December 2024

News From Siena

"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father." – John 1:14

Dear Siena Family and Friends,

As we approach the close of Advent and the joyous celebration of Christmas, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your commitment to our Siena Catholic School community.

Throughout this Advent season, our students have engaged in prayer services, gift-making, and Christmas concerts, eagerly anticipating the upcoming festivities and a time of rest. It is truly uplifting to reflect on the meaningful activities that bring them closer to God. I am grateful for the many gifts and talents your child brings to our Siena community. The dedication and commitment of the Siena staff to provide a faith-forward education is commendable, and it is a blessing to witness their efforts in nurturing students' growth in academic excellence and faith.

Your belief and trust in Siena Catholic Schools greatly contributes to our mission, and we sincerely appreciate your support. Together, we can spread the joy and hope that this season embodies.

I pray that our community is filled with HOPE this Christmas, as we remember that Christ desires to draw near to our hearts.

Echoing the words of Pope Francis, “We are full of hope and trust as we realize that the Lord has been born for us; that the eternal Word of the Father, the infinite God, has made his home among us.” This good news is what inspires us to spread joy and excellence in faith, knowledge, and service.

Wishing you a warm and blessed Christmas season and a wonderful New Year filled with peace, joy, and love.

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.

Advent Activities bring Unity

In addition to their weekly prayer services, the students at JPIIA have been doing Advent-themed crafts with their buddies.

Christmas Spirit at St. Joe and JPIIA

Mrs. Ruediger, Ms. Carpenter and Mrs. Miller at St. Joe were feeling festive earlier this month!

The students of JPIIA's annual Christmas concert did such a great job with their songs!

'Tis the Season for Christmas Sweaters at OLOGa

Ms. Buerger's 5th grade class created their own ugly Chrstmas sweaters, and OLOGA staff voted for their favorites! The designs were categorized into "best effort," "most creative," and "best design."

St. Sebastian Students Design their own Gifts

1st graders at St. Seb used iPads to design their own ornament and 3D printed them. They are excited to give them as gifts for Christmas!

Seasonal Shopping at OLOGA

Students at OLOGA enjoyed a delightful shopping spree during their annual Holiday Sale. With an abundance of enticing items available, they enthusiastically searched for ideal gifts for their loved ones. Of course, indulging in something special for themselves added to the experience!

St. Lucy Celebrates their Patroness

On December 13th, St. Lucy celebrated St. Lucy's feast day. Maddie T., and 8th grader dressed up as St. Lucy. The kindergarten classes sang a special song at the Mass. Students in 3K made unique St. Lucy ornaments.

SuperHeros of Kindness

Seven JPIIA fourth grade boys participated in Superheros of Kindness, a SEL workshop facilitated by John XXIII Educational Center. They learned about friendship, bullying and mindfulness in six lessons. Their culminating activity was making a sparkle jar to practice mindful breathing to calm their emotions.

Edson, a "Super Hero of Kindness", earned an incentive prize for 10 days of improved classroom behavior. He is standing with his teacher Ms. Henry

Sr. Roslyn Visits St. Joe

Sr. Roslyn from the Siena Center came to visit St. Joe earlier this month. She is pictured with two students who helped her after a fall last spring.

Snow and Gingerbread Houses at St. Lucy

St. Sebastian Debuts New Playground

St. Rita's 4K fun free choice centers and art projects

Breakfast with Santa at St. Lucy

Sign up for the Angels Winter Softball Camp

Attached is the flyer for our upcoming softball camps at SCHS. Proceeds go to Angels Youth Softball Association and 20% will be shared with the Okon family at St. Rita's who was one of our Little Angels.

Save the Date: Black History Month Event

Mark your calendars, St. Catherine's is celebrating Black History Month by hosting an event on Friday, February 21st. We are looking for student vendors and Black History t-shirt designs. If you are interested, please see the poster below for more details or email Mrs. Hilliard (mhilliard@sienacatholicschools.org). Stay tuned for more updates!

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.

Looking for your school's Google calendar? They can be found here:

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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