SMCHS Newsletter
SMCHS NEWSLETTER
November 1, 2023
Upcoming Events
Thursday, November 2: Last day of Quarter 1 | State Send Off 9:20am | SMCS Spirit Wear Day
Friday, November 3: NO SCHOOL | Staff Professional Development
Monday, November 6: Freshmen Retreat
Tuesday, November 7: Spirit Wear Day
Thursday, November 9: Mass @9:21am
Friday, November 10: First Friday Mass | Adoration
Saturday, November 11: All Aboard
New High School Staff
We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to two new additions to our High School and Middle School family. As we continue to grow and enrich our educational community, we are excited to introduce you to Mr. Mike Picard and Miss Hayley Eastman, who are joining our dedicated team of educators.
Mr. Mike Picard – Campus Minister:
Mr. Mike Picard recently joined our school community as the Campus Minister. In just two short weeks, he has already made a positive impact by beginning to build strong relationships with our students. Mr. Picard's role is pivotal in guiding and supporting our students on their faith journey. We are thrilled to have him on board to nurture their spiritual development and provide valuable guidance throughout their time here.
Miss Hayley Eastman – Drama Teacher:
We are equally excited to introduce Miss Hayley Eastman, our new Drama Teacher. Miss Eastman will be instrumental in fostering the creative and artistic talents of our students. For those interested in adding drama to their second semester classes, please reach out to Mr. Post or Mrs. Hall.
We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Mike Picard and Miss Hayley Eastman to our school community, and we look forward to the positive impact they will have on our students' growth and development. As always, we appreciate your continued support and involvement in your child's education.
Freshmen Retreat
On Monday, November 6, the freshmen class will be going to Camp Tekakwitha in Shawano for a day of prayer and activities. Freshmen and their parents received an email with complete details.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Key Club will be sponsoring 10 local families for Thanksgiving this year. Each first hour class will be asked to bring a specific item November 9-15. Additional items needed include:
- macaroni and cheese
- peanut butter
- pasta
- cereal
- goldfish and/or cheez-it crackers
- granola bars
Key Club has funds to purchase turkeys but would welcome financial donations to help offset the cost. Cash donations or checks made payable to SMCS can be given to Ms. Knecht. Thank you for helping families in need enjoy a wonderful meal this Thanksgiving!
Spirit Stop Update
Thank you to all who have utilized the new Spirit Stop! We are continuing to add new designs, styles and sizes. Shop online here. The next deadline for orders to be filled is this Friday, November 3.
The first round of orders have been received and should be coming home with students. We are still waiting for our orders of all Twill designs. You will be notified once these orders have been received. Thank you for your patience.
Zephyrs Athletics
Send Off
Our varsity boys soccer and girls volleyball teams both earned their way to the WIAA State Championship Tournament this weekend! See below for ticket information. Please note all adults/students/children will need a ticket.
We will be having a send off for the boy's soccer and girls volleyball teams on Thursday, November 2 at 9:20am in the high school gymnasium. All are welcome to attend and should enter through the Commons doors in the back of the high school.
Boys Soccer
Order your tickets HERE for Friday’s state semi-final game. All seating is general admission. St. Mary Catholic will play Washburn/Bayfield at 4:30pm in the WIAA State Semi-Final at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee.
Girls Volleyball
Order discounted tickets HERE for Friday’s state semi-final match. This is a discounted rate for SMC families and fans. Use this code to get the discount: S6GTEAM4. All seating is general admission. St. Mary Catholic will play Howard's Grove at 11:30am in the WIAA Division 3 State Semi-Final at the Resch Center in Green Bay.
Zephyrs Fine Arts
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Little Women on their outstanding performances last weekend!
Counseling News
College / Military Visits
Wisconsin Army National Guard - Friday, November 10 @11:35am
Wisconsin Air National Guard - Thursday, November 16 @1:30pm
Northern Michigan University - Thursday, December 7 @10:00am
Nursing Course through UWO
Introduction to Professional Nursing (Nursing 105) is a new course being offered to students in grades 9-12 through the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. The course is offered 2nd semester of this school year and costs approximately $390. This is an online, asynchronous class and is not offered for SMCHS credit. Upon successful completion, students would earn 1.0 credit on a UWO transcript. Students would take the class during study hall, or on their own time. This course would not be added to their SMCHS schedule or transcript. Please email Mrs. Hall at chall@smcatholicschools.org for course registration information.
