St. Cecilia School News

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St. Cecilia Downs Returns February 9

This year’s event will add betting games for even more ways to win big!

St. Cecilia will recreate the atmosphere of a horse track right in our very own gym with our upcoming fundraiser, A Night at the Races…Vegas Style!, on Saturday, February 9. Come play the ponies with us, and you’ll be in for an evening of fun with plenty of chances to win money and prizes.

This event features previously recorded horse races that are re-run on large screens, capturing the suspense and close-up action of an actual racetrack. Place your bets and then root for your favorite horse from the start of the race to the finish line. Collect your winnings after each race or drop your losing tickets into a drawing for a chance to win a consolation prize.

New to the event this year will be casino-style games including blackjack and other games of chance. That’s right — that means there are even more ways to win big this year! And you won’t want to miss the great door prizes and a chance to cash in big at Split the Pot.

All proceeds from the event will go toward capital improvements at St. Cecilia School.

Doors open at 7 p.m. with the first race set to begin at 7:30. Hot and cold appetizers will be provided, and beer and wine will be available for purchase. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Large groups wishing to sit together may reserve tables in advance. This event is a great opportunity to have fun and socialize with our parish community. 

Sponsorship Options

Other contribution options include sponsoring a race, sponsoring the event, and donating door prizes. To sponsor a race costs $100 and allows the sponsors to name the ten horses in that race. All sponsors will be recognized in the evening’s program which all attendees use for placing bets.

For more information, to become a sponsor, or to donate a door prize, contact Michael Goedde at (513) 533-6060 or mgoedde@stceciliacincinnati.org.

Kindergartners and Eighth Graders Create Thanksgiving Feast
Natalie & Savannah peel oranges for the fruit salad	Eighth graders Corey, Tre & Raven help Candice and Maiya make melon balls
(l) Larry and Lexus help Brody and Jayonn peel potatoes; (r) Jasmine cuts bannanas for the fruit salad.

Fall Sports Teams Congratulations to our fall sports teams and their coaches!

Camp Kern Trip 2012 Grades 6 & 7
6th Graders experienced Living History...going back in time to speak with people who lived in Ohio when it was first settled
Sixth graders also participated in Starways, a series of exercises to teach them how to better communicate and work as a team.
Seventh graders Farrah and Elizabeth climb the high  ropes course.
Sixth graders worked as a team to get their rafts down the Little Miami River.
Seventh graders participated in team-building  exercises which built cooperation and leadership skills.
Sixth graders learned a little about archery and horseback riding.

Oakley's First Oktoberfest Set for Sat., Sept. 29

St. Cecilia will be the proud hosts of Oakley's first Oktoberfest, to be held Sat., Sept. 29, from 5 p.m.-midnight. The evening will celebrate all things German with plenty of German food and a biergarten serving both foreign and domestic beers. Kid-friendly activities will be featured from 5-8 p.m. along with live German music. At 8:30, the evening will switch to ages 21+ only, with live music by Weezy Jefferson. The evening's sure to be fun for the entire community. Come out and join us!  Click here for more information.

Eighth Graders Visit 20th Century Theatre

Tying in units on light and sound, the 8th grade science students took a field trip down the street to 20th Century Theatre to experience real-life application of many of the concepts studied in their units. They heard and saw firsthand how science and math come together to mix light and sound to create the perfect settings for performances. The trip also provided the students a preview of the stage we will be using for our spring variety show later this school year. Special thanks to the 20th Century for providing our students this unique opportunity!

 School Fundraisers a Success

St. Cecilia students and staff participated in a fall fundraiser selling Mumkins and City Access Entertainment books. The sales raised several thousand dollars which will directly benefit the students and school. The kindergarten class was the top selling homeroom -- way to go, kindergarteners! Top selling students in each classroom were rewarded with a trip to Aglamesis Ice Cream. A big thanks to all who participated.