Kaukauna Catholic School System Family Newsletter

Kaukauna Catholic School System
Family Newsletter
April 16, 2015
Third Sunday of Easter
Jesus stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace
be with you.” His disciples were startled and
terrified…He said to them, “Why are you troubled?
Why do questions arise in your hearts? Look at my
handsLiturgy
and feet,
it is(Explore)
I myself.” (Luke 24.36-39)
8:20 that
am HC
First Communicants
Please keep our second graders in your prayers as
they prepare to receive Jesus for the very first time
in Holy Eucharist in the upcoming weekends. On
May 14 KCSS First Communicants will be
celebrated at the 8:20 a.m liturgy and will be
leading the school in our annual May Crowning of
Mary. Please plan on attending this beautiful
celebration.
A HUGE THANK YOU!
KCSS sends a HUGE “THANK YOU” to the
Kaukauna Catholic School Athletic Association for
the recent check in the amount of $25,000! Thank
you to all the volunteers who volunteered
throughout the year to help raise funds for the
KCSSAA. God bless you all for helping Catholic
education to continue and grow in Kaukauna.
Tornado & Severe Weather Awareness Week
Today, Thursday, April 16, 2015, a statewide
tornado drill was held. This drill was an ideal
opportunity for school staff and students to practice
their safety procedures for severe weather. Today
is a great opportunity for you and your family to
practice your home plan in case of severe weather.
Art & Technology Fair / Open House
Thursday, April 23, KCSS will be having an Art &
Technology Fair and Open House Please mark
your calendars and plan on attending this event,
which allows our students to share with you their
talents through various art and technology projects.
If you know of anyone who is thinking about joining
our KCSS family, this would be a great opportunity
for them to come and see what we are all about.
See posted flyer for more details.
Pilgrim Recycling
KCSS recently received a check in amount of
$13.00 from Pilgrim Recycling. Thank you to
everyone who donated ink cartridges, cell phones,
and computers for recycling.
MAP Testing
KCSS students in grades K-8 will continue MAP
testing through May 1.
KCSS Preschool / Pre K Registration
KCSS preschool and prekindergarten classes are
accepting registrations for the 2015-2016 school
year. Children need to be 3 or 4 by September
1st. If you know of anyone looking for early
childhood education, please invite them to check
out Kaukauna Catholic School System. All
sessions are available and can be bundled with
our child care for a really good deal. You are
invited to visit the classrooms, or attend any of
our upcoming KCSS events. More information
regarding events and registration forms are
available on our web site www.kcssonline.org
Story Hour
KCSS will be hosting our last Story Hour for
ages 2-5 for this school year. Everyone is
welcome. It will be Wednesday, May 6 in the
preschool room from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Join us….
It’s free and lots of fun!
Artsonia Website
Parents, gifts with your child's artwork on it are
available on the Artsonia website. Order soon
for Mother's Day, or plan ahead for Father's
Day. Thanks to all those that frequent the
Artsonia website to view our students' artwork.
Funds raised through Artsonia go towards our
school visual art program.
Middle School Dance
KCSS Home & School is sponsoring a Middle
School Dance for students in grades 6-7-8
tomorrow, Friday, April 17. It will be held in the
cafeteria from 7:00-10:00 p.m. with music by Mr.
Tom. Please use entrance # 4 on Kaukauna
Street. Also, we are looking for parents who can
volunteer to chaperone for the dance. Please
RSVP
by
emailing
the
office
at
[email protected] or call 766-0186. If you
have any question please contact Beth Voet at
920-243-3317.
8th Grade vs Parents & Faculty
On Wednesday, April 22 the 8th grade class will
take on parents and faculty in a volleyball /
basketball challenge. The event will begin at
6:15 p.m. 8th grade parents please refer to
posted flyer for more details.
Volunteer Appreciation Liturgy & Reception
Thursday, April 30, we are honoring and
saying thank you to all of our KCSS volunteers.
