St. Sebastian STEM Academy is a Catholic School community that models Jesus’s love, faith, kindness and compassion toward each other while working together to solve problems in order to make a difference in our community and world.
December 19th, 2025
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11
Hello everyone!
After a hectic week full of fevers, colds, and everything in between, we finally made it to Christmas! I hope that you all can have a restful break, hopefully without getting sick! Thank you all for your generosity with bringing the staff and I gifts. We appreciate it beyond what words can begin to explain. We truly have the best community here at St. Sebastian STEM Academy.
As much as we look forward to having some time off, I also know that we will miss the kiddos just as much!
Enjoy your time with each other and have a wonderful break!
Have a great weekend!
Mr. T
December 22 - January 4 - Christmas Break
January 14th - First Communion parent meeting - St. Lucy's - 6:00pm
Catholic Schools Week - 1/25 - 1/31
January 19th - No School
February 2nd - No School
February 27th - No School for Elementary Schools\
March 13th - No School
March 16th - No School
March 19th - 1st Reconciliation - After Mass
April 3rd - April 12 - Easter Break
April 13th - Classes resume
May 3rd - 1st Communion - St. Sebastian Parish - 9:30 - Mass
May 25th - Memorial Day - No School
June 5th - Last Day of School - 1/2 Day- Dismissal at 11:00
3K - This week we renewed our focus on the Healthy Habit (PLTW) of washing our hands and covering our coughs, so that we could remain healthy for the holidays and not become "Sick Simon" who we read about earlier in the season. Our class also began talking about all of the things we see during the holidays thanks to having healthy eyes. We even learned that some of us need to wear glasses to help see those things a little bit clearer. On Wednesday, our class went adventuring into the untouched snow before it melted. Thanks to our really cold weather, the students had fun "walking" on top of the frozen snow before falling through to the ground below. They also discovered that they could pull the top layer off in pieces, or icicles as some called them, big enough to build and play with.
4K- This week 4K learned how polar bears walk so well on ice and snow. They have bumpy paw pads that help them not fall. The class also learned that polar bears have two layers of fur to stay warm and seals have blubber that helps them stay warm. Students also put polar bear puzzles in numerical order.
5K- We read "Rosie Revere, Engineer" yesterday in preparation for the "Pushes and Pulls" Science project. Today, we got into groups to begin discussions and share our ideas on how to solve the problem. We will be working in these small groups for a week or so after break. We will draw, design, test, and possibly change our model. Then, we will present and inform our classmates about our design.
In Math, we continue to hone our addition and subtraction skills - numbers 1-10.
1st & 2nd Grade- This week we explored more about boats and how they float. We discussed if our designs were successful or not and how we could make our ideas better. Using a rubric to grade ourselves and gain a better understanding of how we can become better scholars.
Here is the breakfast menu.
Here is the lunch menu.
Please try and stick to the meals that you signed up for. You will be charged for what you signed up for unless you notify us the day before for breakfast or the morning of for lunch. At the beginning of each month, I will send you 2 copies of the breakfast and lunch menu. One is to return to school, and the other is for you to keep at home. If you need a copy of your child's menu, please let me know and I will get one to you.
New this year is the option for Chocolate milk at lunch only for grades K5 - 2nd grade. The students will get to pick either chocolate or white milk. Thank you.
Our lunches are all served kid friendly, if it says Orange Chicken, everything will be served in separate sections. So basically it is chicken nuggets unless they choose to dip it in the orange sauce. Hope this helps.
- Ms. Lori
How do I add money to my child’s lunch account? You can submit payments to your school office secretary or through https://sienacatholic.familyportal.cloud/ .
How do I apply for free and reduced lunch? https://sienacatholic.familyportal.cloud/
Family Portal website: sienacatholic.familyportal.cloud
Family Portal FAQs and instructions: PDF here
Family Portal video instructions link: https://videos.cdn.spotlightr.com/watch/gallery/Mjk4NQ==
I have a friend who is interested in enrolling. Who should I call? Please call 262-812-0155 or email admissions@sienacatholicschools.org. Se habla Español.
Check to see if your address is correct in Meal Magic and PowerSchool!
What are the best ways to communicate with my child’s teachers, principal, etc.? Our elementary school uses Class Dojo, as well as weekly newsletters, emails, and texts. Please make it a habit to check your email!
If I need contact information for my school. We’ve got you!
St. Sebastian STEM Academy, 262-425-0009
Dr. Trudy Giasi, Siena Chief Academic Officer
Jordan Thoennes, Principal
Lori Prideaux, Secretary
If Your Child Is Sick
If you will be checking out your child early on a school day, please call Ms. Lori at the school office or Dojo her. Thank you.
Please report your sick child to the main office 262-425-0009 before 7:45 a.m. Also, please remember that the school day starts at 7:25 a.m. If you are running late, please bring your child through the main doors and sign them in at the main office. If your child comes to school after 7:45, breakfast will be over. Thank you!
Just a reminder that your child needs to be 24 hrs. fever and/or vomit free before they can return to school.
Emergency School Closure Protocol
Please share this information with anyone who is dropping-off or picking-up your student. Here is a video that explains our drop-off and pick-up procedures. Here is map that shows a visual and here are written directions. Our school hours are from 7:25-2:25. Drop off starts at 7:05. Students who are not picked up by 2:35 will be brought to the office and will need to be picked up from the front of the school.
Home and School will meet Monday, January 5th at 6:00PM at the Lanes on Hwy. 20.
Please complete this form for our Home and School Directory if you have not already done so. This will help us keep you informed throughout the year and help make this the best year for our students.
Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Home & School Introduction
Stay Connected
We are in need of volunteers! Our areas of need include lunch, recess, mass, music, art, and physical education. We are also looking for monthly speakers to talk about their STEM-related careers. If you are interested in volunteering please call us at 262-425-0009 or email Lori Prideaux at lprideaux@sienacatholicschools.org.
In order to volunteer in our building or at any school events you need to have a background check and have completed the Safe Environment Training. There are many options available online in our area. If you do not remember if you have had this training in the past please reach out to me and I can look you up in our system. Please share this with anyone you know that is interested in volunteering at the school. I highly recommend doing this if you plan on being involved in any school events.
Here are the directions to sign up:
Create a new account
Choose volunteer
Choose your location as St. Sebastian STEM Academy
Once logged in, complete the curriculum called "Initial Training for Clergy, Volunteers and Employees"
Complete the curriculum and RSVP for an in person training session.
Once class is complete the background check will run and once that is back and clear, you will be certified and can start volunteering.
Upcoming Classes- https://www.archmil.org/offices/safeguarding/Safeguarding-Events.htm
How to make an account-
https://www.archmil.org/ArchMil/Resources/SAFE/CathMutual/Safe_Environment_Program_instructions.pdf
If you are interested in subbing for Siena Catholic Schools, please look at the attached flyer. We would love to see you in our school.
Here's what's new at St. Sebastian Catholic Church!
Mass times at St. Sebastians
Thursday, 8:15 am with students
Saturday, 4:30 pm
Sunday, 9:30 am
There is still time. If you want to be Catholic, if you have not been baptized, received your First Communion, or want to be Confirmed, contact our Faith Formation Minister Eric Antrim at eantrim@stlucychurch.org or text him at 262-498-9028.
Growing your knowledge
Our churches have some great ways to learn more about your faith. If you are looking for something new to grow in your faith life, contact Eric Antrim to learn about the many learning opportunities.
