Pacelli Post

February 18, 2026

Dear Parents,

Today we celebrate Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season. This important day in the Church year marks the start of 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as we prepare our hearts for Easter.

Throughout Lent, students will be encouraged to focus on three important practices:

• Prayer – Spending extra time talking and listening to God.
• Fasting – Making small sacrifices to grow in self-control and gratitude.
• Almsgiving – Showing kindness and helping those in need.

Lent is a special time for reflection, growth, and preparing for the joy of Easter. We look forward to walking this journey together as a school community.

We have also been celebrating Women’s Heart Health Month throughout February. This Friday will culminate in a school-wide Jump-a-Thon!

All students may wear a red shirt with jeans or other pants. Students who wish to participate in the Jump-a-Thon are asked to donate $2.

Last week, our Second-Grade students whipped up PUMPKIN PIZZAS here at Cardinal Pacelli School! 🍕New Leaf Kitchen, a nonprofit organization dedicated to nourishing young minds through cooking and food education, visited our school. Their mission is to spark a passion for healthy eating by teaching students where food comes from and how to source and prepare nutritious meals. New Leaf Kitchen partners with La Soupe, and we are grateful for the wonderful work both organizations are doing in our community.

This was a fantastic experience for our students! We sincerely appreciate the efforts of Mrs. Hambleton and Mrs. Murray in supporting new programs that benefit our students and the broader community. We are also very fortunate for the support of our PTO in making this opportunity possible — thank you!

A reminder that the end of the trimester is Friday, February 20.

Report cards will be emailed on Friday, February 27.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Cardinal Pacelli School.

Thank you,

Jen Martin

This is the official sign up for committees for next year! If there are events that you'd like to be part of (i.e. Father-Son Event, Panther Walk, Grandparents Day, etc.) this is the place to add your name so we can plan for the upcoming school year.

You'll be contacted by the committee chairs once we close the sign-ups. If you have any questions, reach us at ptoonline@cardinalpacelli.org.

To learn more about the details of each committee, follow this link to the descriptions on the Pacelli PTO Website: https://www.pacellipto.org/committees-events

*No experience needed for any of the positions - all are welcome!

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Cardinal Pacelli Jump-A-Thon to benefit the American Heart Association and the Go Red for Women campaign!

Students can bring $2 to participate in the Jump-A-Thon!

Friday, February 20th, 2020

All of the proceeds from this year’s Jump-A-Thon will benefit Go Red for Women.

• Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women. The American Heart Association Go Red for Women movement's Woman of Impact campaign is working to change that.
• Heart disease unfairly targets women, who have been left out of research, testing, treatment and funding. Women have been underrepresented, undertreated and undercounted. But it doesn't have to be this way.
• Many of you know one of our very own teachers, Mrs. Maggie Taul has been affected by this disease along with several of my family members, and I am proud to help in raising money to help with more research in the fight against this disease!
• As a part of the Cardinal Pacelli School community, I am also working with a team of women in Cincinnati to raise money and awareness for cardiovascular disease.

Please consider making a donation by clicking this link: American Heart Association - Woman of Impact

Many Thanks!

Cardinal Pacelli School Student Council and Julie Florio

Join us for our annual Mother Daughter Luncheon at Kenwood Country Club! March 22nd at 10:30 am we will be hosting a special morning filled with all things girly! Tickets can be purchased here. We cannot wait to celebrate with everyone!!

Get ready for an unforgettable Father–Son Bowling Night during the excitement of March Madness!

Join us Friday March 20th at Madison Bowl from 5-7pm for food and fun!

Tickets will be 25$/person food and non alcoholic drinks included.

Click here to purchase your tickets!

We are looking for new board, chair, and event committee members to help keep our PTO events fresh and fun! Fill out the form in the link here to see where your interests are. Any questions?? Feel free to reach out to Ali Teepe or Meggie Brennan ptoonline@cardinalpacelli.org

Our second graders were visited by New Leaf Kitchen, as an extension of the La Soupe Food Drive. New Leaf Kitchen focuses on nourishing minds and bodies, through cooking and food education. Our second graders learned kitchen skills such as measuring and chopping, and worked together to create pumpkin pizza! A big thanks to Ann Hambleton and Anne Murray for coordinating such a wonderful opportunity!

TWO MORE FRIDAYS!

Feb 20; Feb 27

Please bring cash. $2 a box

• February 20 - End of 2nd Semester
• February 20 - Jump-A-Thon
• February 26 - Spirit Wear Day
• February 27 - Report Cards Emailed
• March 2 - Grade 7 Cincinnati Museum Center Field Trip
• March 6 - Teacher PD Day - No School
• March 9 - No School
• March 10 - Spirit Wear Day
• March 18 - Confirmation at Cathedral
• March 20 - Father/Son Bowling and Brackets Event
• March 22 - Mother/Daughter Luncheon
• March 25 - Spring Concert - Grades 4-7
• March 26 - Spirit Wear Day
• March 30 - Grade 7 Greenacres Field Trip
• March 31 - Grade 8 Greenacres Field Trip

Kaldi's Handbook

• Principal Email: martin_j@cardinalpacelli.org
• Website: cardinalpacelli.org
• Location: 927 Ellison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226
• Phone: 513-321-1048

Cardinal Pacelli, parish school of Our Lord Christ the King, is driven by Christian values, committed to academic excellence, strengthened by a nurturing community and dedicated to educating both the heart and mind, while serving the Lord.