Newsletter - McDonell Area Catholic Schools

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McDonell Area Catholic Schools
are committed to the formation of community,
academic excellence and the spiritual and physical
well-being of each student in the
Spirit of Jesus Christ.
St. Charles Childcare
St. Charles Borromeo Primary
Holy Ghost Elementary
Notre Dame Middle School
McDonell Central Catholic High School
May 2016 School Newsletter
MACS Central Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7a.m. - 4p.m.  School Offices open 7:30a.m. - 4:00p.m.
715.723.0538  www.macs.k12.wi.us  Look for MACS on Facebook & Twitter
Accreditation Success
The AdvancED external team
of six people spent four days in
Chippewa Falls reviewing our
schools. Through their
presentation that was given to all
staff and representation of
commission members and
parents, the team recommended that our system,
including our Early Childhood
programs, be accredited.
The areas the team was very
impressed by included:
1. The cohort professional
development model/Saint Mary’s
partnership.
2. The expansion of the MACS
Early Childhood program.
3. Each school and the system is
very much a part of the wider
community and is supported by
this community.
4. The Student Ambassador
program for grades 7-12 is
exemplar.
The team leader, John Fanelli
former Assistant Superintendent
of the Diocese of Patterson, New
Jersey, recommended that we
share our cohort model and the
ambassador program on a
national level. The accreditation
process is such that it finds
evidence indicating areas which
need to be strengthened if we
want to be a system of
excellence. The next two years of
improvement include:
1. The systematic review,
revision, and communication of
the mission, vision, and core
values to all stakeholders.
2. The research, design and
implementation of a system-wide
supervision and evaluation
process on improving
professional practices.
3. Mentoring, coaching, and
induction programs for teachers
new to MACS.
Central Office Summer Hours 4. A comprehensive plan
that evaluates the
system’s effectiveness in
meeting the physical,
social, and emotional
Mon - Wed 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
needs of all students.
Thursdays 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
5. The development and
CLOSED ON FRIDAYS
training of all staff in the
Summer hours start on June 13th collection, interpretation
Closed Fridays
Open late Thursdays
MONDAY, JUNE 6th
School Offices and Central Office CLOSED
7:00 - 10:30 a.m.
for Staff Mass and Breakfast
Thank you for your understanding while the MACS staff come
together to celebrate community with an appreciation time of
prayer and breakfast.
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and use of data to support student learning. The
team recognized we are making gains in
several of these areas. Continuing to work in
this direction, we should be successful.
CHANGE — EARLY RELEASE
Last day of school Friday, June 3rd
Due to the bussing schedule change we will
be going from a full day to a half day early
release. Release time to be determined.
Watch for information coming.
(Bus transportation will be provided)
EVENTS to JUNE 6
For full listing, check on website for calendars.
May 4
May Crowning at HG 8:45 a.m. at SC 1:00 p.m.
Excellence in Education Banquet
May 9
Music Booster Meeting 6:30 p.m. @ McD
May 11
Move Up Day for Grades K-5
Kindergarten Orientation
Blood Drive 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. @ McD
NDAA parent meeting 6:00p.m.@ McD
MABC meeting 7:00 p.m. @ McD
May 13
MACS Jeans Day
May 18
McDonell Fine Arts Night at 6:30 p.m.
May 19
Education Commission Meeting 5:30 p.m.
May 21
McD Athletic Boosters Golf Scramble
May 25
McD Awards 9:30 a.m.
Baccalaureate @ St. Charles Parish 7:30 p.m.
May 26
MACS in Motion @ McD
MACS Family Night @ Casper Park 4:30 p.m. at the
baseball field
May 27
MACS Jeans Day
May 30
Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
McD band marches in parade
June 1
McDonell High School Graduation 7:30 p.m.
June 2
Grade 8 Awards 2:00 p.m. in auditorium
Grade 8 Mass in school auditorium 7:00 p.m.
