October

11 Booster Club Meeting @ 6:30 pm @ SMCMS

12 MS Conferences from 3:30-6:30 pm 12 Power Hour – Cancelled 12 Liturgy at 9:40 AM in FAEC 13 SPIRITUS Drop In 3:15-5:00 14 SMCS Fine Arts Family Feud 15 8th Grade 2018 Washington

D.C. trip sign-up deadline 16 SMCMS Info Night 6:00-7:00 pm 16 6th grade begins Honor card 18 Builder’s Club meeting

3:20-4:50 pm 19 Prayer Service at 9:40 AM

in SMCMS Commons 19 Power Hour 3:15-4:15 pm

in Commons 20 SPIRITUS Drop In 3:15-5:00 23-24 No School/Trade off &

Diocesan In-Service for staff 26 8th gr. Only Liturgy at 9:40

AM in Our Lady of Hope Chapel

26 Power Hour 3:15-4:15 pm in Commons

27 Out of Dress code with $1.00 donation for student council

27 SMCMS Social/ Dance 31 Monthly Zephyrs Spirit Day November

1 All Saints Day Liturgy in FAEC @ 10:30 with SMCHS

2 5th & 7th grade Visit Day 2 Power Hour 3:15-4:15 pm

in Commons 3 No School/ End of 1st Qr. 6 & 7 MS/HS Shadow Day 9 Prayer Service at 9:40 AM

in SMCMS Commons 9 Power Hour 3:15-4:15 pm

in Commons 10 SPIRITUS Drop-In

Conferences

SMCMS will be having our second day of conferences on October 12 from 3:30-6:30 pm. All the teachers will be in the commons and meet with you when they are available, no need to sign up for a time slot. Some teachers may have longer lines than others. Thanks for your patience. The conferences in February will be student-led and you will have to sign up for a time slot for those conferences. For 8th graders taking classes at SMCHS, SMCHS conferences are on October 12 & 17 from 3:45-6:45 pm. Mrs. Champeau (8th grade Chinese) will be at SMCHS both nights 3:30-5:00. Please plan accordingly for those. Shared teacher schedule is below: October 10th – Ms. Coenen (Spanish), Mrs. Hill (6/7 Chinese), Mr. Srnka (Computer) October 12th – Mrs. Barnhill (7/8 band – 3:30-5:00), Mr. Sawall (6th band & jazz band – 3:30-5:30), Mrs. Gagne (Learning Specialist), Mr. Jones (8th General Music – 3:30-5:00). Booster Club Meeting, Tonight at 6:30 in SMCMS

Booster Club is looking forward to hearing the voices of middle school parents to help improve our sports programs. Join us TONIGHT! All are welcome. Power Hour

Power Hour is cancelled this Thursday because of Conferences. MAP Testing Results

MAP testing is finished. MAP results we be sent home with your child on Friday. Veterans Day Mrs. Koskinen’s Grade 7 STAR students would love to honor any Veterans of any armed forces of any St. Mary Catholic Middle School families at our Liturgy on Thursday, November 16th, 2017. This Liturgy is held in the St. Mary Catholic Fine Arts Education Center. The Liturgy begins at 9:40 am. We would like you to be there at 9:20. If you want to attend please contact Mrs. Koskinen. Basketball game shirts

Each year a team shirt is created for the middle school basketball team! GOOD news it will be the same shirt as last year. If you did not play middle school basketball or lost yours, we can help with getting you a new one. Please send your child to school with $20 in an envelope marked Booster Club basketball shirt with your child’s name and size. Sizes range from Youth XL to Adult L. This shirt can be worn to school on game days. We have most sizes on hand – please send payment by October 25 in the event we need to order your size. Any further questions, please contact Tara Gagne. Fitness Center Waiver

Middle school students just finished with their orientation of the new fitness center. In order for them to continue to use it during open hours (not during the school day), please sign and return the SMCS Fitness Center Waiver as soon as you are able.

October 11, 2017

MMITM Event Boards

Unable to attend MMITM, you can still support SMCMS by signing up for an event board. Keep scrolling for a full list, including an out of dress code punch card. Send a check and completed sheet in to the SMCMS office to sign up. Builder’s Club Meeting If your child signed up to be part of the Builder’s Club formerly Junior Optimist , our next meeting will be on Wednesday, October 18th from 3:20-4:50. Our project this month is to decorate (paint) pumpkins for a local retirement/nursing home. To help defray expenses, all members are asked to bring their own pumpkin to paint and to donate for this project. Volunteer Opportunity

St. Margaret Mary is looking for student volunteers to help with their Halloween Carnival on October 28. Click here for your child to sign up to work and receive service hours. Hurricane Relief Efforts

We will continue our Hurricane Relief collections at this week’s school Mass and next week’s prayer service. So far we have already collected $726. Our donations will be taken to Green Bay on October 25th when our Student Council officers will represent our school at the annual Diocesan Mass being held that day. Buy Your Tickets Today!

