St. Sebastian's Weekly Newsletter
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 8, 2023
Hello from Mrs. McCauley
"Christ our Light, shine in our lives with hope and promise. Give us right vision so that we remain attentive to this holy season. Remind us to look for you in small acts of kindness and love. We await your coming with wonder." - Sadlier Religion
During this first week of Advent our students have been focused on sharing small acts of kindness. Our week started off with an Advent prayer service in the gym, St. Nick visited our classrooms on Wednesday, we attended mass on Thursday, and we had a prayer service today for the Immaculate Conception which is a Holy Day of Obligation. It has been a bright light watching our students learn about Advent and our Savior's coming. This week focused on Hope and next week we will focus on Peace.
Our students are continuing to practice their Christmas songs for our Christmas concert at 5:45pm on Saturday, December 16th at our Jingle Jangle Jubilee!
Is your child Out Sick?
Please report your sick child to the main office 262-425-0009 before 7:45 am. 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. Thank you!
Also, if you will checking out your child early on a school day. Please call Ms. Lori at the school office. Teachers do not always get a chance to look at their email or Dojo during the school day. Thank you.
262-425-0009
Just a reminder that your child needs to be 24 hrs. fever free before they can return to school.
Important Notes!
Fill our Giving Tree with gloves and hats.
Christmas Fun dress-down days linked here.
December 16th - St. Sebastian Christmas Concert - 5:45pm - Students can wear anything Christmas-related
December 16th - St. Sebastian Christmas Party - Right after 4:30pm Mass. - There must be an adult with children.
December 24th - January 2nd - Christmas Break
RUSD Extended Day Information for K5 linked here.
Snowy Weather Rules
Please send your student with extra shoes or boots on snowy days. Students will need snow gear (snowpants, boots, hat, jacket, gloves) to play in the snow but there will be no playing on ice, building tunnels, or climbing hills. All students will go out for recess and if they do not have the proper attire they will stay in the shoveled areas. No one will stay inside unless they have a doctor's note. We will stay in for extreme cold, wind, and/or rain.
Breakfast with Baby Jesus
If you get a chance, please stop by! Baby Jesus is our very own, Troy McCauley with Mr. & Mrs. McCauley as Mary and Joseph.
Haban Hall is located in Sacred Heart Parish.
Fill our hat and mitten tree
Our tree has grown so much! The kids had fun hanging their gifts on the tree.
We will be collecting hats and mittens through December 22nd. You can drop off your donation in the main office.
Toys For Tots
We will be collecting new toys to donate to Toys for Tots through December 16th. You can drop off your donation in the main office or bring to the Jingle Jangle Jubilee.
Home and School
Our 1st Christmas Concert will be held on Saturday, December 16th at 5:45. Family and friends are welcome. Students can dress in Christmas attire.
Our Home and School meeting will be in person on December 12th from 6-7pm to prepare for the Jingle Jangle Jubilee!
RAFFLE BASKETS FOR THE CLASSROOM.
Please bring in any items related to your theme for your classroom basket. The classroom teachers have reached out to you with information. Please let us know if you have questions. All tickets for raffle baskets will be cash and check only.
K3 - FAMILY FUN NIGHT
K4 - DISNEY NIGHT
K5 - MOVIE NIGHT
We will also have a Toys for Tots table set up in the Cafeteria. If you are interested in participating just bring a toy, unwrapped, to the event. Age is newborn to age 16.
LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER AT OUR EVENT?
Please fill out this volunteer form.
LOOKING TO DONATE A BASKET FROM YOUR FAMILY OR COMPANY?
Please fill out this donation form.
ARE YOU PLANNING ON ATTENDING?
Please fill out this RSVP form.
Please fill out the Google Form here about the Daisy Girl Scout Group for next year.
Pics of the Week
Spotlight on STEM!
3K PLTW Healthy Habits this week was 'Going to the doctor for a check-up and when we feel sick.' Students were able to use a real stethoscope to listen to their heart beats. Then, as if they were at a real check-up, we measured and weighed each student. We also measured how far they could jump to show gross motor skills, which doctors also look at as they grow.
4K Today 4K and 5K are joining together for an hour of coding presented by Mr. Mendez. We used the iPADs in our classroom and used the website linked here.
5K In addition to the Hour of Code today we have been busy learning about the life cycle of plants. We are waiting for our bean seeds to sprout.