June 3
Holy Ghost Mass and Awards
Last Day of School– Early Release
June 6
CLOSED Central Office and ALL schools and offices
from 7-10:30 a.m. Staff prayer service and
appreciation breakfast @ McD
Family Newsletter May 2016
MACS Central Office
SCRIP GIFT CARD NEWS
www.macs.k12.wi.us
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & ACCREDITATION
Kathy Adams, Exec. Administrative Assistant
& Scrip Fundraising Coordinator
715.723.0538 ext. 3301
k.adams@macs.k12.wi.us.
Purchasing local and national Scrip
business gift cards is a win-win program
for our organization and families. Just by
using Scrip to pay for your normal weekly purchases, you
can easily earn several hundreds of dollars in credit
towards your family or a future family tuition. Please
contact me with any questions or special orders. I look
forward to seeing you in the MACS Central Office!
How much can one family raise per year buying Scrip?
Business
Example
Rebate
Spending
per Month
Grocery
Gas
Eating Out
Home Improvements
5%
10%
10%
5%
$400
$200
$100
$200
Retail
2.5%
$300
$1200
Total
Earnings
per
Year
$240
$240
$240
$120
Family
Earns
Year
$120
$120
$120
$60
MACS
$90
$45
$45
$930
$465
$465
Earns
Year
$120
$120
$120
$60
Mary Huffcutt, Dean of Academic Affairs and
Acceditation 715.723.0538 ext. 3302
m.huffcutt@macs.k12.wi.us.
Second Cohort of the Master’s
program prepares to graduate
On April 20th, three MACS teachers
(BB4C Jaynee Brannen, high School
Mitch Jacobson and middle-elementary
Eric Wedemeyer) presented to parents, co-workers,
supporters and the University of St. Mary’s leaders on what
they have learned in their pursuit of a masters degree.
They have implemented this new knowledge in the
classroom and shared some of their results.
Congratulations to the MACS teachers! Thank you to
St. Mary’s University and supporters for your partnership
with this program.
Mrs. Mary Huffcutt
Advancement News
Jenny Schafer, Director of Advancement
715.723.0538 ext. 3306 or
j.schafer@macs.k12.wi.us
New work from home
volunteer opportunity!
Mrs. Jenny Schafer
As you may or may not realize, one
third of our annual revenue comes from
“third source” funding. This includes donations from
alumni, parents and staff, fundraisers (Scrip and special
events), sporting events, childcare and grants. These
sources represent a significant part of our budget and are
critical to our efforts to keep tuition affordable.
One of the reasons we have implemented a more
comprehensive tracking program for volunteer hours this
year is to help with our grant writing process. Many grants
look for information on how many hours our supporters
give to our mission. Volunteer hours make a difference!
There are SO MANY organizations, businesses and
foundations out there who want to give money away! I am
looking for help searching for grants. If you are
comfortable with the internet and are willing to spend
some time surfing for grant opportunities for us, please
give me a call. You would not have to help us write for the
grant, we just need help finding them. Typical grants
range anywhere from $1,000 to $250,000! Please
consider helping out – you could find a grant that might
result in thousands of dollars for MACS! How cool would
that be? Please contact me in the MACS Central Office as
soon as possible if you are interested in helping out. I will
give you all the details and training to search for grants.
Congratulations to our teachers for their hard work in
earning their Masters in Education. Pictured above are
Eric Wedemeyer, Jaynee Brannen, and Mitch Jacobson.
Thanks for a great school year!
The Chippewa Area Mentor Program is ending the
year with 221 students matched with a mentor! When
you serve as a mentor, you enrich your own life as much as
you do the life of a child. Mentoring leads to new
experiences, connections, insights, and satisfaction. To
those of you who serve as a mentor, THANK YOU for
taking time to play a game or offer a listening ear. Your
show of compassion has helped a child feel cared about,
important, and believed in.
If you are not a mentor and are interested in learning
more about this life-changing experience, please call or
email Ashley. 715-726-2400 ext. 2516 camp@chipfalls.org
We are taking applications for the 2016-17 school year as
we already have students waiting!
