Newsletter from Principal Franz

September 20, 2023

Dear Father Allouez School Community,

Sunday evening, September 17 was the GRACE Family Mass for the opening of the year. It was an inspiring experience. If you have never attended a 6:00 PM Mass at Prince of Peace the music is phenomenal. You should treat yourself to the experience. Each year we honor an outstanding volunteer from our school. As we all know there are many, many volunteers that are needed to make our community a success so it is extremely difficult to choose just one person. But this year we honored a parent who has been with Father Allouez for over 10 years. Below was my tribute to Ann Farone for the many ways and years of service she has given to Father Allouez School.  

In the heart of the Father Allouez School community, there is a role model of unwavering faith and boundless generosity—a dedicated volunteer whose commitment to our students, parents, and staff is outstanding. Today, I would like to honor Ann Farone for her willingness to serve our community with a heart overflowing with faith and smile that lights up our hallways.

Ann is a true guardian of the faith, and her unwavering devotion to sharing her spiritual journey with our school community has inspired us all. Whether it's baking cookies for the Nativity of Mary celebration, offering her time to organize playground supervisors so the teachers can get a break for lunch, or assisting in the school offices and classrooms, her tireless efforts have made our school a better place for everyone.

In honoring Ann Farone tonight, we not only celebrate her contributions but also express our deep gratitude for the love, warmth, and faith she brings to our school. Thank you, Ann, for being a shining example of faith, love, and selfless service. 

Thank you also to ALL of the families who give so generously to Father Allouez Catholic School.



Growing in GRACE,

Kay Franz

SCHOOL NEWS & EVENTS

FACS fall athletic pictures have been arranged with Harmann studios for Friday, September 29th. The scheduled time slots for each team are listed below. In order to get these done in a timely manner, we ask to have your players ready to go when their team is up.

Fall Sports Pictures - Friday, September 29th

330 - 350 = 7th and 8th Soccer

350 - 410 = 5th and 6th VB

420 - 440 = 7th and 8th VB

440 - 500 = 5th and 6th Soccer

Are you a woman looking for connection, rest, or encouragement on your journey with Jesus Christ? If so, consider joining myself, Kelly Klika, and other wonderful FACS women as we explore the Abiding Together Podcast. Plan to meet every other Wednesday (or as your schedule allows) from 9-10a after the Resurrection campus school mass beginning on October 4th. I’ll provide coffee and the discussion questions. Littles are most welcome. If you’ve never tuned in to this incredible podcast, here’s a link to an episode:

Abiding Together Podcast: Season 12 Episode 24 Check it out - it’s so good!

Email me at kjklika@gmail.com if you’re interested or would like more information. ***Please also let me know if you’d like to join but are unable due to work or another conflict during the day. If there’s interest, I’d absolutely consider facilitating another group at night.

Hello families!

Ready to discover the characters and stories your kids love? With expertly curated selections, plus the chance for your librarian to earn rewards for the library with every order, Scholastic Book Clubs is here for you all year long to boost your child’s reading enthusiasm and maybe even create moments of quality time you can share together!

Place an order of $25 or more and you can pick a FREE $5 book (use code READS at checkout) to add to your reader’s TBR pile!

Family Order Due Date: 10/11/23

SHOP OUR CLASS PAGE: https://orders.scholastic.com/YYH7N

SHOP FLYERS: https://clubs.scholastic.com/ms

Invite relatives and friends to help your child discover the pure joy of reading when you share our Class Page link. Every order benefits our library at Resurrection, helping me earn FREE books and resources that every child can enjoy.

After the books are delivered to Resurrection, I will then hand them out to the students who ordered when they come to book checkout on Thursdays.

Thank you for your support!

Mrs. Jenny Suda

Librarian, Resurrection Campus, GRACE

Sign up to fulfill your volunteer hours! 

To sign up and decorate a car or donate items, please visit:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050544ADAF22AAF85-44407201-trunk

Great Scott, it's time to get your tickets! 

Tickets are on sale now to our school's one and only FUNdraiser event: Give Back to the Future: A Totally 80’s Fundraising Flashback! Buy today and save big. Tickets are only $35 through Sunday, September 17 and will increase to $50 on Monday, September 18. Like totally don't miss out on this rad deal!

Get your tickets here: https://FACSGiveBack.givesmart.com

Planning for this gnarly event is underway now and we need YOUR help to make it a success. Check out the Sign-Up Genius link below to volunteer. Some specific areas of need are groups of families to lead a food station, volunteers to help with decor, and individuals willing to step up to learn this year and chair the auction next year. Not only does signing up help cover your service hour agreement, but it will also be a fantabulous time. Like, totally!

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

Service Hours Tracking

This 2023-2024 school year, the Site Advisory Council (SAC) is implementing a new volunteer tracking system, Track It Forward. This system will allow families to be able to track their own hours throughout the school year and notify families when volunteers are needed. Each family will be issued one login based on the email of the primary contact in the TADS account. Please watch your emails the next couple of days for the invite to arrive.

For guides on the system visit: https://fatherallouezschool.org/family-involvement/service-hours-tracking/

If you have any questions or a different email needs to be used, please contact FACSTracking@gmail.com.



Calendar of Events

Sept. 21 Family Back to School Night 5:00-7:00pm RC/

Sept. 21 Packer Dress Down (uniform bottoms) due to no school Friday.

Sept. 22 No School- Teacher In-service

Sept. 28-29 Camp Tekakwitha - Grade 6

Sept. 29 Sports Pictures after school

Oct. 10 Picture Retakes

Oct. 12 Goodies with Grown-Ups- SMC

Oct. 19 SAC Meeting 7:00 RC (note new time and location)

Oct. 21 Trunk or Treat - RC

NDA News - September 

Preview Night: Thursday, November 2nd

Save the date! Preview Night is Thursday, November 2nd. More information forthcoming this month.

NDA Middle School Dances

NDA will be offering two middle school dances this year: Friday, October 13th and Friday, April 5th. Middle school dances are for 7th and 8th grade students. 

NDA Football

Catholic Schools Night at NDA! For more information click here. 

NDA Girls Future Triton Basketball:

Girls in grades 2nd-8th are invited to sign up for Girls Future Triton Basketball. Visit www.ndagirlshoops.com or click here to register!  Questions? sarabrohde@gmail.com

NDA Future Triton Dance Program:

For more information regarding the Future Triton Dance Program click here. 

There are teams for 4K-8th grade dancers. Questions? NotreDameAcademyDance@gmail.com

Softball

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

NDA Boys Future Triton Basketball

A program overview / kick-off meeting will be held September 17th at 4:30pm in the commons at Notre Dame Academy. For more information regarding the program please click here.

NDA Girls Volleyball Important Dates

NDA Volleyball encourages you to come out and support your NDA Varsity VB Team

Important Dates:  

September 26th vs Ashwaubenon - Pink Out

October 3rd vs Sheboygan South - Youth Night

October 10th vs De Pere - Senior Night

More information to come

Ready to cheer on your fellow Wolves? Attend a cross country meet or soccer, volleyball and football game after school!

Check out the calendar to view all of our Fall Sports.

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