School News
Friday, October 13, 2023
Video Message from the Principal
Mr. Tim Reichelt, Principal
Email: treichelt@soth-school.org
School: 920-477-3551 x 209
Cell: 920-952-0618
Grandparents Day
GaGa Ball Pit Reopened - THANK YOU!
We want to express our gratitude and THANKS to Jason Wolf and Dave Gitter for all of their hard work to reopen our GaGa Ball Pit on the Shepherd playground. THANKS also to the following families and businesses for their generous donations helping to replace the sand with heavy duty rubber mats:
Alexander-Wolfe Family
Apex Equipment Consulting LLC (Bode Family)
Benike-Immel Family
Denny Rahn Excavating
Diaz Family
Gitter Family
Haubenschild Family
Kleiber Trucking Incorporated
Rentmeester Family
Shanahan/McCullough Family
The joy on the kids' faces as they play in the GaGa Pit again is a testament to the positive impact you've had. Your contributions have reopened a space for laughter, friendship, and fun that will be cherished for years to come.
Thank you again to all involved for your time and generosity! We're incredibly fortunate to have such wonderful individuals and businesses supporting Shepherd of the Hills.
Green for Trent - 10/18
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Students and Staff are encouraged to wear green tops with dress code bottoms on Wednesday, October 18. We will be remembering Shepherd of the Hills Alumni, Trent Schueffner, at the 8:30 am All School Mass.
FDL County Health Dept. Flu Clinic
The Fond du Lac County Health Department will be offering flu mist (intranasal) at Shepherd of the Hills on Wednesday, October 18 after Mass. Flu vaccine is recommended every year by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This program is provided at no cost to you.
Students in grades 3K-12 will be able to receive the flu vaccine during the school day without a parent being present. If you feel your child will not be cooperative, or if you feel your child could use staff assistance such as helping to hold your child, please check the box on the consent form. We will plan to have increased staff and/or volunteers for our elementary school aged children.
If you would like your child to receive a flu vaccine:
- LAST CHANCE: Please fill out and return the consent form by Monday, October 16
- The Intranasal FluMist will be the primary vaccine method this year UNLESS your child needs the injectable vaccine due to a medical condition. Please be sure to fill out the consent form accurately for this reason.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held at Shepherd of the Hills on Thursday, October 19 from 3:30 - 7:30 pm and on Friday, October 20 from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. (There is no school on Friday.) Please sign up for a 15-minute conference with your child's teacher. Specialist teachers will also be available.
Seroogy's Candy Bar Fundraiser
Pick Up Candy at Parent/Teacher Conferences
Seroogy's Candy Bars can be picked up at school during Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Each bar sells for $2.00.
Opt Out - $75.00
1 Box - $136.00
2 Boxes - $272.00
3 Boxes - $408.00
4 Boxes - $544.00
Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair is Coming to Shepherd of the Hills!
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. ANDβas alwaysβevery purchase at the Fair benefits our school.
Hereβs what you need to know about the big event, which will take place on the following days:
Saturday, October 14 - 3:30 - 5:30 pm - Scholastic Book Fair - Saturday (Coffee House)
Sunday, October 15 - 9:00 - 10:30 am - Scholastic Book Fair - Sunday (Coffee House)
Monday, October 16 - 3:00 - 3:30, 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Scholastic Book Fair (Coffee House)
Tuesday, October 17 - 3:00 - 3:30 pm - Scholastic Book Fair (Coffee House)
Thursday, October 19 - 3:30 - 7:30 pm - Scholastic Book Fair (Coffee House)
Friday, October 20 - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scholastic Book Fair (Coffee House)
Say goodbye to cash and hello to eWalletβyour childβs digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each childβs eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy.
Help is needed!
If you are able to help with check out at the Book Fair on the following days, please sign up through the 23-24 Volunteer Sign Up.
- Saturday, October 14 - After 4:00 pm Mass
- Thursday, October 19 - 5:30 - 7:30 pm
- Friday, October 20 - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Wellness Day - 10/23
What brings WELLNESS to your mind, body and soul? A hike on a beautiful trail, yoga and mediation, a good movie with a bowl of buttery popcorn, writing in your journal, family time? Whatever it may be, you will have an opportunity to have a DAY OF WELLNESS on Monday, October 23.
We are asking all students and staff to 'snap a selfie' of something you did during your wellness day, print it off, and bring it to school by Wednesday, October 25. Don't have a printer? You can email your photo to your classroom teacher too! These photos will then be displayed on a "Wellness board" in our hallway for all to see.
Enjoy YOUR wellness day!
Trunk or Treat 2023 RSVP
Student Council Dress Up Day - 10/27
β€οΈ π€ Red & White, Wisconsin Badger Day
Student Council would like everyone to wear their badger gear or red and white to support the Wisconsin Women's Volleyball team. They are still undefeated!
