WEEKLY COMMUNICATION
APRIL 26, 2024
This Week
Monday, April 29
Tuesday, April 30
Wednesday, May 1
SkyHawk Association Meeting 6 p.m. SkyHawk Student Center
Thursday, May 2
Friday, May 3
ACTIVITIES + ATHLETICS CALENDAR
announcements
Monsignor James E. Gilg Performing Arts Center is Now Open!
Skutt Catholic held a joyous ceremony last Monday to officially bless and dedicate their stunning new performing arts center, named in honor of Monsignor James E. Gilg. School leaders and supporters gathered to witness the momentous occasion. Archbishop Lucas bestowed his blessings upon the new facility, officially ushering in a new era for the performing arts at Skutt Catholic.
Check out more on THE NEXT ACT website HERE!
HawkWalk 2024
Thank you very much for your support of HawkWalk! We exceeded our goal of raising $65,000 and are currently just over $67,000. The students who raised $75 have free dress days April 25 through May 3.
YOU CAN STILL MAKE A GIFT NOW!
Give through your FACTS Account HERE
Do you have old toys and games taking up space? Donate them to the Skutt Catholic FBLA Toys and Games Recycling Drive! Donations will be collected April 18-30. We will accept used toys, games and puzzles in good condition. Items should not be broken, have excessive wear and tear or missing pieces. Skutt Catholic students can drop off donations in room A154 or you can email elizabethrudden@skuttcatholic.com to schedule a drop-off. All donations will be delivered to the Open Door Mission!
Drivers Education
Drivers Education
All-Metro Driving School will be offering classes at Skutt Catholic this summer. Call 402-689-8985 or visit the website for additional details and to register online at https://www.allmetrodrivingschool.com/.
SkyHawk Camps
SkyHawk Camps
Kids ages 5-14 can have some summertime fun when they soar with the SkyHawks at our SkyHawk Summer Camps. We have many camps listed and open for registration. More will be added as we work out details. Visit SkyHawkCamps.com to learn more and to register NOW!
Senior Tie-Dye Party
Attention Seniors and Senior Parents: It is a long-standing tradition that on the senior's last day they come to school in a white uniform polo that has been tie-dyed. Sponsored by the Kelsay, McGill, Osborn, and Sliva Families, on May 5 at 6 p.m., seniors can come to Skutt Catholic for pizza, tie-dye, and another moment to spend together. The cost is $30 and the price includes a polo. All proceeds benefit Angel Flight 2023. Click HERE to sign up.
HawkNest Store
The HawkNest Store is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Thursdays 3 to 4:30 p.m. or click HERE to place your online order today!
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activitIes + Athletics
Select 12 Award at Baccalaureate
Senior Parents: Your son/daughter received a form last week to apply for the prestigious "Select 12" Award to be handed out at Baccalaureate (and on a plaque in perpetuity outside the Activities Office).
Part of the qualifications is to have participated in 12 sports/activities throughout high school. The other part is getting seniors to fill out the form (sometimes the toughest challenge). Please encourage your son/daughter to accomplish this task if they qualify!
Camp Site (Summer Camps)
Our summer camp site is NOW LIVE. Visit www.skyhawkcamps.com.
~ Youth and INCOMING 9th need to register/pay online
~ Returning high school students will register with coaches (no need to register online) and pay via FACTS
~ Spread the word / Share . . . word of mouth is still the #1 advertiser!
Jr. SkyHawks Football (5th-8th graders)
We are excited to announce the new Jr. Skyhawks football program!
Want to learn more or register? Just use this link: https://jr-skyhawks.square.site/
For questions, reach out to andrewbrooks@skuttcatholic.com
Sports Pass for 2023-2024
Click HERE to sign up for a Sports Pass. We can charge FACTS or drop off a check at the Main Office. Passes can be picked up or delivered to your student (to take home and distribute).
rSchool (Online Scheduler)
Please go to www.rivercitiesconference.org for our real-time scheduler. Search “rSchool activity scheduler” in the Google or app store to install the app on your mobile device.
