 
S.A.C. The Notre Dame SITE ADVISORY COUNCIL is an active leadership group working in collaboration with our parishes and the GRACE System to set the strategic direction for our school. Members of the SAC include: Site Advisory Council Members:
Fr. Richard Getchel Mike Cuene Annie Bongiorno Julie Van Straten Sue Van Gheem Marv Wall Paul Schierl Lisa Urick Kathy Nordeen
John Connelly Jeff Kaftan
Lois Schumacher
Michelle Smits
Alisa Conway Dave Sladek Archived Newsletters |
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December 5, 2012
Notre Dame celebrates Guatemala day with our two exchange students Rafa and Rodrigo. Students dressed as a quetzal, the Guatemalan national bird and currency.
Dear Notre Dame Families:
It's hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner!!! Don't forget that St. Nick comes tonight!
I have a very special job offer (this will be a paid position). We are in need of a middle school lunch supervisor (hours will be aprox. 11:30 to 1:00) For details and to express an interest please call me at 217-4684 or e-mail jkaftan@gracesystem.org.
Please join us at the middle school this Friday, December 7th for international day. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grades have prepared their classroom to represent different countries. Come taste food from around the world. The cost is $1.00 and the event will be from 12:45 to 2:30. Enter at the main middle school entrance.
Fourth grade students have been participating in a Junior Achievement program called "Our Region". Our Region introduces students to entrepreneurship and how entrepreneurs use resources to produce goods and services in a community. Thank you to Will Kress and Heather Milbach for supporting JA at Notre Dame! To find how you can be a JA volunteer click on the link below.
Report cards will be sent home with your child on Friday, December 7th.
Show your Raider spirit !!! Come and support your ND Raiders BB teams tomorrow night in the Notre Dame gym. The 7th grade boys teams will play each other at 4:15, then our 5th grade boys will be playing at 5:20, followed by the 6th grade boys at 6:25. Let's fill the gym with ND Raider fans!! Go Raiders!!
JUMP WITH JOY,
Jeff
Additional Links:
Athletics Calendar of Events
International Day @ ND
2nd Trimester Lunch & Playground sign-up
All Staff Treat Schedule
Key Club Sign-up Events
Adopt-A-Family December update
ND Christmas Gift Certificate
Parenting Teens Workshop
GRACE December News
Prayer at McCormick Home
Junior Achievement
Kids Dance Clinic
DePere Girls Softball Registration
K-4 Introduction to Softball Clinic
Co-ed Rec Night
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
Dec. 5th: Box Top Contest done
Dec. 7th: Report Cards sent home
Dec. 7th: 12:45-2:00 International Day @ MS
Dec. 12th: 6:30 2nd Grade Sacrament of Reconciliation @ St. Mary's
Dec. 13th: 6:30 Christmas Concert/Art Exhibit MS gym
Dec. 19th: 2:00 Kindergarten Christmas Program ES gym
Dec. 21st: "J.U.M.P. with Joy" spirit t-shirt dress down day
Dec. 21st: 11:30 Early Release
Dec. 24th-Jan. 1st: Christmas Break
Jan. 2nd: Classes Resume
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 International Day
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Lunch & Playground Volunteer
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First and foremost, a HUGE thank you for helping to volunteer for cafeteria and playground duty. We have had great feedback from parents saying they really enjoyed seeing their child(ren) in their element and the teachers are very appreciative to have some down time to prepare for their classes.
This is just a friendly reminder that second trimester is fast approaching. If you have not already, you can go onto Lunch & Playground Sign-up Genius and select your day and slot for volunteering for next trimester. You can also sign up for third trimester if that makes better planning, or wait until that trimester gets closer if that is easier. Notre Dame is asking each family to volunteer for one slot per trimester or more if you wish.
Please keep in mind that your time spent volunteering for this program is worth double towards your required family volunteer hours.
***Cancellations 48 hours before the day of your shift can be directed to the secretaries of the appropriate schools as the teachers/aids will need to fill in.
Thank you for your helping to keep out children well supervised and safe!
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All Staff Treat Schedule
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All Staff Treat Schedule
Thank you to our many cooks, bakers and candy makers that have already treated our teachers and staff to some wonderful healthy and sweet treats this year at the staff meetings. We have additional opportunities to participate and treat our hard working staff. If you have not yet signed up, please consider signing up for one or two treats during the school year that work in your schedule.