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MACS Organizations
Home and School Association (HandS)
www.macs.k12.wi.us
Notre Dame Athletic Association (NDAA)
email: macshomeschool@macs.k12.wi.us
web link: www.macs.k12.wi.us/hns.html
email: ndaaboosters@macs.k12.wi.us
web link: www.macs.k12.wi.us/ndaa.html
The Home and School Committee has completed and
placed the order for the third annual Little MACS
yearbook for BB4C, SC and HG students!! Yearbooks
are scheduled to arrive a few days prior to school being
out, so make sure you look in your student’s backpack
close to the end of the year.
As we near the end of the school year, the children are
getting excited for summer break and the Home and
School Association is already working to plan some
terrific events for the next school year. We welcome any
ideas you may have about future events for the children
and their families starting in the fall.
At this time, I would like to say 'Thank You' for all the
support Home and School has received from the parents
and teachers over the past three years. Carla Arnold will
be taking over as President for the 2016-17 school year.
She will do a great job since she has been Vice
President of the Home and School Association for the
past three years. Please congratulate and support her on
the new position! Have a great summer! See you all next
fall. - Tina S. Ferguson, HandS President
NDAA will be holding elections for next
year’s board members on Wednesday,
May 11th at 6:00 p.m. in the McDonell
Library. Please join us and cast your vote
or throw your hat in the box!! We need
volunteers for this board as we have two
board members who will be done after this Mrs. Michele Kressin
NDAA President
school year.
We meet once a month on the
second Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. (right before the MABC
meeting). Our mission: The NDAA is committed to the
physical well-being of students. We support organized
athletic activities at Holy Ghost Elementary and Notre
Dame Middle School by implementing fundraisers to help
pay for uniforms, coaches salary, equipment, referees and
capital improvements. We offer both monetary and
structural support for faculty and parents of current and
upcoming athletes in an effort to promote healthy living.
Please join us!!
McDonell Athletic Boosters (MABC)
MACS Music Boosters
email: macsmusic@macs.k12.wi.us
web link: www.macs.k12.wi.us/musboost.html
email: mcdathboosters@macs.k12.wi.us
web link: www.macs.k12.wi.us/athboost.html
Thank you to Ms. Deb Blake and Mrs. Paula Hanson
for showcasing the students during the spring music
programs in April. Mr. Knobloch will be adding the
programs he was able to record to the MACS TV page
under the Live Stream. Thank you Mr. Knobloch for your
time in streaming live the programs. It was very much
appreciated! Notre Dame Middle School Band Concert
was also recorded and shown prior to the start of the
Looking Forward—Celebrating our Gifts Night. Thank
you to Mr. Sean Hanson for working with the large
number of middle school students in band this year.
* Teams can be four or five persons.
* Runs from 7:30 a.m. to about 4:30 p.m.
* Golf at Timber Terrace Golf Course in Chippewa Falls rain
or shine.
May 21, 2016 – The 26th Annual Golf Scramble
We are looking for participants for the annual golf outing. If
you like to golf or know someone who does, please form a
team and support the MACS!!! Below is the information:
Donation of $60 per person includes:
 18 Holes of Golf
 Golf Gift Package
 Chance to win a CAR and a TRIP
FOR TWO TO LAS VEGAS with a Hole in One
 Banquet at McDonell High School Commons
(Golfer and Guest)
 Refreshments – 5:30 p.m.
 Dinner – 7:00 p.m.
 Door Prizes!
McDonell Fine Arts Awards, Art Show and Concert
Wednesday, May 18th at 6:30 p.m.
This is the night when all the practice and hard work of
the school year is showcased for the high school.
Whether your child is in a fine arts program or not, please
come out to support the music students and to
congratulate the seniors.
Track Concessions The boosters will provide
concessions for the track meet May 10th at Dorais Field.
Please sign up to help on VolunteerSpot. THANK YOU!
May music parent meeting is Monday, May 9th at
6:30p.m. in the McDonell library. Come meet the new
officers who were elected last month: President Laurie
Francis, VP/Secretary Jenny Schafer and Treasurer
Angie Walker. See you there!
