August 31, 2022

• September 2: First Friday Dress Down Day
• September 5: No School - Labor Day
• September 7-28: K-8 MAP testing
• September 16-22: 2:30-4:30 Scholastic Book Fair
• September 23: No School - Teacher In-Service

Fall MAP Testing Dates for K-8 Students:September 7th - 28th

MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessments are completed by all K-8 students in the fall and spring. The data from MAP tests is used to set individualized and school-wide instructional goals and measure student growth.

Please help your child prepare for MAP tests. Students should:

• Get a good night's sleep, ideally 8-10 hours
• Eat a healthy breakfast with protein
• Arrive at school on time. Many tests start at 8:15am
• Bring a good book to school. Students are asked to read a book upon completion of their MAP.
• Avoid absences during the MAPs test window 
• Contact your child's teacher if you have specific questions related to MAP

Counselor’s Corner

Welcome Back!  I hope  you had a wonderful summer filled with blessings, fun, and relaxation!   I had a nice summer with some down time to reflect on God’s goodness and grace.

I just wanted to share some helpful ideas as your child(ren) eases back into the school this year especially for our younger students who may struggle with the transition more.

• Talk to them about what to expect, such as activities they will be a part of.
• Show interest and be supportive and encouraging.
• Arrive at school on time so your child can adjust to the classroom routine.
• After you say goodbye, make a quick exit.
• Create a daily goodbye routine each day with your child.
• Make getting ready in the morning as stress-free as possible.  For example, lay out the clothes and other needed items the night before.  Have them help get ready for the next day, help prepare their cold lunch or pack their snack.

Here are some helpful books if your child may have some difficulty getting back into the school routine.

The Kissing Hand  by Audrey Penn

The Invisible String by Patrice Kerst

(These can be found on youtube)  

I can be reached by email at [email protected] 

The ND Apparel sale runs through September 7, 2022.  No orders will be accepted after September 7th.  If you are looking for NDDP quarter zips or fleeces, this is how to order them:

Please sign up to work volleyball concessions and help out the athletic department.  Concessions are one of the very few sources of income for the athletic department, so it is important that we get every slot filled. Middle school students may earn service hours for volunteering provided they are 12 years of age and accompanied by an adult at all times. Thank you for your help!   Volleyball Concessions Sign up

Notre Dame School RURN Fundraiser - Nov. 4, 2022

Hello Notre Dame Families! It's that time of year again when we start our early preparations for Rise Up Raiders Night (RURN), our school's BIGGEST fundraiser! Getting a jump start on planning helps to ensure that our event runs smoothly and is a huge success.  Please click the button below for all of the volunteer opportunities.

Middle School Service Opportunity

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church is hosting a community-wide Food Truck Rally on Saturday, September 17th from 5:30-7:30 PM. They need LOTS of volunteers to make this event possible for our De Pere community. They are looking for volunteers to welcome guests, help in the Kiddie Carnival, and set up and take down tables and chairs. If you have any questions, please email Katie Summers at [email protected]. You can sign up using the following link below! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4cafa823a7f58-food

Holy Cross Food Service Assistant - Apply Today!

Are you interested in working at a school, and/or are you interested in a position that matches your student's schedule?  Do you enjoy providing nutritious meals to children? 

If yes, please contact Jamie Hurley, RD, CD, Director of Food Service at [email protected] or 920-499-7330, ext. 1001.  

Details for the Holy Cross Food Service Assistant Vacancy include the following:

• 20 hours per week; 40 weeks per year (follows the school academic calendar, summer's off)
• Wage - $10-12/hour
• Tuition discounts if children are enrolled in a GRACE School!
• Applicants can apply by sending their resume and references to [email protected] 

For questions or further details, please contact Jamie Hurley, RD, CD, Director of Food Service, at [email protected] or 920-499-7330, ext. 1001.

Project Lead the Way: GRACE is excited to announce the adoption of Project Lead The Way, a cutting edge STEM curriculum program.  Learn more on our website: https://gracesystem.org/grace-announces-the-adoption-of-project-lead-the-way-pltw-launch-a-cutting-edge-k-5-stem-program/