Newsletter from Principal Franz

October 25, 2023

Dear Parents,

I want to highlight a few things in today's communication.

The prestigious Golden Apple Award recognizes exceptional Greater Green Bay teachers. Nominations for teachers and teams of teachers who have made a positive impact are being accepted now through October 27, 2023 at 3pm. Please show your support and take some time to nominate our fantastic Father Allouez teachers. Here is the link to the nomination form. https://greatergreenbaychamber.typeform.com/to/THLGkS4W

We have three special dress days coming up. This Thursday, October 26th , is a Packer or other team jersey day.  Students may wear Packer/sports team tops with uniform bottoms because of the Packer home game this weekend.

On Halloween, Tuesday October 31st, the children in Preschool and Kindergarten may wear Halloween costumes to school and all of the other students in grades 1 through grade 8 can have a full dress down day if they get in the holiday spirit and dress in black, orange or purple. Jeans and sweatpants are acceptable, no leggings or pajama pants.

The annual FACS Gala, Back to the Future, auction and entertainment evening is November 11th. In anticipation of the auction, on November 10th, the students may get their 1980’s vibe on. Dig out their leg warmers, neon colors, velvet sweatsuits, shoulder pads and baggy harem pants for a fun day of going back to the future.

Other Special Events Coming Up

Thursday, October 26 is a special FACS Wolf Community Day. The students from the Resurrection Building will be bussed to St. Matthew Campus for an All School Mass at 8:30.

Following the Mass, the middle school students will be leading the Kindergarten through grade 5 students in educational games and activities. Remember that tomorrow, Thursday, is an early dismissal day with the St. Matthew Campus releasing at 11:15 and the Resurrection Campus dismissing at 11:30. No school on Friday.

All Saints Day is November 1st and as is the tradition at the St. Matthew Campus any student in Kindergarten through grade 4 that would like to dress as a saint may join the parade of saints at the beginning of Mass.

Back to the Future FACS annual fundraiser is November 11th. Get your tickets for a fun night of community building and entertainment. If you haven’t signed up to get your 5 hours of volunteer time there are plenty of opportunities still available.

The stores are letting us know Christmas is on the way. The Christmas concerts this year are scheduled for:

• St. Matthew Campus grades Kindergarten to grade 4 is December 5th at 6:00 in the church.
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• Resurrection Campus band and grade 5 concert is December 12th at 6:00 in the church.
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• Preschool Christmas Extravaganza is December 21st at 2:00 in the gym.

Thank you for your support and entrusting us with the education of your child.

Growing in GRACE,

Kay Franz

10.25.2023 Auction Reminders

The countdown is on! Only 17 days until Give Back to the Future!

Here's what you need to know leading into the event...

Buy Your Tickets, and invite your friends to as well:  

https://FACSGiveBack.givesmart.com

Don't miss out - this event is sure to be a totally rad time with NEW Dueling Pianos & our emcee Bill Jartz! 

Volunteer:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EACAC23A13-2023

There's still time to get your volunteer hours in! As a reminder, families need to complete 5 hours of fundraising service hours. 

Help Raise Funds By:

• Donating a silent auction item. Items can be dropped off at either campus. 
• Securing a corporate sponsorship. More information can be found at https://fatherallouezschool.org/giveback/



SAC Meetings – Parent Attendance

Parents are welcome to attend any SAC meetings throughout the school year. They occur on the 3^rd Thursday of each month and dates are published in the weekly newsletter calendar.

Raffle Ticket Reminder

Raffle ticket proceeds received in the office on or before November 1^st will be counted towards the Annual Fundraiser.

We need your help after each Mass at each Parish to sell event tickets, as well as hand out information on silent auction, in-kind donations and sponsorships to all parishioners!

Please consider signing up for a short shift and this time will go towards your volunteer hours.

Calendar of Events

Oct. 26 Packer or Team Jersey Dress Day/uniform bottoms Early Dismissal SMC -11:15 RC - 11:30 -Afternoon Parent Teacher Conferences 12:30-3:00

Oct. 27 No School

Oct. 31 Preschool and Kindergarten may wear costumes, Grades 1-8 Halloween Dress Down - see Principal Franz's letter above for details.

Nov. 8 NDA Shadow Day

Nov. 9 Vision Screening/8th Grade Vocation Day

Nov. 11 School Auction Give Back to the Future

Nov. 17 Early Dismissal SMC -11:15 RC - 11:30/End of Trimester 1/ Teacher In-Service

Nov. 22 No School - Thanksgiving Break

Nov. 30 SAC Meeting/RC

GRACE Calendar Raffle 

New this year - the profits for all calendar raffles sold by November 1st will support our annual fundraiser - Give Back to the Future! There will not be a separate raffle in advance of the fundraiser, so this is an easy way for friends and family to support our school and annual fundraising event. 

This GRACE-wide fundraiser features $10,500 in total prize money and profits support third-source funding, with each school getting credit for calendars sold.  Raffle calendars are $20 each, and there are drawings scheduled every Wednesday and select other days throughout the 2024 calendar year starting January 1^st. 

Contact the FACS Calendar Raffle Co-Chairs, Bridget Erwin (bridget.m.erwin@gmail.com or 920.227.3788) or Danielle Bruder (danielle.valenta@gmail.com or 920.242.5090) with any questions.

Thank you for supporting our students and Catholic education for a bright future!

NDA News - October 

Preview Night: Thursday, November 2nd

Calling all 7th & 8th grade families! Preview Night is Thursday, November 2 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join us for our Preview Night and learn all about NDA. Register here.

New NDA Future Girls Soccer

Be part of the kickoff to the NDA Girls Soccer Futures Program! For more information, please fill out this form or email nbrowne56@yahoo.com

NDA Girls Lacrosse Assistant Lacrosse Coach Position 

The NDA Girls Lacrosse team is looking for an assistant coach for this upcoming spring season. The position is linked here. If you are interested please reach out to Head Coach, Hailey Anderson at handerson@notredameacademy.com

NDA Future Softball

NDA Future Tritons Softball seeking players of all ages for 2024 season. Attend informational meeting Tuesday, October 24 at 6pm NDA Cafeteria.

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