August 15, 2018 Feast of the Assumption of Mary
Under Construction: Building Saints & Scholars!
Mrs. Kirschner's Corner
Thanks to everyone for a great first week! I was nice to see the smiling faces carry through after the first day.We'd like to welcome Pam Miller to our St. Nicholas family. Mrs. Miller will be working in the cafeteria, replacing Mrs. Volz, who resigned recently. Pam has worked in the cafeteria at St. Paul and Sunman Elementary, as well as helped out in other positions at St. Paul as needed. We all know how working in a Catholic school makes us "Jacks of all trades!". She will be joining Denise Smith as our dynamic cafeteria duo.
We would like to thank Mrs. Mary Graf and Mrs. Kathy Eckstein, who have helped us in the cafeteria while we looked for a permanent person. Their experience and expertise have been invaluable as they help Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Miller adjust to their roles and duties.
We had our first fire drill this week and the kids did an excellent job. We wanted to get it in before next week, when we might see large construction vehicles on campus. Please be aware of them during drop-off and pick-up. There is to be NO parking in the gravel lot in front the of gym. If you need to park and walk your child in,please park in the lower gravel church lot. This is for the safety of everyone on campus.
NWEA testing has started. This is a test that helps identify areas in which we can grow and areas of strengths for individual students. This allows the teachers opportunities to adjust their curriculum to best fit the needs of the students. The NWEA test is taken several times throughout the year and we hope to see growth each time.
Hope to see you all at the church picnic on Sunday!
Peace and Blessings,
Mrs. Kirschner
Open House Drawing Winners
Spirit wear sweatshirt - Logan ThomeSpirit wear t-shirt - Emma Eckstein
Gift Card - August Kuhlman
Sunday, Aug. 19, 7 am - Jared & Nathan Schuman, Henry Schneider
Sunday, Aug. 19, 10:30 am - Gabe & Ben Riehle, Nathan Smith, James Lattire, MC - Matthew Riehle
Tuesday, Aug. 21 - no mass
Thursday, Aug. 23 - no mass
Friday, Aug. 24 - no mass
IMPOTANT
Early Dismissal Dates
Sunman buses leave 2 hours early on Sunman-Dearborn Early Dismissal Days which are: Dec. 12
Sept 19 Jan. 16
Oct 17 Feb. 13
Nov 14 April 3
On Early Dismissal Days, ALL St. Nicholas students must be picked up or be on buses by 2:35 pm. We will be having our teacher in-services those afternoons and there will be no adult supervision available at school. These dates are all Wednesdays, so Milan has early (2 pm) dismissal as well. All students are welcome to stay at school until 2:35, but must be picked up by that time.
Sunday, Aug. 19, 10:30 am - Gabe & Ben Riehle, Nathan Smith, James Lattire, MC - Matthew Riehle
Tuesday, Aug. 21 - no mass
Thursday, Aug. 23 - no mass
Friday, Aug. 24 - no mass
IMPOTANT
Early Dismissal Dates
Sunman buses leave 2 hours early on Sunman-Dearborn Early Dismissal Days which are: Dec. 12
Sept 19 Jan. 16
Oct 17 Feb. 13
Nov 14 April 3
On Early Dismissal Days, ALL St. Nicholas students must be picked up or be on buses by 2:35 pm. We will be having our teacher in-services those afternoons and there will be no adult supervision available at school. These dates are all Wednesdays, so Milan has early (2 pm) dismissal as well. All students are welcome to stay at school until 2:35, but must be picked up by that time.
SPIRIT DAYS
On all Early Dismissal Days, Students will be allowed to wear St. Nicholas Spirit Wear tops with uniform bottoms.
On all Early Dismissal Days, Students will be allowed to wear St. Nicholas Spirit Wear tops with uniform bottoms.
Library and Cafeteria Help Desperately Needed!
Please sign up on our school website: http://stnicholas-sunman.ivolunteer.com/#1 Thank you!
Stewardship Families
Please track all of your stewardship hours on the St. Nicholas School Stewardship Time Sheet which can be picked up at the school office or printed off from our school website: https://school.stnicholas-sunman.org/forms
These must be turned in to the school office so that they can be counted!
Please track all of your stewardship hours on the St. Nicholas School Stewardship Time Sheet which can be picked up at the school office or printed off from our school website: https://school.stnicholas-sunman.org/forms
These must be turned in to the school office so that they can be counted!
