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Nativity School Newsletter
May 6, 2008

May – The Month We Honor Mary
A long tradition in our Church is to honor Mary, the mother of God during the month of May. You’ll see in the display case in the main hall a variety of pictures of Mary from a variety of artists. Our goal with this display is to visually communicate that Mary is a model for all people throughout all of history.

Mary Service
Join us as we honor Mary, Mother of God, next
Tuesday evening, May 13 at 7 pm in Church.

New in Nativity’s Hallway
The next time you’re in the main hall, take a look at the display cases. You’ll see the projects completed by our delegates that visited Otto Hahn Gymnasium in April. There are reports on German immigration to the USA as well as a scrapbook of the visit. There are also photos and related information on Torkinmaki School in Kokkola, Finland. Direct contact with students from around the world - it’s all part of Nativity’s Global Education Program

The Buy One Get One Free Book Fair is Coming!!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming back to our own Nativity school library! Stop in and stock up on books to read all summer long!! Students will visit the Book Fair during their regular library time. This Book Fair is buy one book, poster or software and get another of equal value or less absolutely FREE!! The Book Fair hours are as follows:

 • Tuesday May 20th from 8am to 5pm
 • Wednesday May 21st from 8am to 7:45pm (OPEN LATE FOR PTA OPEN HOUSE)
 • Thursday May 22nd from 8am to 5pm

Mother’s Day Concert
Friday, May 9
1:50 p.m. (new time!)
Grades K-3

Math Placement Test
As you know from the curriculum nights in January the students in grades 5, 6 and 7 will take a math placement test this month. The fifth and sixth grade test was developed by the teachers and will cover all of the material from this year. Students may want to take some time to review concepts taught earlier in the year. The 7th graders will take the Algebra Aptitude Test which looks at thinking skills and readiness for Algebra. The results of the tests, together with scores from the quantitative section of the InView Test and the math achievement section of the Terra Novas will determine the math group for next year. The testing schedule is as follows: Tuesday, May 13 - 5th grade test; Monday, May 12th - 6th grade test; Wednesday, May 14th, 7th grade test. All of the students will take the test at the same time, in the cafeteria, with Mr. Herring proctoring the session. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Buchino or Mr. Herring.


Market Day News
Thank you for all of your Market Day orders this month! We’re looking forward to seeing you when you pick up your Market Day order TONIGHT (May 6th) between 6:30pm and 7:30pm. If you have any questions please contact Mark Milliron at 531-1117. Thank you for your continued support.

Alumni Association Invites 8th Graders and Moms to Celebrate our Newest Alums…..
at our June 21 “Perennially Yours” Fashion Luncheon. Boys are invited to work the event in various roles, while girls and moms are encouraged to attend for our special $50/pair offer! Last year’s Fashion Luncheon featured a mother/daughter modeling duo which set the stage for this year’s introduction of more 8th graders and mom models to join the runway with our diverse lineup of Nativity friends and alums. Celebrate with alums, mothers of alums, and a wide circle of friends who boast roots to Nativity School.

Mark your calendar for the Saturday, June 21 alumni event and look for more information on your initiation into Nativity’s Alumni Association at this year’s “Perennially Yours” Fashion Luncheon… and Perennial Sale.

Choose to be a “Prayer Partner” for one of our First Communicants and continue the beautiful tradition at Nativity.
The “Prayer Partner” program, organized through St. Anns, matches a parishioner with one of our students for support and prayer in preparation for this blessed sacrament of initiation…and reinforces the role of Nativity’s faith community in supporting our young church members! As a "Prayer Partner," you would send one or more notes or cards to your First Communicant prior to the May celebration. To get matched up with a First Communicant, email megmuething@msn.com or call 351-9819.

May 8 is Nativity’s Next IHN Hosting Night….
to serve homeless families at Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church.
If you are signed up for Dinner (5:30), Children’s Activities (6:30 – 8), Evening Hosts (7-9), or Overnight Hosts (9 p.m. – 6 a.m.), circle the date! Call Meg Muething, 351-9819 or Liz Bellew, 631-0790 with any questions on this hosting night or the program in general.

