April 2024
News From Siena
"Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure." - St. John Paul II
Dear families and friends of Siena,
As we navigate the last few months of school, I am reminded of the words of St. John Paul II that "life with Christ is a wonderful adventure." Throughout our Catholic school community this past month, this theme has resonated deeply.
We can have every part of our day planned out, but we still must be open to how the Lord wants to work in our lives and call us to greater holiness, and this might involve doing things that go above and beyond what we planned. How many times has this happened to you? We are called to embrace each moment as an opportunity for growth and discovery. We might be surprised by how this looks and what we learned; it is a beautiful thing to discover where God is leading you.Â
I can see firsthand how our schools stand out as beacons of hope in the world, where faith and knowledge come together to inspire our students. Through our commitment to academic excellence and the teachings of Jesus Christ, we equip our students with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of the modern world with courage, compassion, and integrity.
As we journey forward, may we continue to cultivate a community where love is paramount, where every child feels valued and cherished, and where the future is full of hope.
Thank you for entrusting us with your students. Together, let us embrace the adventure of life with Christ, knowing that with Him, all things are possible.
God bless,
Dr. Sue Savaglio-Jarvis
President, Siena Catholic SchoolsÂ
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.
Mission: Possible!
This month I ask you to ponder this as a parent/guardian, and/or educator:Â
Do I take the time to thank God for the blessings in my life? How can I be more trusting in God?
Dr. Sue
The World of Sports
OLOGA Track Team OFF To a Running Start
The OLOGA track athletes and Coach Erickson were finally back out this month as track practices began. Stay tuned for updates about future meets!
SCHS Football Coach Dan Miller Receives "Victors Award"
Head Football Coach Dan Miller recently received the "Victors Award" for 150 wins at the Annual WFCA Coaches Clinic.
Coach Miller states, "I am extremely blessed to have been able to reach this milestone! I truly am grateful for my family, past and current coaches and players and the entire ANGEL STRONG NATION that devoted a tremendous amount of time and commitment to the Angels football program since 2004!"Â
Way to go, Coach Miller!
Come on out and support Lady Angels Softball!Â
St. Catherine's Angels Softball will be playing their home games at beautiful Crawford Park in Caledonia, next to the *New* Village Hall. There's ample parking, heated restrooms, children's playground, and a full service concession stand. The concession stand will be run by the Angels Youth Softball Association. Proceeds from concession sales goes directly to supporting Angels Youth Softball.
Home Games:
April: 20, 23, 26*; Â Â May: 1**, 2, 7, 8, 10, 21***, 23****
*1993 Day - Celebrating the 1993 State Championship Team
**Little Angels Day - Admissions is advertising, providing swag bags, and softballs for autographs after the game for the first 50 who sign up.
*** Potential Regional Game, **** Potential Regional Game
A Memorable Milwaukee Admirals Game for 7th Graders at St. Rita
In an entertaining matchup between the Milwaukee Admirals and the Iowa Wild, St. Rita 7th grade students witnessed exciting action all over the rink in a hockey game this past month. This amazing opportunity was due to the generous donation of Admirals season ticket holders, Peter and Hollie Bartell. They are the owners of Versi-Foam Systems (rrhfoamsystems.com) a insulating spray foam system for homes, and their son, Austin, plays goalie for a junior hockey team in Michigan.
Thanks to the generosity of the Bartell family, St. Rita’s 7th grade homeroom, Mr. and Mrs. Maraccini, and the chaperones were able to experience the thrill of a professional hockey game, which included t-shirt thowing, chants from the crowd, dance contests, ice cream, and soda. To top it off, the Admirals pulled through for a win!
Academics Come to Life
Woodworking Center Opens at St. Rita
The students in 4K at St. Rita's were blessed with a woodworking center this past month. This center features real tools! Classes took the time to sort the nails and screws and discuss the differences between them. It is a very busy center!
OLOGA Visits Illinois Holocaust Museum
Middle school students at OLOGA recently went to the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Students have been studying the Holocaust in their Social Studies class, so this was a good opportunity to learn things in an immersive and interactive way.
St. Lucy 3K Celebrates Earth Day
In April, St. Lucy K3 is celebrating Earth Day! In honor of Earth Day, students are creating their our own Earth's using markers, coffee filters, water and paint brushes. The water creates a fun tie-dye effect! K3 is looking forward to seeing the final product of their Earths!Â
St. Rita Classes Take on STEM Easter Challenge
Each year before Easter break, middle school students at St. Rita's have an Easter-themed challenge to solve, ranging from basket-weaving and zip lines to sticks and jump ropes, all involving peeps and Easter eggs.
This year, students were challenged to build a carrot cart that could hold two peeps and an Easter egg and roll down a ramp. Getting the carts to roll was tough, but they figured it out to finish their fun challenge!
JPIIA Celebrates Play set Blessing
This past month, JPIIA hosted a playground blessing in advance of its upcoming grand opening. The school community gathered after Mass to witness Fr. Juan walk through the equipment to bless it and the students that will use it. Everyone was also able to enjoy a sweet treat afterwards. Thank you to everyone who made this possible through their donations!
SuperKids Fun at St. Lucy
The kindergarten class at St. Lucy’s LOVES to learn about their Superkids! Students played a fun game with “Hot Rod” where they had to read the words on the card, and then could pick to go forward or backward as many spaces as it said in their race car!Â
How do Bridges Work? St. Sebastian 4K and 5k Students Investigate
4K and 5K students at St. Sebastian had the opportunity to learn all about bridges this past week from Mr. Tony! They learned about different materials, types of bridges, and how to model them online. They also learned that when creating things they might need to make multiple designs and learn from their mistakes. This presentation was part of St. Sebastian's larger effort to have STEM presentations each month.
An Eye on the Future
Two Career Events at St. Catherine's Ignite Interests
St. Catherine's students have been exploring new opportunities this past month! The first opportunity came to students as many professionals from the community came out to St. Catherine's to present on their chosen field. Students were given the opportunity to ask questions to delve more deeply into the professional world.Â
In addition to the Career Fair, Ms. Johnson and Ms. Rivas took 30 students to the Hispanic Youth College and Career Fair presented by Yo Puedo at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha. The students had a chance to see different majors, apprenticeships, colleges, scholarships and Dreamers resources. It was a great experience and the students had a great time!Â
Career Day Presentations
Visiting the Hispanic Youth College and Career Fair
Final Updates
One More Day Left for Angels Soar!
The Black & White Ball is transitioning to an online, silent auction for 2024! Get ready for Angels Soar: An Online Auction for St. Catherine's High School. We will have a variety of items, experiences, baskets, and spirit wear available for purchase and bidding. The auction ends tomorrow! Here is the link to check it out!
March to May Madness
From March 19 until May 16, SCHS alumni are invited to participate in March to May Madness, a fundraising competition to benefit St. Catherine's High School. To learn more or give, visit: saintcats.org/marchmadness. For more information, contact Development at: costrov@sienacatholicschools.org or (262) 753-1597.
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.
2023-24 Siena Calendar - HERE
NEW! 2024-25 Siena Calendar - HERE
Siena Job Postings - HERE
Siena is accepting applications for 2024-25: 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!
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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