Weekly Update
Oct. 3, 2024
- Oct. 3: Progress Reports go home for SJBP
- Oct. 3: Columbus Blocks Cancer
- Oct. 4: NO SCHOOL - TEACHER INSERVCE
- Oct. 7: Adoration at OLP Parish NOT Columbus
- Oct. 8: Mass for Columbus and OLPI
- Oct. 9: Mass for SJBP (5k-2nd)
- Oct. 9: Sophomore Retreat
- Oct. 14-18: SJBP Book Fair
- Oct. 14-15: SJBP Parent Teacher Conferences
- Oct. 16: 7th Grade Retreat
- Oct. 16: Cloverbelt Leadership Conference (CCHS)
- Oct. 16-17: SJBP Grandparents Day
- Oct. 18: Food Truck Rally at Columbus
- Oct. 18: Homecoming Game, 7:00pm at Spencer
- Oct. 19: Homecoming Mass for ALL CCS families
- Oct. 19: Homecoming Dance for CCHS students
- For more events, view our online calendar
Dress Down Day Total
The dress-down day in Sept raised $1,000.70 for the Cattails Place.
Mass before Homecoming - 10/19 4pm at OLP
Columbus students, their families and ALL CCS families are invited to attend the 4pm Mass at Our Lady of Peace before the Homecoming Dance on October 19. High school students are encouraged to wear their homecoming dance attire to Mass (ladies, please wear a sweater or jacket to have your shoulders covered). There will be a reserved section for all high school students to sit together at Mass.
Trunk or treat
Due to the fieldhouse construction, this year's Trunk-or-Treat Event (for CCS students only) will be October 24th from 4:00pm - 5:30pm at the St. John the Baptist Parking Lot.
Food truck rally
You’re invited to our Food Truck Rally in the back parking lot of CCHS on Friday, Oct. 18, 11:30 – 1:00 (CCHS students will be eating before this.)
A Message from Cahill Studios:
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2024 Columbus Blocks Cancer
Join us on Thursday, October 3 at Columbus Catholic High School for our first Columbus Blocks Cancer event! You’ll enjoy 50/50 raffles, games and activities to promote cancer awareness. Come out to cheer, wear pink and help the Columbus Volleyball team provide hope to those in need. October 3 is also Youth Night, so the team will be signing posters following the match. Columbus Blocks Cancer will support Cattails Place at Marshfield Clinic Health System. Cattails Place provides a comfortable "home away from home” for cancer patients and their families traveling to MCHS for their cancer care. Each year, hundreds of patients and families stay at Cattails Place. Fans are encouraged to wear PINK Columbus Blocks Cancer shirts. The Dons host Spencer: JV1 and JV2 play at 5:45 PM; Varsity begins at 7:15 PM. Let's go Dons!
Columbus 40 Hours Devotion
This year, we are doing something new to pray for our Columbus Catholic Schools. This year we are going to dedicate 40 hours of continuous Eucharistic Adoration for all of the students in the Columbus Catholic Schools System at Our Lady of Peace Parish from Sunday, Oct 6 through Tuesday Oct 8. As our world becomes more polarizing and secular, our kids need Jesus Christ all the more. For this reason, we are going to pray for them and their futures. If you are willing and able, please sign up for praying one of the hours. Click here for a schedule and to sign up. form, your student(s) will be trained with their class by 9/30/24.
GRANDPARENTS DAY
On October 16-17, 2024, St. John the Baptist Primary School will be celebrating Grandparents/Grandfriends Day! We include “Grandfriends” because we know many children may not have a grandparent available to attend. This event gives our students the opportunity to attend mass and proudly show family and friends our great schools and all that they have accomplished! Due to the enormous popularity of Grandparents/ Grandfriends Day, we have split the SJBP event into two separate dates. We also ask that guests are limited to Grandparents, Great Grandparents or Grandfriends. The receptions will take place in the lower levels of the school. If needed, there is ramp access at the C2 entrance only if you are attending the Columbia room reception. Please watch your emails as a Google form sign up will be coming soon!!
MORNING DROP OFF
Please try to drop off your children by 7:35 each day. Quite a few students are getting to their classrooms late due to late drop-offs. Thank you.
DRESS CODE
Remember that Monday, September 30th is the last day for shorts in our elementary schools. After Monday, there should be no more shorts until May. Thank you.
grandparents day
Originally scheduled for December 6th, Grandparents Day at OLPI has been rescheduled to DECEMBER 5, 2024!
snacks
REMEMBER: students who want a snack will need to bring one from home every day.
DRESS CODE
Remember that Monday, September 30th is the last day for shorts in our elementary schools. After Monday, there should be no more shorts until May. Thank you.
PSAT
Juniors and interested sophomores will be taking the PSAT on 10/23/2024. Information was already sent out to all sophomore and junior students and their parents earlier this week. Please reach out to Mr. Lambrecht if you have any questions.
Food Truck Rally
As part of our homecoming celebration, we will be hosting a food truck rally. Family and friends are invited to join us in the back parking lot of CCHS on Friday, Oct. 18 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Student of the month for September - faith
Middle School - Felicity A.
Our middle school student of the month exemplifies the virtue of Faith through her consistent commitment to her spiritual life. She attends daily Mass in the chapel before school, grounding her day in prayer and reflection. Her strong belief is evident not only in her words but also in her actions. Her faith shines through in her exceptional kindness and respect toward others, demonstrating her adherence to God's commands in all aspects of her life. Through her unwavering devotion and gentle spirit, she inspires her peers and models the virtue of Faith in our community. The MS student of the month for September and the virtue of Faith is Felicity A.
High School - Christina N.
Our high school student of the month is active in helping at Mass and in other faith related activities. She can frequently be seen attending morning Mass in the chapel or stopping in the chapel during the school day. She demonstrates a clear desire to continue growing in faith and shows a lived faith in the way she acts and treats others. The HS student of the month for September and the virtue of Faith is Christina N.
