St. Katharine Drexel School

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

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

9/26 7th Grade Horicon Marsh Field Trip

9/26 6th Grade Retreat

9/27 Theme Day / All School Mass / 8:20 a.m.

10/2 7th Grade Retreat / Holy Hill, Hubertus, WI

10/3 All School Mass / 8:20 a.m. / Grade 2

10/4 Teacher In-Service / No Classes

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

10/11 All School Mass / 8:20 a.m. / Grade 5

10/14 Online SCRIP Meeting / 6:00 p.m. / Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/iff-airj-zzg

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.

10/17 All School Mass / 8:20 a.m. / Grade 1

10/18 Teacher In-Service / No Classes

10/23 Ebert's Greenhouse / Gr. 5K-1 / 10:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

10/25 All School Mass / 8:20 a.m. / Grade 3

10/28 School Pictures

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

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

Dear SKDS Family,

What a wonderful gathering on Monday for our Early Childhood Picnic. We ate in the gym and then gathered outside to play with the sidewalk chalk, catch the bubbles, play ball toss, and climb on the jungle gym.There was plenty of good conversation, good food and all around contagious energy. A special thanks to our early childhood teachers (Mrs. Skare-4K, Mrs. Cargen 3K, and Ms. Warmka-5K) for planning. We extend words of appreciation to our Home and School Association as well for helping with this event.

And speaking of Home and School, they are holding their first meeting of the school year this evening at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Please join us for the scoop on the agenda of fun events planned for families. Be sure to keep your ears and eyes attuned to upcoming H&S news.

As we wrap up the fourth week of school, I want to take a moment to thank you for sharing your wonderful children with us. It has been a joy watching them settle into the school year, make new friends, and begin their journey of growth and learning. We are truly honored to partner with you in their education.

At this point in the year, routines are becoming more familiar, and students are diving deeper into their studies. However, the journey is just beginning! Your involvement plays a vital role in helping your child succeed. Research consistently shows that when parents are engaged in their child’s education, both in school and at home, it has a positive impact on academic achievement, social skills, and overall well-being.

Here are a few ways you can stay involved:

• Check-In Regularly: Ask your child about what they learned each day. It doesn’t have to be a formal discussion—simple, open-ended questions can help keep the lines of communication open.
• Stay Informed: Keep an eye on school newsletters, teacher updates, and events. Attending parent-teacher meetings, volunteering when you can, or even just staying updated on class activities can help you stay connected.
• Encourage Good Habits: Help your child establish consistent routines for homework, reading, and studying. These habits will benefit them throughout the year.
• Be a Cheerleader: Celebrate both big and small successes. A little encouragement goes a long way in keeping your child motivated and confident.

As we move forward, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your ongoing support. We are fortunate to have such dedicated parents, and we believe that together, we can help your children achieve great things.

Blessings,

Ms. Weiss

Exciting news! We will soon be re-starting the parish Children’s Choir JOYFUL NOISE! This will be open to all children in the parish in grades 1-8. Rehearsals will be most Thursday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 PM in St. Cecilia’s Room just off the church narthex. We will sing for approximately one 10:00 mass per month including Christmas Eve and Easter.

Our first rehearsal will be Thursday, September 26 th . We will meet in the school cafeteria immediately after school and walk over to the St. Cecilia room for rehearsal. At this first rehearsal I will hand out a permission slip and other materials. It is very important that parents fill out and return the permission slip at the second rehearsal on October 3rd . There will be no separate parents’ meeting.

This group has always been a lot of fun and a great way for children to minister in our parish. There will be opportunities for solo cantoring, group cantoring and playing instruments. We will meet in the SKDS cafeteria on Thursdays after school and then rehearse from 3:30 to 4:30 in St. Cecilia’s room. Students

coming from the public schools who have a later dismissal time should still come and join us—a 30-45 minute rehearsal is still beneficial. Students who have sports or other activities on some Thursdays are welcome as often as they are able to attend.

Any questions, please contact Paul Kennedy

920-887-2082 ext. 310

kennedyp@stkds.com

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!

Do you want to know more about how to buy and use SCRIP? Would you like to use the RaiseRight App on your phone to purchase SCRIP in minutes? If so, then attend the Online SCRIP Meeting on Monday, October 14, at 6:00 p.m. Here is the link: SCRIP Online Meeting

At this meeting you will have all your questions answered about how to buy and use SCRIP, which is an integral part of our parish and school annual budget! Contribute to the budget by buying SCRIP!

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.

God of all seasons, we thank you for Autumn.
We thank you
for the touch of coolness in the air that gives us a new burst of energy,
for the coloring of trees that shows the creativity of the Divine Artist,
for the falling leaves that reveal the strength of the branches,
for the hues of fields that bring peace to our souls,
for the smiles on pumpkins that bring joy to children,
for the fall harvest which that brings us gratitude for the bounty of our land,
for this change of seasons that reveals the circle of life.
God of all seasons, as you transform the earth, transform us by your Spirit.

Amen.