Parent Correspondence Mar 2024
3/26/2024 Action Items and Holy Week!
Good Morning!
Here are some mid-week action items to check off your list today! Please check your 17-Day Forecast from March 22 for more details!
If you indicated on your re-enrollment form that you are interested in applying for financial aid or that you would like more information, we are sending a paper copy of the form home with your student today. If you need any help completing the form, please email me at hilleberta@materdeischool.org. Deadline to submit the form is April 5, 2024. Supporting documents are due April 22, 2024. Please prioritize completing your forms. It is getting close to those deadlines, Knights!
Tuition has been set for the 2024-2025 school year. Tuition for grades K-8 will be $2,800 for the year. PK tuition will be $4,500.
A reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 12 and Friday, April 19. Our teachers have a STREAM meeting on April 12, and School of Faith on April 19.
The PreK Open House is Monday, April 15, from 5:30-6:30, in the Mater Dei PreK Classroom. Please click here to sign up!
Attention, 6th and 7th grade girls interested in learning more about Saints Cheerleading! There is an information meeting on Monday, April 15. Please see the flier below for all the details!
News from Hayden! Please click here to see the camps that Hayden is offering this summer!
The Mater Dei Child Care Center will have openings for 1 year olds in August 2024. We know how challenging it can be to find child care for young children and we are blessed to offer a caring, engaging learning environment. Please contact Ms. Virginia at 785-232-1603 for more information.
Holy Week Services - all are welcome!
Holy Thursday - 7:00 PM at Mater Dei Holy Name Church
Good Friday - Noon at Mater Dei Assumption Church; 7:00 PM at Mater Dei Holy Name Church
Easter Vigil - 8:00 PM at Mater Dei Holy Name Church (there is NO 5:00 Mass)
Easter Sunday - 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM at Mater Dei Holy Name Church (there is NO 5:00 Mass)
Job Opening! Mater Dei has an opening for a custodian. The position is a minimum of 15 hours per week, but more hours are available for a person with more maintenance experience. Please contact Andrea Hillebert at hilleberta@materdeischool.org or 785-233-1727. Thank you!
#MDStrong
Thank you for all you do, God bless you, and have a great day!
Andrea Hillebert
3/22/2024 Seriously, a 17-Day Forecast!
Good Morning!
I hope you have had a wonderful week! We realized that we have one omission on our academic calendar. There is NO SCHOOL on April 12 because we have a STREAM schools meeting. We are so sorry for the mistake.
Join us for a Taste of Lent Supper tonight from 5-7 in the Event Center, hosted by the Mater Dei PTO! Pasta bar, salad, and desserts!
Knight Cast by Mater Dei!
Our Podcast is titled “Knight Cast by Mater Dei.” We are currently on the following apps: Spotify, Amazon Music, and Podcast Index.
New episodes will be uploaded on Friday mornings.
If you do not listen to podcasts on an app, please click here for Episode 4.
We would love to hear from you and learn more about why you chose Mater Dei, what you like best, what has surprised you, what you wish you knew when you started this journey, or any story that you would like to share with our community! Please click here to tell us what you would like to hear and let us know if you are available to be a guest!
Here is our 17-Day Forecast for March 25, 2024 - April 10, 2024 (with some bonus info for this weekend):
Friday, March 22, 2024
Stations of the Cross at 2:45 in the Mater Dei Holy Name Church
Taste of Lent Supper, hosted by the PTO, from 5:00 - 7:00 in the Mater Dei Event Center
Saturday - Sunday, March 23-24, 2024
Weekend Masses are at the Mater Dei Holy Name Church at the following times: 5:00 PM on Saturday;8:00 AM and 10:30 AM on Sunday. The 5:00 PM Mass on Sunday is at the Mater Dei Assumption Church. All are welcome!
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. If you attend the 10:30 AM Mass, you can begin in the Mater Dei Event Center and be part of the procession to the Church.
Monday, March 25, 2024
Kansas State Math Assessments will be given to grades 3-8. Please make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats breakfast!
Track practice from 5:30 - 6:45 at Hayden Catholic High School
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Kansas State Math Assessments will be given to grades 3-8. Please make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats breakfast!
Track practice from 5:30 - 6:45 at Hayden Catholic High School
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
No School! Teachers have School of Faith and In-Service
There is NO SCHOOL DAY OUT at the Mater Dei Child Care Center.
