ST. COLUMBA SHEPHERD
GUIDANCE FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
EACH WEEK THE ST. COLUMBA SHEPHERD
provides all the information you need to know and links to things that you might need to cross off your list. Stay organized by reading it every week and making sure that you add events and deadlines to your calendar!
LET'S DO IT!
DATES TO REMEMBER
2/4 - K & 1st Grade 100 Day Celebration
2/5 - School Mass - 8th Grade Leading Liturgy - 8:15
2/6 - Prayer & Praise Assembly / 2nd Quarter Excellence - 8:15
2/12 - School Mass - Kindergarten Leading Liturgy - 8:15
2/14 - Valentines Parties - 2:30
2/17 - No School - Presidents Day
2/19 - School Mass - 7th Grade Leading Liturgy - 8:15
2/20 - Middle School History Day
2/26- School Mass - 1st Grade Leading Liturgy - 8:15
3/3-3/7 - ITBS Testing
3/4 - Burning of the Palms - 2:15
3/5 - School Mass - Ash Wednesday - 6th Grade Leading Liturgy - 8:15
3/6 - Prayer & Praise Assembly - 8:15 3/10-3/14 - ITBS Retakes
3/11 - Stations of the Cross - 2:15
3/12 - School Mass - 5th Grade Leading Liturgy - 8:15
3/17-3/21 - No School - Spring Break 3/25 - Stations of the Cross - 2:15 3/26 - School Mass - Staff Leading Liturgy - 8:15
3/28 - Middle School Dance - 6:30
With Gratitude for an Incredible Day of Giving
Dear Friends,
We offer our prayers of thanksgiving for your generosity and the gift of God’s infinite charity freely given. May God continue to bless you with a servant’s heart and a generous spirit.
Our 2025 Day of Giving was an overwhelming success, raising over $228,000 and bringing together the generosity of more than 300 donors. The energy and excitement throughout the day was wonderful as our students, teachers, families, alumni, parishioners, friends, and community came together to celebrate our shared success.
Your incredible generosity makes a profound impact on the daily lives of our students and teachers, enriching their educational experiences and strengthening the values that guide us. Your support ensures that our students grow spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally, preparing them to build a better world as loving, serving, compassionate, and forgiving people.
With the deepest appreciation and gratitude, Kevin Chick, Principal
The Classroom with the Most Donors by Noon Receives Crumbl Cookies & Milk or Root Beer Floats (Students will Vote) and Free Dress Day 1st Grade
The Classroom with the Most Overall Donors Receives Bowling Party 3rd Grade
The Classroom with the Most Money Raised Receives Classroom Lunch Party of Choice and Free Dress Day 8th Grade School-Wide Lunch Celebration for 100% Participation Receives Wendy’s Burgers, Fries & Frosty Party and Free Dress Day Every Classroom is a Winner
We can never thank you enough for your faithful support
To learn more or join others in giving, you can do so here https://stcolumbaschoolgiving.org
Thank you for a memorable Catholic Schools Week!
February Lunch Menu
February’s lunch menu is now available HERE.
All gluten free options are noted and the menu can always be found on our website, on the St. Columba School app under parent quicklinks and under the calendar tab on Blackbaud.
Theater Props Needed
Dear St. Columba Community,
We are middle school students in the Theater Design elective. This semester we are working on the spring production of Willy Wonka. We need your help to gather materials! We are looking for:
-pink aluminum cans like Poppi Raspberry Rose, Doc Pop, or Strawberry Lemonade -green plastic bottles like 7 Up and Mountain Dew. These can be any size.
-cogs, springs, and gears. These need to be at least three inches in diameter, but the larger the better. -old climbing ropes in any shade of green. None of these materials will make it back to you, so please don't bring in items that you would want returned. Items can be dropped off at the office. We hope you will come see the show on the 9th and 10th of May!
Thank you for your help!
St. Columba Students
Prayer & Praise Assembly
All families are invited to join us this Thursday, February 4th, at 8:15 for our Prayer & Praise assembly.
Our assemblies each month include lessons from Fr. John and Mr. Chick, an introduction to our monthly Friendzy theme, and recognition of our St. Columba award winners who have gone above and beyond. This month, we will also be honoring our 4th-8th grade students who made honor roll for the 2nd Quarter.
Honor Roll
the following students will be recognized at this week’s assembly for making honor roll for the 2nd Quarter:
Rosie Ehlers, Ayla Estelle, Josie Green, Isla Haroun, Harper Kelley, Daniel Madu, Margot Mainzer, Matthew Manulik, Huxley McCormick, April Monroe, Bryce Morris, Clairey Potter, Jo Ruesz, Thomas-Boyd Smith, Everett Stiefel, Rylan Wissing, Emma Wrona, Griffin Best, Mira Conklin, Beth Cuthbertson, Ian Cuthbertson, Hudson Foreman, Casey Hays, Waylon Herman, Shalaya Jaquez, Jacob Long, Sophia Macho-Seekins, Mattia May, Eden McCrady, Madelyn Robinson, Katie Wallace, Samuel Wheatley, Avery Wilk, Avvy Albrecht, Reece Bird, Dru Ehlers, Mabel Frazier, Jack Kleva, James Manulik, Ivy Nakamoto, Ava Penny, Jack Siggins, Zaria Smith, Pierce Wissing, Lauren Best, Quenton Coon, Samara Cowan, Madeleine Hadrick, Claire Hiang, Luke Martyn, Anna McCrady, Gemma Torres-Deramo, Kian Berghoff, Emily Bird, Christopher Enea, Molly Hays, Karleigh Kinn, Conrad Klotz, Parker Lafferty, Dominic Lochte Bono, Drake Loughman, Mira McMillen, Augusta Moore, Elise Nakamoto
Used Sneakers Wanted
The 7th grade is still participating in a recycling fundraiser and need your help. We have partnered with Gotsneakers which is an organization that will recycle sneakers as well as pay for sneakers in good condition. Help us raise some money, keep old shoes out of landfills, and clean out your closets. There is a box by the main office to drop your snekers off. All proceeds will go to the building fund.
History Day Judges Needed
While there are few people who would list their career as historians, anyone who has written a research paper can judge a History Day project. There are well defined criteria that we can share that make it pretty straight forward. Would you consider helping out with this event? It will be on Thursday, February 20, from 8:00 until about noon. If you are able to assist, please let the office know.
