Monday, Feb 10 Renewing the Catholic Family Speaker Series Diocese 6:00 pm

Tuesday, Feb 11 Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer Partner Day

Wednesday, Feb 12 All School Mass 9:00 am

Wednesday, Feb 12 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00 pm

Wednesday, Feb 12 Seedling Choir Practice 3:30 pm Church

Wednesday, Feb 12 St Gregory Choir Practice 4:00 pm Church

Wednesday, Feb 12 Edge Night! 6:45 pm Gym

Thursday, Feb 13 American Heritage Girls 3:30-5:30 pm All Purpose Room

Thursday, Feb 13 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00 pm

Friday, Feb 14 St Valentines Day Classroom Parties

Friday, Feb 14 $1 Jeans Day

View our Calendar for more events

From the Principal:

Hello IHM Families!

What a blessing this week to have several sets of grandparents and a parent in to lead the Divine Mercy Kids Club! Many kids participated and will learn all about the Divine Mercy prayers and origin. These grandparents (and parent) are helping to pass on the faith in such a tangible way! I'm grateful for their continued commitment to the kids! Our kids are so blessed by so many people behind the scenes and right in front of them helping them find their way to Jesus! Please include students and families of IHM in your regular prayers!

Blessings,

Holly Lake

Principal

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