January 22, 2025

Dear Father Allouez Catholic School Families,

 The 7th graders enjoyed their time up at Camp Tek this past week. Highlights from the days include walking out on the frozen Loon Lake and playing hockey on it as well, football in the snow, and a wonderful reflection in the chapel led by the great staff of Camp Tek. Needless to say, this was a wonderful opportunity that the students were able to partake in – our next and final trip to Camp Tek is not until later in the year (May) for the 8th graders before they graduate! What a perfect way to capstone their years here at FACS!

This upcoming weekend also kicks off the celebration of Catholic Schools all over the world – Catholic Schools Week! Please see the flier below about all of the fun events and attractions that will be happening at both campuses. By far, the most important day of the week is going to be Wednesday: on this day, both campuses will be coming together to celebrate mass, have a campus-wide picture taken, and then participate in games in the afternoon (the CP Carnival)! We will also be honoring and celebrating Adele Brise at this mass as it is her birthday during CSW! On Friday, the students from both campuses will also be going bowling at local bowling alleys to get out into the community for some fun as well. I want to thank each of you for answering the call with a resounding “YES!” to Catholic Education. It is truly through great relationships with families and parents, that we are able to thrive and provide quality, faith-filled education for all of your children. God bless you all!

A Prayer to Our Lady of Champion

O Dear Lady of Champion, you revealed yourself as the Queen of Heaven to your servant Adele. You gave her a mission to pray for the conversion of sinners, to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to others and to prepare the children for the reception of the sacraments.

I trust that as you called Adele to holiness, you are calling me, in my station in life, to live a holy life, devoted to Jesus Christ with the help of your maternal love.

I bring before you now my worries and anxieties. I abandon my attachments to them and place them at your feet. I ask you to hear the deepest longings of my heart as I pray most earnestly for: ____________ (your intention).

Dear Lady, you told Adele and you say to all of us “Do not be afraid; I will help you.” Help me now as I place this intention with complete confidence and trust.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be

Our Lady of Champion, pray for us.

Upcoming Important Dates

1/26/25 – Catholic Schools Week Begins!

1/27/25 – 2025-26 Registration Begins

1/29/25 – CSW All-school Mass & CP Carnival

Peace,



Mr. Francis Dempsey

Principal, Father Allouez Catholic School

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!

January Lunch Menu (RES Campus) Click here.

January 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.

Enroll Early for 2025-26!

Early Enrollment Fee Incentives are offered when enrolling early!

$50 - Early Enrollment during Catholic Schools Week-through February 2, 2025

$100 – February 3-28, 2025

$125 – beginning March 1, 2025



The nonrefundable enrollment fee is per family.

GRACE Enrollment for the 2025-26 Academic Year will begin with 

Catholic Schools Week on January 26, 2025

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 will receive 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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>>>BOY’S MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

All boys interested in participating in a Spring Middle School Volleyball League are invited to sign up. Practice will start in mid-February and the season ends in mid/late March. All practice and game dates and times will be scheduled in early February. Email jeffrey.m.dow@gmail.com to sign up or if you have any questions.

More information on the Boy's Middle School Volleyball League can be found here.

>>>FUTURE TRITONS BASEBALL CLUB

The Future Tritons Baseball Club is looking to fill some open roster spots for its upcoming 2025 Spring/Summer season.

8U - Looking for 2-3 more kids (Coach/Machine Pitch)

10U - Looking for 1 more kid

11U - Looking for 1 more kid

12U - Looking for 2-3 more kids

13/14U - Each team is looking for 3-4 kids or we will have a split team

Future Triton Baseball players receive Jersey top, Hat, Bat bag, Open Gyms with Notre Dame High School Baseball staff & players, and play in 4-6 tournaments during the season.

Any questions or to sign up - please contact Head Varsity Baseball Coach Jared Barker - jwbarker03@gmail.com

>>>NOTRE DAME ACADEMY ANNOUNCES ITS 2025 MUSICAL: "FREAKY FRIDAY"

Freaky Friday, a modern musical based on the classic novel and beloved films will hit the NDA stage this winter. This hilarious, heartfelt, energetic, and moving musical will open your heart to the magic of contemplating life from a different perspective. The show will be performed in the NDA Auditorium and will run approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Musical Performances:

Thursday, January 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, January 24th at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 25th at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 26th at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased online, Click here to purchase tickets.

Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for students/children.

There will also be tickets available for purchase at the door one hour before each performance.

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