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Mission: Siena Catholic Schools of Racine ignites a spirit of excellence in faith, knowledge, and service, inspiring students to be who God created them to be.
Mission: Siena Catholic Schools of Racine ignites a spirit of excellence in faith, knowledge, and service, inspiring students to be who God created them to be.
News From Siena
News From Siena
Dear families and friends of Siena,
The second semester is underway and we are about to celebrate Catholic Schools Week...it certainly is a busy time for our teachers, leaders, and students. Catholic Schools Week is one of the most important occasions for Catholic schools, giving us an opportunity to celebrate our faith loudly and proudly while thanking the many people who make this educational experience possible. From teachers to parents, priests and religious sisters, parishioners and donors, the nation, volunteers, and students...so many work together to ensure that faith-based education is available to those who seek it.
Our elementary schools will all have Open Houses starting on Sunday and concluding on Thursday. I hope that you will make it a point to stop by your school's open house and celebrate. Current, prospective, and alumni families are welcome.
Have a wonderful Catholic Schools Week!
Brenda White
President, Siena Catholic Schools of Racine
Quick Notes, Pics of the Month
Quick Notes, Pics of the Month
Reminder about illnesses: 'tis the season for the cold, flu, and other nasty sicknesses. If your child is not feeling well, has a fever, is vomiting/has diarrhea, etc. PLEASE do not send them to school! Students may not return to school until they have been symptom-free for a minimum of 24 hours.
Save the Date! St. Catherine's High School is bringing back the Black & White Ball on April 22, 2023! Time to press your tux/suit and/or pick out your gown!
ATTENTION ALL FAMILIES! Tuition contracts will be going out in early February. Additionally, the window to enroll in the Racine Parental Choice Program for the 2023-24 school year is February 1-20, 2023.
Looking for ways to strengthen your faith? St. Rita Parish is holding its next Catholic Social Justice event on Sunday, Feb. 5 from 6-7:30 p.m. The Racine Interfaith Coalition will speak to the call to community and participation. Click here for more information.
Register today for the Feb. 24 Black History Month Celebration! All Siena students, families, employees, and friends are welcome.
Greetings from Dr. Parisa
Greetings from Dr. Parisa
Hello Siena Family!
Our STAR testing opened Tuesday, January 17. Your child may have already taken or will soon be taking the STAR test. ALL students within Siena take the STAR test. Younger students take the STAR Early Literacy assessment to help our teachers monitor students' literacy skills and progress toward becoming independent readers.
The results from this test are used by teachers to better understand students' reading and math achievement levels. The tests are used to monitor student growth throughout the year, estimate students' understanding of state standards, and help teachers determine what skills students are ready to learn.
Please encourage your children to be on time and ready to do their best! Contact your school for more information.
Stuff the Bus
Stuff the Bus
As part of Catholic Schools Week, all Siena Catholic Schools will collect non-perishable items for the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Racine. Please check in with your school to see what is needed. Thank you all!
Mission: Possible
Mission: Possible
Siena Catholic Schools held its second annual Mission Day on Monday, January 16. The day began at Sacred Heart Parish with a prayer service, and as a way to both honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's legacy and bring our mission to life, all employees participated in volunteer opportunities throughout the community. From nursing homes to churches, shelters to food pantries, you could find faculty and staff working together. The day concluded with a light lunch of soup and salad while chatting about our experiences. Special thanks to the Mission Day Committee for making this day of service possible.
K5 & Grade 7 Buddies at St. Joe's
K5 & Grade 7 Buddies at St. Joe's
St. Joseph teachers Mrs. Duda (K5) and Mrs. Harrington (assistant) did a book study on the variety of Gingerbread stories. They started with the original book and then learned about other multicultural versions. The K5 & 7th Grade Buddy Activity culminated the unit by building and decorating Christmas trees with sugar cones, green frosting, and various candies. The little buddies were excitedly retelling the Gingerbread stories to their big buddies, and of course the seventh graders had some much-needed fun, too.
Missing the Snow? Just go to St. Rita's!
Missing the Snow? Just go to St. Rita's!
We might not have had much snow (yet) this winter, but the second grade students at St. Rita Catholic School made it snow with...snow globes! Maybe they will bring some snowflakes to Racine. Check out the cool projects>>>
SCHS Cheer On To Nationals
SCHS Cheer On To Nationals
Check out CBS 58's School Bulletin highlight on SCHS Cheer! Good luck to the student-athletes and coaches!
News From Admissions
News From Admissions
Racine Parental Choice Program Online Enrollment Opens Wednesday, February 1!
The online application for the Choice Program opens Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Please remember that February is the only month that will guarantee your child(ren)’s seat in their current school for the 2023-24 school year.
When searching for your current school, please select the "Siena Catholic Schools" option on the online application. For help with the application or verification documents, stop in at your school office during school day hours or the Siena Financial Aid Office, located at 1220 Villa St. between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. To submit verification documents, you may email your school secretary, drop off at your school office, or at the Siena Financial Aid Office located at 1220 Villa St.
Questions? Contact your school office or the Siena Admissions office at (262) 812-0155. Para preguntas o ayuda traduciendo a español, por favor contacte a Cintia Sanchez al (262) 753-1471.
23-24 Tuition Contracts Available Feb. 5, 2023
Please watch your email for details on how to complete the 2023-24 Tuition Contract(s) for your family. The deadline to digitally sign the contract is February 27, 2023. If your family is in need of financial aid, the online application process with Blackbaud Financial Aid opens February 1, 2023 ending April 15, 2023.
Questions about the enrollment process? Please email Kory Borek, Director of Financial Aid, or call (262) 833-5517.
Financial Aid Application Open for 2023-24 (NEW Families)
Families new to Siena Catholic Schools, or families with a new prospective student for the 23-24 school year, may apply for financial aid early! The first open session for financial aid through Blackbaud Financial Aid closes Wednesday, December 16, 2022. You will need your 2021 tax information to apply. For families that are just wanting to renew their benefits for the upcoming school year, the session opens Wednesday, February 1, 2023, with a closing date of April 15, 2023.
Angel Strong... and Affordable!
How can families financially make Catholic high school a reality? We are committed to working with all families to make St. Cat's affordable through the Siena Promise Scholarship ($2,500 per year, all four years), financial aid, and numerous other scholarships.
Early Childhood Enrollment Open
Early Childhood Enrollment Open
Did you know three Siena Schools (St. Lucy, St. Rita, and soon-to-be-opened St. Sebastian) will offer a K3 program in 2023-24 and that all elementary schools offer a K4 class? K3 and K4 programs build confidence, increase faith formation, develop social skills, and provide a foundation for learning... and it's fun!
All-day daycare can average close to $800 per month. Full-time K3 and K4 is $436.11 a month for 9 months, and with our 12-month payment plan that lowers to $327.08 a month.
It might seem early to begin the enrollment process but with the small class sizes, now is the time to complete the Siena Catholic Schools Inquiry form.
News & Notes, Resources
News & Notes, Resources
Siena is looking for Substitutes: If you or you know someone interested in becoming a substitute, please contact bschurman@sienacatholicschools.org.
If you have ideas for the Siena community newsletter, have pictures or stories to share, or just want to say hi, you can email me at kgardner@sienacatholicschools.org.
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