Thursday, February 15, 2024
DAILY MASS: Please join us for daily Mass at 7:45 a.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Chapel
In a sign of solidarity, Saint Ignatius High School joins the country in the celebration of Black History Month. Throughout the month of February, join our community as we celebrate the accomplishments and rich cultural history of black people on our campus and in this country. All are welcome! During the month of February, students are permitted to wear SIHS themed Black History Month t-shirts and polos on Mondays and Fridays.
BHM MUSIC CONTEST: Will take place on February 2, 9 and 23. Students are invited to participate in BHM music THEME contest. The first student to submit the correct answer to Mr Tribble (jtribble@ignatius.edu) will win $25 in Wildcat Cash. GOOD LUCK!
CAMPUS DINING:
Burger: Hamburger/Cheeseburger/ Riche Burger
Pizza: Cheese, Pepperoni, Chicken Bacon Ranch
Soup: Smoked Sausage Tomato Tortellini
Fry: Bosco, Fries
Entrée: Chipotle
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Please join us this Friday for Eucharistic Adorataion at 1:00 pm in the St. Mary’s Chapel. Senior Ezekiel Alfonso will be offering a faith witness on how God is working in his life and drawing him deeper into a relationship with Jesus. All students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends are welcome. Hope to see you there!
NEED MATH HELP?
Go to the Math Lab (Loyola Hall 224 - next to the 2nd floor Commons Area)!
Math teachers are waiting to help you in the Math Lab - every day during both lunch periods and Formation Periods. No appointments needed - just stop in
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: All are welcome to join us this Friday morning at 7:45 a.m. in St. Mary's Chapel for our weekly Saint Ignatius Community Mass as well as at 1:00 p.m. for our weekly Eucharistic Adoration.
ARRUPE SUMMER PROGRAM: all freshmen are invited to consider fulfilling your Sophomore Service requirement this summer through the Arrupe Summer Program. The program takes place June 3- June 28. Make a difference in a young student's life, learn a lot about yourself and have fun! Consider applying online at www.ignatius.edu/asp. Contact Mr. Valletta with questions. Applications are due by March 1.
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY: We are participating in a 7 week philanthropic program. We will be competing against local high schools to raise the most money for blood cancer research, patient support, and advocacy. Our team has set a goal of $200,000! Team members will be expected to send emails and letters to people they know in order to secure donations. Team member participation is essential. Find out how you can make an impact in MB 119 unless otherwise stated. For more information, contact nbotros26@gmail.com."
MISSION COLLECTION: Is asking all students to spare a few dollars in donations to the Labre Fund. Labre is a focal point of how St. Ignatius men should live and if you haven't gone on a Labre Mission yet, consider giving some money to our homeless brothers and sisters, especially in this winter season, to help keep them all warm. During these winter months, Labre is running especially low on desperately needed items that help those living on the streets in the frigid Cleveland weather. Funds raised will go towards purchasing sweatshirts, gloves, and batteries for our friends on the street. Please consider visiting a member of the Mission collection during lunch and formation periods, donating cash during advisories.
BILLIARDS: Billiards Club is now official! Come join us any Monday during the Formation Period or ANY DAY after school. Just stop by Room 323 and if there are players, then we will play!
No experience is necessary to join and new members are always welcome. Email Mr. Hjort (dhjort@ignatius.edu) with any questions.
CROKINOLE CLUB: We meet in room 321 during Activity period every Tuesday.
HACKERCATS/CODING CLUB: We will be meeting every Friday during the Formation Period in Room 323 to work on our game programming projects. No experience coding is necessary to join and new members are welcome anytime.
CAT MEETING: The Christian Action Team meets every Wednesday at 8:25 a.m. in the Companions Center for Faith that Does Justice (1st floor Loyola Hall). All students are invited. Come to learn about the different opportunities, hear stories from your peers, pray, reflect and get involved. Please consider joining us!
IGNATIAN ALLIANCE: Are you looking for a sense of community and conversation? Alliance is open to students of all sexual orientations and identities, all allies, and teachers. Snacks will be provided, of course! Let's meet on Monday, in The Companions Center - Community Room (one with the Ignatius & Companions window) from 12:55 - 1:40pm. Contact Mrs. Reagan, Mr. McManamon, or Mr. Murphy for more info.
INFORMED IGNATIANS: LIBERAL CAUCUS AKA DIOP: Friends from across the political spectrum are welcome to weekly meetings in MB 413 during Formation Periods on Friday afternoons to discuss current events, political philosophy, and much more. Contact student-leader Sean Bradesca with any questions. We hope to see you at our next Friday meeting!
INFORMED IGNATIANS: CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS: Are you interested in politics and discussing current political news? Stop by the Conservative Caucus on Mondays in Main Building Room 233! All political views are welcome and everyone gets a chance to contribute. Any questions? Contact Anthony Libertosky, Ian Roth, or Mr. Hennessey with any questions.
STEEL BAND: For anyone who may still be interested in a Caribbean music experience, we would love to have you join the Steel Band for this spring semester! Rehearsals will continue to be on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:45pm in the band room of the Breen Center starting next Tuesday, January 16th. No prior experience is necessary! Please reach out to Mr. Mullen if you are interested or have any questions
MAGIC: THE GATHERING CLUB: Do you want to play one of the most popular trading card games of all time? Look no further than the Magic: The Gathering Club. We gather after school on Thursdays in LH229. No experience necessary; returning members will teach you how to play and, even if you don't have any cards, there will be decks to borrow; first come first served. Room LH229 is on the second floor between Loyola Hall and the Science Building. See you there.
MODEL RAILROADERS: Are you interested in modeling? In trains? Maybe even both? You can get in on the development of our next layout, an HO-scale layout, and be an active builder. We meet to discuss what we’ll be doing for the next week on Wednesdays during Formation in MB314A, and we are open for you coming in to help out any time you’re free, especially during Monday’s and Friday’s Formation period. Contact Mr. Johnson at ajohnson@ignatius.edu or Michael Swanson at mswanson24@student.ignatius.edu for more information.
THE PRE-MED SOCIETY: will be having a meeting after school on Thursday, in room 304 of the Science Building. We will be welcoming our sixth guests of our Annual Speaker Series, Dr. Christine Warren, Dean of Admissions at Case Western, and 3rd year medical student at the Lerner School of Medicine, Michael Ramos '11. New and existing members are welcome to join.
STEEL BAND: For anyone who may still be interested in a Caribbean music experience, we would love to have you join the Steel Band for this spring semester! Rehearsals will continue to be on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:45pm in the band room of the Breen Center. Please reach out to Mr. Mullen if you are interested or have any questions
VIDEO GAME CLUB: If you're interested in hanging out, playing video games, and talking about video games, then we have the club for you. Please join us every Wednesday after school in Gibbons Hall (next to the Welsh Academy on West 32nd). That's the VIDEO GAME CLUB - Gibbons Hall - Every Wednesday at 3:10!
VIDEO PRODUCTION CLUB: Are you interested in learning how to work with cameras and video editing software?
If so, consider joining Video Production Club. Here, you can learn and be part of the process of producing content for our school. This includes setting up shoots, recording team hype videos, editing the content, and more. Weather you have experience or not, join us in Mrs. Chronister's room on Fridays right after school.
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