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GRACE will be hosting our annual Welcome Back Mass on Sunday, September 17! All GRACE families, staff, and parishes are welcome as we join in prayer together at the start of a new academic year. The mass will be taking place at Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 3425 Willow Rd, Green Bay, this year. It will begin at 6 PM with an ice cream social to follow!

We are looking forward to seeing you there! Please contact us if you have any questions.

Founded in 1888, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic school in Howard where students grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue high levels of academics, and are surrounded by a community rooted in Christian values. Our staff is committed to developing the whole child by nurturing each child’s academic, emotional, spiritual and behavioral development. By partnering with parents, we aim to individualize student learning in a structured environment where students grow and succeed.

St. John the Baptist School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. John the Baptist provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. For more information about St. John the Baptist Catholic School, visit their website at https://sjbhschool.org.

Camp Tekakwitha (Camp Tek for short) is a nearly 100 year old Catholic facility located on Loon Lake in Shawano County, centered around a camper-focused ministry for boys and girls, ages 6 through 18. It is described as an outdoor ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay, established to help young people encounter Jesus Christ through prayer, community, and self-discovery amidst the beauty of God’s natural creation. It is devoted to fostering households and communities of discipleship through the mission and ministry of the Catholic Church.

The popular Summer Camp season offers both 3-day (Sunday through Tuesday) and 6-day (Sunday through Friday) sessions, beginning in early June and ending mid-August. From 7:45 AM until 10:00 PM, campers are involved in a myriad of activities and offerings. They include: water activities, such as swimming, boating, canoeing, water skiing and sailing; sports, featuring basketball, archery, horseback riding and hiking; and many other programs, like arts and crafts, nature studies, camping and campfire sessions, and religious programs, along with daily mass.

Camp Tekakwitha’s Vision statement says, “We are missionary disciples striving to lead all people to the Kingdom of God. Camp Tekakwitha will:

• Work to deepen the faith lives of all campers, guests and retreatants
• Serve the unique spiritual development needs of each parish and school within the Diocese
• Work with all Catholic schools in the Diocese to support their curricular needs in a Catholic environment
• Have a concentrated focus on helping youth develop leadership and team-building skills
• Be available to any youth or Diocesan ministry, parish or school, regardless of financial circumstances

“Camp Tek” has GRACE-wide participation. Although attendance is not organized by the schools, some families go each summer, signing up for a camp session during the same week. Some students from St. John the Baptist School traditionally attend Camp Tekakwitha each summer.

One parent shares, “We sent [our child] to Camp Tek to have SO MUCH FUN with his best buds at summer camp! I love that it’s a Catholic camp and know a lot of the staff and know how devout they are. It was an easy decision to return this year! I was really glad the buddies’ moms were on board and we were all on the same page about jumping on sign-up for that specific week as soon as it opened. That week booked up immediately in December. I had heard there were other SJB kids signing up as well.”

Founded in 1888, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic school in Howard where students grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue high levels of academics, and are surrounded by a community rooted in Christian values. Our staff is committed to developing the whole child by nurturing each child’s academic, emotional, spiritual and behavioral development. By partnering with parents, we aim to individualize student learning in a structured environment where students grow and succeed.

St. John the Baptist School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. John the Baptist provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. For more information about St. John the Baptist Catholic School, visit their website at https://sjbhschool.org.

Catch up on all of the latest GRACE news by checking out the Summer 2023 Newsletter. Read about some of the service projects students participated in, learn how Holy Cross is going green with an outdoor classroom, discover how a STEM-based program is changing how students learn science, and more! Click the button below to start reading.

Founded in 1888, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic school in Howard where students grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue high levels of academics, and are surrounded by a community rooted in Christian values. Our staff is committed to developing the whole child by nurturing each child’s academic, emotional, spiritual and behavioral development. By partnering with parents, we aim to individualize student learning in a structured environment where students grow and succeed.

St. John the Baptist School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. John the Baptist provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. For more information about St. John the Baptist Catholic School, visit their website at https://sjbhschool.org.

Attention: incoming Grades PK-2 families! You are invited to join us on the St. John the Baptist playground!

Preschoolers will play on Wednesday, August 9, from 3-5 p.m. K-2 can attend on Wednesday, August 16, also from 3-5 p.m. Don’t worry about the possibility of rain — we will play in the gym if it does! We can’t wait to meet you and see you there!

Founded in 1888, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic school in Howard where students grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue high levels of academics, and are surrounded by a community rooted in Christian values. Our staff is committed to developing the whole child by nurturing each child’s academic, emotional, spiritual and behavioral development. By partnering with parents, we aim to individualize student learning in a structured environment where students grow and succeed.

St. John the Baptist School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. John the Baptist provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. For more information about St. John the Baptist Catholic School, browse their website at https://sjbhschool.org or schedule a tour.

Brianna is a 3rd grade teacher from St. John the Baptist Catholic School. Brianna is in her 5th year at St. John the Baptist School in Howard. As an SJB graduate herself, it is so rewarding to be teaching where she was once a student. Brianna feels blessed to be at a place that allows her to not only share, but grow and practice her faith with her students each day. When Brianna is not teaching she enjoys watching TV or Disney movies, kayaking, listening to music, being outside, and exploring new places.

