UPCOMING EVENTS Go to www.McDonellAreaCatholicSchools.org

for entire events calendar.

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April Newsletter

We are excited to offer online enrollment again through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. 1. Sign in and look for the link at the bottom of the left side column. 2. Follow through parts I and II 3. Submit the enrollment fee of $150 using the online payment option on our website ADMISSION—ENROLLMENT. You may also pay by check or cash. The enrollment fee is nonrefundable. Please call the Central Office if you have any questions 715.723.0538.

Enroll for the 2018-19 school year through Parent Portal

Central Office Holy Week Hours

Monday—Wednesday 7:30am- 4:30 pm Thursday 7:30am– 6:00pm

Good Friday Closed

EASTER April 1, 2018 Celebrating the resurrection of

our Lord!

McDonell Alumni Tournaments April 6th and 7th – Mens Basketball Games start at 6:30pm at McDonell High School on Friday and alumni also play at other gyms throughout the city. Championship games are played Saturday night at McDonell Central. View brackets on our MACS alumni website soon.

Saturday, April 7th – Womens Volleyball Volleyball divisions will play at the Chippewa Falls Middle School. Division 2 Modestly Competitive play will begin in the morning: Division 1 Competitive play will follow in the

afternoon. Submit your team to Steve Roesler. Free admission with concessions available.

Families, Faculty, Staff Community Invited

Wed., May 2nd to the

Looking Forward The Strategic Plan

Time, Talent, Treasure

McDonell Central Catholic High School

 Evening Events

5:30 - 6:00pm Social with pizza provided by McDonell Culinary Staff 6:00-6:30pm Welcome by Mr. Scott Sokup, Commission Chair Prayer with Very Reverend Justin Kizewski, Dean Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) and MACS Summer School Overview of the Strategic Plan and Capital Campaign

Jeff Heinzen MACS President

Mar. 29 Holy Thursday - Triduum begins

Mar. 30 Good Friday No School, CO Closed

Apr. 1 Easter

Apr. 1 Senior Class to NYC and Washington DC

Apr. 2 Fourth quarter begins

Apr. 4 HandS Meeting at SC - 6:00pm

Apr. 6-7 Alumni Basketball - Volleyball Tournament

Apr. 7 District Solo & Ensemble

Apr. 9 MACS Music Booster Parent Meeting - 6:00pm

Apr. 11 NDAA Meeting at McD - 6:00pm MABC Meeting at McD - 7:00pm

Apr. 13 Early Release SC/HG 12:00 noon, ND/McD 1:00pm. Lunch served.

Apr. 16 ND/McD Spring Band Concert - 7:00pm

Apr. 19 MACS Education Commission Mtg. - 5:30pm in the Central Office

Apr. 19 P4L Meeting at SC - 5:30pm

Apr. 20 SC/HG Math Day WI Parental Choice Program Applications Close

Apr. 23 ND/McD Choral evening of Sacred Music Casper Concert at SC Parish - 7:00pm

Apr. 25 No School Diocesan In-Service for Teachers

Apr. 29 First Holy Communion at SC, HG, ND Parishes

May 1 SC Spring Concert and Art Show in school gym - 12:30pm and 5:30pm

May 2 SC May Crowning after 8:30am Mass MACS Looking Forward address at McD - 5:30pm

MACS Central and Scrip Office

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Val Knobloch, Director of Technology 715.723.0538 x3324 or v.knoblochatmacs.k12.wi.us

MACS on the Move We had another great winter sports season that impacted technology. Thousands connected to our Facebook Live or streams on MACS TV over a nine day period of WIAA regional and sectional action. The Lady MACS repeated as regional champions and over 1000 viewed their streams. The Boys won their third sectional final to qualify for state and over 2000 watched that night. Spring music

events are next on our stream schedule (live stream page.)

We are looking at security upgrades this month and the Media and Technology Committee is doing a final review of the 2018-19 technology hardware, policy and software directions based on long term goals. We forward these recommendations to the Commission. Spring lab updates and state testing updates to the server happen over break. And finally, a major security camera renovation is scheduled for this summer. More on that next month. A blessed Easter to you and your loved ones!