If you have volunteered in any way at KCSS
please come and let us say “Thank You” for all
the countless hours that you have given our
school. Without volunteers KCSS would not be
able to achieve everything we do in God’s
name. See posted invite for more details. God
bless our Volunteers!
Looking Ahead
Friday April 17
Middle School Breakfast Club
MAP Testing
Middle School Dance 7:00-10:00 pm in
Cafeteria (Use Entrance #4 Kaukauna Street)
Tuesday April 21
MAP Testing
Kindergarten Field Trip to The Building for Kids
Wednesday April 22
Earth Day
MAP Testing
National Theatre for Children
K-2 9:30 am
Grades 3-6 10:30 am
Scout Presentation for K-2 Boys @ 11:45 am
8th Grade vs Parents & Faculty 6:15 pm in Gym
Thursday April 23
Liturgy 8:20 am Planned for PK4
MAP Testing
Art & Technology Fair / Open House 5:30-7:00
pm (Use entrances # 4 or # 7)
Friday April 24
MAP Testing
Wednesday April 29
4th Mid-Quarter
Thursday April 30
Volunteer Appreciation Liturgy 8:20 am
Planned by PS3
Palette Party 6:30-8:30 pm
Friday May 1
Grade 8 Walk-a-thon for Catholic Relief
Services
Story Hour / Ages 2-5 12:30 pm
Tuesday May 5
KCSS 8th Grade Athletic Banquet 5:30 pm
Social & 6:00 pm Dinner @ The Mariner
2015 Calendar Raffle Winners
4/06 Debbie Niesen, Kaukauna
4/07 Joyce Brantmeir, Kaukauna
4/08 Deacon Bruce & Kim Corey, L.C.
4/09 Marty Schuh, Kaukauna
4/10 Jean Sprangers, Kaukauna
4/11 Justin Uitenbroek, Kaukauna
4/12 Charlene Narance, Green Bay
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Week of April 20th ~ 24th
Monday
This week we continue to look at the Cardinal Virtue of Temperance. Part
of the Virtue of Temperance is Fear of the Lord. The gift of fear of the Lord
is the foundation on which the other gifts are built. This is a good fear, the
kind of fear you would have about going against your parents will.
Tuesday
Fear of the Lord fills us with respect for God who is so great. Fear of the
Lord makes us feel bad when we offend God through sin. Therefore we
avoid any occasion to offend God our Father.
Wednesday
The beatitude related to the Gift of Fear of the Lord is, “Blessed are the
poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3
Thursday
The Gift of Fear of the Lord enables us to seek God Himself as our only
treasure. By living the beatitude “poor in spirit” we are free from greed and
pride. Greed makes us think only of ourselves and not the other person,
which keeps us from being close to God. Being prideful means we have too
much self-esteem or self-love. This means we desire more attention, up
and above what we should be given.
Friday
The Gift of Fear of the Lord only brings us closer to Him. Mary had the Gift
of Fear when the angel Gabriel appeared to her and asked her to be the
Mother of Jesus. Mary’s response is “I am the servant of the Lord. Let it be
done to me as you say.” Mary gives herself as a servant, to fulfill His will, to
avoid whatever might offend Him, and to grow closer to God in love and
devotion. Pray to Mary our Mother when you feel you need help to grow
closer to God. Let us pray together Hail Mary...
Art &
Technology FAIR
OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, April 23 • 5:30-7:00 PM
Kaukauna Catholic School System
220 Doty Street , Kaukauna
Meet our teachers
Art & Technology displays
Explore KCSS’s Early
Childhood Programs
Ice Cream Social!
Build Your Own Ice Cream Sundae!
Sponsored by KCSS Home & School
Association
Register Now…for the 2015-2016 School Year Fall 2015:
Grades K-4 Full Classical Curriculum, Grades 5–8 Currently
Transitioning. Kaukauna Catholic School System provides a
safe,family-like atmosphere for children Preschool – Grade 8
For More Information call (920) 766-0186
KCSS Childcare & Before and After
School Care (920)759-4566
Bundle Packages-Register your child in our Preschool (3
year olds) or Pre-Kindergarten (4&5 year olds) program
& KCSS Child Care and receive special “bundle” rates.