Nativity Summer Sports Camp News
Summer is almost here. It’s not too late to sign up for Mr. Arbogast’s Sports Camp. The question has come up frequently over the past week whether there was still room. YES! Registration has been going well, but we still have space available. You can get a brochure in the office of from Mr. Arbogast. Better yet, visit www.arbogastsportservices.com. Here you will find all the information you need for Nativity Summer Sports Camp, “One on One Sports,” and “A Day on the Lake” fishing guide service. These are services that Mr. Arbogast will be providing through the summer and the 2008-09 school year. For more information see the flyer in the back of this week’s newsletter.

Printer Cartridge Recycling
Please continue to send in used printer cartridges for recycling to the school office. There is a collection box outside the office for dropoff. We have been paid over $200 so far this year for our efforts. Thank you for your support.


It’s Not Over Until It’s Over
Just a reminder to do all you can to help your son/daughter keep focused on the remaining weeks of this school year. There is still a lot of the curriculum to cover so they need to stay focused. It’s hard to do when the weather is nice. Let’s look upon this as an opportunity to strengthen our self-control, commitment, and desire to learn at every opportunity. Be clear in communicating your expectations. Your support will make a difference.

First Communion May 18, 2008 1:30pm
First Communion pew marker/banners were due to the Religious Education Office by May 1
First Communion Liturgical Ministers Needed

Lectors: Heidi Knellinger 2nd reading; Kim Garry, Prayer of the Faithful (1 more lector is needed) Servers: Claire Benken, Emma & Neil Garry, Jake Childs, Courtney Lamb, Ben Sudberry; Eucharistic Ministers: Jackson Sechrist, Mary Lennard, Chris Cain, Kathy Palczynski, Ceal Bellman, Mark Lamb, Barbara Pipper, Mary Lennard, Michael Schreiber, Tim Boesen, Robert Ramsey. Gift Bearers: Dressing Family. Contact Tim Cronin at tmcronin@fuse.net if you can serve as a lector for First Communion.

First Communion will be celebrated at 1:30pm on May 18. 9 Eucharistic ministers and 2 lectors are still needed. Please contact Tim Cronin at tncronin@fuse.net if you or someone in your family can help.

May 15-Practice & pictures in Church 6:30pm. (Children should come dressed as they will on May 18.)

Incidentals
Dress code: “Sunday best”. Veils are optional. No flash photography (please inform your families and friends), no gloves, purses, rosaries, prayer books (the children will be using the worship aid with the rest of the assembly. This is what they are being initiated into.). For questions contact Tim Cronin at tmcronin@fuse.net

I HOPE YOU FOUND YOUR BLUE BOOK…
Completed blue books may be turned in until Wednesday, May 28th in order to qualify for this year’s Literary Award Book Club. Have you checked with your teacher about what award-winning books were read in class? Have you checked your list of AR books that you read against the award-winning book list? In the blue book, mark down the date when you finished the book, have your parent initial it, and when you have the requirements completed (only 10 books in the grade-appropriate categories), turn the blue book into the office. If you have any questions, please contact Susanne Hagerty (sjhagerty@gmail.com or 351-6818).

Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis is the 2008 Coretta Scott King Book Author Award Winner, plus it is a 2008 Newbery Honor Book. (It only counts for one category in your book.) Elijah is the first free-born child in Buxton, a Canadian community of escaped slaves, in 1860. With masterful storytelling, vibrant humor, and poignant insight into the realities of slavery and the meaning of freedom, Curtis takes readers on a journey that transforms a “fra-gile” 11-year-old boy into a courageous hero. … Courtesy of www.ala.org (American Library Association website).

John Castellini Memorial Golf Outing and Family /Friends Picnic Hosted by the Nativity Athletic Boosters.
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008
The Fifth Annual John Castellini Memorial Golf Outing and Family /Friends Picnic hosted by the Nativity Athletic Boosters will be held at Winton Woods on Saturday, May 17, 2008. The golf portion of the event will be at Winton Woods – The Mill Course with tee times beginning at 11:00am on both the front and back nines.

There are still tee times available and there is ample room at the Picnic Area. Golf Responses must be received by Friday 5/9/08.

ALL PROCEEDS from this event will be dedicated to the Endowment of TheJohn Castellini Coach Award Fund which is administered by the Nativity Athletic Boosters.

This event is an opportunity for all Nativity families – old and new – to come together for a great outing and family picnic.