Track practice from 5:30 - 6:45 at Hayden Catholic High School
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - Holy Thursday
No School
Mass for Holy Thursday will be offered at 7:00 PM in the Mater Dei Holy Name Church
NO TRACK PRACTICE
Friday, March 29, 2024 - Good Friday
No School
Good Friday Service at Noon at Mater Dei Assumption Church
Good Friday Service at 7:00 PM at Mater Dei Holy Name Church
Saturday, March 30, 2024 - Easter Vigil
There is NO 5:00 PM Mass on Saturday.
Mass for the Easter Vigil will begin at 8:00 PM at the Mater Dei Holy Name Church
Sunday, March 31, 2024 - Easter!
Mass will be offered at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM at Mater Dei Holy Name Church
There is NO 5:00 PM Mass on Easter Sunday
Monday, April 1 - Easter Monday
No School and NO School Day Out care at Mater Dei Child Care Center
Track practice from 5:30 - 6:45 at Hayden Catholic High School
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Classes Resume
Kansas State Assessments in Reading for grades 6-8
Track practice from 5:30 - 6:45 at Hayden Catholic High School
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Mass at 8:00 AM, prepared by the 3rd grade
Kansas State Assessments in Reading for grades 3-5
Track practice from 5:30 - 6:45 at Hayden Catholic High School
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Kansas State Assessments in Reading for grades 3-8
Santa Fe Trail Track Meet - details will be sent home on March 26
First Communion Practice at 6:00 PM in the Mater Dei Holy Name Church
Friday, April 5, 2024
All School Mass at 8:00 AM, prepared by the faculty
First Communion box opening (this is a surprise for the children) at 2:30 in the Mater Dei Holy Name Church. Families are welcome!
Saturday - Sunday, April 6-7, 2024
Weekend Masses are at the Mater Dei Holy Name Church at the following times: 5:00 PM on Saturday;8:00 AM and 10:30 AM on Sunday. The 5:00 PM Mass on Sunday is at the Mater Dei Assumption Church. All are welcome!
Monday, April 8, 2024
Hayden Band performs for MD students at 9:00 AM
Track practice from 5:30 - 6:45 at Hayden Catholic High School
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Kansas State Assessments in Science for grades 5 and 8
Track practice from 5:30 - 6:45 at Hayden Catholic High School
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Mass at 8:00 AM, prepared by the 8th grade
Track practice from 5:30 - 6:45 at Hayden Catholic High School
Save the Dates:
Thursday, April 11 - Kansas State Assessments in Science for grades 5 and 8; track meet at Hummer Sports Park
Friday April 12 - NO SCHOOL!! This date was not shared on our draft calendar and we apologize! Our teachers will be at a STREAM In-service!
#MDStrong
Thank you for all you do, God bless you, and have a great day!
Andrea Hillebert
3/20/2024 Financial Aid Deadline Approaching - and MORE!
Good Afternoon!
Here are some mid-week action items to check off your list today! Please check your 10-Day Forecast from March 15 for more details!
Tomorrow, Thursday, March 21, is a Mater Dei Spirit Day! Students may wear MD Spirit Wear including spirit wear from: MD School, MD Parish, IrishFest, Band Day.
Appropriate pants or shorts include: jeans with no holes in them, capris, shorts that extend past the tips of the fingertips AND below any shirt that is being worn; leggings ONLY IF they are worn with a shirt that comes past the end of the fingertips; pajama pants are not appropriate. As with all matters related to the dress code, the administration reserves the right to determine appropriate implementation of the policy.
As always, there is NO CHARGE for a Mater Dei Spirit Day!
We have asked all families to have completed 2 of their 3 required Bingo work sessions by March 25. If you have not worked your second shift by Monday, March 25, we will add a $100 charge to your FACTS account. Please click here to sign up to work Bingo. Thank you for your help with Mater Dei’s largest fundraiser!
If you would like to apply for financial assistance for the 2024-2025 school year, the form is attached to the bottom of this email. Deadline to submit the form is April 5, 2024. Supporting documents are due April 22, 2024. Please prioritize completing your forms. It is getting close to those deadlines, Knights!
The Taste of Lent Supper this week (March 22) is hosted by the Mater Dei PTO! All are welcome at the Mater Dei Event Center between 5-7 on Friday, March 22. A free will donation will be accepted. On the menu: pasta bar, salad, and desserts! Please click here if you can help our PTO make this a wonderful way to end our Lenten Suppers for 2024!