Each SMCS family is assessed a $100 family fundraising fee each year. Your purchase of Zephyrs Gold raffle tickets and Z-NIGHT event admission tickets count toward that obligation. Instead of being charged the fee on your tuition statement, why not make it a fun night out? Sell extra tickets to your friends and family to make these fundraisers even more successful! Zephyrs Gold raffle tickets will entitle the holders to be entered in a drawing every month between November 11 and April 11 for a different fabulous prize each month! Prizes include an upright freezer & The Meat Block gift card, a Toro snowblower, a Scheel’s gift card, and more! Tickets are available now through November 10 for $25.00 each at all SMCS campuses. Z-NIGHT (formerly Jumbo Gumbo) will take place on Saturday, November 11 at Waverly Beach from 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Z-NIGHT, a new event concept, promotes unity and fellowship among our entire SMCS community – alumni, school families, parishes and community supporters. With plenty of fun, games, great food and the SMC Athletic Hall of Fame induction, Z-NIGHT will be a festive evening for all--whether current Zephyrs parents or Zephyrs friends. All proceeds will go toward keeping SMCS schools great by contributing to the purchase of curriculum materials, maintaining our facilities and supporting our SMCS students. Admission tickets sold online (smcatholicschools.org/Z-NIGHT), at any SMCS school or the Neenah and Menasha Festival Foods stores. CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT: The school that sells the most Z-NIGHT admission tickets or Zephyrs Gold raffle tickets (proportionate to school enrollment numbers) will receive Dilly Bars for all students and staff! SMCS news

Information night for the middle and high school will take place next Monday, and for the elementary schools on Thursday. Current SMCS families who spread the good news about our schools may win a prize! Read more here. Many flyers of the type that used to be attached to our school newsletter are now available via the links below, or read the full system newsletter. SMCS calendar (one change) SMCS Information Nights MS & HS Shadow Days Seven Myths About College Admissions (ON TRACK Presentation) Family Feud (this Saturday) Zephyrs Gold (raffle) Z-NIGHT (11/11) TASTE! A Brewfest Event (this Friday) In the Community: St. Mary/St. John Facebook Page, St. Mary/St. John annual Holly Jolly Craft, Candy and Cookie Sale, St. Gabriel Parish Fall Festival (Nov 4), YMCA Classes for Youth—2018 (Fun With Friends (Growth and Development Fall 2 Classes) (grades 4K-1), Make A Stop at a Fun Shop (grades 4K-1), Sportsmanship Starts Early (ages 7-10), Together Everyone Achieves More (ages 7-10), "Why Loved Ones Leave the Church", "Family Planning & Women's Health-What are the Choices?"

SMCS FITNESS CENTER WAIVER

Agreement for Assumption of Risk, Indemnification, Release, and Consent for Emergency Treatment

I, ___________________________________________________ (print name), age _______, desire to participate at the

St. Mary Catholic Schools (SMCS) Fitness Center.

I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM BEING ASKED TO READ EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS CAREFULLY. I UNDERSTAND

THAT IF I WISH TO DISCUSS ANY OF THE TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT, I MAY CONTACT MRS. HELEN

ENGLEBERT AT TELEPHONE NUMBER 920-722-7796.

Assumption of Risks:

I understand that participating at the SMCS Fitness Center by its very nature, carries with it certain inherent risks that

cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries and/or illness. I am aware of the risks of participation,

which include, but are not limited to, minor injury, such as bruises, contusions, broken bones, concussion, and

catastrophic injuries, such as paralysis and even death. I understand that SMCS has advised me to seek the advice of my

physician before participating in the above-listed activity. I acknowledge that I have been advised to have health and

accident insurance in effect and that no such coverage is provided for me by SMCS. I know, understand, and appreciate

the risks that are inherent in the above-listed activity. I hereby assert that my participation is voluntary and that I

knowingly assume all such risks.

Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Parent Signature (if participant is <18 years of age): ________________________________ Date: _________________

Hold Harmless, Indemnity and Release:

In consideration of my participation in these activities, I, for myself and personal representatives, agree to defend, hold

harmless, indemnify and release SMCS and their officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and

all claims, demands, actions, or causes of action of any sort on account of damage to personal property, personal injury,

or death which may result from my participation in the above-listed activity. This release includes claims based on the

negligence of the SMCS, and their officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, but expressly does not include claims

based on their intentional misconduct or recklessness. I understand that by agreeing to this clause I am releasing

claims and giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue.

Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Parent Signature (if participant is <18 years of age): ________________________________ Date: _________________

Consent for Emergency Treatment:

I authorize SMCS and its designated representatives to consent, on my behalf, to any emergency medical/hospital care

or treatment to be rendered upon the advice of any licensed physician. I agree to be responsible for all necessary

charges incurred by any hospitalization or treatment rendered pursuant to this authorization.

Signature: _________________________________________________ Date:______________________

Parent Signature (if participant is <18 years of age): ________________________________ Date: _________________

EventDate Cost Description Hosts Please

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6th Grade Party

June 4th $25/student End of Year Pool Party at North Shore - Pizza, Drinks and cookies -

Swimming and Lawn Games! Bring Bathing-suit and Sunscreen! 10am-

1pm

Natalie & Tim Bergstrom &

DeWitt Families

7th Grade PartyJune 4th $25/student End of Year Pool Party at North Shore - Food and drink will be served

1pm-4pm

Hansen & Chris & Kristen

Bergstrom Families

8th Grade PartyJune 4th $25/student End of Year Pool Party at North Shore - Food and drink will be served

4-7pm

Hansen & Sajbel Families

6th Grade Halloween PartyOct. 28th $15 /6th grade

student

An evening of Haunted Trails and Spooky Tales!, Get all dressed up in

your Halloween finest for this Ghostly Event !!

Cedergren, Harrmann &

Pable Families

Art Party @ Rooster Dreams

Oct. 23rd $40/ Middle

School Student

This is a great opportunity for middle school students to have fun with

friends & be creative on a day off of school! Choose one of the beautiful

paintings to paint either for yourself or it would make a great Christmas

Gift; one less to worry about! 12 People Max

DeWitt, Schroeder &

Vanden Acker Families

Casino Night

Oct 20th $50/Adult Enjoy a night at the LaTreille Casino playing Black Jack, Craps and

Roulette. Food, Beverages and Prizes. 7pm, 500 Bosworth Lane,

Neenah. 40 People Max

Latreille Family

A Night at the “Brew Mill”

March 3rd $30/Adult Enjoy an evening at the Brew Mill! A New Nano-Brewer that will be

opening in 2018 in a restored historic downtown Menasha building.

This fun evening will consist of their small batch beer and cider,

appetizers and music. Also - you will be supporting a fellow SMCS

family who is opening the Brew Mill - the first brewery to open in

Menasha since the Prohibition! 75-100 people, 7pm-??

Auth, Kerwin, Ladish, Marti,

Ripley, & Staner Families

Out of Uniform pass

Sold until

Nov. 1 $25

Punch card for students to be out of dress code - 5 punches on card.

Will be sold until November 1, 2017. Please specify if this is a gift,

otherwise the punch card will be sent home with students in a few weeks.SMCMS Office

Student Name

Parent Name

Parent Email

Phone Number

*Please send check made out to SMCS and check the events you are purchasing.

MMITM Event Boards

Drop-InRegistration

First Name Last Name

Grade Church E-mail (for Drop-In schedule changes and reminders)

Parent/Guardian Name(s) Phone* *Best number to reach parent between 3-5pm on Fridays

Please provide another name/phone number in case we cannot reach you during an emergency:

Alternate Emergency Contact: Phone

Please list any special needs, medical issues & food or other allergies: (Snacks will be provided during Friday Drop-In)

Safety is important to us. Upon signing in on a Friday, your child will be expected to stay in Drop-In until you pick them up at 5 pm.

Please list other ways your child may be permitted to leave (bike/walk home, carpool, etc):

I, , grant permission for my child, , to participate in Friday Drop-In days hosted by SPIRITUS and SMCMS. These events take place under the guidance and direction of employees and/or volunteers from SPIRITUS and SMCMS. As a parent and/or guardian, I remain legally responsible for any personal actions taken by the above named minor (“participant”). I agree on behalf of myself, my child named herein, or our heirs, successors, and assigns, to hold harmless and defend SPIRITUS, Mount Tabor Center and SMCS, their officers, directors, employees and agents, and the Diocese of Green Bay, its employees and agents, chaperones, or representatives associated with the event, from any claim arising from or in connection with my child attending the event or in connections with any illness or injury.

Signature: Date:

Videotaping and still photographs: Video and still photographs may be taken during this event. This authorization form constitutes permission for my child's participation in videotaping and/or still photographs, which may only be used for future promotional efforts, including the Mount Tabor Center, SPIRITUS and/or SMCS websites. Signature: Date:

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