A message from food services
Dear MS/HS Parents, please encourage your children who take hot lunches they need to include the recommended serving of vegetables and fruits in their meals. As part of the National School Lunch Program, we are required to adhere to specific guidelines to maintain our funding . Non-compliance with these guidelines may result in a reduction of funding for our school. Thank you for your cooperation.
Yearbook News
The 2023-2024 Yearbooks are in and have been delivered to students. We still have some extra yearbooks for sale. If your student would like to purchase a yearbook please stop by the Development Office. Yearbooks are $65. Cash or checks are accepted. Please make checks payable to CCS. Yearbook Sales Information for the 2024-2025 will come out in October.
Homecoming 2024 “Everything but the Kitchen Sink”
Our homecoming committees have been busy planning many fun activities for homecoming week which kicks off on Sunday, October 13 with powderpuff flag football for the hs girls and powerbuff volleyball for the hs boys, then the lip sync competition (general admission is $1; doors open at 6:30 pm for a 7:00 performance start). All the details will be sent out to our high school students and parents early next week as we need to finalize a few more things. Go Dons!
High School Leadership Retreat October 25-27 at Camp Crosswoods
Hello everyone! I am happy to announce that the High School Leadership weekend is back for another year! The leadership retreat is built to equip you with leadership skills you can use right now to serve the Church. The weekend will include music, talks, games, and free time. The cost is $45 for the weekend including transportation from Marshfield, but please contact me if the cost is an issue. There are three youth from Edgar interested in going, so we may travel together, please let me know if you are interested in attending and we will figure out transportation.
Youth Leadership Retreat - We are excited to offer a Youth Leadership Retreat at Crosswoods Camp in Mason, WI October 25-27, 2024. One of the most important things we can do in youth ministry is to teach, train, and encourage our young people to use their God-given gifts for Him. While they are the future of the Church, there are also, very much, the present and now is the time to invite them to be part of our Church now. Too often we see our young people get Confirmed, then leave. This is our opportunity to say, “Wait! There’s so much more!” and “We need you!” This leadership retreat will be a time for you to work with your young people to help them understand how to identify and use the gifts and talents God has given them, and make a plan for how they can use them in your parish. Please have your youth and chaperones register for this retreat using this link: https://argentasoftware.com/interfaces/49870/portalParticipant/frmLogin.aspx?TeamID=49884.
God Bless, David Alcott
Youth Group Kick-Off Wed. October 16
Hi everyone!, I hope you enjoyed your summer and are settling into your school routine! Youth group will begin on October 16th from 7:45pm to 8:30pm. We will be doing a Mario Kart tournament with prizes, so get ready for some serious competition. :-) We will also have pizza/drinks. High School Youth Group is open to young people in grades 9-12. We will meet in the Francis Room of St. John the Baptist Primary School, or in alternative space in St. John's primary when needed. Please enter through the Francis room door on the west side of St. John's primary, it has a statue of St. Francis above the door.
Why does youth group matter? Youth group is meant to encourage and equip students in grades 9-12 to become joyful disciples of Jesus Christ. We do this by attending events, fellowship, prayer, music, service projects and more! What happens at youth group? We start with a prayer, Sing a Praise song or two (I play guitar) like "Good Good Father" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlsQrycKKsY . We give everyone a chance to share about their week, a high (positive thing) and low (negative thing). We also ask if they have a "glory story", something they did this week for God that they don't usually do. We usually play a quick game. I share about the theme for 15 to 20 minutes. We break into small groups or as one group discuss the theme and our thoughts about it.. We end with a snack and dismiss. We will meet typically on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays with some exceptions, here are the planned meetings. Please take a look at the meetings and we will revise it as necessary.
Wed. Oct 16th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm Kickoff - Mario Kart Tournament
Wed. Oct 30th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. Nov 13th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. Nov 27th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. Dec 4th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. Dec 18th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. Jan 15th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. Jan 29th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. Feb. 5th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. Feb 19th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. March 5th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. March 19th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. April 2nd - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. April 16th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. May 7th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. May 21st - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
God Bless, David Alcott, Director of Faith Formation
P.S. I have a new email address now for work, dalcott@mff.diolcparish.org Please update your contacts. Thanks!
Fall 2024 family adoration
Come and See family adoration & event Saturday, October 5 starting at 8:30am. St. John the Baptist Church. Click here to view flier.
Deanery adoration
"Do you realize that Jesus is there in the Blessed Sacrament expressly for you, for you alone? He burns with the desire to come into your Heart!"-St. Therese of Lisieux
Need weekend prayer warriors, either Sat. 1-2pm or Sundays at noon at St. JP II Adoration Chapel, please call Jean at 715-387-0571 or Deacon Ray 715-207-6085, Blessings!
Feast of our lady of the rosary
Monday, October 7, 2024 at Our Lady of Peace Church Father Dillenburg Hall. For information: Jean Kaiser 715‐387‐0571. Click here to download a flyer.
Main Street Marshfield
Click the link to read more about Halloweek 2024, including downtown trick-or-treating on Friday, Oct. 25th; self-guided Spooky Zoo Tours at Wildwood Zoo; Ghost and Goblin Luminary Hike at Weber Park Oct. 30th; Kid's Scavenger Hunt Oct. 24th. Click here for details.
What’s Happening @ Chestnut - OCTOBER 2024 EDITION
Click here to read more about: Community Canvas Collage Exhibit Oct. 5 - Nov. 21; October Classes including Jack-o-Lantern Painting Oct. 7, Harvest Cookie Decorating Oct. 12, Claytime for Families Nov. 10 and 17. Click here for more information.
DISCOVERY EDUCATION STATION
Click here to read more about: Fall Programming, October calendar, No-School Day activities and more! Click here for flyer.