Attention, 6th and 7th grade girls interested in learning more about Saints Cheerleading! There is an information meeting on Monday, April 15. Please see the flier below for all the details!
News from Hayden! Please click here to see the camps that Hayden is offering this summer!
The Mater Dei Child Care Center will have openings for 1 year olds in August 2024. We know how challenging it can be to find child care for young children and we are blessed to offer a caring, engaging learning environment. Please contact Ms. Virginia at 785-232-1603 for more information.
#MDStrong
Thank you for all you do, God bless you, and have a great day!
Andrea Hillebert
3/15/2024 Let's Try a New Link
Good Morning!
Knight Cast Update!
Spotify had our latest episode at approximately 9:15, so just a few minutes behind our target!
The link I shared in the first email didn't work for me. Please click here to access Knight Cast if you do not use a podcast app.
Make sure to check your email for the full 10-Day Forecast and I am looking forward to seeing you at the Irish Fest on Saturday!
#MDStrong
Thank you for all you do, God bless you, and have a great day!
Andrea Hillebert
3/15/2024 Irish Fest is Tomorrow - and MORE!
Good Morning!
I hope you have had an amazing spring break!
Knight Cast Update!
We are currently on the following apps: Spotify, Amazon Music, and Podcast Index. We are waiting for approval from Apple Podcast and iHeartRadio.
Our Podcast is titled “Knight Cast by Mater Dei.” You can follow us. New episodes will be uploaded on Friday mornings at 9:00.
This is our first week trying the “scheduled upload,” so give us some grace in case we didn’t do it correctly!
You can click here for this week’s episode if you do not use an app to listen to podcasts.
We would love to hear from you and learn more about why you chose Mater Dei, what you like best, what has surprised you, what you wish you knew when you started this journey, or any story that you would like to share with our community! It will be so much more impactful if we have a variety of guests! If you have an idea for the Knight Cast, or you would consider being a guest on the podcast, please email hilleberta@materdeischool.org
Here is our 10-Day Forecast for March 18, 2024 - March 27, 2024 (with some bonus info for this weekend)
Saturday, March 16, 2024
IrishFest and the IF5K! Join us at Evergy Plaza!
The 5K kicks off at 10:00
The Irish Fest gets going at 10:00
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at noon
NEW THIS YEAR: please click here for the Topeka Irish Fest Online Auction
Saturday - Sunday, March 16-17, 2024
Weekend Masses are at the Mater Dei Holy Name Church at the following times: 5:00 PM on Saturday;8:00 AM and 10:30 AM on Sunday. The 5:00 PM Mass on Sunday is at the Mater Dei Assumption Church. All are welcome!
The Knights of Columbus is hosting breakfast on Sunday, March 17, after the 8:00 and 10:30 Masses. A freewill donation will be accepted. After a busy Saturday at IrishFest and the IF5K, start your Sunday with prayer and breakfast.
Monday, March 18, 2024
Classes resume - welcome back, Knights!
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Track practice from 5:30 - 6:30 at Hayden Catholic High School
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
All School Mass at 8:00 AM, prepared by the 4th Grade
7th and 8th Grade attend the Confirmation Retreat at Prairie Star Ranch
Report cards will be sent home with students
Track practice from 5:30 - 6:30 at Hayden Catholic High School
Lenten Reconciliation from 6:00 - 7:00 at Mater Dei Holy Name Church
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Mater Dei Spirit Day! Students may Students may wear MD Spirit Wear including spirit wear from: MD School, MD Parish, IrishFest, Hayden Catholic High School, and Band Day
Appropriate pants or shorts include: jeans with no holes in them, capris, shorts that extend past the tips of the fingertips AND below any shirt that is being worn; leggings ONLY IF they are worn with a shirt that comes past the end of the fingertips; pajama pants are not appropriate spirit day attire. As with all matters related to the dress code, the administration reserves the right to determine appropriate implementation of the policy. Any student who is not in uniform will call parents for a change of clothes.
As always, there is NO CHARGE for a Mater Dei Spirit Day!
Track practice from 5:30 - 6:30 at Hayden Catholic High School
Friday, March 22, 2024
All School Mass at 8:00 AM, prepared by the 6th Grade.
