A Message from Mrs. Perrault, Principal
As we continue through Holy Week, we are reminded of the sacrifice God our Father made for all of us. As parents, you make sacrifices every day for your children including sacrificing financially to provide a Catholic education. You realize that sacrificing now will contribute to a strong faith foundation that will positively shape the future of your children. We are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your children’s faith journey.
During this time, I ask that you say special prayers for Ben Robinette and his family as he continues treatment. Also, please continue praying for the Keegan family as they face the heavy hardship of losing a dearly beloved husband and father.
I wish you all a beautiful Easter, and I pray that you can feel God’s love shining brightly every day of the year.
Mrs. Perrault
Mrs. Perrault
From Home and School
Get involved!
We have a number of open volunteer spots! Check out our volunteer page to learn more. school.stephen.org/volunteer
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week is April 26-30
Please sign up to help spoil our teachers & staff!
Yearbooks!
Thanks to all the 8th graders who submitted art for the Yearbook Cover Contest! Congratulations to Hannah Ferdandes! Watch for her art to be featured on the 2020 - 2021 Yearbook! The other amazing entrees will also be featured throughout the yearbook.
There is still time to purchase your yearbook(s)! Use the link below or send $25 to the office.
commpe.pictavo.com
School Code: 92789
8th Grade Yearbook Tributes are also for sale on the website for $10. You can add personal photos, special memories, and a unique message to honor and congratulate your student on their next steps!
If you have any questions please reach out to Jenny Escobar or Kathy Gesch at ssmyearbook2021@gmail.com
Faith at Home
Easter morning is more than candy?
Jesus sure surprised us all on Easter morning by defying death and resurrecting and so we love to surprise each other with Easter baskets! But if you're looking for something else to make your Easter Morning a bit more about Jesus and a little less about a sugar high, here is a great Easter Morning Scavenger Hunt for little ones! You can adjust it to be appropriate for older kids as well.
Join in Jesus' Victory!
Did you know the Catholic Church celebrates Easter for a full 50 days? Have you ever thought about the fact that we spend more time celebrating the victory of Jesus' Resurrection than we spend in the penitential season of Lent? Why would that be?! Because although we spend 40 days each year remembering our own need for Jesus and his sacrifice on the cross, it is more important to stand in awe and praise of the fact that he rose from the dead and invited us all into heaven with him. Now that's a real reason to party! The Church's wisdom can be used in our own lives - that although it's important to be aware of ways we can improve, we need to celebrate our wins for longer and more often!
Students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades are eligible for the Honor Roll. Students achieving an average of 93 percent and above in their "core classes" that meet daily, will be on the Gold Honor Roll. Students with grades averaging between 86 and 92 percent in their "core classes" that meet daily, will be on the Red Honor Roll.
6th grade Gold Honor Roll: Alexander Basilico, Lauren Bergman, Graham Bodner, Konnor Borngrebe, Adelle Bruce, Lucas Calabrese, Catherine Comerford, Charles Cooper III, Giovanni Costanzo, Grayson Davis, Nora Fitzpatrick, Cecilia Froelicher, Laender Gioum, Evelyn Goltl, Sophia Guthmann- Leany, Brody Hansen, Moira Harr, Lucas Heller, Kennedy Hochstein, Genevieve Hoge, Bradyn Hohenstein, Zachary Humpal, James Kalamaja, Malia Kobza, Ian Korensky, Avery Krumsick, Cole Lancaster, Noah Lazure, Charles Lyons, Mackenzy McColley, Nia Newland, Kepha Orsi, Olivia Pottebaum, Logan Ramaekers, John Raynor, Aoife Reisbig, Cody Rice, Caitlin Rischling, Emily Schaben, Delaney Schmitz, Samuel Shalhoob, Nicolas Skar, Maelee Smith, Marin Smith, Griffin Snyder, Ivan Sookram, Kinsie Tauriella, Connor Ternus, Joseph Tupper, Jennifer Urlacher, Jack Vanderheiden, Luke Warren, Sienna White
