SMCHS News Update
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” Saint Teresa of Calcutta
SCHOOL NEWS
Upcoming Events
For a complete calendar listing, view our Google calendar online:
January 24
Spirit Stop Open 7:30am-8:15am
January 23-24
VEX Competition
January 25
Forensic Meet
January 26-January 31
Catholic Schools Week
January 27
JV Math Meet (hosting)
January 28
Preview/Open House at all SMCS Schools
January 30
CSW Mass @ St. Gabe's--LITURGY ATTIRE REQUIRED
January 31
Spirit Stop Open 7:30am-8:15am
School Trip to the PAC
February 1
Forensic Meet @ Winneconne
Snow Ball Dance
February 3
Forensic Conference Meet @ Reedsville
February 4
Zephyr Spirit Wear Day
February 5
School Mass @ 11:10am (30 minute)
Fine Arts Fruit Sale is Here!
Please consider supporting our fine arts students by making a purchase from a wide array of delicious fruits, nuts and more. NEW: Click to purchase fruit online! The sale will run from January 27 to February 7. Order pick up is scheduled for Thursday, February 27 at 3:00pm in the SMC garage near the football field. Order forms will be available in all SMCS school offices. All forms are due February 7. Click to view product selection. Contact Hayden Kraus with questions.
2020-21 Registration is Open!
Registration is open for next year! Register today and learn about our priority registration incentives. Call or email Kelly Beisenstein-Weiss at (920) 722-7796 with questions. When registering, be sure to update your contact and emergency contact information. All communication and mailings are derived from the information in this database.
Winter Sports!
Winter sports are underway! Please consult the Big East scheduling site for game dates, times and locations. Go Zephyrs!
SCHOOL CHAPLAIN NEWS
Join Students for Faustina Friday
Where: High School Chapel
When: 2:50pm every Friday when school is in session
What: Readings from St. Faustina’s Diary and recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Chapel Adoration
Our next monthly adoration is on Friday, February 7 in the high school chapel from 8:00am to 3:00pm, beginning with a mass at 7:15am. All are welcome! Each month, we pray for a special intention. Future intentions are as follows:
February 7—Fr. Paul Paider, Pastor, St. Mary and St. John Parishes
March 6—Alumnus Fr. John Christmann SSS, SMCHS Class of 1993
April 3—SMCHS Alumni who are missionaries
May 8—Class of 2020 Seniors
SCHOOL COUNSELING NEWS
2020-21 Course Registration Forms
Course Registration forms were distributed to students in grades 9-11 during Mentor Time on January 22. Forms are due back, signed by parents, on the following dates:
- Grade 9 – return to Mrs. Opsteen Van Dyke by January 31st
- Grade 10 – return to Mrs. Stefanich by January 31st
- Grade 11 – return to your Mentor Teacher by February 5th
Please see the 2020-2021 Course Selection Guide for complete information, including new courses. Here is a link to the forms, if needed: Course Selection Forms
FVTC Summer Camps
Fox Valley Technical College is offering a variety of career exploration summer camps to help kids connect the dots between their passion, post-secondary education options and their future dream jobs. Camp registration begins on February 3rd at 8:00 a.m. Spots fill quickly, so don’t miss your opportunity to sign up! For detailed information, please visit www.fvtc.edu/summercamps.
College/Military Visits UPDATED
January 28 - U.S. Marines
February 3 - University of Wisconsin, Platteville
February 18 - U.S. Army
February 19 - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
February 25 - U.S. Marines
Music Scholarships
The Les and Dar Stumpf Youth Arts Scholarship provides up to $500 per child per year to families with a demonstrated financial need. this scholarship gives children (grades K-12) the opportunity to be enriched by an arts experience. Click here for details. Applications are due April 1.
St. Mary Catholic High School
Email: sthelen@smcatholicschools.org
Website: www.smcatholicschools.org
Location: 1050 Zephyr Drive, Neenah, WI, USA
Phone: 920-722-7796
Facebook: www.facebook.com/smcatholicschools/