March 22, 2023

My schedule for March 27 – March 31: M, W (AM) – St. Al’s; T, W (PM) – St. Martins

To our St. Martin of Tours School Families:

Here is a list of some upcoming activities here at school:

Wednesday, March 22 – Confirmation Rehearsal (Sponsors and Candidates), 7:00pm – Church
Thursday, March 23 – Mass, 8:00am Confirmation, 7:00pm – Church (Candidates and Sponsors, 6:30pm in FMH)
Friday, March 24 – Fish Fry, 5:00pm-7:00pm – Fr. Mick Hall
Thursday, March 30 – Mass, 8:00am
Friday, March 31 – Fish Fry, 5:00pm-7:00pm – Fr. Mick Hall (Last one!)
Wednesday, April 5 – Spring Pictures (see info below) Progress Reports sent home/posted on Option C
Friday, April 7 – Good Friday, NO SCHOOL
Sunday, April 9 – Happy Easter – Alleluia, He is Risen!
Monday, April 10-Friday, April 14 – Spring Break, NO SCHOOL

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for our 4 th grade student who tragically passed away this past weekend. As many of you know, we have experienced student and staff loss before and have stuck together and persevered through some very tough times – as we will again. We care very much for the children that we are so fortunate to be around each day and we appreciate your trust that we will do all we can to ensure their well-being. I will make sure to pass along any arrangements as soon as we get them.

I will be out of the office from Thursday, March 30 – Tuesday, April 4 at the ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) Conference in Denver, Colorado. I will return to schools on Wednesday, April 5. I look forward to this conference each year and I am excited to bring back some excellent thoughts and ideas for our school!

Spring pictures will be held on Wednesday, April 5. This picture opportunity is only for families who wish to purchase a photo package, NOT for the entire school. Details will be sent home next week.

We are looking forward to our Confirmation celebration tomorrow evening with Archbishop Schnurr. Mrs. Huff has sent out communications about the plan for the evening – please remember that Candidates and Sponsors should arrive by 6:30pm and meet in Fr. Mick Hall - all other instructions can be found in the communications from Mrs. Huff.

Remember that we are currently enrolling for next year! If you need extra copies of the forms or need any other information, please let us know – 513-661-7609.

Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Fightmaster

Principal

St. Martin of Tours School/St. Aloysius Gonzaga School

March 15, 2023     

My schedule for March 20 – March 24: M (AM), T, W (AM), Th – St. Al’s; M (PM), W (PM), F – St. Martins

To our St. Martin of Tours School Families:

Here is a list of some upcoming activities here at school:

Wednesday, March 15 – Waffle House PTO Fundraiser, 10:00am-8:00pm – 5709 Glenway Ave.
Thursday, March 16 – Mass, 8:00am
Friday, March 17 – Happy St. Patrick’s Day! NO SCHOOL – Teacher In-Service
 Fish Fry, 5:00pm-7:00pm – Fr. Mick Hall
Wednesday, March 22 – Confirmation Rehearsal (Sponsors and Candidates), 7:00pm – Church
Thursday, March 23 – Mass, 8:00am
 Confirmation, 7:00pm – Church
Friday, March 24 – Fish Fry, 5:00pm-7:00pm – Fr. Mick Hall

Open enrollment is currently underway! There could be a situation in which classes may need to be limited due to numbers. You have received your re-enrollment paperwork and we ask that you get that in as soon as possible. If you have any questions or need help, please give the office a call at 513-661-7609.  

Our Archdiocesan approved 2023-2024 school calendar is on the reverse side of this letter, attached to the weekly email, and posted on Option C. 

Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Fightmaster

Principal

St. Martin of Tours School/St. Aloysius Gonzaga School

March 1, 2023                       My schedule for March 6 – March 10: T, W (PM), Th – St. Al’s; M, W (AM), F – St. Martins

To our St. Martin of Tours School Families:

Here is a list of some upcoming activities here at school:

Wednesday, March 1 – Report Cards sent home/posted on Option C
Thursday, March 2 – Mass, 8:00am
Friday, March 3 – Spirit Wear
                             Fish Fry, 5:00pm-7:00pm in Fr. Mick Hall
Thursday, March 9 – Mass, 8:00am
Friday, March 10 – Fish Fry, 5:00pm-7:00pm in Fr. Mick Hall
Sunday, March 12 – Daylight Saving Time begins – Spring Forward 1 Hour!

It is hard to believe that we are 2/3 of the way through the school year! It certainly feels like spring has sprung a bit early with the warmer February temperatures and things are certainly moving along quickly here at school. Please make sure, with the start of a new trimester, that your child/children stay current on their schoolwork and homework so they can start off on the right foot! There are many exciting celebrations coming up this spring, starting with our 7th/8th grade Confirmation in a few weeks – keep an eye on the calendar!

