PRINCIPAL POST

Annunciation World Market The Annunciation World Market has arrived! This Saturday from 6-10pm. There are Vendors, Artists, Memorabilia, Food & Drinks, and more! We would like to invite all school parents to the event, and encourage you to participate in

some way. Children are welcome to attend, but they must be supervised by an adult at all times. We could still use some volunteers to help with a few things, including Split-the-pot and raffle tickets. Sign up here - http://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054faca6229-2016 Please contact Susan Moore if you need more information! You can reach her at semoore73@gmail.com

Catholic Schools Banquet For the past several years, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has honored educators at an annual dinner event. Over the years, several of our teachers have been recognized for personal milestones. Last night we honored Mr. Froese for 15 years of service to Catholic Schools. Well done Mr. Froese. Here’s to another 15 years!

EdChoice 2016-17 The first EdChoice window is currently open through April 29. The second EdChoice window will be open July 1 through July 31. Because the second window is

only open for 30 days, we hope to have all renewal applications completed in this first window. If you have not already sent in your Renewal application, please do so immediately!

Baby Shower for Mrs. Schmitt The Preschool parents and students threw a surprise baby shower for Mrs. Schmitt last week, and the teachers threw a separate shower for her today after school. This will be Mrs. Schmitt’s final week before taking her maternity leave, and welcoming her new baby boy!

Wish her luck for a safe and healthy delivery. We will certainly keep everyone posted!

LUNCH MENU Week of April 18, 2016

Hot Lunch w/ milk - $3.25 Milk or Juice - $0.40

Monday Hot dogs, apple, baked beans Tuesday BBQ chicken, oranges, veggie pasta

salad Wednesday Chicken nuggets, applesauce, mashed

potatoes, white bread Thursday Mac & Cheese, banana, green beans,

roll Friday Salisbury steak, melon, cucumber slices

w/dip, cornbread

UPCOMING LITURGIES

Apr 21 MP & Easter Procession 9:30am Apr 28 MP & Easter Procession 9:30am May 5 MP & Easter Procession 9:30am

May 12 MP & Easter Procession 9:30am May 19 MP & Kite Fly 9:30am May 26 MP & Kite Fly 9:30am May 27 Mass – Graduation 8:15am

SCHOOL NEWS Like us on Facebook:

www.facebook.com/annunciationbvmparish Follow us on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/AnnuncCinci And Instagram:

www.instagram.com/AnnuncCinci School Rewards Programs Please continue to support the school through these rewards programs!

THE EAGLE EDITION Volume 2 Issue 30 Annunciation Catholic School April 15, 2016

Email articles to: eagleedition@abvmcincy.org School website: www.school.annunciationbvmparish.org

PTO Nominations! Nominations for PTO Officers and Committee Chairs, including Athletics are now open! We have included a Nomination Form in today’s Eagle Edition. Paper copies will be sent home with students next week. We encourage everyone to participate!

You are cordially invited to attend our monthly PTO meetings in the Parish Center. The final PTO meeting of the year is scheduled for May 11 @ 7:00pm.

Roger Bacon Summer Camps Roger Bacon High School is offering several summer camps to students in grades 2 - 9 in Football, Girls Volleyball, Boys Basketball, Boys and Girls Soccer, Underwater Hockey and a High School Placement Test Prep Course. To learn more and to register for one or more of our camps, please visit www.rogerbacon.org LaSalle High School Summer Camps Please follow the link for all LaSalle’s summer camp options for boys and girls: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1274/14/index.aspx?sid=1274&gid=1&pgid=2413&cid=7603&post_id=0

Track Pictures If you are taking pictures of your kids during track practices or meets, please share them with Mr. Zeiser, and we will put them in the yearbook!

FLYERS

Attached flyers… Nurse’s Notes

Spirit Wear Flyer Clifton Library Minecraft PTO Nomination Form

Friars Summer Program Friars Summer Basketball Friars Elementary Flyer

Friars Jr High Flyer

UPCOMING EVENTS

Apr 16

PTO World Market

Apr 25

Blessing of St. Kateri Garden

Apr 29

Mission Day

May 4

May Crowning

May 6 PTO Family Fun Night May 11 PTO May 13

& 14 Café & Gymnasium Unavailable

May 20 Student Council Mixer May 25 Field Day May 26 Kindergarten Graduation May 26 Cultural Arts Night

May 27 Last Day of School & Early Dismissal

8th Grade Graduation Final Report Cards

Dear Friend of Annunciation Parish & School,

Happy Easter! These 50 Days of Easter provide a wonderful opportunity to high-

light the artistic talent of our Annuncia-

tion Catholic School students! April 7 was

the Opening Reception for the Young

Emerging Artist Exhibit at the Clifton

Cultural Arts Center, which is featuring

art work by our Annunciation Catholic

School students in Mrs. Kathy Chabot’s

art classes. It is a wonderful exhibit,

which showcases the talent of our students

and their teacher, Mrs. Chabot. The exhib-

it continues through April 28. View more

photos from the Opening Reception here.

