16.4.28 st wendelin parent connection - icw

1. Parent
Connection
April 28, 2016
UPCOMING
DATES
Saturday, April 30
Jesus Day Retreat (Gr. 2) @
9:00 AM (Parish Hall)
Sunday, May 1
First Communion (Gr. 2) @
2:00 PM (Church)
Tuesday, May 3
Mock Crash (Gr. 7-12) @
9:00 AM (FHS)
Fine Arts Show (K-12) @
4:30 PM (North Gym)
Band Program (Gr. 4-12) @
6:30 PM (North Gym)
Friday, May 6
May Crowning (K-12) @
12:30 PM (Church)
Monday-Tuesday, May 9-10
Senior Exams
Wed.-Tues., May 11-17
S.C.O.P.E.
Wednesday, May 18
Rite of Passage (Gr. 6) @
9:00 AM (Church)
Wed.-Thurs., May 18-19
S.C.O.P.E. Hearings
Friday, May 20
Honors Assembly (Gr. 8-12)
@ 9:00 AM (North Gym)
UPCOMING
END-OF-YEAR
EVENTS
TUESDAY, MAY 24
Kindergarten Celebration
6:30 PM (Parish Hall)
FRIDAY, MAY 27
Last Day of School
End of 4th Qtr./2nd Sem.
SUNDAY, JUNE 5
Baccalaureate Mass
1:00 PM (Church)
Graduation
3:00 PM (North Gym)
FRI.-SUN., JUNE 10-12
SW Festival
Principal’s Notes
Someone once asked me, “What sets St. Wendelin Catholic School apart from other schools?”
My immediate thoughts were individualized attention through small class sizes, commitment to
meeting the needs of students, an incredible art, music, technology, and physical education
department, excellent teachers, and the opportunity to openly pray throughout the school day.
However, as I sat and thought about it a quote from St. Catherine of Sienna came to me. “If you
are what you should be, you will set the whole world ablaze!” This is what truly sets St. Wendelin
apart; we educate students to be a light onto the world.
Through the Leader in Me Initiative that we will begin in the 16-17 school year, students K-12
will be able to join activity groups that encourage learning and service. For example, a gardening
club would teach biology and provide food to the community. The seven habits that students learn
will enable them to become proactive participants in their world.
Our STEM initiative will increase project based learning in the classrooms. Students will learn
not only the topic material but how to apply that knowledge to the world around them. This year
all students in K-12 technology classes participated in Hour of Code. Through this world wide
program, students were able to learn how to code while completing fun online activities. It was
awesome to watch our students’ skills grow as they completed projects simultaneously with
students across the globe.
This year has been an amazing journey, as we have found ourselves blessed with many
academic, athletic, and club successes. Across seasons and sports our athletes have placed among
the best in the state. Model UN completed another landmark season and the Quiz Bowl team went
undefeated in league play. As we prepare for graduation, we are extremely proud of all that our
senior class has accomplished.
St. Wendelin Catholic School is truly a family. We are continually striving to meet the academic
and faith needs to our students by accessing where we are today and strategizing to determine
where we need to be in the future. At St. Wendelin you (are):
H – Have
O – Opportunities
M – To Meet and
E – Exceed all of your Expectations.
Please plan to join your St. Wendelin family in the many events that will be occurring this final
month of school which includes but are not limited to track meets, ball games, choir and band
concerts, fine arts show, May Crowning and school masses. I am pleased to be bringing back the
outdoor mass and picnic the last day of school, May 27th. Parents are invited to join in the potluck
and the end of the year liturgical celebration. Plan for an 11:00 Mass with school potluck/picnic to
follow.
Enjoy these lovely spring days and God bless!
Mrs. Cathy Krupp, Principal
ST. WENDELIN WELCOMES NEW DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Jeannette (Beeson) Lee has recently transitioned from the position of Grant Writer to
Development Director. She began working at St. Wendelin in late October 2015. She is a 1975
graduate of SWCS. She and husband, Michael (also a 1975 graduate) have three children who also
attended SWCS. Some of you may be familiar with Jeannette‘s husband, Michael, who served as a
teacher and coach several years ago.