Faith Lutheran Trunk or Treat
Faith Lutheran Church (located at 207 S. Cherry Ave., Marshfield) will be holding a Trunk or Treat event October 19, 2024 from 5:30 - 7:00pm. There will be games, candy, popcorn and prizes at this FREE event that is
open to the entire community! There will also be a costume parade at 6:00pm. Come celebrate Halloween in a safe and festive environment. Don’t forget to invite your friends and share the excitement.
Learn to skate
With Marshfield Youth Hockey Association. Two FREE programs in October. Open to all kids ages 4-12. Click here to download a flyer.
Kiwanis enormous equipment playground
The KEEP Playground will be Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 from 10am - 4pm at the Marshfield Fairgrounds Park. Click here to read more information.
Let's Keep Talking - A Parent and Caregiver Series
October 15 - Youth Vaping Prevention
November 12 - Youth Mental Health Trends
January 14 - Addiction Science and Youth
February 11 - Suicide Prevention Training
April 8 - Navigating Teen Relationships and Dating
Click here for flier
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SEPT. 26, 2024
- Sept. 23-27: Food Drive at CCMS/CCHS for Loyal Food Pantry (destroyed by fire)
- Sept. 27: Adoration at the Columbus Chapel
- Oct. 1-2: Parent Association Dine to Donate at Scotty's Pizza
- Oct. 2: National School Custodian Day
- Oct. 2: Mass for SJBP 5K - 2nd Grade
- Oct. 2: Heavy Metal Tour (8th Grade)
- Oct. 3: Mass for Columbus and OLPI
- Oct. 3: Progress Reports go home for SJBP
- Oct. 3: Columbus Blocks Cancer
- Oct. 4: NO SCHOOL - TEACHER INSERVCE
- Oct. 9: Sophomore Retreat
- For more events, view our online calendar
October lunch menu
Click here to view the October Lunch Menu
A Message from Cahill Studios:
School Picture Galleries Have Been Delivered! Didn't receive an email? Some emails go to junk or spam folders. Look for an email in your inbox from: no-reply@imagequix.com. Fill out the gallery password request form HERE: https://share.hsforms.com/1R5DT-lD5QN-w4-dl0SGz0Qcrwo6 Want a retake? Retake Day: October 22nd. Wait to purchase photos and fill out the retake form below at least 2 days prior to retake day, and we will add your child to the list. Retake Form: https://share.hsforms.com/1Ml4ht2gVQMavWGa03GfAIQcrwo6 Questions, Comments, or Concerns? The Cahill Studios Customer Care Team: service@cahillphotostudio.com , 715.268.9363, 866.229.0135, www.cahillphotostudio.com
2024 Columbus Blocks Cancer
Join us on Thursday, October 3 at Columbus Catholic High School for our first Columbus Blocks Cancer event! You’ll enjoy 50/50 raffles, games and activities to promote cancer awareness. Come out to cheer, wear pink and help the Columbus Volleyball team provide hope to those in need. October 3 is also Youth Night, so the team will be signing posters following the match. Columbus Blocks Cancer will support Cattails Place at Marshfield Clinic Health System. Cattails Place provides a comfortable "home away from home” for cancer patients and their families traveling to MCHS for their cancer care. Each year, hundreds of patients and families stay at Cattails Place. Fans are encouraged to wear PINK Columbus Blocks Cancer shirts. The Dons host Spencer: JV1 and JV2 play at 5:45 PM; Varsity begins at 7:15 PM. Let's go Dons!
Columbus 40 Hours Devotion
This year, we are doing something new to pray for our Columbus Catholic Schools. This year we are going to dedicate 40 hours of continuous Eucharistic Adoration for all of the students in the Columbus Catholic Schools System at Our Lady of Peace Parish from Sunday, Oct 6 through Tuesday Oct 8. As our world becomes more polarizing and secular, our kids need Jesus Christ all the more. For this reason, we are going to pray for them and their futures. If you are willing and able, please sign up for praying one of the hours. Click here for a schedule and to sign up. form, your student(s) will be trained with their class by 9/30/24.
MORNING DROP OFF
Please try to drop off your children by 7:35 each day. Quite a few students are getting to their classrooms late due to late drop-offs. Thank you.
DRESS CODE
Remember that Monday, September 30th is the last day for shorts in our elementary schools. After Monday, there should be no more shorts until May. Thank you.
Adopt-a-Grade program
Our high school homerooms are once again partnering to “adopt” an elementary grade at SJB or OLP. The “big kids” and “little kids” will exchange monthly video messages and quarterly gifts with their homeroom buddies. This month we are working to get homeroom photos to post in each others’ classrooms so we can put names with faces of our big/little friends!
DRESS CODE
Remember that Monday, September 30th is the last day for shorts in our elementary schools. After Monday, there should be no more shorts until May. Thank you.
Adopt-a-Grade program
Our high school homerooms are once again partnering to “adopt” an elementary grade at SJB or OLP. The “big kids” and “little kids” will exchange monthly video messages and quarterly gifts with their homeroom buddies. This month we are working to get homeroom photos to post in each others’ classrooms so we can put names with faces of our big/little friends!
A Message from Food Services
OLP parents new and old: we would like to let you know and remind you that hot lunch is “offered” versus “served” so your children get to pick what they like (have to pick 3 things) instead of being given all what's stated on the menu. This is a blessing and also a curse. I recommend going through the monthly menu with your children. - Lindsay Carolfi, Food Services Director
2024 Nightfall Classic -cross country info
Tomorrow is a special evening for our cross country team when they get to participate in the Nightfall Classic held at RiverEdge Golf Course. Please consider coming to support our runners for this event where they get to run in the dark! Understand that parking and admission is sold ahead of time due to the uniqueness of the event. Information on parking, admission, and course information can be found HERE. The times for the racing events are HERE. Thank you and Go Dons!
Food Drive
As most of you know, a fire in Loyal on Thursday, September 12th destroyed three buildings and displaced three families. One of the buildings destroyed was a food pantry that served at least 200 families in the month of August alone. The Mission Clubs from CCHS and CCMS will be running a food drive the week of September 23rd-27th to help restock their shelves. All non-perishable food items will be greatly accepted and appreciated. Please drop off any donations into the boxes in the main lobby at Columbus. Thank you for your generosity!
