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 5th, 2025
The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." - B.B. King
We are all easing into our new school year routines. Our K5, 1st and 2nd graders went to Mass yesterday. They did an amazing job. K3 and K4 will join them shortly.
Just a few reminders. The spiritwear shop is up and running. Please make sure to place your families order. Please remember in the morning to drop your child in the back of school. Only use the main entrance if your child is late. Tennis shoes are needed for gym class and also must be worn to play on the playground equipment.
If your student 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
September 8th - Home and School Meeting
Spiritwear deadline on Sunday, September 14th
October 2nd - Pet Blessing After School - more information to come.
March 19th - 1st Reconciliation - After Mass
May 3rd - 1st Communion
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
Sales Code: STEM25
Please pay attention to the deadline date, Sunday, September 14th. If you have any questions, please let Ms. Lori know.
2025 Discovery Days Flyer with school coupon.pdfFamily Fun
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.
You will need to attend a class in order to help in the school. This includes lunch room duty and if you want to attend a field trip. Please let me know if you have any questions.
DIRECTIONS- https://www.archmil.org/ArchMil/Resources/SAFE/CathMutual/Safe_Environment_Program_instructions.pdf
Friday, September 19
2:40 PM - 5:40 PM
St. Lucy School 3035 Drexel Ave, Racine, WI 53403
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND HERE- https://www.archmil.org/offices/safeguarding/Safeguarding-Events.htm
9/1/25 No School - Labor Day
9/28/25 - 9/12/25 Fall Star Testing
9/20/25 Catholic Schools Walk - TBA
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, September 8th 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.
