SMCHS News Update
Thursday, August 27, 2020
"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” Saint Teresa of Calcutta
SCHOOL NEWS
Upcoming Events
For a complete calendar listing, view our Google calendar online.
Friday, August 28: Connect Five Run
Tuesday, September 1: Zephyrs Spirit Wear Day
Thursday, September 3: 10th/9th Grades--School Pictures during Lunch
Friday, September 4: 12th/11th Grades--School Pictures during Lunch
Monday, September 7: No School--Labor Day
School Entry/Arrival Reminders
Students arriving between 7:30-7:40am can enter through the Commons door or the FAEC lobby door, in the back of the building.
Students by grade will wait in the following areas:
- Freshman--gym
- Sophomores--FAEC
- Juniors/Seniors--Commons
A Day in the Life!
Enjoy this video of the Zephynator walking us through what a day at school will look like.
Our New Class Schedule!
Host Families Needed
Substitute Teachers Needed!
Fall Sports!
Below are the fall sports that we offer, along with the head coach’s name and email address, along with sport start dates:
Head Coach Contacts
Cross Country (co-ed) – Chad McCartney, coachchadmccartney@gmail.com
Football - Jeremy Clifton, jclifton@smcatholicschools.org
Soccer (Boys) - Sean Johnson, coachspj@gmail.com
Tennis (Girls) - Lizzy Auth, lizzyba@gmail.com
Volleyball - Mike Mauritz, zephyr.volleyball@gmail.com
Fall Sports Start Dates
Cross Country/Tennis – Monday, August 17
Soccer/Football/Volleyball - Monday, September 7
SCHOOL CHAPLAIN NEWS
First Friday Mass / Chapel Adoration
First Friday mass and monthly adoration will begin on Friday, September 4 in the high school chapel. Unfortunately, for now, we are unable to invite guests to mass. Please pray with us in spirit and pray that we may welcome everyone to join us again soon.
School Liturgy
Students will participate in liturgy each week on Wednesdays. We will rotate mass attendance by class, with the remainder of the school attending virtually. Those attending virtually will have an opportunity to receive communion and confession in the school chapel after mass. Again, we are not able to invite guests at this time.
Welcome Fr. Mark Mleziva!
"I am so excited to join the SMC family! A little about me--I grew up in the country south of Luxemburg, Wisconsin, where I attended Catholic elementary school at St. Mary's in Luxemburg, and then public middle and high school at Luxemburg-Casco. I graduated from high school in 2006 and attended UW-Madison on a full ride golf caddie scholarship. I graduated from UW-Madison in 2011 with a degree in Secondary Education--Social Studies. It was during my time at UW-Madison that I felt called to the priesthood and accordingly, after college, I applied to be a seminary for the Diocese of Green Bay. I spent two years studying at St. Francis de Sales Seminary in Milwaukee, and then four years studying in Rome at the Pontifical North American College. I was ordained a priest in 2017 and was first assigned to St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Manitowoc and as chaplain to Roncalli High School. After one year, I was assigned as the Vocation Director for the Diocese, which is still my current role. I can't wait to meet the students and families at SMC!"
SCHOOL COUNSELING NEWS
Counselor Assignments
Mrs. Castagna works with students whose last names begin with A-N.
Mrs. Van Camp works with students whose last names begin with O-Z.
Course Fees
Students taking CAPP and Blended Education classes will receive an invoice from the business office within the first two weeks of class.
October 14 PSAT - Optional Testing for Juniors
The PSAT/NMSQT is the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. This test provides practice for the SAT, the opportunity to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation scholarship programs, and helps students prepare for other standardized assessments, like the ACT. This test is optional. An email with full details will be sent to parents of juniors in the next few weeks.
AP Exams
AP exam registration for yearlong courses will take place in the fall. Test order forms will be distributed by AP teachers during classes in October. Testing fees are $95 per test. Tests for AP classes which begin in the Spring will be ordered in the Spring.
Virtual College Fairs
Wisconsin Education Fairs are going virtual with over 100 colleges, universities, military branches, and specialty schools. Each month they offer a virtual college fair from 3 - 5 p.m., followed by a 5 - 6 p.m. interactive financial aid presentation. Click here for the Fall Schedule and Spring Schedule. Check out this video on how students register and navigate through the events. Register Now!
Virtual College Exploration Event
The Wisconsin Association for College Admissions Counseling (WACAC) is an organization that brings college representatives and high school counselors together to help students find their college fit. WACAC is sponsoring Virtual College Exploration Events now through September 3. At each session, colleges and universities will give various presentations to help you in your college search. Some sessions will include general information about how to write your college essay, financial aid, or being undecided on your major. Other sessions will allow you to learn about a specific college (UW-Madison, Marquette, DePaul, etc.). There are over 80 sessions to choose from. Click here to see the sessions and register.
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications open Oct 1st. The
FAFSA determines eligibility for grants, work-study, and student loans so be sure to apply early. Contact the Financial Aid Office of schools you have applied to with any questions. College Goal Wisconsin is an organization which provides free help completing the FAFSA. While all of their in-person FAFSA completion events have been cancelled, they will be offering virtual events on October 7, 14, 21, and 28, November 4 and 11. Click here for details.
St. Mary Catholic High School
Email: sthelen@smcatholicschools.org
Website: www.smcatholicschools.org
Location: 1050 Zephyr Drive, Neenah, WI, USA
Phone: 920-722-7796
Facebook: www.facebook.com/smcatholicschools/