Appointment Notes
Students who miss school due to appointments should bring a note from the provider to the office.
PSAT
Juniors and interested sophomores will be taking the PSAT on 10/23/2024. Information was already sent out to all sophomore and junior students and their parents earlier this week. Please reach out to Mr. Lambrecht if you have any questions.
Heavy Metal Tour
Our 8th-grade students will be participating in the Heavy Metal Tour on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The Heavy Metal Tour is an opportunity for students to explore exciting career options in manufacturing. They will embark on tours of local manufacturing facilities and have an experience at an MSTC Campus. Further details will be sent home with our 8th-grade students.
Yearbook News
The 2023-2024 Yearbooks are in and have been delivered to students. We still have some extra yearbooks for sale. If your student would like to purchase a yearbook please stop by the Development Office. Yearbooks are $65. Cash or checks are accepted. Please make checks payable to CCS. Yearbook Sales Information for the 2024-2025 will come out in October.
Hope Squad
Last week, HS and MS students nominated peers for our Hope Squads. Students were asked to vote for three male and three female classmates, as well as one or two male and female schoolmates from each of the other grades in either the middle school or high school. Students nominated their peers based on the following criteria:
- Concerned about others
- Easy to talk with
- A good listener
- Someone you could turn to if you needed a friend
- Someone who does not bully others
This week, invitations were sent to the students nominated and permission forms were sent to their parents. As stated on their website, https://hopesquad.com/ , “A Hope Squad is a group nominated by their peers. They meet regularly with trained advisors to talk and learn about mental health. Members are trained to note signs of distress and reach out, connecting peers to help and hope. Hope Squads interact with and educate the entire student body to reduce stigma and change their community's culture.” If your child was nominated, please take the time to discuss this with your child and complete the forms whether your student plans to participate or not. If you have any questions about Hope Squad, feel free to contact me (volkman.mandy@columbusdons.org).
Volunteer Opportunity this Weekend!!
Walk to End Alzheimer's at Wenzel Plaza on Saturday, September 28 from 7 am-12 pm (Wear Columbus apparel to represent the school!)
- 3-4 volunteers will assist with setting out tables (Hillers is delivering them)
- 3-4 volunteers will set up tents
- 2 volunteers will stick razor flags in the ground
- 2 volunteers will take pictures of walkers and teams by Team Photo Area
- 6-10 of the volunteers who assisted with the set up will then cheer the walkers as they start and cheer them as they return to the finish line (probably at 10:00 and then at 10:30--the organizers have cowbells and poms for volunteers to use)
- All volunteers help tear down these things and load in U-Haul Van at 11:00 am when walk is done
To sign up to volunteer, email Lisa Berry at llberry@alz.org
You can find more volunteer opportunities on our school website.
Scotty's Pizza & Chicken Dine to Donate
Scotty’s Pizza and Chicken & Columbus Catholic Schools Parent Association are teaming together to raise money for your P.A.!! On Tuesday, October 1st and Wednesday, October 2nd , fill out and turn in the bottom portion of this slip to Scotty’s Pizza and Chicken and 18% of your total bill will go to your P.A. The class with the most slips returned will get a pizza party with 5- 16” one topping pizzas. Call 715-384-8118 or check out our website at scottyspizza.com – dine-in, pick up, or delivery. The school night special is: buy 2 large, 2 topping pizzas with crazy crusts and a 2 liter of soda for only $39.99. (save $18.50) Feel free to order any menu item or check out our website for other family meal deals. All orders with the attached slip submitted will count towards the 18% for your school’s P.A.
Youth Group Kick-Off Wed. October 16
Hi everyone!, I hope you enjoyed your summer and are settling into your school routine! Youth group will begin on October 16th from 7:45pm to 8:30pm. We will be doing a Mario Kart tournament with prizes, so get ready for some serious competition. :-) We will also have pizza/drinks. High School Youth Group is open to young people in grades 9-12. We will meet in the Francis Room of St. John the Baptist Primary School, or in alternative space in St. John's primary when needed. Please enter through the Francis room door on the west side of St. John's primary, it has a statue of St. Francis above the door.
Why does youth group matter? Youth group is meant to encourage and equip students in grades 9-12 to become joyful disciples of Jesus Christ. We do this by attending events, fellowship, prayer, music, service projects and more! What happens at youth group? We start with a prayer, Sing a Praise song or two (I play guitar) like "Good Good Father" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlsQrycKKsY . We give everyone a chance to share about their week, a high (positive thing) and low (negative thing). We also ask if they have a "glory story", something they did this week for God that they don't usually do. We usually play a quick game. I share about the theme for 15 to 20 minutes. We break into small groups or as one group discuss the theme and our thoughts about it.. We end with a snack and dismiss. We will meet typically on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays with some exceptions, here are the planned meetings. Please take a look at the meetings and we will revise it as necessary.
Wed. Oct 16th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm Kickoff - Mario Kart Tournament
Wed. Oct 30th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. Nov 13th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. Nov 27th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. Dec 4th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. Dec 18th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. Jan 15th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. Jan 29th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. Feb. 5th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. Feb 19th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. March 5th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. March 19th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. April 2nd - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. April 16th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. May 7th - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Wed. May 21st - 7:45pm to 8:30pm
God Bless, David Alcott, Director of Faith Formation
P.S. I have a new email address now for work, dalcott@mff.diolcparish.org Please update your contacts. Thanks!
Fall 2024 family adoration
Come and See family adoration & event Saturday, October 5 starting at 8:30am. St. John the Baptist Church. Click here to view flier.
Deanery adoration
“Trust all things to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and to Mary Help of Christians and you will see what miracles are.” - St. John Bosco
JP II Adoration Chapel open 24/7, come and stop in for a visit at 201 W Blodgett St.