Arrange your own four or five person team by calling
Timber Terrace at 715-726-1500 to reserve your teetime.
All proceeds go to support McDonell Central Catholic
High School sports teams!!!
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Notre Dame Middle School | McDonell Central Catholic High School www.macs.k12.wi.us
SCHOOL COUNSELOR NEWS
CHANGE — EARLY RELEASE
Last Day of School Friday, June 3rd
Sam Hochstetler, School Counselor
s.hochstetler@macs.k12.wi.us
715.723.9126 Ext. 3317
Due to a bussing schedule change, we will be changing
from a full day to a half day early release. Release time to
be determined. Watch for information coming soon.
Act Registration The final ACT test date
for this school year is June 11th.
Registration for the June ACT is due May
6th. If you have not taken the ACT yet, or if
Mr. Sam Hochstetler you want to retake it, this is your chance to
do so. Register online at: actstudent.org.
(Bus transportation WILL be provided)
SENIOR NEWS
Reminder for Seniors If any senior has not yet returned
Badger Boys State Congratulations to the junior boys
the business cards and donations for the All Night
Graduation Party, you may return them at any time to the
McDonell office.
selected to represent McDonell Central Catholic High
School in Ripon, WI this summer. They are Peter Stoffel
and Sam Zwickel.
All Night Graduation Party The cost of a ticket to the
graduation party on June 1st is $15. The tickets will be sold
on Thursday and Friday, May 5th and 6th by a parent
during the lunch hour.
Badger Girls State Congratulations to the junior girls
selected to represent McDonell Central Catholic High
School at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh this
summer. They are Carly Eystad and Olivia Parkhurst.
Senior Photos Parents please bring into the school office
by May 6th,10 to 12 COPIES OF PHOTOS of your child to
give to the junior students. They will make posters for the
All Night Graduation Party. Candid photos of your child
taken over the years are the best.
FORENSICS NEWS
Amy Recob, English Department
a.recob@macs.k12.wi.us
715.723.9126 Ext. 2202
ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS Graduation is an
exciting time. There are so many important
dates coming up in this busy and hectic
month of May. Please note them so that you
can attend them all. We ask that you keep all
the ceremonies dignified by encouraging
your son/daughter to dress appropriately.
State Forensic Results
Bronze:
Four Minute Speech - Anna
Klimesova
Oratory - Autumn Bresina
Poetry - Adrienne Polus
Poetry - Belinda Neff
Radio Speaking - Jalen Tozer
Mrs. Amy Recob
CAP AND GOWN MUST BE WORN AT...
Awards Day, Baccalaureate, and Graduation
Awards Day The awards are held in the school
auditorium May 25th at 9:30 a.m. This ceremony is our
Silver:
Group Interpretation - “How to Lose a Guy”
Maggie Meinen, Anna Rasmus, Taya Kremer,
Molly Schwandt, and Rachel Kopp.
Group Play Acting - “Never Say the Scottish Word”
Kennedy Eslinger, Scott Wild, Gordy Schafer,
Tati Broses, and Olivia Burmeister.
Group Play Acting - “Ho, Ho, Ho”
John Francis and Sam Zwickel.
Prose - Hannah Ullom
Special Occasion Speech - Paige McCabe
way of recognizing the achievements of the seniors by
presenting them with scholarships and other honors.
Students are asked to wear their cap and gown over
regular school attire. Parents are invited and encouraged
to attend.
BACCALAUREATE Dinner & Mass St. Charles
Borromeo Parish will host the event on Wednesday, May
25th. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. in the school gym. Class picture
will be taken after dinner. Bring your cameras! Mass
begins at 7:30 p.m. Seniors are required to wear their caps
and gowns (pressed) with the men wearing dress slacks,
dress shirt, dress shoes and socks. The ladies should also
wear dress attire with appropriate shoes. Shorts and
casual attire will not be accepted.
Gold:
Prose — Frank Rineck
Congratulations!