Confidential Tuition Assistance is Available
Kaukauna Catholic School System
220 Doty Street, Kaukauna
w w w. kc ssonl i ne. org
TEAM KCSS 2015
The 8th Graders of KCSS have been busy planning a fundraising Walk-A-Thon to help raise money for
Catholic Relief Services (CRS). For more than 70 years, CRS has been providing expertise and
compassion to the very poorest of our brothers and sisters in 93 countries on 5 continents. They reach
almost 100 million people without regard to race, religion or nationality.
The Walk-A-Thon is May 1. We are asking for your support to help us reach our goal of $250 to help
CRS feed hungry families, provide health care and clean water, protect orphans, and help farmers raise
crops. 100% of monies raised will go to CRS.
Ways to donate: Make a pledge donation to one of our students, drop off a donation at school or go
online to the TEAM KCSS 2015 donation page to give by credit card at:
http://donate.crs.org/site/TR/Events/DDPersonalFundraising?pxfid=3110&fr_id=1110&pg=fund
(Make check make to: Catholic Relief Services and put R1ECOM in the memo).
Thank you for your support ,
Team KCSS 2015
The Volunteers of Kaukauna Catholic School System
We are inviting you to a volunteer mass to recognize all
of the people who have helped us here at KCSS.
You have
made our school fun and enjoyable! Please join us so we
can show our appreciation!
We hope to see you at our liturgy on Thursday, April 30,
2015 at 8:20 a.m.
Afterwards we will be hosting a reception in Friendship
Hall.
Please join us for refreshments!
R.S.V.P to Jane Giordana at 766-0186
By Friday, April 23, 2015
We look forward to your attendance!
KCSS Third Quarter Honor Roll
2014-2015
Grades 6-8
Student Name
Grade Level
Level
Brochtrup, Lauren N
8
High Honors
DeValk, Savannah C
8
High Honors
Eggleston, Grace J
8
High Honors
Kobussen, Grace M
8
High Honors
Leon, Jada L
8
High Honors
Mader, Lydia M
8
High Honors
Marciniak, Amber J
8
High Honors
Patzner, Zenon J
8
High Honors
Tetzlaff, Kaitlyn A
8
High Honors
Voet, Nicholas D
8
High Honors
Wiegert, Shane M
8
High Honors
Zornow, Edward K
8
High Honors
Zwick, Morgan M
8
High Honors
Cops, Clare E
7
High Honors
Corbeille, Kayla M
7
High Honors
Jansen, Gabriel G
7
High Honors
Micke, Veronica J
7
High Honors
Schumacher, Alexis G
7
High Honors
Student Name
Grade Level
Level
Uitenbroek, Vanessa
7
High Honors
VanDeHey, Emily K
7
High Honors
DuPrey, Devin C
6
High Honors
Eggleston, Emma E
6
High Honors
Estermann, Elizabeth M
6
High Honors
Fritsch, Collin M
6
High Honors
Hammen, Cole M
6
High Honors
Johnsrud, Peyton S
6
High Honors
McDaniel, Brynn H
6
High Honors
Moore, Benjamin R
6
High Honors
Ortner, Kathryn E
6
High Honors
Patzner, Gideon M
6
High Honors
Tetzlaff, Thomas B
6
High Honors
VandeHey, Courtney L
6
High Honors
VanDyke, Kristen M
6
High Honors
James, Ethan M
8
Honors
O’Brien, Jonah R
8
Honors
Paltzer, Tyler J
8
Honors
Schwalenberg, Alexis N
8
Honors
Stumpf, Lydia A
8
Honors
Verhagen Aznar, Anthony T
8
Honors
Bowers, Alyssa R
7
Honors
VanDeHey, Taylor F
7
Honors
Welhouse, Alexis D
7
Honors
Student
Grade Level
Level
Banaszynski, Braeden M
6
Honors
Tetzlaff, Elizabeth J
6
Honors
Utrie, Marc R
6
Honors
Middle School Spring Dance
Friday, April 17th 7-10pm
Admission: Nonperishable Food
Donation for Loaves and Fishes
Music by
Mr. Tom!
