March 15, 2019
Under Construction: Building Saints & Scholars!
So much is happening inside the new school building. The north stairs have been installed as well as the elevator shaft. The block door frames are being
completed and duct work for HVAC is ready for installation.
completed and duct work for HVAC is ready for installation.
We have had a good week at St. Nicholas as the weather gets warmer and the kids can play outside more.
Nica has started going into classrooms and seems to enjoy it. It does tire her and she is ready for a nap upon returning to the office.
Construction is moving along and framing will be taking place in the next few weeks. If anyone needs service hours, I am sure teachers could use help boxing up and moving their classrooms towards the end of the school year. We will send out more details in May.
Please take a minute and send me your St Nicholas WOW - I would love to hear why you choose St Nicholas for your child(ren) or a special moment that meant a lot to your family.
Thank you in advance!!
Please keep our third grade in your prayers as they take their I-READ tests on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Have a great weekend! One more week until Spring Break
Nica has started going into classrooms and seems to enjoy it. It does tire her and she is ready for a nap upon returning to the office.
Construction is moving along and framing will be taking place in the next few weeks. If anyone needs service hours, I am sure teachers could use help boxing up and moving their classrooms towards the end of the school year. We will send out more details in May.
Please take a minute and send me your St Nicholas WOW - I would love to hear why you choose St Nicholas for your child(ren) or a special moment that meant a lot to your family.
Thank you in advance!!
Please keep our third grade in your prayers as they take their I-READ tests on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Have a great weekend! One more week until Spring Break
Youth Choir will sing at the 10:30 am Mass this Sunday, March 17th
TONIGHT!
Join us for food, fun and fellowship on Friday, March 15th at the Sunman American Legion for our annual Fish Fry, Baked Potato Bar, and Cake Walk. Donations of desserts for the buffet, cakes for the Cake Walk, and volunteers to help serve our guests are needed – sign up in the entryway of church or contact Renee Jackson at 812-623-4618 or dre@stnicholas-sunman.org if you are able to help.
Upcoming Calendar Events
Friday, March 15
1:50pm Stations of the Cross
Monday, March 18
Students/staff can wear green today
Tuesday, March 19
I-READ TEST - 3rd grade
Friday, March 22
1:50pm Stations of the Cross
Monday, March 25- 28
Spring Break- No School
March 30th- April 3rd
Parish Mission Deacon Ralph Poyo
Sunday, April 14
Steubenville Breakfast
Monday, April 15
6th, 7th & 8th Grade Holy Week Concert
Rube Goldberg Competition
For the first time in school history, St. Nicholas School participated in the Regional Rube Goldberg Machine competition held on Saturday, March 9th at Jac-Cen-Del High School. The team came away with the Judge's Award. The Judge's Award is given to one team in each division who demonstrate creativity, teamwork, and most importantly, Rube Goldberg's never give-up attitude. St. Nicholas was in Division 1 with seven other local elementary/middle schools. Special thanks to Fr. Whittington for sponsoring our team.
More information about Rube...
Last Friday, each class got to see the team in action as they presented their machines to the school. I had several students ask how they can be part of the team next year. The St. Nicholas team is for students in grades 6 - 8 and there is limited space. We found this year that 6 - 8 members is best. The ideal team member needs following qualities: self-motivated, creative, problem solver, dedicated, hard working, works well under pressure, good team player, and grit. Assuming we have a team next year, students can apply to be part of the team in November. Applicants will tell why they want to be on the team and a parent and teacher will need to give their support. More details will be available next school year.
Again, congratulations to our 2019 Rube Goldberg team for representing St. Nicholas. We are proud of you!
Altar Servers
Sunday, March 24, 7 am: Leanne & Lucus Ludwig
Sunday, March 24, 10:30 am: Jacob Hilbert, Ben & Gabe Riehe, Will Rees
MC: Mathew Riehle
Tues, March 19: No Mass
Thurs, March 21: Nate & Caleb Kraus
Fri., March 22: Albert Hudepohl, Peter Miller & Will Rees
Sunday, March 24, 10:30 am: Jacob Hilbert, Ben & Gabe Riehe, Will Rees
MC: Mathew Riehle
Tues, March 19: No Mass
Thurs, March 21: Nate & Caleb Kraus
Fri., March 22: Albert Hudepohl, Peter Miller & Will Rees
Building Saints One Kind Act at a Time
Weekly Winners:
Levi Pierce (3)
Isaac Butz (3)
Congratulations!
Keep up the good work!
21st Century Scholars
ATTENTION 7TH & 8TH GRADE PARENTS!!!!!!!
Deadline for 8th Grade Students to apply for 21st Century Scholars is Approaching
21st Century Scholars is a program that will pay for tuition at any Indiana college. Students can enroll in the program as early as the 7th-grade year but MUST enroll by June 30th of their student's 8th-grade year. That deadline is fast approaching! Don't miss out on the opportunity for free money for a college tuition. Go to: https://scholars.in.gov/ to sign up for 21st Century Scholars.
***If your family is eligible for Free and Reduced Lunches, your child may be eligible for 21st Scholar, to help pay for your child's college. Please visit the website above for more information.
Players Needed!
Milan is in need 3rd and 4th grade boys who are interested in playing baseball this year. Please call Brad Voss 812-576-5000 if interested.Photo Gallery
Have a happy and safe St. Patrick's day!
- Office Staff
