UPCOMING WEEK

Monday, September 21

• Regular Schedule

• Senior Counselor Appointments start (see School Counseling Section)

• School Lunch: Activity Lunch

Tuesday, September 22

• Regular Schedule

• School Lunch: Popcorn Chicken Bowls

Wednesday, September 23

• Upperclassmen Retreats

• No School, Freshmen

Thursday, September 24

• 1. 1. • Regular Schedule

• School Lunch: Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas

Friday, September 25

• Regular Schedule

• School Lunch: Korean Pork BBQ Tacos

• Spirit Dress Day

IMPORTANT DATES - HAWKTOBER

Hawktober 4 - Freshman Homecoming Dance (8 - 10 p.m.)

Hawktober 7 - Community Involvement Day for 9th and 12th grades - No school for 10th and 11th grades

Hawktober 11 - Homecoming Dance (8 - 10 p.m.)

Hawktober 15 - Parent Teacher Conferences, No school

Hawktober 16 - No school

Hawktober 17 - Angel Flight

HAWKNEST FIRST SEMESTER HOURS

MONDAYS
11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS
11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

FRIDAYS
11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

ACTIVITIES + ATHLETICS CALENDAR

announcements

Student Lunch Account Balances

This is the third and final reminder about negative lunch account balances. Beginning Monday, September 21, students with an outstanding balance will not be able to purchase lunch until the account is current. Taher has sent a balance notice every Monday morning, students with balances have been told directly, and this is the third week it has run here. If your family has a balance, please clear it before Monday through the online portal or with a check sent in with your student made out to Taher.

If you cannot clear it before Monday, call or email Taryn Clatanoff or me before then. With a plan in place, we can work it out with Taher. What we cannot do is sort it out in the lunch line. Taryn Clatanoff, tarynclatanoff@skuttcatholic.com. Rob Meyers, robmeyers@skuttcatholic.com. Either of us can also be reached at 402-333-0818.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Keep an eye out for an email next week about Parent Teacher Conferences.  We use an online booking system to schedule conferences.  Instructions for signing up will be included in the email. Signups will open on Hawktober 5th.

Checking In on Grades

A reminder that a low score in September is information, not a verdict. There's plenty of time for improvement. What matters is whether your student knows what to do about it. If you're not sure they do, here's how to get help.

Always start with the teacher. A direct email or call takes care of most things quickly. If you're still concerned after that, here's who to go to next.

Academic or personal and social concerns, your student's counselor:

• Ms. Ali Cox, last names A through I and W through Z, alicox@skuttcatholic.com

• Mr. Mark Williams, last names J through V, markwilliams@skuttcatholic.com

• Mr. Kevin Schumacher, Director of School Counseling and Career and College Planning, kevinschumacher@skuttcatholic.com

Other concerns:

• Student discipline, Mr. Michael Bailey, michaelbailey@skuttcatholic.com

• Student technology issues, Mr. Oliver Bantam, oliverbantam@skuttcatholic.com

If you have gone through those channels and it still isn't resolved, reach out to me at robmeyers@skuttcatholic.com and we'll get it worked out.

ACT Prep Through OnToCollege: More Than You Might Think

Skutt Catholic partners with OnToCollege to give every student access to online ACT prep. Starting in late winter, our juniors work through the full ACT Prep course during the school day, watching video lessons that walk them through strategies, timing tips, and real ACT questions. Freshmen and sophomores get a lighter version of the same thing each year, so by the time your student is a junior, the material is already familiar. Juniors and seniors also have access to SAT prep if that's the test they need.

Here's what a lot of families don't realize: the course we run in class is only a slice of what's on the site. OnToCollege is loaded with additional practice tests, quizzes, and targeted content your student can work through any time. If your son or daughter struggles with science reasoning, there's material for that. If the math section is where the points are getting away, they can drill just that. Logging in is simple. Their username is their school email and their password is their school password. Nothing else to set up.

My ask is this: sit down with your student some evening and poke around the site together. Pull up a practice section, set a timer, and let them see what a real testing pace feels like. Or have them take a short quiz and then talk through the ones they missed. Twenty or thirty minutes a week between now and test day adds up to real score improvement, and score improvement turns into scholarship money. Here's a short video that walks families through the platform: https://jwp.io/s/5IkOXuw9

Skutt Catholic School Calendar: Your Source for Events and Schedules

We use the school calendar as a primary communication tool to keep our community informed.

How to Access the Calendar:

1. View on Our Website: The most current calendar is always available on our website here: Skutt Catholic Calendar Page.

2. Sync to Your Personal Calendar:

   • Google Calendar: Click the blue "Add to Google Calendar" button found on the bottom-left of our calendar page.

   • iCal (Apple/Outlook): Use the following link to subscribe with iCal: iCal Calendar Link

Important Information:

• Event Details: Many entries contain important details. Click on an event to find more information, such as daily bell schedules.

HawkNest Store

The regular HawkNest schedule for first semester is: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. The HawkNest Store is also available online. Click HERE to place your order today!

Skutt Catholic's Lunch Program

Taher Inc. will once again be providing fresh cooked meals on Tuesdays through Fridays.  Booster groups will provide lunches on Mondays.  Click HERE to learn more about the program, menu and setting up your lunch account.

Fuel Our Teachers: Restock the Lounge!

Back to school means it’s time to show our incredible teachers how much we appreciate them! A quick treat or refreshing drink between classes gives them the boost they need to keep inspiring our kids. Sometimes, a little snack makes all the difference!

How you can help:

• Drop off: Sign up and drop items off at the main office.

• Ship to school: Order via Amazon and ship directly to Skutt Catholic.

• Digital Gift Cards: Send an Amazon digital gift card, and I’ll do the shopping for you!

Thank you for your continued support—let's make this another amazing year for our teachers and SkyHawk families! Please reach out if you have any questions.

Send Amazon orders to:

Skutt Catholic High School

c/o Teachers Lounge

3131 S 156th St, Omaha, NE 68130

Shari McConville

(We have a Junior and Freshman at Skutt Catholic)

sharimcconville@gmail.com

402-515-5263

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