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October 18, 2024

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Be sure to check the tabs in this newsletter for more detailed information (updated weekly) from the Counseling Department, Athletics, Campus Ministry, and our school cafeteria. You can also access an archive of Irish Weekly newsletters. (Note: if reading on a PC, the tabs are across the top of the picture; if reading on a cell phone, the tabs are in the top left drop-down menu.)

DID YOU KNOW? The Counselor's Corner is updated weekly with timely information, and it also has links to a wealth of college planning information, including STVM's website, which has timelines and college planning sections for each grade level.

ID Cards

If you need to purchase a new ID, please follow the steps outlined below. Replacment IDs can be purchased for $10 at the bookstore. If you have never received or have lost your ID, you have until Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024, to replace it. Starting Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024. IDs must be worn around your neck at all times while on campus during school hours. Wearing your ID will be strictly enforced, with no exceptions.

To Purchase a New Student ID:

Request a new ID on Blackbaud.
Pay $10 at the bookstore and obtain a receipt with your name.
Bring the receipt to the attendance office.
Receive your new student ID.

For any questions, please contact Mrs. Palinkas in the attendance office.

Please take care of your ID to avoid losing or damaging it, and note that you are only allowed two ID replacements per school year.

Staff Retreat

On Wednesday, October 16th, our dedicated staff came together for a Staff Retreat at Queen of Heaven Parish. It was a day of reflection, team-building, and spiritual growth. Afterward, everyone gathered at Town Tavern to relax, share stories, and enjoy each other's company. The retreat was a meaningful opportunity to reconnect, recharge, and strengthen the bonds that make our team so special.

Dress Code REminders

As the weather has started to change, we want to remind you of the current dress code, particularly for outerwear. Outerwear purchased at the bookstore or by Lands’ End is permitted to be worn during the school day.

Jackets and hoodies are not permitted.
Team apparel is not to be worn during the school day.
Students are not permitted to wear coats, hats, scarves, and/or gloves on campus during the school day, excluding to/from the Cosgrove or Costigan buildings.
All coats, hats, scarves, blankets, and/or gloves are to be removed upon entering the building and are to remain in the student’s locker until dismissal.

College-bound student athlete info session set for Oct. 24

STVM Athletics will host a college-bound student-athlete and parent informational meeting for any junior and senior interested in playing a sport at the next level. Erik Mathis, senior athletic director for compliance at Cleveland State University, will be our guest speaker, covering topics such as recruiting, questions to ask coaches, financial aid, and eligibility. We hope to see you on Thurs., Oct. 24, at 6 pm in the student center!

Bridging Education and Careers: STVM Career Connections Event

STVM's annual Career Connections will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 8-10:30 am in the LeBron James Arena. Professionals from a wide variety of fields will be on hand to showcase their work and talk with students about their careers. Anyone interested in participating and sharing their career journey with our students should contact Anne Jorgensen at ajorgensen@stvm.com or 330-253-9113 ext. 165

Ms. Lindner's Honors Art Class

Students in Honors Art are requesting material/supply donations for a Wearable Art project they will be working on during the school year. This project will be showcased at the annual Fine Art Festival in May. Any donation of supplies on this list will be greatly appreciated and will allow the students to complete their creations. Your donations can be dropped off at the school's main office. Thank you in advance for being a contributor to our Design Thinking Process in the Visual Art department! Click here for the list of supplies.

International Student Trip to Peru

Mrs. Llerena is excited to announce plans for an international student trip to Peru from July 7-14, 2025! Students will have the opportunity to explore Cusco and Lima, visit historic sites, and immerse themselves in the rich Inca heritage they've studied in class. This experience will help students grow, stand out on college applications, and earn a quarter credit in Spanish.

The deadline to sign up is October 31st. For more details, visit Explorica Peru Trip. For questions, please email tllerena@stvm.com.

STVM Parents Club Hosts
Hocus Pocus Tricks and Treats

It's that spooky time of year! The STVM Parents Club is hosting a Hocus Pocus Tricks and Treats Day for all the STVM Faculty and Staff! Your donations are always appreciated to make this a success! Please review the available slots using the SignUp Genius link below. Please drop off all donations to the school front office by Tuesday, October 29th. If you are bringing donuts, feel free to drop them off on the morning of the event, on Wednesday, October 30th, by 8 am! Click here for the SignUp Genius.

