May 1, 2024

Dear Parents,

As we enter the month of May, I wanted to take a moment to share with you the significance of this month in the Catholic Church.  May is dedicated to honoring the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, and it holds special importance in our faith.  This morning members of the 8th grade class honored Mary by presenting flowers to her and crowning her Queen of Heaven and Earth.

During this month, we encourage our students to deepen their devotion to Mary through prayer and acts of kindness. It is a time to honor her as a model of faith and to seek her intercession in our lives.

Here are a few ways you can observe the month of May with your family:

1. Pray the Rosary: Consider praying the rosary together as a family, reflecting on the mysteries of the life of Jesus and Mary.
2. Attend Mass: Take the opportunity to attend Mass, where we often offer special prayers and hymns in honor of Mary during May.
3. Learn About Mary: Take time to learn more about the life and virtues of Mary. You can read passages from the Bible about her, or explore books and resources that delve into her significance in Christian theology.
4. Acts of Service: Encourage acts of service and kindness inspired by Mary's example of love and compassion.

As partners in your child's education and faith formation, we believe it is important to embrace and celebrate the traditions that enrich our spiritual lives. May this month be a time of growth, reflection, and grace for your family.

A big thank you Mr. Block, Mrs. Sabin and Mrs. Gracer as well as all the parents who attended and supported the students. Your support means the world to us, and we appreciate you being there to celebrate and encourage our students.

Here is the link to the video of the students singing the National Anthem.

Students singing the National Anthem at the Blizzard Game

Growing in GRACE,

Kay Franz

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As is tradition, students are invited to bring one or two “special people” - a grandparent, other relative, parent or a family friend to join us for the morning of May 10th from 8:30 (Mass) until 11:15 when we have an early dismissal. Students may go home with their special person if you indicate that on the google form registration. All the students in a family can participate in the activities together with their family's special person or people.

Parents, please complete the google form linked here to inform us who your family’s special person or people will be and if they are to leave with them at 11:15.

Link to google form Special Person Day Registration

Spring Sports Pictures - Friday, May 3rd

Spring athletic pictures have been arranged with Harmann studios for Friday, May 3rd at school. The scheduled time slots for each team are listed below. Please have your student-athlete ready at their assigned time. Pictures can be ordered online through Harmann Studios. Thank you.

3:15 Golf

3:30 Track & Field

3:50 Tennis



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GRACE Financial Aid - Deadline May 1, 2024

• The deadline to apply for GRACE Financial Aid is today May 1, 2024. Submit and complete your application today.
• If you completed your application to the GRACE Financial Aid program for 2024-25 by the May 1st deadline, final review will be conducted this month with award determinations anticipated to be made and communicated to families the first week of June. 
• If you are still completing your GRACE Financial Aid application or have not yet applied, you may still complete/apply as applications will undergo review and award determination will be based on available financial aid dollars. Please note that Billing will commence and continue as scheduled beginning July 1, 2024. At the time a financial aid award may take place, the award will be applied to the account’s future balance.

Active Parishioner Incentive - Deadline June 1, 2024

In school year 2024-25, if you have a child that is entering one of the following grades,

• Kindergarten through 8th grade
• 9-12th grade at Chesterton Academy of St. John Paul II Classical School
• your family has active, registered membership at one of our GRACE partnering parishes, and
• wish to receive the Active Parishioner Incentive

please complete the 2024-25 Parish Verification Form with your GRACE Parish and submit it before June 1, 2024.

• Parish Verification details: gracesystem.org | Admissions | Parish Verification Form

GRACE Contact: Lori Ashmann at 920-499-7330, option 2 or lashmann@gracesystem.org

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Spend your Summer at NDA! 

NDA Enrichment and Athletics Camps are dedicated to providing every camper with a safe environment where students learn, discover, and have lots of fun! We build lasting memories for your children and we cherish that opportunity each and every year! Our campers will grow, laugh, and learn with each new experience!

Registration is now open for all 2024 Triton Summer Camps. Register here.

Class of 2028:

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

NDA Busing 2024/2025

The following information is for Green Bay residence only. If you will be attending Notre Dame in the fall and will be requesting busing, you will need to fill out an enrollment form (Link below) by May 1st. This form is ONLY for students who live in the Green Bay Area School District. No form is required for any other district for busing. More information click here. Questions? Ckirschling@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

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