Mr. Val Knobloch

SCRIP Gift Card News

Education Technology & Media

Kathy Adams, Executive Administrative Assistant & Scrip Fundraising Coordinator Scrip order form online 715.723.0538 ext. 3301 k.adamsatmacs.k12.wi.us. Hours: 7:30-4:30pm daily to 6:00pm on Thurs.

Support MACS and earn a credit towards your tuition through purchasing Scrip! There are three months remaining to purchase Scrip to be credited to the 2018-2019 school year. McDonell Area Catholic Schools partners with local companies that are part of our Scrip program for an option of bill payment. Pay your DJ Mart, Eric's Diamond's, Express Mart, Martell Tire, Spring Street Sports and Thaler Oil bill in the MACS central office and receive a scrip rebate towards your tuition, parish or school organization. MACS would like to thank Gordy's for offering an 8% rebate through May 31,2018. you are in need of a large amount of Scrip for a spring project please let me know by Mondays at 10:00am so I can add to my Scrip order for the week. Please contact me with any questions.

Ms. Kathy Adams

LAST SESSION Teaching the Way of

Love Series (TWL) is a program for Catholic parents that encourages and empowers them to embrace their role as the primary educators of their children; especially in the areas of moral and personal development. April topic is “Imitate the Holy Family.” Thank you for attending and growing with your child! http://www.twl4parents.com/

At MACS we have students who are waiting for a mentor. Please consider becoming a mentor and spend 30-minutes per week having fun while building a relationship with a young person. Talk, play a game, read a book, toss a ball, take a walk, you name it! Time is one of the most valuable gifts we can give a child. MACS partners with the Chippewa Area Mentor Program to match an adult with a student. Visit the mentor program website for more information www.chipfalls.org/camp. See our 5K information below:

X-Stream team at Sectional game.

MACS Organizations www.macs.k12.wi.us

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mcdathboostersatmacs.k12.wi.us www.macs.k12.wi.us/parent/parent clubs

macshomeschoolatmacs.k12.wi.us www.macs.k12.wi.us/parent/parent clubs

The snow is melting, spring Is right around the corner, and it’s already April! The school year has flown by and Home and School has had the opportunity to plan so many fun events. We are still working hard to wrap up the year and planning for next year. We have a craft night planned for Holy Ghost on April 10th from 6:00pm-8:00pm for all K-5 students. Yearbook Status Currently the committee is working on completing “The Little MACS” yearbook. Email your favorite 2017-18 photos to homeschoolpicsatmacs.k12.wi.us. Anyone who has ordered will receive their yearbook before the end of the school year. Thank you for ordering. Also, we would like to thank the Milk Promoters of Chippewa Valley for the $100.00 grant to provide an ice cream treat for students at St. Charles and Holy Ghost in May. Our next parent meeting at St. Charles Borromeo School is scheduled for Wednesday, April 4th at 6:00pm. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Wisconsin Parental Choice Program Check out now the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) link available on our site under ADMISSION—WPCP The application period runs from February 1, 2018 through April 20, 2018. This is an income-based program offering tuition free education!

MACS Music Boosters (MMB) McDonell Athletic Boosters (MABC)

Home and School Association (HandS) Notre Dame Athletic Association (NDAA)

macsmusicatmacs.k12.wi.us www.macs.k12.wi.us/parent/parent clubs

The spring craft show was a success even though we had a very busy weekend with the State Boys Basketball tournament at the same time! A big thank you to all the parents and students who volunteered their time and made it happen. It is imperative to the music departments that these two fundraisers bring in the much needed money to sustain them for the year, so if you missed out on helping, remember we have two craft shows every year to volunteer! Spring is a busy time for the Fine Arts Programs: April 7-District Solo/Ensemble at Memorial April 9-Music Booster Meeting at 6:00pm April 10-Senior Music students Solo/Ensemble April 16-Notre Dame/McDonell Band Concert at 7:00pm April 20-State Forensics in Madison April 21-Jazz Band at UWEC Jazz Festival April 23-Notre Dame/McDonell Choir Concert 7:00pm at St. Charles May 1-SC Spring Concert & Art Show May 7-Notre Dame Band Concert at 7:00pm May 11-HG Talent Show & Art Show MAY 22-Graduation

