ROCKET RECORDER January 18, 2019 Dear Saint Nicholas Community, Thank you for all the parents who came to our Parent Meeting on Tuesday night. We tried something new by using Facebook Live for event too. By the number of views, it looks like it was well received. Hopefully, we can continue having our meetings streamed in the future. One of the highlights of the meeting was the show casing our new logo. The logo will be used for both church and school. We plan on unveiling the logo to everyone on Friday, February 1. Also, all of the students and staff at Saint Nicholas will be getting a t-shirt with the logo on it too. Next, we discussed the state of Wisconsin s School Report Card. With Saint Nicholas Catholic School being a part of Wisconsin School Choice, we have the option for our students to take the Forward test for grades 3-8. In talking with the Wisconsin Department of Instruction, we were opted in to receive a State Report Card, which means that we would have to take the Forward Exam in grades 3-8. Therefore, in April or May Saint Nicholas Catholic School would be taking the Forward Exam. Parents have the right to opt out of the Forward Exam for their son/daughter if they would like too. If you would like more information about the Forward Exam, please contact me at svanderloop@stnicholasfreedom.org or call the school at 920-788-9371 and I would be happy to talk to more about this topic. The teachers and I are busy getting everything ready for Catholic Schools Week at the end of the month. Maps testing will be finishing up next week, except for makeups or retakes which will carry over. If there are any talent show forms or grandparent forms still out can you turn them into the office, so we can plan accordingly. Thank you. Correction from last week s Rocket Recorder: All students in grades 3-8 are welcome to come up in the choir area and sing the songs for Catholic Schools Week mass, Sunday, February 3rd, at 10:30. Also, Saint Nick s Choir will be performing before mass and they should arrive no later than 10:15 and meet Mrs. Groh in church by the choir area. Thank you everyone for your support of Saint Nicholas Catholic School. Blessings. Scott Vanderloop Mission Statement: Rooted in our Catholic faith we empower, model and share the light of Christ with all we meet. Rocket Recorder 1
Enclosed in Your Envelope This Week: Tuition Statements and Lunch Bills Pizza Order Forms Box Tops Collection Sheets Dates to Remember Thurs Jan 24 End of 2nd Quarter, All School Mass Planned by 5th Grade Fri Jan 25 No School - Staff Work Day Sat. Jan 26 WinterFest Auction at Colonial House Mon. & Tues., Jan. 28 & 29 Freshman Registration at Xavier Wed Jan 30 School Store Mon - Sun., Jan 28 - Feb 3 Catholic Schools Week & Scholastic Book Fair Thurs Jan 31 Grandparents Day, All School Mass Planned by 4th Grade Sun., Feb 3 10:30 Catholic Schools Week Mass & Porkie/Pancake Breakfast Thurs Feb 7 All School Mass Planned by 3rd Grade Tues Feb 12 Student Leadership Bake Sale Wed Feb 13 Opera for the Young 9:30 a.m. All are welcome Thurs Feb 14 All School Mass Planned by 2nd Grade; Early Release 12:10 p.m. Staff Alpha Retreat Fri & Mon Feb 15 & 18 No School Thurs Feb 21 All School Mass Planned by 1st Grade Thurs Feb 28 All School Mass Planned by 8th Grade and Kindergarten Wed March 6 Ash Wednesday 11:00 All School Mass Planned by 7th Grade Fri March 8 Pizza Making Day Mon May 6 Safe Environment Classes Thurs June 6 Last Day of School, Early Release, Graduation Website: www.stnicholasfreedom.org/school Hunter Safey Class Announcement: A Hunter Safety Course will be offered at Freedom High School February 12 thru March 5 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. each Tuesday. The class is structured for students age 11 and older. A $10.00 registration fee is due the first night of class. A parent must also attend the first session to register each student. Pickup a handout in the school office for more information about pre-registration. Only the first 70 students will be accepted so register online at https://gowild.wi.gov/ as soon as possible. Rocket Recorder 2
Athletic News Athletic News The 8th grade boys basketball team finished their season on Sunday taking 4 th place (out of 8 teams) in the league tournament. They had a great season and improved greatly throughout the season. The team consisted of Tucker Brockman, Lucas Cropsey, Matt Malvitz, Joey Krejcie, Ethan Roskowski, Lucas VanGrinsven, Peter VanGrinsven, Greg Westemeier, and Eric Wolf. The coaches were Troy Brockman and Doug Westemeier. Thank you to all of the coaches, parents and players for making this season so enjoyable! Home and School News -We ve enclosed a Boxtops for Education collection sheet in the family envelop this week! Please collect those boxtops and send them in! Thanks to Krista Rew who continues to count and send in our box tops! We earned $354 from the fall collection!! -We have a family outing planned for a Green Bay Blizzard Football Game on Sunday, February 24 th, 2019. Ticket orders with money are due back to the school office no later than 2/5/19. -We are planning a family dance at Simply Country Barn on Friday night, Feb 8 th, from 6pm to 9pm. Families are asked to bring a snack to share and there will be a cash bar available. Come dressy or come casual, all families and all ages are invited! We ve also invited the families at St. Edward School. -Looking further ahead to spring, our next Scoopie Night fundraiser and social outing is at Culver s in Little Chute on Monday, April 8, 2019. This event will be from 5pm-8pm and St. Nicholas earns 10% of all sales during that time! Come support our school and spread the word to your family and friends! Rocket Recorder 3