Stations of the Cross at 2:45 in the Mater Dei Holy Name Church
Taste of Lent Supper, hosted by the PTO, from 5:00 - 7:00 in the Mater Dei Event Center
Saturday - Sunday, March 23-24, 2024
Weekend Masses are at the Mater Dei Holy Name Church at the following times: 5:00 PM on Saturday;8:00 AM and 10:30 AM on Sunday. The 5:00 PM Mass on Sunday is at the Mater Dei Assumption Church. All are welcome!
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week
Monday, March 25, 2024
Kansas State Math Assessments will be given to grades 3-8. Please make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats breakfast!
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Kansas State Math Assessments will be given to grades 3-8. Please make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats breakfast!
Track practice from 5:30 - 6:30 at Hayden Catholic High School
Wednesday, March 27 - 2024
No School! Teachers have School of Faith and In-Service.
Save the Dates:
Thursday, March 28 - Monday, April 1, 2024
There is NO SCHOOL so that families can observe the Easter Triduum, Easter, and Easter Monday.
Classes resume on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
#MDStrong
Thank you for all you do, God bless you, and have a great day!
Andrea Hillebert
3/8/2024 Spring Break, the 10-Day Forecast and Knightcast!
Good Morning!
I hope your spring break is off to a wonderful start!
Please click here for our podcast, “Knightcast!”
"Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production."
If you have an idea for the Knightcast, or you would consider being a guest on the podcast, please email hilleberta@materdeischool.org
Here is our 10-Day Forecast for March 11, 2024 - March 20, 2024 (with some bonus info for this weekend)
Friday, March 8, 2024
NO SCHOOL - Teacher In-Service
Taste of Lent Dinner 5-7 in the Mater Dei Event Center. The Knights of Columbus are serving up breaded fish and shrimp scampi!
Stations of the Cross at 5:30 in the Mater Dei Holy Name Church
Saturday - Sunday, March 9-10, 2024
Weekend Masses are at the Mater Dei Holy Name Church at the following times: 5:00 PM on Saturday;8:00 AM and 10:30 AM on Sunday. The 5:00 PM Mass on Sunday is at the Mater Dei Assumption Church. All are welcome!
Monday, March 11 - Friday, March 15, 2024
Spring Break - No School
Monday, March 11, 2024
Saturday, March 16, 2024
IrishFest and the IF5K! Join us at Evergy Plaza!
The 5K kicks off at 10:00
The Irish Fest gets going at 10:00
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at noon
Saturday - Sunday, March 16-17, 2024
Weekend Masses are at the Mater Dei Holy Name Church at the following times: 5:00 PM on Saturday;8:00 AM and 10:30 AM on Sunday. The 5:00 PM Mass on Sunday is at the Mater Dei Assumption Church. All are welcome!
Monday, March 18, 2024
Classes resume - welcome back, Knights!
Cheer information meeting at Hayden Catholic High School at 7:00 PM. This is for incoming Freshman or high school cheerleaders.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
All School Mass at 8:00 AM, prepared by the 4th Grade
7th and 8th Grade attend the Confirmation Retreat at Prairie Star Ranch
Report cards will be sent home with students
Lenten Reconciliation from 6:00 - 7:00 at Mater Dei Holy Name Church
Save the Dates:
Thursday, March 21 - Mater Dei Spirit Day
Friday, March 22 - All School Mass at 8:00 AM, prepared by 6th Grade; Stations of the Cross at 2:40; Taste of Lent Supper, hosted by the PTO
#MDStrong
Thank you for all you do, God bless you, and have a great day!
Andrea Hillebert
3/5/2024 Track, an Art Walk and MORE!
Good Morning!
Here are some mid-week action items to check off your list today! Please check your 10-Day Forecast from March 1 for more details!
Track starts TODAY! Practice at Hayden from 5:30 - 6:30.
PTO Art Walk and the Open Meeting Wednesday, March 6!
If you would like to apply for financial assistance for the 2024-2025 school year, the form is attached to the bottom of this email. Deadline to submit the form is April 5, 2024. Supporting documents are due April 22, 2024.
The Taste of Lent Supper this week (March 8) is hosted by the Knights of Columbus and we are having breaded fish and shrimp scampi for dinner! All are welcome at the Mater Dei Event Center between 5-7 on Friday, March 8. A free will donation will be accepted. Kick off your spring break with prayer (Stations of the Cross at 5:30) and dinner!
News from Hayden!
