March 20, 2024



Dear Parents,


I recently completed a report that indicated all of the updates that have taken place in the two buildings in the last two years.  I was impressed with the scope of the projects that were accomplished.  The Site Advisory Committee has established a facilities committee that works with GRACE and the parish to identify priority items and how it will be accomplished and how it will be paid for.  Here is the list of projects that have been completed in 2023 and 2024.



The source of funding for these projects have been the parishes, the Site Advisory Committee, GRACE and a generous bequest to St. Matthew Parish to be used for the school.


Father Allouez Catholic School is so blessed to be a part of a strong school system, to have supportive parishes, a dynamic Site Advisory Council and individuals who support our school that are willing to invest time, talent and treasure.


Growing in Grace,

Kay Franz



Safe Environment Lessons

In the coming weeks teachers will be teaching the safe environment training required by the diocese each year.


Link to lessons in English


Link to lessons in Spanish


If you choose to have your child opt out of the lessons please call the school office.

Father Allouez: Easter Social (signupgenius.com)



Instructions for online payments 

Online Payments for Your Child's Lunch Account are Now Available! (Desktop version ONLY) 

Great news! You can now use PowerSchool (desktop version) to deposit money into your child's account! The process is simple and allows you to designate how much should go to each child in your family.

**This is NOT available in the app. When using a phone browser, click the arrow on the upper left to expand/view the menu and select "Balance


¡Los pagos en línea para la cuenta de almuerzo de su hijo ya están disponibles! (SOLO versión de escritorio)


¡Una gran noticia! ¡Ahora puede usar PowerSchool (versión de escritorio) para depositar dinero en la cuenta de su hijo! El proceso es simple y le permite designar cuánto debe destinarse a cada niño de su familiar.

  • ¡Haga clic aquí para obtener instrucciones paso a paso!
  • Utilice ESTE ENLACE para acceder a PowerSchool. (o cualquier forma en que normalmente acceda a nuestro sitio específico PowerSchool Parent también está bien). Tenga en cuenta que las instrucciones incluyen un enlace genérico ya que fueron proporcionado por Revtrack.

**Esto NO está disponible en la aplicación. Cuando utilice el navegador de un teléfono, haga clic en la flecha en la parte superior izquierda para expandir/ver el menú y seleccione "Saldo"





The St. Matt's Kids Running program will be starting on Monday, April 29th! This program emphasizes fun and fitness and prepares students to run the Bellin 5K Race (the 5K was just added last year and is the same time/day as the longstanding Bellin 10K) which will be held on Saturday June 8th.  


This is a free program and all St. Matt's students K-4 are welcome, but students younger than 2nd grade need a parent/adult volunteer to run with them for safety purposes. We will be practicing twice a week after school at St. Matt's (we will run outside) starting on Monday, April 29th. Practice dates are as follows: April 29 ; May 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 22, 28 and 30 and June 4 and 6. These practices will take 30-60 minutes depending on the length of the run. Pickup times will be noted on the practice schedule that will be given out to those who sign up.  We are greatly in need of adult helpers! You don't need to run to help!  Help needed includes directing/cheering on students on the route and making sure they are safe, handing out water, and helping with snacks.  To sign your child up or if you have questions, please contact Carrie Miller at 920-309-2444 or carrielmiller99@gmail.com.


Learn Archery from the St. John the Baptist Archery Team!

Are you interested in learning archery? Sign up for a free archery clinic on Saturday, April 20th from 9-11 am at St. John the Baptist School. Spots in the clinic are limited so, please RSVP here.

Register for NDA and SNC Athletics Camps


Click here for a master list of all upcoming St. Norbert College and Notre Dame Academy athletics camps! GRACE is proud to partner with our CatholicLink schools to provide these opportunities.





Alpha Starts Up Again on Sunday, January 21

We will be restarting Alpha again on Sunday, January 21! Alpha is a video series that invites us to explore some of life’s biggest questions. Each session lasts roughly 90 minutes and includes snacks, a video, and discussion with other FACS parents. Everyone is invited to participate, regardless of their faith background. 


Even if you didn’t attend our first sessions in December, you are more than welcome to join us. The dates and times for the remainder of the year are listed below and we’d love to have you for as many as you can make. To make it easier for parents to attend, we are offering free child care at each session. Simply sign up here (https://forms.gle/qM25TeEKSt8Pd72HA) so we can plan for food and child care. 