Parent - TEacher Conferences

Please save the date for upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences:

After school on Wednesday, October 30, 3 - 5 PM and 6 - 8 PM. And Thursday, October 31, 8 - 10 AM.

As a reminder, there will be no school for students on Thursday, October 31, or Friday, November 1, 2024.

Tissues and AntiBacterial wipes Needed

We are coming into that season and calling upon our families to kindly donate tissues and antibacterial wipes to help keep our students and teachers healthy. If you can spare an extra box of tissues or wipes, please send them in with your student. We will be collecting them in the LRC space. As always, thank you so much for your help in keeping our students and teachers safe and healthy!

AttendAnce Line Reminders

Parents: If your child is (1) not going to be in school, (2) going to be late to school or (3) leaving early from school, it is critical that you notify the school by calling the attendance line as soon as possible at 330-253-9116.

Grandparent's Day

Please save the date! We are excited to announce this year's Grandparent's Day will take place on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Please use this link to register for Grandparent's Day: Register here.

Annual Mother's Night Out

This year's Mothers' Night Out will be on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at St. George Fellowship Hall. Buffet dinner will begin at 6:00 PM. The cost is $25. Please review the flyer and sign-up form here.

2024 Yearbooks Are In! Plus Submit Photos for this year's Yearbook!

The 2024 yearbooks are available for pick up and purchase. There is a limited number of extras available for $65. Books will be distributed to current students soon. Graduates may pick their copy up in the front office or have a sibling or family friend pick them up for them. If you have any questions, contact Beth Dolan at bdolan@stvm.com.

Parents and students are encouraged to submit photos to the yearbook for us to use. Review this flyer or click on this link: eShare photo for Yearbook.

Semester Exam Schedule

The Semester Exam Schedule has been published. View and download the schedule here.

Income Eligibility Guidelines Form for 2024-2025

St. Vincent-St. Mary High School does not have a federally funded free/reduced school lunch program. However, thanks to the generosity of our donors, a very limited amount of needs-based funding was available for families who meet specific criteria determined through the online FACTS application. The deadline for this program was August 30, 2024, and all slots are filled.

The Income Eligibility Form distributed to all families at Curriculum Night does not qualify families for free/reduced lunch. This form is mandated by the federal government and qualifies our school for government funding for many programs but NOT a lunch program. If you have not returned this form, please complete it and return it to school as soon as possible.

Do you know k-8 Students interested in STVM?

Kindergarten through 8th grade students are invited to join Club Irish! This fun club is FREE and grants special offers and privileges to our young members. Simply sign up your child by filling out this form. JOIN HERE

Benefits of being a Club Irish member include:

Personalized voucher for free admission to non-playoff, on-campus STVM sporting events with an accompanying adult
Special mail sent to your child's home
Updates and exciting announcements via our quarterly "Club Irish" e-newsletter
Early registration for the STVM summer enrichment programs and camps
Special discounts for online purchases at our STVM Spirit Store
Personalized voucher for a free “Club Irish” t-shirt from the on-campus STVM spirit store
Exclusive access to contests to win STVM swag

shadow at stvm

Registration for shadowing is now open to 8th graders! Register here: SHADOWING AT STVM
The revamped shadowing experience is unlike anything you've seen in years past!
Tell your friends and siblings to check out what makes STVM a cut above the rest!

IMPORTANT DATES

October 21: First Day of the Second Quarter
October 24: NCAA Information Night for Athletes
October 29: PSAT/IOWA Test
October 30/31: Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 31 - November 1: No School
November 7: Career Connections
November 26: Grandparents Day
November 27 - December 2: Thanksgiving Break

IMPORTANT ENROLLMENT EVENTS

November 16: HSPT for 8th Graders
December 14: HSPT for 8th Graders (accommodations)
January 2: 8th Grade High School Application Available
January 10: 8th Grade High School Application Deadline
February 5: 8th Grade Acceptance Letters Postmarked
March 20: 7th Grade Visitation Day
April 2: Open House

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