Go to:www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0E45ABAD28A20-allstaff to select your date or notify Kathy Nordeen (920) 246-4472 who will put you on the schedule for the date you choose.
Sign up to bring your goodies into school the morning of the meeting and help our teachers feel appreciated and nutritionally supplemented. Please consider providing 18 servings of either a health snack or sweet treat. Healthy snacks include fruit, raw veges and dip or other low fat snacks such as pretzels. Sweet snacks include cupcakes, cookies, brownies or other such yummy delights. (Note: There may be additional meetings added to the schedule in the future as the year progresses based on need.) Thank you in advance for your support of the staff at Notre Dame of De Pere!
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Key Club
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KEY CLUB SIGN UP EVENTS - THERE'S STILL TIME TO PARTICIPATE
- As part of the Key Club event we were able to offer several Sign Up Events! These Sign Ups were a big success and are sure to be very enjoyable events for all those attending!
- Captain's Walk Wine Tasting - Ladies Night!
- Key Club Open Gym and Pizza at Starz Academy
- Olde Fashioned Cookie Bake and Candy Make
- Guided Quiet Water Sea Kayak Tour with Picnic
- Badger Sports Park Bash!
- Tapas, Toasts and Tunes at a'Bravo
- Three of these events have room for more participants. If you are interested, or know someone else that might be (they do not have to be school families to participate), please sign up by clicking the Sign Up Genius link below the event of interest!
- Badger Sports Park Bash! - 100 Kids (+ Chaperones)
Description: Grab some friends and head down to Badger Sports Park for an evening of fun on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013! The first 100 kids to sign up will get a 3 hour unlimited 'Utopia' pass to this family owned entertainment center located on Appleton's Northeast side. The Utopia Pass gives unlimited access to the following attractions: 2-story Laser Tag, Mini bowling, Inflatables (10 and under), Video Games, Naskart Go Karts, 18 Hole Miniature Golf, 8 Batting Cages.
Chaperone will be required for kids attending (there is not a cost for chaperones to attend, and chaperones will not be included in the sign-up count).
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 (arrive between 4-6pm; cards will be activated for 3 hours from time of arrival)
Cost: $20 per person.
Minimum Guests: no minimum s
Donated by: Badger Sports Park
Badger Sports Park Sign-up genius
- Guided Quiet Water Sea Kayak Tour with Picnic - 8 Adults
Description: How about spending the morning kayaking down the Wolf River (or other close location) reveling in all of nature's beauty? Up to eight persons will enjoy a "downwind with the current" paddle of near three hours. After your guide covers kayak safety and paddling basics, you will soon be gliding down a naturalist area on the Wolf where eagles, ospreys, blue herons, turkeys, sand hill cranes, otter, sturgeon, and deer are frequently viewed. Experience and equipment are not necessary. You just show up at a designated put in location, get fitted for boat and equipment (provided), go through basics, and start paddling. There will be a rest stop with refreshments and snacks midway to give a rest to cramped legs and a post-paddle luncheon celebration.
Date/Time: Date to be agreed upon by Randall Lawton and participants (timing: April through September)
Cost: $150 per person
Minimum Guests: a minimum of 6 participants is required to hold the event Donated by: Randall Lawton
Guided Quiet Water Sea Kayak Tour Sign-up genius
- Tapas, Toasts and Tunes at a'Bravo - 40 Adults
Description: The food, the atmosphere, the music - what a great way to enjoy a night! Forty (40) lucky people will be treated to tapas and wine at a'Bravo Bistro & Wine Bar with live music from Anne Deming, alumnus of Notre Dame of De Pere. A'Bravo will satisfy your palette while Anne Deming entertains you with her amazing vocals, her incredible musical energy and her sense of humor!
Date/Time: February 4, 2013 (7:00pm)
Cost: $75 per person
Minimum Guests: a minimum of 15 guests is required to hold the even Donated by: a'Bravo and Anne Deming
Tapas, Toasts and Tunes Sign-up genius
- Sign Up Events are a great way to get involved in some very fun, social events with other school and community families!
Thanks for all of your support!
2012 Co-Chairs:
Kelly Smullen: 920-983-0132, kelly.a.smullen@gmail.com
Alisa Conway: 920-412-6698, alisa.conway@gmail.com
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Adopt-A-Family
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Hi families!
Our 1st Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program is doing extremely well. Thanks for everyone's generosity. All donations/items should be turned into the office by December 14th.