Student of the Week
Presley in K4 is our Student of the Week! She is a gentle, kind, respectful and a caring friend. She loves learning new things. She states, "Jesus is in my heart. I love Jesus." We are so very thankful that she is a part of our St. Sebastian family!
Come to Faith Family Night!!!
Saturday, January 13, 2024
We invite everyone in our parish and school to join us for Faith Family Nights! We meet after the 4:45 PM Mass. These evenings are a chance to grow closer together as a community and learn more about our Catholic faith.
We will gather in the Church Narthex at St. Rita's. We'll begin with a potluck dinner - so bring a dish to pass. There will be games, crafts, activities, and lots of fun learning! Gather for an opening message and introduction of our special theme at 6:00 pm. Closing message around 7:30 pm
If you want to attend the 4:45 PM Mass, you can drop off dishes in the Church Narthex before Mass if you wish.
All parishioners are invited to attend - families with children of any age, singles, couples, elderly, young adults.
All are welcome!
If there are any familes that are in need of a Christmas food basket, please let Mrs. McCauley know.
Come join St. Catherine's for pizza and enjoy a Boys Basketball Game after!
Event: Boys Varsity Basketball Pizza Party
Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Time: Dinner at 6 p.m., Varsity game is at 7 p.m.
Location: St. Catherine's High School cafeteria & gymnasium - enter school using Door #2
Family Cost: None
Activity Supervisor: Cintia Sanchez - 262-753-1471; csanchez@sienacatholicschools.org
Catch some SCHS school spirit! Cheer on the Boys Varsity Basketball teams as they host Shoreland Lutheran High School. You don’t need to be on a South Shore Parochial League (SSPL) basketball team to attend. A free pizza dinner and free admission to the game will be provided. Each student will get a goody bag and be entered into raffles. Wear your SSPL team jersey and be entered into a special raffle. Boys and Girls Welcome! Open to all grades! Families are welcome!
For planning purposes, pre-registration is required. Please RSVP before Wednesday, December 6, 2023. All students need to be accompanied by an adult.
Do you want to be a Substitute teacher for Siena Catholic Schools?
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.
Campus Ministry ✝ ️
Reminder: Our all-school Masses are held on Thursday's at 8:15 a.m. You are welcome to join us!
Advent Book & video Study
Are you looking to make this Advent more than just shopping for presents? Get signed up for our Advent weekly book study. This year's Advent pilgrimage (for the busy Catholic) will bear fruit in your life as Jesus comes to live more fully in your heart, and you experience greater joy and peace throughout the Advent season and beyond. This wonderful Advent journey will take place on Wednesday mornings starting Nov. 29th at St. Lucy’s and Thursday mornings starting Nov. 30th at St. Sebastian’s after the morning Masses. Get signed up today for either St. Sebastian or St. Lucy’s by emailing Eric Antrim at eantrim@stlucychurch.org. Books cost just $10.
From St. Sebastian Catholic Church
Here's what's new at St. Sebastian Catholic Church!
Mass times at St. Sebastians
Thursday, 8:15 am
Saturday, 4:30 pm Confession every first and third Saturday of the month from
3:30 - 4:00pm in the North Overflow room or by appt. 262-886-4398
Sunday, 9:15 am
Mass times at St. Lucy (sister parish)
Daily 8:15 am Confessions, Friday following 8:15am Mass
Saturday 4:00pm. Confessions 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 3pm - 3:30pm
Sunday 8:00am, 10:30am, amd 5:00pm
Join a Catholic Church
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 St. Lucy and St. Sebastian's churches have to grow.
Safe environment education sessions
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. If you were unable to make the September 13th date 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 (if you do not see the St. Sebastian option yet it will be posted within the next week, other Siena school options will be available too)
Once class is complete the background check will run and once that is back and clear, you will be certified and can start volunteering.
Before & After School Care
Kids Town hours for St. Sebastian hours are:
6:30 - 7 a.m. &
2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Information on the program can be found here.
Family Reminders, Handbooks, Etc.
Computer Science Education Week
CodeMonkey Jr. is CodeMonkey’s pre-coding game for 4-6 year olds. CodeMonkey Jr. teaches preschoolers computational thinking skills and the basics of coding through the use of blocks. In the game, students will program a monkey’s journey in order to catch bananas and unlock a treasure chest.