PCS CELEBRATED CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

Catholic Schools Week 2017 was celebrated the week of January 29-February 4. The national theme for the week was “Catholic Schools:

Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service,” and each of our schools celebrated with various activities and events, kicking off the week by sending our students out to spread the positive message of Catholic schools in our parishes. Kids of all ages relished in the fun with talent

shows, pizza parties, dress up days, book fairs, special masses, service projects, and so much more.

Activities included mass for grades 5-12, PCMS Talent Show, Special Person Day, 5th Grade Talent Show, Grandparents Day and much more!

NEWSCARDINAL

Thank you to all who attended the 4th Annual Cardinal Crusade Live Auction & Dinner! The event was a huge hit with nearly 140 attendees, making this our biggest one yet. Parents, alumni, grandparents, supporters, and community members all gathered in the totally transformed FACC at Pacelli High School to share their support of Pacelli Catholic Schools and enjoy a fun evening of socializing with friends, games, raffles, and a thrilling silent and live auction. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to raise nearly $16,000 for this year’s fund-a-need to replace many of our bubblers with water bottle refilling and bubbler stations to help promote health, wellness, and fitness in our schools.

RECORD-BREAKING EVENT: OVER $38,000 RAISED TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS

13th Annual Pacelli Golf Outin

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CHRIST IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED!

Those words are shouted at the end of mass in many parishes during the Easter season. In a way, it sums up what we are all about. Jesus is risen, and he calls each of us to rise with him, to live our faith as fully as possible each day.

That is what we focus on in Pacelli Catholic Schools every day, to help our children understand the mystery and love of God. Our Lenten activities were tremendous, with the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, many types of prayers, service, and more. During Easter we will continue to stress with our students the gifts God provides us, gifts that will help our students live their lives to the fullest.

God has certainly blessed our students with talent. Academically, we had a National Merit Scholarship Finalist and the highest ACT scores in the diocese. Our fine arts students are busy with the musical, Destination Imagination, State Solo and Ensemble, and more. Spring sports are up and running (no pun intended), and hopefully the weather will cooperate.

God has also blessed us through you. Our restructuring plan and building projects continue to move forward successfully. Thanks to the Big Red Club, our athletic booster club, we have a state of the art fitness center at Pacelli High School. Last year I reported that teachers received the highest salary increase ever. This year it will be bigger. None of this would be possible without your help, unless you had been Christ to us.

Enjoy the season of Easter. Thank you for helping to provide the best possible education for our students.

Gregg Hansel, Director of Education

Mr. Hansel’s ever-popular cardboard cutout decked out in camping attire for a trip to “Book Fair State Park” during Catholic Schools Week at St. Stan’s. Students excitedly pose with Mr. Hansel and some of their favorite new books.

A reward for reaching this year’s reading goal, students at St. Steve’s got to duct tape Mr. Hansel to the wall. Students brought in their own colorful tape from home, and one even made Mr. Hansel a duct tape tie! Here, proud 5th grade students, pose with Mr. Hansel, Mrs. Henning, and Mr. Weyenberg.

SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, JULY 28 WISCONSIN RIVER GOLF CLUB

13TH ANNUAL PACELLI GOLF OUTING

HOSTED BY THE BIG RED CLUB

Proceeds benefit Pacelli Athletics, including funding equipment and staff of the

new fitness center at Pacelli Catholic High School.

$90 PER GOLFER Includes Golf Fees with Cart,

2 Drink Tickets, Dinner, Prizes and Awards!

Can’t make it for the full day outing? Join us for dinner!

$20 PER PERSON

REGISTRATION FORMS AT pacellicatholicschools.com

QUESTIONS/SPONSORSHIPS OR GOLFING? CONTACT

MIKE SCHMOLL BIG RED CLUB TREASURER

715.498.2792

TOM CASHIN BIG RED CLUB PRESIDENT

715.341.4236

GO CARDINALS!

GET YOUR FOURSOME TOGETHER

RESERVE YOUR SPOTS TODAY!