Graduation and Graduation Practice All seniors must
During the Fine Arts Night at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
May 18th, Forensic students will present some of their
state winning orations. Student awards and scholarships
in all of the Fine Arts areas will be announced during the
attend the mandatory practice on Wednesday, June 1st at
11:00 a.m. in the school gymnasium. Graduation will be
held that night at 7:30 p.m. in the McDonell gym. Senior
slideshow to follow in the auditorium.
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MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS
Greetings from McDonell Student Council. We
would like to extend a big thank you to Ryan
Normand and his mother Sharon Normand for fixing
the bulldog mascot. His face is
repainted and a new fan was
installed in the head. We
appreciate your donation. We
can now better promote our
school spirit with this new and
improved mascot.
Thank you class of 1966 for celebrating Mass with
us on April 27th. We greatly enjoyed spending time
with you commemorating your 50th class reunion.
Congrats to the Sophomore class for winning the
Lenten food drive. They were rewarded with root
beer floats.
Next year’s election for Student Council are right
around the corner. Stay posted for the results.
Lastly, thank you to this year’s current officers for
their hard work and dedication to Student Council
throughout the school year.
STUDENT AMBASSADOR NEWS
Mary Jacobson
Ambassador Program Advisor
715.723.9126
Six students from McDonell Central
Catholic High School were
recognized at the end of the third
quarter of this school year with the
“First You, Then Me” student
Mrs. Mary Jacobson ambassador award. The students
were selected by Mrs. Jacobson, the student
ambassador program coordinator. She states “With
the McDonell Area Catholic Schools including in their
vision statement a focus on engaging the students as
servant leaders, it is rewarding to witness these
students exemplifying many of the attributes of being
humble, yet effective servant leaders.
The third quarter awards were given to:
Freshman Annabelle Abbe,
daughter of John and Stephanie Abbe
Freshman Marilyn Newton,
daughter of Jeff and Lynn Newton
Sophomore Olivia Burmeister,
daughter of Adam and Beth Burmeister
Sophomore John Francis,
son of John & Laurie Francis
Sophomore Olivia Kressin,
daughter of Matthew & Michele Kressin
Junior Tim Buchmann,
son of Mike & Wendy Buchmann
Amy Vogt, Choral Director
a.vogt@macs.k12.wi.us
715.723.9126 Ext. 2216
Sean Hanson, Band Director
s.hanson@macs.k12.wi.us
715.723.9126 Ext. 1114
Mrs. Amy Vogt
Mr. Sean Hanson
Congratulations to McDonell Concert Choir for their success
at WSMA Concert Festival in Whitehall on April 20th. The choir
performed at a Class A level this year, which is the most
difficult level, and received the highest rating, a 1 rating.
Congratulations to Olivia Burmeister, Scott Wild, and Samuel
Zwickel for being accepted into WSMA Honors
Ensembles! Olivia will go to Honors Orchestra as a harpist, and
Scott and Samuel will sing in the Honors Choir. Students
accepted go to a camp during the summer to prepare music,
and the experience culminates in a concert in Madison in
October.
We are pleased to announce the following vocalists
receiving state-eligible 1* ratings at Solo & Ensemble contest:
Laura McChesney, Anna Klimesova, Olivia Burmeister, Scott
Wild, and Samuel Zwickel will get to perform their solos at
State Solo & Ensemble on May 7th.
The McDonell Fine Arts Department will present an evening
of entertainment, awards, and a student art exhibit on
Wednesday, May 18th at 6:30 p.m..
The Fine Arts Program will feature musical selections from
the Concert Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, and
the Jazz Band. The best of student art work from third and
fourth quarter will be on display in the commons. Forensic
students will present some of their state winning orations.
Student awards and scholarships in all of the Fine Arts areas
will be announced. The entire student body and their families
are invited to attend.
McDONELL SCHOOL NEWS
Top National Academic Award
Congratulations to Senior Samuel “Sam”
Huffcutt, who has been announced as a
National Merit Scholar. Sam will be attending
the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
Congratulations Sam!