For all students 6-8th grade
Located in the Cafeteria
Please use Door #4
located on Kaukauna St.
Students will need to be signed
in and out by an adult
Any questions, contact Beth Voet, 920-243-3317
Please RSVP by e-mailing or calling the office ([email protected] or 766-0186)
Parents, we will need volunteers!
If you are able to chaperone for the dance, please let the office know when you RSVP
Thank You!
To Kaukauna Catholic School System Athletic Association
(KCSSAA) for the GENEROUS donation of $25,000 presented to
KCSS. All of your hard work, dedication and support is
appreciated!!
Matching Fund Thank You!!
Thank you to everyone who has contributed
so far…
2nd Phase Total to Date $2,431.00
Just $2,569 to go…
The matching fund total to date is
$16,431.00.
Catholic Classical Curriculum Costs Breakdown:
+Textbooks/Materials Kindergarten – Grade 4= $16,500
+Textbooks/Materials Grade 5 - Grade 8= $7,250
+Workshops for Staff= $5,700
Please help us to meet our goal by May 1st!
Some Employers Will Match Your Donation… Will Yours?
Make Checks Payable to: KCSS
Mail To: KCSS, 220 Doty Street, Kaukauna, WI 54130
Cash & Credit Card Payments Welcome!
Questions? Call (920) 759-9290 [email protected]
8TH GRADE CLASS VS
PARENTS AND FACULTY
VOLLEYBALL
CHALLENGE
BASKETBALL
CHALLENGE
6:15 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015
Every 8th grade student, parent, family member, and faculty are
invited to participate.
Attending 8th grade boys are asked to bring a beverage to pass.
Attending 8th grade girls are asked to bring a dessert to pass.
A $5 donation is asked per family for pizza that will also be made for
everyone, but it is more important for all to attend. Hope to see
everyone attend for some fun, food and some parents and students
getting their payback!!:)
Please RSVP to: Jane Giordana ([email protected]) by
Friday, April 20th, 2015.
Thank you! Looking forward to a good turnout!
KCSSAA 8TH GRADE ATHLETIC BANQUET
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2014
Place: The Mariner
Time: Social 5:30 P.M. -- Dinner 6:00 P.M. (ALCOHOL FREE EVENT)
Price: $15.00 per plate/ Student/Athletes FREE (paid by KCSSAA)
ALL 8TH GRADERS THAT HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY SPORT
THROUGH THEIR 5TH, 6TH, 7TH, OR 8TH GRADE YEARS WILL BE
HONORED WITH A PLAQUE FROM THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.
AS A THANK YOU WE WOULD LIKE THOSE THAT HAVE
COACHED ANY SPORT (GIRLS/BOYS) DURING THE 2014/2015
SCHOOL YEAR AND A GUEST TO BE OUR GUESTS AT THE
BANQUET.
(IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT WE GIVE THE MARINER AN
ACCURATE NUMBER OF THOSE ATTENDING! PLEASE TAKE
THE TIME TO REPLY EITHER WAY!)
THANK YOU AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE BANQUET!!!
KAUKAUNA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
___________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE RETURN YOUR REPLY AND MONEY IN AN ENVELOPE MARKED
“ATHLETIC BANQUET” TO THE OFFICE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY APRIL
24th.
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO KCSSAA
STUDENT/ATHLETES NAME: __________________________________________________
PARENTS________________________________________________________________________
NUMBER ATTENDING BANQUET _________________________________________________
I COACHED GIRLS/BOYS (SPORT) ____________________________________IN 2014/2015
WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE BANQUET_______________________________
ENCLOSED______________________________________________________________________
WHY CLASSICAL?
WHY NOW?
