Contributed Photo GEOGRAPHY BEE: Bowler School recently held an all-school Geography Bee, and the qualifying class winners for grades 4-8 were announced. Qualifiers were, from left, front row, Ian Rigsby, fourth grade; Tristan Thiex, fourth grade; Jace Price, fourth grade; Skye Breitrick, sixth grade; Lexus Fuller, sixth grade; Abby Chamberlain, fifth grade; Isaiah Bestul, fifth grade; Ira Rudesill, seventh grade; Wylee Dodge, fifth grade; back row, Jazmyne Brown, eighth grade, overall champion; Brooke Thiex, seventh grade; Alyssa Strassburg, seventh grade; Lilly Wisnefske, sixth grade; Landan Kroening, eighth grade; Noah Bestul, eighth grade, runner-up; Jayden Boswell, seventh grade; and Patrick Curran, the event’s coordinator.
Contributed Photo INDOOR IGLOO: The After-School Care students at St. Paul Lutheran School in Bonduel have been collecting milk jugs since early winter to build this indoor igloo. Nearly completed, it consists of 494 gallon and five half-gallon milk jugs. Coordinator Megan Goodreau had some engineering help from her father, Jeff Reep, to keep the structure upright. Enjoying the igloo are, from left, front row, John Parsons, Jack Weier, Katie Shilts, Grace Titler, Elena Schultz; second row, Ali Spaeth, Alyvia Boerst, Addison Prochaska, Marlie Hartmann; third row, Race Anvelink, Josie Anvelink, Jake Dreyer, Isiah Genz, Austin Prochaska, Heidi Dreyer, Ruth Titler; fourth row, Brodie Hartmann, Reid Schwerin, Noah Weier, Audrey Weier, Goodreau. Not pictured were Jeffrey Dendler and Isaiah Lanphear.
Sacred Heart Catholic School
While discussing Lent and the things we can do to help others, the children in Corrine Salerno’s 3K/4K class decided they would like to share some food with those who are in need. When asked what their favorite food is, the answers included chili, macaroni and cheese, and pizza. During a recent food drive, the 3K/4K students won the prize of a pizza party for donating the most food items. The children determined that they would like to donate their pizza meal so that the families at Safe Haven could have something special to eat. We are so proud of our young students for thinking of others. We should each ask, what can I do for others during this special time of Lent?
We received a post card from Ellen Ramlet who went to school here and now lives in Ohio but is spending the winter in Texas (smart lady). She read about our walking program in The Shawano Leader. Ellen is excited to hear about the routes the school will be traveling and to see how far our steps will take us. Keep up the good work!
The parish is taking orders for Seroogy’s Easter chocolates and signature coffees. If you would like to order some delicious treats for Easter and help our school/parish, please contact the school office by March 16.
Please reserve the date for our Spring Showcase, which will be May 14 and will feature art, music, science and a theatrical performance.
Our parish will offer Stations of the Cross at 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday of Lent. The students will be participating in Living Stations at 2 p.m. March 26. All are welcome.
Space is filling up in our new 3K program. We are offering 3K Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, with an extended care option for the afternoons. We are excited to see families with little ones who are interested in being a part of our school community for the 2015-2016 school year. If you are interested in what our school has to offer, please contact Carolyn Reuter, our admissions director, at creuter@sacredheartshawano.org or call 715-526-5328.
Olga Brener Intermediate School
Third-grade students in Debbie DeFere’s class have been learning and reading about mysteries. The students have been busy being detectives by gathering clues, evidence and suspects to solve their book club mysteries. To add a twist to the students’ learning, Shawano Police Officer Jody Johnson visited the classroom and discussed her role as an investigator and showed the students the tools used in helping her solve investigations.
Students in Bethany Kwiatkowski’s class are getting ready to go on a field trip. The students have been working hard making shirts they will wear to the circus.
Upcoming: March 12, KAT Quiz; March 13, half day; March 24, Showcase of Brener Students; March 25, Grandfriends Breakfast; March 30-April 3, spring break.
Gresham Community School
On Feb. 26, the kindergarten to fifth-graders did Jump Rope for Heart all day! We also had ACT boot camp from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We also had an FFA assembly in the gym. Allyssa (Huck) Verstoppen told how FFA played a role in her success and helped her become the woman she is today.
On Friday, the juniors had to complete the non-test portion of the ACT. In the afternoon there was a pep assembly for our basketball teams.
On Monday, it was pajama day to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
On Tuesday, all juniors took the ACT. Also on Tuesday, Jimbo the clown came to promote the elementary school trip to the circus Friday.
There is softball open gym Saturday starting at 11 a.m.
On Feb. 18, both Gresham Quiz Bowl teams lost to Shiocton. The B team lost 197-70, and A team had a close match, losing 91-78. On Feb. 19, the B team defeated Tigerton 120-36, while the A team lost another close one, 99-85.
Congratulations to Tatelyn Ferguson, Alyssa Roe, Arthur Boucher, Kalisa Jones, Tom Seidler and Meckenzie Roe on qualifying for state with their solo ensemble performances. Good job to all those who attended.
On Feb. 23, Tatelyn Ferguson, Shyann Moreno, Erika Jonsson and Marisa Jensen qualified to advance to the district forensics competition, which will be held March 28 in Marinette. Marley Tejeda and Alison Reyes also participated. All the students did well.