All Saints Day Celebration
Wednesday, November 1 at the 8:30 am All School Mass
5K β 3rd grade children will be dressing up as their favorite Saint and taking part in a procession at the All Saint's Day Mass on Wednesday, November 1 at 8:30 am! Please return the attached All Saints Day form to let your child's teacher know what saint your child will dress as.
Veterans Day at Shepherd - Friday, November 10
All are welcome to attend our student led, Veterans Day Prayer Service in Shepherd of the Hills Church on Friday, November 10, immediately following the 8:30 am Mass.
This years guest speaker will be Shepherd of the Hills Principal, Mr. Tim Reichelt, Cpl United States Marine Corp.
If you, or a veteran you know, did not receive a student-made invitation last year and would like one this year, please email with the veteran's name, rank, branch of military service, and address to Wendy Pelletier, Music Teacher at wpelletier@soth-school.org.
Summer Mission Trip Opportunity
Youth Group - 10/26/2023
Hot Lunch Calendar - October
October - November
Saturday, October 14 & Sunday, October 15
Selling Seroogy's Candy Bars after Weekend Masses
3:30 - 5:30 pm - Scholastic Book Fair - Saturday (Coffee House)
9:00 - 10:30 am - Scholastic Book Fair - Sunday (Coffee House)
Monday, October 16
MAP Testing - Make-Up Day
3:00 - 3:30, 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Scholastic Book Fair (Coffee House)
Tuesday, October 17
3:00 - 3:30 pm - Scholastic Book Fair (Coffee House)
Wednesday, October 18 - πGreen & Khaki Dress Code
8:30 am - All School Mass (Mass for Trent Schueffner)
Wear Green Shirts with Dress Code Bottoms
10:20 am - Activity Period - Rosary
FDL Health Dept. Flu Vaccination Clinic (after Mass)
Thursday, October 19
3:30 - 7:30 pm - Parent/Teacher Conferences
3:30 - 7:30 pm - Scholastic Book Fair (Coffee House)
Seroogy's Candy Pick Up
Friday, October 20
No School
8:30 am - 12:30 pm - Parent/Teacher Conferences
8:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scholastic Book Fair (Coffee House)
Seroogy's Candy Pick Up
Saturday, October 21 & Sunday, October 22
Selling Seroogy's Candy Bars after Weekend Masses
Monday, October 23
No School - Wellness Day
Thursday, October 26
5:15 - 6:45 pm - Trunk or Treat Family Activity
Friday, October 27 - β€οΈπ€Red & White Wisconsin Badger Day
Tuesday, October 31 - π Orange & Black for Halloween π
Wednesday, November 1 - Maroon & Khaki Dress Code
8:30 am - All School Mass (All Saints Day - Saint Procession (3K-3))
10:20 am - Activity Period - Be Kind Theme Assembly
Thursday, November 2
All Souls Day
Friday, November 3 - β€οΈ Kind T-Shirt Day
Monday, November 6
6:00 pm Virtual Home & School Meeting
Wednesday, November 8 - Maroon & Khaki Dress Code
7:15 - 7:45 am - Donuts with Dad
8:30 am - All School Mass
10:20 am - Activity Period - Buddies
Friday, November 10 - π΄βͺπ΅ Red, White & Blue Day
8:30 am - Mass
Veterans Day Prayer Service & Assembly
Poinsettia Sale Begins
Wednesday, November 15 - Maroon & Khaki Dress Code
8:30 am - All School Mass
10:20 am - Activity Period - Rosary & Adoration
Wednesday, November 22 - Friday, November 24
No School - Thanksgiving Break
Monday, November 27
End of the First Trimester
Wednesday, November 29 - Maroon & Khaki Dress Code
8:30 am - All School Mass
10:20 am - Activity Period - Don't Bug Me, I'm Reading! Assembly
Friday, December 1
First Trimester Report Cards via Email
Sunday, December 3
Advent Begins
Kind Shirt Dates
Students should wear their 'Be the I in KIND' T-shirts on the following Fridays this school year:
β€οΈ Friday, December 1
β€οΈ Friday, January 5
β€οΈ Friday, February 2
β€οΈ Friday, March 8
β€οΈ Friday, April 5
β€οΈ Friday, May 3
Box Tops for Education
Use referral code BOC32XFZ to earn 25 Bonus Box Tops! π
Raise Right - Scrip
πPlan ahead...Scrip will not be processed on the following dates: π
- Sunday, December 17th
- Sunday, December 24th
- Sunday, December 31st
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
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
The school website address has changed from sothschool.weebly.com to soth-school.org and will be undergoing updates in the coming weeks. Classroom websites will also be getting a new look and we will share them soon!
23-24 Volunteer Sign Up
Help is needed! Volunteer to help with school events, fundraisers, and committees below.
The School Commission is looking for new members. Please consider joining School Commission as a member or taking on a larger role as an officer or on a sub-committee.
Each family is encouraged to sign up for a minimum of two volunteer activities.