What have you enjoyed most about being on the GRACE Science Teacher Team?

Being on the GRACE Science Teacher Team has allowed me not only to learn more about curriculum but to become a “go-to” person within my school and other 3rd-grade teachers for science questions and ideas, especially as we began working with PLTW this year. I have enjoyed helping my colleagues learn, problem-solve, and collaborate over the last few trimesters as we navigate our science resources.

How has being on the team helped your understanding of GRACE curriculum and development?

I started on the team, during a time when I was still trying to master GRACE’s curriculum and standards. Being on this team has given me the time and collaboration to really gain a concrete understanding of what to teach.

What’s one thing you wish teachers knew about the GRACE Science Teacher Team?

The team is here for you, and wants to collaborate with you! We are continuing to meet this year to work on standards, learning targets, and MORE for all GRACE teachers to use during our lesson plans in the future!

Founded in 1888, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic school in Howard where students grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, pursue high levels of academics, and are surrounded by a community rooted in Christian values. Our staff is committed to developing the whole child by nurturing each child’s academic, emotional, spiritual and behavioral development. By partnering with parents, we aim to individualize student learning in a structured environment where students grow and succeed.

St. John the Baptist School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. St. John the Baptist provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. For more information about St. John the Baptist Catholic School, visit their website at https://sjbhschool.org.

Kindergarten

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1st Grade

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2nd Grade

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3rd Grade

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4th Grade

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5th Grade

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Middle School

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Social/Emotional

• Saintly Storytime With Mrs. Kelly: Listen to Mrs. Kelly read some of your favorite books! Beginning June 5th, Mrs. Kelly will be posting videos every week, where she will be reading children’s books with Catholic and SEL themes. This simple and wholesome read-aloud will foster your child’s love of reading and help develop his or her social-emotional skills over the summer. 
• Social-Emotional Learning Bingo Challenge Board: Over the break, encourage your children to complete all of the tasks on the board, marking off each one as it is completed. 
• Social-Emotional Learning Family Resources: This includes lists of books and electronic resources that you can use with your children to learn about and practice various social-emotional learning competencies. Enjoying these activities together is a great way to bond with your children while you learn! 
• Social-Emotional Learning Discussion Questions: These 25 discussion questions each address the different social-emotional learning competencies. These are great questions to ask your child at dinner, in the car, etc. The questions come in list form as well as in card form. To use the cards, cut them out and place them in a small basket, or hole punch them and place them on a book/binder ring. 
• Family Goal Sheets: Use the goal sheets provided to set goals together as a family and as individuals. These are the perfect way to keep track of what you want to accomplish this summer. On both sheets, there is an area for reflection.

Places to Visit

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GRACE is proud to present our school system educators who have been nominated for the Greater Green Bay Chamber’s 2023 Golden Apple Awards. GRACE is blessed with amazing teachers, and these nominees represent the excellence in faith-based education that occurs daily in our schools. Nominees include educators from all our GRACE schools this year, including Father Allouez Catholic School, Holy Cross Catholic School, Holy Family Catholic School, Notre Dame of De Pere, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, St. Bernard Catholic School, St. John Paul II Classical School, St. John the Baptist Catholic School, and St. Thomas More Catholic School. The 2023 Golden Apple Awards program is scheduled to be held April 19, 2023. Here are the GRACE nominees, listed in alphabetical order according to last name:

Father Allouez Catholic School: Amy Benzshawel, James Block, Allyson Ellis, Jeanne Ihlenfeldt, Sarah Johanski, Patricia Nennig, April Neuville, Tina Sabin, Samantha Skifton, Annie Stewart, Brenda Touchinski, Ashley VandenBush, Caity Zedler

Holy Cross Catholic School: Michelle Anderson, Jessica DeGroot, Tim Kozlovsky, Jamie Sheehy, Jodi Sullivan, Tara Wildenberg

Holy Family Catholic School: Traci Belongia, Lynn Francois, Amy Glantz, Sister Elena Gonzales, Shawna Halbach, Lisa Krcma, Bailey Schultz, Jordan Thill, Courtney Wedan

Notre Dame of De Pere: Jacky Cramer, Carrie Korinek, Elise Stone

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School: Hannah Aschenbrenner, Beth Christensen, Ashley Cwiklewski, Lourain Eggart, Caitlin Enright, Lynn Fink, Sarah Sharkey, Sally Thompson

St. Bernard Catholic School: Amanda Boeke, Molly Bongel, Julie Lamm, Terri Larson

St. John Paul II Classical School: Jennifer Budde, Brenda Devroy, Gary Guevara, Brianna McGann, Tyler Storey

St. John the Baptist School: Kristin Barnhart, Alex Geise, Julie Schmitz, Lisa Turbett, Abbie Withbroe

Thank you to those who were able to join us last night for the State of the School Address. For those who were not able to be in attendance, the slides are shared here. Please e-mail Ms. Vance with any questions!

2023-24 Student Supply Lists can be viewed and/or downloaded by master PDF below OR by clicking here to access individual grade level lists in a Google Drive Folder.

Catch up on all of the latest GRACE news by checking out the Spring 2023 Newsletter. Read about Holy Family Catholic School’s pantry drive, celebrate GRACE’s Golden Apple award recipients, learn how Our Lady of Lourdes achieved their enrollment goal, and more!