All Saints Catholic Schoool 2018-2019 Annual Report

The W rld Needs More Saints. All Saints Catholic School 2018 / 2019 Impact Report

2019/20 School Board Officers MISSION Chair: Chris Wilmot Together we will teach children to see the Vice-Chair: Woody Ritchey world through the eyes of Christ and to Secretary: Bill Misinski model the lives of the Saints in a rigorous Treasurer: Carl Holborn academic environment. Board Members: Fr. Michael Callea Shelley Gnolfo Mark Naidicz Stephanie Warren Bruce Varick, Associate Superintendent Ex-Officio Members: Dan Jorgensen, Co-principal [email protected] Kelly Neu, Co-principal [email protected] Pastors of Supporting Parishes: Fr. Robert Weighner, St. Anne Fr. Todd Belardi, St. Anthony Fr. Sean Granger, St. Elizabeth & St. James Fr. Michael Callea, Holy Rosary Fr. Carlos Florez, St. Mark the Evangelist Fr. Roman Stikel, St. Mary Fr. Dwight Campbell, Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Therese Fr. Ireneusz Chodakowski, St. Peter All Saints Catholic School 4400 22nd Avenue Kenosha, WI 53140 262-925-4000 www.allsaintskenosha.org Our school relies on the generous donations of the community. Learn more at: www.allsaintskenosha.org/FUND

Dear Friends of All Saints Catholic School, Next year, we will reach an important milestone: Our school’s 10th anniversary. It will be a notable achievement, but perhaps most notable because it will represent 10 years of parents in this community who have been making financial sacrifices to ensure their children’s future success. At All Saints Catholic School, we recognize that sacrifice, and also the decade- long span of generosity and support from so many who have helped ensure an outstanding Christ-centered education for the students of our community. But we are ever urgent in our mission. In today’s society, more than ever, our children need consistent leadership and guidance to make good decisions and lead virtuous lives. With generous community support, ASCS has been providing that leadership! It hasn’t always been easy, but you have helped us shine God’s light, maintain a sense of hope, and work to make this community better! We are blessed with excellent teachers and staff. They are a tight-knit, passionate group who foster a supportive learning environment. They serve as essential role models, who love and nurture our students, encouraging them to be their best. Together, we put a strong emphasis on character, virtue, respect, honor, integrity, and self-discipline. We also encourage each student to accept the challenges of being a better person in tomorrow’s world. Our academic environment includes: • Top-notch, experienced and accredited teachers • Smaller class sizes • Discipline and accountability • Strong Catholic identity • Academic rigor and challenging curriculum • Service opportunities across grade levels • Fine Arts/Music programs (Choir, Orchestra, Band and Theater) • Competitive sports programs, including a full gym • Cardinal Care (before & after school care) • A safe and secure campus in a calm environment • Bus service If you visit our school, you’ll notice a non-chaotic learning environment and an air of respect among students, faculty, and administrators. This creates an atmosphere of care and concern, conducive for each student to achieve their peak potential. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, alumnus, business owner, or a community partner, I invite you to be part of our school family by supporting us in our mission. Sincerely Yours, Chris Wilmot, Board Chair All Saints Catholic School Our gratitude also goes to the Milwaukee Archdiocese for a generous grant that underwrites the printing cost of this report. We are grateful for your support.

MORE SAINTS ...MADE POSSIBLE BY YOU! Our world needs more saints; more people who aren’t just eager to do well, but to do good as well! That’s our vision for what Catholic education can offer the Kenosha community, and our hope for the kinds of extraordinary individuals our students will become. Thank you to our generous donors and supporters who have partnered with us to foster the development of Saints. Just look at the power of your giving in our All Saints community. “Teachers at ASCS invest “A rigorous curriculum is the standard at ASCS. their entire beings into their When students are expected to meet academic students and their families. challenges from the very beginning of their ”- ASCS parent educational experiences, they are better able to meet the challenges [of] doing college-level work ”as high school students. - Parent of ASCS alumnus “Students from ASCS have basic soft skills that “ ”ASCS students are generally the allow them to be successful in my classroom. top students in my classroom. They have wonderful study skills, note taking - KUSD educator ”skills and reading skills. - KUSD educator

MORE EXCELLENCE Teacher Loyalty & Development Generous giving provides important support for faculty benefits and development. As a result, we enjoy an incredibly loyal and dedicated team of teachers with strong relationships across our community. teachers with of teachers a combined have been 479 YEARS with us teaching experience since our of teachers have been 2011 with us founding. 5+ YEARS

