School News
Friday, May 3, 2024
Message from Mrs. Petersen
Exciting Things Happening for the 2024-25 School Year!
Dear Parents,
We are excited to announce that two days of Art will be offered during the 2024-2025 school year for all 5K-8 students!
Mrs. Kathy Hansen will also be back to teach band lessons to any interested 4-8 students, as well as Chimes.
We will implement a new state-of-the-art Science STEM curriculum in grades 6-8, and new Phonics materials will be introduced for grades K-1.
We look forward to working with you and your child! If you haven’t re-enrolled for next school year, please register using the link below.
Bus Expectations
For our daily routes and in preparation for upcoming field trips, please talk to your child(ren) and kindly remind them about the bus rules and expectations of good behavior when riding. It is a privilege to ride the bus, and it is essential that all students follow the rules for the safety of everyone.
Students are expected to obey the following rules:
- Observe the same good conduct as in the classroom.
- Be courteous; use no profane language.
- Do not eat or drink on the bus. Keep the bus clean.
- Cooperate with the driver. The driver is in COMPLETE charge of all persons riding.
- Do not be destructive.
- Stay in your seat when the bus is in motion.
- Keep head, hands, and feet inside the bus. Windows are to be opened only two notches from the top.
- The bus driver is authorized to assign seats.
Blessings,
Mrs. Amelia Petersen and Staff
Circle of Grace Program
Safe Environment Curriculum for K-8 Students
Out of concern for all God’s people and in response to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, we have a curriculum for the safe environment education of children and young people supported and mandated by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Diocese/eparchies are to maintain “safe environment” programs which the diocesan/eparchial bishop deems to be in accord with Catholic moral principles. They are to be conducted cooperatively with parents, civil authorities, educators, and community organizations to provide education and training for minors, parents, ministers, educators, and others about ways to sustain and foster a safe environment for minors. Dioceses/eparchies are to make clear to clergy and members of the community the standards of conduct for clergy and other persons with regard to their conduct with minors. Article 12 - Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
What is a Circle of Grace?
The Catholic Church teaches that God has created each of us as unique and special. Genesis 1:27 tells us that we are created “male and female in God’s image” and that God saw this as “very good.” In that goodness, we are meant to respect ourselves and everyone else as persons created and loved by God.
Adults assist children and young people to recognize God’s love by helping them to understand that each of us lives and moves in a Circle of Grace. You can imagine your own Circle of Grace by putting your arms above your head then circle down in front of your body including side to side. This circle, front to back, holds who you are in your body and through your senses. It holds your very essence in mind, heart, soul, and sexuality.
Why is it important to help our children understand the Circle of Grace?
God intends our relationships in life to be experiences of divine love. Respectful, nurturing, loving relationships increase our understanding of our own value and help us to love others. It is never too early to help children and young people understand how very special they are and how relationships in life are called to be sacred. Understanding this can help them to protect the special person they are and to be respectful of others.
Adults, especially parents, as they strive to provide a safe and protective environment, hold the responsibility to help children and young people understand and respect their own dignity and that of others. A truly safe and protective environment is one where children and young people recognize when they are safe or unsafe and know how to bring their concerns, fears, and uncertainties to the trusted adults in their lives.
How is the Circle of Grace curriculum different from other protection programs?
According to research, one in four girls and one in seven boys will be sexually abused by age eighteen. Many protection programs focus on “stranger danger”; however, up to ninety percent (90%) of the time the perpetrator of abuse is known to the child or young person such as a relative or family friend. Circle of Grace goes beyond just protection by helping children and young people understand the sacredness of who they are and how to seek help through their relationships with trusted adults. It has a strong parent component throughout the curriculum.
Circle of Grace instruction will begin Monday, May 6. In addition to the information above, a separate email will be sent to parents regarding technology guidelines and unsafe behaviors.
2024-25 Re-Enrollment & Tuition
To Re-Enroll for the 2024-2025 school year, please complete the Re-Enrollment Form at the link below and pay the $200.00 Registration Fee - online through E-Funds, cash, or check payable to Shepherd of the Hills or SOTH.
FDL Public Library Teen Photo Contest
Congratulations to Jack Gitter - Shepherd of the Hills grade 8 for receiving honorable mention in the "Anything Goes" category of the 10th annual Fond du Lac Public Library Teen Photo Contest.
