Saints School News
September 10, 2018

Saint Wenceslaus Catholic School Weekly Office Update

From the Office of the Principal…

Our school is definitely a small community within a larger community.  We are here to support each other and to raise all of our children together. We can accomplish more together when we share the same goals, virtues, and values. Our friendship and care for each other and for our children makes a huge difference as we go through the challenges of life at any stage, be it preschool or if you are a parent, grandparent, or teacher.

Kim Doyle, Principal
kim.doyle@swsaints.org

Marathon Collection Progress to Date

We have collected 25% of our all-school goal of $43,000. Keep up the great work. All marathon money will be due on October 1. The prize rally will take place on the Friday after the marathon and students will get some really great prizes and even a day off of school if we meet our goal. BUT…. up to the marathon time, we will have special prizes to give rewards. Money is counted every MWF, and totals are added on Friday’s for a prize.

Our School Goal is $43,000

Parent Information Night

(Gr. 1-8)

Monday, September 10

Please join the teachers in their classrooms for an information session. Teachers will go over class goals, procedures, discipline, and fun events for the school year. This event is for parents only. (Club House will be open during this time so that all parents can attend without children. Each class session is only 30 minutes. Please be on time.

Sessions are for the Grades 1-8 only
5:30-6:00 – Grade 1 (Mrs. Wetschka)
5:30-6:00 – Grade 2 ( Mrs. Giesen)
6:00-6:30 – Grade 3 (Mrs. Rosen)
6:00-6:30 – Grade 4 (Mrs. Biren)
6:30-7:00 – Grade 5 (Ms. Christy)
7:00-7:30 – Grade 6 (Mrs. Smisek)
7:30-8:30 – Grade 7 and 8 (Mrs. McBroom, Mrs. Schoenbauer, Mrs. Zwirner, Mrs. Smisek)

All School Reunion
https://saintwenceslaus.ejoinme.org/reunion2018

All current and past school parents, grandparents, Supporters, and past students are invited.
Students must be high school age or older to attend.
5:00-6:00 – Mass at St. Wenceslaus – (Grades 7 and 8 to sing)
6:00-7:00 – Social Hour (Grades 7 and 8 to help with hosting)
7:00-8:00 Dinner – (Entertainment by students in Grades 2,4,7,8)
8:00… More socializing

All guests will have appetizers, dinner, and beverages. It will be a great night So please consider joining us.

Click Here to  Register for the 140 Year Reunion

Mass of the Holy Spirit

It is a very special treat for our school to participate this year in the Mass of the Holy Spirit. This Mass will be at the US BANK Stadium. We will be in attendance with 14,000 students from 79 Catholic Schools in grades 4-8. We will celebrate with the Archbishop and with hundreds of our priests.  This Mass is sponsored by the Catholic School Center of Excellence. The date is Wednesday, October 10.  This is a private event and only preapproved teacher and adults who are fully Virtus trained and have background checks will be allowed to attend.

Watch for the permission slips from the 4th – 8th-grade students to attend.

Winter Clothing Collection
For the students who are attending the Mass of the Holy Spirit at US Bank Stadium in grades 4-8: We are asked to donate a new or gently used winter coat, snow pants, or other winter time when we come to Mass. There will be 14,000 students in attendance and the Catholic School Center of Excellence would like to collect 14,000 winter items.

Weekly School Masses:
Join us each Wednesday at 8:00 AM for our all school Masses.  Our first Mass will be on Wednesday, September 5. (Grade 8 will plan this Mass)

Club House
PLEASE contact Lisa if your child will be using the Club House Program.
lisa.langfield@swsaints.org
Club House is open 7:00-8:00 AM and 11:00 AM -5:30 PM

 

Procedures:

If your child is absent from school, comes late or needs to leave early….. Please contact the school office with this information. Do NOT assume that the office knows about these irregular schedules. This is also true if you pan a vacation ahead of time.
The office number is 952-758-3133 / email info@swsaints.org

 

Calendar
OF EVENTS

Mon., Sept. 10 – Parent Night with Teachers Grades 1-8 (see times for each class)
Wed. Sept. 12 – Net Retreat – Grs. 7/8
School Mass ( Gr. 7 plans)
Mon., Sept. 17 – School Advisory Council Meeting 6:30 PM
Wed., Sept. 19 School Mass (Gr. 6 plans)
Fri., Sept 21 – Gr. 6 Field Trip to Cedar Lake
Sat., Sept., 22 – Dozinky Celebration Parade 12:00 – Meet at SWS Float at 11:30
Mon., Sept. 24 – The Ned Show – Character Development        (Yoyo’s for sale) 1:30 PM
Wed., Sept. 26 – Grades 4/5 Field Trip to the Water Festival
School Mass (Gr. 3 plans)
Fri., Sept. 28 – Feast of St. Wenceslaus Prayer Service 1:45
Sat., Sept. 29 – School Marathon at St. Wenceslaus School – PAC. Preschool to grade 8 and all parents.
Mon. Oct 1 – Marathon Money due.
Tues., Oct 2 – Toddler Time 6:00-7:00 PM
Wed., Oct. 3 – School Mass ( Gr. 7 plans)
Wed., Oct. 10 – Mass of the Holy Spirit at US Bank Stadium Gr. 4-8 to attend by bus.
Thurs., Oct 11 – STEM Fair 6:00-7:30 PM for PreK-8 and parents (open to the public)
Sat., Oct. 13 – 140 year –  All School Reunion 5:00-9:00 PM
Mon., Oct 15 – School Advisory Council meeting 6:30 PM
Wed., Oct 17 – Possible day off if students reach marathon goal.
Gr. 8 trip to Washington DC
Thurs., Oct 18 – MEA – Day off
Fri., Oct 19 – MEA – Day off
Wed., Oct 24 Preschool Halloween Craft  6:30 PM
School Mass ( Gr. 5 plans)
Sat., Oct 27 – Handmade Market 9:00AM – 2:00 PM
Wed. Oct 31 – No School mass Halloween
Thurs., Nov. 1 – All Saints Day  School Mass ( Gr. 4 plans)

Home/School Members wanted:
We are looking for a few more parents. The jobs are easy, you will meet other parents, and it is fun!
The group meets monthly but we are so flexible and open to any help you can give us. Please contact Kim if you are willing to be a part of our Home and School Association. 

We need about 4-5 more parents to join. Join with a friend!

 

Dozinky Day Parade Participation – Saturday, September 22
We invite everyone ride or walk along with the SWS Float for the Dozinky Parade. We would like to see our school (Preschool-Grade 8)  out in the community with strong numbers.  We would like to show our “RED”. Parents wear the free t-shirt that we gave you last year or in August. Kids wear any red shirt (SWS spirit wear shirt, uniform shirt, or another red t-shirt). We have some shirts (limited sizes) for sale for $15 in the office. Our unit number is #45.  Please meet at the lineup site beginning at 11:30 for a 12: 00-noon start.

 We are also seeking large bags of candy for tossing out.  Students riding the float should bring an empty ice cream bucket so we can fill it with candy.

 Link to sign up to attend:

Our School Mission Statement
St. Wenceslaus School is a family centered faith 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 and encouraging service to others.