Saints School News
Weekly Office News – January 17, 2022
Saint Wenceslaus Catholic School Office Update
From the Office of Principal:
Dear Parents, Grandparents, and Friends of SWS;
We have so much to look forward to in the weeks ahead. We will celebrate for an entire week for Catholic Schools Week beginning on January 30. This celebration takes place each year throughout the country with thousands of Catholic School students, parents, and staff members.
There are 5981 Catholic Schools similar to our school in the USA. We are all different but share the same goal to teach academics while also teaching our faith beliefs and practices to our students. Catholic Schools are not just schools, we are a way of life. God is incorporated so deeply into our existence and into every decision that we make for the growth, health and well being of all who connect with us. All of our work is intentional for growing in the Glory of God. How cool is that? A reason to celebrate!
Kim Doyle, Principal
“Be Still and Know that I am God” – Psalm 46:10
Apply NOW!
Schulze Family Foundation Early Learning Scholarship
For PreK students ONLY!
Application closes when money is used up – apply early
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
Registration for kindergarten and preschool.
Fall 2022
Spread the word
Preschool Open House/Registration – January 18 5:30-7:00 PM (come and go format)
Kindergarten Preview evening on February 8
6:00 PM program with scheduled mini classes
Registration forms are available on our main school website: swsaints.org
Aim Higher Foundation/Catholic Service Appeal Scholarship – Application closes on Feb. 22.
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
March for Life is next weekend
This event is open to you and your family – Catholic/Non-Catholic alike.
Meet at the Catholic Cathedral in St. Paul for a prayer service at 10:30. then march/walk to the State of MN Capitol at 12:00 noon for a rally for life.
Book Fair
Check out the book fair. It will come to our school on January 27. Studetns will have a chance to look at books in school and sales will also take place on January 30 – Sunday am 8:00-11:00 AM.
A few more basket items are needed for Starry Night Class Baskets
If you did not get a chance to donate yet – here is what we need. Cash is great to as our committee can do the shopping.
Insta pics basket: we have lots of film and fun accessories but no Camera.
NP gift cards and Trojan gear (we have water bottles, 2 hats, a coffee mug and a blanket)
Fidgets and slime are low. Need more.
Yeti and slime are super low
Gift wrapping Is a little low, we could use a variety of gift bags if anything.
Cash is preferred.
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) 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 help you feel comfortable.
Think now!
Get your babysitter lined up 5:00-10:00 PM.
What we still need:
1. Silent auction donations
2. Tickets/admissions to places such as sporting events, theaters, waterparks, hotels stays, and if you are willing to give us a trip.
3. Event sponsors.
Here is a link to donate or to register. https://saintwenceslaus.ejoinme.org/sws2022starrynight
Catholic Schools Week – Faith, Excellence, and Service
We are so excited for all of the activities to come during this fun week. Watch for a separate flyer to come to you soon.
Don’t forget to do your family poster!
This was a sheet sent home to you last week. You are to paste a family photo, color the sheet and write a few words. You should have the instructions. Trun these in as soon as they are done. We hang them on the family display walk for the week.
Pancake Breakfast – help needed + plan to attend
The Knights of Columbus is holding a pancake breakfast to start Catholic Schools Week on January 30.
We need volunteer helpers (to help the KC’s at the KC Hall):
Shift one – 7:30 – 10:00 AM
Shift two – 10:00-12:30
Please email Kim to volunteer to help kim.doyle@swsaints.org
Click here for more information
K of C Free Throw Contest – Fun for ages 9-14
The New Prague Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a Council Free Throw Contest on Sunday, January 30th, 2022 from 1pm to 2 pm. The contest is open to all girls and boys ages 9,10, 11, 12, 13 and 14. The competition will be held at the St. Wenceslaus Parish Activity Center. You may register the day of the event, registration will begin at 12:30 pm. If you have any questions please contact Jack Stasney at 952-393-1043.
Sweepstakes Tickets
Drawing takes place on February 2. Please return ticket stubs as soon as they are sold.
Unsold tickets get charged to your tuition account since this is one of our required fundraisers so you might as well take your chances to win as cash prize.
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.
January 2022
Tues., Jan. 18 – Preschool Open House and Registration – 5:30-7:00 PM
Wed., Jan 19 – 6:00 School Parent Association Meeting
Wed., Jan. 19 – School Mass – (Gr. 2 plans)
Fri., Jan. 21 – Gr. 6-8 lock in- 6:30-9:30 PM
Sat., Jan. 22 – March for Life at Cathedral 10:30 prayer with march to State Capitol at 12:00 noon.
Mon., Jan. 24 – Wild Cat Cart
Wed., Jan. 26 – School Mass (Gr. 4 plans)
Thurs., Jan. 27 – Book Fair begins
Sun., Jan. 30 – Catholic School Week begins
Sun., Jan 30 – Book Fair and Free Throw Contest in PAC.
Mon., Jan. 31 – Virtual Parent Meeting with School Advisory Council #1
February
Tues., Feb. 1 – – Virtual Parent Meeting with School Advisory Council #2
Tues., Feb 1 – Ski trip to Hyland Hills – gr.5-8
Gr. K-4 bowling trip
Wed., Feb. 2 – School Mass (Gr. 7 plans)
Special Guest Mass and Bingo Party -tentative
Sweepstake Drawing takes place
Tues., Feb. 8 – Kindergarten Preview Event 6:00 PM – for incoming and potential kindergarten students
Wed., Feb 9 – Mass (Gr. 1 Dalsin plans)
Thurs., Feb. 10 – Late Start 9:00 AM
Feb. 11 and 12 Science Fair for gr. 5
Fri., Feb. 18 – No School/Teacher Comp Day
Mon., Feb. 21 – No School/President’s Day
Thurs., Feb 24 – School Musical – Elf
Fri., Feb. 25 – School Musical – Elf
March
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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