St. Katharine Drexel School

9/12 Catholic Schools Walk / 2:00 p.m. / School Parking Lot

9/13 All School Mass at 8:20 a.m. / Grade 4

9/16 3K, 4K & 5K Picnic / Gym / 5:00-6:30 p.m.

9/19 Home and School Meeting / Cafeteria / 6:30 p.m.

9/20 All School Mass at 8:20 a.m. / Grade 6

9/26 7th Grade Horicon Marsh Field Trip

9/26 6th Grade Retreat

9/27 Theme Day

10/4 Teacher In-Service / No Classes

10/5 8th Grade Spaghetti Supper / Gym / 4:30-7:30 p.m.

10/15 P/T/S Conferences / 4:00-7:00 p.m.

10/16 P/T/S Conferences / 4:00-6:00 p.m.

10/17 P/T/S Conferences / 4:00-7:00 p.m.

10/18 Teacher In-Service / No Classes

10/28 School Pictures

Dear SKDS Family,

I hope this message finds you well as we continue to journey together through the new school year. I am blessed and grateful for the opportunity to lead such a vibrant and faith-filled community here at St. Katharine Drexel School. Our school thrives when we work together in partnership, and I would like to encourage all of you to become more actively involved in the life of our school. Your presence and participation are essential to our success, and there are many ways to contribute, no matter your schedule.

At SKDS, we believe that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. By fostering a close relationship between home and school, we model the love and unity that Christ calls us to live in our daily lives. When you participate in school activities, it shows your children that you value their education and the growth of their faith.

There are numerous ways to be involved, and I encourage you to prayerfully consider how you can contribute, but parent involvement goes beyond simply volunteering. It’s about building a supportive, Christ-centered community where our children can grow in mind, body, and spirit. Take time to connect with other parents, attend social events, and participate in school Masses and faith-building activities. By working together, we strengthen the bonds that make our school a truly special place.

I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all parents who have already been active participants in our school’s life. Your dedication, time, and talents are invaluable. If you have any questions or suggestions about how you can get involved, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Ms. Weiss

Students in Grade 5K-3 should be picked up in the inner court. Students in Grade 4-8 should have arrangements made with parents as to where they will be picked up. Parents may park in the church parking lot, the school parking lot, or the parish center parking lot. If you bring your dog with you onto the school grounds, it must be on a leash and under the control of an adult. Please do not tie your dog up and leave it unattended. Thank you!

There is still time to donate!

Donations raised by our school will help us reach our fundraising goal of $10,000. The impact of your donation will do even more to help our school, as generous Catholic Schools Walk sponsors have stepped up to match a portion of donations we receive.

Support us by texting SCHOOLSWALK76 to 71777 or by visiting www.catholicschoolswalk.org. You can also mail a check directly to our school at the following address: 503 S. Spring St., Beaver Dam, WI 53916.

Coming home in the family folder today, are your Football Mania 2024 contest tickets. Please make every effort to sell or purchase all 12 in your packet. (Contest instructions are included.) SKDS relies on this fundraiser to assist with our general school expenses and appreciate the support of all school families. Here is the link to sign up to sell tickets after weekend Masses. (Click the picture.) Parishioners are very supportive of our school and love a good fundraiser! This is a great sales opportunity for those that are challenged with finding purchasers. Thank you so much and see you at Mass!

Basketball season is right around the corner! If you would be interested in coaching one of our girls or boys' basketball teams, please reach out to our Athletic Director, Kayla Bloohm at bloohmk@stkds.com. Go Cougars!!!

Compassion is treating other people with respect and recognizing that all are made in God’s image and likeness. Being sympathetic to others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it.

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.

O God, our hope and refuge,

in our distress we come quickly to you.
Shock and horror of that tragic day have subsided,
replaced now with an emptiness,
a longing for an innocence lost.

We come remembering those who lost their lives
in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania.

We are mindful of the sacrifice of public servants
who demonstrated the greatest love of all
by laying down their lives for friends.
We commit their souls to your eternal care
and celebrate their gifts to a fallen humanity.

We come remembering
and we come in hope,
not in ourselves, but in you.

As foundations we once thought secure have been shaken,
we are reminded of the illusion of security.
In commemorating this tragedy,
we give you thanks for your presence
in our time of need
and we seek to worship you in Spirit and in truth,
our guide and our guardian.

Amen.