Bishop Hoffman Catholic School February Monthly Newsletter Visit us at www.bishop-hoffman.net January 24, 2019
No. 6
February Calendar Friday, February 1 Sunday, February 3 Tuesday, February 12 Monday, February 18 Wednesday, February 20
K-12 Catholic Schools Week Mass – 10:00 a.m. – SJCC SJCC Booster’s Pancake Breakfast Camp Michindoh Parent Meeting-Grade 6 Presidents’ Day Observed – NO SCHOOL Spring Pictures – out of uniform
SJCC Pancake Breakfast The SJCC Booster Club will be hosting their annual Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 3 from 8am-12:15pm in the SJCC Cafeteria. Come and enjoy all you can eat pancakes along with sausage, eggs, fruit and beverages!
Transportation Raffle Tickets are available for the SJCC Booster Club Transportation Raffle. 100% of the proceeds are donated to SJCC to fund the transportation expenses of the athletic teams and band! The raffle will be held on February 13 at Anjulina’s Banquet Hall with doors opening at 6:00pm. Tickets are $50 and includes 1 dinner ($20 for an additional dinner ticket). To purchase, contact John Lauer at 419-332-0178.
EdChoice Scholarship We are working on the registration process for 2019-2020. The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) will be once again be offering the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship for students in grades K-6 for the 2019-2020 school year. This scholarship has family income qualifications which must be met in order to apply. If you are currently receiving the scholarship, please watch your mail for the renewal application which will come from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). The process opens on February 1. For more information, please contact Pam Hines at 419-332-5124 phines@bishop-hoffman.net.
Catholic Schools Mass Permission Slip Enclosed you will find a permission slip allowing your child(ren) to attend the Annual Catholic Schools Mass. One permission slip is given per family. Please return by the stated deadline.
Winter Boots Now that winter is upon us, we would like to remind students that when the snow starts falling, to remember to wear boots for outdoors recess. Please note that the dress code states that “fashion boots” are not a part of the dress code, therefore are not allowed to be worn in the classroom. If you like another copy of the dress code, please let the office know. Thank you.
December Christian Living Awards The following students received the Christian Living Award for the month of December. These students were presented their awards after Mass on Thursday, January 10th. Dalton Mendoza-KM
Allyson Dickman-3D
Ben Hanes-KS
Madeline Jividen-3B
Mila Gutierrez-1G
Addie Peterson-4C
Reagan Shaffer-1L
Allie Trickett-4A
Crew Cummings-1D
Martin Groweg-5N
Marlee Brust-2H
Abby Stachowiak-5D
Molly Brudzinski-2R
Emma Kelbley-6L
Ellie Holbrook-6P
Presidents’ Day In honor of Presidents’ Day, there will be no school on Monday, February 18th.
Classroom Door Contest Just before Christmas break, teachers and students held a classroom door decorating contest. Each classroom decorated their classroom door with a Christmas/winter scene. One winner was chosen from from each floor. Congratulations to Mrs. Dry (first floor) and Mrs. Linkenhoker (second floor) for being the winners of this contest. All the remaining classrooms were runner ups
Floor One-Mrs. Dry
Floor Two-Mrs. Linkenhoker
Dress Down/Jeans Day In the past, we have defined a Jeans Day different from a Dress Down Day. To end the confusion in this matter, we are now calling these special event days only as “Dress Down Days”. On these Dress Down Days, students may wear jeans, nice sweat pants, casual clothing, but absolutely NO pajama pants. The rules still apply as stated in the dress code that all clothes need to be school appropriate and always at the discretion of the principal. After School Parent Pick-up Due to the safety of our students and drivers, we are asking parents to collect their child after school and return to their vehicle as soon as possible. By doing so, we can avoid any accident that could possibly be caused by groups gathering in the pathway of drivers and busses. If you need to stay longer after your child exits the school, please meet on the sidewalks in front of the school entrance. Thank you for considering the safety aspect of this matter. Golden Apple Award Through the generosity and kindness of the Jack and Rhodora Family Foundation of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, the Golden Apple Award has been established to honor outstanding individuals who devote their lives to teaching in Catholic Schools. The requirements for a candidate must be: -Practicing Catholic -Full time teacher with minimum 3 years’ experience in the school at which they are currently teaching -Nominated by a teacher, student or parent (if student nominates a teacher in an elementary school, it must be done with a parent.) - Hold a valid license or certification to fulfill both diocesan and state requirements Nominations forms, found in your family envelope, are due to Mr. Perin to verify eligibility by February 1, 2019. Yearbook Order Forms
Enclosed you will find an order form for the 2018-19 yearbook. The price of the yearbook is $16.00 and the order deadline is February 22, 2019. One form is needed for each child Spring Pictures
Spring Picture day is Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Unlike the fall pictures, the spring pictures are not prepaid. Photos will be send home, and it will be your choice whether or not to purchase them. Every child will have their photo taken and students may dress up or wear jeans (no sweatpants). Pictures must be returned if you are not purchasing them. Pictures forms will be sent home at a later date.
BHCS Open House The Open House that was originally set for February 3, 2019 has been rescheduled. More information will come your way at a later date.
Birchard Public Library – Winter Blues Blast Saturday, January 19 Noon - 3 pm Grades K – 6th Got the Winter Blues? Blast those blues away at the library. We'll have a number of awesome activities to choose from: make-it take-it crafts, a huge train set, super-sized and regular games, puzzles, coloring and much more. Registration is required and can be done online at www.birchard .org or by calling 419-334-7101 ext 209. Birchard Public Library – Fremont Canvas & Cocoa Saturday, February 9 10 – 11:30 am Grades K – 6 Come paint with us and create your own tape resist canvas painting to take home. You’ll be able to warm up with a cup of hot cocoa before you go. Be sure to wear your painting clothes. Registration is required and can be done online at www.birchard .org or by calling 419-334-7101 ext 209. Birchard Public Library – Fremont LEGO Challenge Kindergarten – 6th Grade 4:30 – 6:00 pm Thursday, January 17th Thursday, February 21st Drop in and bring your imagination. We’ll supply the LEGOS. Build as a group or on your own. Creations will be on display each month to allow patrons to vote for their theme favorite. Prizes will be awarded No registration is required. Thank You, Birchard Public Library Children’s Department 419-334-7101 ext 209