Feast of our lady of the rosary
Monday, October 7, 2024 at Our Lady of Peace Church Father Dillenburg Hall. For information: Jean Kaiser 715‐387‐0571. Click here to download a flyer.
Marshfield one mile run
The Marshfield One Mile Run will take place on Tuesday, October 1 at the Wildwood Upper Pond Area. Girls begin at 4p, boys begin at 4:25p. Registration begins at the Upper Pond Shelter at 3:30p. Parents will need to sign a waiver, these will be available at registration. Click here to see flier.
Faith Lutheran Trunk or Treat
Faith Lutheran Church (located at 207 S. Cherry Ave., Marshfield) will be holding a Trunk or Treat event October 19, 2024 from 5:30 - 7:00pm. There will be games, candy, popcorn and prizes at this FREE event that is
open to the entire community! There will also be a costume parade at 6:00pm. Please join us for this spook-tacular evening of festive fun and bring the whole family where you can: Enjoy creatively decorated car trunks, Collect delicious candy and treats, Participate in fun games and activities, Dress up in your favorite costume. Come celebrate Halloween in a safe and festive environment. Don’t forget to invite your friends and share the excitement. See you there!
Learn to skate
With Marshfield Youth Hockey Association. Two FREE programs in October. Open to all kids ages 4-12. Click here to download a flyer.
Kiwanis enormous equipment playground
The KEEP Playground will be Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 from 10am - 4pm at the Marshfield Fairgrounds Park. Click here to read more information.
Let's Keep Talking - A Parent and Caregiver Series
October 15 - Youth Vaping Prevention
November 12 - Youth Mental Health Trends
January 14 - Addiction Science and Youth
February 11 - Suicide Prevention Training
April 8 - Navigating Teen Relationships and Dating
Click here for flier
Discovery Education Station
We’re thrilled to welcome you to an exciting new season at Discovery Education Station! We’ve been hard at work planning a range of engaging and educational activities for Fall 2024, and we can’t wait to share them with you. What’s New This Fall?
- Special Events and Workshops
From our annual Fall Fest to special weekend workshops, we’ve packed the calendar with events that the whole family will enjoy. - Comfort & Care Kids Corner
We’re continuing our compassionate initiative with Hanson-Schilling Funeral Home, providing a nurturing space for children during visitations and services. - Outdoor Adventures and Nature Walks
Join us for guided nature walks and outdoor activities that make the most of the beautiful fall weather. - Art and Agriculture Sessions
This fall, we’re blending creativity and nature with our new Art and Agriculture program.
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SEPT. 20, 2024
- Sept. 23-27: Food Drive at CCMS/CCHS for Loyal Food Pantry (destroyed by fire)
- Sept. 24: Wisconsin Education Fair (11th grade)
- Sept. 25: Mass for SJBP 5K - 2nd Grade
- Sept. 25: Progress Reports emailed for CCMS and CCHS and OLPI
- Sept. 26: Mass for OLPI and Columbus
- Sept. 27: Adoration at the Columbus Chapel
- Oct. 1-2: Parent Association Dine to Donate at Scotty's Pizza
- Oct. 2: Heavy Metal Tour (8th Grade)
- Oct. 3: Progress Reports go home for SJBP
- Oct. 3: Columbus Blocks Cancer
- Oct. 4: NO SCHOOL - TEACHER INSERVCE
- For more events, view our online calendar
2024 Columbus Blocks Cancer
Join us on Thursday, October 3 at Columbus Catholic High School for our first Columbus Blocks Cancer event! You’ll enjoy 50/50 raffles, games and activities to promote cancer awareness. Come out to cheer, wear pink and help the Columbus Volleyball team provide hope to those in need. October 3 is also Youth Night, so the team will be signing posters following the match. Columbus Blocks Cancer will support Cattails Place at Marshfield Clinic Health System. Cattails Place provides a comfortable "home away from home” for cancer patients and their families traveling to MCHS for their cancer care. Each year, hundreds of patients and families stay at Cattails Place. Fans are encouraged to wear PINK Columbus Blocks Cancer shirts. The Dons host Spencer: JV1 and JV2 play at 5:45 PM; Varsity begins at 7:15 PM. Let's go Dons!
Columbus 40 Hours Devotion
This year, we are doing something new to pray for our Columbus Catholic Schools. This year we are going to dedicate 40 hours of continuous Eucharistic Adoration for all of the students in the Columbus Catholic Schools System at Our Lady of Peace Parish from Sunday, Oct 6 through Tuesday Oct 8. As our world becomes more polarizing and secular, our kids need Jesus Christ all the more. For this reason, we are going to pray for them and their futures. If you are willing and able, please sign up for praying one of the hours. Click here for a schedule and to sign up.
Adopt-a-Grade program
Our high school homerooms are once again partnering to “adopt” an elementary grade at SJB or OLP. The “big kids” and “little kids” will exchange monthly video messages and quarterly gifts with their homeroom buddies. This month we are working to get homeroom photos to post in each others’ classrooms so we can put names with faces of our big/little friends!
Virtue of the Month
The students and staff at St. John’s are concentrating on living the virtues. Each month we have a school assembly to introduce a particular virtue and give practical examples of how to display it. Students and staff are encouraged to practice these virtues throughout the month. When a student or class is caught practicing a virtue, they receive a Shining Don note and a star is placed on our ‘Path of Virtue’ in the school hallways. In September, Fr. Thelen helped the school learn about the virtue of RESPECT and encouraged us to greet each other with kind words and to say please and thank you. Several classes and students have already been recognized for showing respect and other virtues. Excellent work! Let’s all work together and encourage our children to be Shining Dons!
After Care Pick-Up
If you are picking up from after care at St. John's, please enter the parking lot from Cleveland Street and park facing the church, just as during morning drop-off and the regular pick-up time.