We will be gathering at my house on December 17th @ 6:30 to wrap and package all items. We have wrapping paper, tape, and gift boxes, but could definitely use more. Please let me know if you are available to help wrap or if you have supplies that you are willing to donate. The more the merrier:)
Thanks,
Sommer May
Adopt-A-Family Sign-up Genius
Notre Dame of De Pere's 1st Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program 2012!
This Christmas Season, Notre Dame of De Pere school has the opportunity to share its blessings with local families in need. The Christian Outreach Program has identified two De Pere families that are in need of extra support to make this Christmas Season special.
The first family consists of 5 people ~ boy (3), girl (4), boy (8), boy (10) and mom. The mom recently lost her job and is working on re-employment. The second family consists of 3 people: girl (4), mom and dad. They both have provided a wish list of gift suggestions and household needs. We will also try to provide grocery gift cards to be used to purchase a Christmas meal, as well as gas gift cards, hygiene products and cleaning supplies. Gifts not on the list are welcome as well! Items do not need to be wrapped, but we will be asking for volunteers to help in putting everything together and wrapping the gifts prior to dropping them off. Please click on the Sign Up Genius link below to view the wish list items. Gifts can be sent to school at any point prior to Dec 14th as this will ensure everything is wrapped and delivered to the family on time. It is also an option to participate in this event by sending a monetary donation or any additional gift cards not listed, which would be extremly helpful and greatly appreciated. We would use any monetary donations to purchase wishlist items that are not covered as well as purchase additional cards for the family. Please send all monetary or gift card donations to school in an envelope labeled 'Adopt a Family.'
Please do not feel any pressure to assist with this program as there are many things going on / causes to support during the holiday season. Notre Dame of De Pere is such a giving community and we wanted to provide an opportunity for those that are looking to take part in a program to help those in need this Christmas Season!
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Parenting Teens Workshop
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GRACE
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GRACE BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS-DECEMBER
GRACE ANNUAL APPEAL
Thank you to the nearly 850 donors who've contributed to the 2012-13 GRACE ANNUAL APPEAL! Over 2,300 children are benefiting from your generosity. This year's goal of $130,000 has not been reached but there are several months to go. A donation receipt will be provided to you so that you can claim your tax deduction. With the current debate over taxes and future deductions in Washington, DC, it may be to your advantage to make your gift before the end of December. Please make your gift to the children of GRACE by mailing in a gift or donate online at www.gracesystem.org
REGISTRATION FOR 2013-14
Registration for the 2013-14 school year will begin during Catholic Schools Week, January 28-February 1, 2013. A new one-step process has been developed online to make registration easy. Brochures to assist parents with the registration process will be available at each GRACE Catholic School. Applications for financial assistance will also begin at the same time. A student will need to be registered before applying for financial assistance. We will also make the registration information available on the GRACE web site at www.gracesystem.org The registration fee is $60 per student. An application fee of $25 per family must accompany a financial aid application.
Weekly preschool story time will be held at the GRACE offices
at 1087 Kellogg Street from 10:00 to 11:00 on the following dates.
This is open to the public, free of charge, and is for children ages 2-5
and their parents.
December 5 - Bears
December 12 - Santa & Reindeer
December 19 - Christmas & Jesus
December 26 - No Story Time
January 2 - No Story Time
January 9 - Mittens
January 16 - Snowmen & Snow
January 23 - Penguins
January 30 - Polar Animals
Please contact Mary McCabe at St. Thomas More School, 432-8242 with
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Prayer at McCormick Home
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Junior Achievement
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Area business leaders are teaching in your classrooms!!
Your students in 4th grade will be or have been participating in a Junior Achievement program called Our Region. Our Region introduces students to entrepreneurship and how entrepreneurs use resources to produce goods and services in a community. Students solve problems by weighing risks and rewards.
JA is an effective avenue through which the business community can demonstrate its commitment to our students-our future entrepreneurs, employees, consumers and voters. JA's purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
We are proud to announce the following volunteers & businesses supporting JA at Notre Dame Elementary:
William Kress, Green Bay Packaging, Inc.
Heather Milbach, Schreiber Foods
Please consider volunteering in your child's school or another area school. It's a very rewarding experience! For additional information on how you can become a volunteer, please call the JA Office at 920-336-1444. Thank You!
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Kids Dance Clinic
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DePere Girls Softball Registration
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K-4 Introduction to Softball Clinic
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