Notre Dame of De Pere continues to make school safety a priority. We implement safety drills on a regular basis, which include fire, tornado, AED, lockdown and evacuation. Our buildings are equipped with safe entrances, built-in lock-down features, and security cameras throughout. In light of unfortunate events that have happened throughout the world and in partnership with the De Pere Police Department, we have adopted a school safety plan that provides students and staff with options to stay safe, make informed choices, and save as many lives as possible. Our staff receives on-going training related to A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) strategies for active threat situations. To learn more about A.L.I.C.E., please visit the A.L.I.C.E. training website: www.alicetraining.com. 

Notre Dame of De Pere (and all the GRACE schools) are in desperate need of additional substitute teachers. Could you help us out? We are willing to create a Notre Dame of De Pere only substitute list if you are only interested in subbing at our school or share your information on the general GRACE sub-list depending on your interest. You are also able to decide if you would like to be paid for your substitute services or use the hours towards your volunteer requirements. We are also willing to work with you to place subs in classrooms with age ranges that they feel most comfortable. Please reach out to Molly Mares to learn more!

There will be a bake sale on November 13 and 14 at Saint Xavier Parish, and 27 and 28 at Saint Mary Parish. All the profits from the bake sale are going towards the Notre Dame 8th Girl Scout Troop’s Silver Award Project. They are in the process of creating a Calming Room for West De Pere Middle School. A Calming Room is a space kids can use to relax, de-escalate, or relieve stress. Please consider purchasing a baked good or donate by either of these dates at church or donate a baked good using the 

We are nearing the end of the first trimester here at school! Hope your families have had time to enjoy the beautiful fall colors. I just wanted to share some things that we are doing in my Guidance classes. This Saturday, November 13th, is World Kindness Day. World Kindness Day is an international holiday that was formed in 1998, to promote kindness throughout the world and is observed annually on November 13 as part of the World Kindness Movement. It is observed in many countries. In your child’s Prek-5 class, we will be talking about kindness either this week or next. Many classes are doing activities related to kindness. Ask your child about what they did in class. I would love to hear what acts of kindness they did next time I see them in Guidance. Here is the link to the below chart on ways to show kindness. You can print off and have your child color in the ones that they complete. 

St. Francis – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e4aa4a628a57-parish

St. Mary - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e4aa4a628a57-stmary

Does your 6th-8th grade student enjoy singing? Would you like to hear them sing at the Diocese of Green Bay St. Francis Xavier Cathedral? 6th-8th grade students have the opportunity to lead the Church in song at the Cathedral on Sunday, January 9th at 9:00am. This Mass will be live streamed on the Cathedral’s website, aired on Relevant Radio, and presided over by Bishop David Ricken. This is a great opportunity for students to see what it’s like to rehearse with the Director of Music Ministry for the Cathedral, sing in the choir loft, and share their talents for so many people to hear!

Please sign your child up using the link below by Friday, December 10th so we have enough time to get music distributed and rehearse before and after Christmas Break.

Thanks for signing up! ~ Mrs. Lindholm

The GRACE Calendar Raffle sale will continue through the middle of December. THANK YOU to those who've already sold their calendars!  Our goal is to surpass last year's sales, and we are currently just over halfway to our goal. Let's keep the momentum going and exceed last year's sales! 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 KariJossart @ [email protected]

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. Athletics has the following volunteering opportunities available:

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.

Complete the background check here: eAppsDB (School Code: gbdioc04)

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.

All volunteers must sign and return the Diocesan Code of Pastoral Conduct for Volunteers Form to the school office each year.