Report Cards are coming home today! Please make sure you look over them with your child/children, sign the envelope, and send it back to school. The Report Cards will also be available on Option C in your Parent Account starting tomorrow morning – you can see them there any time.

Enrollment has started for our incoming Kindergarten class and for our returning families! General enrollment will begin on March 1 and there could be a situation in which classes may need to be limited due to numbers. You have received your re-enrollment paperwork and we ask that you get that in as soon as possible. If you have any questions or need help, please give the office a call at 513-661-7609.

Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Fightmaster

Principal

St. Martin of Tours School/St. Aloysius Gonzaga School

February 22, 2023                 My schedule for Feb. 27 – March 3: M, W (AM), F – St. Al’s; T, W (PM), Th – St. Martins

To our St. Martin of Tours School Families:

Here is a list of some upcoming activities here at school:

Thursday, February 23 – Mass, 8:00am
Friday, February 24 – End of the Second Trimester
                                    Fish Fry, 5:00pm-7:00pm in Fr. Mick Hall
Wednesday, March 1 – Report Cards sent home
Thursday, March 2 – Mass, 8:00am
Friday, March 3 – Spirit Wear
                             Fish Fry, 5:00pm-7:00pm in Fr. Mick Hall

Enrollment has started for our incoming Kindergarten class and for our returning families! General enrollment will begin on March 1 and there could be a situation in which classes may need to be limited due to numbers. You have received your re-enrollment paperwork and we ask that you get that in as soon as possible. If you have any questions or need help, please give the office a call at 513-661-7609.

Report Cards will be sent home NEXT Wednesday, March 1. Please look for those and make sure to go over them with your child/children. Report Cards are an important way for us to communicate with you regarding your child/children’s progress and any concerns. As always, if you have any issues or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s homeroom teacher.

The Family of the Holy Eucharist is asking all school and parish families to participate in the Disciple Maker Index Survey - a survey designed to better inform us of the community that is present at each of our individual parishes/ schools by Monday, February 27 at 11:00pm. Each parish/school community has their own specific link – please follow this link for St. Martin of Tours: https://portal.catholicleaders.org/d/y9g1gy. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this important step for our Parish Family.

As noted above, St. Martin Parish will be holding their Fish Fry this year! The Fish Fry will be held in Fr. Mick Hall from 5:00pm-7:00pm each Friday during Lent, with the exception of Good Friday. Please come and grab a great Lenten meal with great company

Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Fightmaster

Principal

St. Martin of Tours School/St. Aloysius Gonzaga School

February 15, 2023                 My schedule for Feb. 20 – Feb. 24: T (PM), W (AM), Th – St. Al’s; T (AM), W (PM), F – St. Martins

To our St. Martin of Tours School Families:

Here is a list of some upcoming activities here at school:

Thursday, February 16 – Mass, 8:00am
Westside Brewery Fundraiser, 4:00pm-10:00pm
Friday, February 17 and Monday, February 20 – NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, February 22 – Ash Wednesday – Mass, 8:00am
Thursday, February 23 – Mass, 8:00am
Friday, February 24 – End of the Second Trimester

 Enrollment has started for our incoming Kindergarten class and for our returning families! General enrollment will begin on March 1 and there could be a situation in which classes may need to be limited due to numbers. You have received your re-enrollment paperwork and we ask that you get that in as soon as possible. If you have any questions or need help, please give the office a call at 513-661-7609.

 Please make sure to be attentive to the calendar the next couple of weeks. We have some days off coming up and we want to avoid any confusion. We DO NOT have school on Friday, Feb. 17, or Monday, Feb. 20 (Presidents’ Day).  Report Cards will be sent home NEXT Wednesday, March 1. Please look for those and make sure to go over them with your child/children. Report Cards are an important way for us to communicate with you regarding your child/children’s progress and any concerns. As always, if you have any issues or concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact your child’s homeroom teacher

 The Family of the Holy Eucharist is asking all school and parish families to participate in the Disciple Maker Index Survey - a survey designed to better inform us of the community that is present at each of our individual parishes/ schools by Monday, February 27 at 11:00pm. Each parish/school community has their own specific link – please follow this link for St. Martin of Tours: https://portal.catholicleaders.org/d/y9g1gy. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this important step for our Parish Family.

Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Fightmaster

Principal

St. Martin of Tours School/St. Aloysius Gonzaga School

February 8, 2023                           My schedule for Feb. 13 – Feb. 17: T (PM), Th – St. Al’s; T (AM), W – St. Martins

To our St. Martin of Tours School Families:

Here is a list of some upcoming activities here at school:

Thursday, February 9 – Mass, 8:00am
Friday, February 10 – $1 PTO Out of Uniform
Monday, February 13 – NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, February 14 – Happy Valentine’s Day!
Thursday, February 16 – Mass, 8:00am
                                        Westside Brewery Fundraiser, 4:00pm-10:00pm
Friday, February 17 and Monday, February 20 – NO SCHOOL

Enrollment has started for our incoming Kindergarten class and for our returning families! You have received your reenrollment paperwork and we ask that you get that in as soon as possible. If you have any questions or need any other help, please give the office a call at 513-661-7609.

Thank you for your help in getting the word out about our rescheduled Open House. It was good to see some new faces along with the current families who came to visit.

Please make sure to be attentive to the calendar the next couple of weeks. We have some days off coming up and we want to avoid any confusion. We DO NOT have school on Monday, Feb. 13, Friday, Feb. 17, or Monday, Feb. 20 (Presidents’ Day).

Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Fightmaster

Principal

St. Martin of Tours School/St. Aloysius Gonzaga School

February 1, 2023                        My schedule for Feb. 6 – Feb. 10: M, W (AM), F – St. Al’s; T, W (PM), Th – St. Martins

To our St. Martin of Tours School Families:

Here is a list of some upcoming activities here at school:

Wednesday, February 1 – Open House, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Thursday, February 2 – Mass, 8:00am
                                       Confirmation Candidate/Sponsor Retreat, 5:30pm-8:00pm in Activity Center (Gym)
Thursday, February 9 – Mass, 8:00am
Friday, February 10 – $1 PTO Out of Uniform
Monday, February 13 – NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, February 14 – Happy Valentine’s Day!
Thursday, February 16 – Mass, 8:00am Westside Brewery Fundraiser
Friday, February 17 and Monday, February 20 – NO SCHOOL

Our school Open House is TONIGHT from 5:30pm-7:00pm! If you know of any family who has an incoming Kindergartner or other children and they are looking for a school for the 2023-2024 school year, this is a perfect time for them to come and see what St. Martin of Tours has to offer! We will have tour guides on hand that can walk any new families around and school staff will be on hand to answer any questions. You can pass on the school phone number to anyone – 513-661-7609 – and folks are welcome to call us and get more information.

As a reminder, for weather related or emergency closures, you will see St. Martin of Tours on all the local TV stations and, you will receive a One Call Now email, voicemail, and text (if you are opted-in). St. Martin of Tours does NOT follow any other school district – school administration decides on delays or closures. The goal is to make any formal call for delay or cancellation of school by 5:00am. When there is inclement weather, please DO NOT call the school office for information. If school is closed, no one will be in the office and, conversely, if school is open, the office is not fully staffed until around 7:15am, so there may not be anyone available to answer your call.

Enrollment for all of our current families begins today. Please make sure to send all re-enrollment forms back to the office as soon as possible!

Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Fightmaster

Principal

St. Martin of Tours School/St. Aloysius Gonzaga School

January 25, 2023                   My schedule for Jan. 30-Feb. 3: T (PM), W, Th – St. Al’s; M, T (AM), F – St. Martin’s (subject to change due to CSW Mass and other items)

To our St. Martin of Tours School Families:

Here is a list of some upcoming activities here at school:

Thursday, January 26 – Mass, 8:00am
FriDey, January 27 – Who Dey FriDey! (wear your Orange/Black or Bengals gear – uniform bottoms)
Sunday, January 29 – Friday, February 3 – Catholic Schools Week (see schedule)
Wednesday, February 1 – Open House, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Thursday, February 2 – Mass, 8:00am
 Confirmation Candidate/Sponsor Retreat, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, February 9 – Mass, 8:00am

Starting this month, we begin to look at preparing for the 2023-2024 school year. In that respect, enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year will begin for Kindergarten and our current families in February! We reserve February for our current families to enroll so we can ensure there is space for any new students who wish to enroll. Enrollment packets are being prepared and will be sent home soon!

Unfortunately, due to the weather this past Sunday, we had to reschedule our Open House. We will now have our Open House on Wednesday, February 1 from 5:30pm-7:00pm. If you know of any family who has an incoming Kindergartner or other children and they are looking for a school for the 2023-2024 school year, this is a perfect time for them to come and see what St. Martin of Tours has to offer! We will have tour guides on hand that can walk any new families around and school staff will be on hand to answer any questions. You can pass on the school phone number to anyone – 513-661-7609 – and folks are welcome to call us and get more information.

