SEPTEMBER 2021

Dear families and friends of Siena,

It is good to have our students and staff back in our buildings for another school year! The first days filled with nerves are a thing of the past and everyone seems to be settling into their routines.

Our theme this year is "Stronger Together." As we work toward enhanced academic, extracurricular, and faith development at all six of our schools, we are reminded daily of our mission of inspiring students to be who God created them to be.  

God bless,

Kimberly Gardner

Chief Advancement Officer, Siena Catholic Schools of Racine

All Siena students, faculty, staff, and visitors are required to wear masks at this time. In the event that a positive case is reported, masks greatly diminish the need to quarantine, thus keeping students in school learning.

Families are required to supply clean masks to their students daily.

• 2021-22 Siena Academic Calendar

• COVID-19 Updates

• SCHS Softball Camp with Coach Prideaux!

Welcome back to school! I'm happy to serve as Chief Academic Officer for Siena Catholic Schools. It's been an honor to get to know our staff and students and come back home to a wonderful community! As a St. Edward '94 and St. Catherine's '98 graduate, Siena feels like family.

I value education. I attended North Central College and have a Bachelors Degree in history and recently earned my doctorate from UW-Milwaukee in Urban Education with an emphasis on Curriculum and Instruction.

I value our students. I believe education provides opportunities for our students. Our vision supports our graduates prepared for success in college, career, community, and the Church. My goal is to be of service to our Siena community and to support our mission and vision so students can have the educational opportunities needed to succeed in their chosen path.

I value celebrations. Feel free to join me on Twitter in celebrating our Siena schools. You can tweet including the hashtags #sienaspirit #strongertogether or search existing posts using the same hashtags. Let's recognize and celebrate the works of our students and staff here in our Siena family.

I value family. There's a special bond for those of us who graduated from Siena schools and I'm excited to have more future Angels joining us in that bond in June of 2022. 

Blessings,

Parisa 

7th grader Christian P. took it upon himself to install new tetherballs and basketball hoops for John Paul II Academy over the weekend. We love to see this level of care for a school community! Thank you, Christian! The Cardinals are blessed to have you in their corner! 

(We'll try not to hold that Vikings jersey against you...)

Dr. Susan Savaglio-Jarvis is the new principal at St. Rita Catholic School and she loves to keep her families up-to-speed on life with the Royals. If you haven't had the opportunity already, head on over to the St. Rita Facebook page to watch some of the "Dr. Sue's View" videos!

St. Catherine’s High School has a long-standing tradition of taking time to build community within their classes by doing yearly retreats focused on the Dominican Pillars of study, prayer, service (ministry), and community. Another beloved tradition they have is the focus on caring for others in our community; this day of service is called A Day With A Purpose. On Tuesday, August 31, freshmen and sophomores had class retreats while upperclassmen were at various sites in the community helping with service projects. Please continue to pray for the SCHS community as they reflect and take action!

You might have seen the Siena admissions team and various volunteers over the summer, whether at the 2010 Farmers Market, Animal Crackers at the Racine Zoo, Racine First Fridays, or the Kenosha Harbor Market! If you missed them, don't despair as the team is gearing up for a BUSY fall season! School visits, the St. Cat's Open House, private tours of all schools, Party on the Pavement, the SOLES Walk for Catholic Education, Boo at the Zoo...it is all happening!  

If you have a recruitment/admissions idea or would like to help spread the word about Siena Catholic Schools, please reach out to admissions@sienacatholicschools.org. And if you have friends or neighbors who might be looking at their educational options, please direct them to the Inquiry Form or have them email/call 262-833-5515.