The mission of Holy Spirit Catholic School is to serve God by

providing a challenging academic education within the Catholic

Tradition.

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Upcoming Events: Feb. 14- No School Prof.

Development

Feb. 20- Parental Choice

Meeting @ 6:00 pm

Feb. 21- PUDD Day for

the American Heart

Association

Feb. 26- 10:00 am

Ash Wednesday Mass

Feb. 27- Collection Day

Feb. 28- No School

Fish Fry

Holy Spirit Happenings… PowerSchool

Did you know that PowerSchool has an app for your smartphone? Download the app, District app Code is

MNJQ. Enter your parent username and password to receive access your child(ren) information. You also can

turn on your email notifications to get low hot lunch balance reminders, check grades or attendance, etc.

Welcome New Resource Teacher

With Mrs. Haering’s recent resignation for family reasons, Mrs. Crowe is going to finish out the year as the

morning Kindergarten teacher, leaving an opening for her grades 3-5 resource position. We’d like to welcome

back to Holy Spirit Mrs. Beth Dunphy. Mrs. Dunphy worked closely with Mrs. Crowe as a 5th grade teacher

from 2005-2010. More recently she has been a regular substitute teacher at Holy Spirit, so she already knows

many of the students. She will begin next week working a few mornings per week.

Mrs. Sprangers – prayers needed Please keep Mrs. Sprangers and her family in your prayers. This week both her mom and her dad have been in

the ICU for different medical reasons. She does so much for our school and our school community, so please

add her parents to your prayers.

Employers Matching Gifts Did you know that many area businesses offer their employees the opportunity to increase their contributions

by matching a percentage of their financial donations, or by making a donation to an organization after a

certain number of community volunteer hours have been recorded? The following companies offer matching

programs. Check with your employer today to increase the value of your own contribution!

Air Wisconsin Morgan Stanley

American Express Northwestern Mutual

AZCO, Inc. Plexus

Baxter Robert W. Baird

Bemis Company SECURA Insurance

The Boeing Company Sentry Insurance

Clearwater Paper Thrivent

Gannett United Health Group

Illinois Tool Works/ Miller Electric US Bancorp Foundation

J.J. Keller & Associates US Venture

Kimberly Clark Wells Fargo

Macy’s We Energies

Time to Register One of the parents/guardians should have recently received an email from PowerSchool@gbdioc.org with

directions to register your child for the 2020-21 school year. We sent this email to all "contacts" in

PowerSchool, so at least one of the parents/guardians received it. However, it may have gone to an

emergency contact as well, if we have emails for an emergency contact.

Returning student registration is done online on your PowerSchool parent portal account. We sent registration

packets home last week for the 2020-21 school year. If you received directions in your packet about how to

create a PowerSchool parent account, that's because you haven't set up an account yet. If you didn't receive

directions, that's because you already have a parent account created. Please call the school office if you need

help figuring out your PowerSchool parent account. If you need more information about Holy Spirit

or registration, please visit our website at https://www.holyspiritknights.org/registration. Please let us know if

you have any questions. If parents register by the end of February, their $200 registration fee will count

towards your 2020-21 tuition. We are looking forward to continuing to educate your child(ren) at Holy Spirit.

Tuition Assistance grants

Tuition Assistance grants are given out every year from the Father Fuller Endowment for Tuition

Assistance. Tuition Assistance grants are available yearly and are handled in complete confidentiality. These

grants are meant for families who fall above the WPCP income limits, but may still need some assistance to

provide a Catholic education for their child(ren). Financial reasons should not be a reason not to return to Holy

Spirit. If you want a Catholic education for your child(ren), our goal is to make that happen for our families.

Tuition Assistance Application 2020-21...applications are due March 31, 2020

Claim a Private School Tuition Tax Deduction

Private school parents can benefit from Wisconsin’s K-12 tuition tax deduction by simply completing a one-

page form with their 2019 state tax filing.

This is a state tax deduction that was won by WCRIS for private K-12 school parents across the state. But it

does no good for private school families and schools unless parents claim it. A simple form can help families

deduct up to $4,000 for K-8 tuition and $10,000 for 9-12 tuition on their state income taxes.