Golf Registration, Picnic Reservation and Hole Sponsor forms were in an earlier Home News but can be obtained again by e-mailing your request to whagerty@fuse.net. QUESTIONS? Call Bill Hagerty at 513-706-6661.

 

Calendar of Events
 • Tuesday, May 6 Market Day Pick-Up 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
 • May 8, 9, 10 Nativity Players Working
 • Thursday, May 8 Math Challenge Test, 3:15
 • Friday, May 9 Mother’s Day Concert, Gr. K-3, 1:50 p.m. (new time)
 • Tuesday, May 13 Mary Service, 7 pm ~ Graduation Photos, 6:15 pm
 • Thursday, May 15 Rogation Day Prayer Service ~ Map Test of the World, 3:15 pm ~ First Communion Practice, 6:30 p.m.
 • Sunday, May 18 First Communion, 1:30 p.m.
 • Monday, May 19 Principal’s Advisory Committee, 7 pm
 • May 20, 21, 22 Book Fair
 • Tuesday, May 20 8:15 Mass, Gr. 1-4 Boosters Meeting, 8 pm
 • Wednesday, May 21 2:00 Dismissal ~ PTA Meeting / Publishing Center Open House
 • 1st Grade Multicultural Dinner, 6 pm
 • Friday, May 23 4th Grade to Taft Museum ~ 6th Grade International Fest
 • Monday, May 26 No Classes, Memorial Day
 • Wednesday, June 4 10 am Award Assembly, Grades 4 – 8 Graduation, 7:30
 • Thursday, June 5 Spirit Day, noon dismissal ~ Closing Prayer Service, 7 pm

 

Nativity School Newsletter
April 29, 2008

Student Exchange Comings and Goings
On Sunday we welcomed home the Nativity delegation from their two–week visit to Otto Hahn Gymnasium in Geesthacht, Germany. They brought with them many tales of their journeys and their new friendships made.

On Monday we said farewell and hei hei to our friends from Torkinmaki School in Kokkola, Finland. Their two-week stay here at Nativity was filled with many fun activities and all seemed to agree that it went by too quickly.
On Friday we will send the delegation from Long Cheng Middle School in Liuzhou, China on their way to the next part of their American adventure. From here they have made arrangements to travel to New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles before returning home.

Thanks so much to all of the host families who opened their homes and their hearts to our visitors from China and Finland. And thanks to all the students and faculty at Nativity for welcoming the visitors into the classrooms and on the playground. The global perspective is an important part of the mission of Nativity School, and a part that requires the support of the community to flourish. We thank you for your support.

Alumni Association Invites 8th Graders and Moms to Celebrate our Newest Alums…..
... at our June 21 “Perennially Yours” Fashion Luncheon. Boys are invited to work the event in various roles, while girls and moms are encouraged to attend for our special $50/pair offer! Last year’s Fashion Luncheon featured a mother/daughter modeling duo which set the stage for this year’s introduction of more 8th graders and mom models to join the runway with our diverse lineup of Nativity friends and alums. Celebrate with alums, mothers of alums, and a wide circle of friends who boast roots to Nativity School.

Mark your calendar for the Saturday, June 21 alumni event and look for more information on your initiation into Nativity’s Alumni Association at this year’s “Perennially Yours” Fashion Luncheon… and Perennial Sale.

Choose to be a “Prayer Partner” for one of our First Communicants
and continue the beautiful tradition at Nativity. The “Prayer Partner” program, organized through St. Anns, matches a parishioner with one of our students for support and prayer in preparation for this blessed sacrament of initiation…and reinforces the role of Nativity’s faith community in supporting our young church members! As a "Prayer Partner," you would send one or more notes or cards to your First Communicant prior to the May celebration. To get matched up with a First Communicant, email megmuething@msn.com or call 351-9819.

May 8 is Nativity’s Next IHN Hosting Night….
to serve homeless families at Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church. If you are signed up for Dinner (5:30), Children’s Activities (6:30 – 8), Evening Hosts (7-9), or Overnight Hosts (9 p.m. – 6 a.m.), circle the date! Call Meg Muething, 351-9819 or Liz Bellew, 631-0790 with any questions on this hosting night or the program in general.