ndaaboostersatmacs.k12.wi.us www.macs.k12.wi.us/parent/parent clubs

NDAA Banquet and 2018-19 athletic registration April 23

MABC would like to congratulate the girls and boys varsity basketball teams on a successful season! Thank you seniors for your years of dedication to McDonell Athletics!! Alumni Basketball and Volleyball Tournament April 6-7, 2018-Get your teams together, come out to play or to watch, and support our sports programs. Lots of great raffle and paddle prizes. Register to volunteer on the SignUp Spot. Hope to see you there! 28th Annual Golf Outing May 19, 2018–Celebrate spring and support McDonell Athletics! See the attached flyer for more details! Special thanks to Travis and Erica Ullom who help make this event a success. If you would like to assist in anyway, please contact them. New Macks Bus! A new Macks bus has been ordered and we are expecting delivery in August. We are so very excited for our student-athletes to be able to ride to events in a safe, reliable bus. Thank you to our current volunteer drivers, but we are always looking for more. If interested, please contact Bob Shakal for information. A special thank you to Bob Shakal and Steve Bohl for heading up our bus committee. If you are interested in being on the Booster Club Board of Directors or would like to be involved in any of the fundraisers, please feel free to contact a board member or attend our monthly meetings held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm in the McDonell Library.

Mrs. Chelsey Lindenberg, President

Mrs. Molly Craker Secretary

Mrs. Laurie Francis President

As spring sports start, we begin planning for the 2018-19 seasons. Please go to our NDAA website or please see Ms. Stelzner in the school office to get a registration form. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The NDAA Awards Banquet will be held on Monday, April 23rd at McDonell Central. More details are on the attached flyer in the newsletter. All athletes who participated in 2017-18 sports are invited and are expected to attend. You can also download the registration forms on the website: ATHLETICS-ATHLETIC FORMS. Complete the forms and bring them with you on April 23rd. One last volunteer opportunity to raise money for the NDAA. Please sign up on Volunteer Spot to work the concessions at the McDonell Alumni Volleyball Tournament on April 7th. We are looking for approx. 10 volunteers. Our meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm in the McDonell library.

Mrs. Jodi Bresina Secretary

Notre Dame Middle School | McDonell Central Catholic High School www.macs.k12.wi.us

SENIOR CLASS NEWS Junior/Senior Prom The Junior-Senior Prom will be held April 21st at Avalon. Dinner is at 6:15pm with music and dancing from 7:00-11:00pm. Parents and family may, if they wish, take pictures between 10:00-10:30pm Parents are to be aware of the possible use of alcohol before and after prom. This is a potential problem that only parents can deal with effectively. We ask that parents not drink in the presence of students and refrain from consuming alcohol while at Horizons. Although we have no policy and ultimately it is a matter of parental discretion, we strongly urge parents to NOT allow their sophomore and freshmen children to attend the prom with older students.

CLOVERBELT SCHOLARS

Seniors Megan Baier and John Francis have been chosen by the administration for their outstanding academic performance. They will be honored at the Cloverbelt Scholar Banquet held this year at Neillsville High School on Wednesday, April 11th.

Seniors Abby Opsal and Peyton Tozer were chosen by the administration for their outstanding academic and athletic performance. They will be honored at a banquet held at Fall Creek High School Wednesday, April 4th.

SCHOOL COUNSELOR NEWS Ruthann Proue, School Counselor r.proue@macs.k12.wi.us 715.723.9126 ext. 3317

Seniors: Continue to check the MACS website for scholarship opportunities. The more applications you complete, the greater your chances of winning

scholarship monies. Keep at it and watch those funds come in. As you

are notified as a recipient of scholarships, please share the name and the amount with me so you may be recognized at the awards program Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

ACT Registration The two remaining ACT test dates for this school year are June 9th (registration deadline May 4th) and July 14th (registration June 15th). Juniors should take the ACT at least one time this school year. Choose at least three schools to receive your score. Register at http://www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.html.

