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February 28, 2024
Dear Parents,
A few things to note before we embark on a much-anticipated spring break:
- The 2nd trimester report card and winter STAR Testing report was sent home today with your child in an envelope. Please look for that and bring it with you to your parent teacher conference on Thursday or Friday of this week if you have any questions.
- We are celebrating Read Across America on Friday. This is in honor of Dr. Suess’s Birthday. Yikes Stripes! We will have a no dress code day and students will be encouraged to wear stripes like the Cat in the Hat or dress as any other Dr. Suess character.
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Friday, March 1st is an early dismissal day, 11:15 at the St. Matthew Campus and 11:30 at the Resurrection Campus. THERE WILL BE NO AFTER CARE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST.
- Middle School Students, grade 5 - 8, are attending a play at the Weidner Center on Monday, March 11, 2024. All students should wear a uniform on that day.
As we look forward to the break I hope you have some time to spend with your loved ones, engage in some activities that bring you joy, whether it’s a family vacation, a leisurely stroll in nature or enjoying a good book, I hope you find moments of rest and relaxation that nourish your soul.
As we look ahead to the remainder of the school year, let's continue to work together to support our students' academic growth, social-emotional well-being, and overall development. With your continued partnership, I am confident that we will finish this year on a high note, celebrating the remarkable achievements of our students and staff.
Wishing you all a safe, restful, and rejuvenating spring break. Let's come back refreshed and ready to make the most of the time we have left together this school year.
Growing in GRACE,
Kay Franz
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Don’t Forget
Family Lent Project on the Mass
Grades 5 - 8
Here is the Link with the full explanation.
Link to Family Lent Project
The Event is scheduled for March 21st. Please let us know how many in your family will attend the Dinner following the Mass.
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Online Payments for Your Child's Lunch Account are Now Available! (Desktop version ONLY)
Great news! You can now use PowerSchool (desktop version) to deposit money into your child's account! The process is simple and allows you to designate how much should go to each child in your family.
**This is NOT available in the app. When using a phone browser, click the arrow on the upper left to expand/view the menu and select "Balance
¡Los pagos en línea para la cuenta de almuerzo de su hijo ya están disponibles! (SOLO versión de escritorio)
¡Una gran noticia! ¡Ahora puede usar PowerSchool (versión de escritorio) para depositar dinero en la cuenta de su hijo! El proceso es simple y le permite designar cuánto debe destinarse a cada niño de su familiar.
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¡Haga clic aquí para obtener instrucciones paso a paso!
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Utilice ESTE ENLACE para acceder a PowerSchool. (o cualquier forma en que normalmente acceda a nuestro sitio específico PowerSchool Parent también está bien). Tenga en cuenta que las instrucciones incluyen un enlace genérico ya que fueron proporcionado por Revtrack.
**Esto NO está disponible en la aplicación. Cuando utilice el navegador de un teléfono, haga clic en la flecha en la parte superior izquierda para expandir/ver el menú y seleccione "Saldo"
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Time To Order Your 2023.2024 Yearbook
Best pricing for books is available until March 15th. After March 15th prices will increase and no upgrades will be available.
Please visit the below link to order today.
LINK: harmann.com/ordering
School Specific Code: FACSYB
If you are in need of alternative ordering options please contact Harmann Studios Customer Care Team at 1-800-236-8910.
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Optional Parent Teacher Conferences
Conferences are February 29 from 4-7 pm and March 1 from 12:30 -3:00pm. Please sign-up using the teacher links below. Note Mrs. Ihlenfeldt and Mrs. Van Schyndel are listed under the Res Teacher Links but are open for conferences for both campuses. Check the dates and locations where they are on the sign-up.
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FACS Families -
As we reflect on the incredible success of this year's school fundraiser, we can't help but
envision an even more fantastic event next year. The key ingredient? Your involvement!
Our school community is a powerhouse of talent, enthusiasm, and creativity, and with
your unique skills and passion, we can take our fundraising efforts to new heights.
Imagine the impact we can make when we come together as a team.
Whether you're a marketing wizard, a social media maven, or simply someone with a
heart for making a difference, there's a place for you. Your support and involvement will
not only contribute to the success of our annual event but also create lasting memories
and a sense of community spirit.
Let's turn next year's fundraiser into a celebration of collaboration, positivity, and fun! I
invite you to join the fundraiser planning committee, share your ideas, and help make a
significant impact on the educational experience of our children.
If you're interested, please connect with Heather Milbach at h.brosig.milbach@gmail.com and we can explore how your talents and interests align with our fundraising goals. Together, we can make a real difference and show our children the power of community involvement.
We look forward to creating something amazing together!
Warm regards,
The FACS Site Advisory Council
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Register for NDA and SNC Athletics Camps
Click here for a master list of all upcoming St. Norbert College and Notre Dame Academy athletics camps! GRACE is proud to partner with our CatholicLink schools to provide these opportunities.
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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).
Family Order Due Date: 03/06/2024
SHOP OUR CLASS PAGE: https://orders.scholastic.com/YYH7N
SHOP FLYERS:https://clubs.scholastic.com/all-flyers
Please be sure to order using the link above with my code YYH7N. You should see my name (Mrs. Suda) on the order, not your child’s homeroom teacher. 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.
Thank you for your support!
Mrs. Jenny Suda
Librarian, Resurrection Campus, GRACE
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Alpha Starts Up Again on Sunday, January 21
We will be restarting Alpha again on Sunday, January 21! Alpha is a video series that invites us to explore some of life’s biggest questions. Each session lasts roughly 90 minutes and includes snacks, a video, and discussion with other FACS parents. Everyone is invited to participate, regardless of their faith background.
