October 2024

As the leaves change, we are reminded of God’s grace in all creation. This month, we celebrated the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, whose life of humility and care for others and the Lord inspires our community. In our schools, faith remains at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s through daily prayer, classroom discussions, or service projects, we continue to nurture the spiritual growth of each student. Moreover, this October many of our schools are focusing on the Rosary, asking for guidance as we grow closer to Christ.

Along with our commitment to faith, we are proud of the academic and extracurricular achievements of our students. With the first quarter wrapping up, our staff remain dedicated to helping every student reach their fullest potential. From rigorous academics to vibrant extracurriculars, our students are thriving in sports, arts, and service activities. These opportunities enrich their education and build character. Thank you for your continued support as we journey together in faith and excellence this school year.

God bless,

Dr. Sue Savaglio-Jarvis

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.

JPIIA Recognizes Perfect Attendance

JPIIA is recognizing perfect attendance this year. In September, students received a certificate. Future months will be rewarded with an OOU pass, prize, extra recess, or treat.

St. Joe's is Fired Up about Fire Prevention

Special thanks to Firefighter Caesar Hernandez for coming to St. Joe's and talking to our younger students about fire prevention!

Squeaky Clean at OLOGA

Fr. Richter Visits OLOGA

Fr. Richter came to 4th grade at OLOGA, taught a math lesson, and taught the students the Cha Cha Slide. The kids loved it!

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Push & Pull for Science at St. Sebastian

5K students worked in groups to compare the force needed to push an empty chair versus one with heavy objects, then drew the chair that required more force in their Science Logs.

St. Joe Writing Cafe Coziness

4th graders enjoyed a special writing cafe atmosphere while completing their personal narratives by listening to relaxing music and enjoying hot chocolate and donuts donated by parents.

Window Shopping at St. Cat's

Marketing students at SCHS designed a visual merchandising display on the 1st floor with St. Cats gear. The display showcases goods from the online school store. Check it out!

Picture Perfect Angels

The SCHS photography class went on several field trips to capture composition and portrait photos. Locations included Sam Myer Beach, Riverbend, the lighthouse, Petrifying Springs, downtown and the zoo.

Regional Volleyball Playoff

St. Catherine's Varsity Women’s Volleyball team is hosting the Regional Playoff Game at home! The game is October 22 at 7pm. Come cheer on the Angels!

Tickets are on sale HERE.

Rosaries with Fr. Richter

On the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, Fr. Richter taught students at St. Sebastian about the rosary, and they prayed one decade of the rosary together. They were even gifted hand-made beaded rosaries!

St. Lucy Pet Blessing

JPIIA 6th Graders Go On Retreat

SCHS homecoming poster contest winners announced

In October, Siena Catholic Schools celebrated St. Cat's "Neon Glow Party" Homecoming. All six K-8 schools joined the excitement by creating themed posters, with over seventy submissions in the competition. Mailyn K from St. Joseph School was the overall winner. Great job artists!

Angels Youth Softball Association Hosts Successful Wiffleball Tournament

The Angels Youth Softball Association (AYSA) hosted a thrilling wiffleball tournament on October 12th at Crawford Park, home of the St. Catherine's Angels Varsity Softball team. Teams from St. Rita, St. Lucy, OLOGA, and St. Joe competed for the coveted "Witching Wars Wiffleball Trophy", with students in grades 1-8 wearing spooky costumes. The event was filled with excitement, friendly competition, and community spirit. AYSA thanks all participants, volunteers, and spectators for making it a memorable day and looks forward to future 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.

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 me at kgardner@sienacatholicschools.org.