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News From Siena
News From Siena
"Remember the past with gratitude. Live the present with enthusiasm. Look forward to the future with confidence." - Saint John Paul II
Dear family and friends of Siena,
As we enter this season of thanksgiving, I want to express my deep gratitude for each of you. This month’s newsletter highlights the many ways our students are growing in faith, learning, and service—from joyful fall activities and meaningful faith based retreats to moments of prayer and visits with special friends and family members. Each of these experiences reflects the strength of our mission and the dedication of our Siena Catholic Schools community.
Preparing for Thanksgiving, let us continue to pray for each other and embrace the spirit of gratitude and kindness Christ calls us to live out daily. Thank you for being a vital part of the Siena family. May God’s blessings and graces shower you and your loved ones now and always.
With gratitude,
Dr. Sue
President, Siena Catholic Schools
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.
Fall Fun Highlights
Fall Fun Highlights
St. Rita Middle Schoolers Rejoice in the Fall
St. Rita Middle Schoolers Rejoice in the Fall
Middle Schoolers at St. Rita took advantage of the crisp leaves, Fall air, and bright sunshine earlier this month. Their assignment was to pretend they were little ones again and enjoy the leaves.
Fall STEM Activities at St. Seb
Fall STEM Activities at St. Seb
The students at St. Sebastian STEM Academy participated in some fun fall STEM Activities! Each grade level learned through different activities such as making spider webs, magnetic ghosts, geo pumpkins, and more!
St. Joe buddies Are “Chuckin’ Pumpkins"
St. Joe buddies Are “Chuckin’ Pumpkins"
7th graders and their K5 buddies at St. Joe participated in a “Chuckin’ Pumpkin” activity. This STEM activity included making craft stick catapults. Afterwards, there were several stations set up to chuck the (candy) pumpkin in various obstacles.
Trunk or Treat at JPIIA
Trunk or Treat at JPIIA
The community at JPIIA went all out decorating their trunks for families to visit. Students had so much fun seeing each other in costume and stopping at each candy station.
7th grade volleyball team Takes the Crown
7th grade volleyball team Takes the Crown
St Joe’s 7th grade girls volleyball team powered their way through the South Shore Parochial League Tournament to become league champions. Congratulations girls!
Laptops Donated to HALO
Laptops Donated to HALO
Siena was able to donate over 60 refurbished Chromebooks to HALO, and organization that provides a pathway to self‐sufficiency and housing stability for those experiencing homelessness in Racine County. These Chromebooks will help provide access to resources such as, online banking, job applications, and resume writing. Thank you to Tony Commodore for coordinating this!
playgrounds at JPIIA and St. Seb Get Renovations
playgrounds at JPIIA and St. Seb Get Renovations
In recent weeks, JPIIA and St. Sebastian both received renovations to their playgrounds. Both were procured and installed by generous volunteers and donations to each school.
OLOGA Students Visit Holocaust Museum
OLOGA Students Visit Holocaust Museum
OLOGA 6th grader made a special field trip to the Jewish Holocaust Museum in Illinois. While there, they had the opportunity to take a museum tour, do an anti-semitism workshop, and listen to the story of how our speaker’s Mom escaped the Holocaust.
environmental science students showcase skills
environmental science students showcase skills
For their final term project, St. Catherine's High School students spent a week designing and building a closed ecosystem capable of supporting a goldfish and a live plant. This project explores the relationships between land and aquatic habitats. It was created by assembling a bottle with different chambers of soil, water, and plants.
JPIIA Prays Living Rosary
JPIIA Prays Living Rosary
To celebrate the month of the Rosary, JPIIA middle school students created a life sized rosary and led the school community in prayer.
JPIIA Hosts Special Guests For Two Events
JPIIA Hosts Special Guests For Two Events
In recent weeks, JPIIA had two events for their special guests: Grandparents Day and Donuts with Dad. The grandparents or special guests came for breakfast and Mass. It was a great morning filled with love. Additionally, there was a great turn out for Donuts with Dads. Guests spent the morning shadowing their students and seeing all the fabulous things happening at JPIIA!
VIP Day at OLOGA
VIP Day at OLOGA
Not to be outdone, OLOGA also took a day to honor their "Very Important People." Participants attended Mass and had opportunities to interact with their students with a book fair and refreshments.
Alumni Receives "Outstanding Citizen Award"
Alumni Receives "Outstanding Citizen Award"
Cadet Jakari Oliver, former student at OLOGA and St. Catherine's, received the "Outstanding Citizen Award" from the City of Racine Fire Department for "an unselfish act in rendering aid to a fellow citizen." We are so proud of you Jakari!
SCHS grad Crowned Miss Racine 2025
SCHS grad Crowned Miss Racine 2025
In other exciting alumni news, St. Catherine's graduate Willow Newell was crowned Miss Racine in early November. Congratulations Willow!
News & Notes, Resources
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
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
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
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 me at kgardner@sienacatholicschools.org.
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