Newsletter from Principal Franz

October 18, 2023

Dear Parents,

We look forward to meeting with you during the upcoming parent teacher conferences Tuesday, October 24th and Thursday, October 26th. If you have not signed up for a conference yet, please use the link provided in today’s communication to reserve a time with your child’s teacher. Your involvement and partnership in your child's education are greatly appreciated.

This year the Green Bay Diocese changed the standardized test to determine your child’s progress from the MAP Assessment to the STAR test. The STAR test assesses your child’s progress in math and reading. The report communicating your child’s progress on the STAR assessment will be sent home in a sealed envelope with your child on Monday, October 23. Please take some time to review the results of the test before your parent teacher conference so that you can get any questions answered by your child’s teacher during your meeting. 

In addition to the STAR results you might consider discussing the following key topics at your conference:

Academic Progress: Inquire about your child's academic performance, including strengths and areas that may need improvement. Ask about their participation in class, homework completion, and overall participation with the curriculum.

Social and Emotional Development: Explore your child's social interactions and emotional well-being. Discuss any challenges or changes in their behavior, friendships, or attitude towards school.

Homework and Study Habits: Inquire about the amount of homework your child receives and discuss strategies to support their study habits

at home.

Special Needs or Concerns: If your child has any special educational needs, behavioral concerns, or health issues that may affect their learning, it's important to communicate these to the teacher.

Questions and Concerns: Finally, make sure to voice any questions, concerns, or suggestions you may have. Your perspective and insights are invaluable in helping us provide the best education for your child.

Thank you for your continued support.

Growing in GRACE,

Kay Franz

In order to do this, we need Virtus trained volunteers - please consider signing up for a shift next Tuesday evening to support this effort. Supervised play will take place at the St. Matt's campus in the church gathering area from 3:30pm until 7:30pm.



Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4AAEAD23A4FF2-45169398-2023

This Event needs more cars for the Trunk or Treat to take place.



To sign up and decorate a car or donate items, please visit:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050544ADAF22AAF85-44407201-trunk

10.18.2023 Fundraiser Reminders

The countdown is on! Only 24 days until Give Back to the Future!

Here's what you need to know leading into the event...

Buy Your Tickets:  https://FACSGiveBack.givesmart.com

This is a can't miss event supporting our students, and strengthening the school community. Plus it will be a totally rad time with NEW Dueling Pianos & our emcee Bill Jartz! 

Volunteer:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EACAC23A13-2023

There's still time to help! As a reminder, families need to complete 5 hours of fundraising service hours. 

Help Raise Funds By:

• Selling the calendar raffles that came home with your student. If you need more, contact the school office!
• Donating a silent auction item. Items can be dropped off at either campus. 
• Securing a corporate sponsorship. More information can be found at https://fatherallouezschool.org/giveback/

Calendar of Events

Oct. 19 SAC Meeting 7:00 RC (note new time and location)

Oct. 21 Trunk or Treat - RC parking lot 1-2:30( if cars added)

Oct. 23 FACS Basketball Tip Off 6:00p.m RC

Oct. 24 Evening Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:30

Oct. 26 Early Dismissal SMC -11:15 RC - 11:30 -Afternoon Parent Teacher Conferences 12:30-3:00

Oct. 27 No School

Nov. 8 NDA Shadow Day

Nov. 9 Vision Screening/8th Grade Vocation Day

Nov. 11 School Auction Give Back to the Future

Nov. 17 Early Dismissal SMC -11:15 RC - 11:30/End of Trimester 1/ Teacher In-Service

Nov. 22 No School - Thanksgiving Break

Nov. 30 SAC Meeting/RC

GRACE Calendar Raffle 

The 2024 GRACE Schools Raffle Calendars should have been sent home.

New this year - the profits for all calendar raffles sold by November 1st will support our annual fundraiser - Give Back to the Future! There will not be a separate raffle in advance of the fundraiser, so this is an easy way for friends and family to support our school and annual fundraising event. 

This GRACE-wide fundraiser features $10,500 in total prize money and profits support third-source funding, with each school getting credit for calendars sold.  Raffle calendars are $20 each, and there are drawings scheduled every Wednesday and select other days throughout the 2024 calendar year starting January 1^st. 

Contact the FACS Calendar Raffle Co-Chairs, Bridget Erwin (bridget.m.erwin@gmail.com or 920.227.3788) or Danielle Bruder (danielle.valenta@gmail.com or 920.242.5090) with any questions.

Thank you for supporting our students and Catholic education for a bright future!

NDA News - October 

Preview Night: Thursday, November 2nd

Calling all 7th & 8th grade families! Preview Night is Thursday, November 2 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join us for our Preview Night and learn all about NDA. Register here.

New NDA Future Girls Soccer

Be part of the kickoff to the NDA Girls Soccer Futures Program! For more information, please fill out this form or email nbrowne56@yahoo.com

NDA Girls Lacrosse Assistant Lacrosse Coach Position 

The NDA Girls Lacrosse team is looking for an assistant coach for this upcoming spring season. The position is linked here. If you are interested please reach out to Head Coach, Hailey Anderson at handerson@notredameacademy.com

NDA Future Softball

NDA Future Tritons Softball seeking players of all ages for 2024 season. Attend informational meeting Tuesday, October 24 at 6pm NDA Cafeteria.

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