Hayden is hosting a Tour the School Event on Monday, March 11 (during Spring Break). Please click here to sign up (so that they can schedule a Hayden ambassador to guide your tour). This event is for anyone interested in learning more about Hayden. You do not have to be an 8th grader to attend!
SAVE THE DATE! Do you want to try out for the state winning cheer team at Hayden? Want to know what it takes to be a Hayden cheerleader? There will be an information meeting Monday, March 18 at 7pm at Hayden. Come see if Cheer is for you!
Please click here to listen to Father Matt’s homily from March 3, 2024.
#MDStrong
Thank you for all you do, God bless you, and have a great day!
Andrea Hillebert
3/1/2024 Our First PODCAST & the 10-Day Forecast!
Good Morning!
I hope you are enjoying this beautiful day!
We are trying something new! Please click here for our podcast, “Knightcast!”
"Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production."
Track starts Tuesday!
Students in grades 6-8 may participate in track
We will have a comprehensive meet and practice schedule next week.
Practice Tuesday, March 5, from 5:30 - 6:30 at Hayden
Practice Wednesday, March 6, from 5:30 - 6:30 at Hayden
Practice Thursday, March 7, from 5:30 - 6:30 at Mater Dei
Athletes should have sweatshirts and pants available during warm up and also bring a filled water bottle
Athletes must have a sports physical form on file
Here is our 10-Day Forecast for March 4, 2024 - March 16, 2024 (with some bonus info for this weekend)
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Let’s Race! Good luck to our scouts as they compete in the PineWood Derby!
Washburn University is hosting Family Day! Highlights of the day include:
A discounted ticket of $5 for each person (be sure to tell our ticketing staff what school your are from)
Washburn backpack tag for all students who attend
First 400 fans will receive a rally towel
Teddy Bear Toss
Area to make signs and posters for the game
Autographs sessions after each game
Women tip off a 1:00 and the Men’s game begins at approximately 3:00
Games are played at Lee Arena, 1901 SW Mulvane Street
Saturday - Sunday, March 2-3, 2024
Weekend Masses are at the Mater Dei Holy Name Church at the following times: 5:00 PM on Saturday;8:00 AM and 10:30 AM on Sunday. The 5:00 PM Mass on Sunday is at the Mater Dei Assumption Church. All are welcome!
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
4th Grade will volunteer at Harvesters from 8:15 - 11:15.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
ALL SCHOOL MASS at 8:00 AM, prepared by the 7th Grade
Statewide Tornado Drill at 11:00 AM
PTO Art Walk and Meeting!
Food Trucks at 5:00 PM
Art Walk at 6:00 PM
Meeting begins at 6:30
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Lenten Reconciliation at 8:00 AM
Dress Down Day for those families who attended PTO on Wednesday
Houses at 2:25 PM
Pi Day results and Pie in the Face for our winning teacher at 2:50!
Last Day of the 3rd Quarter
Parish Reconciliation at 7:00 PM in the Mater Dei Holy Name Church
Friday, March 8, 2024
NO SCHOOL - Teacher In-Service
Taste of Lent Dinner 5-7 in the Mater Dei Event Center
Stations of the Cross at 5:30 in the Mater Dei Holy Name Church
Saturday - Sunday, March 9-10, 2024
Weekend Masses are at the Mater Dei Holy Name Church at the following times: 5:00 PM on Saturday;8:00 AM and 10:30 AM on Sunday. The 5:00 PM Mass on Sunday is at the Mater Dei Assumption Church. All are welcome!
Monday, March 11 - Friday, March 15, 2024
Spring Break - No School
Saturday, March 16, 2024
IrishFest and the IF5K! Join us at Evergy Plaza! Come as a guest, come as a volunteer!
The IF5K kicks off at 10:00
The Irish Fest gets going at 10:00
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at noon
Saturday - Sunday, March 16-17, 2024
Weekend Masses are at the Mater Dei Holy Name Church at the following times: 5:00 PM on Saturday;8:00 AM and 10:30 AM on Sunday. The 5:00 PM Mass on Sunday is at the Mater Dei Assumption Church. All are welcome!
Save the Dates:
Monday, March 18 - Classes Resume
Wednesday, March 20 - 7th and 8th attend Confirmation Retreat at Prairie Star Ranch (information home the week of March 4)
#MDStrong
Thank you for all you do, God bless you, and have a great day!
Andrea Hillebert