Middle School News - 1/10/24
SMCS MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
January 10, 2024
Catholic Corner
Special Dress Code Days
Friday, 1/12: Packers/Sports Apparel Day (SMCS sports jerseys may NOT be worn)
Tuesday, 1/16: Zephyrs Spirit Wear Day
2024-2025 Calendar
SMCS Communications
SMCS will soon be piloting a new communication tool, BrightArrow. BrightArrow captures emails from PowerSchool. Please be sure that all parent information is up-to-date in PowerSchool, including mother and father emails, phone numbers, and addresses.
SMCS will send a test email from BrightArrow on Monday, January 15, around 1:00 p.m. The email will come from SMCS Communications and the subject line will read "SMCS Test Email Message." The email should be delivered to all mother and father emails currently in PowerSchool. If this test email is not received, please reach out to Kelly Beisenstein-Weiss (kbweiss@smcatholicschools.org) at your earliest convenience.
MS Spring Play
We are gathering interest for the upcoming spring play so that we can pick a show with the appropriate number of roles to fit our interested students. Show dates will be April 19-20. Rehearsals will begin in February and will be Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from approximately 3:30-5:00. A more specific schedule will be created once auditions are held and any conflicts are gathered from the cast. Please let the office know if you are interested in participating!
Chess Club is Back!
Chess Club is being offered again this year! Events will take place on Mondays from 3:30-4:30, with these planned dates:
February 5
March 4 & 18
April 8 & 22
May 6 & 20
Please sign up in the office. Space is limited.
Earth Club
It's not just about picking up trash, it's experiencing what it's like to help your planet! Recycle, plant new things, take care of the environment, and so much more!
Earth Club will meet on the second Tuesday of each month, from 3:30-4:30. The first meeting will be on February 13. Please sign up in the office.
Faith Involvement Hours
2nd Quarter Faith Involvement Hours are due on Wednesday, January 17. Please contact Rob (6th grade) at rsrnka@smcatholicschools.org or Maria (7th & 8th grade) at mschmitz@smcatholicschools.org with any questions.
Adoration at the Middle School
We are excited to bring our students to adoration on a monthly basis, but we need your help! Are you able to take an hour to spend with Jesus on Thursday, January 18 or Thursday, February 15? Sign up here.
Upcoming Youth Ministry Event
All students in grades 6-12 are invited to join this event. Sign up here!
Summer Missions 2024
Join the Neenah/Menasha parishes on Mission this summer! We have in-state and local missions, as well as out-of-state and the Steubenville conference. Come to one of our info meetings to learn more.
Informational meetings happening on:
- January 17 - 7:45pm at St. Mary, Menasha
- January 18 - 6pm at St. Gabriel, Neenah
Registration is now OPEN for Away Trips! Register at: https://www.smmneenah.org/summer-mission-registration
"Zephyrs Night" with the Wisconsin Herd
We are excited to announce the return of our very popular "Zephyrs Night" with the Wisconsin Herd on Wednesday, January 24, 2024! Last year, we were the largest group they hosted! With the purchase of tickets, our ZBC families will be able to:
- Pre-game watch (kids can sit courtside and watch player warm-ups + receive an autograph from some Herd players)
- High Five Tunnel (kids can join in the high five tunnel and get a free Herd T-shirt to high five the team on court during starting lineups)
- Post-game (Zephyrs families can come onto the court post game for a group photo, and shoot free throws)
Please see the flyer for more info! Look forward to seeing everyone there! Special thanks to Kristin Billings for organizing for us.
All Aboard for Turkey Bowling!
Don't wait... Registration closes January 25.
Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024, 1:00 p.m. Get ready for some kid-free fun on the ice at Payne's Point Hook and Spear Club in Neenah! Bundle up and get ready to throw some frozen foul on our turkey bowling ice lanes!
Arrive at the Clubhouse at 1pm, and bowling will start promptly at 1:30. Bowling is optional, cheering is required! Warm up in between matches in the cozy Clubhouse where there will be plenty of appetizers and drinks available. When darkness hits, the fun doesn’t end! Head inside for dinner, games and live entertainment by Pat Pedersen.
Click here to register.
Save the Date - Middle School Family Skate Night
On Tuesday, February 13, from 4-7pm, middle school students and their immediate family members are invited to an outdoor ice skating event at The Plaza in Downtown Neenah.
Admission and skate rental are free (sponsored by SMCS). More information is coming soon!
After School Care
After School Care services are available for our middle school students. If your child is still awaiting pick up at 3:30 PM, they will be placed in our After School Care program, which costs $5.50 per hour per child.
Please use this link if your middle school child needs after school care, available 3:30-5:30.
Lunch Volunteers
We are in need of 1-2 volunteers for lunch duty each day. No previous experience needed, must be Virtus trained. New this year: your first visit (and every third visit after that) earns an out of dress code pass for a student/staff member of your choice!
Sign up here! There are tabs across the top of this linked page that allow sign ups thru the end of the school year.
Important Dates...
Sunday, January 14: Tubing Adventure
Wednesday, January 17: Summer Missions Meeting
Thursday, January 18: Adoration at the Middle School, Summer Missions Meeting
Friday, January 19: End of Quarter 2
Monday, January 22: No School
Wednesday, January 24: Zephyrs Night with the Wisconsin Herd
Saturday, January 27: All Aboard Event - Turkey Bowling
Monday, January 29 - Friday, February 2: Catholic Schools Week
Monday: Mismatch Day
Tuesday: Dress Like a Teacher or Twin/Triplet Day
Wednesday: Loungewear Day (No Liturgy)
Thursday: Dress Like a Saint or Catholic College/Institution Day
Friday: Zephyr Spirit Wear Day (All System Mass 9:00)
Monday, February 5: Chess Club
Tuesday, February 6: Zephyr Spirit Wear Day, Builder's Club Meeting
Saturday, February 10: Overnight Lock-In
Tuesday, February 13: Middle School Family Skate Night
Thursday, February 15: Adoration at the Middle School
Friday, February 16 - Monday, February 19: No School
Helpful Links
- Attendance Email: smcmsattendance@smcatholicschools.org
- Virtus Training: Volunteer Hub
- Teacher Wish Lists - donate here!
- Big East Calendar
- SMCS Systemwide Calendar
- SMCS Staff & Teacher Directory
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/smcszephyrs
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