Middle School News - 4/24/24
SMCS MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
April 24, 2024
Out of Dress Code Day
We will have an out of dress code day on Friday, April 26. We encourage students to wear green to celebrate Earth Day!
School Lunch Hero Day!
On Thursday, May 2, we will be celebrating our lunch workers with School Lunch Hero Day! Students and staff may dress as a lunch hero in hats, aprons, and Zephyrs shirts. Thank you to Ms. Kubicki, Ms. Londre, and Ms. Lesinski for all of their hard work and dedication to our SMCMS family!
I:55 Book Fair
The Middle School is having a book fair! This is a great opportunity to get new books for the summer! Our book fair will be Monday, May 6-Friday, May 10. Our fair will be open before and after school most days and by appointment. If you are able to help keep the fair open, able to set up or take down, or make an appointment to shop the fair, please contact Trisha at tschneider@smcatholicschools.org. Students will also have the opportunity to shop during their language arts class. This fair is called a hybrid fair, so the students will be able to view all the possible books and place an order which will be filled no later than the week of May 13. Hope to see you at the Book Fair!
German Speaking Competition
Ten German students from St. Mary Catholic Middle School competed in the state AATG German Speaking Competition last Saturday at Marquette University.
They all took home a certificate and prizes, as they all placed. Great job, students!
Pictured: (back row left to right) Claire (2nd), Isaac (2nd), Claire (1st), Tess (1st), Illa (1st), Pedro (1st), Andres (2nd); (front row left to right) Ben (2nd), Mariela (3rd), Natalie (3rd)
American Heart Association
This message is from our AHA rep:
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Hello St. Mary Catholic Middle School Families,
My name is Jackie and I am your school’s American Heart Association representative. As we’re getting close to the end of school, I wanted to send a THANK YOU message for including the American Heart Association in your school’s 2023-2024 year.
Thank you to the entire St. Mary Catholic Middle School community for opening your hearts and supporting the mission of the American Heart Association in our 100th year and for raising $2,500 to build healthier lives.
And last but certainly not least, a truly heart-felt thank you goes out to Mrs. Eggert for pouring her heart into American Heart Challenge. We are blessed and grateful for her leadership!
We appreciate each and every one of you. Thank you for helping the American Heart Association celebrate 100 years.
Click HERE to hear from National Youth Market Ambassador, Audrey Doering, Wausau, WI
~Jackie, St. Mary Catholic Middle School American Heart Association Representative
Adoration at the Middle School
We are excited to bring our students to adoration on a monthly basis, but we need your help! Are you able to take an hour to spend with Jesus on Thursday, May 16? Sign up here.
Staff Excellence Award Nominations
Each year, St. Mary Catholic Schools (SMCS) recognizes the talent of outstanding SMCS teachers and staff members. It is important to show our teachers and staff how much their dedication and hard work is appreciated. Please take the time to nominate a deserving teacher/staff member/co-worker by clicking on the links below. Past recipients are listed here. The deadline for nominations for the 2024 awards is Friday, May 3, 2024.
ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD
Criteria for the Award: The Outstanding Teacher Award is presented to a current SMCS teacher who continually inspires and academically challenges his/her students. This award was established to recognize excellence in teaching, with a focus on creativity, rapport with students, positive attitude and high-quality instruction. The Outstanding Teacher Award recognizes a special teacher who has an exceptional relationship with students, parents, and peers, contributes constructively and positively to the school and SMCS, and lives his/her faith in and out of the classroom. The recipient of this award challenges his/her students to work to their highest potential and teaches them to set high self-expectations and standards. St. John Online Nomination
ST. FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI AWARD FOR POSITIVE INFLUENCE
Criteria for the Award: The Positive Influence Award is presented to a current SMCS staff member who makes an exceptional difference in the lives of our students and their families. This person continually goes above and beyond to make sure that our students feel school is a haven for learning and growing. He or she promotes personal growth, spirituality and life-long learning as the path to future success. Award winners are recognized for going well beyond expectations for the good of SMCS students, their families and the entire SMCS system. St. Frances Online Nomination
ST. ANNE AWARD FOR SMCS SPIRIT
Criteria for the Award: The SMCS Spirit Award is presented to a SMCS current staff member who consistently represents all SMCS schools in a positive and enthusiastic manner. This individual inspires others by actively engaging co-workers, students and families to support the SMCS mission and vision, and is committed to the concept of a P3-12 Catholic school system in our community. This person displays an upbeat attitude, promotes and participates in activities and events and encourages school spirit in others. He or she enthusiastically encourages students, parents, families, parishioners and the community to learn more about our schools and takes personal pride in and responsibility for the success of SMCS through their positive work. St. Anne Online Nomination
ST. ISIDORE OF SEVILLE AWARD FOR INNOVATION
Criteria for the Award: Criteria for the Award: The SMCS Award for Innovation is presented to a current SMCS staff member who shows distinction in innovation. This award seeks to recognize an engaged employee who fully uses the resources provided by SMCS, seeks mentors within our community and freely shares his/her time, talent and ideas with other system employees and students to support the SMCS values and strategic goals. This employee demonstrates ingenuity and resourcefulness while inspiring creativity and critical thinking in others. St. Isidore Online Nomination
Faith Involvement Hours Opportunity
Totus Tuus Registration Open!