Adopt-a-Grade program
Our high school homerooms are once again partnering to “adopt” an elementary grade at SJB or OLP. The “big kids” and “little kids” will exchange monthly video messages and quarterly gifts with their homeroom buddies. This month we are working to get homeroom photos to post in each others’ classrooms so we can put names with faces of our big/little friends!
A Message from Food Services
OLP parents new and old: we would like to let you know and remind you that hot lunch is “offered” versus “served” so your children get to pick what they like (have to pick 3 things) instead of being given all what's stated on the menu. This is a blessing and also a curse. I recommend going through the monthly menu with your children. - Lindsay Carolfi, Food Services Director
absence notification form
Don't forget to use this form anytime your student will be late, leaving during the school day or will miss a day of school. The link to our Absence Notification Forms can be found in our FACTS Family App or here: https://www.columbuscatholicschools.org/parent-resources/absence-forms.cfm. When to use these forms: When your student is sick - Please report any illnesses ASAP, the night before or preferably before (but no later than) 7:30am. To report any future absences such as doctor appointments, vacation, etc. Please complete the form one week in advance.
UNIFORM REMINDER
Students MUST wear socks with shoes, crocs, etc. If you have any questions you can read the Uniform Policy here.
A Message from Cahill Studios:
School Picture Galleries Have Been Delivered! Enjoy free bulk shipping to the school until September 25th. Get FREE Shipping home on subtotals over $45 with code: SHIP24
Didn't receive an email? Some emails go to junk or spam folders. Look for an email in your inbox from: no-reply@imagequix.com. Fill out the gallery password request form HERE: https://share.hsforms.com/1R5DT-lD5QN-w4-dl0SGz0Qcrwo6
Want a retake? Retake Day: October 22nd. Wait to purchase photos and fill out the retake form below at least 2 days prior to retake day, and we will add your child to the list. Retake Form: https://share.hsforms.com/1Ml4ht2gVQMavWGa03GfAIQcrwo6
Questions, Comments, or Concerns? The Cahill Studios Customer Care Team: service@cahillphotostudio.com, 715.268.9363, 866.229.0135, www.cahillphotostudio.com
Food Drive
As most of you know, a fire in Loyal on Thursday, September 12th destroyed three buildings and displaced three families. One of the buildings destroyed was a food pantry that served at least 200 families in the month of August alone. The Mission Clubs from CCHS and CCMS will be running a food drive the week of September 23rd-27th to help restock their shelves. All non-perishable food items will be greatly accepted and appreciated. Please drop off any donations into the boxes in the main lobby at Columbus. Thank you for your generosity!
Appointment Notes
Students who miss school due to appointments should bring a note from the provider to the office.
PSAT
Juniors and interested sophomores will be taking the PSAT on 10/23/2024. Information was already sent out to all sophomore and junior students and their parents earlier this week. Please reach out to Mr. Lambrecht if you have any questions.
Wisconsin Education Fair
On September 24, the Junior class will attend the Wisconsin Education Fair at Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids. At the fair, students will receive information and have the opportunity to converse with representatives from over 100 colleges, technical institutions, and military organizations.
Heavy Metal Tour
Our 8th-grade students will be participating in the Heavy Metal Tour on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The Heavy Metal Tour is an opportunity for students to explore exciting career options in manufacturing. They will embark on tours of local manufacturing facilities and have an experience at an MSTC Campus. Further details will be sent home with our 8th-grade students.
Yearbook News
The 2023-2024 Yearbooks are in and have been delivered to students. We still have some extra yearbooks for sale. If your student would like to purchase a yearbook please stop by the Development Office. Yearbooks are $65. Cash or checks are accepted. Please make checks payable to CCS. Yearbook Sales Information for the 2024-2025 will come out in October.
Addressing a few dress code issues and requesting the return of loaned clothing items
We are in the 4th week of school and are continuing to address issues with our dress code as consistently as possible. The three key problems we continue to see are:
- Hemlines for ALL students (girls AND boys) must touch the top of the knee (shorts for boys; skirts, dresses, shorts for girls).
- Midriffs, bare backs, or cleavage should not be showing at any point. Wearing a cami or tank top underneath usually solves this issue.
- Necklines of tops should be within 3 finger widths (2 inches) of your collar bone so as to avoid being too low cut.
Here is the entire dress code if you would like to review it.
Here is a visual dress code guide if you would like to see examples.
Occasionally we loan clothing items to fix the issues. I would ask that, if any HS/MS students have borrowed clothing from Mrs. Volkman or the main office, the students return those items.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
You can find all our volunteer opportunities on our website.
Here is an upcoming opportunity: Walk to End Alzheimer's at Wenzel Plaza on Saturday, September 28 from 7 am-12 pm (Wear Columbus apparel to represent that school!)
- 3-4 volunteers will assist with setting out tables (Hillers is delivering them)
- 3-4 volunteers will set up tents
- 2 volunteers will stick razor flags in the ground
- 2 volunteers will take pictures of walkers and teams by Team Photo Area
- 6-10 of the volunteers who assisted with the set up will then cheer the walkers as they start and cheer them as they return to the finish line (probably at 10:00 and then at 10:30--the organizers have cowbells and poms for volunteers to use)
- All volunteers help tear down these things and load in U-Haul Van at 11:00 am when walk is done
To sign up to volunteer, email Lisa Berry at llberry@alz.org
Deanery adoration
"Our Lord hears our prayers anywhere, but He has revealed to His servants that those who visit Him in the Eucharist will obtain a more abundant measure of grace." - St. Alphonsus Ligouri
Openings at St. JP II Chapel are Sundays at noon and Saturdays at 1-2 p.m. Please call Jean at 715-503-0118 or Deacon Ray at 715-207-6085 for more information!
Feast of our lady of the rosary
Monday, October 7, 2024 at Our Lady of Peace Church Father Dillenburg Hall. For information: Jean Kaiser 715‐387‐0571. Click here to download a flyer.
Learn to skate
With Marshfield Youth Hockey Association. Two FREE programs in October. Open to all kids ages 4-12. Click here to download a flyer.