Sam Huffcutt
NOTRE DAME MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Notre Dame Awards and Completion Ceremony
On Tuesday, June 2nd awards and scholarships will be
presented in the school auditorium at 2:00 p.m. Families of the
eighth graders are encouraged and welcome to attend.
Eighth grade completion ceremony will be held at 7:00 p.m.
in the school auditorium with a reception following in the
Commons. We will take a class picture so bring your cameras!
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EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
Maggie Meinen with her most
influential teacher Mrs. Tammy
Christopher.
Derek Zumbrock with his most
influential teacher Mrs. Jean Wacker
Excellence in Education
The 31st annual Excellence in
Education Banquet will be held on
Wednesday, May 4th. Our top students will
be honored along with their most influential
teachers.
We would like to thank the sponsor
businesses, school administrators, and the
host, Chippewa Falls Chamber of
Commerce who make this night of
academic recognition a reality.
CAMPUS MINISTRY NEWS
Deacon Tom Kinnick,
Campus Ministry
deacon.kinnick@macs.k12.wi.us
715.723.9126 Ext. 2207
The senior dedicated
school Mass will be held on
May 18th at 10:30 a.m.
Baccalaureate is May
Deacon Tom Kinnick 25th at 7:30 p.m. held at
St. Charles Borromeo Parish. There will be a
dinner before the Mass held in the
St. Charles School gym. Students need to
dress appropriately and wear their cap and
gown.
The dates of July 15 -18th is the
Steubenville trip to Rochester, MN.
Conference cost is $170.00. Meals, lodging
and transportation TBD. Contact Sara Rykal
to register: srykal@allsaintscathcom.com or
call 715-404-8642. You do not have to be a
student at McDonell to attend the trip.
Totus Tuus is the week of June19-24th at
St. Charles Borromeo Parish. Brochures are
now available in the school office or from
Deacon Kinnick.
Madeleine Rietschel with her most
influential teacher, Mrs. Carolyn
Peloquin
MATH DEPARTMENT NEWS
Tony Reiter, Math Department
t.reiter@macs.k12.wi.us 715.723.9126 Ext. 1101
Physics News
Mr. Tony Reiter
The physics class held their 26th Annual Physics
Cup. The objective is to build the lightest boat that
can support the most weight. This year’s winner was
Jordan Moulton.
Physics Soup Can Race
The winner of the soup can race is shown at right with
his winning can of Chicken Broth. The purpose of the race
is to use the concepts of moment of inertia, angular
momentum, and torque in order to figure out which soup
would roll the fastest down an inclined plane.
WELCOME MR. SCHULNER
Please welcome Mr. Brian Schulner
our next middle and high school
Principal.
Mr. Schulner has been in the public
school system as an administrator for 20
years, most current is16 years at the
Fall Creek School District. However, he
is no stranger to Catholic education. He
commented “Having attended Catholic
Schools in my youth at St. Mary’s in
Altoona, Saint Patrick’s Middle School in
Eau Claire and graduated high school
from Eau Claire Regis, I am excited to
be returning to my roots and playing an
active part as an academic and spiritual
leader within the McDonell Catholic
Mr. Brian Schulner
community.” Mr. Schulner will officially
begin his new position July 1st.
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St. Charles Borromeo Primary School | Holy Ghost Elementary School
www.macs.k12.wi.us
The great Holy Ghost Easter egg hunt!
A third grade girl (above) smiles as she finishes
constructing her three dimensional pyramid.
Working with 3-D math models
Mrs. Eckwright’s third grade class constructed
geometric solids from marshmallows and toothpicks
to determine the number of corners, edges and
sides. It was an educational way to get into a sticky
situation! As third grade student Alan Meinen happily
proclaimed, “Math never tasted so delicious!”
A team of fifth grade boys proudly hold up their prize (above).
As a Fun Friday activity, boys and girls from each homeroom
went on an Easter egg hunt. The teams searched throughout
the school to find the basket of eggs labeled with their group’s
name (for example: Mrs. Kreider’s 5th grade boys). If they
found a different group’s basket, they left it in place and kept
looking for their own. It was an exciting finish to the week!
