February 19, 2025


Dear Father Allouez Catholic School Families,

Last week, I mentioned how the students in forensics were going to be competing in the annual tournament at Our Lady of Lourdes. If you did not see the posting on social media, I am so very proud to report that our students knocked it out of the park – one team even scored a perfect 70/70 in their first round! Congratulations to these students who worked so very hard to prepare for this meet!


I would also like to invite you all to join us at Mass tomorrow (Thursday, February 20th) at the St. Matthew Campus. As part of this mass, we will also be recognizing and honoring our Volunteer of the Year with a special presentation. While I would love to go ahead and spoil the surprise here, I will hold on it for now! Needless to say, this was a difficult decision to make as we have so many wonderful volunteers who help out all over the campuses and beyond – know that all of your contributions to our wonderful campus communities is greatly appreciated and seen!


Lastly, please be on the lookout for the sign-up for Parent/Teacher conferences. Although not included in this newsletter, the link to sign up for them will be forthcoming – please save the date for conferences on 3/6 and/or 3/7. We look forward to having you all join us for these very important meetings soon.


VIP Dance

On February 28th, Father Allouez Catholic School will be hosting our first VIP Dance! This is a wonderful opportunity to come together and have some fun dancing the night away. The event will take place at the Resurrection Gym with doors opening at 6PM and going until 8PM. Any student in grades K5-8th Grade are welcome to attend with an adult of their choosing – bring your best dance partner and dance shoes! Mr. Dempsey will also be in attendance providing the music as the guest DJ! See you all there! Please see the included flier in today’s newsletter for more information.


Upcoming Important Dates

2/21/25 – Early Dismissal/End of Trimester 2 (11:15AM SMS/11:30AM RES)

2/28/25 – VIP Dance @ RES (Doors open at 6PM)

3/6/25 – Conferences 4:00-8:00PM (Both Campuses)

3/7/25 – Conferences 1:00-4:00PM (Early Dismissal; Both Campuses)


Peace,


Mr. Francis Dempsey

Principal, Father Allouez Catholic School

February Lunch Menu (RES Campus) Click here.


February Lunch Menu (SMS Campus) Click here.



Make Lunch Payments Online


You are now able to make lunch payments online through PowerSchool! 

Directions on how to do this are located below

English Click Here.


Spanish Click Here.


If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Gierczak, Food Service Administrative Assistant.


Resurrection Students are eligible to take hot lunch for $3.85/day and an extra entrée for $2.65/day! If the entrée is not to their liking, they can always sub a turkey and cheese sandwich for it. 


Any Middle School Student that is feeling extra hungry can always purchase an extra entrée in addition to their lunch, just let your Teacher know in the morning to mark it on the lunch sheet.


Lunch Signup at St Matt's Campus!

Click here to be a Lunchroom Helper!


Lunch RECESS Signup at Resurrection Campus!

Click here to be a Recess Helper.

The spirit store sale has been extended until Sunday, February 23.

Click here to order!


Calendar of Events


February 20 SAC Meeting

February 21 Early Dismissal/In-Service

11:15 am SMS, 11:30 am RES

After-school care is not offered on early dismissal days.




The average GRACE financial award provided per student in 2025-26 was $1,500. We work with all families to help provide financial aid to ensure tuition costs won’t keep you from enrolling. Together, we will find a way to make GRACE an affordable option for your family. Learn more by visiting gracesystem.org | Admissions | Tuition Assistance or by contacting Principal Francis Dempsey.


Tuition and Fees Policy Reminder


Gratitude is extended to GRACE families who are current with their tuition, fees and lunch accounts. 


In case of accounts that are not up to date, 

  • re-enrollment (or admission/enrollment of siblings new to GRACE) for 2025-26 will not be permitted
  • 8th and 12th grade students will not be eligible to participate in class trips, parties and graduation events. The only exception is the eighth grade retreat as long as the retreat fee (if required) is paid.


Please contact finance staff at the GRACE Riverside Office if you have any questions or to make a payment to update your account: 920-499-7330 option 3.


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Tuition Tax Credit Information


Tuition tax credit information is available to GRACE families online via GRACE’s enrollment management system, TADS. 


  • The TADS Household Paid Tuition Tax Report will provide a breakdown of payments made for the specified household’s tuition account during the tax year. 
  • When gathering information for tax preparation, GRACE families are to access their online TADS account | select Billing | Billing Account Number | Reports | Household Paid Tuition Tax Report | enter the tax year (i.e. 2024) and submit. A quick link also appears at the Billing Accounts – Tuition & Fees screen to access the Household Paid Tuition Tax Report. 


If you have questions or require assistance, please call TADS Family Support at 800-477-8237 or GRACE at 920-499-7330, option 2.


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Academic Calendar 2025-26


We are pleased to share the Board-approved GRACE academic calendar for the 2025-26 school year which is available at gracesystem.org | About GRACE | Calendar (direct link to the one-page summary).  


Please note that Christmas break will be extended to two full weeks due to the timing of Christmas and New Year’s Day. To ensure the school year does not extend further, schools are open and classes will be held on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and on Easter Monday.



Looking ahead, we anticipate returning to our traditional schedule with these days off in the following school year, along with a shorter Christmas break.


Thank you for your understanding and support as we adjust to this unique calendar.


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GRACE Academic Calendar 2024-2025

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Future TRITONS DANCE Links

Click here: FUTURE TRITON INFORMATION PACKET


Click here: REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS

Chesterton Academy News - February


To view more information regarding:

  • Senior Capstone Projects
  • Theater Productions
  • Be Mine Valentine's Day Dance
  • 4th Annual Charity Chili Cook-Off


Click here.


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