St. Katharine Drexel School

8/30 All School Mass at 8:20 a.m.

9/2 Labor Day-No Classes

9/5 Safeguarding Session / 6:00 p.m.

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

9/10 School Advisory Committee Meeting / St. Cecilia's Room / 6:15 p.m.

9/12 Catholic Schools Walk / 2:15 p.m.

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.

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

9/26 7th Grade Horicon Marsh Field Trip

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,

The school year is off to a wonderful start! It is great to have the students back in the hallways and classrooms. We have been very creative finding ways to keep cool! Tomorrow we will celebrate our first school Mass. We invite you to come and pray with us at our school Masses on Fridays at 8:20 a.m., and also join us each weekend as well, to pray with our parish family, on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 8:00, 10:00 and 12:00 (Spanish). The most wonderful thing you can do for your children is come to Mass!

We encourage you to get involved with our Home and School. This committee is an important part of SKDS. You will enjoy the activities they sponsor that help make our school a vibrant place for your children.

Just a few reminders at the start of the school year:

• If your child is absent you need to call or email the office by 9:00 a.m. All attendance is handled by the office. Please communicate directly with the office, not the teacher regarding absences.
• If you need to pick up your child during the school day due to illness or an appointment, you need to come to the office to sign them out.

On a final note, THANK YOU! Thank you for sending your children to St. Katharine Drexel School! We are truly blessed to have the opportunity to share in their journey!

Blessings,

Ms. Weiss

Family Folders are coming home today with your oldest child! We ask that you look at the contents of the Family Folder each week and return it to school on the next school day! Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining good communication between home and school!😀

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.

You should have received an invitation to join your child's classroom on SchoolStatus Connect. If you have not, please reach out to your child's teacher. Here is a link to Family Resources to help you navigate the SchoolStatus Connect Platform.

🚀 With SchoolStatus Connect, you'll be able to:

• Receive communications from your students' schools and teachers in your favorite channels: email, text, push notification, or all in one place in an optional app
• Auto-translate all communications into your preferred language
• Communicate back and forth with your students' teachers
• Stay up-to-date on the latest news and upcoming events

We have added a School Events Calendar to the main page of our website. This calendar will house school events, meetings, athletic events, concerts, and other important happenings at SKDS. Click on the button above to view the calendar!

Dear St. Katharine Drexel School Families,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We are so excited for this new year to Live Like Jesus!

The Scrip Program is one of our top fundraising ventures at St. Katharine Drexel Parish and School. Through no additional cost to you, gift card purchases made at face value, all help offset our schools daily operating expenses. St. Katharine Drexel receives a rebate percentage of each card sold. The rebate amount varies by vendor and can be found through the RaiseRight App or by contacting the Scrip office at scrip@stkatharinedrexelbd.org.

This school year, all school families will automatically be enrolled in the Scrip Tuition Credit program, which earns your family 50% of the rebate amount from each card you purchase. For example, Culver’s has a 10% rebate, so your family would earn 5% and school would receive 5%. Any purchases from July 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025, will count toward this year's total. Your credit will then be applied to your tuition statement for the 2025-2026 school year.

How do you purchase?

• In-person sales take place each weekend after the 4:30 pm, 8 am and 10 am Masses in the Narthex.

• The Scrip office, located in the Parish Center, will be open each Wednesday, starting September 11th, from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.

• Online ordering can also be done through RaiseRight.com or via the RaiseRight App. Use enrollment code: L45DD45211L4 to create your account with SKDS. Online payment options: bank account, debit or credit card.

• You may also email the Scrip office with your order at scrip@stkatharinedrexelbd.org and drop off your check to the Parish office, where you can also pick up your order when it’s available!

Checks made payable to SKDS Scrip.

Let us know if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions at 920-887-0282 ext. 306 or scrip@stkatharinedrexelbd.org.

Jen Nampel & Marie Cigelske
Scrip Coordinators

Are you or your child eager to embark on a musical journey? Whether it’s the elegant strains of the piano, the rich tones of the violin, or the expressive power of the voice, we have the perfect starting point for you! Swigert Music Lessons for piano, violin, and vocal training is designed for those new to their musical instrument/voice or for those that want to improved on existing experience. Our lessons offer a nurturing environment where you can develop your skills.

· Piano: Explore the fundamentals of piano playing, from reading sheet music to mastering your first melodies.

· Violin: Dive into the world of violin with a curriculum that covers basic techniques, posture, and simple tunes. Ideal for children and adults alike!

· Vocal: Find your voice with our beginner vocal classes! We’ll help you develop essential techniques like breath control, pitch accuracy, and vocal expression. Perfect for those who dream of singing with confidence, whether it's for personal enjoyment or a future on stage!

Instructor Sarah Swigert has a major in vocal performance with an emphasis in Broadway, as well as a minor in piano. She has also played violin since the age of 4.

For more information and/or to register, please email at swigertmusic@gmail.com

~Our Pastors Fr. Will, Fr. Nick and Fr. Thomas

~Our Pope Francis

~Our Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki

~Peace in our world and in our country

~Those who are serving our country in the Armed Forces & our Veterans

~Police Officers, Fire Fighters, EMT’s and all those who risk their lives on our behalf

~Those who are dealing with natural disasters: drought, flood, hurricanes, earthquakes, and fires

~Refugees fleeing difficult situations

~Our students and their families

~For continued healing and good health for all of our St. Katharine Drexel School and Parish Family

~All those placed in our school prayer list and on our parish prayer chain

~Those in need of healing: body, mind and spirit

~Those who are in most need of our prayers