Jack will receive his photograph professionally framed, courtesy of Gallery & Frame Shop in downtown Fond du Lac. Jack's photograph, along with 80 other entries are on display in the Langdon Divers Community Gallery throughout May.
A public reception will be held Wednesday, May 8 from 5:30 to 7 pm; the reception will be paused at 6 pm to recognize the winners of the contest. Way to go, Jack!
Student Council - Lemonade Day
Lemonade Day - Saturday, May 4
Please support Shepherd of the Hills Student Council Lemonade Stand at the Eden Cafe on Saturday, May 4 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The proceeds will go towards Shepherds athletic department to upgrade the volleyball and basketball jerseys. Thank you for your support!
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
2024 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week Theme:
Thank You for Helping Us Grow: You are the ROOT to our SUCCESS!
🌷Monday, May 6 - If Teachers Were Flowers, I’d Pick YOU!
- Flowers from families with last names A-G
- We will need help arranging flowers in the morning
🌷Tuesday, May 7 - You are Sup-Herb!
- Infused Water with choices of fruit, vegetables and herbs
🌷Wednesday, May 8 - You are Unbe-Leaf-able!
- Salad Bar
- Sign up to bring salad bar items below
🌷Thursday, May 9 - We’re Berry Happy You’re Here!
- Fresh Fit
🌷Friday, May 10 - Thank you for Be-Leaf-ing in Us!
- Notes from families with last names H-Z
- Sign up to write a note to a teacher or staff member below.
Spring Concert - Thursday, May 16
Disney: The Movies, The Music
Shepherd of the Hills spring concert, 'Disney: The Movies, The Music', will be presented on Thursday, May 16 at 10:00 am and 6:00 pm in the Gym. All students in grades 3K-8 will be performing including the Gr. 4/5 Chimes Ensemble.
Costumes
3K/4K: Any nice spring outfit or costume from Toy Story (You've Got a Friend in Me) or Song of the South (Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah).
Grades 5K-2: Anything associated with Mickey Mouse and friends or Peter Pan (You Can Fly).
Grades 3-5: Anything associated with The Little Mermaid (Under the Sea) or The Lion King (Circle of Life).
Grade 6: Anything associated with The Lion King (Hakuna Matata), Mary Poppins (Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious), or The Jungle Book (The Bare Necessities).
Grades 7 & 8: Anything associated with The Lion King (The Lion Sleeps Tonight).
If any families have a poster of any Disney movies (especially The Lion King) or stuffed, jungle animals (mainly Simba, Mufasa/lion, etc.) may we borrow them to display at the spring concert? Please send them to school with your last name on the back of the poster, or on masking tape on the bottom of a stuffed animal.
For more information or if any questions, please contact Ms. Pelletier, Music Teacher at wpelletier@soth-school.org.
Field Day - 5/17/2024
All are welcome to join us on Friday, May 17 for Mass & Field Day at Camp Vista.
Dress Code: Athletic Wear and Tennis Shoes
All students must bring a water bottle with their name on the bottom.
Field Day Itinerary
8:30 am - Mass in the Chapel
9:15 - 9:30 am - Morning Snack
9:30 -11:15 am - Field Day Activities
11:15 - 11:45 am - Lunch
12:00 pm - Parent Pick Up from Vista
No Afternoon Bus or Child Care
Help is needed! Serving morning snack, Field Day activities/stations, Transporting lunch from school to Camp Vista, Lunch Set Up, Serving, and Clean Up, Transporting lunch items back to school.
Please sign up to volunteer at the link below. If you are at Camp Vista, you are welcome to have lunch (hot dogs) with the students. Please RSVP any adult and younger sibling lunches needed through the link.
Please complete and return permission slips to school by Monday, May 13.
Spring Picnic, Dessert Bake Off & Raffle - May 19
Little Lambs Program
Eighth Grade Graduation
Eighth Grade Graduation Mass & Ceremony
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
6:30 pm in Church
Reception to follow in the Gym.
Class Flower
Light Pink Rose
Class Song
Don’t Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
Class Motto
Jesus looked at them and said,
”With man it is impossible, but not with God.