“Do this in
memory of
Me”- Luke 22:19
A trio of girls from
Miss Nowak’s first
grade class use
water color to paint
chalices (left). This
activity helped to
explain the Triduum
and to remember
Holy Thursday and
the Last Supper.
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Brick at Irvine Park
During Catholic Schools
Week, elementary school
students could bring in
pennies, nickels, dimes
and quarters as part of
different fun activities.
Part of this money was
donated to the Irvine Park
Zoo and an engraved
brick was placed in the
zoo walkway. It reads:
ST. CHARLES AND
HOLY GHOST SCHOOLS
K-5TH GRADE
2015-2016
Look for it this summer!
www.macs.k12.wi.us
St. Charles first grade students delve into the world of commerce
This young lady (above) counts up the yellow “Star
Slips” she earned for showing positive behavior.
Students stand in line at the bank (above) to trade in
their yellow slips for larger denomination “money”.
First grade students in Mrs. Yohnk's class have had many opportunities to learn about money. During calendar time,
one student will count real coins in a variety of combinations while another student uses paper coins to keep track of how
many days they have been in school. Students earn "Star Slips" throughout the day for desired positive behaviors and
every morning they may go to the “bank" to trade their yellow slips for larger denominations of different colors. This speeds
things up when they pay for their purchases at the "store" twice a month. This year the students had an extra bonus when
a guest of the “Very Important Person of the Week” came in and talked about her job – working in a bank!
“Safety First” is always a good rule
The second grade boys and girls learned recently about safety and
what to do in an emergency. They also were able to take a tour aboard an
ambulance (see photos). Many thanks to our paramedic volunteers!
In our Lenten Mite Box Collection this year, St.
Charles boys and girls raised $360.00 and Holy
Ghost students donated $255.00 for a total of
$615.00 for our diocesan mission parish in Santa
Cruz, Bolivia. Thank you for your generosity!
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www.macs.k12.wi.us
Holy Ghost staff and students honor Fr. Justin for earning doctorate
 Principal Mary Sue Briggs presents Fr. Justin with a certificate for earning
his doctor of theology degree (above left). He finished the work in February.
 Fr. Justin answers questions from the students about the 800 page book he
wrote over a 3 1/2 year period for his doctorate degree (above right).
 Fr. Justin (left) holds up one of his cakes (red velvet!) before it is cut and
enjoyed by everyone at the celebration.
The staff and students at Holy Ghost gathered recently to congratulate Fr. Justin
Kizewski, pastor of Holy Ghost Parish, for receiving his doctor of theology degree. It is
entitled, “God-Talk: The Patristic Patrimony of Medieval Analogy in Theology”. What is
his thesis all about? As Father explains, “The doctorate is primarily about how we talk
about God. It considers how people throughout the Church’s history have explained how
they talk about God and how their explanations have influenced those who come after
them. An enduring example in the tradition compares God’s talk to us and our talk to
and about him to a mom’s Baby-talk to her infant. Just as the mom communicates in a
way that conveys her love and elicits a response of love from her child, so God talks to
us in a way that we understand and affords us an ability to talk to and about Him. This
example is used by a Church Father named St. Gregory of Nyssa and gets repeated by
St. Thomas Aquinas 900 years after him.” What a fascinating study of our connection
to those before us by looking at how people talked about God throughout the centuries!
A look at God’s world
On April 20th, the Holy Ghost third grade
students visited the Beaver Creek Reserve.
It was a beautiful day to experience some
spring miracles in the Wisconsin woods.
The children participated in many hands-on
activities to learn more about our state’s
natural environment. They learned frog calls,
how to identify birds,
and how to look for
signs of life in the
forest. The boys and
girls also went on hikes
and played a predator/
prey game called "Owl
and Mouse”.
The last day to hand in
your General Mills “Box
Tops for Education” will
be Friday, May 27th.