Kiwanis enormous equipment playground
The KEEP Playground will be Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 from 10am - 4pm at the Marshfield Fairgrounds Park. Click here to read more information.
Let's Keep Talking - A Parent and Caregiver Series
October 15 - Youth Vaping Prevention
November 12 - Youth Mental Health Trends
January 14 - Addiction Science and Youth
February 11 - Suicide Prevention Training
April 8 - Navigating Teen Relationships and Dating
Click here for flier
Discovery Education Station
As the leaves begin to change and a crispness fills the air, we’re thrilled to welcome you to an exciting new season at Discovery Education Station! We’ve been hard at work planning a range of engaging and educational activities for Fall 2024, and we can’t wait to share them with you. What’s New This Fall?
- Special Events and Workshops
From our annual Fall Fest to special weekend workshops, we’ve packed the calendar with events that the whole family will enjoy. - Comfort & Care Kids Corner
We’re continuing our compassionate initiative with Hanson-Schilling Funeral Home, providing a nurturing space for children during visitations and services. - Outdoor Adventures and Nature Walks
Join us for guided nature walks and outdoor activities that make the most of the beautiful fall weather. - Art and Agriculture Sessions
This fall, we’re blending creativity and nature with our new Art and Agriculture program.
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SEPT. 13, 2024
- Sept. 14-15: Maple Fall Fest Pancake Breakfast
- Sept. 17: Picture Day for All Grades
- Sept. 18: Mass for SJBP 5K - 2nd Grade
- Sept. 18: Parent Association Meeting
- Sept. 19: Mass for OLPI and Columbus
- Sept. 20: Dress Down Day - Fundraiser for Cattails Cottage
- Sept. 20: Adoration at the Columbus Chapel
- Sept. 24: Wisconsin Education Fair (11th grade)
- For more events, view our online calendar
2024 Columbus Blocks Cancer
Join us on Thursday, October 3 at Columbus Catholic High School for our first Columbus Blocks Cancer event! You’ll enjoy 50/50 raffles, games and activities to promote cancer awareness. Come out to cheer, wear pink and help the Columbus Volleyball team provide hope to those in need. October 3 is also Youth Night, so the team will be signing posters following the match. Columbus Blocks Cancer will support Cattails Place at Marshfield Clinic Health System. Cattails Place provides a comfortable "home away from home” for cancer patients and their families traveling to MCHS for their cancer care. Each year, hundreds of patients and families stay at Cattails Place. Fans are encouraged to wear PINK Columbus Blocks Cancer shirts which can be purchased through Sept 19 using the following link: https://teamsportinggoods.chipply.com/331208/ The Dons host Spencer: JV1 and JV2 play at 5:45 PM; Varsity begins at 7:15 PM. Let's go Dons!
Columbus 40 Hours Devotion
This year, we are doing something new to pray for our Columbus Catholic Schools. This year we are going to dedicate 40 hours of continuous Eucharistic Adoration for all of the students in the Columbus Catholic Schools System at Our Lady of Peace Parish from Sunday, Oct 6 through Tuesday Oct 8. As our world becomes more polarizing and secular, our kids need Jesus Christ all the more. For this reason, we are going to pray for them and their futures. If you are willing and able, please sign up for praying one of the hours. Click here for a schedule and to sign up.
Student Safe Environment Declination Form
Declination Form If you wish to decline Safe Environment Student Training for your student(s) please print and complete this form and return to Melissa Schmitt no later than 9/9/24. If we do not receive a declination form, your student(s) will be trained with their class by 9/30/24.
MAPLE FALL FEST PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Columbus Dons Youth Football and Cheer will be hosting the pancake breakfast at Maple Fall Fest at Wildwood Park on Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Help support our young players and cheerleaders by enjoying a menu of: Potato Pancakes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Hewitt's Meats Maple Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Nasonville Cheese Curds, 100% Pure Maple Syrup, Weber's Farm Store Milk and Starbucks Coffee. Served carry-out style with on-site seating available. Cost: $10.00 per adult meal; $5.00 per kids meal age 6 and under.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MAPLE FALL FEST
Columbus Families: The Youth Football and Cheer Program needs your help! We are in need of volunteers to help with the breakfast at Maple Fall Fest on September 14th and 15th. We are especially in need of help Saturday morning as there are also games that day. If you or anyone you know can spare a couple hours, please consider signing up. This is also a fun and great way to meet families in our system. Take a look at our needs HERE. Thank you for considering.
Social Media
At Columbus Catholic Schools, there are many social media pages for events, campaigns and athletics. To help minimize the amount of information that goes on our main CCS Facebook page, we try to utilize these pages as much as possible. If you are looking for information and cannot locate it on our Facebook page, please click the link; and consider following these pages to get the latest news! CLICK HERE
Virtue of the Month
The students and staff at St. John’s are concentrating on living the virtues. Each month we have a school assembly to introduce a particular virtue and give practical examples of how to display it. Students and staff are encouraged to practice these virtues throughout the month. When a student or class is caught practicing a virtue, they receive a Shining Don note and a star is placed on our ‘Path of Virtue’ in the school hallways. In September, Fr. Thelen helped the school learn about the virtue of RESPECT and encouraged us to greet each other with kind words and to say please and thank you. Several classes and students have already been recognized for showing respect and other virtues. Excellent work! Let’s all work together and encourage our children to be Shining Dons!
After Care Pick-Up
If you are picking up from after care at St. John's, please enter the parking lot from Cleveland Street and park facing the church, just as during morning drop-off and the regular pick-up time.
absence notification form
Don't forget to use this form anytime your student will be late, leaving during the school day or will miss a day of school. The link to our Absence Notification Forms can be found in our FACTS Family App or here: https://www.columbuscatholicschools.org/parent-resources/absence-forms.cfm. When to use these forms: When your student is sick - Please report any illnesses ASAP, the night before or preferably before (but no later than) 7:30am. To report any future absences such as doctor appointments, vacation, etc. Please complete the form one week in advance.