Holy Spirit’s FEIN number is: 39-0807237

2019 Tax Deduction form link

Tuition statements showing your tuition transactions were emailed last week. You can include payments made

on Kindergarten through grade 8 tuition fees. Please consult a tax professional if you have further questions.

Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) for 2020-21

Last March, Lori Paul from the Diocese of Green Bay, came to present to the education committee information

about the WPCP. After the meeting it was unanimously decided to move forward with this program for the

2020-21 school year. This was posted in the education committee minutes from March 19, 2019.

The Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) allows students to attend a participating private school

tuition-free if certain eligibility criteria are met and the students are selected by the Department of Public

Instruction (DPI). The private school, on behalf of the student’s parent or guardian, receives a state aid payment (voucher) for each eligible student. WPCP is a separate application process from the Holy Spirit

Catholic School tuition assistance application.

Student eligibility: Students new to Holy Spirit, coming from a public school or home school in grades 4K

through grade 8 are eligible. Returning Holy Spirit students entering 4K-grade 8 are eligible for the 2020-21 and

2021-22 school years. Thanks to the support from St. Mary Catholic Schools, Holy Spirit has entered into a

combined school agreement with SMCS to allow eligible returning students to receive a voucher for two years.

Beginning in the 2022-23 school year, the returning Holy Spirit students entering 4K, kindergarten, and grade 1

will be eligible.

Visit the Affording a Catholic Education tab on our website to see the income eligibility table on the WPCP

More information & Frequently Asked Questions to see if your family may benefit from this program.

More info to come about this new program at the WPCP/ Affordable Education Info Session on February 20,

2020 from 6:00-7:00 pm in the school library. If you have any questions or concerns about this program,

please contact Mike Zuleger. Holy Spirit is one of the last out of the 50+ schools in the Green Bay Diocese to

participate in WPCP.

Lunch Volunteers

We need daily lunch volunteers from about 11:15-12:55. Please click on

the following link if you can help us out. Volunteers must be VIRTUS

trained and have a completed background check on file.

Thank you “Ms. Kris” Nollenberg for writing a grant for a new

salad bar and everything that goes with it (containers, utensils, ice

packs, etc.) for our lunch program! We are so blessed to have you

at Holy Spirit.

Home & School

We hope you can make it to the Family Dance on February 21st! Please sign up your whole family for a fun

filled night of beach party fun!

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/30e0b49a4ab22a1f94-hawaiian

SAVE THE DATE: Family Bingo

Knight! Friday, March 13th. Mark your

calendars now and more details to follow!

Collection News

Our next Collection Day is Thursday,

February 27th. Thank you for your help in

collecting Box Tops, printer cartridges and

Coke Reward Codes. Please remember that

all Collection money goes to reimburse our

teachers for their classroom supplies.

Youth Ministry-

Book Sale at the Fish Fry

If you have finished some good reading this winter or would like to go through the books getting dusty on the

shelf, please donate to Youth Ministry’s book sale held during the fish fry! The books can be dropped off at the parish center, the entrances of church, or can be brought to the fish fry! Books for any age level are

appreciated. Thanks so much!

Middle School Breakfast Club

Calling all middle schoolers for pancakes and the fixings on

Friday, Feb 21st, 6:45 AM, Darboy Cafeteria.

Youth Volunteers for Fish Fry

Make someone’s day!! Check out the YM website to sign up

for taking orders, delivering food to tables or helping in

the kids' corner. Makes great service hours and comes with

free fries! Plus, it brings smiles to many faces. First Fish Fry

is Feb 28th, followed by March 20th. Sign up for one or both!

Mat Making for the Homeless

Middle schoolers, high schoolers and families… join us in the 4k Center gym on March 1st from 3-5:30pm. We will be

making mats for the homeless out of plarn and looms (plarn

is plastic grocery bags cut into strips and woven together-

like yarn- but out of plastic). This is a high impact project so

that our local homeless do not have to sleep on the ground.