When: June 23-28
Where: St. Mary Parish
What is Totus Tuus?
Totus Tuus is a weeklong program for children grades K-5 and 6-12 to get together and have fun while learning about the Catholic faith with young adult missionaries. Students will interact with each other and the missionaries on their own grade levels and learn just how exciting our faith can be!
Registration is now OPEN! Click below to register!
https://forms.gle/XuvfyvLi8tKRxxfA7
Details:
- Children currently in grades Kindergarten - 12th grade
- Sunday - Thursday evenings 7-9pm for 7-12th grade
- Monday - Friday day program 9am - 2:30pm for 1-6 grade
Camp Tekakwitha Day Camp (in Menasha!)
Registration Open
When: July 7-11
Where: St. Mary Parish
What is Day Camp?
Day Camp is great for campers who are seeking a summer camp experience but are not quite ready or interested for the full residential camp in Shawano. Camp Tekakwitha offers teambuilding, fun, and great community-building in a faith-filled environment.
Registration is open!
https://www.camptekakwitha.org/summer-camp/day-camp
- Children currently in grades 4K - 4
- Sunday night meet the camp counselors 4-6pm
- Monday - Thursday Camp Tekakwitha Summer Camp Activities from 8am-4pm
Summer Athletics
Summer Sports Camps
Registration for Boys/Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball and Football summer camps is now open. Please register early. Camps are open to any student from any school. (Grade entering Fall of 2024 for all camps)
2024 SMCS Sports Camp Registration
Must be enrolled at SMC High School to Participate
Classes are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (3 days) each week
Tuesdays and Thursdays – Strength and Power
6:00-7:00am – Senior/Junior Boys
7:00-8:00am – Senior/Junior Girls
8:00-9:00am – Sophomore/Freshman Boys
9:00-10:00am – Sophomore/Freshman Girls
Wednesdays – Speed, Agility & Conditioning
All Boys/Girls – 7:30-9:00am
Class starts June 11 and will conclude on August 1
(No classes the week of July 1-4)
SMC Middle School Students (Entering Grades 6-8 Fall of 2024)
Must be enrolled at SMC Middle School to Participate
Classes are Monday and Wednesday (2 days) of each week – 9:00am – 10:00am
Class starts June 10 and will conclude on July 31
(No classes the week of July 1-4)
Registration deadline is May 10, 2024.
Camp Invention
Camp Invention is a week-long hands-on STEM camp! This camp will be hosted at SMCMS the week of 8/5/23 from 9:00-3:30 pm. There are opportunities for all ages as campers (grades 1-6), leaders in training (grades 7-9), and 10th and up (Leadership Interns or volunteers)! For more info or to apply for a scholarship or volunteer discount: Christinecedergren@gmail.com. To register: www.campinvention.org. Please see flyer for more details and for the discount code that expires 3/27!
UWO Math Camp
This August, UW Oshkosh will once again be holding the Summer Oshkosh Mathematics Academy (SOMA), a 4-day summer math camp for students entering grades 6-8.
What: Summer Oshkosh Mathematics Academy
Dates: Monday, August 12 through Thursday, August 15, 2024
- Location: UWO Oshkosh campus
- Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm daily
- Who: For students entering Grades 6-8
- Registration Fee: $360, $240 or $120.
For more information about SOMA, including how to register, please visit https://uwosh.edu/mathematics/outreach/soma/
After School Care
After School Care services are available for our middle school students. If your child is still awaiting pick up at 3:30 PM, they will be placed in our After School Care program, which costs $5.50 per hour per child.
Please use this link if your middle school child needs after school care, available 3:30-5:30.
Lunch Volunteers
We are in need of 1-2 volunteers for lunch duty each day. No previous experience needed, must be Virtus trained. New this year: your first visit (and every third visit after that) earns an out of dress code pass for a student/staff member of your choice!
Sign up here! There are tabs across the top of this linked page that allow sign ups thru the end of the school year.
Important Dates...
Thursday, April 25: Chess Club Meeting ***NEW DATE***
Saturday, April 27: Zephyrfest
Tuesday, April 30 - Friday, May 3: 8th Grade Washington DC Trip
Thursday, May 2: Middle School Social w/5th Grade
Friday, May 3: No School
Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10: Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 7: Zephyrs Spirit Wear Day, Builder's Club Meeting
Thursday, May 9: Chess Club Meeting
Friday, May 10: 6th Grade Retreat
Tuesday, May 14: Band & Choir Concert 6:00
Thursday, May 16: Adoration at the Middle School
Thursday, May 23: Chess Club Meeting
Monday, May 27: No School
Friday, May 31: Middle School Social
Tuesday, June 4: 8th Grade Retreat, Zephyrs Spirit Wear Day
Wednesday, June 5: Last Day of School, 8th Grade Mass & Recognition 6:00
Thursday, June 6: No School ***MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY***
Helpful Links
- Attendance Email: smcmsattendance@smcatholicschools.org
- Virtus Training: Volunteer Hub
- Teacher Wish Lists - donate here!
- Big East Calendar
- SMCS Systemwide Calendar
- SMCS Staff & Teacher Directory
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