And each of our classes, preschool-8th

grade, has made a beautiful creative ban-

ner for our weekly Thursday Morning

Easter Procession Easter Season prayer.

These banners illustrate the post-

resurrection appearances of Jesus to his disciples. The students were very creative in

designing their class banners. View the banners here.

Sincerely,

Dr. Sandi Chakeres

Director of Faith Formation

Annunciation Student Art!

Special points of interest:

Sunday, April 17 is the Fourth Sunday of

Easter, also known as “Good Shepherd Sun-

day”, and is the World Day of Prayer for

Vocations. Read Pope Francis’ 2016 Mes-

sage here.

April 17 would also be a good time to learn

more about the Catechesis of the Good Shep-

herd. Visit the web site here.

Follow us on Facebook to get all our latest

news and see all our latest photos!

Annunciation World Market

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April 15, 2016

FIAT: Faith In Action Today

Annunciation Parish & School

Religious Education/Faith Formation News

Dr. Sandra Chakeres

Director of Faith Formation

513-861-1295

faithformation@annunciationbvmparish.org

www.annunciationbvmparish.org

www.facebook.com/annunciationbvmparish

**Icon at top left of page: Archangel Gabriel (Annunciation), 16th Century, Russian Heritage, Location: Andrei Ru-blev Museum in Moscow. Used with permission of St. Isaac of Syria Skete (Orthodox Byzantine Icons, Inc.); 25266 Pilgrims Way, Boscobel, WI 53805 www.skete.com

Our Annunciation Catholic School PTO is spon-

soring its second Annunciation World Market

this Saturday evening, April 16, from 6:00-10:00

p.m. (following 5:00 p.m. Mass). Admission is

$5.00 per person. This is one of our PTO’s big-

gest fundraisers, so spread the word and come

out for a good time in support of our school! You can view photos from last year’s World

Market here.

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Saturday, April 16, 6:00-10:00 p.m.: Annunciation

World Market

Wednesday, April 20, 7:00-8:30 p.m.: RCIA gathering

for those interested in becoming Catholic & Easter

Evening of Reflection for all, “Got Faith? The Resur-

rection Proclaims Christ Is Alive...Why Does Faith

Seem to be Dead?”

Thursday, April 21, 9:30-10:15 a.m.: Morning Prayer

& Easter Procession

Monday, April 25, immediately following 8:00 a.m.

Mass: Blessing of Annunciation’s Saint Kateri Garden

Tuesday, April 26, 7:00 p.m.: Parish Pastoral Council

Wednesday, April 27, 7:00-8:15 p.m.: Eucharistic Ho-

ly Hour

Wednesday, May 4, 7:00 p.m.: May Crowning, fol-

lowed by a Social

Thursday, May 5, 7:00

p.m.: Salt & Light Meet-

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Upcoming Events

Earth Day & Saint George

Pope Francis’ long-awaited Apostolic Exhortation on the

family, “Amoris Laetitia” (“The Joy of Love”), was pub-

lished April 8. You can download the document here.

“The Joy of Love”

It’s Happening at

Annunciation!

April 22nd is Earth Day , and it is therefore a good time to reflect on our care for our envi-

ronment. If you haven’t already done so, you might read Pope Francis’ Encyclical on the

environment, LAUDATO SI’, which was released May 24, 2015.

It is interesting to note that Christians of both the East and the West celebrate the Feast of

St. George on April 23rd. In fact, this feast day has been celebrated in Rome since the year

683. St. George was born in the 3rd century in what is now the country of Turkey. He was

probably a soldier or a knight, and was martyred in the early 4th century in Palestine.

There are many legends about St. George. One of the most prominent, as you can see from

this 18th century icon of the saint, is that he was said to have been a dragon-slayer. One

legend tells the story of a dragon who was causing havoc in a town because it wanted to be

fed. When the townspeople ran out of animals to feed the dragon, it wanted to eat the chil-

dren. The daughter of the local king dressed as a bride and offered herself to the dragon.

Fortunately, Saint George killed the dragon before it could eat the young woman. The sto-

ry goes on to say that George married the king’s daughter, and they served the roasted

dragon at their wedding banquet! In the Middle Ages, this story became a popular play,

where at the end, even the dragon came back to life, making it a wonderful Easter story!

Saint George is the patron saint of Greece, England, Portugal, and other locales. So

what is his connection with Earth Day? The name George has its origin in the ancient

Greek language: Geōrgios (Γεώργιος), from the noun geōrgos (γεωργός) "husbandman, farmer", a compound of gē (γῆ) "earth" and ergon (ἔργον) "work". Think of other similar words, such as geography and geology. Many countries cele-

brate Saint George’s Day with customs and traditions connected to the land and the environment. For example, in Lithua-

nia apples trees are planted on the feast of St. George to assure a bountiful crop. A special bread was also baked on this

day, and pieces of this bread were given to beggars, who would then pray for the animals. Even today in Lithuania, eggs

and money are offered on Saint George’s Day for the protection on the animals. Saint George is also the patron saint of

Boy Scouts!