Many hands will make light work! Stay for the Youth and

Family Mass at 5:30pm with free dinner afterwards. A great

Lenten afternoon

for all!!

W2796 County Road KK, Appleton, WI 54915 • (School) 920-733-2651 • (Fax) 920-733-5440 • (Parish) 920-788-7640

Website: www.holyspiritknights.org • Email: office@holyspiritknights.org

Holy Spirit Catholic School

WISCONSIN PARENTAL CHOICE PROGRAM

Frequently asked Questions

What is the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program?

The Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) allows students to attend a participating private school tuition-free if certain eligibility

criteria are met and the students are selected by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI). The private school, on behalf of the student’s parent or guardian, receives a state aid payment (voucher) for each eligible student. WPCP is a separate application process from the Holy

Spirit Catholic School tuition assistance application.

How do I know if we are eligible?

Families must meet income and student eligibility requirements.

Income eligibility: The prior year adjusted gross income (AGI) must be at or

below 220% of the federal poverty guideline (see chart). This would include

income of parents or legal guardians residing in the same household as the

student applicant. Family size includes parents or legal guardians and their

children by birth, marriage or adoption that reside in the same household as

the student applicant.

Student eligibility: Students new to Holy Spirit, coming from a public school or

home school in grades 4K through grade 8 are eligible. Returning Holy Spirit

students entering 4K-grade 8 are eligible for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school

years. Thanks to the support from St. Mary Catholic Schools, Holy Spirit has

entered into a combined school agreement with SMCS to allow eligible returning

students to receive a voucher for two years. Beginning in the 2022-23 school

year, the returning Holy Spirit students entering 4K, kindergarten, and grade 1

will be eligible.

What expenses are covered by the WPCP vouchers?

The WPCP provides private schools with state-funded vouchers that cover full tuition, and registration. WPCP vouchers do not cover

co-curricular fees, equipment, transportation, after-school or summer care, elective school trips, classroom supplies or meals.

How and when do we apply?

Parents must complete the online Private School Choice Program application during the open application period, February 3-April 16, 2020

available at https://sms.dpi.wi.gov/ChoiceParent/. An email address is required to apply. In addition, parents must provide supporting

documentation directly to Holy Spirit Catholic School within the application period. Applicants are strongly encouraged to call Mike Zuleger

prior to completing the application.

What supporting documentation is required to complete the application?

Proof of income is required for all students new to WPCP. A signed copy of the federal 1040 is acceptable for verification. If taxes have not

been filed, please call Mike Zuleger (see below) to determine the best option for your family to qualify and provide documentation. It is

strongly recommended that you select the DPI method to verify income. The Department of Revenue (DOR) method is highly sensitive and

submissions using this method are final.

Proof of residency is required for all new and returning applicants. For a complete list of acceptable forms, refer to the DPI website (see

below). All supporting documentation must be submitted to the Holy Spirit Catholic School during the application period.

How are students chosen to participate in WPCP at Holy Spirit Catholic School?

The DPI will randomly draw from among eligible, valid applications. Parents are notified by the DPI via email in the summer regarding

acceptance or waitlist status.

Do I need to reapply for WPCP every year if my child receives a voucher at Holy Spirit Catholic School?

Yes, you must reapply each year online via the DPI website and supply residency documentation during the open application period.

Students who have received a WPCP voucher and reapply will be awarded a voucher each subsequent year regardless of income and grade.

If you have questions or would like to set up a private consult, contact Mike Zuleger at mike.zuleger@holyspiritknights.org or

920-733-2651 . More information on the program can be found at the Department of Public Instruction

website: http://dpi.wi.gov/sms/choice-programs.

Family

Size

Single Parent

2019* Income

Married

2019* Income

2 $ 37,202 XX

3 $ 46,926 $ 53,926

4 $ 56,650 $ 63,650

5 $ 66,374 $ 73,374

6 $ 76,098 $ 83,098

7 $ 85,822 $ 92,822

8 $ 95,546 $ 102,546

9 $ 105,270 $ 112,270

10 $ 114,994 $ 121,994

*2018 income can be used to qualify if you apply for the WPCP

prior to filing 2019 taxes.