9/23/2024

Can't wait for Country Fair! Remember we have an E-Learning Day this Friday, Sept. 27th and so our school building will be closed. Enjoy your week!

by Saundra Kennison on September 23, 2024

Choose Love…through C.L.O.V.E.R.

Week of September 23, 2024

Dear parents,

The 2024 Pennies for Pigs week was the most successful EVER! As a school we contributed 38 pigs or $5700. This is a St. Malachy School record! Thank you so much for your generosity! Here are the results:

1st place - 1st & 8th grade brought in $2,033.71. They will receive an ice cream treat and the class can be casual the week of September 30th (not Wednesday because it’s a Mass day)

2nd place - 2nd & 4th grade brought in $1,735.43. We are rewarding them with an ice cream treat and they can be casual on Monday, September 30.

The entire student body can be casual on Thursday, September 26th for setting a school record of $5,700.

Don’t forget to order pictures: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/st-malachy-school/fall-pictures-9-19-2024-71/optIn

In Christ,

Mrs. Saundra Kennison, principal

Next Mass Days and Times

All School Mass: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Vocations Cross: 1R

Thursday Class Mass: 2nd grade

Reader 1	Head Sacristan	Sacristan 1	Sacristan 2
JD Gavin	Claire Nesbit	Jude Borem	Erin Duke

Petitions	MC	Incense	Boat	Cross	Chalice	Missal
Deacon Dan	Connor Harrity	Damian Cain	Jordan Reynolds	Pete Rushenberg	Parker Schenkel	Peter McCluskey
	Ben Hopf

Torches

Matthew Bell

Mickey Sweeney

Kyle Gibson

Max Rushenberg

Miles Nesbit

Luke Sippel

Weekly Attendance

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

Week of September 16, 2024 - Overall weekly attendance = 94%

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

Reminders and/or New Information

September 23 - October - Coats for Kids
September 24 - Cans in Your Hands (Casual attire for bringing in canned food item)
September 24 - Cardinal Ritter High School Parent Preview Night
September 27 - E-Learning Day (students do not come to school)
September 27 & 28 - Country Fair
October 4 - End of the first quarter
October 4 - Adoration & Benediction
October 5 - 8th grade garage sale (8am - 2pm)
October 9 & 10 - Conferences - Dismiss at 1pm
October 11 - No School
October 14 - 18 - Fall Break

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

September 24, 2024 at 6pm in the middle school science room for a Parent Preview Night Hosted by President of Cardinal Ritter, Jo Hoy and Jamie Liston, Director of Admissions.
October 11 CYO Night at Marian University. Ritter vs. Scecina, 7pm.
Oct. 22 - 24 High School Placement Test Workshop 3:30 - 5:00. This placement test workshop is for anyone attending a Catholic high school in the fall of 2025.
See the attached flyer for the dates and times of the HIGH PLACEMENT TEST.

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
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!

Saturday, September 28, 2024

4th grade girls’ white volleyball vs. Christ the King @ Christ the King, 10am

56C girls’ green volleyball vs. Christ the King @ Christ the King, 12pm

56B girls’ white volleyball vs. St. Luke @ St. Luke, 11am

Cadet A girls’ green volleyball vs. Holy Spirit, 11am

Cross Country Meet - Hosted by St. Jude @ Blue River CC Course Shelbyville - 2 pm start time.

4th grade football vs. St. Luke @ St. Luke, 9am

Sunday, September 29, 2024

4th grade girls’ green volleyball vs. Nativity @ Nativity, 2pm

56B girls’ green volleyball vs. St. Pius @ St. Pius, 4pm

56A girls’ green volleyball vs. Ss. Fran. & Clare @ CYO Center 3pm

Cadet B girls’ green volleyball vs. Nativity @ Nativity, 4pm

3rd grade football vs. St. Pius @ Cardinal Ritter, 1:00 pm

56 grade football vs. Johnson Co. Catholic Blue@ Cardinal Ritter, 3:30 pm

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