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From the Desk of Principal Mares

My family, especially my mom, loves a good tradition.  One of these traditions was born from the changing of our Thanksgiving plans and traditions after my maternal grandparents had passed away and the Thanksgiving feast shifted to my parents’ table.  We now have a special Thanksgiving tablecloth on which every attendee at Thanksgiving dinner writes one thing they are thankful for.  

After the meal, we go around and read what we added for the year.  Not only is it nice to have a conversation about the current year but it’s also so fun to look back at our previous years’ gratitude offerings.  My now 13-year-old nephew once wrote he was thankful for big boy undies and his beloved puppy water bottle.  My husband wrote he was thankful for the University of Notre Dame’s winning season and a few years later during a losing season he was thankful that one of the players was a senior and leaving the team.  Of course, there are plenty of more serious offerings as well, including health, healing, simply being together, or notes from loved ones who have since passed on.  

As we prepare for the celebration of Thanksgiving in the week ahead, I hope you are finding many things to be grateful for.  If this year has been a bit more melancholy for you and your family, here are a few offerings of gratitude from some of our first-grade students to put a smile on your face and give you a little inspiration. 

• Mom and Dad
• My puppy and cat
• Family and animals but mostly my family
• Grandma and Grandpa
• Zebras
• Jesus
• Make-up on my face
• Stuffed animals
• Teachers
• Food
• My friends

Molly Mares–Principal, Notre Dame of De Pere

Notre Dame of De Pere School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. NDDP provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. The best way to learn more about NDDP is to visit! Click here to schedule a tour.

Today we are highlighting Notre Dame of De Pere Catholic School’s principal, Ms. Molly Mares!

We asked her, “Principal Mares, why do you choose to work for GRACE and particularly, Notre Dame of De Pere Catholic School?”

She responded with, “The short answer is that God called me to this role and He has been working hard ever since to qualify me to do it. Like most working in education, I believe in being a champion for children and have a commitment to lifelong learning. God specifically pointed me toward leading at Notre Dame of De Pere and it is truly a joy. Walking my own faith journey alongside our students and families is the greatest gift.”

As the NDDP community can attest, Principal Mares is a joy to have around, but we wanted to know; “What is a fun fact about you?”

Her answer was, “I can easily say the alphabet backward!”

We are so blessed by dedicated and talented leaders such as Principal Mares. Join us in thanking her for her commitment to Catholic Education!

Notre Dame of De Pere School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. NDDP provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. The best way to learn more about NDDP is to visit! Click here to schedule a tour.

Don’t Miss Out!

Silent auction items are open for bidding online! You can bid from anywhere on almost 200 items! From parties to grills and everything in between, register your account and let the fun begin! 

Don’t Miss the Action at the LIVE AUCTION! Join us on Friday!

The Live Auction will begin at the event at 8:00 p.m. SHARP!  Get your bidding groups together and win some amazing experiences with your closest friends! These items are sure to create memories that will last a lifetime! For more information on the event or to join us, visit the auction website!

Notre Dame of De Pere School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. NDDP provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. The best way to learn more about NDDP is to visit! Click here to schedule a tour.

Important Rise Up Raiders Night Information:

1. Sign up to help set up Rise Up Raiders Night or help at the event.
   • This is a great way to get priority hours!  
   • NEW! Clean-up volunteers get double-priority hours! 
   • RURN “Day Of” Sign Up 
2. Turn in your pink Raider Raffle tickets if you haven’t already done so. You can buy them yourself or sell them to friends and family.
   • Purchase includes event admission for 2 and a chance to win $10,000! Only 500 will be sold!
3. Please turn in any auction donations to the school office by Friday, October 27th. All donations are tax-deductible and are greatly appreciated!
4. Mark your Calendar! Friday, November 10th from 6-10 PM in the School Gymnasium

Notre Dame of De Pere School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. NDDP provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. The best way to learn more about NDDP is to visit! Click here to schedule a tour.

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Golden Apple Awards! The prestigious Golden Apple Award recognizes exceptional Greater Green Bay teachers. Nominations for teachers and teams of teachers who have made a positive impact will be accepted now through Friday, October 27, at 3 p.m. The nomination forms can be found below:

• English: https://greatergreenbaychamber.typeform.com/to/THLGkS4W
• Spanish: https://greatergreenbaychamber.typeform.com/to/Ccc6IubJ

Please show your support and take some time to nominate our fantastic GRACE teachers!

Further information can be found here.

Notre Dame of De Pere School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. NDDP provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. The best way to learn more about NDDP is to visit! Click here to schedule a tour.

Brecken was new to Notre Dame of De Pere last year and has been such a wonderful addition to the 4th-grade group. Brecken is a good friend to all and always seeks to include others. It is beautiful to see how new students fold into their classes and grow the entire community.

Notre Dame of De Pere School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. NDDP provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. The best way to learn more about NDDP is to visit! Click here to schedule a tour.

The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, one of the best-known of all Catholic devotions. In honor of this dedication, students participated in a Living Rosary experience! Students stood in prayer together in the shape of a Rosary, each student representing a bead!

Another opportunity to participate in the Living Rosary will take place at the end of the month at St. Mary Church. Wednesday, October 25th, from 5:15-6 PM. Please join us!

Notre Dame of De Pere School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. NDDP provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. The best way to learn more about NDDP is to visit! Click here to schedule a tour.

Fall Fest 2023 is fast approaching! Join us on Friday, October 13 from 5-7 p.m. for fun and games for the whole family. There will also be food, prizes for kids, and more! Most importantly, the event is run by our community, for our community, to build community. We sincerely hope you’ll join us for a night of fall family fun! 

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS – Students in grades 6th-8th please consider volunteering and earn community service hours.  

PARENTS/GUARDIANS – This event is a fantastic way to clock some PRIORITY volunteer hours! All volunteer hours for this event count towards your required priority hours.

COST – FREE! However, food and refreshments will be available to purchase.

For every item donated families can earn 0.5 volunteer hours!

Fall Fest 2023 is a school-wide event is sponsored by the Home & School Committee. If you have any questions, please email Home & School.

Notre Dame of De Pere School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. NDDP provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. The best way to learn more about NDDP is to visit! Click here to schedule a tour.

We recently celebrated one of our teacher’s five decade commitment to the classroom and The Press Times wrote all about it! Read their full article on our teacher, Jaculin Cramer, here! Congratulations, Mrs. Cramer!

Notre Dame of De Pere School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. NDDP provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. The best way to learn more about NDDP is to visit! Click here to schedule a tour.

STAR Assessments are short tests that provide teachers with personalized learning data for each student. Students may take a STAR test for early literacy, math, or reading. Teachers analyze the data they receive from STAR Assessments to learn what students already know and what they are ready to learn next, to monitor student growth, and to determine which students may need additional help. These tests are research-based and scientifically proven to help teachers guide each student on their unique path to proficiency.

More information can be found here.

Notre Dame of De Pere School is part of the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. It is a private Catholic school serving Preschool and Elementary through 8th grade (PK3-8) with open enrollment. NDDP provides an individualized education in a faith-based environment. Each child is supported not only academically, but spiritually. The best way to learn more about NDDP is to visit! Click here to schedule a tour.