February 5, 2025


Dear Father Allouez Catholic School Families,

Enrollment has begun for FACS! You should have already received information on how to complete this process. If you have not received it or have any questions on how to do so, please reach out to the school office and we will be able to assist you with this process. We look forward to another great school year in 2025-26 with you all! Our numbers after one week are already looking strong and spots are beginning to fill up quickly, so make sure that you get your registration materials in as soon as possible!


I also want to shout out to some of our middle school students who, over this past weekend, went down to the Acuity building to participate in a math tournament. There were multiple rounds during the tournament and each of the students, whether as part of a team or individually, did a great job in not only computing some really difficult problems, but also in the way they represented our school in such a positive manner! #FACSpride #GoWolves


Hoffman & Libal

As a reminder to all of our students who use the crosswalk for the Resurrection Campus at Hoffman and Libal: please stay within the clearly defined crosswalk area and listen to all of the directions that are given by the Crossing Guard. By doing so, this will help keep you all safe and visible to the traffic that is there as well. Thank you for helping us to keep everyone as safe as possible.


Upcoming Important Dates

2/7/25 – NO SCHOOL – In-service Day

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


Peace,


Mr. Francis Dempsey

Principal, Father Allouez Catholic School

February 17-21, 2025 is School Crossing Guard Recognition Week!


Our Crossing Guards work hard to keep all our students safe. With that being said Libal & Hoffman is a busy roundabout and our Crossing Guards request that all students stay in the cross walks when crossing.

Stay in the loop by following our Father Allouez Facebook pages! Make sure to check out the FACS Fundraiser page for updates on school events and here, and join our private FACS Parents group  here for community news and conversations. You'll find lots of great updates on both pages, so don't miss out!

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.


Calendar of Events

February 7 No School - GRACE In-Service

February 20 SAC Meeting

February 21 Early Dismissal/In-Service 11:15 am SMS/11:30 am RES




GRACE Enrollment for the 2025-26 Academic Year


Details regarding 2025-26 admissions and enrollment are available at the following GRACE school system web pages: gracesystem.org 

GRACE Re-Enrollment for 2025-26



RETURNING GRACE FAMILIES

On January 24, 2025 current families received an email from School Name via support@tads.com with a link specific to each current student at his/her GRACE school. This link will direct you to the TADS enrollment website to complete the online enrollment process which involves answering registration questions for each child, paying the enrollment fee and setting up the required tuition agreement and payment plan. The process in its entirety must be completed to reserve your child’s seat at the GRACE school for fall 2025.

Details are available at gracesystem.org | Admissions | Re-enrollment


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

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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


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Is your student interested in joining us for a shadow day? Please contact Headmaster McKeown at pmckeown@gracesystem.org.


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