A MESSAGE FROM MR. HANSELWINTER ATHLETIC UPDATESBOYS BASKETBALLHead Coach Matt Resch Assistants Matt Weber ‘08, Colyn Buss, & Zach LindbergStats 12-12 Overall Record, 7-7

CWC-8 Conference Record, 4th PlaceIndividual Honors Andrew Blanker-First Team, AJ Firminhac-Second

Team, & Garret Parks-Honorable Mention

GIRLS BASKETBALLHead Coach Jake JallingAssistants Karin Kedrowski ‘99 & Nate NordStats 6-16 Overall Record, 2-12

CWC-8 Conf. Record, 7th PlaceIndividual Honors Christonna Shafranski-Honorable Mention

& Sarah Mueller-Honorable Mention

BOYS HOCKEY Co-Op with Almond-Bancroft, Amherst, Assumption, & Iola-ScandinaviaHead Coach Rusty Mitch ‘76Assistants Brian Winquist & Corey BlakeStats 3-14-2 Overall Record, 0-1 in the playoffsPacelli Team Trevin Milbauer, Seth Shulfer, Wesley Kussow, Daniel

Mitch, Bradley Maes, Nicholas Hasler, Richard Zupan, & Shane Tryba

GIRLS HOCKEY SPASH, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln, Assumption, & MarshfieldHead Coach Rachel Graves Assistants Nicole Busse & Corey MeyerStats 11-13 Overall Record, 1-1 in the playoffsPacelli Team Carolyn Storch

12:30PM SHOTGUN START

5PM DINNER

WRESTLINGCo-Op with Almond-BancroftCoaches Mike Suchocki '99Pacelli Team Alex Larson Stats 12-10 Overall Record

CURLINGCo-Op with SPASHHead Coach Patti Henning Pacelli Team Thomas Whelihan & Ben Kroening

DANCEHead Coach Tricia Cashin '03 Assistant Nevada Pazdra '08Stats 3rd Place-Kaukauna, 1st Place Regionals,

6th Place State, & 4th Place Nationals

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 CARDINAL CRUSADE SPONSORS!

THANK YOU TO OUR BEVERAGE CENTER DONORS!For providing the wine, wine glasses, beer, and cider!

Dave & Carol Mueller - Tim & Terri Hahn - Point Brewery - General Beer

7TH ANNUAL SHREDDING PARTYTHURSDAY, MAY 11 • 3 - 6:30PM

Schulfer & Associates, LLC Financial Professionals1417 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481

Bring your secure documents to shred! Donations will be accepted and are greatly appreciated for secure and confidential shredding services

provided by Express Recycling Solutions, Inc.

All proceeds from the event will be directed towards the Early Childhood Center as it relocates to the St. Stanislaus school building for the

2017-2018 school year. Our goal is to raise $2,500 for purchasing new playground equipment, including sandboxes and swing sets.

RSVP to 715.343.9600, schulferandassociates.com or email schulferandassociates@lpl.com.

Plus, receive a FREE “What to Shred/What to Keep” guide.

CLASS OF ‘66The Pacelli/Maria Class of 1966 celebrated their 50th reunion and had one of their best turnouts. On July 29, they gathered for a reception and dinner at SentryWorld. The next day they enjoyed

an evening social at Five Star Lanes with the band Byte Mark playing 60s classics. Each attendee

received an updated class directory, including personal history and shared class memories. Many from out of town enjoyed cruising Point to view community changes. Scholarships will be established in the future in memory of deceased classmates. The class felt this was their best reunion ever!

ALUMNI REST IN PEACE1946 Jane “Janie” (Schoettel) Warner (88) - February 24, 2017