Jeannette will bring her experience in development at the University level
to every aspect of this position. Her eye for detail, kind heart and enthusiastic
spirit will most assuredly continue to make Jeannette a great fit for St.
Wendelin! Please take the next opportunity you have to offer a warm welcome
to Jeannette. Please feel free to contact her regarding any development
matters at 419-435-6692 ext. 415 or jeannette.lee@stwendelin.org.

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Parents Need to Know
FR. CHRIS RECEIVES
NEW ASSIGNMENT
Rev. Christopher Mileski has been appointed by Bishop
Thomas to Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Plymouth and Most Pure
Heart of Mary Parish, Shelby. This assignment is effective July
1st. While he is sad to leave, he is excited for this new challenge.
Please congratulate him and wish them luck over the next few
months as we all prepare to say goodbye.
SWPA SAYS THANK YOU
St. Wendelin Parents
Association has FANTASTIC news
to share. With your help, the group
collected 108 bags or 2,700 pairs of
shoes for its fundraiser. This far
exceeded their goal of 100 bags of
shoes. SWPA would like to thank
the entire community who helped
reach this goal. Families from
around the world will benefit from
the thousands of shoes donated to Funds2Orgs, which will be
shipped to less fortunate countries. The organization assists
families in learning entrepreneurial skills and helps them start up
small businesses with the shoes.
SWPA would also like to thank the businesses who
volunteered as collection sites for the shoes: Badik & Badik,
Promedica Fostoria Community Hospital, Geary Family YMCA,
Good Shepherd Home, Hoover Law Office, McCarty
Chiropractic Center, St. Catherine’s Care Center, St. Wendelin
Catholic School, St. Wendelin Parish, Wesley Center, and Y-
Wonderland. Also, thank you to Drs. Mick and Jill Badik who
stored all the shoes at their home throughout the fundraising
drive. As promised, for reaching their goal SWPA will be
providing Dietsch ice cream to SWCS next week.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Remember to continue to bring in your Box Tops for
Education to the school. Students in grades K-6 can turn them
into their teachers anytime while students in grades 7-12 can
place them in a collection box between the
Enrollment and School Office. Campbell‘s Soup
labels are also being collected. These items are
collected to bring in additional monies for the
school. A collection basket is also located in the
Parish gathering space.
PROM FORMS AVAILABLE
Guest permission forms for prom are available in the school
office. Signed forms need to be turned in by Thursday, May 5th.
Also, there is a sign-up sheet in the office for students that plan
on attending Please sign up by Tuesday, May 3rd.
SUMMER STEWARDSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
– St. Wendelin Catholic School will be putting on several
programs over the summer for area children in grades K-6. They
include weekly summer reading programs, Lego club and a
popsicles in the playground program. Students who want
stewardship hours for next year are encouraged to sign up with
Noelle Lammers.
– Helpers are needed for St. Wendelin Parish Vacation Bible
School. It will run from June 20th-24th Sign up with Shellie
Gabel if you can help.
ROTARY GOLDEN APPLE AWARD
Please see the attached form and nominate one or more of
our dedicated staff for this prestigious award. If you have any
questions, please contact Cathy Krupp.
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP NOW AVAILABLE
Sign up to volunteer at this year’s St. Wendelin Festival.
The link is provided here and can also be found on the
website.
www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b45a9ae29a3f85-parish2.
CHAIRMAN NEEDED
A Festival Chairman is needed for the bratwurst tent
(Fri. only) at this year’s Festival. Please contact Tami Honse
at 419-435-8144 as soon as possible.
ST. WENDELIN FESTIVAL FEATURE:
Steve Gillig Memorial 5K/8K & Kids 1/2 Mile
The Steve Gillig Memorial Run will take place Friday, June
10th during the St. Wendelin Festival. Check-in begins at 4:30
PM with the kids 1/2 mile race ($2 day of race) beginning at
6:00 PM. The 5K and 8K kicks off at 6:30 PM. The start and
finish of the race will be near the northwest corner of St.
Wendelin Catholic School. The course is a combination of light
trail and road. Awards to follow races.