Did you Find It? Did You Find “Blue Book”?
Completed blue books may be turned in until Wednesday, May 28th in order to qualify for this year’s Literary Award Book Club. Have you checked with your teacher about what award-winning books were read in class? Have you checked your list of AR books that you read against the award-winning book list? In the blue book, mark down the date when you finished the book, have your parent initial it, and when you have the requirements completed (only 10 books in the grade-appropriate categories), turn the blue book into the office. If you have any questions, please contact Susanne Hagerty (sjhagerty@gmail.com or 351-6818).

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick is the 2008 Caldecott Medal winner. From an opening shot of the full moon setting over an awakening Paris in 1931, this tale casts a new light on the picture book form. Hugo is a young orphan secretly living in the walls of a train station where he labors to complete a mysterious invention left by his father. In a work of more than 500 pages, the suspenseful text and wordless double-page spreads narrate the tale in turns. Neither words nor pictures alone tell this story, which is filled with cinematic intrigue. Black and white pencil illustrations evoke the flickering images of the silent films to which the book pays homage… Courtesy of www.ala.org (American Library Association website).

Green News
Last week was Earth Day and lots of our students took part! The fourth grade classes, under the direction of Mrs. Burwinkel and Mrs. Foster, led the way by cleaning up our school campus. They all donned rubber gloves and each had their own collection bag, all provided by Keep Cincinnati Beautiful! Way to go 4th graders!!

Students in grades K through 3 were entertained and informed by a great group of high school students from Clark Montessori, who performed an Anti-Litter play called the Wartville Wizard! If they haven’t told you already, ask your students how the Wizard was able to clean up Wartville! After the play, a Cincinnati police officer spoke about litter, and the students all took an Anti-Litter Pledge.

Fact: In the city of Cincinnati, the fine for littering by an adult is $144, and applies to litter as small as a gum wrapper. In comparison, the fine for littering in Canada is $1000! Looks like we have a bargain, but unfortunately, it shows on our city streets and neighborhoods as well.

Take Action: Try keeping a small garbage bag in your car, to collect any garbage you may have. Better yet, keep an extra bag with you, and when you notice litter just pick it up! We’re all better off when our streets and sidewalks are litter-free, and everyone can make a difference!

Regarding last week’s information about lawn care, here are a couple resources. If you’re in the market for a new lawn mower, check out mantis.com for a great battery-powered push mower that’s not only quiet, but light weight as well. Lowes also carries a line of battery-powered lawn care tools, made by Black & Decker.

ReBag Update
As of last Friday, the reBags are still on back order. If you ordered and paid for bags but are tired of waiting, please contact Beth Muething (531-6128) for a refund. Otherwise, we hope to have the order before school lets out. Sorry for the inconvenience! These bags are VERY popular!

Return the Warmth
We will be collecting PET #1 plastic bottles (water, pop, juice, Gatorade etc.) until the end of May. Our first pick up weighed in at 60 pounds, and we’re judged by the number of bottles per student so we can compete with larger schools. Some parishioners have offered to collect bottles from neighbors and co-workers! All bottles can be placed in the cans located in the cafeteria hallway by the telephone. (Empty bottles only, please!) Thanks for your support!

First Communion May 18, 2008 1:30pm
First Communion pew marker/banners were due to the Religious Education Office by May 1
First Communion Liturgical Ministers Needed

Lectors: Heidi Knellinger 2nd reading; Servers: Claire Benken, Emma & Neil Garry, Jake Childs, Courtney Lamb, Ben Sudberry; Eucharistic Ministers: Jackson Sechrist, Mary Lennard, Chris Cain, Kathy Palczynski (6 more Eucharistic ministers are needed, 2 more lectors are needed.) Contact Tim Cronin at tmcronin@fuse.net if you can serve as a Eucharistic minister or lector for First Communion.

First Communion will be celebrated at 1:30pm on May 18. 9 Eucharistic ministers and 2 lectors are still needed. Please contact Tim Cronin at tncronin@fuse.net if you or someone in your family can help.

May 15-Practice & pictures in Church 6:30pm. (Children should come dressed as they will on May 18.)

