APRIL 2025

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News From Siena

"The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what my circumstances." Robert Flatt

Dear Siena Families and Friends,

A blessed Pascal Triduum to all of you. I hope that you are still able to find some time in quiet prayer as we prepare for the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday.

Lent has offered all of us – students, teachers, and staff – an opportunity to express our faith "out loud". From Stations of the Cross to acts of service, time for reflection, and all-school Masses, these 40 days have truly illustrated our commitment to Faith Forward Education. Pope Francis reminds us that "The family is a community of love where each of us learns to relate to others and to the world around us." We are incredibly lucky to experience faith as a community. Thank you for your continued support, prayers, and commitment to our mission. We are blessed to have so many wonderful people working together to inspire and educate the next generation.

May God bless you and your loved ones this Easter and keep you all safe over Easter break

God Bless,

Dr. Sue

P.S. As always, follow Siena on Facebook and get an inside view of our schools through "Dr. Sue's View." Videos are frequently uploaded that illustrate the best our schools have to offer.

St. Catherine's High School Junior Class Retreat.

Fifth graders from St. Rita participated in a Lenten service project by making tie-blankets for the animals at HOPE Safehouse. Throughout Lent, students collected fleece donations and were able to create 22 cozy blankets. Each blanket will be given to an animal when they are adopted from HOPE Safehouse.

NEW: 2025-26 Calendar Available HERE!

St. Sebastian Learns How to Fly

The K5 and 1st grade classrooms of St. Sebastian welcomed DeltaHawk to learn all about plane engines, engineering, and test operation. Students even decorated their own planes!

St. Lucy 4th Graders PRESENT THE Stations of the Cross

The 4th graders of St. Lucy participated in a Stations of the Cross during Lent at St. Sebastian.

St. Rita Wins Regional Trophy From Math Hoops Competiton

The NBA sponsors a board game that involves math, strategy, and percent analysis to win points. Out of three teams, 6th grade made the final four, while 7th grade took home the regional trophy. Congratulations to all players on their hard work!

Career Day at St. Joseph

St. Joseph recently held a Career Day event for all middle schoolers. The students learned skills like CPR and dental hygiene while learning about various career choices.

Kids in the Kitchen at JPIIA

Taher, Siena's food service program, sponsored Kids in the Kitchen, an event where 5th graders had the opportunity to make an apple pie after school.

St. Cat's Seniors Attend Gateway's National Signing Day

Gateway Technical College held their National Signing Day celebration on April 10. They welcomed over 120 students from 34 schools – including 11 St. Catherine's seniors – as they signed their letters of intent to continue their next steps into technical education and rewarding careers.

Joint Field Trip to BizTown

The 6th grade students from JPIIA, St. Lucy, and OLOGA went on a joint field trip to Junior Achievement's BizTown. This experience showed students how to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor.

Our Lady of Grace Hosts Career Day

Our Lady of Grace held a Career Day event this month. Students had a great time learning about a variety of local career options, including but not limited to: business ownership, local government, and military.

"Career Cardinal" Tries out Some New Jobs

The JPIIA Career Cardinal completed his second job shadowing a father who is an accountant. He then flew to his next assignment with a criminal defense attorney.

Upcoming Events:

News & Notes, Resources

Siena Notes:

Siena is looking for substitute teachers: If you or you know someone interested in becoming a substitute, please use this link to apply or contact bschurman@sienacatholicschools.org.

2024-25 Siena Calendar - HERE
Siena Job Postings - HERE
Siena is accepting applications for 2025-26: Thinking about enrolling at Siena Catholic Schools this fall? Need some information on how to enroll? Complete this short Inquiry Form and a team member from this Admissions Office will contact you.
The Emergency School Closure Protocol has been updated for the 2024-25 school year. Check it out HERE.

Additional Resources

John 23 Outreach Program - J23 Education Center Offers Homework and Enrichment Activities through their afterschool program. Check out this flyer to learn more!
Catholic Herald Digital Edition Sign Up - Sign-up for a FREE year subscription to the Catholic Herald’s Digital Edition. A fantastic (and timely!) formational tool courtesy of Archbishop Jerome Listecki, these issues are sure to inspire and energize you in your walk with Jesus. Sign up HERE
Energy Services for Racine County - With winter right around the corner, don't wait to get the help you might need with energy bills. If you or someone you love needs help affording heat and power, please contact WHEAP at 262-633-6000 or go to heat.help online! Additional information can be found HERE.

School Nutrition Program

Looking for breakfast and lunch menus? Did you know that you can view the breakfast, lunch, and snack menus online AND via the Taher app? All menus are located here...just click on the correct school on the upper right. You can download the Taher app here (Apple) and here (Android).

In addition to menus, extensive information about Taher and our school nutrition program can be found on the School Nutrition Website

Free and Reduced Meals application: https://sienacatholic.familyportal.cloud/

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2024-25 Academic Calendar

You can download the calendar here.

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If you have ideas for the Siena community newsletter, have pictures or stories to share, or just want to say hi, you can email jrodriguez@sienacatholicschools.org.