Senior Scholarship/Awards Day The McDonell Central Catholic Scholarship and Awards program will be held on Wednesday, May 16th at 9:30 AM in the school auditorium. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend this event which recognizes the seniors for their academic, athletic, and service

Mrs. Ruthann Proue

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CLOVERBELT SCHOLAR - ATHLETES

In March, I met with current Sophomores and Juniors to let them know about Youth Apprenticeships at

MACS. It is a state program which allows students to receive high school credit for working in one of

the many career options available. If interested, students should contact the guidance office as soon as possible to make sure it fits in their academic schedule next year. Summer Programs - In addition to the athletic camps offered this summer, there are many programs that allow student to explore careers throughout Wisconsin that include: Healthcare, Engineering, Music, Graphic Design, and more. For a list of the opportunities available, please go to the college and career readiness page on our website. You will find it under the school counselor page. The information is also available in the counselor’s office. We are still in need of businesses to offer guest speakers and youth apprenticeship opportunities to our students. If you or your company is interested in helping our students, please contact me.

Michelle Farrow Career Discovery Coordinator m.farrow@macs.k12.wi.us 715.723.9126

Ms. Michelle Farrow

Notre Dame Middle School | McDonell Central Catholic High School www.macs.k12.wi.us

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MATH DEPARTMENT NEWS Tony Reiter, Math and Physics t.reiter@macs.k12.wi.us 715.723.9126 ext. 1101

STUDENT AMBASSADOR NEWS

Mary Jacobson, Ambassador Program Coordinator mrs.jacobson@macs.k12.wi.us 715.723.9126

Mr. Tony Reiter

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Baccalaureate This year baccalaureate will be held at Notre Dame Parish at 7:30pm on May 16th. There will be a dinner reception prior. More information in May newsletter.

Pro-Life Club Blood Drive Friday, May 18th the Pro-Life Club is hosting a blood drive. Details will be in the next newsletter. Event will be from 9:00am - 2:00pm in the McDonell Gym. Please consider donating and saving a life!

Fr. Mark MIller

CAMPUS MINISTRY NEWS Fr. Mark Miller, Campus Ministry m.miller@macs.k12.wi.us 715.723.9126 ext. 3319

Successful math meets for McDonell Mathematicians Congratulations to the McDonell Math Teams for their performance on March 6th at the Cloverbelt Math Meet. The varsity team consisting of Megan Baier, Garett Retzlaff, Jacob Schemenauer, John Francis, Kotryna Vaineikyte, Annabelle Abbe, Jakeb Smiskey, and Cory Hoglund for a third place finish. Jakeb, Garett, and John won medals. The JV team of Abi Pieper, Caleb Thornton, Andrew Herron, Mark Buchmann, Drew Hunt, Anna Geissler, Hanna Vallejos Duque, and Peter Herron won first place. Abi, Drew, and Mark were medal winners.

Applications for the 2018-19 school year for seventh through 12th graders to join the program will be out later this month. Currently we have around 100

students. These students have shared some of the reasons why they joined.

· Looks good on job, scholarship & college resume. · It gives me a chance to help others in the community.· Through serving in different settings/agencies, it has given me a chance to learn more about what direction I should take after high school. · It is fun, the activities are flexible and it feels good. · The

Mrs. Mary Jacobson

Pi Day at McDonell High McDonell High School celebrated π day on March 14th. Congratulations to Peter Herron, this year’s winner of the π day competition. Peter memorized 71 digits. Winners in each class were Sean Craker with 61, Grace Erickson with 46 and John Francis with 33. Thanks to Megan Baier and Grace Erickson for bringing in the pie!

CONGRATULATIONS!

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Notre Dame Middle School | McDonell Central Catholic High School www.macs.k12.wi.us

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Global Outreach a Catholic Program Have you ever wanted to make a difference in a young person's life, a difference that will, in time, help them transform the world? If so, Global Outreach, a Catholic student exchange program, to Catholic families is the chance in a lifetime. Global Outreach’s mission is to help young Catholics from six countries, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Slovakia, develop into true servant leaders. Our students study in U.S. Catholic high schools during their junior year and return to their countries to make a difference in their schools, in the Church, and in their society. This year, McDonell Central Catholic High School welcomed Global Outreach students to be part of its student body. We hope that next year we will be able to again send students to McDonell Central Catholic High School, but this can only happen if host families can be found for the students. Host families do not pay for the tuition at McDonell. Please open the door of your home and heart to a wonderful young person who will not only bring something special to the school, but also to your home. Students arrive in early August 2018 and return around June 15, 2019. To make a commitment to hosting a student for the 2018-2019 school year or to learn more, contact Barbara Tota-Boryczka, Executive Director, at (920) 540-3085 or email at boryczkabb@sbcglobal.net or contact Fr. Larry Seidl, Spiritual Director, at (920) 412-0320 or email at ljseidl1949@gmail.com