Register in the Parish Office or sign up at
DavesRunning.com by June 1st for a guaranteed t-shirt!
ST. WENDELIN FESTIVAL
Friday-Sunday, June 10 -12

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Youth Ministry News
PARENTS: YDISCIPLE EXPLAINED
Parents of incoming freshmen through graduating seniors are
invited to attend a short meeting with Youth Coordinator
Christine Paul to discuss what YDisciple and small group
discipleship will look like. The social will take place on Friday,
May 6th at 7:00 PM at American Table.
Please contact Christine Paul if you would like to be an
adult mentor and/or participate as a youth.
419-435-6692 ext. 416 · christine.paul@stwendelin.org
419-429-2960 (cell)
Encourage your student to follow us on social media…
Twitter: @SWYouthConnect · Instagram: SWYouthConnect
Snapchat: SWYouthConnect
ATTEND A STEUBENVILLE CONFERENCE
Incoming freshmen through graduating seniors are invited to join
us June 17-19th to deepen your faith. The cost is $200 which
includes 6 meals, program, housing and transportation. Possible
fundraisers are in the works. Even if you can’t commit yet, please
let Christine know you’re interested! Eight are interested so far!
Y.E.S. PROJECT
Join over 75 volunteers from the Toledo Diocese for three
days that could change your life!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
THESE UPCOMING EVENTS
April 30th – FREE bowling and shoe rental at AMF Sportsman
Center in Findlay. The group will leave the Parish at 10:00 AM
and return around 2:00 PM.
May 14th – Youth Day at Mohican State Park. The group will
leave the Parish at 8:00 AM for a fun-filled day, including a 7 mile
river rip, go-karts and adventure golf! Admission is $38. Please
bring money and lunch to be enjoyed at the park. The group will
return around 7:00 PM.
May 14th & May 15th – Youth volunteers are needed for
Download Sunday! The Parish will be launching myParish app
after all Masses. Your help is needed showing parishioners how
to download the app and use it on their smartphones. Please
bring your personal phone to help!
May 21st – Toledo Zoo and Rosary Cathedral
May 22nd – Graduation Picnic for All Parish Seniors
May 28th-30th – Camping Trip to Hocking Hills
JUNE 2016
June 1st – YDisciple Sessions Begin
June 12th – Youth Day at St. Wendelin Festival
June 17th-19th – Steubenville Conference
June 24th – Bonfire
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR MORE EVENTS SOON!
Religious Education News
FIRST COMMUNION
A Jesus Day Retreat for students preparing for First
Communion will be held Saturday, April 30th from 9:00 AM-
12:00 PM in the Parish Hall. Along with a special day of
reflection and crafts, students will be able to practice for First
Communion with both parish and school students.
A special First Communion liturgy will be held on Sunday,
May 1st at 2:00 PM. All students should be seated in the Parish
Hall by 1:30 PM. Individual student pictures will be taken
beginning at 12:30 PM. Please keep the First Communicants in
your prayers as they meet Jesus in the sacrament of the Eucharist
for the very first time!
UPCOMING BAPTISM SESSION
Parents wishing to have their child baptized at St. Wendelin
Parish should contact the Parish Office at 419-435-6692. Visit
www.stwendelin.org for a guide to scheduling your child’s
baptism.
The next opportunity to attend a Second Session with the
baptismal team, held 4 times a year, is Sunday, May 8th. Parents
and godparents will attend the 9:00 AM Mass together. The
session follows Mass in the Upper Room. The meeting will
conclude around 12:30 PM. Please contact Shellie Gabel at 419-
435-6681 or shellie.gabel@stwendelin.org to register.
DONATIONS TO CROSSWAEH
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN
SENECA COUNTY
The Wisdom & Works of Mercy group is collecting new and
gently used items to donate to the clients of Crosswaeh. They
could use items such as playing cards, puzzles (all pieces), art
supplies, adult coloring books, yarn, Christian DVDs and more.
The first collection weekend will be May 7th-8th, after which, a
delivery will be made to Crosswaeh. More updates to come on
other ways we may help ”visit the imprisoned,” and make a
difference!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Deep Sea Discovery: Vacation Bible School will be held June
20-24 from 9:30 AM-12:00 PM. Registration forms are available
in the Parish Office, parish gathering space and SWCS Office.