1948 Sophie (Cychosz) Kennedy (86) - December 12, 2016

1951 Charlene (Kabat) Gosbee (84) - December 9, 2016

1952 Sr. Virginia Jakusz (82) - March 14, 2017

1953 Elizabeth (Betty) Steckel (82) - December 20, 2016

1954 Dorothy Drefcinski (81) - December 15, 2016

1955 Theresa Waldoch (78) - December 11, 2016

1958 Annette (Laska) Gilbert (76) - January 18, 2017

1962 Dennis Gardner (73) - November 30, 2016

1962 Constance (Laskowski) Duggins (72) - December 19, 2016

1962 Joseph Meshak (73) - February 27, 2017

1964 Patricia (Helminiak) Garsomke (70) - February 2, 2017

1965 Ethel (Przybylski) Drengberg (69) - December 31, 2016

1967 Kathryn (Jurgella) Wachowiak (67) - December 8, 2016

1969 Barbara Jean Helbach (65) - March 8, 2017

1971 David Frymark (63) - February 20, 2017

1975 David Nix (59) - December 21, 2016

1978 Alan Rockman (56) - March 28, 2017

UPCOMINGCLASS REUNIONS

CLASS OF ‘54DATE CHANGESEPTEMBER 29

1PM luncheon at the Park Ridge Cafe. Contact Darlene Rogoski at drogoski@charter.net ________________

CLASS OF ‘6750TH CLASS REUNION

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 Informal (TBD)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 Dinner at Sky Club

Reception and entertainment combined with PJ Jacobs 50th Class Reunion ________________CLASS OF ‘77

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS! FRIDAY, JULY 28

Rhody’s Middletown Tavern & Grill • 7PM

SATURDAY, JULY 29 Sky Club • 6PM

Facebook page “Pacelli Class of '77". Contact Sue (Jerzak) Schwab at 715.344.5848 or pschwab5848@charter.net.Visit pacellicatholicschools.com/alumni/reunions/

to download the invite.________________CLASS OF ‘82

35TH CLASS REUNION SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

During the Pacelli PanaceaRoom 110 • 7PM

Contact Jane Elliott at hoopsmama64@gmail.com.

GRADUATION ACTIVITIES8TH GRADE GRADUATION MASS & CEREMONY

JUNE 1 | 6PM | ST. PETER PARISH

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EVENTS

BACCALAUREATE MASS MAY 24 | 6:30-7:30PM | ST. PETER PARISH

SR. JANE EPPING & SENIOR AWARDS MAY 26 | 10AM

FACC AT PACELLI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION MAY 27 | 1-3PM

GYM AT PACELLI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

STAY IN TOUCHJust move or buy a house?

Planning a reunion for your class? Land your dream job?

We LOVE to hear from our Alumni!Contact Deb Sepeda with any exciting

life updates or changes to your contact information.

715.341.2445 dsepeda@pacellicatholicschools.com

UPCOMING EVENTSSHREDDING PARTY MAY 11GOLF OUTING JULY 28PANACEA SEPTEMBER 8-10

pacellicatholicschools.com

Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC.

Shredding Party hosted by Schulfer & Associates Financial Professionals, LLC.

FEATURING LIVE MUSIC by our Pacelli Catholic High School Band • 4 - 5:30PM

SHREDDED FOOD FOR SALE$3 Shredded Turkey Sandwiches I $1 Shredded Coleslaw

$1 Shredded Chips I $1 Cookie I $5 Plate For All I $1 Soda/Water

YET ANOTHER TREMENDOUS YEAR WITH OUR STUDENTS! Our teachers continue their ministry to ensure our students grow in their knowledge and faith, preparing them for whatever lies ahead. Their work doesn’t go unnoticed or unappreciated, but don’t just take our word for it.

Let’s hear directly from those who are impacted by our teachers every day - our students and parents.

GROWING IN FAITH APPEAL FOR OUR TOP NOTCH TEACHERSMAKE AN INSTANT IMPACTGIVE ONLINE TODAYpacellicatholicschools.comor use the enclosed envelope to mail your check.

EVERY DOLLAR MATTERSBecause of your help last year, we were able to give our teachers the largest salary increase in PCS history. But we have a long way to go. Our starting teachers make nearly $10,000 less than their public school counterparts. Even our highest paid, most experienced teacher makes over $33,000 less than a less experienced teacher in the public schools. We have to do more, but we can’t do it without your help.