SkyHawk Gear
Skutt Catholic has launched a 24/7 online apparel store. If you are in need of SkyHawk Gear, please visit our sideline store.
school counseling
Juniors: Counselor Meetings Start 4/29
Juniors, spring one-on-one meetings with your counselor start Monday, 4/29. It is very important that you attend, so your counselor can help make sure you are off to a good start on your college search. The appointment schedule can be found in your grade level classroom folder. Please complete the survey in Scoir prior to your appointment.
Catholic Charities Health Memo: Building Health Relationships
Our behavioral health partner, Catholic Charities, has created a mental health memo with information about building health relationships and communication. Read the memo HERE (English) or HERE (Español). If you have concerns about your child, please be sure to notify their school counselor.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION VISIT THE SCHOOL COUNSELING PAGE
advancement + Events
Monsignor James E. Gilg Performing Arts Center is Now Open!
Skutt Catholic held a joyous ceremony last Monday to officially bless and dedicate their stunning new performing arts center, named in honor of Monsignor James E. Gilg. School leaders and supporters gathered to witness the momentous occasion. Archbishop Lucas bestowed his blessings upon the new facility, officially ushering in a new era for the performing arts at Skutt Catholic.
Check out more on THE NEXT ACT Website HERE!
FAM Is Almost Over-Great Job SkyHawks!
Six years ago, Skutt Catholic began the tradition of declaring April as Financial Assistance Month (FAM), focusing our entire community on this need.
TRIVIA NIGHT BROUGHT IN: $38,247
HAWKWALK INCOME SO FAR: $67,042
TOTAL FAM INCOME TO DATE: $105,289
FAM - HawkWalk 2024
Thank you very much for your support of HawkWalk! We exceeded our goal of raising $65,000 and are currently just over $67,000.
YOU CAN STILL MAKE A GIFT NOW!
Give through your FACTS Account HERE
Use a Credit Card or Venmo on the HawkWalk Site HERE
All students who raise $75 in sponsorships earned free dress days from now through May 3.
GOAL 60% Student Participation
Current Participation Standings:
Freshmen: 129/175 or 73.7%
Sophomores: 112/180 or 62.2%
Juniors: 133/191 or 69.6%
Seniors: 89/158 or 56.3%
OVERALL: 462/704 or 65.8%
MAKE YOUR GIFT TODAY AT https://givebutter.com/hawkwalk24 !
OR Give through FACTS HERE!
WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL FOR ALL YOU EFFORTS!
Contact Steve Schumacher at steveschumacher@skuttcatholic.com with any questions.
SkyHawk Association Volunteers Needed - Sign Up Now!
Skutt Catholic will be restructuring the SkyHawk Association to provide more opportunities for parents to lead and engage in the life of the school.
Notes from our last meeting on Wednesday, March 13th, are attached HERE and provide more details about opportunities to get involved. Our next meeting is Wednesday, May 1st, 6 P.M. in the SkyHawk Student Center.
Please look over the notes and fill out the form HERE to indicate the areas of interest where you want to get involved.
Please contact Steve Schumacher with questions at steveschumacher@skuttcatholic.com.
Volunteer
SkyHawk Association Volunteers Needed - Sign Up Now!
Skutt Catholic will be restructuring the SkyHawk Association to provide more opportunities for parents to lead and engage in the life of the school.
Notes from our last meeting on Wednesday, March 13th, are attached HERE and provide more details about opportunities to get involved.
Please look over the notes and fill out the form HERE to indicate the areas of interest where you want to get involved.
Please contact Steve Schumacher with questions at steveschumacher@skuttcatholic.com.
Stock the Staff Lounge Donations
At the beginning of each semester, the SkyHawk Association invites families to provide food and drink donations to stock the staff lounge at school. Teachers and staff are always grateful for the extra snacks to help get them through the day! If you would like to contribute, Click HERE to sign up to donate requested items.
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