AP Exams
Testing fees are $98 per test and must be ordered by Friday, November 3 here or by using the link in the email from Mrs. Beisenstein-Weiss. Tests for AP classes which begin in the Spring will be ordered in the Spring.
CAPP, Blended Education, and Online Course Fees
Fees for CAPP, Blended Education, and online classes will be billed in November. Please check your Blackbaud Tuition Management account and make payment in full by November 30. You can log in here: https://parent.blackbaud.school. Checks may be sent to school if you prefer not to pay online. If you need help getting logged in, please reach out to Shelley Wautlet swautlet@smcatholicschools.org.
Marian University
High school freshmen, sophomores and juniors are invited to attend a Knight Preview Day to learn about academic programs, financial aid, the admission process, tour the campus and hear from current students on November 11 from 9:00am – 11:30am . Register here.
UW Madison School of Pharmacy Information Sessions
Experience the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy firsthand at PharmD Preview Day, Saturday, November 4 from 8:30am – 12:30 pm. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity for aspiring pharmacists to look at pharmacy school in-depth, hear from current PharmD students, meet practicing pharmacists, and learn about the PharmD admissions process. Registration required.
Lab Discovery Nights
Concordia University WI School of Pharmacy has openings for their Biomedical Science Lab Discovery Night on Wednesday, December 6 from 6pm-7:30pm. This event provides hands-on activities for high school students considering careers as healthcare and biotechnological-based professionals in science, healthcare, medicine, or pharmacy. Register here.
ACT Test Prep
ACT Test Prep Services, LLC offers a 4-day intensive class that includes one full-length practice exam with scoring, instruction in each test domain by certified teachers and additional review materials, practice tests, sample solutions and Q&A for each domain. All classes run from 4:00-7:15pm. Cost is $130 for class & materials/$160 for class with essay evaluation. Students must register here 2 weeks prior to each class date. Call Monica Jones at 920-475-6567 or email her at Mjones@act-testprep.com with any questions.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Fall Preview Events
Oshkosh Campus
Tuesday, November 14 – Nursing Titan Preview
Friday, November 17 – Titan Preview (All Majors)
Friday, December 1 – Health Science Titan Preview
NHS Tutoring
SMC's National Honor Society students offer free tutoring for students in grades 9-12. Use this link to sign up.
University of Wisconsin System Updates
- Applications: Students may apply at apply.wisconsin.edu.
- FAFSA: Will not be available until December or January. More information can be found here.
- Application fees for all UW system schools can be found here.
NACAC College Fairs
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) hosts in-person and virtual fairs with 175-400 representatives.
Discipleship Digest
“A scholar of the Law tested Him by asking, ‘Teacher, which commandment in the Law is the greatest?’” In Matthew’s Gospel, this question is one in a whole series of traps laid for Jesus. Pharisees, Sadducees, politicians, and lawyers are looking for ways to trip Him up, undermine His credibility, and get Him into trouble with the religious and civil authorities. But in the midst of this testing, Jesus gives us not just words of wisdom, but the key to living the entire Gospel.
Love God. Love Neighbor.
The challenge to Gospel living is in the details. It’s easy, and maybe even a little comforting and therapeutic, to profess the Gospel in the abstract. Trust God. Be nice to others. Everything happens for a reason. We have dozens of platitudes that help us to feel better about the challenges of life. Yet these platitudes do not give witness to a revolutionary life in Christ!
Loving your neighbor as yourself is not done in the abstract. Loving your neighbor takes place in the concrete harsh realities of life, where people are hurting, where broken sinners say and do ugly things. Loving your neighbor comes at a cost. Loving your neighbor is stepping out on faith
in Jesus.
Let us pray earnestly for peace, and for the fruits of the hard work of peace-making – in the Holy Land, in Ukraine, in Yemen. Let us seek peace and love of neighbor in our own homes and hearts, and in all places where we experience conflict and division.
Steve Pable, Director of Adult Discipleship Formation
Welcome – Worship – Witness
SMCS News
All Aboard for Christmas
Please join us for All Aboard on November 11 - an event which brings all schools and families together for a night of community and fun. Please contact Meghan Healy Teeling (mhealy@direnzolaw.com or Kathleen Healy Osland (khealy@direnzolaw.com) for more details.
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