School News
Friday, December 15, 2023
I pray for focus today, dear God, because during Advent, my mind and attention tend to wander. There are so many distractions, many of them well-meaning. But nothing gives my heart rest like resting in You. I pray that keep You at the focus of my day today, because I know the peace that only You offer. Amen.
Video Message from the Principal
- Mass and Rosary
- Continued Christmas Concert practice
- Some of the great things we learned this week
- Formatting announcement
- Trivia Question
19th Annual Dinner Auction Gala
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Reservations & Donations by:
Wednesday, January 17
$60 per person or $480 for a table of 8
Sponsor Levels
Will Farrell - $1000 or more
John Belushi - $500 - $999
Tina Fey - $250 - $499
Chris Farley - $100 - $249
Adam Sandler - up to $99
Donation Contact: Barb Welsh - barb.welsh@yahoo.com
Reservation Contact: Andrea Abler - andiah@charter.net
Keep your Dinner Auction donation in mind when you're out shopping the holiday sales!
Christmas Concert & Cookie Social
Shepherd of the Hills Catholic School
3K-8 Christmas Concert
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Tuesday, December 19 in Church
- 10:00 am Morning Performance
- 6:00 pm Evening Performance
🔔 3K/4K should meet in their classroom with Mrs. Schisel by 5:30 pm.
🔔 5K-8 should be seated in their assigned pews by 5:50 pm.
🔔 All students in grades 3K-8 should wear a nice Christmas outfit or dress.
The evening performance will be followed by a Cookie Social.
All families are asked to provide 1 dozen cookies for the Cookie Social after the evening performance of the Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 19.
Enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate with your cookie, which will be served by the Student Council for a free-will donation.
December 20 - Early Dismissal
Parent Pick Up at 11:30 am
Shepherd of the Hills has Early Dismissal at 11:30 am on Wednesday, December 20.
- Parent or designated person pick up at 11:30 am. Please let the office know if someone else is picking up your child(ren).
- No PM bus routes (Johnson or SOTH) or child care at 11:30 am.
- AM bus routes and child care will run as normal.
Fondy Swim Club Info
Forest Athletic Club Info
Girls on the Run 2024
We are looking for runners and coaches to help keep the Girls on the Run (GOTR) program at Shepherd of the Hills in 2024.
- Runners need to be in grades 3-8.
- Coaches themselves do NOT need to be runners (or parents of the girls on the team) but do need Safe Environment Training and to complete a short GOTR training in January.
- 2 coaches are needed for the 3-5 grade Girls on the Run program and 2 coaches are needed for the 6-8 grade Heart & Soul program.
- The 2024 Girls on the Run season is from the end of February to mid-May.
For more information about this great program, please contact Sarah Haubenschild at 608-370-3650.
Interested runners and coaches should sign up through this link:
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.
DOR Private School Tuition Questions & Answers
Statements of tuition paid to Shepherd of the Hills from January 1 through December 31, 2023 will be sent to families after we return from Christmas break.
RaiseRight - Scrip
Scrip will resume processing on Sunday, January 7. Merry Christmas!
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.
Youth Boys Basketball - Cougar Clinic
Campbellsport Elementary is hosting a basketball clinic, open to boys in 1st - 3rd grade, on Sunday afternoons from January 21- February 25. If you are interested in having your son participate, please see the information below.
December 2023
Monday, December 18
SC Dress Up Day - Flannel or Red & Green
Tuesday, December 19
SC Dress Up Day - Ugly Christmas Sweater or Red & Green
Christmas Concert in Church
10:00 am Morning Performance (Final Dress Rehearsal)
6:00 pm Evening Performance
Christmas Cookie Social
Wednesday, December 20
Comfy Clothes Day
8:30 am - All School Mass
10:20 am - No Activity Period
11:30 am - Early Dismissal (No PM Child Care or Bussing)
Thursday, December 21 - Tuesday, January 2
Christmas Break - No School
Sunday, December 24
4:00 pm - Shepherd of the Hills Christmas Eve Mass
10:00 pm - Shepherd of the Hills Christmas Eve Mass
Monday, December 25
9:00 pm - Shepherd of the Hills Christmas Day Mass
January 2024
Wednesday, January 3 - Maroon & Khaki Dress Code
Classes Resume
8:30 am - All School Mass
10:20 am - Activity Period - Kind Assembly
Friday, January 5
Wear KIND Shirts with Comfy Pants (no leggings or pajamas)
Monday, January 8
Winter MAP Testing Begins (Jan. 8 - 19)
Tuesday, January 9
6:00 pm - School Commission Meeting
Wednesday, January 10 - Maroon & Khaki Dress Code
8:30 am - All School Mass
10:20 am - Activity Period - Buddies
Monday, January 15
6:20 pm - Second Grade First Reconciliation Service
Wednesday, January 17 - Maroon & Khaki Dress Code
8:30 am - All School Mass
10:20 am - Activity Period - Rosary
Friday, January 19
Winter MAP Test Make Up
Halfway through 2nd Trimester - Check grades in PowerSchool
5:30 pm - B Girls RAMS Basketball @ Holyland Orange
6:30 pm - B Boys RAMS Basketball @ Holyland Orange
7:30 pm - A Boys RAMS Basketball @ Holyland Orange
Wednesday, January 24 - Maroon & Khaki Dress Code
8:30 am - All School Mass
10:20 am - Activity Period - Reading Assembly
Friday, January 26
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
Saturday, January 27
4:00 pm - Catholic Schools Week Mass
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Open House & School Tours
January 28 - February 3 - Catholic Schools Week Celebration
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.
KIND Shirt Dates
Students should wear their 'Be the I in KIND' T-shirts on the following Fridays this school year:
❤️ Friday, February 2
❤️ 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
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