MORE ACHIEVEMENTS Academic Rigor & Support We constantly review our curriculum, making updates to boost academic AWARDS rigor and meet student needs. We set high academic standards, and work diligently to equip students with the instructional and support methods they need to demonstrate achievements in our school, our community, and even in state and regional competitions. Over 95% of parents attended parent-teacher conferences. TEST SCORES TUITION ASSISTANCE Southeast Wisconsin Scholastic Writing Awards: IOWA Test: Our average We’re committed to keeping Catholic 2 Silver & Honorable Mention student score was ABOVE education accessible to all who desire it; THE NATIONAL AVERAGE each year tuition assistance is based on Scripps National Spelling Bee, in all areas. need and available funds. CESA #1 Regional: 6th Place IOWA Test, 7th Grade: 85%This year Westosha High School Annual Our average score on Forensics Competition: Conventions of Writing of our families received some 23 Golds (grades 6 – 8) was 2 YEARS ABOVE form of tuition assistance. GRADE EQUIVALENCY. Kenosha Lifecourse Initiative ASCS has a strong reputation in for Healthy Families Essay IOWA Test, 3rd Grade: Catholic education, which has fostered Contest: 1st Runner Up (pub- 91% of 3rd grade students the addition of financial assistance lished in Kenosha News), Top scored proficient or partnerships year over year, including 7 Finalist, Honorable Mention advanced in Written the Kenosha Community Foundation Expression. and Two Eagles Foundation. City of Kenosha, Mayor’s Youth Commission Award: CURRICULUM Other scholarships include: 6 Recipients UPDATES Kremer Scholarship: Kenosha Public Library Middle School: $10,000 among 8 students Annual Writing Competition: Kessler Science curriculum Mary Alice Yakich Scholarship: 1st Place (Poetry), update, aligned with Next $54,000 among 27 students 2nd Place (Poetry) Generation Science Standards Parish Scholarships: Over $24,000 from our 10 Wisconsin Knights of K – 5: Mystery Science supporting parishes Columbus “Culture of Life” curriculum implementation Essay Contest: • Diocesan: – 1st Place – 2nd Place • State: – 3rd Place – 2-Honorable Mention

MORE HEART & CHARACTER We believe music and athletics programming can enrich the souls of our students. They can be a path to growth in character and virtue, and may even spark an interest or talent that’s pursued for the glory of God. We also believe in the fruits of discipline, good practice habits and healthy competition, and so we work to develop winning programs. Some highlights from this past year: 215 ATHLETICS 7 SPORTS STUDENT ATHLETES VOLLEYBALL SOCCER South Shore Parochial BASKETBALL League Champions in: CHEERLEADING FLAG FOOTBALL Volleyball: 5th Grade Girls Volleyball: 5th/6th Grade Boys CROSS COUNTRY Basketball: 5th Grade Girls TRACK Prestigious Tournament Invites Volleyball: 8th Grade Girls, Elizabeth Seton Volleyball Tournament Basketball: 8th Grade Boys, Padre Serra Tournament Basketball: 8th Grade Girls, Padre Serra Tournament

MORE STRENGTH & ENRICHMENT CHOIR, BAND, ORCHESTRA, THEATRE, & FOREIGN LANGUAGE 300 Includes Jazz Band, STUDENTS with students PARTICIPATE in an after-school ensemble in Choir, Band or Orchestra Music in the Parks Festival Competition: • Middle School Band, 1st Place in division • Choir, Elementary Mixed Choir, 1st Place, Superior Rating Students in grades 4-8 receive Spanish language instruction. Wisconsin State All Saints Catholic School Growing Music Library: Music Association is the only Catholic school Solo & Ensemble in Kenosha to compete Last year we purchased against public schools in 4 Full Music Pieces 26Festival accredited Music Festivals. (full instrumentation with PARTICIPANTS orchestra parts), as well as 11 solo books for our Solo & Ensemble Contest. Musical Theatre In the 5th grade, our students experience musical theatre for the first time with a biblical-based production that counts for over half of their music grade. After this introduction, they are eligible to audition for the middle school musical starting in the 6th grade. Our middle school students have performed the junior versions of: Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Fiddler on the Roof, Annie, The Music Man, Sister Act, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, and more!

MORE FAITH & VALUES Our Catholic foundation is the heart and soul of our community, where school life is marked by the Liturgical Seasons. It’s infused in everything we do. Daily all-school prayers, weekly Mass, a Catholic curriculum covering the historical and doctrinal foundations of our faith, and a rich and highly developed prayer life ground and guide us, helping us to see ourselves, one another, and the world through the eyes of Christ. 2nd Grade Faith Formation, Virtues in Practice Curriculum: Student Service Projects & preparing A K-8 program. Middle School instituted Virtue Community Support: Cards to reward them for living out virtues in World Food Day, Cross Catholic STUDENTS real-life situations. Outreach: Middle School planned and led a prayer service, and in 2018/2019 for Nursing Home Cards: collected and counted funds. First Reconciliation & Writing and sending Christmas cards to residents First Holy Communion of area nursing homes, including Brookdale Make a Wish Foundation: Senior Living. Students participated in a Penny Students participate in Drive Fundraiser. weekly masses and Litur- ASCS Honor Code Excellence Awards, gical Season Celebrations, recognizing 6th - 8th grade students St Vincent DePaul food pantry: such as All Saints Day and 3rd Graders led this drive, weighing Lenten Pilgrimage. Military Service Cards: the food donations each day, and Writing and sending Christmas cards to making school announcements. members of the military. Boys and Girls Club: Christmas Caroling throughout Students donated school supplies. Kenosha neighborhoods “ The school’s commitment to both service and extra- “The focus at ASCS is the curricular activities helps to form young people who are whole child, their education aware of the world beyond the school’s walls and interested ”and their faith! in and compassionate about the lives of others. - KUSD educator & ASCS parent ”- Parent of ASCS alumnus

