School News
Friday, January 26, 2024
Video Message from the Principal
Mr. Tim Reichelt, Principal
Email: treichelt@soth-school.org
School: 920-477-3551 x 209
Cell: 920-952-0618
Epiphany Door Blessings
Fr. Mark blessed the school doors on Wednesday after Mass. On the feast of the Epiphany, many Catholics bless their homes by writing the letters C, M, and B and the numbers of the year on the top of their front door frame with chalk.
This year, the sequence is: 20 + C + M + B + 24 This combination of letters and numbers holds a special meaning.
The letters represent two different things. First, they stand for the names of the three wise men: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. Secondly, they also represent the Latin blessing Christus mansionem benedicat, which translates to “May Christ bless this house (school).” The crosses between each figure signify our salvation through Christ.
Catholic Schools Week 2024
Join us for Catholic Schools Week Mass at 4:00 pm on Saturday, January 27 Open House in school will follow Mass from 5:00-6:00 pm.
- All Shepherd students attending the CSW Mass on January 27 should wear their maroon polo shirt and khakis. Students and teachers will sit in the left transept of church.
- Student projects will be on display throughout school.
- Hot dogs will be available with a freewill offering for the Fondy Food Pantry.
- Any Shepherd student who brings a friend or prospective family to Mass & Open House will receive an “Out of Uniform” pass.
Help spread the word about our amazing school!
Fondy Food Pantry - Food Drive
During Catholic Schools Week (January 29-February 2), Shepherd students will be holding a food drive for the Fondy Food Pantry. We will be collecting whole grain cereal, oatmeal, and granola bars.
- All families are encouraged to bring in two food items to be donated to help the hungry people in our community.
- All money collected for hot dogs after CSW Mass on January 27 will be donated to the Fondy Food Pantry.
Food donations can be put in the box outside the school office. Thank you for your generosity!
Franki Moscato Performance at Shepherd!
Franki appeared on the popular American Idol TV show in 2019 and won a golden ticket to perform. She travels around the country promoting her platform which includes "Be Kind," with a focus on anti-bullying, and teen suicide prevention. You can find more information at: https://frankijo.com/about/
All parents, grandparents, parishioners, and community members are invited to our school on Wednesday, January 31 to witness a stellar performance by Franki. She will have two different performances each geared toward specific age levels. At 9:30 am, 3K-3 students will hear and see Franki focus simply on examples of kindness and supporting music that encourage kids to be kind to those others who we know need it the most.
Then at 11:00 am, grades 4-8 will engage in a presentation that also includes kindness, but Franki will dive deeper and the conversation starts with anti-bullying, but infers suicide prevention.
This is a FREE event for all ages, both young and old. Bring your friends and family to an unforgettable morning at Shepherd!
Crewneck Sweatshirt Order
Orders due Tuesday, February 6
- Checks should be made payable to Hoppers.
- Please contact Miss Colwin with any questions.
Dinner Auction Gala
Live from Shepherd, It's Saturday Night!
Donations and Dinner Reservations are still being accepted!
Auction Website: http://bidpal.net/livefromshepherd
Girls on the Run 2024
Shepherd of the Hills GOTR Practices
Tuesdays and Wednesdays - after school until 4:30 pm
March 5 - May 14
Contact Sarah Haubenschild with any questions.
Long Lake Youth Baseball
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held at Shepherd of the Hills on Thursday, February 8 from 3:30 - 7:30 pm. Conferences are optional, however, it is recommended that you reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions or concerns about their progress.
Private School Tuition Tax Deduction 2023
Wisconsin provides an income tax deduction for individuals who pay private school tuition for their dependent children. It has no income limit, and taxpaying families can apply for an individual tax deduction after paying for K–12 private school tuition.
For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014, a subtraction from income is allowed for the amount paid to send your dependent child to an eligible private school. The subtraction is limited to $4,000 for tuition paid for an elementary pupil and $10,000 for a secondary pupil. Note: The subtraction is not allowed for amounts paid for private school tuition which were withdrawn from an Edvest or Tomorrow's Scholar college savings account.
RaiseRight - Scrip
Religious Education Fundraiser
SOTH Rams Basketball
Volunteers Needed for Home Basketball Games
We are looking for help during our home basketball games on the following dates:
- January 26
- February 2
- February 9
- February 23
Sign up for concession stand, clock, book, or hall monitor.
All families with a student playing basketball should sign up to help.
