February 23, 2022
Important Dates

  • Feb. 25: 11:30 Early Dismissal; End of 2nd trimester
  • Mar. 2: Ash Wednesday, 7th Grade All School Mass
  • Mar. 2: Report Cards Sent Home
  • Mar. 4: First Friday Dress Down Day
  • Mar. 10: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:30
  • Mar. 11: Parent Teacher Conferences 12:00-3:30
  • Mar. 14-18: No School - Spring Break
Staffing Update
At the close of the 2021-2022 school year, Mrs. Paige Lindholm (music/band) and Mrs. Kirsten Dean (library media specialist) will both be moving out of state with their families. Please join me in thanking them for their service and talents shared with our students and in praying for God's guidance in their new adventures. Both will continue to serve in their respective roles through the end of the school year. These openings will be posted to WECAN in the near future in hopes of securing top talent early this spring. If you have a contact who may be interested, please direct them to the posting or invite them to reach out to Molly Mares directly.  
Site Advisory Council Opening
The Site Advisory Council (SAC) has an opening for the 2022-23 school year, with transition planning beginning in spring! If you are interested in helping promote our wonderful school, please consider the Marketing Chair role (fulfills annual service hour requirement). To express interest or to learn more, please reach out to Lori O'Connor ([email protected]) or click on the link below.

GRACE Schools 2022-23 Academic Calendar
SCRIP News
ThankScriping Day is Feb. 24 & 25. Click here for the details.

Take advantage of Kwik Trips 10% rebate. For more information click here
Kids Heart Challenge
Kids Heart Challenge™ is wrapping up soon!
 
The American Heart Association appreciates YOU and all that you do to help others by participating in Kids Heart Challenge. Our road trip will be ending soon, but there is still time to help others.
 
Together we are helping kids like:
 
  • Jaeden – Open heart surgery at 2 months
  • Julia – Awaiting a heart transplant
  • Finn – 18 heart surgeries before he was 6 years old
  • YOUR CHILDREN – staying active, eating heart-healthy foods and learning Hands-Only™ CPR to build a generation of lifesavers
 
Our donations are due this week!
Our activities are this week!
 
It’s not too late to register today at http://www2.heart.org/goto/notredameschool

 
School goal - $2,500.
 
Thank you so much for supporting our school and the American Heart Association!
Mrs. Lindholm Activities
Some fun activities to consider:

  • Come Watch Mrs. Lindholm's Handbell Choir Perform. Click here for the details.

  • Where will John Philip Sousa travel? Click here for the instructions.


Parent - Teacher Conferences
Spring Parent Teacher Conferences will be in person on March 10th (4:00-7:30) and 11th (12:00-3:30). Report cards will be going home with the students on Wednesday, March 2nd.

While second trimester conferences are optional, every family is invited to sign up for a conference. Sign up for the conferences will close on March 8th. If you need to change an appointment after March 8th please contact the teacher directly by email. You can only sign up for conferences using the website and not the app on your phone.
To sign up please follow these instructions
Order a Yearbook Today
It is time to purchase your yearbook! Please visit the below link to order today.


Best pricing for books is available until March 1st. After March 1st prices will increase and no upgrades will be available. 

If you are in need of alternative ordering options please contact Harmann Studios Customer Care Team at 1-800-236-8910.
ND Apparel Sale Feb. 11 - Feb. 23
Don't miss out on the Athletic spring apparel sale.
The sale opens 2/11/2022 and runs through 2/23/2022
No orders will be accepted after the deadline
Click the button below to place your order
2022-2023 Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year is happening!!!

Enroll early to take advantage of the lower non-refundable enrollment fee:

  • $100 - February 7-28, 2022
  • $125 - beginning March 1, 2022

For more information, click the links below:
2022 GRACE: Gold Summer Camp
The 2022 GRACE: Gold Camp Schedule and Course Catalog are available on the GRACE: Gold website for viewing! Early registration for camp opens on Monday, February 28. Click here for more details.
Rise Up Raiders Co-Chairs Wanted
Rise Up Raiders Co-Chairs Wanted!!!

We are looking for 1-2 creative, hardworking volunteers to join our 2 veteran co-chairs to lead our main school fundraiser next fall, Rise Up Raiders 2022! This FUNraising event provides an opportunity for school families to socialize as well as support our school. Responsibilities include planning, implementing and following up after the NDDP Rise Up Raiders Event. You will work with a network of committees to successfully carry out these objectives. For your commitment, you will receive 2 years of service hours (a value of $700).

Please contact Jill Murphy (SAC Fundraising chair) - [email protected] if you are interested or if you have questions. 
Staffing Needed for After School Program
Maintenance Openings
Camp Tekakwitha
Registration is open for summer camp at Camp Tekakwitha! If you’re looking for an exceptional Catholic summer experience spent soaking up God’s great creation through outdoor adventure and community, Camp Tek is just the thing. Feel welcome to email [email protected] or visit camptekakwitha.org for questions and further information. Come join us!”
Families can also be encouraged our social media pages (Facebook: @wicamptekakwitha + Instagram: camp_tekakwitha) for a glimpse of the fun and updates on the summer.
Athletics News
Please see the sports registration links below.
Registration will close on March 1st.


  • GRACE Schools 6th - 8th grade Boy's Volleyball spring league is forming. For more information click here
Library Donations

Library Donations Needed
Do you have books that are no longer being used at home? Do you have any legos, magnatiles, or building blocks that your family has grown out of? The school library would love to put these items to good use.
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.
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