January 2025

Happy New Year! As we begin this new year, I want to thank you for your continued support of Siena Catholic Schools of Racine. Our community is filled with joy, generosity, and growth.

Our students have been actively engaged in their academics, finding fun and meaningful ways to connect what they learn to the real world. We are also proud of their constant pursuit of service and the dedication of our teachers and staff. At Siena, faith is at the heart of everything we do. Through prayer, worship, and daily interactions, our students are growing in their relationship with Christ and learning to live out Christian virtues in meaningful ways.

We are especially excited for Catholic Schools Week next week, a time to celebrate the unique value of Catholic education. This week offers a wonderful opportunity to highlight our students’ accomplishments, showcase our faith-based curriculum, and welcome prospective families to our community. I encourage you to attend our open houses and experience firsthand the Christ-centered education and strong sense of community that Siena offers. You can find the open house times here.

Thank you for your partnership and commitment to our mission. Wishing you all a blessed and joyful new year!

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.

You're Invited! Catholic Schools Week Open Houses

A letter from Archbishop Grob:

Our new archbishop wishes all of us at Siena Happy Catholic Schools Week! See the links for his message: English and Español

Reminder: Inclement Weather

Siena follows Racine Unified for weather-related school and building closures. Once RUSD communicates a closure to Siena Leadership, school principals will be informed and communication will go home via call, text, and email, as well as posted on social media. We will do our best to make announcements in a timely manner. Here is the full document.

Staff Highlight: Felix Guereca

St. Cat's Alum and Current Helpdesk Tech

Hello, my name is Felix Guereca, and I am proud to be an alumnus of St. Catherine's High School! Currently, I am pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity at Gateway Technical College, working toward a future in IT and technology. As a student at St. Cat's, I developed a strong foundation for both my academic and personal growth. One of my favorite memories was taking my first computer science class, which sparked my interest in technology and set me on my current career path. The supportive environment and high standards at St. Cat's taught me the value of hard work and perseverance, lessons I carry with me to this day.

Now, as the Helpdesk Technician at St. Cat's, I enjoy being part of the Angel family once again. My favorite part of this role is the opportunity to assist students and staff with their technology needs, ensuring everyone has the tools they need to succeed. It’s incredibly fulfilling to give back to a community that had such a positive impact on my life. Thank you for letting me share a bit about my journey, and I look forward to continuing to serve and grow within the St. Catherine's community!

Back in the Lab at St. Rita

The After School Learning Lab kicked off its first week with math tutoring and science labs. Our first lab was creating slime, of course, but this was Chemistry by trial and error! Students tested different ways to make slime using borax or glue or saline solution or corn starch. It was truly the scientific method at work. Next up is 3D printing!

St. Joe goes Back to the medieval Ages

Fourth grade was studying the Middle Ages, and at the end of the unit, the students made rose windows, wrote Bible quotes with a quill, and built catapults to shoot balls of paper at a castle. These were all based on things the students learned about life in the Middle Ages.

JPIIA hits the Right notes

Students have begun learning the keyboard in Music class. Keep practicing!

Archbishop Grob Installation

St. Catherine's Sophomore Theology Students watched the Installation of Archbishop Grob!

bring your stuffy to School Day at JPIIA

Student Council hosted a bring your stuffy to school day at JPIIA. Everyone was proud to showoff their plush pals!

JPIIA Students Move Marbles

Students in 8th grade are building marble tracks to complete their forces in motion unit.

Slamdunk for 6th Grade Girls B-ball

The St. Joe/St. Rita 6th Grade Girls took 1st in the Prairie Basketball Tournament. Way to go!

Angels Youth Softball Hits a Homerun

Angels Youth Softball Association hosted its annual youth camp. There were many girls from all over Siena and Racine County!

Black History Month Event

Join us in celebrating Black History Month at St. Catherine's High School on Friday, February 21st from 5:30-8:00 pm. We will honor the rich heritage, achievements, and contributions of African Americans throughout history. Everyone is welcome to participate, and we encourage you to bring friends and family to share in this important celebration. Let’s come together to acknowledge the past, celebrate the present, and inspire future generations. See flyer HERE.

You can also support our AHANA Club by purchasing a Black History Month T-shirt. Available for online purchase HERE.

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 smitchell@sienacatholicschools.org.

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