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April 7, 2016
Hello Notre Dame Families!
WE ARE AN EASTER PEOPLE! I don't think anything else needs to be written as it pertains to the Paschal Season. One challenge we have is to work with our children to realize that this time is the most important part of the year in the Catholic Church. Let's work together to help our students understand that.
Our students will take the spring round of the MAP tests next week. The teachers and I talk to the students about the importance of these tests in terms of getting their proper rest, eating well, and doing their best while taking the tests. We as a school find the data very important as the teachers can determine placement of students in various classes, homeroom lists in the elementary grades, and Math in the Middle School. Personally I am most interested in inspecting the numbers pertaining to growth from fall to spring. I hope to have updated material on our MAP page this month.
It is that time of year when elementary parents can request teachers for the 2016-2017 school year. It is IMPORTANT if you request a teacher that this be done by May 1 at the very latest. I had to deny requests when parents requested after this date. We also cannot make guarantees that all requests will be honored, although all of them were last year. Variables in homeroom decisions include but are not restricted to academic needs and relationships between students. The teachers at the elementary school take classroom allocation very seriously. One other thing I cannot do is take requests if a teacher leaves over the summer. I remind you that the main focus of placement is the child, not the teacher.
It is that time of year when the students are going on more field trips. This is an exciting time of year when these trips occur. We need to insist that permission slips are returned in a timely manner per the date on the slip. Liability issues result when permission slips are not returned. It is very disheartening when a student cannot go on a field trip because those slips are not returned. Mrs. Nance and Mrs. Lamers need the permission slips returned by the due date.
Both campuses have accumulated a large number of clothing items in the "Lost and Found" that have not been picked up by the students. This has been particularly a concern at the elementary campus. We are encouraging your child(ren) to look at the Lost and Found to claim items. If you wish to check the Lost and Found in either or both building(s), please feel free to do that.
The Booster Club is organizing an Athletic Banquet. This is a very special way of celebrating the success of our student athletes. See below for more information. Success is measured in many ways that include enjoyment, fundamental skills, socialization and competition. The National Catholic Education and the WIAA stress these concepts as to what a successful elementary/middle school program exhibits.
We continue enrolling students for the 2016-2017 school year. The staff and I have arranged for shadow days as well as taking information from prospective parents. Some of the "groundwork" completed earlier in the year is showing results at this time as it pertains to enrollment for next year. Remember that you and your children are the best marketers of our great school.
You are encouraged to read all of the information on this page in addition to my Weekly Newsletter. A great deal of communication is contained ranging from special events to spring sports information. April and May are very busy times, and keeping up via reading the webpage is very important.
I was reading some needless trivia over the weekend. My trivia question this week is: What is the percentage of people in the world are left-handed? The person who is closest to the correct answer receives $2. I have been told that left-handed people are extremely intelligent.
May God Bless You during the Paschal Season. WE ARE TRULY AN EASTER PEOPLE!
Have a great rest of the week!
God Bless,
James A. (Jim) Clark, Principal
"I CAN DO EVERYTHING THROUGH HIM WHO GIVES ME STRENGTH."
Philippians 4:13
Parent Education
Athletic Banquet
Mark your calendars: There will be an athletic banquet for all the kids that participated in sports this school year and their parents on Thursday April 28th in the Middle School Gym. All athletes will received pins and letters at that time. Details to follow.
From Above Bakery
Looking for a cake to help celebrate First Communion? Check out From Above Bakery. Carrie Zehms, owner and baker is also a Notre Dame Family Member.
For more information and how to order click here
National Library Week Service Project
National Library Week is April 11th-15th.
Our goal is to promote reading for children of all ages. This year, we are collecting NEW or VERY GENTLY USED BOOKS for children, ages birth - middle school. The books will be donated to the House of Hope, Family Services of NE Wisconsin and St. Vincent de Paul Society. These community outreach programs are in great need of books and are so grateful that we are willing to help them.
Please drop off your book donations at the elementary or middle school offices. Each classroom will also have a donation basket or bin.
Our book collection runs from Monday, April 4th - Friday, April 15th.
Thank you for your generosity and support to those in need.
LulaRoe Fundraiser
Fundraiser for Notre Dame of De Pere. 20% of sales and $2 per item will go to Notre Dame. For more information click here
Notre Dame Savings Cards
Now is the time for businesses to be included in the ND Savings Card - a fundraiser for the graduating class that offers businesses a no cost option to promote their own business. Businesses commit to a coupon or special offer for the holder of the discount card for 1 year. Most businesses offer BOGO or % or $ off purchases.
The class of 2017 wants to make sure that our ND family businesses have the opportunity to participate - this discount card usually includes at least 2 dozen different offers.
MIP Hosting Easter Breakfast Social - Friday April 8th
Mothers in Prayer are hosting an Easter Breakfast Social all Notre Dame Moms are invited to attend. Come and enjoy food and fellowship. For more information click here
Track and Tennis News
Notre Dame Track Team:
We are currently looking for someone to help coach our Notre Dame Middle School Track Team.
Notre Dame Middle School provides track for our 6-8th graders. These athletes are able to run and do various field events at the 8-10 track meets that we compete in. The season is very short. We will start early in April and will be done by mid May. WE generally practice every day the first couple of weeks then depending on our meet schedule 3-4 days per week. We have several parents and teachers that help our at practices and meets. If you are interested in learning more about this please contact Lynn Wolfram at 920-660-7603 or lwolfram00@yahoo.com
Notre Dame Tennis Team:
If you have a student in 5-8th grade and they would like to try tennis this spring, please contact Lynn Wolfram at 920-660-7603 or lwolfram00@yahoo.com. John Steckart will be coaching again this year and we are looking to get our numbers in line for the team. Middle school students who already took pictures for this team do not need to contact me, we have your name on file already.
Please HELP!!!!
We are in DESPERATE need for volunteers for lunch time. We need volunteers for the lunch room to help serve and also we need volunteers to help walk the middle school students over to the elementary school for lunch. Please Help!! We need you!! Please click here to sign up: Lunch Volunteer Help!!
SCRIP News
Are you still in need of some VOLUNTEER HOURS for the current school year?
The SCRIP office is looking for a few more volunteers to help sell SCRIP during the remainder of the year! There are morning and afternoon shifts available as well as opportunities in both the Middle and Elementary buildings... Choose whatever fits best with your schedule.
If you have never sold SCRIP before ~ training will be available!
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