May 17, 2023

My schedule for May 22 – May 26: 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, May 18 – Mass, 8:00am
Friday, May 19 – LAST DAY FOR 8th GRADERS and 8th grade trip to Game Time
Saturday, May 20 – 8 th Grade Dinner/Dance, 5:00pm-10:00pm – see invitation for more information
Sunday, May 21 – 8 th Grade Graduation, 2:00pm in church
Thursday, May 25 – LAST DAY FOR K-7 STUDENTS
                                 Mass, 9:30am
                                 Early Dismissal, 11:00am – NO Yellow Bus, NO lunch served

As you all know, enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is well underway. If you are planning to return next year, we need you to turn in your paperwork ASAP! Our enrollment numbers determine class sizes and staffing for the following year and those decisions need to be made in the very near future. If you need enrollment paperwork, please call the office at 513-661-7609 and we can send the forms home to you. This is very important and we need any paperwork turned in immediately. Also, if you know any families that are looking for a wonderful school for the 2023- 2024 school year, please send them our way!

Please ensure that you make arrangements for your child/children for NEXT Thursday, May 25 – the last day of school. We will dismiss promptly at 11:00am – there will NOT be Yellow Bus service and lunch will NOT be served. Your child/children need to be accounted for at 11:00am when we dismiss.

School Office hours this summer will be as they have in the past: Monday – Thursday, 9:00am-12:00pm. If you call the office outside of these hours, please leave a message and we will get back to you ASAP – email may be the easiest way to reach someone – kmathis@saintmartin.org or jfightmaster@saintmartin.org.

I would like to thank our school staff who are not returning next year – Ms. Morrow, Mr. Zeiser, Mr. Lorenz, and Mrs. Obert have decided to move on to other schools and Mrs. Shukas is switching careers back to nursing. We thank all of them for their time, effort, and care for the children of St. Martin of Tours School.

I am not going to send a letter home next week with the end of the school year on Thursday. You will receive multiple reminders to help you remember to make arrangements for your child/children to be picked up at 11:00am on Thursday, May 25. I do hope and pray that you all have a fantastic and relaxing summer!

God Bless all of our 2023 Graduates! We wish you all the best as you move into High School!

Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Fightmaster

Principal

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

May 10, 2023

My schedule for May 15 – May 19: M, W (AM), Th (AM) – St. Al’s; T, W (PM), Th (PM), F – St. Martins

To our St. Martin of Tours School Families:

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

Thursday, May 11 – Mass, 8:00am
Friday, May 12 – Parish and School Picnic, 5:00pm-10:00pm – Stricker’s Grove
Sunday, May 14 – HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
Tuesday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 17 – Field Days (see info below)
Thursday, May 18 – Mass, 8:00am
Friday, May 19 – LAST DAY FOR 8th GRADERS and 8th grade trip to GameTime
Saturday, May 20 – 8 th Grade Dinner/Dance
Sunday, May 21 – 8 th Grade Graduation, 2:00pm
Thursday, May 25 – LAST DAY FOR K-7 STUDENTS – EARLY DISMISSAL (11:00AM)

As you all know, enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is well underway. If you are planning to return next year, we need you to turn in your paperwork ASAP! Our enrollment numbers determine class sizes and staffing for the following year and those decisions need to be made in the very near future. If you need enrollment paperwork, please call the office at 513-661-7609 and we can send the forms home to you. This is very important and we need any paperwork turned in immediately!

We would like to offer big CONGRATULATIONS to our 2nd graders who received their First Communion on Sunday and to our 8th graders who participated in May Crowning last night! It was wonderful to see everyone come and celebrate those occasions with us. Remember, those students who attended May Crowning will receive an out of uniform day that will be decided upon soon and the 8th graders will receive a Graeter’s gift card!

Next week, for Field Day(s), Grades K, 1, 2, 7, and 8 will be on Tuesday, May 16 and then 3, 4, 5, and 6 will be on Wednesday, May 17, being divided into two sections on each day – if needed, the rain date will be Thursday, May 18. Field Day(s) will be held on the school campus and there is plenty of supervision from the staff. All students will receive a FREE Kona Ice on their respective Field Day as well! Thank you to Mr. Roesel and our staff for putting this fun activity together!

Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Fightmaster

Principal

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

May 3, 2023

My schedule for May 8 – May 12: 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:

Thursday, May 4 – Mass, 8:00am
                               PTO, 6:30pm
Friday, May 5 – Spirit Wear
Saturday, May 6 – Jesus Day (First Communion candidates), 10:30am-1:00pm in FMH
Sunday, May 7 – First Communion, 2:00pm
Tuesday, May 9 – May Crowning, 7:00pm (8th grade graduation pictures, 6:00pm)
Thursday, May 11 – Mass, 8:00am
Friday, May 12 – Parish Picnic, 5:00pm-10:00pm – Stricker’s Grove
Sunday, May 14 – HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

As you all know, enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is well underway. If you are planning to return next year, we need you to turn in your paperwork ASAP! Our enrollment numbers determine class sizes and staffing for the following year and those decisions need to be made in the very near future. If you need enrollment paperwork, please call the office at 513-661-7609 and we can send the forms home to you. This is very important and we need any paperwork turned in immediately!

We will have a number of students participating in their First Communion this Sunday, May 7 at 2:00pm! Mrs. Huff has sent many communications to those involved – please see those communications for further information. Please come and celebrate with us!