FOR EVERYONE?
COME FIND OUT…
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
6:30pm – 8pm
Classical School
3310 North Durkee Street, Appleton 54911
920.832.4968
Presentation by Dr. Christopher Perrin
Author, Consultant, Speaker
CEO / Publisher at Classical Academic Press
 Benefits of K – 12 Classical Education
 The 3 Stages of Classical Learning
Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric
 Socratic Method of Instruction across all Subjects
 Latin, the Great Books, Original Texts, Virtue Training
Palette Party
Join us for an evening of painting, snacking, sipping, and friendship!
Thursday April, 30 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Holy Cross art room, enter door #4 (downstairs)
*Donna Eddy with help from Melanie Heindl will be teaching step by step this painting which
will be yours to take home at the end of the evening.
*All materials will be provided, 16x20” canvas, paint, and brushes.
*You may bring your own beverage to sip on, and if the spirit so moves you, a snack to
share as well.
Class is limited to 20 participants.
Cost is $25 per person More classes will be offered in the near future.
**Proceeds will go towards our school art program and future classroom materials. **
To reserve on a first come first serve basis, please RSVP to Donna Eddy at [email protected]
Money is due by April 16, 2015. If not paid by the 16th we will contact those on the waiting list to fill any
available spots.
Return money and slip to the KCSS office Attn. Lynn Zwick -- Palette Party.
Name________________________________________________________________________________________
Email___________________________________________ Phone________________________________________
Cash_______________ or Check (payable to KCSS)
“33 Days to Morning Glory” DVD Series
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Beginning Tuesday, April 28
Holy Cross Parish Gathering Space
Did you ever desire to take a class or a workshop to grow in your faith but can never
make those night sessions? Or, maybe your kids are in school and a daytime class would
work out so much better. Well, we have a solution.
Join us in the Gathering Space at Holy Cross for seven consecutive Tuesday afternoons for
an inspiring and powerful Marian DVD series entitled “33 Days to Morning Glory.” During
our time together, you will be inspired to grow closer to Jesus through his Mother,
Mary. On Sunday morning, May 31, at 9:15 Mass, we will be consecrated as a group to
the Immaculate Heart of Mary. You will hear more about our consecration during our
sessions.
To register, simply contact the parish office at 766-3773. You do not have to be a
member of Holy Cross Parish to attend. Materials are $20 per person and are ready for
you to pick up anytime. Do something nice for yourself, and join us.
Attention KCSS students!
Make APRIL the month to be a PAL!
Rehearse Thursday 4/16 after school till 4:30
(The practice is good, but we accept “walk-ins” on Sunday!)
Sing for Mass Sunday, April 19 at 9:15 a.m.
(Warm up at 8:30 a.m.)
We get such great positive feedback each time we sing.
JOIN THIS TIME and ENJOY!
Bring a friend!
Instrument players?
RSVP ASAP  RSVP ASAP  RSVP ASAP RSVP ASAP
[email protected] or call 920-530-2792
PLEASE ALSO MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR
 MAY 3 First Communion Mass at 1:00 p.m.
 May 14 Rehearsal …with food after….. plan on getting out
at 5:00 p.m. instead of 4:30 p.m.
 May 17 PALS choir at 9:15 a.m.
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW!
Scrip credits for this school year have been submitted – for the families that take advantage of this great FUNdraising
option, they have seen some amazing discounts on their tuition. One family received close to $500 in scrip credit this
school year, another received over $800! This is basically FREE money for using scrip for every-day purchases. How
great is that?! The opportunities to save money on your tuition by using scrip cards are pretty incredible, and it is truly
easy and convenient once you start.
Don’t take my word for it though; here are some testimonials from school families who use scrip:
"We have been longtime users of Scrip because it's a great way to support our parish and school without any cost to
us. We use it at businesses that we would shop at regardless of Scrip. The program was great but Shop with Scrip made
it even more convenient. Now we place our order and make our payment online, the order is waiting for us when we pick
it up in the church office. Another nice feature of Shop with Scrip is it shows the dollar amount that is being contributed to
the parish or school designee when the order is placed. That's a nice confirmation that Scrip pays!"