Spirit Wear Orders
Orders are due back to the school office by Friday, Aug. 24. Items are also available in XS if needed, even though the flyer does not list it!Picture Day
Friday, August 24th, in the morning. Students may dress up or wear school uniform. Packets will be sent home this Friday. No jeans, athletic shorts, or sweats please.
Volley Ball Games
Date: Opponent Time Location8/16 St. Michael 6pm AWAY
8/23 Milan Middle 6pm AWAY
9/6 North Decatur 6pm AWAY
9/13 Franklin Co. Mid. 6pm AWAY
9/18 St. Mary Greensburg 6pm AWAY
9/20 St. Louis 6pm AWAY
9/24 St. Michael 6pm AWAY
Calendar of Events
8/19 Church Picnic
8/24 Picture Day
8/24 Tony Melendez Concert
8/31 Box Tops Drawing
9/10 Shrank Farm 4th grade trip
9/12 G.I.F.T. Night
9/14 Grandparents Day
Volley Ball 2018 Season starts Thursday!
Our 8th grade girls volleyball team played great at the OA Volleyball Tournament this past weekend! Thank you to all the parents who came out to support them!
Please come out and support them in their first regular season game Thursday, Aug 16th at St. Michael's in Brookville starting at 6:00 PM.
Good Luck ladies!
G.I.F.T. Night (Growing In Faith Together)
We will launch a new parish wide faith formation program on September 12 at St. Anthony Church!! Our evening will include catechesis for family members of all ages. The materials utilized will differ from those used by the school teacher so as to offer additional growth to our youth who attend St. Nicholas School. A GIFT Night brochure and registration form will be sent home with each family for your review (they are also available in the back of church and on our parish website). Please discern how our Lord is calling you and your family to take part. Registration forms are due by August 19 and may be dropped in the collection basket or in the parish office. Questions may be addressed to Renee Jackson at dre@stnicholas-sunman.org or 812-623-4618.
We will launch a new parish wide faith formation program on September 12 at St. Anthony Church!! Our evening will include catechesis for family members of all ages. The materials utilized will differ from those used by the school teacher so as to offer additional growth to our youth who attend St. Nicholas School. A GIFT Night brochure and registration form will be sent home with each family for your review (they are also available in the back of church and on our parish website). Please discern how our Lord is calling you and your family to take part. Registration forms are due by August 19 and may be dropped in the collection basket or in the parish office. Questions may be addressed to Renee Jackson at dre@stnicholas-sunman.org or 812-623-4618.
Girls on the Run (GOTR) Starting up at St. Nicholas!
For girls grades 3 - 5. Fall 2018 Season is September 4th- Nov 17. Practices will be every Monday and Friday after school from 3:15-4:30 pm. Register online at https://www.gotrofmmhealth.org/Program-Registration
Under "REGISTER NOW" select "FALL PROGRAM" *Deadline August 29th
*Coaches- Joeline Chipps & Lauren Lonaker
We are in need of adult volunteers!
Older girls, grades 6 - 8, can participate and train as "Running Angels"
Running Angels do not sign up online (will sign up before the race)
St. Nicholas Church Picnic
Sunday, August 19, 2018. The fried chicken dinners and carryout are the main attraction. Roast beef dinners are also available for non-chicken lovers. An assortment of homemade desserts is included in the price of the dinner. Carry outs are also available for those who prefer to take the dinners home. Our food wagon has snack foods consisting of hamburgers, hot dogs, potato wedges and soft serve ice cream.Our Famous Mock Turtle Soup is also available as a side either with your dinner, carryout and take home in quarts, 1/2 gallons and gallons.
Games galore for the whole family and a Big Raffle with prizes donated from local businesses totaling over $2500. Ask any parishioner for raffle tickets or purchase them the day of the picnic.
Come and enjoy the fun and see some of the faces you haven't seen for awhile especially school alumni.
For more information, contact the parish office at 812-623-2964 or the Festival Committee Chairperson, Ken Hountz at 812-934-6306.
Tony Melendez
Tony is an international singer and songwriter, born without arms, and plays the guitar with his toes. He is coming to St. Nicholas School on Friday, August 24, for a Worship Hour from 1 - 2 pm for the school children - all school parents are invited!He will also be at St. Nicholas Church that evening from 7 - 9 pm for a Worship Night and message of hope, encouragement, and faith. Tickets are limited for a $10 donation. Call Angie Myers 812-907-0391, or Patty Fledderman 812-623-2675.
The Angelus is prayed by the entire school each day at noon!
