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: Mar. 5- Wear Green

Mar. 6- College Spirit

Wear Day

Mar. 12- Pi Day 10:30

assembly

Mar. 13 - MS Breakfast

club

Mar. 19- Gr. 2-8

Reconciliation 9:00-11:00

Mar. 20 - Early

Dismissal/end of 3rd Qtr.

Parish & School Fish Fry

Mar. 24- NED Assembly

@ 9:30 for 4K-grade 8 to

learn about having a

growth mindset

Holy Spirit Happenings… Registration

If you have not registered your child(ren) for the 2020-21 school year, please consider doing so as soon as

possible. This will help with staffing and budgeting for next year.

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 to not 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

Middle School Football for 2020-21 school year

Some of you may not be aware but Appleton Pop Warner will not be offering 6th and 7th grade tackle football

this year (they haven’t offered 8th grade for a few years now). If middle school boys or girls are interested in

playing tackle football in the fall of 2020, we’ve had students play with St. Mary Catholic Middle School football

program in the past or play with the Xavier Middle School football program.

New to this year, Xavier Middle School has done a co-op with FVL schools for their 8th grade football program

and is now expanding it down to 6th and 7th grade and inviting area Catholic schools an opportunity to join

these teams. They will be offering 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade teams with Fox Valley area Catholic and

Lutheran schools called the Fox Valley Saints. There will be a parent meeting on March 17 or March 19 at 6:30

pm to learn more about this opportunity. See the flyer for more details.

Heart Challenge & PUDD Day- Way to Go Mr. Van Grinsven & students!

Dear Jon Van Grinsven - HSCS:

On behalf of the American Heart Association, thank you very much for your school’s donation of *$1091.24 from

your school's recent Kids Heart Challenge (KHC) event. Your efforts make a tremendous impact and help

millions of Americans through increased awareness of cardiovascular disease, lifesaving scientific research and

critically needed education efforts.

Once all donations are processed, and if your school qualifies, a US Games certificate will be sent via email

and/or your direct contribution will be mailed as a check to the school. These give-backs will arrive in 3-4 weeks

and we hope they enhance the wellness education efforts within your classroom and school with our sincerest

thanks.

Warm regards,

Nancy Brown

Chief Executive Officer, American Heart Association

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. 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 to you. You can include payments made

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

questions.

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 to your child(ren)’s information. You also

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

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.

Knight News moving forward

Starting March 4th, we will be doing a trial to have the Knight News sent out every other week (March 4, March

18, April 1, etc.). This was agreed upon in the Education Committee meeting in February. Many times we feel

the Knight News is repetitive and sometimes we all get busy and don’t read it. So, in an effort to give you only

the important information you will need, we are going to try this. Please contact the school office if you have

any questions.

Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) for 2020-21

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.

Also, your 2018 income can be used to qualify if you apply for the WPCP prior to filling 2019 taxes. Please

contact Mike Zuleger to set up a private meeting if your 2018 income you qualify, but your 2019 income you

may not qualify before your file your 2019 taxes.

Home & School

Thank you all who came to the Hawaiian Family Dance party! It was so much fun and we loved spending the

evening dancing and having fun together as a school community! We will have your 5X7 keepsake photo to

you in a few weeks. Thank you again! Friday, March 13th: Family Bingo Knight--Mark your calendars. More

details to come!

Collection News

Box Tops is going digital! Please continue to send in your traditional Box Tops coupons whenever you find

them, but also download and use the Box Tops app whenever you purchase Box Tops products with the digital

Box Tops logo on it.

Here are two videos explaining how it

works: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh94b2BvFK4&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w90-PWbJCA

Traditional Box Tops will still be honored until they expire, and during this transition time, you can “double dip” when you see traditional Box Tops by sending them in AND scanning your receipt.

All Collection money goes to reimburse our teachers for their classroom supplies, and it all adds up to $100’s of dollars for our teachers. Your contributions really do make a difference. Thank you for your help!

Youth Ministry

Middle School Breakfast Club

Come hungry, Leave Happy on Friday, March 13th, 6:45am.

Book Sale at the Fish Fry

Still accepting book sale donations- bring to the gathering area at either Church, the Parish Office or right to

the March 20th Fish Fry.

