Saints School News
Weekly Office News – February 14, 2022
Saint Wenceslaus Catholic School Office Update
From the Office of Principal:
Dear Parents, Grandparents, and Friends of SWS;
I often hear statements at the school such as, “Let me know how I can help”. This is the time of the year when we definitely need people to step forward physically, spiritually, and financially to help us. There are many opportunities listed in this letter to volunteer, attend and donate. Please join in and become a bigger part of our school life and success.
Most importantly, please remember to pray for the school. Please help us continue our very important work in our Catholic school. This is both a personal and communial way to make a huge difference in the lives of many.
A special thanks to all who support us in one or all of these ways and to all the folks from the past who have made this school amazing through physical, spiritual, and financial support.
Kim Doyle, Principal
“Be Still and Know that I am God” – Psalm 46:10
Peace of Mind Session with Dr. Julene Nolan
February 16 at 7:00PM
Stress, Anxiety, Perfectionism, and Motivation
Stress and Anxiety are more prevalent now in the lives of school-aged children than ever before. How does perfectionism play into our child’s stress and anxiety? How can we teach motivation without feeding perfectionism? This session will address behavioral and biological factors that influence the development of anxiety and perfectionistic tendencies. You will leave with concrete, parenting strategies to combat stress, anxiety, and perfectionism, and learn how to foster self-motivation in our children.
Ticket Information for the play – Click Here
Thursday, Feb. 24 – 6:00 PM
Friday, Feb. 25 – 5:30 and 7:30 PM
$6 for adults
$3 for children
Club House Schedule for kids in K-5
Click Here to sign up
Friday, Feb. 18 – Closed (staff comp day)
Monday, Feb. 21 – Closed ( Presidents Day)
Thursday, March 3 – open 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday, March 4 – open 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday, March 10 – late start – open 7:00-9:00 AM
Thursday, April 7 – late start – open 7:00-9:00 AM
Spring Break
Monday, April 11 – open 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday, April 12 – open 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday, April 13 – open 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday – April 14 – closed (Holy Thursday)
Friday – April 15 – closed (Good Friday)
Monday, April 18 – – open 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Starry Night 2022
What is it?
The Starry Night is a fun adult only casual evening. Yes – it is a fundraiser to benefit the school, but it is so much fun! We have great food, fun drinks, and entertainment too.
Who attends?
School parents, friends of school parents, grandparents, parishioners, supporters, and lots of people from the community. Young people over 21 and beyond! (18 yr olds may attend with parents) For established people who attend annually and those who have never been to an event like this – All are welcome.
Assigned seating with friends or with people you might become friends with helps you feel comfortable. If you don’t know many people, we will seat you by parents who have kids in the same class as your kids.
Think now!
Get your babysitter lined up 5:00-10:00 PM.
Starry Night Volunteers – we need you
This event is the biggest adult event of the school year. We need your help getting ready.
Goal = $130,000.
1. Help the committee ahead of time
2. Attend the event and bring your friends
3. Volunteer as a worker on the night of so guests have a fun time.
Volunteer link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BACAC23A2F85-2022
Wine Wanted:
We are collecting unopened bottles of wine for our Starry Night.
Drop off bottles in the school office. We need about 30 more.
Starry Night Registration and Donations
Here is a link to donate or to register. https://saintwenceslaus.ejoinme.org/sws2022starrynight
Starry Night Facebook Site
https://www.facebook.com/swsstarrynightSWS
Please “like us”
Conferences will take place one day only.
Thursday March 3
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
No conferences or school on Friday, March 4 – teacher comp. day.
Click to get your conference spot.
Club House will be open for K-8 students 7:00am – 5:30
Thursday, March 3 and Friday, March 4
No class or extended care for preschool due to the conference days.
Soup Supper – Monday, February 21
Dine-in or take out.
Three kinds of soup with proceeds going to St. Opportunity Center – Formerly known as the Dorothy Day Center.
Click here for more details.
Fish Fry
Yum!
Best Fish Fry in town!
We will do a dine in for lunch and dinner.
We will also do a curbside pickup.
K-8 family are responsible for 10 tickets. ( $130 worth)
Preschool families are responsible for 5 tickets. ($65 worth)
Kids 4-10 are 1/2 price – kids can use the tickets for lunch.
Please cut adult ticket in half to make a kid ticket.
We need 100 volunteers for this event. Your help is appreciated.
https://signup.com/go/bJaMnDk
Apply NOW!
