8/19/2024

Have a blessed week!

by Saundra Kennison on August 19, 2024

Choose Love…through C.L.O.V.E.R.

Week of August 19, 2024

Dear parents,

Unfortunately, our school social worker, Ms. Kamellah Fluker, decided to resign due to caring for a family member full-time. We ask for prayers for her and her family as this is never easy and requires such strength. The position has been posted with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. If you know of anyone, they can apply using this link, https://archindy.applicantpro.com/jobs/3387434.

Overall, afternoon dismissal has been smooth, but can be slow at times. We will always place safety and accuracy ahead of speed. We will not dismiss the parking lot until all children are accounted for and all children are in their vehicles with all doors closed. We appreciate your cooperation and patience.

We still have a few yearbooks, 10 softbacks and 12 hardbacks. Contact Mrs. Ellis if you would like to purchase one. Softback books are $20 and hardback books are $25. .

Our middle school Shamrock Store has very little inventory. If you would like to donate items, you can earn 1 service hour for every $10 spent. I’ve attached a list of items needed. Send items into the office marked specifically for the Shamrock Store.

In Christ,

Mrs. Saundra Kennison, principal

Next Mass Days and Times

All school Mass: Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Vocations Cross: 7F

Thursday Class Mass:8th grade

Reader 1	Head Sacristan	Sacristan 1	Sacristan 2
Lyla Hunter	Kenzie Richer	Jude Borem	Nuala Sweeny

Petitions	MC	Incense	Boat	Cross	Chalice	Missal
Deacon Dan	Connor Harrity	Leo Ellis	Braden Capps	Sean Gehring	Kasey Dial	Noah Wright
	Ben Hopf

Torches

Raylan Stutz

Ayrton Stutz

Levi Buck

Jonah Kiefer

Lincoln Nesbit

Kyle Gibson

Reminders and/or New Information

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

Week of August 12, 2024 - Overall weekly attendance = 94%

Here is the link to the Back-to-School forms:

Morning care opens at 6:45am - $1 per day for each child. Pay with cash.
PTO meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. First meeting is on August 21st 6:45pm in the art room. Enter at the Gym Entrance doors. Jaymie Regan is St. Malachy’s PTO president. You can reach her at
Middle School Parent Meeting - Aug 27, 2024 at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria. Enter through the gym entrance door #2. All are welcome, but it is geared more so for new middle school parents.
Country Fair volunteers earn 2 service hours for every 1 hour served. Use this link to signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4BA9AC2BAB9-50465091-2024

Please call our Guidance Office, 317-924-4333 ext 420, to schedule a tour or to get more information.

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.
Country Fair volunteers earn 2 service hours for every 1 hour served. Use this link to signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4BA9AC2BAB9-50465091-2024
Grandparents’ Day Grandparents Day 2024

Extracurricular Activities and CYO Games - Go Shamrocks!

Good Luck to all student athletes!

Monday, August 19, 20224

56A green girls’ Kickball vs. St. Roch @ St. Roch, 5pm

56B green girls’ Kickball vs. St. Luke @ St. Malachy, 5pm

56B white girls’ Kickball vs. St. Pius @ St. Malachy 6pm

Cadet girls’ Kickball vs. St. Roch@ St. Malachy, 6pm

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

3rd girls’ Kickball vs. St. Barnabas @ St. Malachy, 5pm

3rd girls’ Kickball vs. St. Simon @ St. Malachy, 6:30pm

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

4th girls’ Kickball vs. Nativity @ St. Malachy, 6pm

56A green girls’ Kickball vs. Little Flower @ St. Malachy, 5pm

56B green girls’ Kickball vs. Nativity @ Nativity, 5pm

56B white girls’ Kickball vs. St. Matthew @ St. Matthew, 6pm

Cadet girls’ Kickball vs. Nativity @ Nativity, 6pm

Thursday, August 22, 2024

4th girls’ Kickball vs. Christ the King @ Christ the King, 6pm

Friday, August 23, 2024

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Sunday, August 25, 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/

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

8/19/2024

Have a blessed week!

About the Author

Saundra Kennison

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School Information

PTO

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