Even if you didn’t attend our first sessions in December, you are more than welcome to join us. The dates and times for the remainder of the year are listed below and we’d love to have you for as many as you can make. To make it easier for parents to attend, we are offering free child care at each session. Simply sign up here (https://forms.gle/qM25TeEKSt8Pd72HA) so we can plan for food and child care.
Questions about Alpha? Contact Peter Weiss (peterweiss@uwalumni.com).
- Session 8 - Sunday, March 17, 3:30 - 5:00 in the St. Matthew Gathering Space
- Session 9 - Sunday, March 24, 3:30 - 5:00 in the St. Matthew Gathering Space
- Session 10 - Sunday, April 7, 3:30 - 5:00 in the St. Matthew Gathering Space
- Session 11 - Sunday, April 14, 3:30 - 5:00 in the St. Matthew Gathering Space
- Session 12 - Sunday, April 21, 3:30 - 5:00 in the St. Matthew Gathering Space
- Session 13 - Sunday, April 28, 3:30 - 5:00 in the St. Matthew Gathering Space
|  | Alpha is made possible in part by a grant from the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay, Inc. |
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GRACE Financial Aid - Deadline May 1st
For consideration of tuition assistance for children enrolled in grades K-8 (K-12 at St. John Paul II Classical School/Chesterton Academy), please complete and submit your GRACE Financial Aid application before May 1, 2024.
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Complete online enrollment at https://mytads.com/ if you have not already done so
- Complete the online financial aid application and provide the supporting. documentation to TADS as instructed.
- The online financial aid application form will require you to enter an Access Code. This Code was provided to you when you completed the online enrollment process. If you no longer have this Code, contact GRACE support staff at the contact information provided below.
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Applications that are submitted and completed prior to May 1st will undergo review in May with award determinations made and communicated to families the first week of June.
- Families who have applied to the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program do not apply for GRACE Financial Aid.
For questions or assistance, please call 920-499-7330, option 2 or email graceoffice@gracesystem.org.
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2023 Tax Season & Tuition Information
Wisconsin Tax Deduction for Tuition Expense
Tax legislation signed into law gives Wisconsin taxpayers the opportunity to deduct private school tuition expenses from their taxable income. A subtraction from income is allowed for tuition expenses that are paid for any of the GRACE schools. Parents/guardians are eligible for a maximum deduction of $4,000 per child in grades K-8 and $10,000 per child in grades 9-12. Students transitioning from eighth to ninth grade are eligible for both deductions. Per state guidance, any amount spent on tuition and book fees are eligible for the deduction. Book fees include digital books, such as laptops or tablet fees issued by the school.
Tuition information for tax preparation is available to GRACE families online via GRACE’s enrollment management system, TADS.
- The TADS Household Paid Tuition Tax Report will provide a breakdown of payments made for the specified household’s tuition account during the tax year.
- When gathering information for tax preparation, GRACE families are to access their TADS account | select Billing | Billing Account Number | Reports | Household Paid Tuition Tax Report | enter the tax year (i.e. 2023) and submit.
- A quick link to this Report also appears at the TADS Billing Account – Tuition & Fees screen to access the Household Paid Tuition Tax Report.
- If you have questions or require assistance, please call TADS Family Support at (800) 477-8237 or GRACE at (920) 499-7330, option 2.
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Calling all GRACE dads!
Join Esto Vir at the upcoming men's conference to grow in your faith and meet other Catholic men from the Diocese. LINK
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Calendar of Events
Feb. 28 Report Cards Go Home
Feb. 29 Optional Parent/Teacher Conf. 4:00-7:00pm
March 1 Early Dismissal SMC 11:15 RC 11:30
March 1 Optional Parent/Teacher Conf. 12:30-3:00pm
March 4-8 No School Spring Break
March 11 Classes Resume
March 15 Resurrection Parish Fish Fry
March 19 SAC Meeting 6:00pm SMC
March 21 Middle School Religion Fair Exhibit
March 22 Resurrection Fish Fry
March 29 Good Friday No School
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Come join in the fun and volunteer for the Res Parish Lenten Fish Fry crew. Sign up today!
Fish Fry Dates:
March 15th
March 22nd
Click here to sign up
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NDA News - February
Class of 2028:
We are still accepting applications for the Class of 2028. The application is linked here.
Save the Date: Spanish Placement Exam:
SAVE THE DATE! The Spanish placement exam can be taken by any incoming freshman that has already registered at Notre Dame Academy for the 2024-2025 school year to help determine whether the student should be placed in a Spanish I or Spanish II course. If you know that you would like your son/daughter to start in Spanish I, he/she should NOT take the placement exam. Incoming freshmen interested in enrolling in Spanish II must take the placement exam. The test will be offered on-site at NDA on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 9:00 – 10:00 AM. If there is a conflict with this date, please note that the make-up test date will be Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 3:30-4:30pm. Students MUST make one of these dates in order to enroll in Spanish 2.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Stover at 920-429-6175 or astover@notredameacademy.com.
Notre Dame Dance Team:
Information for the 2024/2025 Future Triton Dance season will be released soon!
New to our program and don't want to miss out on all of the details? Fill out the form to receive all of the information as it becomes available!
Girls Volleyball Clinic:
Girls VB will be holding its annual Spring Clinic for girls in grades 5th - 8th grade. Tentative times:
6:00-7:30: 5th & 6th Grade
7:30-9:00- 7th & 8th Grade
Dates: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
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
Save the Date: Spring Middle School Dance
Our next middle school dance for all 7th and 8th grade students is Friday, April 5th
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