Mrs. Gabel could use help before VBS and volunteers to
teach/be student aides during the week of VBS. Please contact
her at 419-435-6681 or shellie.gabel@stwendelin.org if you
would like to share your time and talents! Stewardship hours
available.

4. KINDERGARTNERS MAKE
SCRUMPTIOUS BREAD
Liam Schumm, pours milk into a bowl
containing ingredients to make bread as
kindergarten teacher Linda Shetzer and Maciel
Salcido watch Tuesday at St. Wendelin Catholic
School. Through the dough making process, the
students learned what it was like to work
together. The class read “Little Red Hen,” a
book about animals who don’t help a little red
hen bake bread but expect to get to eat it.
Shetzer said she thought this would be a fun
way for students to practice working together
and helping one another. After the dough was
thoroughly mixed, they kneaded it and made 12
rolls, enough for each of them.
STUDENTS SIMULATE
TEXTING & DRIVING
SWCS students crash in a texting and
driving simulator Tuesday morning at the
school as Chris Wyche, a representative with
AT&T, oversees the session. In the
simulator, students drive through the streets
and, when prompted, look at a text received
from the simulator. The school partnered
with AT&T and set the simulator up in the
cafeteria during lunch so new drivers could
learn the dangers of texting and driving.
Wyche came back to the school Tuesday
evening to give the presentation, “It Can
Wait”, during an event hosted by the school
to bring safety awareness to young drivers
and their parents. Parent-Teen Awareness
Night also included presentations from Lt.
Brent Meredith with Fremont’s post of the
Ohio State Highway Patrol and Susan Baker
with the Ohio Investigative Unit on the
importance of not drinking and driving.

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ASSISTANT COACH
ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
After many
years of hard work
and dedication,
Assistant Girls
Basketball Coach
Roger Holman
announced his
retirement at the Girls Basketball Awards
Ceremony. Many thanks to Coach Holman!
STEM FAIR
Fifth and sixth grade students from St.
Wendelin, St. Michael and Our Lady of
Consolation were treated to a STEM
extravaganza by St. Wendelin students in
grades 9-12 on Tuesday, April 12th.
Students were able to learn the physics of
catapults, make ice cream, see a volcano in
action, and race
teammates in their
knowledge of human
anatomy. A total of 10
activities were available
and the event was a
great success.
STUDENTS ATTEND
NATURE CAMP
Sixth and seventh graders at St.
Wendelin attended a two-day camp at
Heifer International’s Howell Nature
Center in Howell, Michigan. While there,
students were exposed to the challenges of
living with hunger and poverty. They were
encouraged to work together to discover
ways to alleviate these challenges for
people around the globe.
PRINCE NAMED 2016
FOSTORIA GLASS QUEEN
Emma Prince, sophomore at SWCS,
was crowned the 2016 Glass Queen during
the 24th annual Fostoria Glass Pageant on
April 21st. Emma hopes her reign will
allow her to have a positive impact on the
community. In addition
to the crown, Prince
received a $500 college
scholarship from First
Federal. Congratulations!
SR. ELAYNE TO RECEIVE
DIOCESAN GOLDEN APPLE
A Diocesan Golden Apple Award will
be presented to Sr. Elayne Bockey, SND.
Sr. Elayne is the world
language instructor at
SWCS. This prestigious
award has been presented
by the Diocese for 11 years.
It recognizes outstanding
individuals who devote their
lives to teaching in Catholic
schools. Golden Apple
Awards will be presented to
winners in May.
Congratulations!
ROTARY STUDENTS
OF THE MONTH
Yue (Charlotte) Hu, has a 3.2 GPA.
She participates in engineering
club, art club, and band. Upon
graduation, Charlotte plans to
attend CNU to pursue a degree
in integrative physiology.
Emily Weaver, daughter of John and
Elaine Weaver, has a 3.93 GPA. She
participates in track and field, drama club,
Model UN and the SW Ambassadors’
Team. Throughout high school, she has
completed over 200
stewardship hours. Upon
graduation, Emily plans to
attend John Carroll University
to pursue a degree in finance
and business management.
