Pacelli Post

November 4, 2026

Dear Parents,

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, November 23rd. If you have not yet signed up for a conference, please take a moment to do so. We value the opportunity to meet with you and discuss your child's progress.

If you will be out of town that day, teachers are happy to arrange a phone conference. Thank you for making time to connect with your child's teacher!

Carmelite Sisters Farm

Our 5th- and 6th-grade students enjoyed a wonderful visit to the Carmelite Sisters’ farm in Bethel! Blessed with beautiful weather, the day was filled with sunshine, fresh air, and plenty of opportunities to appreciate God’s beautiful creation.

The students loved seeing and interacting with the farm animals, exploring the peaceful surroundings, and spending time near the lovely pond. It was a special opportunity to experience nature up close, learn about the animals, and enjoy the simple joys of being outdoors.

We are so grateful to the Carmelite Sisters for their warm hospitality and for sharing their beautiful farm with us. As a small token of our appreciation, we were happy to present the Sisters with a $525 donation to thank them for hosting our students.

A special thank-you to our generous 5th- and 6th-grade parents! Your generosity made this donation possible. It was truly a memorable day filled with smiles, laughter, and many special moments!

Supporting the Pregnancy Center

Our 6th-, 7th-, and 8th-grade students recently participated in a Baby Bottle Challenge to support the Pregnancy Center. Each student received a baby bottle, and the three grade levels competed to see which class could collect the most spare change. The winning grade would earn an extra recess and an out-of-uniform day!

We are excited to share that our students raised an incredible $1,167.09! Congratulations to our 6th-grade students, who took first place by raising $479.69! They will enjoy their well-deserved extra recess and out-of-uniform day.

A big thank you to all our students and families for their generosity. We are proud of our students for putting their faith into action and supporting such a meaningful cause!

End of Trimester

Friday marks the end of our first trimester! Please remind your students that they must turn in all missing assignments by Friday to receive credit.

Report cards will be emailed to parents on Friday, November 13th. Thank you for your continued support and for helping your children finish the trimester strong!

Best,

Jen Martin

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, November 23 from 10 am - 6:30 pm.

Please take a moment to sign up to meet with your students' teachers so you can discuss the first trimester and expectations for the rest of the year. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about your students' day-to-day classroom engagements and to ask questions!

Click here to sign up or copy/paste this link into your browser: https://ptcfast.com/schools/Cardinal_Pacelli_School

On Friday, November 13, Student Council is sponsoring an out of uniform day. Bring a $2 donation and wear your favorite college or NFL team clothes!

Cafeteria & Recess Volunteer Sign Up Reminders (Week of November 9th):

We appreciate our parent volunteers who offer meaningful support during the lunch and recess periods. THANK YOU to the following parents signed up to volunteer next week:

• Lunchroom: Lyndsey Abell, Shawna Bartish, Sam Olberding, Allison Lame and Annie Foley

• Recess: Molly Perez, Nicole Hall, Katie Fogarty, Jessica Minneci, Michael Hermanson and Jennifer Wormington

If you need to cancel, we ask that you please email PTOsubs@cardinalpacelli.org as soon as possible so alternative arrangements can be made.

We have a few remaining dates in November still needing volunteers. See below for all open dates and thanks for visiting our sign up page if you can lend a hand.

• Monday, November 9th (cafeteria)
  
• Wednesday, November 11th (recess)
• Monday, November 16th (cafeteria)
• Monday, November 30th (cafeteria and recess)

SIGN UP LINKS for all upcoming volunteer needs, including our Sub List can be found here.

Thanks for your time so that our teachers can enjoy a break in the middle of the school day!

WINTER CAFETERIA & RECESS VOLUNTEERS - SIGN UP NOW!

A huge thank you to those who have given their time already to help our staff and kiddos at recess and in the cafeteria this Fall! Please consider signing up for 1-3 shifts for the Winter months (December - February). We appreciate the time you give - any little bit helps.

PRO TIP! There are 2 spots, so make it a date with a friend and sign up together!

WINTER CAFETERIA DUTY

WINTER RECESS DUTY

In honor of Veterans Day, Cardinal Pacelli School would like to invite all relatives, special friends, or neighbors of Pacelli students who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces to join us at 8:15am Mass on Wednesday, November 11. Following Mass, there will be light refreshments in the Church Atrium where students will be able to express their gratitude to our Veterans for their bravery and courage.

All responses must be in by Wednesday, Nov. 4th.

If you have any questions, please contact Tiffany Hayward via email: hayward_t@cardinalpacelli.org

Veterans Day Link

Our Cardinal Pacelli 8th graders are fundraising for their spring trip to Washington, D.C.! Shop Charleston Wrap now through November 18th for over 2,500+ gifts, including gift wrap, holiday décor, gourmet foods, kitchenware, and more.

A portion of every purchase goes directly toward the students’ trip costs. Know an 8th grader? Reach out to them for their personal shopping link so your purchase supports their individual fundraising efforts. Don’t know an 8th grader but still want to help? Shop using the link below and the proceeds will be shared among the class.

Thank you for your support and generosity!

Charleston Wrap

Existing families and new families can now submit their applications for preschool - kindergarten. Existing families can apply through their FACTS/Renweb Family Portal and new families who are interested should review the instructions found here. The link to schedule screening appointments will go out in December.

Our age policy is the following:

• Preschoolers must turn 3 by July 1, 2027
• Pre-kindergarteners must turn 4 by July 1, 2027
• Kindergarteners must turn 5 by July 1, 2027

**All students are expected to progress to the next grade at the end of the school year unless otherwise recommended by school professionals**

The Riverview Young Adult group is cooking up breakfast for anyone who helps us fill Fr. Jeremy's truck with toys to donate to various hospitals and foundations around Cincinnati! Come enjoy buttery pancakes, holiday cheer, and Christ-like giving all before the rush of the holidays sets in. Stop by the Christ the King Atrium on Saturday, November 14th between 9-11 am!

Please return your child's soccer uniform in a clear bag and labeled with their name by Friday November 13! All but 5th/6th boys who are still playing, need to be returned to the school office.

We’re excited to announce that two of our Cougar football teams (6th & 4th grades) will play in the City Championship this Saturday, November 7! Cardinal Pacelli is well represented on both teams, making this an exciting weekend for our community!

We couldn’t be prouder of our players and coaches for the hard work, dedication, and teamwork that got them here. A big thank-you to our parents and families for their commitment, support, and encouragement all season.

Come out and cheer on both teams as they compete for a championship. Go Cougars!

We need your help! Our Centennial Celebration Committee is hoping to collect and archive as many photos as possible for the years between the 1940's and 2026. Please consider taking time to send your photos of you, your friends, and our church and our school to marketing@olctk.org

• November 6 - End of Trimester 1
• November 6 - Jr. High Fall Dance
• November 10 - Spirit Wear Day
• November 11 - Veterans' Day Mass/Reception
• November 13 - Student Council Sponsored Out of Uniform Day
• November 13 - Report Cards Emailed
• November 14 - JuneFest 2027 Gala
• November 17 - 1st and 2nd Grade Field Trip
• November 19 - Spirit Wear Day
• November 21 - 8th Grade HSPT
• November 23 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
• November 24-27 - Thanksgiving Break

• 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.