Questions about Alpha? Contact Peter Weiss (peterweiss@uwalumni.com).


  • Session 9 - Sunday, March 24, 3:30 - 5:00 in the St. Matthew Gathering Space
  • Session 10 - Sunday, April 7, 3:30 - 5:00 in the St. Matthew Gathering Space
  • Session 11 - Sunday, April 14, 3:30 - 5:00 in the St. Matthew Gathering Space
  • Session 12 - Sunday, April 21, 3:30 - 5:00 in the St. Matthew Gathering Space
  • Session 13 - Sunday, April 28, 3:30 - 5:00 in the St. Matthew Gathering Space

Alpha is made possible in part by a grant from the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay, Inc.

GRACE NEWS


GRACE Financial Aid - Deadline May 1st


For consideration of tuition assistance for children enrolled in grades K-8 (K-12 at St. John Paul II Classical School/Chesterton Academy), please complete and submit your GRACE Financial Aid application before May 1, 2024.

  • Complete online enrollment at https://mytads.com/ if you have not already done so
  • Complete the online financial aid application and provide the supporting. documentation to TADS as instructed.
  • The online financial aid application form will require you to enter an Access Code. This Code was provided to you when you completed the online enrollment process.  If you no longer have this Code, contact GRACE support staff at the contact information provided below.
  • Applications that are submitted and completed prior to May 1st will undergo review in May with award determinations made and communicated to families the first week of June.
  • Families who have applied to the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program do not apply for GRACE Financial Aid.

For questions or assistance, please call 920-499-7330, option 2 or email graceoffice@gracesystem.org.


In partnership with Notre Dame Academy's 24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration, join us in preparation for Holy Week as we spend ONE hour in prayer with our Lord as ONE united GRACE + NDA community. The Hour of GRACE will be at the St. Norbert Chapel on the Notre Dame Academy campus. All are welcome - enjoy snacks and fellowship to follow!



GRACE:GOLD SUMMER CAMP


Click here to register


Calendar of Events


March 21 Middle School Religion Fair Exhibit

March 22 Resurrection Fish Fry

March 27 Easter Social 5:30-6:30pm Res Parish Hall

March 29 Good Friday No School

April 1 No School Easter Monday

April 5 Middle School Dance NDA grades 7-8

April 18 SAC meeting 6:00pm SMC

April 19 No School - Teacher in Service



GRACE Academic Calendar 2024-2025

Come join in the fun and volunteer for the Res Parish Lenten Fish Fry crew. Sign up today!


Last Fish Fry Date


March 22nd


Click here to sign up

NDA News - March



Class of 2028:

We are still accepting applications for the Class of 2028. The application is linked here.



Save the Date: Spanish Placement Exam:

SAVE THE DATE! The Spanish placement exam can be taken by any incoming freshman that has already registered at Notre Dame Academy for the 2024-2025 school year to help determine whether the student should be placed in a Spanish I or Spanish II course. If you know that you would like your son/daughter to start in Spanish I, he/she should NOT take the placement exam. Incoming freshmen interested in enrolling in Spanish II must take the placement exam. The test will be offered on-site at NDA on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 9:00 – 10:00 AM. If there is a conflict with this date, please note that the make-up test date will be Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 3:30-4:30pm. Students MUST make one of these dates in order to enroll in Spanish 2.  

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Stover at 920-429-6175 or astover@notredameacademy.com.



NDA Dance Team Tryouts: 

Join the nationally ranked Notre Dame Dance Team! More information can be found on out website: https://notredamedance.wixsite.com/dance For questions email NotreDameAcademyDance@gmail.com



Future Triton Volleyball

We are hosting a spring clinic for players of all levels that are in 5th-8th grade. 

Dates: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 

Time: Grades 5th & 6th - 6:00-7:30 p.m. Grades 7th & 8th - 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Where:  NDA Triton Center

Cost: $50.00  (includes Varsity Coach led skills training and t-shirt)

Registration Deadline is March 8th.

Registration Link



Save the Date: Spring Middle School Dance 

Our next middle school dance for all 7th and 8th grade students is Friday, April 5th

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