St. Katharine Drexel School

Dear SKDS Family,

The Living Rosary was prayerfully led by our fourth graders yesterday. All students and staff, some family members, and parishioners gathered in the gym to say this beautiful prayer. Our older students helped their younger buddies. October is the month of the Holy Rosary. The Living Rosary is a special way to honor this month dedicated to the Rosary and our Blessed Mother.

Blessings,

Ms. Weiss

10/25 All School Mass / 8:20 a.m. / Grade 7

10/25 Lee Denim Day

10/28 School Pictures

10/30 Willy Wonka the Musical / Gr. 5K-8 / Wayland Academy / 9:00-11:30 a.m.

11/1 All Saints' Day / All School Mass / 8:20 a.m. / Grade 3

11/8 School Night Out at the YMCA Sponsored by Home & School / 5:30-7:30 p.m.

11/12 Nasal Flu Vaccine Clinic

11/19 End of Trimester 1

11/20 First Reconciliation / Grade 2

11/21 Picture Retake Day

11/21 Home & School Meeting / Catacombs / 6:30 p.m.

11/27-29 Thanksgiving Break

12/5 Cookie Decoration sponsored by Home and School / 5:30-6:30 / Cafeteria

12/7 Holiday Parade / 5:00 p.m.

Picture Day is coming on Monday, October 28!

Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day.

Get your apparel for the upcoming basketball season and share your school pride! T-shirts are great for parents to have on hand to wear when chaperoning field trips and volunteering at school events. Perfect Christmas gifts too! Sale closes Friday, October 25th at 11:59pm. Orders will be delivered direct to school and come home with your student. Ship to home option is available for an additional charge. Delivery expected November 22nd. Questions? Contact Marybeth Schessow at
608-212-8782 or mbherbers@yahoo.com.

Thank you to everyone who visited our Book Fair and made purchases to benefit our school! Special thanks to our wonderful volunteers who helped the Book Fair run smoothly!

Did you miss out on a particular title or didn't quite make it into the Fair? Never fear, our online Book Fair runs through Sunday, October 27! Please find the link below on our Book Fair Homepage!

On Friday, October 25, 2024, teachers will wear denim to show their support for National Lee Denim Day. Lee Denim Day has been set aside to raise awareness for research and the treatment of breast cancer. Students will be allowed to wear jeans and a pink shirt this year. If they choose not to wear a pink shirt, they must wear their uniform shirts. Jeans, shirts, and all other clothing must follow the school uniform dress code and guidelines.

During Spanish class, students will observe and learn about the elements that form the ancient tradition of “El Dia de los Muertos,” or Day of the Dead. For this holiday, students will learn about the elements that form the “altar” and they will prepare a small “ofrenda” for a departed loved one, who is going to be honored on the school “ofrenda”. Students may bring one picture (per family) between October 9 to November 1, of a family member, friend, or pet that your family would like to honor at the altar. The picture can be framed but it is not necessary. The ofrenda will be located on the first floor, right across from the office.

• SCRIP will be sold on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the SCRIP Office.

• SCRIP will be sold after the 8:20 a.m. Mass on Fridays.

Before School Program hours are 6:45 - 7:45 a.m.

After School Program hours are 3:15 - 6:00 p.m. The Before and After School Program is available on FULL school days.
Click on the picture to access Before School Care and After School Care registration information.