January 2024
Friday, January 26
Grades 4-8 Field Trip - RiverEdge Nature Center
5:30 pm - B Girls RAMS Basketball @ HOME vs. Holyland Black
6:30 pm - B Boys RAMS Basketball @ HOME vs. Holyland Black
7:30 pm - A Boys RAMS Basketball @ HOME vs. Holyland Black
January 27 - February 2 - Catholic Schools Week Celebration
Saturday, January 27 - Maroon & Khaki Mass Attire
4:00 pm - Catholic Schools Week Mass
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Open House & School Tours
Monday, January 29 - Spirit Wear/Maroon & Gold Day (with dress code bottoms)
11:00 am - Pep Rally
2:00 pm - CSW Relays
Tuesday, January 30 - Crazy Socks & Hat Day (with regular dress code)
Buddy Board Games in the Afternoon
Wednesday, January 31 - KIND Shirts & Khakis
8:30 am - All School Mass
9:30 & 11:00 am - Franki Moscato Performances
Valentines for Veterans
February 2024
Thursday, February 1 - Tie Dye Day (with dress code bottoms)
CSW Classroom Activities
3:00 pm - Middle School Dance & Open Gym
Friday, February 2 - Dress as a Shepherd Teacher or Staff Member Day
1:00 pm - Parents as Teachers Event
5:30 pm - B Girls RAMS Basketball @ HOME vs. Holyland Orange
6:30 pm - B Boys RAMS Basketball @ HOME vs. Holyland Orange
7:30 pm - A Boys RAMS Basketball @ HOME vs. Holyland Orange
Tuesday, February 6
3:00 - 4:30 pm - Girls Basketball Practice
Wednesday, February 7 - Maroon & Khaki Dress Code
100th Day of School
8:30 am - All School Mass
10:20 am - Activity Period - KIND Theme Assembly
3:00 - 5:00 pm - Boys Basketball Practice
Thursday, February 8
Parent/Teacher Conferences (Optional) 3:30 - 7:30 pm
Friday, February 9
Teacher Inservice Day - No School
5:30 pm - B Girls RAMS Basketball @ HOME vs. WCHSA
6:30 pm - B Boys RAMS Basketball @ HOME vs. WCHSA
7:30 pm - A Boys RAMS Basketball @ HOME vs. WCHSA
Monday, February 12
Wellness/Teacher Planning Day - No School
Tuesday, February 13
Family Life Instruction Begins
2:40 pm - Lock Up the Alleluia
3:00 - 4:30 pm - Girls Basketball Practice
6:00 pm - Virtual School Commission Meeting
Wednesday, February 14 - Maroon & Khaki Dress Code
Ash Wednesday & Valentines Day
8:30 am - All School Mass
10:20 am - Activity Period - Buddies
12:00 pm - Online Silent Auction Bidding Begins!
3:00 - 5:00 pm - Boys Basketball Practice
Thursday, February 15
Dinner Auction Set Up
Friday, February 16
Dinner Auction Set Up
5:30 pm - B Girls RAMS Basketball @ Holy Trinity, Kewaskum
6:30 pm - B Boys RAMS Basketball @ Holy Trinity, Kewaskum
7:30 pm - A Boys RAMS Basketball @ Holy Trinity, Kewaskum
Saturday, February 17
5:00 pm - Dinner Auction Gala
6:30 pm - Invocation & Dinner/Silent Auction Closes
7:30 pm - Live Auction Begins
Sunday, February 18
9:00 am - Dinner Auction Clean Up
Wednesday, February 21 - Maroon & Khaki Dress Code
8:30 am - All School Mass
10:20 am - Activity Period - Rosary
Thursday, February 22
10:00 - 11:15 am - Little Lambs
KIND Shirt Dates
Students should wear their 'Be the I in KIND' T-shirts on the following Fridays this school year:
❤️ Friday, March 8
❤️ Friday, April 5
❤️ Friday, May 3
School Email Addresses
Homeroom Teachers
3K & 4K, Mrs. Kelly Schisel - kschisel@soth-school.org
Kindergarten, Mrs. Lori Freund - lfreund@soth-school.org
First Grade, Mrs. Robbi Hughes - rhughes@soth-school.org
Second Grade, Miss Nici Colwin - ncolwin@soth-school.org
Third Grade, Mrs. Amelia Petersen - apetersen@soth-school.org
Fourth & Fifth Grade, Mrs. Taylor Mueller - tmueller@soth-school.org
Sixth Grade, Ms. Katie Schaalma - kschaalma@soth-school.org
Seventh & Eighth Grade, Miss Abbey Carter - acarter@soth-school.org
Specialist Teachers & Staff
Art, Mrs. Jodie Baumhardt - jbaumhardt@soth-school.org
Child Care, Mrs. Sue Goebel - childc@soth-school.org
Lunch, Mrs. Rita Marcin - rmarcin@soth-school.org
Music, Ms. Wendy Pelletier - wpelletier@soth-school.org
👉NEW EMAIL - Pastor, Fr. Mark Jones - fr.markj@reagan.com
Phy Ed, Mr. Brady Thomas - bthomas@soth-school.org
Principal, Mr. Tim Reichelt - treichelt@soth-school.org
Religion, Mrs. Karen Schreiner - kschreiner@soth-school.org
School Secretary, Mrs. Jennifer Hively - jhively@soth-school.org
Spanish, Mrs. Nubia Torres - ntorres@soth-school.org
Technology, Mr. Robb Holden - rholden@soth-school.org