Picture Day
Picture Day will be on Tuesday, September 17th. Information was emailed out to parents with details on purchasing photos. Students may dress up or wear their uniform clothing (optional); students must follow modesty standards. JEANS ARE NOT ALLOWED!
UNIFORM REMINDER
Students MUST wear socks with shoes, crocs, etc. If you have any questions you can read the Uniform Policy here.
WI Forward Exams
Exam results for students who took the Forward exam last year will be sent home this week with students.
Appointment Notes
Students who miss school due to appointments should bring a note from the provider to the office.
PSAT
Juniors and interested sophomores will be taking the PSAT on 10/23/2024. Information was already sent out to all sophomore and junior students and their parents earlier this week. Please reach out to Mr. Lambrecht if you have any questions.
Wisconsin Education Fair
On September 24, the Junior class will attend the Wisconsin Education Fair at Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids. At the fair, students will receive information and have the opportunity to converse with representatives from over 100 colleges, technical institutions, and military organizations.
Picture Day
Columbus Catholic Middle/High School Picture Day will be on Tuesday, September 17th. Information was emailed out to students and parents with details on purchasing photos.
Homecoming 2024 planning is underway
All high school students were invited to attend the first of many planning meetings for Homecoming 2024 which is the week of October 13-19. Even if students missed the first meeting, they can certainly see me to sign up for a committee and attend future planning meetings. Also, info to sign up for the traditional Lip Sync competition has been posted around school. High school students should see me to sign up or if they have any questions!
Adopt-a-Grade program
Our high school homerooms are once again partnering to “adopt” an elementary grade at SJB or OLP. The “big kids” and “little kids” will exchange monthly video messages and quarterly gifts with their homeroom buddies. This month we are working to get homeroom photos to post in each others’ classrooms so we can put names with faces of our big/little friends!
Parent Association Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, September 18th, from 6:30-7:30 PM for a meeting! We know everyone is busy, so this is our only meeting of the year! This meeting will be held in the Columbia Room at Saint John the Baptist Primary School (SJBP). Please take some time to read through and reach out to us if you have any questions.
- As a reminder, Parent Association dues are paid annually by each family. These dues are optional. You may pay your dues HERE
- We are looking for volunteers to help us with some events throughout the year. We will discuss these events during our Sept 18th meeting. You can find details of each event in this tabbed sign-up
- Dine-to-Donate with Scotty's Pizza will happen again monthly -- 18% of sales from all slips turned in will be donated back to the Parent Association and the class with the most slips wins a pizza party
- Visit the parent association page HERE
The Parent Association was able to do a lot of great things last year! Below are just a few of the things that we were able to do:
- Covered retreat bussing costs for 6-12th grades
- Covered bussing costs for Catholic Schools Week (CSW) to movies (SJBP)
- Covered Bussing costs & ½ of skating fee for CSW (OLP)
- Provided snacks in all teacher and staff lounges during Catholic Schools Week
- Provided snacks in lounges during Teacher Appreciation Week
- Provided dinner for teachers during conferences in all school buildings
- Set up Pizza Ranch fundraiser (OLP & SJBP)
- Arranged snack donations and volunteers during finals at CCHS
- Purchased and presented end of the year awards/certificates for milestone teacher and staff anniversaries
We thank you for your support,
Kristin Berres - Chair
Emily Callaghan - Co-Chair
Melissa Sinha - Treasurer
The Parent Association email address is: parentassociation@columbusdons.org
Deanery adoration
"Perpetual Adoration extends its influence far beyond the individual adorers, touching their homes and families and reaching out to the parish community and beyond." - St. Pope Paul VI.
Come let us adore at JP II Adoration Chapel! People needed on weekends especially on Saturdays from 1-2pm. Please call Deacon Ray at 715-207-6085 or Jean at 715-387-0571 if you are able to help.
Kiwanis enormous equipment playground
The KEEP Playground will be Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 from 10am - 4pm at the Marshfield Fairgrounds Park. Click here to read more information.
Let's Keep Talking - A Parent and Caregiver Series
October 15 - Youth Vaping Prevention
November 12 - Youth Mental Health Trends
January 14 - Addiction Science and Youth
February 11 - Suicide Prevention Training
April 8 - Navigating Teen Relationships and Dating
Click here for flier
Discovery Education Station
As the leaves begin to change and a crispness fills the air, we’re thrilled to welcome you to an exciting new season at Discovery Education Station! We’ve been hard at work planning a range of engaging and educational activities for Fall 2024, and we can’t wait to share them with you.
What’s New This Fall?
- Special Events and Workshops
From our annual Fall Fest to special weekend workshops, we’ve packed the calendar with events that the whole family will enjoy. Mark your calendars—these are events you won’t want to miss! - Comfort & Care Kids Corner
We’re continuing our compassionate initiative with Hanson-Schilling Funeral Home, providing a nurturing space for children during visitations and services. This fall, we’re enhancing our activities to offer even more comfort and care. - Outdoor Adventures and Nature Walks
Join us for guided nature walks and outdoor activities that make the most of the beautiful fall weather. Whether it’s a day on the water or an onshore exploration, we’ve got something for everyone. - Art and Agriculture Sessions
This fall, we’re blending creativity and nature with our new Art and Agriculture program. Kids will get to express themselves artistically while learning about sustainable farming practices and the importance of agriculture.
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Click here to download the September 2024 Community Calendar
- Parent Resources
- Absence Notification Forms
- Calendar
- CCS Business Directory
- Chaplain
- Dress Down and Spirit Days
- Fieldhouse Project - Parent and Student Info
- Food Services
- Fundraising Calendar
- Fundraising Gift in Kind Form
- Fundraising Policy
- Fundraising Request Form
- Gift Card Office
- Needs Closet
- Parent Association
- Photography Policy
- Safe Environment
- School Cancellation Plan
- School Spirit!
- Service Hours Requirements
- Social Media
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Weekly Update