Mr. Sean Hanson

Sean Hanson, Band Director s.hanson@macs.k12.wi.us 715.723.9126 ext. 1114

Mrs. Amy Vogt

Amy Vogt, Choral Director a.vogt@macs.k12.wi.us 715.723.9126 ext. 2216

Choral On Monday, April 23rd at 7:00pm, join us at St. Charles Borromeo Church for an evening of sacred music. This year, our Notre Dame Choristers and McDonell Concert Choir have been invited to be featured guests at the church's annual Casper Concert. Our program includes music by Ola Gjeilo, Javier Busto, Eriks Esenvalds, Charles Villiers Stanford, and Gabriel Faure. The concert is free and open to the public. Solo & Ensemble Festival will be held at EC Memorial HS on April 7th. Because some of our seniors will be gone on their senior trip at that time, there will be alternate festival at Chetek High School on April 10th. Band Congratulations to Ann David, Belinda Neff, Mark Buchmann, and Trent Witkowski on a great Dorian Band Festival Concert. Upcoming events include District Solo and Ensemble on April 7th at Memorial High School in Eau Claire. Also, District Solo and Ensemble on Tuesday, April 10th in Chetek. Our Spring Concert is on Monday, April 16th at 7:00pm in the McDonell Auditorium. This concert will feature all of the Notre Dame and McDonell bands. On Saturday, April 21st our Jazz Ensemble will be playing at the Eau Claire Jazz Festival most likely in the early morning. Then, on April 28th the jazz ensemble will be performing at our McDonell Alumni Dinner at the Heyde Center beginning at 5:30pm. We are gearing up for a very busy month!

MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS

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Hosting International Students

Educatius Program This year Educatius students from Brazil, Vietnam, China and Thailand have thoroughly enjoyed all that McDonell has to offer! Sports, the School Musical and the class trip are some of their favorite things so far this year. Educatius representatives provide academic and monthly local host family support for their students. Students come with their own spending money. Host families can open their home up to students and receive a monthly stipend of $500/month per student. Hosting these future world leaders not only gives them the opportunity of a lifetime, but is life-changing for your family as you share your home and faith with them and learn about other cultures and customs. Contact area representative Anita Wahl to apply or with any questions to anita.educatius@gmail.com or 715-271-6098.

In support of our community's Lenten focus on the virtue of charity, the McDonell Student Council sponsored a food drive in collaboration with the local Salvation Army. The whole food drive was very successful, and in the future, the student council will continue to work with the Salvation Army to support their

efforts in combating hunger and homelessness in the Chippewa Valley

community. Moving into fourth quarter, the Student Council is working to organize an exciting talent show and various service projects, and elect members for the 2018-19 school year. More information will be available in the near future if any high school student is interested in running for office. As always, please feel free to contact the McDonell Student Council at mcd.s.council@macs.k12.wi.us

STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS

Mrs. Renee David

FORENCES NEWS Congratulations to our Forensics team for making it to the state tournament! Hannah Ullom, Garett Retzlaff, Maddy Wild, John Francis, Gordy Schafer, Emmaliese Normand, Jakeb Smiskey, Anna Sozinska, Mark Buchmann, Scott Wild, Belinda Neff, Hannah Vallejos Duque, and Peter Herron.

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Notre Dame Middle School | McDonell Central Catholic High School www.macs.k12.wi.us

Congratulations to all the winter sports teams as the season closes

Boys varsity season finished with Regional and Sectional title and a trip to the state tournament bringing home the WIAA Division 5 State Runner-Up Championship, Outstanding! Senior Hayden Baughman broke the school record for scoring with 1,476 points.

Girls varsity finished their season with a WIAA Division 5 Regional Championship Title.

Thank you to all the student athletes and coaches at all levels at MACS for your hard work and dedication to the programs.