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. March 20th is our final fish fry.

Spa and Sports Night

Thank you to Greg Cops and his fiancée, Megan, for sharing their missionary experiences in the mountains of

Mexico. And thank you to all the helpers, who made Spa and Sports night special for all our attendees. If you

would like to see a video of the fun, check out our YouTube Channel link: https://youtu.be/IK089hXNQ5s

Holy Spirit School March 2020Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Pork sausage patty Taco meat Turkey hot dog W/g french toast sticks W/g Dominos cheese pizzaW/g hamburger bun W/g tortilla chips W/g hot dog bun Hashbrowns Carrots

Baked beans Corn French fries Strawberries BlueberriesDried cherries Peaches Pears

8 9 10 11 12 13 14W/g chicken pizza quesadilla Taco meat W/g breaded chicken patty Sloppy joe W/g Dominos cheese pizza

Green beans W/g tortilla chips W/g hamburger bun W/g hamburger bun RutabagasCraisins Refried beans Peas Diced potatoes Mixed berries

Fruit cocktail Apple sauce Mixed fruit

15 16 17 18 19 20 21W/g waffle maple flatbread Taco meat W/g chicken nuggets W/g pzza dippers

String cheese W/g tortilla chips Mashed potatoes Green beans Early dismissalCarrots Refred beans Dried cranberries Apple saucePeaches Strawberries

22 23 24 25 26 27 28Taco meat W/g mini corn dogs Grilled hamburger W/g Dominos cheese pizza

No school W/g soft shell tortilla Peas W/g hamburger bun Green beansCorn Peaches French fries BlueberriesPears Craisins

29 30 31Turkey hot dog Taco meat

W/g hot dog bun W/g tortilla chipsBaked beans Corn

Mixed fruit Apple sauce

"This institution is an equal opportunity porvider."

Milk choices: 1% chocolate, 1% white and skim. Menu subject to change without notice.

Dear Holy Spirit Families,

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. We started this

very important church season with an all school mass this

morning. The entire school attended and received ashes on their

foreheads.

In these upcoming 40 days, we will journey together to prepare for the greatest sacrifice

& gift of all, the death and resurrection of Jesus. The 3 areas that we are asked to focus

more on in our lives during Lent are: prayer, fasting & almsgiving (time, talent &

treasure).

The staff and students at Holy Spirit School will be participating in a variety of activities

throughout Lent to focus on these things in their classrooms and together as a school

community. Ask your child(ren) about things they are doing in the classroom:)

Some of the all school celebrations are listed below. You are welcome to join us!

Lenten Prayer Service, March 6th at 8:05 AM (Led by 8th grade - In Gym)

Stations of the Cross, March 20th at 10:30 AM (Led by 1st grade - In Church)

Last Supper Play, April 9th at 10:15 AM (Presented by 2nd grade - In Gym)

Living Stations of the Cross, April 9th at 2:15 PM (Presented by 4th & 5th

grades - In Church)

Our school Lenten Service Project will be a food drive for St. Joe’s Food Pantry. The

pantry shelves start to get very bare at this time of year. Throughout the month of

March, leading up to PUDD Day on March 27th, we will work together to help restock the

pantry shelves. Please see the attached information about items needed. Thanks in

advance for your donations!!

Your oldest child will be bringing home 2 different calendar/coloring type sheets

listing activities/things which focus on prayer, fasting & almsgiving that you can do at

home as a family during Lent. Please pick and choose any of these activities that will help

your family’s Lenten journey. They do not need to be done in any certain order and you

certainly do not need to do all of them. These calendars are also attached to this letter if

you would like to print them out electronically. We hope you find them helpful.

Blessings,

The Holy Spirit School Staff

Holy Spirit School will be holding a food drive

during Lent to help St. Joseph Food Program.

This is a great chance to make a difference in

our community. St. Joseph Food Program provides

food at no cost for low-income families, senior

citizens and individuals in need throughout the

four counties of Winnebago, Outagamie,

Waushara and Calumet; and serves 1000 families

every week. I encourage you to join us in our

efforts to help our less-fortunate neighbors. The food and funds we raise will help

St. Joe’s supply food to these families.

The class that brings in the most canned food items will receive a certificate of

achievement and a dress down day for the class to enjoy!

