St. Wenceslaus Catholic School Office News

October 30, 2023

Saint Wenceslaus Catholic School Office Update

From the Office of the Principal:

Dear Parents, Grandparents, and Friends of SWS:

Living amongst the saints brings great comfort. I often hear the name of a saint or see a saint pop up on my Facebook. When I read about that person’s life, I can regularly find a way to connect to them. It brings comfort and encouragement to read their stories of strength as they strive to be good and faithful followers of Christ.  The saints are all around us as examples of the steps for our lives.

This week, we worship together on All Saints Day.  May the special saints of your life be with you, guiding and supporting you on your life journey.

Kim Doyle, Principal

Psalm 86:11
Teach me your ways, O LORD, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart so that I may honor you.

 

Monster Mash for K-8

Halloween dance on 10/31/23.  Students can bring a costume to change into from 1:00-2:00.

No hair paint, face paint, make-up, weapons, or any pieces to a costume that is thought of as a weapon or extra part of a costume that is carried.  Also, there are no costumes that are inappropriate within a school.


Parents are welcome to attend. You must check in at the front office.  Wear a costume.

Non-Uniform Day tomorrow – Orange/ Black

The students can wear school-appropriate orange and black clothing tomorrow instead of uniforms.  This will help eliminate lost uniforms since everyone will be changing into a costume for the dance. 

Club House Open on these non- school days

Nov. 2 and 3 for conference days
Nov., 13 – Teacher workshop

We will be open from 7:00-5:30.
$40 per day/per child or $7 per hour/per child
(Kindergarten to grade 5)

Must bring a bag lunch.
Snacks provided.

Register for your kids to attend here

 

Sick Kids
Please make good decisions about sending kids to school when they are not feeling 100% well.  The school prefers kids to stay home when they have anything that spreads to others.

Covid and the flu are here. A day or two at home resting will help the children and the teachers stay healthy.  If your child has a bad cough, is very congested, and has symptoms – STAY HOME until these are better.

Children should not be in school if they do not know how to cover their cough or blow their nose sanitarily.

Children must be fever-free without medication for at least 24 hours to come to school.

Children must not have vomited or must not have had an episode of diarrhea for 24 hours before coming to school.

If the child is sent home from 24-hourschool due to illness, they need to stay home the following day until they are significantly better and have met the 24 hour rule.

Parent/Teachers Conference

Conferences will take place with all homeroom teachers on Nov. 2  Please schedule your appointment. Conferences will be 15 minutes in length for preschool to grade 4 and 10 minutes for grades 5-8.
Nov. 3 will be a teacher comp day/no school.  Club House will be open both days.

Sign up Link

Food Shelf Collections

Let’s fill the food shelf for Thanksgiving.  We will do an all-school food collection on Wednesday, November 15. Every student is asked to bring a few items in a grocery bag to take to the food shelf.  NO glass, please!

Cans of fruit and vegetables
Boxes of dinners and cereals
Plastic bottles of condiments, syrup, ketchup, etc.
Paper products such as tissue and toilet paper, paper plates, paper cups, and so on.
Spices, and kitchen staples such as flour or sugar.
Boxes of cake and canned frosting or other dessert mixes.
Personal hygiene products, soaps, shampoos, and the like.
Cleaning products for the home, such as dish soap, laundry soap.

 

Basketball Registration

Saints basketball is open to all boys in grades 4-8. The season runs from November to February. Practices will start soon with Mr. Colin Smisek coaching.

We need an assistant coach or two to help. Looking for volunteers.

Click Here to register for the team

Due before November 3

Benefit Fundraiser for Andy Dalsin (Graduate from SWS who was seriously injured in a boating accident)

Please come out to support Andy. His needs are significant, and your support will make a huge difference in helping with the expenses of his recovery and adjustments to his new normal.

Saturday, November 11
6:00-11:00 PM
End Zone Bar and Grill in Elko

End of Day routine changes for your child
If your child has a change at the end of the day, such as going to Club House, getting picked up instead of the bus, and so on – then please contact the office by NOON.  We cannot get this message out to the teachers or children when calls are made at the end of the day during dismissal.

November Peace of MInd Session

  • Parent session: November 28, 2023 | 7:00 pm
    Topic: What Can We Save Them From and What Must They Experience to Build Emotionally Strong Kids
    Register: Click here

Preschool Lunch
Don’t forget to put lunch into your child’s lunch account if they eat the hot school lunch. You will be notified when the account gets low.

 Art Room Projects – Donations wanted

Old Unwanted Picture Frames
Ribbon
Magazines
Wood wine corks
Old Christmas cards-new or used
Any acrylic or spray paint

Glitter/sequence/gems/buttons

 

No more empty gallon jugs or Pinecones – We have already received an abundance!!!  Thank you!

Handmade Market Success

Thanks to everyone who came on Saturday to support the Handmade Market. It was a great success. We especially thank the members of our School Parent Association for organizing and arranging the event.

Kitchen Volunteers are needed

We will take any time that you can give us.

Please contact our school food services director, Katie, if you can help.

katie.cleveland@swsaints.org

Staff Lunch tickets.

Link

Calendar of Events:

October
Tues., Oct 31 – Monster Mash 1:00-2:00

November
Wed., Nov. 1 – 8:00 Mass (Gr. 3) – All Saints Day
Thurs., Nov 2 – Teacher/Parent Conferences – No School
Fri., Nov. 3 – Teacher/Parent Conferences – No School
Wed., Nov. 8 – 8:00 Mass (Gr. 2)
Wed., Nov. 8 – Family group Mass together
Sat., Nov. 11 – Benefit for Andy Dalsin 6:00-11:00 PM
Mon., Nov. 13 – Teacher workshop – No School
Tues., Nov. 14 – 6:30 School Parent Assoc. Meeting
Wed., Nov. 15 – 8:00 School Mass (Gr. 5) Food Collection for food shelf.
Mon., Nov. 20 – Preschool field trip to Cinderella
Wed., Nov. 22 – 8:00 School Mass (Gr. 1)
Thurs., Nov. 23 – Thanksgiving – No School/No Club House
Fri., Nov. 24 – No School/No Club House
Wed., Nov. 29 – 8:00 School Mass (Gr. 8)
December
Fri., Dec. 1 – Living Nativity at St. Wenceslaus
Tues. Dec. 19 -School Christmas Concert for K-8
Wed., – PreK – Christmas porgram 10:00-10:30
Thurs., Preschool 3/4 Christmas program 10:00-10:30 am.
Fri., Dec 21 – Christmas break begins

 

Click here for the
2023-2024 School Calendar

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St. Wenceslaus Catholic School is a Christ-centered family community committed to the intellectual and spiritual formation of our students. We provide a high-quality academic program that builds leadership and self-confidence while nurturing a loving relationship with God & encouraging service to others.

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