Our schedule for theme days/celebration days during Catholic Schools Week has been posted on Option C and has been emailed home and a hard copy sent home. We are looking forward to celebrating our wonderful school during this week! Please make sure, for our theme days that all outfits are appropriate for school and follow the out of uniform rules. During CSW, illustrator Steve Harpster will be visiting our school. He has an online shop – ShopHarptoons.com – to purchase how-to-draw books and you can save 20% off each order with code St.Martin-Draws. 

Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Fightmaster

Principal

St. Martin of Tours School/St. Aloysius Gonzaga School

January 18, 2023 My schedule for Jan. 23-27: T, W (AM), Th – St. Martin; M, W (PM), F – St. Al’s

To our St. Martin of Tours School Families:

Here is a list of some upcoming activities here at school:

Thursday, January 19 – Mass, 8:00am
FriDey, January 20 – Who Dey FriDey! (wear your Orange/Black or Bengals gear – uniform bottoms)
Sunday, January 22 – Open House, 12:30pm-2:00pm
Thursday, January 26 – Mass, 8:00am
Sunday, January 29 – Friday, February 3 – Catholic Schools Week

Starting this month, we begin to look at preparing for the 2023-2024 school year. In that respect, enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year will begin for Kindergarten and our current families in February! We reserve February for our current families to enroll so we can ensure there is space for any new students who wish to enroll. Enrollment packets
are being prepared and will be sent home soon! 

This Sunday, January 22, we will have our Open House from 12:30pm-2:00pm for any family who wishes to come to see our wonderful school and get enrollment information. If you know of any family who has an incoming Kindergartner or other children and they are looking for a school for the 2023-2024 school year, this is a perfect time for them to come and see what St. Martin of Tours has to offer! We will have tour guides on hand that can walk any new families around and school staff will be on hand to answer any questions. You can pass on the school phone number to anyone – 513-
661-7609 – and folks are welcome to call us and get more information. 

Mrs. Lowe is asking that our 8th graders who have been accepted to any of our Catholic High Schools to please send us a copy of your acceptance letter and let us know where you plan to attend. I know there are acceptance nights coming up in the near future at all of the schools for you to attend and finalize your acceptance. If you are still having any issues, please contact us so we can help you with this process! 

Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated during the week of January 29-February 3. There is a lot planned here at school and we look forward to celebrating St. Martin of Tours! A schedule of events/theme days is posted on Option C, is attached to this email, and will be sent home to you next week. 

Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Fightmaster

Principal

St. Martin of Tours School/St. Aloysius Gonzaga School

January 11, 2023         My schedule for Jan. 16-20: T (PM), W (AM), F – St. Martin; T (AM), W (PM), Th – St. Al’s

To our St. Martin of Tours School Families:

Here is a list of some upcoming activities here at school:

Wednesday, January 11 – Progress Reports released in Option C
Thursday, January 12 – Mass, 8:00am
Monday, January 16 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – NO SCHOOL
Thursday, January 19 – Mass, 8:00am
Sunday, January 22 – Open House, 12:30pm-2:00pm

Progress Reports should be available this evening, if they are not available, please try again in the morning. You must
log in to Option C under your parent/guardian account and under the “Student” tab you will see a “Report Cards” link.
Click on the “Report Card” link and that will bring you to the page where you can select the Trimester 2 Progress Report
for viewing. Please review the Progress Report with your child/children and if you have any concerns, you can contact
your child/children’s homeroom teacher.

Starting this month, we begin to look at preparing for the 2023-2024 school year. In that respect, enrollment for the
2023-2024 school year will begin for Kindergarten and our current families in February! We reserve February for our
current families to enroll so we can ensure there is space for any new students who wish to enroll. Enrollment packets
are being prepared and will be sent home soon!

On Sunday, January 22, we will have our Open House from 12:30pm-2:00pm for any family who wishes to come to
see our wonderful school and get enrollment information. If you know of any family who has an incoming Kindergartner
or other children and they are looking for a school for the 2023-2024 school year, this is a perfect time for them to come
and see what St. Martin of Tours has to offer! You can pass on the school phone number to anyone – 513-661-7609 –
and folks are welcome to call us and get more information.

Today is the day that the Catholic high schools are permitted to send our 8th graders information regarding
acceptance for 2023-2024. There seems to be a trend that high schools are sending out emails, but some may still use
snail-mail, so if you don’t hear today, please be patient (I know that’s not easy – trust me)! Again, if you need any
assistance with this process, please let us know.

Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Fightmaster

Principal

St. Martin of Tours School/St. Aloysius Gonzaga School