Starting Highest Paid Teacher Salary Teacher Salary

$80,000

$70,000

$60,000

$50,000

$40,000

$30,000

$20,000

$10,000

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$35,455

$25,731

$76,300

$43,004

LOCAL PUBLIC

SCHOOLS

PACELLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

ST. PETER’S (Front Row L to R): Judy (Moerke) Bolier, Mary Ann Laszewski, Betty (Bungert) Weller, Robert Cooper, Grace (Trzinski) Kulis, Sandy (Kawleski) Mond, Judy (McCann) Opiola, & Carol (Worzella) Church; (Back Row L to R): Duane Brezinski, Cheryl Glazer, Sharon Borski, Elaine (Perri) Golla, Joanne (Dombrowski), James Wojcik, Donald Kulick, Judy (Wnuk) Haferbecker, Ronald Nitka, Helen (Shuda) Chester, Barb (Shippy) Shemanski, & Pat (Kielpinski) Drifka.

ST. STAN'S (Front Row L to R): Norman Groshek, Kathy (Kedrowski) Pfizenmayer, Barb (Alfuth) Bentzen, Connie (Pionkowski) Kluck, Linda (Grubba) Wanta, & Patti (Lehner) Adamski; (Back Row L to R): Norb Wozniak, Ken Kazmierczak, Nancy Guetschow, Rick Pacyna, Jeff Nowak, Dave Moscinski, & David Niedbalski.

ST. STEPHEN'S (Front Row L to R): Chrismary (Durmick) Pacyna, Mary (Scheider) Barz, Nancy (Dehlinger) Daly, Barry Fecteau, Tina (Krembs) Kalscheur, & teacher Sr. Sylvia (Lillian) Hecht; (Back Row L to R): Jim Dekeyser, Tom Elliot, Pat Pfiffner, Bill Thauer, Mike Glodosky, Mark Wisniewski, Maureen (Rybicke) Colin, Noreen Steward, Carol (Raabe) Kulich, Jim Duggan, Dennis McKnight, & Jim Sikorski.

ST. JOSEPH'S (Front Row L to R): Linda Konopacky, Judy (Moerke) Bolier, Judy (Winecki)

Moyer, Jane (Fauri) Chlark, & Pat (Brooks) Gaska; (Back Row L to R): Paul Helbach & John Lutz.

Lindsey Retzki Kim LaBelle Dana LaMotte Emily Butz

TEACHER SALARY DISCREPANCY

LESS THAN 2 MONTHS TO GO TO MEET OUR GOALOur fiscal year ends on June 30.

We have a ways to go until we can get there and continue providing innovative curriculum for our students and supporting our hardworking teachers.

$104,000JUNE 30$29,325

NEEDED

$74,675APRIL 1

This year, we’ve had the privilege to feature many of our outstanding educational staff through our monthly teacher feature articles in our e-newsletters, that can also be found on our website. We’ve featured people like Emily Butz, a new teacher at St. Bron’s, Lindsey Retzki, a Pacelli alumna turned PCS teacher at St. Steve’s, Dana LaMotte, our technology integrator and computer coding coach, & Kim LaBelle, 12 year kindergarten teacher extraordinaire at St. Stan’s.

Watch for more of these features to come!

“From great teachers to great lessons, I feel that my Catholic education has prepared me to be a leader after i graduate from high school.” Katherine Mueller, Pacelli Catholic High School Senior & National Merit Scholar Finalist

“The teachers and staff are truly the gems of the Pacelli Catholic School system. They make learning fun & create a classroom setting where students thrive.” Scott & Jennifer Peplinski, PCS Parents

“The teachers are learned, vibrant, compassionate, creative, and very, very competent. They work to know every child, welcome that child as she or he is and help them to build upon the good skills and traits they exhibit.” Julie & Chris Meadows, PCS Parents

ALL BECAUSE

OF YOU

OTHER REUNION GUESTS INCLUDE MARGRET (WOYAK) LUCHT, MARY (KARPINSKI) KARR, MICHAEL WELLER & ROBERT KING.

SHREDDED FOOD FOR SALE $3 Shredded Turkey Sandwiches │ $1 Shredded Coleslaw │ $1 Shredded Chips │ $1 Cookie │ $5

Plate For All │ $1 Soda/Water

A FEW OF OUR

MANY EXCELLENT

TEACHERS