11/11/2024

Lots of dates to add to the calendar! Please join us today for the Veteran's Day program presented by our fifth graders. God Bless you.

by Saundra Kennison on November 11, 2024

Choose Love…through C.L.O.V.E.R.

Week of November 11, 2024

Dear parents,

It’s that time of the year to remind everyone of our procedures about inclement weather in the winter which could mean a 2-hour delay or School Closing. This week we are checking contact information. I will be sending a practice phone call soon, but I will email parents the morning before the call.

Please join us Wednesday evening for the High School 101 presentation at 6:30pm in the cafeteria.

In Christ,

Mrs. Saundra Kennison, principal

Virtue of the Week: Prudence

Prudence is to reason and act rightly in any situation.

Next Mass Days and Times

All School Mass: NO MASS THIS WEEK - FATHER DANDA IS ON RETREAT. Scriptural Rosary at 8:15am on Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Vocations Cross:

Thursday Class Mass: No Class Mass

DECEMBER RECONCILIATION: 3rd - 8th graders

DEC. 3 - - 4C 1235-120 & 4W 125-210

DEC. 4 - - 3A 1235-120 & 3C 125-210

DEC. 10 - - 6T 1150-1225 & 6P 1235-110

DEC. 12 - - 7T 935-1005 & 6P 1018-1050

DEC. 13 - - 8T 123-156 & 8P 210-245

DEC. 17 - - 5A 925-1005 & 5K 1010-1050

Weekly Attendance

Early is on-time, on-time is late, and late is unacceptable. Goal is 95% or better

Week of November 4, 2024 - Overall weekly attendance = 92.%

Remember if a student is not at school, they cannot attend extracurricular activities that day.

Reminders and/or New Information

November 11: Veterans Day Program: 2pm in the gym.
Running Club - see attached flyer
CYO winter sports - see attached flyer
Students wanting to participate in La Posada - see attached flyer.
November 26 - Cans in Your Hands
November 26 - 1pm dismissal; NO ASAP.
Pre-K - 2nd Grade Christmas Program - 7pm - December 12, 2024
St. Nicholas Day - Friday, December 6, 2024
Monday, December 9, 2024 - Holy Day - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
December 19th - Polar Express Day
December 20th - 1pm Dismissal
December 21, 2024 -January 5, 2025 - Christmas Break

Parent Presentations - Mark your calendars

High School 101- November 13, 2024, 6:30pm in the school cafeteria.

This presentation is for St. Malachy and St. Susanna parents of 6th - 8th graders to learn more about high school diploma requirements, scholarships, and placement tests.
8th graders will have a presentation in the morning.

Social Media and Internet Safety - November 20, 2024, 6pm in the Holy Family Room. The presenter is Tiffany Preston. Ms. Preston is an Assistant District Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana.

Here are a few important dates to put on your calendar!

First Placement Test December 7th at 9:00 am! Doors open at 8:30 to register!! This is for any student attending a Catholic High School.

Make an appointment for your child to spend the school day with us and see what a day at Cardinal Ritter looks like. https://www.cardinalritter.org/page/raider-for-the-day
Just a friendly reminder, applications for next year open on October 18th. Get your applications in early to avoid any anxiety as your child moves onto high school.
Volleyball Club - Flyer attached.

https://www.cardinalritter.org/page/application-process

Volunteer opportunities

Interested in being a parent volunteer? All school volunteers are required to complete Safe Parish training prior to volunteering. Click here to complete the training. The code to enter is archindy2021.
Need donations for the Shamrock Store. 1 service hour for every $10 spent.

Extracurricular Activities and CYO Games - Go Shamrocks!

Good Luck to all student athletes!

Girls volleyball tournament begins this week. Good luck!

Monday, November 11, 2024

Cadet A girls’ green volleyball vs. Lumen Christi @ St. Matthew, 8pm

56B girls’ green volleyball vs. Ss. Fran & Clare @ St. Luke, 6pm

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Friday, November 15, 2024

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Spiritwear, Pro-Life Shirts, and uniform shirts

You can purchase shirts at Rose Promotions – https://www.rosepromos.com/collections/st-malachy

School Needs and/or Employment Opportunities

We always need substitute teachers. Contact Lori Koontz if you want more information or are interested in being a sub. .

Helpful links

School website - https://stmalachy.org/school/

Student/Parent Handbook and Calendar - https://stmalachy.org/handbook/

Library Website https://smp-ind.kari.opalsinfo.net/bin/home#0

School data - IDOE -GPS Data - https://stmalachy.org/school/about/idoe-gps-data/

Report an Incident Link

Record your service hours

St. Malachy Catholic School’s Mission:

“Today we will be Learning, Loving and Living with Christ”

C.L.O.V.E.R.

C = CONFESSION

L = LIFE

O = OUR LADY

V = VOCATIONS

E = EUCHARIST

R = REVEALED WORD

In Christ,

Mrs. Saundra Kennison

Principal

About the Author

Saundra Kennison

Confirmation name

Sarah Ann

My background

BS in Physical Education and Health - IUPUI; MS in School Administration – Indiana Wesleyan

Why do I work at St. Malachy

I truly believe that God called me to St. Malachy; it’s in His plan for me. I love working with all the students and staff at St. Malachy.

Where do I usually sit in Church

Well at school mass, I sit with Mrs. Prahl’s class because Mrs. Prahl was my sponsor when I went through RCIA. However, when I attend mass with my husband, we usually sit in the back not so we can sneak out but because we can sit down quickly and see Jesus in the stained glass.

How would I describe St. Malachy to someone who has never been here

It’s home…where my other family comes to grow. St. Malachy is a family that has very high expectations and students and staff sometimes experience growing pains, but when their time comes to leave St. Malachy they are more than prepared to meet and conquer the next challenge knowing that they can calls us if they ever need help because we are family!

Home, family, pets

I’ve been married to my amazing husband, George, for 27 years. We have three children and one princess (Macy our 2 year old boxer).

Favorite scripture passage

“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength” Philippians 4:13. This is the reason I am capable of doing anything and all praise goes to God.

One memory of church growing up

I didn’t like going to church because it seemed so long, but now as an adult, I love going to mass to celebrate!

Favorite quote

"If you take care of the small things, the big things take care of themselves” Emily Dickinson