Text copyright 2016 by Sandra A. Chakeres, Cincinnati, Ohio. All rights reserved.

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Annunciation School Nurse

IMPORTANT NEWS for 6th Grade Parents!!

SUBJECT: Tdap Booster & Meningococcal Vaccine (New Requirement)

Dear Parents/Guardians of 6th grade students, Beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, the Ohio Department of Health School Immunization Requirements have been revised to include one dose of Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine to be administered before a student enters the seventh grade. Therefore, your current sixth grader will need to show proof of having received the Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine before they can return to school in the fall. Your child also requires a dose of Tdap to be administered before a student enters the seventh grade. This dose is intended to be administered as a booster dose for students who have completed the required doses of the initial series of DTaP/DT/Td. Therefore, your current sixth grader will also need to show proof of having received this booster dose (Tdap) before they can return to school in the fall. If your child received one dose of Tdap as part of the original series, another dose of Tdap will not be required. The Tdap can be given regardless of the interval since the last tetanus or diphtheria-toxoid containing vaccine. You are receiving this notice now to provide you with ample time to have your child immunized before the coming school year (2016-17) begins. Please contact your physician or health department to schedule an appointment or to receive a copy/proof that the vaccines have been administered. Thank you, C.Kammerer, RN, School Nurse

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Teen Tech Club:

Tuesday, May 3rd @ 6:00 p.m. A presenter from STEMs For Youth, will help you learn geometry, algebra, civics, and math through an interactive program on a platform you love...Minecraft! For students 4th grade and up. Registration required.

Teen Tech Club:

Tuesday, May 3rd @ 6:00 p.m. A presenter from STEMs For Youth, will help you learn geometry, algebra, civics, and math through an interactive program on a platform you love...Minecraft! For students 4th grade and up. Registration required.

8 WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM

JUNE 6-JULY 29

$400 AGES 6-12

ATHLETICS & ACADEMICS Enrichment & Field Trips

The Friars Summer Program is for boys and girls and will focus on volleyball & basketball, arts & crafts, reading &

math, plus swimming & trips to the Zoo, Coney Island, Museums and other fun activities and games!

The camp is $400 for 8 weeks at Friars Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.

Child’s Name:_____________________________________________________________

Grade:_______________ Age: Phone Number:_______________________

E-Mail:____________________________________________________________

I accept all the rules of the Friars Club Inc. and release them from liability and responsibility from my child while participating in their Summer Program. I give permission, for

Friars, to use my child’s likeness for public relation purposes and to get proper medical treatment in an emergency situation. I understand that sports require my child to be of

good health and hereby deem that my child is physically fit to participate. I am aware that Friars recommends that my child have a doctor’s physical before participating. I

understand that Friars recommend that all parents view and obtain a concussion in sports certification. The NFHS course: http://www.nfhslearn.com

Child’s special medical conditions:_____________________________________________

Parent’s Signature:______________________________________ Date:____________ Emergency Name: Phone: _____

Please return to Friars as soon as possible with payment or call in and pay by credit card.

Payment in full secures your spot. Payment plans ½ down & ½ in 30 days accepted.

FRIARS CLUB

SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP

Grades 2-8

June 13-16, 9am-4pm

$99 (bring your own lunch or lunch available for purchase)

Camp Highlights: Ø Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt

Ø Emphasis will be put on developing the lost art of basketball fundamentals

Ø Campers will participate in fun and competitive contests Ø Special speakers

Ø Takes place at NEW! Friars Club Facility ********************************************************* Campers Name Age Address Zip Email Phone Shirt Size (circle) Youth S M L Adult S M L School Grade (Fall 2015) Parents/Guardian Emergency Phone Medical Conditions

4300 Vine St. in St. Bernard (next to Roger Bacon HS)

SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Players currently in 3rd - 5th Grade

League Runs: June – July

Player Registration Fee: $80 (includes t-shirt) Play Begins: Thursday, June 2nd @ 6pm

**Practices & Games will be on Tuesdays & Thursdays between 5-9pm**

**Practices & Games played at FRIARS CLUB** (Located at 4300 Vine St.- next to Roger Bacon H.S.)

FRIARS CLUB, INC.

4300 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45217 Main: (513)488-8777

Parrish Ozias, Program Director (513)488-8781 friarsbasketball@gmail.com

JUNIOR HIGH

SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Players currently in 6th- 8th Grade

League Runs: June – July

Player Registration Fee: $80 (includes t-shirt) Play Begins: June 1st @ 6pm

**Practices & Games will be on Wednesdays between 5-9pm**

**Practices & Games played at FRIARS CLUB** (Located at 4300 Vine St.- next to Roger Bacon H.S.)

FRIARS CLUB, INC.

4300 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45217 Main: (513)488-8777

Parrish Ozias, Program Director (513)488-8781 friarsbasketball@gmail.com