St. Charles Borromeo Primary School | Holy Ghost Elementary School www.macs.k12.wi.us

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April 2 Fourth Quarter Begins –

April 4 SC Mass at 8:30am / HG Mass at 8:30am Home & School Meeting – 6:00pm at SC

April 6 SC/HG Report Cards Go Home

April 9 SC Mass at 8:30am (Assumption)

MACS Music Boosters Meeting – 6:00pm at McD

April 10 HG Craft Night – 6:00-7:00pm at HG

April 11 HG Mass at 8:30am NDAA Meeting – 6:00pm at McD

April 13 SC/HG Early Release – 12 Noon

April 18 SC Mass at 8:30am/ HG Mass at 8:30am

April 19 P4L Meeting – 5:30pm at SC MACS Education Commission Meeting

April 20 SC/HG Math Day

April 25 NO SCHOOL – Diocesan In-Service

April 29 First Communion Sunday

May 1 SC Spring Concert and Art Show –12:30pm and 5:30pm in SC Gym

May 2 SC Mass at 8:30am/ HG Mass at 8:30am SC May Crowning after Mass

May 2 MACS Looking Forward - 5:30pm at McD

UPCOMING EVENTS St. Charles and Holy Ghost Schools – April 2018

Sunday, April 1, 2018

Stations prepare the way to Easter Students rally basketball players

Junior Achievement (JA) offers volunteer-delivered, grades K-12 programs that foster work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, while using experiential learning to inspire students to dream big and reach their potential. Last, but not least, it’s also fun! Thank you to our volunteers who have worked with our students at St. Charles and Holy Ghost this year: Kristin Anderl, Seth Eder, Rolly Enderes, Libby Leinenkugel, Greg Misfeldt, Jennifer Ruf, and Cathy Statz. Kudos to you all!

A fourth grader (above) signs her name to a “good luck” card for a McDonell basketball player before the big semifinals game in Madison on March 16th. Preparing to follow the Stations of the Cross with the

St. Charles students are Msgr. Michael Gorman and his assistants – a kindergarten girl holding a spike, a first grader with the cross and a second grade boy carrying a crown of thorns (above).

St. Charles Borromeo Primary School | Holy Ghost Elementary School www.macs.k12.wi.us

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First graders discover the amazing characteristics of light

It’s fun to make designs with colored lights (above). How many bears are reflected in this mirror (above)?

Let there be light!

After learning about another form of energy called “light” through books, videos, and discussions, the first grade boys and girls were able to put their new-found knowledge to use. They explored a variety of stations using flashlights, mirrors, lenses and prisms.

A lens really changes the way this boy looks!

It’s all in the numbers

Mrs. Bridget Ericksen’s fourth grade class found a common denominator between math and the Olympics – it all comes down to the numbers (as well as considerable skill!). Whether it’s solving multiplication games, or adding up the medals in the Olympic games, the final scores determine the outcome.

These fourth grade girls enjoy a multiplication game together (left).

This young man (right) shows us his favorite team in the Olympics.

St. Charles Borromeo Primary School | Holy Ghost Elementary School www.macs.k12.wi.us

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Fourth grade students welcome in the Chinese New Year Ms. Abramowicz’s fourth grade class recently celebrated Chinese New Year. Unlike our January 1st New Year’s holiday, the Chinese New Year is a moveable celebration. This year, the year of the Dog, began on February 16th. According to the Chinese Zodiac, people born this year (or in 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, etc.) are honest, friendly, loyal, smart, straightforward, venerable and have a strong sense of responsibility. As part of their study of this cultural event, the students made Chinese lanterns to help ring in the New Year.

The fourth grade students carefully copied and drew Chinese characters and then added their own personal touches to make each of their lanterns a unique piece of art (left and above).

Fun Facts about SPRING . . .

Children grow faster during the spring. The first known time there was a “spring cleaning” was in 1857. Sense of smell can be more acute in spring as there is usually more moisture in the air. Around 1800 bird species (out of 10,000) migrate in the spring, returning home after going away for the winter. The first spring flower to bloom is often the dandelion. Originally from Asia, it can be used as food and medicine. Spring fever is real! When the temperature rises, blood vessels expand and some people get an energetic feeling. A myth says that only at the spring equinox can you stand a raw egg on its end. This is just a myth. With a little

practice, you can do that at any time of the year.

St. Charles Borromeo Primary School | Holy Ghost Elementary School www.macs.k12.wi.us

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New titles added to libraries

St. Charles and Holy Ghost Schools recently held a book drive for their school libraries. K-5 families were asked to donate new or gently used books to help widen the selection of materials on the school library shelves. If they wanted, families could give a book in memory or honor of someone special. When the drive came to an end, over 300 books were donated! Many thanks to everyone who shared their love of books. Piles of books were donated at Holy Ghost (right).