6th Grade Red Honor Roll: Samuel Bazis, Henry Beckman, Hadley Bryan, Liam Clark, Jayden Conner, London Deal, Joseph Kiscoan, Aidan Mandolfo, Rylan Pearson, Audrey Pugh, Ima-jen Relph, Joseph Schmitz, Hannah Whitcomb
7th Grade Gold Honor Roll: Flint Adams, Tristan Brewer, Emma Bruce, Madeline Caldwell, Magdalen Carter, Joshua Clark, Sophia Dejano, Avery Driml, Joshua Fabrikant, Benjamin Froelicher, Broderick Gemberling, Ian Goltl, Kaiden Goss, Kale Grovijohn, Mara Hartwig, Sara Henin, Addison Janke, Daniel Jurrens, Gabriela Keller, Ty Korensky, Alaina Kroll, Catherine Lantz, Joshua Lehotay, Landon Lowry, Kyra McFee, William McTaggart, Cooper Mohatt, Emily Pestel, Sawyer Poling, Elia Renken, Cecilia Rickett, Jack Robinette, Isabelle Romberg, Samuel Schafer, Zachary Schilmoeller, Emma Shenk, Drake Smith, Nolan Ternus, Michael Turco, Riley Venner, Andrew Wagner, Madelyn Young, Addison Ziller, Kerrigan Ziller, Charlie Ziola
7th Grade Red Honor Roll: Lily Augustyn, Preston Becker, Landon Bodner, Jaxson Casson, Emilio Castillo, Sophia Cerrone, Nico Comes, Pierce Havens, Logan Holst, Emma Korgie, Gideon Linderman, Addison O’Neill, Nicholas Ollerich, Austin Wade
8th Grade Gold Honor Roll: Francesca Bazis, Kalen Borngrebe, Emily Brester, Sofia Brown, Felicity Cleary-Ferrante, Caroline Collard, Leah Cords, Hannah Fernandes, Katelyn Hansen, Sean Hartz, George Hassenstab, Lily Hobson, Ellah Hoge, Natalie Jarosik, Erin Kalamaja, Lucy Kalkowski, Joshua Kearney, Keslyn Kobza, Joseph Kolega, Chloe Lazure, Tedy Legel, Ryan Liebentritt, Morgan Lukowski, Macy McColley, Miller McGregor, Addison Neesen, Tegan Olderbak, Nolan Pickrell, Sarah Reichmuth, Mya Reischl, Thomas Rice, Sadie Snyder, Leela Sookram, Oliver Sorensen, Allison Synowicki, Lauren Trumm, Anson Vogtman, Lauren Wagner
8th Grade Red Honor Roll: Dominic Audino, Jacob Beecham, Mallory Bentley, Owen Brester, Ryan Calabrese, Jack Carda, Fionn Connors, Jaxson Dwyer, Tomas Elvir, Griffin Geis, Declan Reisbig, Gillianne Richards, David Schmitz, Joseph Stiles, Justin Tills, Thomas Westmore, Madison White, Riley White, Madalyn Wisniski, Logan Young
Transition Announcement for Ally ZimmerMass, Director of Religious Education
Help us find our next Director of Religious Education!
St. Stephen the Martyr seeking a full-time Director of Religious Education (DRE). The ideal candidate is a faith-filled, enthusiastic individual who shares their passion for Christ and His Church with children and families in a way that will equip them to live their faith more actively. The successful candidate must be faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church and an active member of the Church. A bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Education, Catechetics, or Pastoral Ministry is preferred, but associated fields are acceptable. Previous faith formation experience is desired. For more information about the responsibilities and how to apply, please visit: stephen.org/director-of-religious-education
Congratulations Hannah Fernandes!
Kidzone is now accepting enrollment for Summer Camp and for Fall 2021!
Kidzone is available for enrolled TK-8th grade St. Stephen's students.
Questions? Please contact our Director, Cheryl Connolly, at c.connolly@stephen.org or call the Kidzone office at 402-896-4316.
Thank you from EPS!
Congratulations to all of the band students who participated in the MCS Solo/Ensemble Festival on Saturday, March 20! Three St. Stephen the Martyr students earned superior or above ratings! Congratulations to:
- Claire Bellenbaum, Flute
- Felicity Ferrante, Flute
- Cecilia Rickett, Flute
St. Stephen/St. Wenceslaus parishes Parochial Athletic League (PAL) football team registration for the 2021 season is open! All 2021 fall semester 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th-grade boys who attend the five-day school or whose families are St. Stephen parish members are eligible to play. The PAL league consists of teams from Parishes in the Omaha and Council Bluffs Archdiocese. Practices are at Skutt H.S. and we will play a minimum of eight varsity games and six JV games plus an end-of-season tournament.
Important Dates Coming Up
- Thursday, April 1: No School (Martyr Marathon Earned Day Off)
- Friday, April 2 and Monday, April 5: No School (Easter Break)
- April 12-16: Book Fair
- Friday, April 23: No School (Teacher In-Service)
- April 26-30: Teacher Appreciation Week