Please keep sending
them to school through
that date. We earn
money for our schools
through this valuable
program. Thank you
for your help!
These third graders (right) are playing an
exciting game of “Owl and Mouse”.
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Holy Ghost Spring Concerts ~ Grades 3, 4 and 5 ~ April 18, 19 and 20, 2016
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St. Charles
Spring
Concerts
Grades
K, 1 and 2
April 25,
26 and 27,
2016
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Looking
Forward Celebrating
our Gifts Night
Wednesday,
April 27
Archived recording on
MACS TV
Holy Ghost band teacher Mrs. Hanson directs the students
as they share two thank you songs with MACS parents, staff,
administration and guests at our school system gathering.
Highlights
Mr. Jeff Heinzen, President welcomed everyone after moving into the auditorium
and Father Justin Kizewski opened with prayer. We continue to pray for volunteer and
alumnus Wilf Hebert, Brittany Thompson and her family, and our MACS family members
who have passed this past year.
After thanking Deacon Rider and food service personnel from Holy Ghost for the
homemade pizza, Mr. Heinzen was excited to share news about the gifts we have to
celebrate.
• To the faculty lead team members who kept the academics and day-to-day work of the
middle school and high school moving forward, thank you.
• Thank you to the faculty, staff and stakeholders for your diligent work for the AdvancED
accreditation team. They recommended our system for reaccreditation not only for our
K-12 program but also our early childhood center. We are one of only three in Wisconsin
and Minnesota who are now a pre-k through 12 system receiving this accreditation.
• Thank you to the teachers in the music programs k-12, the students who sang tonight
students who are going to the state competition for solo and ensemble. A special
recognition goes to John Francis and Samuel Zwickel who have been selected to play in
the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade next November.
• Thank you to the website team for updating to make our site more mobile friendly.
• Thank you to the Education Commission and all the supporting committees. A special
thank you to past chair Michelle Farrow and current Commission Chair Scott Sokup.
• Three additional teachers completing their Masters Degree in Education from St.
Mary’s University who also happen to be alumni Jaynee Brannen, Eric Wedemeyer
and Mitch Jacobson. We continue to work toward developing our teachers to provide
the best education to your children.
• Introduction of Ruthann Proue as our new
middle-high school counselor beginning
July 1st, along with the next Principal Mr.
Brian Schulner.
Right: Mr. Roesler from the McDonell Lead
Team announced Senior Sam Huffcutt as a
National Merit Scholar. Sam has received
the $2,500 Scholar Award as well as the
National Merit Award from the school he
plans on attending (University of Wisconsin
- OshKosh) who gives full tuition, room and
board for four years. About .05% of students
per state are Merit Scholars.
Above: State recognition from Representative Kathy Bernier and
Senator Terry Moulton to the seniors from the McDonell basketball state
championship team.
Bottom right: Mr.
Heinzen introduces
the next principal
for the middle-high
school, Mr. Schulner,
and presents him
with a suit jacket
with the MACS
logo. Follow Mr.
Schulner on Twitter.
He has already
been tweeting
about the gifts of
McDonell.
Middle school teacher Mrs. Rubenzer is the
recipient of the Diocesan Holy Family Award.
This award designates an outstanding teacher,
who has made an exceptional difference for
families within the school and is based on
instruction, co-curricular activities, religious
guidance, physical, spiritual, or emotional
support to entire families.
The gifts YOU bring through your families
to the school system as parents, alumni,
volunteers, staff, supporters and friends.
These gifts turn into stories. Sharing their
stories were, pictured above Greg and Kelly
Misfeldt, and below Bob Kremer with his
daughter Taya who is a senior.
24th Annual
Joseph and Olivia Bischel Teacher Scholarship
Teacher Nomination Form
The McDonell Area Catholic Schools are now accepting nominations for the twentyfourth 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 recognizes 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. Last year’s
recipient was Justin Kuehl.
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 13, 2016.
Name of Teacher Nominee: ____________________________________
How does this teacher exemplify the essence of Catholic education?
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Name
Date
Rev. 4.19.16

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