Session Dates * July 8-12 July 15-19 July 22-26 July 29-2 August 5-9 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. dates and times sub ect to change ll sessions held at the enter for hildhood Safety Safety Town (4-6 year olds) and Safety Town 2 (7-9 year olds) are one week summer camps where kiddos learn how to stay safe in their homes, at school, and throughout the community. This interactive program offers children classroom segments, guest presenters, and hands-on experience on the streets of the specially designed, child-sized Safety Town. Some safety topics covered are: Pedestrian Bicycle Poison Electric Personal Pet Playground Fire Car seat Bus Register online $90/child $110/child after June 3 Scholarships available for qualifying families Center for Childhood Safety 842 S. Military Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304 www.ccsgb.org 920-272-0110 Rocket Recorder 4
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St. Nicholas Catholic School Faith & Fellowship Night with the Green Bay Blizzard Sunday February 24 th @ 3:05pm Each student receives a FREE ticket and will be invited to be part of the Fan Tunnel on the field before the game. Enjoy a great night of family-friendly indoor football at the Resch Center in Green Bay. Adult tickets: $15 Additional Child tickets (12 & under): $12 For each St. Nicholas paid ticket $5 will be donated to St. Nicholas Catholic School To order tickets return form and payment: St. Nicholas Catholic School Office. Attn: Green Bay Blizzard Faith and Fellowship Game. Questions contact: Ryan Hopson Green Bay Blizzard // (920) 499-BLIZ (2549) // ryan@greenbayblizzard.com Detach order form below and return with payment must be no later than 2/5/2019 Parent/Guardian : St. Nicholas Catholic School 2/24/2019 Email: Phone: Student: Student: Adult Tickets : x $15.00 Child Tickets : x $12.00 FREE STUDENT TICKETS : Total Enclosed : $ Total: $ Total: $ Student: All Checks payable to: GREEN BAY BLIZZARD ****LIMIT ONE FREE TICKET PER STUDENT**** Rocket Recorder 6
St Nicholas Winter Fest Saturday, January 26, 2019 The Colonial House N4330 County Road E, Kaukauna, WI 54130 Sign Up to Help during the Auction at http://signup.com/go/whyloxj Tickets $20 in advance and $25 at the door **Tickets available at St. Nicholas Office** Snowflake Raffle Grand Prize of $10,000 Live Auction Items Include: Autographed Packers Jersey, Brewer Package, Lake Home Rental, Homemade Bar Tables, and more! Bucket Raffle, Silent and Live Auctions and Games! Father Dan Felton will be the emcee for the night. 5:00 pm Doors open 5:30-7:30 Buffet served Cash Bar 8:30 pm Live auction begins 9:15 pm Snowflake Raffle Winner Announced (Need not be present to win) Rocket Recorder 7
St. Nicholas School Winter Dance When: Friday, February 8 th, 2019 6pm-9pm Where: Tryba s Simply Country Barn (N3504 County Rd E) Who: Families of St. Nicholas & St. Edwards Schools Cost: One can of food per family for the Freedom Food Pantry (or a cash donation in lieu of a can of food) This dance is for all ages! You can come dressed fancy or you can come dressed casual! Dads, enjoy a special dance with your daughters! Moms, enjoy a special dance with your sons! Students, have fun dancing with your classmates! Food and Drink: We ask that all families bring a snack or an appetizer to share! There will be a cash bar and no drink carry-ins are allowed. Please note that Simply Country Barn does not take credit cards. Parking: There is parking behind the barn. The dance is in the lower level and there is an entrance in the back of the barn. Please RSVP by Friday, February 1 st to the school office Family Name: Yes, we can attend: # attending: No, we cannot attend: Rocket Recorder 8
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Get ready to build your child s academic and faith-based future! Mark your calendars to join us at Xavier High School for Freshman Registration Nights on Mon., Jan. 28 or Tues., Jan. 29. The Xavier High School curriculum will be described, course selection advice will be provided, and families will be able to select courses for the 2019-2020 school year. Information on scholarship and financial opportunities will be available. The programs will begin in the Xavier High School theatre at 7:00 p.m. Program details available here. We look forward to welcoming members of our Class of 2023! We would love to welcome your family for a tour, shadow or event! Deanna Dupont, Admissions Coordinator, Xavier Catholic Schools, 920.735.9380 x5226 Rocket Recorder 10