SMCS Elementary Family Newsletter

Content in this newsletter is relevant for all three of our elementary campuses. Information that is specific to one building can be found at the links below. We hope this makes important information easier to find for our families.

Click here for St. Gabriel Elementary News

Click here for St. Mary Elementary News

Click here for St. Margaret Mary News

You can always visit the news page on our website for past newsletters.

Preparing and inspiring students to lead meaningful lives, rooted in the teachings of Christ and our Catholic tradition.

Dear SMCS families,

This month has been filled with many exciting concerts, celebrations, and field trips - what a wonderful way to celebrate all the hard work that has been accomplished this year. As we approach the end of the school year, I want to extend my gratitude to all of you for your support throughout my first year as elementary principal. It has been a true blessing to get to know many of you and to work with your amazing children. I appreciate our SMCS parents very much and appreciate all you do for our schools from volunteering in school, sponsoring events, spoiling our staff with treats...the list could go on and on! Thank you for all you do to make our schools successful, enjoyable, amazing places to learn and work! I look forward to continuing to partner with you as we remain “United in Faith, Hope, and Love.”

Many blessings,

Mrs. Anna Cihlar

SMCS Elementary Principal

Week of June 12: open 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

June 13 - Aug. 13: CLOSED

Beginning August 14: resume normal office hours - open 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

***Please note All office will be closed Monday, Aug. 21 and Aug. 25 for all-staff training and faith retreat.

***SCRIP can be pick up during the summer months at the HS Administrative offices on Thursdays only from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Here is a link to the 2023-24 Calendar.

We look forward to seeing you for orientation on Aug. 28!

No school Monday, May 29 - Happy Memorial Day

The last day of school will be Wednesday, June 7.

Please note: There has been a change in dismissal time for elementary students only. Elementary students will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m. (Middle/high school dismissal time on June 7 will remain 11:30 a.m.)

After school busses will pick up at 11:00 a.m. that day.

There is no after-school care on June 7. The last day for after-school care is June 6.

Quarter 4 report cards and school supply lists will be coming home with students on June 7.

Field day will be the morning of Monday, June 5 at the SMCS HS athletic fields (rain location is SG).

Students are encouraged to wear comfortable athletic clothing and athletic shoes. Shorts must be dress-code approved in length.

Students should bring a water bottle and apply sunscreen before school..

Stay tuned for more details!

The following staff members will not be returning to SMCS next school year. We thank them for their service to our schools and wish them all the best in the future!

St. Gabriel: Ms. Peterson (learning support), Mrs. Argueta (preschool aide)
St. Margaret Mary: Ms. Baca (4th), Mrs. Murray (counselor)

St. Mary: Ms. Coenen (P3), Mr. Logemann (4th), Ms. Rippl (EL), Mrs. Cendejas (AP), Traci Weis (learning support)
All 3 elementary schools: Mr. Sawall (band)

Summer Moms Group Park Playdates

St. Gabriel's Moms Group is a place to grow in friendship, fellowship and faith with other moms and kids. All are welcome. Please join us this summer, meeting at various park locations for some fun! 9:15-10:30 AM *RAIN back-up for all dates: Fireside Cafe, W6241 US10 #114, Menasha, WI 54952

-6/16, Arrowhead Park: 5000 Aster Ln, Appleton, 54914

-7/7, Riverside Park: 500 E Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, 54956

-7/28, Fritsch Park: 1651 Sandys Ln., Menasha, 54952

-8/18, O'huaser Park: 1986 Oleary Rd., Neenah, 54956

For more information, please contact Kendal: Kkendal89@gmail.com

Registration

Existing students do not need to do anything to register for next year.

New Students: If you have a new student entering the system in 2023-2024, you can begin the registration process here. Please feel free to share that link with anyone looking to learn whether SMCS is the right choice for their family.

Tuition

Tuition rates for 2023-2024 have been announced. Click here to view the rate sheet. Tuition assistance is available. Click here for the application.

Registration for Tennis, Soccer, Girls Volleyball, Girls Basketball and Football summer camps is now open. Please register early. Camps are open to any student from any school. (Grade entering Fall of 2023 for all camps)

2023 SMCS Sports Camp Registrations

Registration for Fall ZFL Flag Football League (Grades 3-6, 2023-2024 School Year)

U9-U13 Zephyrs Football League

More information and registration will be coming in future for the SMCS Summer Strength and Conditioning Program – Middle and High School program will be out soon. This program is for SMC Students Only.

High School Strength and Conditioning (Entering Grades 9-12 Fall of 2023)

Starts June 12 – Ends August 3 (No Class July 3-6)

Monday thru Thursday – 7:30am - 9:00am

Middle School Strength and Conditioning (Entering Grades 6-8 Fall of 2023)

Starts June 12 – Ends August 3 (No Class July 3-6)

Monday thru Thursday – 9:00am – 10:00am

• May 29: No school, Memorial Day
  
• June 6: Zephyr Spirit day
• June 7: Last day of school (11:00 a.m. dismissal for elementary, 11:30 a.m. dismissal for middle/high school)
• June 8: No school, teacher professional development day
• June 9: No school, teacher professional development day

• Lunch calendar
• SMCS systemwide calendar
• SMCS Elementary calendar
• SMCS Elementary Family Handbook
• SMCS Staff & Teacher Directory

St. Gabriel: 920-725-4161

St. Margaret Mary: 920-729-4565

St. Mary: 920-725-5351

Elementary Principal: Mrs. Cihlar, acihlar@smcatholicschools.org

St. Gabriel Associate Principal: Mrs. Giombetti, jgiombetti@smcatholicschools.org

St. Margaret Mary Associate Principal: Mrs. Lutz, jlutz@smcatholicschools.org

St. Mary Associate Principal: Mrs. Cendejas, acendejas-ruiz@smcatholicschools.org