Beloved children’s book author Dr. Seuss would have turned 108 on March 2nd, and he would have been proud to see that his many works are still as popular as ever with children – and adults – of all ages. Born Theodor Seuss Geisel in 1904, the writer produced more than 60 children’s books before his death in 1991. To remember this favorite author, St. Charles and Holy Ghost students could wear green clothing (in honor of Green Eggs and Ham) or dress up as their favorite Dr. Seuss character on March 2nd. If they did so, they were asked to make a small donation to families in need. Everyone had a great time celebrating this very special birthday! “Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!” – Happy Birthday to You! (1959)

St. Charles and Holy Ghost students celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday bash

A third grader puts on her top hat – Dr. Seuss style!

Instead of cheese, everyone say “Cat in the Hat”! Mrs. Bahnub shares Dr. Seuss with kindergarteners.

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26th Annual Joseph and Olivia Bischel Teacher Scholarship

Teacher Nomination Form

The McDonell Area Catholic Schools are now accepting nominations for the twenty-sixth recipient of the "Joseph and Olivia Bischel Teacher Scholarship." The scholarship, established by the family and friends of the Bischel family, will be given annually to a teacher that best exemplifies what Catholic education is, both in and out of the classroom. The recipient of the award will receive a cash scholarship to be used at his or her discretion. The Joseph and Olivia Bischel Scholarship also recognize the contributions made by the total staff of the McDonell Area Catholic Schools. The Joseph and Olivia Bischel Scholarship will be presented during the Staff Appreciation Breakfast on June 4, 2018. In 2017, being the 25th year – three scholarships were awarded to: Deacon Thomas Kinnick, Brianna Krause, and Rita Nowak. To nominate a teacher for this award, fill out the form below and return to the McDonell Area Catholic Schools Central Office attention Kathy Adams no later than Friday, May 11, 2018. Name of Teacher Nominee: ____________________________________ How does this teacher exemplify the essence of Catholic education?

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July 9 – August 9, 2018 McDonell Central Catholic High School

Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 12:30pm

For students entering grades K-8 Cost for camp is $375 per child

Come join us as we “crack open” the wonderful world of academia in reading, writing, and math.

Camp Mackademia considers each student in planning its curriculum.

Please go to McDonell Area Catholic Schools home website to register by March 30, 2018.

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Huffcutt by email m.huffcutt@macs.k12.wi.us

Perhaps we are a little nuts, but we love to learn (and play) in the summer.

Camp maCkadEmia

McDonell Macks 2018-19 Sports Registration Grades 5 – 8

Monday, April 23, 2018 McDonell High School Commons/Auditorium

5:00 – 5:30 pm New Athlete Orientation 5:30 pm New & Returning Athlete Registration 6:00 pm 2018-19 Awards Banquet

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PLAYING SPORTS NEXT YEAR? On Monday, April 23, 2018 students entering grades 5-8 who are interested in participating in our athletic program in the 2018-19 school year, need to register. All incoming 5th grade students and anyone who has not played sports with McDonell in the past MUST attend a mandatory meeting with the Athletic Director, Mr. Archie Sherbinow, at 5:15 p.m. in the McDonell auditorium.

Notre Dame Athletic Association Awards Banquet (for those who participated in the 2018-2019 sports season)

Banquet will be held on Monday, April 23, 2018 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the McDonell High School Auditorium. Dinner will follow the awards ceremony in the commons.

PLEASE HAVE THE ATTACHED FORMS COMPLETED AND RETURN ALL to school office on or before May 1st

PLEASE DO NOT PAY YOUR ATHLETIC FEE UNTIL AFTER JULY 1, 2018. Fees can be paid during Welcome Back Week.

Available Sports Options: Volleyball (Girls 5th – 8th grade) FALL SEASON Football (Boys 7th & 8th grade) FALL SEASON

Cross Country (Girls & Boys 5th - 8th grade) FALL SEASON Basketball (Girls & Boys 5th – 8th grade) WINTER SEASON

Track (Girls & Boys 6th - 8th grade) SPRING SEASON

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