Myron Geiser
Using Holy Cross Scrip is a great way for me to reduce my children’s tuition costs. With having 3 children in private
schools, it can get expensive, but there is no way I wouldn’t send them so using scrip cards as much as possible makes it
affordable. It is such an easy program to use and now that I can order it on-line and have it ready for pickup makes life
easier. Also a great new concept is the ‘scrip now’ where I can download the gift card right to my phone and have it
when I need it. That is the best thing ever!!!
Get out and buy your scrip today!!
Lisa Natrop
I use ‘shop with scrip’ and the ‘my scrip wallet’ app because it’s so easy, and I don’t have to be super organized to use
it. With the app on my phone, I can be physically in the store (Sam’s Club, American Eagle, etc.) order my scrip, and
within a few minutes the order is processed. I get a notification and the checker is able to scan the barcode on my phone
and away I go. I received all the benefits of scrip, I didn’t have to guess how much to buy nor stop into the scrip office to
pick it up.
Or, it’s Saturday, I need to go shopping. I can order scrip from my computer via the ‘shop with scrip’ website, at home. I
print off the ‘bar code’, take the paper with me and use it at the checkout. I never have to worry the office is closed. It’s
right at my fingertips.
Marie DeValk
Camp Goals:
Camp Staff:
Nicole Stegall – She will be entering
into her 11th year of coaching High
School; fourth year Varsity at Xavier.
She has coached 9 years with Xavier
and 1 year with Ashwaubenon High
School. She also has been coaching 12
year of club volleyball with FC Elite.
The Xavier Hawks Volleyball Camp
provides an excellent opportunity for
girls entering grades 3rd -9th to increase
their knowledge of volleyball, to
further develop the skills necessary to
become a successful player and most
importantly to have fun.
Additional staff will be made of current
Varsity and JV Volleyball players.
Xavier
High School
Girls Volleyball
Camp 2015
Xavier High School
Volleyball Camp 2015
June 8th – June 11th
Grades 3-9
Xavier High School
Girls Volleyball
Camp
Who: Open to girls entering into 3rd –
9th grade in the fall of 2015
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Date: June 8 – 11
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Time:
8:30 – 9:30
9:30 – 11:00
11:30 – 1:30
1:00 – 3:30
Grade:
3rd – 4th
5th – 6th
7th – 8th
9th
Place: Torchy Gym (3-6) Blue Gym (7-9)
Fee: $35 (3-6), $50 (7-9)
Equipment Needed
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T-shirt
Gym shorts/spandex
Volleyball shoes
Knee pads
Water bottle
Typical Day
 Warm-up
 Instruction & Demo
 Drills
 Games/Contests
 Team Play
How to Enroll
Complete the enclosed registration
form and return it with cash or check
payable to:
Xavier Booster Club
Mail to:
Xavier High School
Attn: Nicole Stegall
1600 West Prospect Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
Any Questions
Please contact Nicole Stegall at 920883-0029 or email to
[email protected]
Volleyball Camp Registration Form
Name: __________________________
Address: ________________________
________________________________
Phone: _________________________
School in 2015: ___________________
Grade in 2015: ___________________
T-shirt size: YS YM YL AS AM AL AXL
Email address:
________________________________
Health and Medical Information/Liability Waiver
I certify that this athlete is in good physical
condition and is physically able to participate in
volleyball camp activities. Also, I hereby authorize
the directors of the camp to act for me according to
their judgment in any emergency requiring medical
attention.
Furthermore, I hereby waive and release Xavier
High School, the Athletic Department, the Xavier
Volleyball Program and the Xavier Volleyball Camp
(its directors, coaches, and workers) for any and all
liability for any injuries incurred while attending
camp.
Insurance Information
The name of our insurance company:
________________________________
The policy number:
________________________________
Signed (Parent or Guardian):
________________________________