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 12th, 2025
“Praise the LORD. Single to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people.” Psalm 149:1
Hello everyone!
It's hard to believe that we're approaching the last school week of 2025! To make this week more fun, we are having a spirit week for the students to participate in! The daily themes are posted below in the newsletter, and we'd love to see all of the students participate!
Our Jingle Jangle Jubilee is upon us! We are so excited to share the evening with you all and to showcase all of the students' hard work. It is going to be an amazing night! Big shoutout to everyone that has helped make this a reality! As always, we are extremely grateful for you all!
One quick reminder as we continue through the winter, please make sure that your student has shoes to wear in school
Thank you for all that you all do!
Have a great weekend!
Mr. T
December 13th - Jingle Jangle Jubilee - Information below
December 15th - 19th - Christmas fun (see below)
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 19th - 1st Reconciliation - After Mass
May 3rd - 1st Communion - St. Sebastian Parish - 9:30 - Mass
5 Days of Christmas
Join us for 5 days of fun this week.
Volunteers Needed for the Jingle Jangle Jubilee
Our holiday concert and party, the Jingle Jangle Jubilee, is coming up on Saturday, December 13th from 5:30pm-8pm and we need additional help to make it magical! We’re looking for at least 12 volunteers to assist with kids’ crafts, cookie decorating, and clean-up.
If you have an older child, family or friends who would be willing to help, or maybe you know a high school/college student who needs volunteer hours - this would be a great opportunity for them! Parents - you are also welcome to volunteer!
DONATE FOR JINGLE JANGLE JUBILEE
Anyone interested in volunteering can fill out the Volunteer Form to express your interest and sign up for a time slot.
Please sign up for our 3rd Annual Jingle Jangle Jubilee, December 13th. Without your support this would not be possible. You can sign up to donate here
3K - Our class learned about animals that hibernate in the winter this week. We learned that a bear eats a lot before hibernation so that it can dream and sleep all winter long. While other animals, like a chipmunk, may wake up and eat a few of the nuts they collected before winter and then go back to sleep. Each student even made their very own hedgehog out of playdough and pipe cleaners.
4K- 4k has been reading The Gingerbread Man in class this week. One of the characters was a cow and in the story we did not see the cow had a barn to stay in when it was cold. Students then had to build a barn for the cow out of different materials in class.
5K- We had a nice time at the Santa Stem field trip this week. We saw some fun Science in action!
In Math, we are finishing up our subtraction chapter. We have been using illustrations, counters, cubes, and equations to show our understanding of the terms "take away" and "how many are left."
1st & 2nd Grade- Hello families! We explored mass, volume and density this past week by creating our own tin foil boats. The students were divided into small groups to plan and create the boat. We then applied our growth mindset to see if the design was successful or not. Students also learned that sometimes you need to revisit your plan and make adjustments.
In thanksgiving for our STEM School at St. Sebastian’s, St. Sebastian Parish is kicking off a Wish List Drive for our school staff and students during the month of November.
A flyer with the "wished for" items is included in this weekend's church bulletin.
If you choose to participate, collection baskets will be located at the main entrance of the church. I will also have the lists available in the main office.
If you wish to donate, please feel free.
Sacred Heart Parish is holding their annual "Breakfast with Baby Jesus" event on December 13, from 9:00-11:00am! This year, it will be held in the gym of John Paul II Academy. If you would like to see more information, here is the flyer. If needed, the flyer in Spanish is here.
Baby Jesus this year is being played by our very own Zane McCauley! We hope you can make it out!
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.