This coming Tuesday, May 9 is our annual May Crowning celebration at 7:00pm. The expectation is that ALL 8th grade students attend May Crowning. Please keep in mind that this is the evening that Graduation pictures are taken – both individual and class. Eighth graders are to report to the church by 6:00pm for pictures and then the ceremony begins at 7:00pm. ALL students are invited to attend and celebrate May Crowning with us! Students are asked to meet in Fr. Mick Hall around 6:30pm – your teachers will be there and you will meet up with your classmates and sit together during the ceremony. Students who attend are asked to bring a single flower to carry in the procession to present to Mary at the front of church.

Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Fightmaster

Principal

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

April 26, 2023

My schedule for May 1 – May 5: 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, April 27 – Mass, 8:00am
Friday, April 28 – PTO $1 Out of Uniform
Thursday, May 4 – Mass, 8:00am
                               PTO, 6:30pm
Friday, May 5 – Spirit Wear
Saturday, May 6 – Jesus Day (First Communion candidates), 10:30am-1:00pm in FMH
Sunday, May 7 – First Communion, 2:00pm
Tuesday, May 9 – May Crowning, 7:00pm (8th grade graduation pictures, 6:00pm)
Thursday, May 11 – Mass, 8:00am
Friday, May 12 – Parish Picnic, 5:00pm-10:00pm – Stricker’s Grove

As you all know, enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is well underway. If you are planning to return next year, we need you to turn in your paperwork ASAP! Our enrollment numbers determine class sizes and staffing for the following year and those decisions need to be made in the very near future. If you need enrollment paperwork, please call the office at 513-661-7609 and we can send the forms home to you. This is very important and we need any paperwork turned in immediately!

The Scholastic BOGO Book Fair will begin on Monday, April 24th and run through the 28th. This is the Buy 1, Get 1 Free Book Fair. If you would like to set up an eWallet for your child(ren) you can do so here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stmartinoftoursschool3. eWallets are highly recommended and are easy to set up. The Book Fair does collect tax and you can add/replenish funds to your children's eWallet at any time. They do not need cash or a printout if you take advantage of the eWallet – it is all electronic and I will see their funds immediately. Questions: aceja@saintmartin.org

Things are getting very busy around school with First Communion, May Crowning, and other activities. Please pay close attention to the calendar that has been posted on Option C!

Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Fightmaster

Principal

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

April 19, 2023

My schedule for April 24 – April 28: M (AM), T, W (PM), T – St. Al’s; M (PM), W (AM), F – St. Martins

To our St. Martin of Tours School Families:

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

Thursday, April 20 – Mass, 8:00am
Thursday, April 27 – Mass, 8:00am
Friday, April 28 – PTO $1 Out of Uniform

I sincerely hope that you all had a very blessed and happy Easter and a great spring break. It is hard to believe, but we are only 5 short weeks away from our 8th graders’ last day, a couple of days longer until graduation, and then a few more days until we are all out for the summer! Please make sure to encourage your child/children to keep trying their best and to finish out the 2022-2023 school year on a positive note!

Thank you all for your generous donations from our Out of Uniform Day to raise money for the family of Jayden Jordan. While the final amount will not be disclosed, please know that your generosity was/is a great help to them. The other schools in our Family of Parishes participated as well and, as a group, we came together and were able to give a lot of assistance to Jayden’s family. THANK YOU!

As you all know, enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is well underway. If you are planning to return next year, we need you to turn in your paperwork ASAP! Our enrollment numbers determine class sizes and staffing for the following year and those decisions need to be made in the very near future. If you need enrollment paperwork, please call the office at 513-661-7609 and we can send the forms home to you. This is very important and we need any paperwork turned in immediately!

The Scholastic BOGO Book Fair will begin on Monday, April 24th and run through the 28th. This is the Buy 1, Get 1 Free Book Fair. If you would like to set up an eWallet for your child(ren) you can do so here:https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stmartinoftoursschool3. Ewallets are highly recommended and are easy to set up. Instructions for ewallets and information on the BOGO Fair will go home Wednesday. Note: The Book Fair does collect tax and you can add/replenish funds to your children's ewallet at any time. They do not need cash or a printout if you take advantage of the ewallet – it is all electronic and I will see their funds immediately. Questions: aceja@saintmartin.org

Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Fightmaster

Principal

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

March 29, 2023

My schedule for April 3 – April 7: W (AM) – St. Al’s; 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, March 30 – Mass, 8:00am
Friday, March 31 – $1 Out of Uniform – Proceeds to the family of Jayden Jordan
                              Fish Fry, 5:00pm-7:00pm – Fr. Mick Hall (Last one!)
Wednesday, April 5 – Spring Pictures (see info below)
                                   Mass, 8:00am (Due to Holy Thursday)
                                   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
Monday, April 17 – School Resumes

Funeral arrangements for Jayden Jordan are as follows:

Saturday, April 1 – Public Visitation, 2:00pm-3:00pm; Funeral Service, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Walker Funeral Home, 7272 Hamilton Ave. Mt. Healthy, OH 45231
All in attendance are asked to wear BLUE – Jayden’s favorite color.

We will have a $1 Out of Uniform day this Friday, March 31 with the proceeds going to the family of Jayden Jordan to help with funeral expenses and other needs. Please feel free to donate more if you feel the need! Spring pictures will take place on Wednesday, April 5. Spring pictures are only for students whose families wish to purchase a photo package. ONLY those students getting their pictures taken may be out of uniform – please keep in mind that we do have Mass in the morning due to no Mass on Holy Thursday.

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!

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. According to the Uniform Policy in the Family/Student Handbook, students are permitted to wear uniform shorts beginning on Monday, April 3. Please make sure the shorts abide by the Uniform Policy – including PE days.

This Thursday, in honor of Reds’ Opening Day, the students may wear a Reds’ or red top with UNIFORM BOTTOMS.

Thank you for all you do!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason Fightmaster

Principal

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

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