For all things are possible with God.”
Mark 10:27
Class of 2024
Charles Desiderio
Jack Gitter
Barron Kluck
Grayson Laughrin
Chloe Masarik
Clayton Ottery
Sophia Wilke
Music & Movement Classes
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.
Plan Ahead: No Scrip on May 12, May 26, or June 16
May 2024
Saturday, May 4
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Lemonade Day at the Eden Cafe
Volunteer Recognition at Mass
Sunday, May 5
Volunteer Recognition at Mass
May 6-10
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Monday, May 6
Circle of Grace Instruction Begins
Tuesday, May 7
8:30 am - FDL Public Library at SOTH
Wednesday, May 8 - Maroon & Khaki Dress Code
6-8 Field Trip
8:30 am - All School Mass
10:20 am - Activity Period - Buddies
Friday, May 10
K-3 Field Trip
3:00 pm - pick up plants from school
Wednesday, May 15
NO STUDENT MASS TODAY
10:20 am - Activity Period - Rosary
Spring Concert Rehearsals
Thursday, May 16
No Little Lambs
10:00 am - Spring Concert - morning performance
5:00 pm - Art Show
6:00 pm - Spring Concert - evening performance
Friday, May 17 - Athletic Wear w/ Tennis Shoes Dress Code
- Mass & Field Day at Camp Vista
- 12:00 pm - Early Dismissal - Pick Up at Camp Vista
- No Afternoon Child Care
Sunday, May 19
Parish Spring Picnic, Dessert Bake Off & Raffle
Monday, May 20
Library Books Due Back to School This Week!
Wednesday, May 22 - Maroon & Khaki Dress Code
8:30 am - All School Mass w/Grade 7 & 8 Candle Ceremony
10:20 am - Activity Period - Reading Assembly
Thursday, May 23
10:00 am - Little Lambs
Friday, May 24
Eighth Grade Retreat
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day - No School
Wednesday, May 29
Last Day of School for Eighth Grade Students
- 8:30 am - All School Mass
- 9:15 am - 8th Grade Recognition & All School Awards Assembly - Gym
- 10:20 am - Activity Period - Service Presentations
- 6:30 pm - Eighth Grade Graduation Mass & Ceremony
Thursday, May 30 - Maroon & Khaki Dress Code
End of the Third Trimester/Last Day of School for 3K-7 Students- 10:45 am - Prayer Service & Kindergarten Graduation
- 11:30 am Early Dismissal
- No Lunch or Afternoon Child Care
- Report Cards (Email)
Friday, May 31
Teacher Inservice - No School
Monday, June 3
Teacher Inservice - No School
School Email Addresses
Homeroom Teachers
3K & 4K, Mrs. Kelly Schisel - kschisel@soth-school.org
Kindergarten, Mrs. Lori Freund - lfreund@soth-school.org
First Grade, Mrs. Robbi Hughes - rhughes@soth-school.org
Second Grade, Miss Nici Colwin - ncolwin@soth-school.org
Third Grade, Mrs. Amelia Petersen - apetersen@soth-school.org
Fourth & Fifth Grade, Mrs. Alyssa Goffard - agoffard@soth-school.org
Sixth Grade, Ms. Katie Schaalma - kschaalma@soth-school.org
Seventh & Eighth Grade, Miss Abbey Carter - acarter@soth-school.org
Specialist Teachers & Staff
Art, Mrs. Jodie Baumhardt - jbaumhardt@soth-school.org
Child Care, Mrs. Sue Goebel - childc@soth-school.org
Lunch, Mrs. Rita Marcin - rmarcin@soth-school.org
Music, Ms. Wendy Pelletier - wpelletier@soth-school.org
Pastor, Fr. Mark Jones - fr.markj@reagan.com
Phy Ed, Mr. Brady Thomas - bthomas@soth-school.org
Religion, Mrs. Karen Schreiner - kschreiner@soth-school.org
School Secretary, Mrs. Jennifer Hively - jhively@soth-school.org
Spanish, Mrs. Nubia Torres - ntorres@soth-school.org
Technology, Mr. Robb Holden - rholden@soth-school.org
Principal, Mrs. Joan Schlaefer: jschlaefer@stmattsschoolcampbellsport.com