Incidentals     Dress code: “Sunday best”. Veils are optional. No flash photography (please inform your families and friends), no gloves, purses, rosaries, prayer books (the children will be using the worship aid with the rest of the assembly. This is what they are being initiated into.). For questions contact Tim Cronin at tmcronin@fuse.net

Tenth Annual Flying Pig Marathon Sunday, May 4, 2008 Nativity has a substantial fund raising opportunity.
Water Station Volunteers – This is your chance to play a most important role (at certain points water is all that seems important) in what has become one of Cincinnati’s premier events. In addition to raising nearly $1,000 for Nativity, you receive a Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon T-Shirt and admission (including free food) to the Marathon Victory Party. This is a REALLY FUN – volunteer opportunity. This year our mile 13.5 water station assignment is again at 3975 Erie Ave and is very easy to get into and out of – Take Ridge Road south across Madison and turn left on Brotherton (first light). At bottom of hill (first light again) turn right on Rosslyn and follow Rosslyn to Erie Ave., our water station is where Rosslyn dead ends into Erie. If you arrive before 7:30 am you should still be able to cross Erie into ample off street parking. If you will arrive after 7:30 am simply park on Rosslyn and walk the approximately 1 block to Erie.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FLUID STATION VOLUNTEER FORM AND LIABILITY RELEASE FOR EACH PERSON AT THE PIG WEBSITE – www.flyingpigmarathon.com. Click on VOLUNTEERS at top of page, click VOLUNTEER FORM then go the online form section and click on SIGN UP WITH A REGISTERED GROUP. Scroll to Nativity Parish in the alphabetical list of groups. The password you need to join the Nativity Parish Group is NAT and it IS Case Sensitive.
Also, once you complete the registration it will say our station is open 6:45 to 10:30 am – actually we are ok if we are staffed 7 to 10 am and it is great if you can only be there for the 7 to 8:30 am OR the 8:30 to 10 am shift. While you are on-line PLEASE e-mail me your shift selection at whagerty@fuse.net so I can make sure we’re OK on both shifts. SIGN-UP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, But not later than Friday April 25, 2008. Directions and other details to follow. Questions? – Contact Bill Hagerty – 731-4861, e-mail whagerty@fuse.net

Printer Cartridge Recycling
Please continue to send in used printer cartridges for recycling to the school office. There is a collection box outside the office for dropoff. We have been paid over $200 so far this year for our efforts. Thank you for your support.
Jumper Lost April 9th

A girl’s jumper was left at the Parish Office after the Passport application meeting.
Ruzga is on the label. Please return it to Mrs. Foster’s fourth grade if you come across it. Thanks.

St. Vincent DePaul Collection Box
You may have noticed the collection box for St. Vincent DePaul next to the parish office building. You are encouraged to place clean, usable clothing and small household items in the box. The items will be donated to benefit the needy folks in our area.

Car Wash
The Purcell Marian Latin Club is having a car wash on Saturday, May 3rd from 11am-3pm in Nativity’s parking lot. Proceeds will be used to fund their annual trip to Rome. Thanks in advance for your support!

Mother’s Day Concert
Friday, May 9
1:30 p.m.
Grades K-3

Attention Girls Basketball players and Boys/Girls Soccer Players:
Sign up for Fall Soccer for Boys/Girls and Girls fall Basketball will be held Saturday May 3rd from 10am-12pm. We will also have sign ups for these sports on Wednesday, May 7th from 6:00 -7:30 pm. The 2008-09 Booster fee $50.00 will be collected at this time. Please mark these very important dates for the Fall Sports. If you are not able to make either time, please contact the Coordinator for that particular sport. Boys Soccer: Molly Cain, Girls Soccer: Mike Kiley and Girls Basketball: Missi Bain

Calendar of Events
 • May 1, 2, 3 Nativity Players Working
 • Thursday, May 1 8:15 Mass, Gr. K-8
 • Friday, May 2 Farewell Assembly for Chinese, 11:15 ~ 3rd Grade to Art Museum ~ Interim Reports go home, Gr. 5-8
 • Tuesday, May 6 8:15 Mass , Grade 1-4 ~ Market Day Pick-Up 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
 • May 8, 9, 10 Nativity Players Working
 • Thursday, May 8 8:15 Mass, Gr. 5-8 ~ Math Challenge Test, 3:15
 • Friday, May 9 Mother’s Day Concert, Gr. K-3, 1:30 p.m.
 • Tuesday, May 13 Mary Service, 7 pm ~ Graduation Photos, 6:15 pm
 • Thursday, May 15 Rogation Day Prayer Service ~ Map Test of the World, 3:15 pm ~ First Communion Practice, 6:30 p.m.

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