October 13, 2021
Important Dates

  • October 15: Picture Retake Day
  • October 22: 5:00-7:00 Fall Fest
  • October 26: 4:00-8:00 Parent Teacher conferences in person
  • October 28: 11:30 dismissal & Packer dress down day
  • October 28: 1:00-6:00 Parent Teacher conferences virtual
News from Mrs. Mares
We are just over halfway through the first trimester with Parent-Teacher Conferences on the horizon. If you haven’t already signed up for conferences, here is the information on how to do so. As a reminder the conferences on Tuesday, October 26th will be in person and the conferences on Thursday, October 28th will be virtual. We hope this helps each family find a valuable way to connect with your child’s classroom teacher(s).  

The midpoint of the trimester also marks grade checks for the middle schoolers. These will be completed by the end of the day on Friday. A letter with more information and the student’s current grades will be sent home with identified students. Students were made aware of this upcoming process on October 6th. Per the NDDP Family Handbook under Academic Integrity: 

Middle School Grade Check(s) 
  • The principal will check grades at the midpoint of the trimester for all middle school students. 
  • If a student falls below a 2.0 GPA or has a failing grade at the time of grade inspection, the student will remain after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-3:30 pm. Students will be with the teacher that teaches the class(es) they are failing in. The student will remain in that class until his/her grades are at the minimum acceptable level. 
  • Grade rechecks will be completed for these students at two-week increments.
  • The purpose of grade inspections is to make the student accountable for his/her academic progress. At the same time, it allows parents and teachers to provide academic support for the student. Failure to achieve minimum grade standards is an academic, not behavioral matter. 
  • Extra-curricular Eligibility may be impacted. Please see that section of the handbook for more details.
GRACE Strategic Planning
Rise Up Raiders Night (RURN)
Rise Up Raiders Night Fundraiser

*Please join us at our school's ONLY Fundraiser, Rise Up Raiders Night, November 5th! Get your babysitter now and enjoy a kid-fee evening of camaraderie and fun!

*Buy or sell your blue Raider Raffle Tickets for a chance to win $10,000! Purchase of ticket includes admission for 2 into event! ($50 value)

*Sign up below to help with set up OR work at the event! Best way to get priority hours!
Fall Fest Oct. 22
Hi Parents!
We are still looking for Parent volunteers, as well as some student volunteers for Fall Fest on Friday October 22nd from 5-7. 

We thank your for help and are excited for the first Fall Fest in our new school!
October 2021 Our Lady of Good Help feast
Living the Liturgical Year as a Family

October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary, due to the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. October is also the month when the Virgin Mary appeared to a Belgian immigrant, Adele Brise, in 1859. This took place on the grounds of Champion, WI., when the town was known as Robinsonville. Not too far from our beloved NDDP. 

On August 15, 2016, The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops declared Champion a National Shrine, by formal decree, distinguishing ‘The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help’ as the first and only Catholic Shrine in America with a Church-approved Marian Apparition Site. Our Lady of Good Help’s feast day is celebrated on October 9th.

For more information, click here
Christmas Concerts
GRACE Calendar Raffle
The GRACE Calendar Raffle sale will continue through the middle of December. THANK YOU to those who've already sold their calendars, we had a great week of sales!  Our goal is to surpass last year's sales! We are currently at about 43% of our total goal! If every family sells just 5 calendars, over $20,000 will be raised for Notre Dame of De Pere third source funding dollars. Each $20 raffle ticket will give the recipient a chance to win over $10,000! If you are in need of additional calendars or have any questions, please contact Kari Jossart @ [email protected]
SCRIP News
Golden Apple Awards Program
Each year, the Greater Green Bay Chamber’s Golden Apple Awards program strives to improve the awareness of the quality of education in the Greater Green Bay area. We do so by recognizing high standards of professionalism, leadership, and innovation in teaching. It is our pleasure to kick off the 29th Annual Golden Apple Awards program, accepting teacher nominations from Oct. 4, 2021 through Oct. 29, 2021. This year’s Golden Apple Awards program kickoff is being hosted VIRTUALLY to ensure the safety and health of our school partners, volunteers, and the community at large.

Golden Apple Introduction video presented by WLUK Fox 11: Golden Apple Introduction video 

Electronic Submitted Nomination Form: Nomination form
Volunteer Requirements & Opportunities

Notre Dame of De Pere follows all safe environment guidelines administered by the Diocese of Green Bay. Any adult who volunteers at Notre Dame of De Pere is required to have a current background check on file, complete a VIRTUS training course and sign the volunteer agreement form each year.


BACKGROUND CHECK
To complete the background check, volunteers are required to provide personal references, sign a declaration form, and authorize a criminal background check and receive a satisfactory report.
Complete the background check here: eAppsDB (School Code: gbdioc04)

VIRTUS
All volunteers who have contact with children, young people and individuals at risk as part of their volunteer duties are required to complete the VIRTUS Adult Awareness Training Session.

AGREEMENT FORM
All volunteers must sign and return the Diocesan Code of Pastoral Conduct for Volunteers Form to the school office each year.
Other News
COVID-19