DERBY CARS ARE TESTED
Despite weather and track conditions,
SWCS rookie drivers did very well. Olga
Budke won many heats and missed the
trophy by one thousandth of a second!
Dan Budke, driving STEM 2, also
advanced to the finals. The derby team is
very grateful to Tom Reineke, Dan Budke,
Moes Body Shop, Chatelains Plastics and
most of all to parent support and the
expertise of
Engineering
Club Co-
Advisor Mike
Kramb.
FIRST GRADERS UNVEIL
THEIR VERY OWN BOOK
Students in first grade unveiled a
book written and illustrated by the class on
April 22nd. Their book titled, “Our
Favorite Ice Cream Treats,” is a collection
of the students’ ice cream memories and
favorite treats. Students read their page to
family, friends
and staff
before enjoying
an ice cream
treat!
CAMPBELL TO PLAY GOLF
AT QUINCY UNIVERSITY
Peter Campbell officially signed a
letter of intent to play golf for Quincy
University in Illinois last week. Pictured
with him are his parents, (Dow and Susan
Campbell) sister
(Grace Campbell)
and grandparents.
Congratulations
Peter!
NOEL TO RUN TRACK &
FIELD AT TIFFIN
UNIVERSITY
Michael Noel officially signed a letter
of intent to run
track & field for
Tiffin University
this week. Pictured
with him are his
parents, Patrick and
Angela Noel. Congratulations Michael!
Justin Walter is scheduled to sign a
letter of intent, also at TU, on Friday.
It will be represented in the next
editions of the bulletin and newsletter.
SUMMER PROGRAMMING
COMING SOON
St. Wendelin Catholic School will be
hosting three programs throughout the
summer: Library Hour, Lego Club,
Popsicles on the Playground, and Vacation
Bible School Please see the revised
attachment included with this newsletter
for more information.
Positive Happenings

6. April 28, 2016Page 6 Parent Connection
Mohawk News Eric Perkins, Athletic Director
SPORTS SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 30
VTR @ Hopewell Loudon (Dick
Schultz Invite) @ 4:30 PM
Monday, May 2
BB/SB @ New Riegel @ 5:00 PM
Tuesday, May 3
VTR @ Rossford @ 4:30 PM
Wednesday, May 4
BB/SB @ Lakota @ 5:00 PM
Thursday, May 5
VTR @ Sandusky St. Mary
(NWOCSA) @ 4:15 PM
BB/SB @ Old Fort @ 5:00 PM
Monday, May 9
BB/SB (H) Fremont St. Joe @ 5:00 PM
Tuesday, May 10
BB/SB (H) Arcadia @ 5:00 PM
Thursday, May 12
BB (H) Monroeville @ 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 14
VTR @ Fostoria (SRL
Championships) @ 12:00 PM
TRACK & FIELD
We are about a month away from
the end of the spring sports season
already. On April 16th, St. Wendelin
hosted its annual St. Wendelin Track
& Field Invitational and it was very
successful! Thank you to all the
volunteers who worked the event! It
could not have been done without
you! Thanks also to those who came
and supported our athletes over the
past two weeks at both the St.
Wendelin and the Fostoria Athletic
Boosters Invitationals. St. Wendelin
will be hosting the 2nd and final SRL
Championships on May 14th.
SOFTBALL/BASEBALL
Congrats to Mikayla Gilliland and
Victoria Walter on hitting homeruns in
last night's 16-0 win over Sandusky St.
Mary Central Catholic. The softball
and baseball teams are preparing for
tournament play, which begins for the
boys on May 7th and the girls on May
9th. More information regarding the
dates, times, and locations of
tournament games will be shared as it
becomes available next week.
If you have not been out to see a
game, Foundation Park is a great place
to enjoy some baseball and softball
action. The teams will be home at 5:00
PM from May 9th through May 11th,
unless tournament games force vents
to be rescheduled.
GO
MOHAWKS!

7. COMING SOON! Available May 15!
Join us for Download Sunday and learn how to
use the app after all weekend Masses!

9. April’s Photo Gallery