Schulze Family Foundation Early Learning Scholarship
For PreK students ONLY!
This scholarship is open to any Pre-K child:
1. Enrolling in the prekindergarten class next fall.
2. Comes from a middle-income class.
More details
March 1, 2022 is the re-enrollment date for next fall for our K-7 students.
We will automatically charge your account the $50 per child registration fee for your child attending our school in the fall unless we hear from you. This was addressed in a letter that came to you last November by our School Advisory Council.
If you are uncertain if your child will continue at our school, please contact kim.doyle@swsaints.org or 952-758-3133. Based on this information we will set our staff in place with work commitments for the next school year.
Aim Higher Foundation/Catholic Service Appeal Scholarship- for K-8 students
Application -extended to March 1,2022.
This scholarship is open to any child- Kindergarten to Grade 8:
1. Family has a financial need and qualifies for TADS Financial Assistance
2. Grades K-8
More details
Jason Gray Concert
Live music with Christian Recording Artist, Jason Gray. Tickets are free. This show will take place at St. Wenceslaus Parish Activity Center (gym). All are welcome.
Click here for tickets.
Pot-O-Gold – Cash prize of $20,000.00
We have only 650 tickets ($100 each).
Great odds of winning!
Do you know anyone who mght like this chance?
If each family would sell two/three tickets, then we would have them sold.
Fundraising required events (for all families)
1. Marathon
2. Sweepstakes
3. Fish Fry
Fundraising Not required (but we hope you’ll join in)
1. Handmade Market
2. Book Fair
3. Starry Night
4. Golf Tournament
Volunteer Requirements for parents
K-8 – at least 2 events
Preschool -at least 1 event
……. but we hope all parents can volunteer more than the requirement and have fun doing it!
Job Opening at SWS for Fall 2022
We are seeking a new Food Services Manager/Head Cook for fall 2022. This is a full time position.
Mary Wick, who holds this position now, has been at SWS for many years. She will be retiring after this school year, but would love to train the next person in now.
Please contact kim.doyle@swsaints.org if you would like to know more, apply for the job, or recommend another person for this important position.
Job Opening at SWS for Summer 2022
1. We are looking for helpers/teacher aides for the two summer programs. Club House and Preschool.
Club House: Must be 16 years of age or older.
Preschool: Must be 18 years of age or older.
2. Teacher or college education students wanted of 12 weeks of summer preschool . Part-time or full-time.
Summer Survey for Preschool
Preschool parents: Please give us some feedback!
https://forms.gle/Xa7w5iYhu5LCf9vXA
Summer Survey for Club House
We will be open full time, but need an estimate on who will be attending.
https://forms.gle/1jxPDXjdXBtQyp1f6
SWS Facebook Site
https://www.facebook.com/SaintWenceslaus
February
Mon., Feb 14 – Wildcat Cart Valentine’s Day Treat
Tues., Feb. 15 – School Parent Association 6:00
Wed., Feb. 16 – School Mass (Gr. 6 plans)
Thurs., Feb. 17 – School Advisory Meeting 6:30
Fri., Feb. 18 – No School/Teacher Comp Day- No Club House or preschool extended care
Mon., Feb. 21 – No School/President’s Day – No Club House or preschool extended care
Soup Supper – 4:00 – 6:30 – church basement
Wed., Feb.23 – 8:00 Mass (Kinder Martin plans)
Thurs., Feb 24 – School Musical – Elf – 6:00 PM
Fri., Feb. 25 – School Musical – Elf – 5:30 and 7:30 PM
Sat., Feb. 26 – Jason Gray Concert – 6:30 PM
March
March 2 – Ash Wednesday Mass (gr. 5 plans)
Thurs., March 3 -Conferences – No School for Preschool – Grade 8. Club House open
Fri., March 4 – No School for Preschool – Grade 8. Club House open
Tues., March 8 – School Parent Association 6:00 PM
Wed., March 9 – 8:00 Mass (Gr. 4 plans)
Thurs., March 10 – Late Start
Fri., March 11 – Fish Fry
Tues., March 15 – 9:30 Stations of the Cross
Wed., March 16 – 8:00 Mass (Gr. 1 Fahey plans)
Thurs., March 17 – Cardboard City gr.7/8
Wed., March 23 – 8:00 Mass (Gr. 8 plans)
Sat., March 26 – Starry Night 2022 – 5:00PM
Back-to-School 2021
Covid Protocols
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2021-2022 School Calendar
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