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.
February 6th, 2026
“Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12-14
Hello everyone!
What a busy week we've had between Open House and Parent/Teacher Conferences! To all of you who helped make this year's Open House a reality, I would like to thank you. We had a good turnout and it looks like we'll have a few more Saints in our school next year!
Next week will be a ton of fun as we have our 100th day of school on Tuesday February 10th and we have Valentine's Day celebrations in each of the classes on Friday! I cannot wait to see how each of our students dress up for the day! Don't worry, there will be a bunch of photos sent out on Class Dojo!
The time is upon us to register your students for the 26-27 school year. The open registration date is Feb. 2nd - Feb. 20th. If you have any questions, please call Ms. Lori
As always, thank you all for being such a huge part of this school and we are eternally grateful for each and every one of you.
Stay warm and safe and have a great weekend!
Mr. T
February 2nd - Registration for the 26-27 school year begins
February 10th - 100th Day of School
February 26th - Monthly Popcorn Sale begins (more information below)
February 27th - No School for Elementary Schools
March 13th - No School
March 16th - No School
March 19th - 1st Reconciliation - After Mass
March 27th - Popcorn Sale
April 3rd - April 12th - 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 - After adding a new student to our class, the rest of the class helped teach our Healthy Habits of exercising, washing our hands, and the safe spaces we stay in throughout the day. This week, thanks to Home and School's generosity, our class has some new builders and manipulatives to work with. Students designed different train track formations, built fun houses out of rock blocks, learned to open and close new buckles, created a "cityscape" out of nesting blocks, and used their imagination to build "The Nativity" out of Trio blocks. To support early math skills, students now have a busy hands fine motor kit for learning shapes, colors, and patterns. As the week warmed up, we were able to investigate the snow outside using our 5 senses. We even brought some of it back into our classroom to oberve using a magnifying lens.
4K- This week in 4K we wrapped up our unit about animals. We had fun learning about groundhogs and how they gnaw on sticks to help their teeth because their teeth are always growing. We also made a prediction if Phil the groundhog would see his shadow and counted our votes. Our class was 10 votes early spring and 9 votes six more weeks of winter. We also read the story How To Catch a Groundhog and talked about all the ideas the kids tried in the story. The class also drew pictures of ideas for the kids in the story to try.
5K- This week in Math, students have learned to count, read, and write numbers to 20. They can count forward from any number to 20. They can count to find how many objects in different arrangements. They can reason to find more than one answer to a problem by counting. Next week we will gain understanding by composing and decomposing numbers 11-19.
1st & 2nd Grade- This week in STEM we explored the groundhog/woodchuck. After watching Punxsutawney Phil forecast they stated six more weeks of winter. The student learned about the burrows the groundhogs lived in and what they are doing during the winter months. Students then took information and created their own book about groundhogs. They will end the week by creating their own burrow for the groundhogs.
On February 10th, we will be celebrating our 100th day of school! This is the perfect time for our students to dress up and act like 100 year olds. We can't wait to see what you and the students come up with! Mark your calendars!
Please join St. Catherine's High School for a fun event - Highlighting Black History Month.
We will begin having a Monthly popcorn sale. The sale will be held the last Friday of every month. Except this month, as there is no school on Feb. 27th. We will hold our first sale on Thursday, Feb. 26th, the cost is $.50. I will be sending a note home the Monday prior. If your child would like a bag, just fill out the form and send it back to school. They will receive their bag of popcorn at the end of the day.
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 as kid friendly as possible. For example, if the menu says Orange Chicken, everything will be served separately. Basically it will be served as chicken nuggets with the option of dipping it in the orange sauce. We 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 to let her know. 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, Febuary 10th 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.
Start Lent off right with "Food for the Journey: A Journey to Conversion". February 19, 6:00 PM, at St. Richard.
Featuring: Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Lenten Reflections, Confessions, And More!
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.
