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.
January 31st, 2025
"Let us thank all those who teach in Catholic schools. Educating is an act of love; it is like giving life." - Pope Francis
Thank you all so much for being an integral part of our Catholic Schools Week celebration! It was truly a fantastic week with faith, fun, and community. We loved seeing everyone at our Open House and appreciate all those who volunteered their time and talents to make it such a success. It was exciting to welcome so many new families into our building as well.
Catholic Schools Week focused on celebrating all of the elements that make our school so special: our parish, our community, our students, our nation, vocations, our dedicated faculty and staff, our generous volunteers, and of course our wonderful families! Our students not only learned about their faith but also had a lot of fun with the themed dress-up days and activities. Seeing their smiling faces each day was a joy!
Our K5 and 1st grade classes enjoyed field trips to the Golden Rondelle this past week. SC Johnson has a family night coming up if you are interested. You can sign up here.
Next week brings the 100th Day of School! Please read below for more information. The sign ups for optional conferences on February 13th are linked below along with information on our Family Night on February 19th.
February 5th - 100th Day of School - more info below
February 10th - Home and School Meeting
February 13th - Optional Conferences - Sign up below
February 14th - No School
February 19th - Family Night
February 28th - No School
March 20th & 21st - No School
April 18th - 25th - Easter Break
May 26th - No School
June 5th - Last Day of School - Early Release
Celebrating our Nation
Our student of the week this week is Delilah from our 4K classroom! Delilah always has a smile on her face and is a kind friend to everyone. She is always cheerful after rest time and helping friends wake up. We are so blessed to have Delilah as part of our St. Sebastian STEM Academy family.
3K - This week our class learned that each person has a fingerprint different from everyone else. We used these fingerprints to create unique cards welcoming Archbishop Grob to Wisconsin, while sharing the news that "Jesus is in you, and Jesus is in me!". During our "Snow Day" each student designed a snowflake out of marshmallows and toothpicks. Everyone was also given the chance to observe what happens when colored water is added to snow. During the end of Catholic Schools Week, our class reviewed all of the ways that they care for themselves to grow up healthy and strong, just as God wants them to be.
4K - This week 4k added color to their salt shapes to see how the color absorbs into the salt. They also tried to use color on the dry glue shapes to see if the color absorbs into the glue. We also continued our unit on plants and talked about the four basic needs of plants.
5K - This week students learned about snowflakes! They learned that snow begins with a speck (dirt, ash, salt, pollen, or bacteria). Some specks can end up in clouds. When a speck is cold enough, water vapor will stick to it, then more vapor, and eventually a six-sided ice crystal will form, and keep growing.... and a beautiful snowflake is born!!! The kiddos drew and made snowflakes, built igloos, watched as snow (a solid) melted, and painted snow. They noticed that solid snow took up more space than the liquid. They also observed that there were tiny specks at the bottom of the melted snow. Ask them how to catch a snowflake to observe it, why snow looks white, and why no snowflakes are alike.
1st grade - In first grade we started a new unit in science. We will be investigating how light and sound work. We learned a bit of how light and sound can be important resources in our lives. We discussed what we already know about light and sound and what we want to learn.
Next week Wednesday, February 5th, is our 100th day of school! Students will be doing different activities in their classrooms. Students are invited to dress up as a 100 year old for the 100th day of school if they choose!
Please sign up for an optional 15 minute conference on February 13th. Thank you!
Mrs. Kolaske - 3K
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D48A5AE22A2F49-54655998-3kfebruary
Mrs. Valdez - 4K
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D48A5AE22A2F49-54656433-3kfebruary
Mrs. Villalpando - 5K
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D48A5AE22A2F49-54656451-3kfebruary
Mrs. Rossmann - 1st
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D48A5AE22A2F49-54656704-1stgrade
We are excited to be a part of the Kenosha Kingfish Lil'Fish Reading Program this year. Please see this flyer for more information. It was also sent home with students. The goal is for students to read 60 minutes a week for 4 weeks. This can include being read to for our younger grades. A log will be sent home every Monday for the next four weeks. Please return the logs the following Monday in your student's folder and Ms. Lori will give them a new one for the week. These logs can include students being read to.
Join us February 19th for our Family Night. Attached below is the link to sign up. If you have any questions, please let Ms. Lori know.
Join us in celebrating Black History Month at St. Catherine's High School on Friday, February 24th from 5:30-8:00 pm. We will honor the rich heritage, achievements, and contributions of African Americans throughout history. Everyone is welcome to participate, and we encourage you to bring friends and family to share in this important celebration. Let’s come together to acknowledge the past, celebrate the present, and inspire future generations.
Support our AHANA Club by purchasing a Black History Month T-shirt. available for online purchase.
http://stcatsracine.square.site/
All students are encouraged to participate in our Black History Living Wax Museum.
https://forms.gle/MQb9Nz5Dj7b7M8sd6
Looking for student vendors and students who would like to perform their talent.
https://forms.gle/EVujzjL7AgKAe5sZ8
Bring a Soul Food dish to share with everyone at our potluck-style dinner.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FA9A82EA7F8C43-54438974-soul
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 7:45am. Also, please remember that the day starts at 7:25, if you are running late, please bring your child through the main doors and sign them in to 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.
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. 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 choice to dip it in the orange sauce. Hope this helps.
- Ms. Lori
With the cold temperatures and snow arriving, please send your student in warm clothing for recess. If your student will want to play in the snow, they will need snow pants and boots.
Home and School will meet Monday, February 13th at 6:00PM at St. Sebastian.
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
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.
Here is a list of warming shelters throughout our city.
https://www.racinecounty.com/departments/ready-racine-county/designated-winter-warming-centers
May 10th - My Guy and I Dance
Each month, the girls will do activities to learn about and grow in each of the areas represented by each of the Daisy petals. Additionally, the girls will earn “fun patches” by participating in events and service opportunities around the community!
If your daughter is in 5k or 1st grade, please consider joining us!
Register your daughter on the Girl Scouts website and join our troop- 37893!
If you have any questions feel free to contact Allison Mendez at
amendez903@yahoo.com
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.
You can find our uniform policy here. Please note, students must be in closed toed and closed-back shoes. No sandals or crocs. If students want to play on the playground they must have athletic shoes on and not dress shoes.
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 Mrs. McCauley at amccauley@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:
go to https://milwaukee.cmgconnect.org/
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.
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.