The following is a list of items we will be collecting:

Fruits

Peaches

Pears

Pineapple

100% Fruit Juice

Vegetables

Green Beans

Corn

Tomatoes

Spaghetti Sauce

Peas

Carrots

Protein

Chicken-canned

Tuna- canned, packed in water

Peanut Butter

Grains

Brown Rice

Oatmeal

Cereal

Pasta

Snacks

Granola

Nuts and Seeds

Breakfast Bars

Graham Crackers

P.O. Box 23825 Green Bay WI 54305-3825 • 920-437-7531 • Fax: 920-437-0694 • www.gbdioc.org

February 26, 2020

Dear parents,

In fall of 2018, the Diocese of Green Bay engaged an independent investigative firm to conduct an

outside review of the files of all diocesan priests and deacons. Their review led to the release of our list

of clergy with substantiated allegations of sexual abuse of a minor in January 2019, and also brought to

the forefront the need for a robust safe environment reporting system.

As we work toward a safe and secure environment for all people who live within our diocese, we are

committed to making it simple and confidential to share red flag behaviors such as:

Sexual abuse of a minor (if this is currently taking place, immediately call 911 to report)

Harassment

Boundary issues

Threats of violence

Concerning behavior by clergy, staff, or volunteers

Misconduct

Anything that you may find stressful or out of the ordinary and feel compelled to bring forward

regarding clergy, staff, or volunteers

We must partner with our parents, students, and family members to combat these challenges and take a

proactive approach to preventing what we can by staying ahead of concerning and potentially harmful

situations. We must work together to take timely actions and help our community members, whether

they are a program leader, a victim, or a bystander.

To help with these efforts, the Diocese of Green Bay Office of Safe Environment has implemented a

web-based incident reporting tool called Awareity. Awareity is a comprehensive platform for reporting,

tracking, and documenting incidents and concerns. Awareity empowers program leaders, staff,

neighbors, visitors, and all other community members to be heard and to safely report warning signs

and trouble. The goal of Awareity is prevention and to help identify red flags and warning signs before

an incident occurs or escalates.

If you ever need to report a concern, please visit our website at

www.holyspiritknights.org/virtus-awareity or the diocesan website at

www.gbdioc.org/awareity and click on the Awareity Incident Report button

(shown to the right). All reports can be submitted by using your name or

remaining anonymous if you choose. As soon as a report is made, all of the

appropriate personnel will receive an immediate notification of the report,

review the report information and take appropriate actions to intervene and/or

prevent escalation.

P.O. Box 23825 Green Bay WI 54305-3825 • 920-437-7531 • Fax: 920-437-0694 • www.gbdioc.org

Awareity is not meant to replace face-to-face communication, but instead to provide an alternative

option for reporting information that you may be uncomfortable coming forward with normally. Using

Awareity to make a report also ensures that your report is heard and received by a team of people who

will be responsible for proper follow-up and follow through on the information provided.

By working together, we can help prevent incidents from occurring and ensure the safety and security of

our school and parish communities.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (920) 272-8174 or ccoopman@gbdioc.org.

Sincerely,

Courtney Coopman

Victim Assistance Coordinator

Holy Spirit’s 8th grade class is sponsoring an all parish rummage sale on

Saturday, March 28th from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and your treasures would be

greatly appreciated. The funds raised will help pay for their class trip. Any

amount of money raised above what is needed, will be donated to the school

to be used as needed. Tax- deductible receipts will be available upon

request.

ITEMS WANTED:

*Clothing, Shoes & Accessories- Our emphasis will be on Quality,

Clean, and Recyclable items. (Mens, womens, childrens and babies)

*Housewares & Furniture- Clean and in working condition.

*Toys, Games, & Books

*Sporting Goods

*Hangers and paper grocery bags

Items we are not able to accept because we have to pay to have them

disposed of if not sold:

Computers & monitors, non-flat screen TVs, large non-working

appliances

It would be very helpful if you could presort all of your donations into

clearly marked bags and boxes of like things. This saves a tremendous

amount of time.

* Drop off times are: Thursday, Mar. 26th 3:30-8:00 p.m. and Friday,

Mar. 27th 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

*Any questions please call the school office 733-2651

Or email Mr. Coenen

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.