School News
July 17, 2024
Message from the Principal
Blessed News!
From a generous anonymous donor, all K-8th grade students will receive a $400.00 discount on their 2024-2025 tuition. If you haven't received your tuition statement yet, you will be very soon.
Join Fr. Mark and I on the boat in the Eden parade on Sunday, August 4th! RSVP below.
I hope you continue having a fun, safe, and healthy summer!
May God Bless You,
Mrs. Petersen
New Teaching Staff
Ms. Sherri Fuchs - 3rd Grade
Hi Shepherd of the Hills family! My name is Sherri Fuchs (it rhymes with books which is fitting as I’m a teacher, I love to read, and I’ve written a book). I am looking forward to teaching 3rd grade at Shepherd of the Hills.
I grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. I went to college at Valparaiso University in Indiana where I got my B.S. in Elementary Education. Recently, I also added early childhood to my teaching license. I have taught 7 th -12 th grade special education, 4 th grade, 3-year-old preschool, and my most recent position was at Trinity Lutheran School in Oshkosh where I taught 4K for a year and 3rd and 4th grade for 5 years. I have lived in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Iowa, and now Wisconsin. I have lived in Fond du Lac since 2011.
I have 4 sons. John and Michael are twins who were adopted from Russia at age 2 ½. Elijah and Sammy both attend U.W. Platteville, one for engineering and the other for music. I have 2 granddaughters, Sofia and Alaina. I love them all to pieces and spend as much time as possible with them. I also love visiting my family in Cincinnati.
My interests include playing handbells and singing on worship team at church, singing in South Shore Chorale, reading, jigsaw puzzles, photography, hiking, scrapbooking, writing, art, and gardening. I adore dogs and have 2 named Claire and Rioux.
I look forward to meeting all of you.
Mrs. Celia Zimmerman - Art
Hello Shepherd of the Hills students and families! I am very excited to be your new art teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.
I was born and raised in Appleton, WI, but live in the St. Cloud area with my husband and our 4 children. I graduated from UW-Oshkosh with my degree in Art Education and shortly after became a stay at home mom. I just spent the past 4 years teaching art for the School District of New Holstein and am looking forward to getting to know all of my new students at Shepherd of the Hills.
When I’m not teaching or displaying my students’ beautiful artwork, you can find me working in our gardens at home where we grow and raise most of our food. I also enjoy spending time with my family, knitting, singing and baking bread. I look forward to meeting all of you as we get closer to the school year, but for now, I hope that you all enjoy every bit of these short summer months!
Bright School Kits
Does seeing all the school supplies out in stores cause you STRESS? Take advantage of one of our newest fundraisers that not only helps our school, but MAKES YOUR LIFE EASIER! Here's how it works:
- Go to www.brightschoolkits.com
- Find "Shepherd of the Hills School" and click on your child's grade level
- Their EXACT TEACHER APPROVED school supply list goes into your shopping cart! No need to run to several stores!
- If you DO NOT NEED an item, just simply delete it from your cart. It's THAT EASY!
- Redeem a $5 coupon when you order.
You could be done with your Back to School shopping in just a few clicks! Ordering deadline is August 1.
24-25 School Supply Lists
Back to School Pool Party
Join us for the Eden Fireman's Parade August 4th!
Eden Fireman's Parade
RSVP with your name and email below if you are able to represent Shepherd of the Hills in the Eden Parade. Those participating should wear a Shepherd uniform shirt, gym shirt, or spirit wear.
Sunday, Aug 4, 2024, 11:30 AM
EDEN CORNER EXPRESS, West East Main Street, Eden, WI, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Hot Lunch Program
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Children need healthy meals to learn. Shepherd of the Hills Catholic School offers healthy meals every school day. Lunch costs $3.40. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals. Reduced price for lunch is $.40. This packet includes an application for free or reduced price meal benefits, and a set of detailed instructions. Below are some common questions and answers to help you with the application process.
1. WHO CAN GET FREE OR REDUCED PRICE MEALS?
- All children in households receiving benefits from FoodShare, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or W-2 cash benefits are eligible for free meals, when listed on the application.
- Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals.
- Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free meals.
- Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free meals.
- Children may qualify to receive free or reduced price meals if your household’s income is at or below the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines.
Paper copies of the Free & Reduced information and application are available in the school office.
Music & Movement Classes
Middle School Youth Group
Volleyball Sign Up for 2024-25
Open to Girls in Grades 4-8
Volleyball is open to girls in grades 4 through 8 who are members of Shepherd of the Hills Parish and/or enrolled in Shepherd of the Hills Catholic School and Religious Education programs.
Volleyball Practice starts in August.
Box Tops for Education
Download the Box Tops for Education app to support Shepherd of the Hills! Everyone who signs up with the referral code: BOC32XFZ earns 25 bonus box tops when they scan their first receipt. Download the Box Tops for Education app here:
RaiseRight - Scrip
It’s easy—and it works. By using gift cards to pay for everyday (and not-so-everyday) expenses, you can potentially earn over $1,000 in RaiseRight Scrip Credit each year to be applied to your tuition! No selling. No extra time. No extra money.
Please contact Nancy Loehr at sothscrip@gmail.com for more information.
Summer
Thursdays - July 18, July 25, and August 1
9:30 - 10:45 am - Music & Movement Classes
Thursday, July 25
6:00 pm - Middle School Youth Group @ Shepherd of the Hills
Sunday, August 4
11:30 am - Village of Eden Fireman's Parade
Wednesday, August 14
5:00 - 8:00 pm - Back to School Pool Party at South Hills
Thursday, August 22
4:00 - 6:00 pm - Back to School Night - Supply Drop Off & Pictures