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.
September 19th, 2025
Be a rainbow for someone else's cloud.
We are really into a groove of learning at St. Sebastian. It is wonderful to walk down the halls, seeing your children learn. It is such a blessing.
Today was sport's day - so many different teams shown today. After lunch we had a ice cream sundae snack. The kids loved that.
Please remember that our students are not allowed to wear Croc's or open toed shoes to school. Tennis shoes must be worn while playing on the playground equipment.
Below is a survey from the Home and School Association. Please take a moment and fill it out. Thank you. Also, there is an introduction to some of our Room Moms and what their roles will be this school year.
If your child is going to miss school please give the school office a call at 262-425-0009. As always, please reach out if you have any questions!
Ms. Lori
A few changes for the morning and afternoon parking. We have set cones out on the edge of the parking lot by the playground equipment. Please do not park there. It's a safety issue for the children and Mr. Steve has grass seed planted in that area. Once it is colder, we will not be placing the cones out. Please continue to not park there. Share this information with all of your pick up people please. Thank you.
September 25 - Mass - 8:15
September 30th - Girl Scout meeting from 2:45 - 5:14
October 4th (note, change of date) - Pet Blessing - (more information below)
October 10th - Hispanic Heritage Month (more information below)
Oct. 13th - Home and School meeting - 6:00pm
October 23rd - VIP Day - 7:05 - 8:00 - Mass st 8:15 to follow.
October 26th -Trunk or Treat - 2:00 - 4:00
December 13th - Jingle Jangle Jubilee - More information to come.
March 19th - 1st Reconciliation - After Mass
May 3rd - 1st Communion
Meet Ada, she is a sweet girl and is up for adoption. If you are interested in adopting Ada, she is adoptable through Winston's wishes.
Pet Blessing
On Saturday, October 4th, we will be having our Pet Blessing with Fr. Juan. We will meet in the front of the school (between the school and church) at 11:00 a.m by the statue of St. Francis. After the prayer service, we are all invited to the school gym for light refreshments. Hot dogs and chips will be provided by the church. Bring your animals over to get them blessed.
K3 - This week our class has been making observations about what we can see in our blue sky. The students found a "sliver" of the moon, some clouds, the sun, an airplane, a helicopter, and birds. On Friday, we predicted what might happen when we add blue watercolors to water. Then, we used the final product to paint our own blue sky. After going on a few flower hunts during recess, students used magnifying lenses to look closely at the flowers they found. We also talked about, and investigated, different bird nests I have found around our school and at home. Students noticed that each nest was made from something different; such as stuffing, plastic, paper, sticks, and mud.
K4 - This week, in 4K, our class was learning about the letter s and the sound the letter s makes. One word that starts with s is skyscraper. We watched a fun video about how skyscrapers are made. Then, students used different materials in class like Legos, blocks, and unifix cubes to build skyscrapers.
K5 -This week in Science students are learning about everyday pushes and pulls. They have a basic understanding that a force is a push or a pull. Forces put things in motion - like a swing or a bicycle. Students cut and pasted examples of pushes and pulls. They have also been introduced to the Engineering Design Process ( Ask, Explore, and Model, Evaluate, Explain). The "Ask" - How can our story friends move the big rocks to make room for the new swing set?
We will be using this process throughout the year.
In Math, students have finished Topic 1 - Numbers 0-5. Next is comparing numbers 0-5.
1st & 2nd Grade - We just finished up learning about bridges and building them. Now we are switching gear to learn about airplanes, how they fly and how we can make them out of paper. Understanding that paper weight, size and shapes make the flight difficult or easy.
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
Please take a moment and fill out this survey. Your voice is very important to us.
What is a Room Mom?
At St. Sebastian’s, Room Parents help connect teachers, parents and Home and School to provide engaging experiences for our students. Room Parents work closely with teachers to coordinate holiday celebrations, school events, and classroom activities, and gauge classroom needs for these events to arrange parent support. We’re excited to introduce this year’s Room Parents:
- Ms. Lori
Bring your family and enjoy Hispanic Heritage Month at St. Catherine's on October 10th from 6:00 - 8:00pm
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
Jackie Santi, Principal (after Sept. 2)
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.
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.
Engaging Your Story
Join us as we start an 8-week series that provides the framework for understanding and receiving Christ’s healing and peace in the heart of the Catholic Church.
Using videos featuring Dr. Bob Schuchts & Sr. Miriam James Heidland presenting the John Paul II Healing Center's Healing the Whole Person teachings, each session includes a guided prayer experience and a workbook journaling activity for private reflection and prayer.
Wherever you find yourself now is not the end of your story. God is here. God has more for you. Engaging Your Story is time set aside for God to guide you through.
Starts Friday September 26th from 6:00pm till 8:30pm at St. Richard’s Parish.
Cost: $20 includes Workbook Journal
No one will be denied participation due to financial circumstances.
Please let us know if you need scholarship assistance.
Contact Eric Antrim to get signed up at eantrim@stlucychurch.org
Marriage Gatherings Are Starting Up Again!
Married or newly engaged? You're invited to the first of our monthly marriage gatherings! Join us at St. Lucy Parish after the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, September 20th. We'll have free childcare available on-site.
If you have any questions, feel free to email Eric Antrim at eantrim@stlucychurch.org.
9/1/25 No School - Labor Day
9/28/25 - 9/12/25 Fall Star Testing
10/3/25 No School
10/10/25 Hispanic Heritage Month - Siena
10/24/25 No School
10/31/25 End of Quarter 1
11/3/25 Quarter 2 begins
11/7/25 No School - Conferences
11/26/25-11/30/25 Thanksgiving Break - No School
12/1/25 Classes Resume
12/13/25 Jingle Jangle Jubilee
12/22/25 - 1/4/26 Christmas Break
1/5/26 Classes Resume
1/12/26 - 1/23/26 Winter STAR Testing
1/16/26 End of Quarter 2
1/19/26 No School
1/20/26 Quarter 3 begins
1/25/26 - 1/31/26 Catholic Schools Week
2/5/26 Stuff the Bus
2/6/26 No School
2/27/26 No School
3/13/26 No School
3/16/26 No School
3/19/26 First Reconciliation - after Mass
3/25/26 End of Quarter 3
3/26/26 Quarter 4 begins
4/3/26 - 4/12/26 No School - Easter Break
4/13/26 School Resumes
5/3/26 First Communion at 9:30
5/25/26 No School - Memorial Day
6/5/26 Last Day - 1/2 Day
Home and School will meet Monday, October 13th at 6:00PM.
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.