MORE ACCESSIBILITY 15% 73% 5% REVENUE 4% 1% TUITION, GRANTS 2% & SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDRAISING Our tuition rates are very competitive for the Kenosha area. We offer a Students and families enjoy discounted rate for parishioners of PARISH SUPPORT fundraising events throughout our 10 supporting parishes, as well the year that build character and as reduced rates for the second and third child enrolled in each household Our ten supporting parishes provide community, such as the World’s (fourth + children attend for no financial support and spiritual partnership.  Finest Chocolate sale, athletic extra charge). St. Anne, competitions, local restaurant nights, BEFORE & AFTER CARE St. Anthony of Padua, and spirit wear. Students are able to attend our Cardinal Care program from 6:00 am St. Elizabeth, until school begins, and after school Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii, until 6:00 pm. Cardinal Care is also available on many non-school days St. James the Apostle, DONATIONS and during summer break.  St. Mark the Evangelist, St. Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, The Annual Fund campaign is integral St. Peter, to the success of ASCS. Employer matching programs, designated St. Therese of Lisieux MUSIC Required Minimum Distributions, and memorial donations are other valuable The Music program at ASCS generates ways to direct funds to ASCS. Anyone revenue through private lessons can become a supporter of All Saints offered for band and orchestra, Catholic School at any time by making as well as the admission and a donation through the ‘Giving’ donations received at the fall musical tab on the website. theatre production.

MORE FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY 18% 67% 8% EXPENSE 1% 3% 3% SALARIES BENEFITS BUILDING & GROUNDS The greatest cost of offering top Health insurance, workmans All Saints Catholic School is notch education is employing compensation and pension are located on the Holy Rosary offered to full time employees of Pompeii grounds in the top notch teachers. We strive to northern part of Kenosha. The remain competitive in salaries to through the Archdiocese students have a large peaceful retain excellent faculty and staff. of Milwaukee.  outdoor space to exercise and play in. Safe and comfortable SUPPLIES OTHER classrooms to facilitate learning. Curriculum upgrades are ASCS invests in professional TECHNOLOGY vital to a strong education development for faculty and model. Other supplies include staff, safety equipment and Classrooms are equipped with office supplies and classroom programs, and standardized Smart Boards and Chrome supplies for teachers to use testing for students.  Books. Curriculum is supported during instruction.  with software and online opportunities for enrichment and reinforcement.

MODELING THE SERVICE & In our ever-changing world, success requires a deeper level of engagement guided by Catholic principles. We have an active network of parents, grandparents and community supporters who help us in that cause. Their engagement makes extraordinary things happen for our school, creating a thriving school culture of kindness, philanthropy and service that fulfills our Catholic call to honor and support ourselves and others in our community. HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Home & School is a devoted parent organization that exists to build a strong community around the common goal of excellence in Catholic education. In 2018-19, Home & School sponsored or supported a great number of student activities, scholarships, and community building activities: • Father and Daughter, • Halloween Party • May Crowning Mother and Son Dances • All Saints Day lunch • Field Day lunch and Kona Ice treat • Catholic Schools Week Events/Busing • Safety Equipment • Scholarship for Catholic High School • Staff appreciation events • Back to School Night • Technology upgrades • Field trips • Restaurant nights • Library support • Graduation activities • Scholastic News • Grandparents’ Day luncheon • Uniform resale ASCS ANNUAL FUND Last year saw: increase in Last year was our second year running an Annual Fund campaign DONORS (www.allsaintskenosha.org/FUND). Donations to the ASCS Annual Fund from parents, grandparents, teachers, alumni, our School Board, and community supporters are put to work to support the operations and success of the current school year.

SAINTS: PHILANTHROPY ASCS GALA CLASS OF 2019 The ASCS Gala is our signature event, with proceeds Our ASCS 2019 graduates raised money to purchase a “buddy ensuring the ongoing vitality of our school, including bench,” a special playground bench where children can sit educational materials, instructional technology, upgrades to signal teachers and students that they want someone to to our building, sustaining daily operations, and play with, or someone to talk to. It’s an ASCS tradition for our subsidizing tuition rates. In 2018-19, the Gala was hosted graduating classes to dedicate a parting gift to the school. at the Stella Hotel & Ballroom. • Sellout crowd at the Stella Hotel and Ballroom • 68 Cash Sponsors and Donors • 117 Raffle Donors • $150,000 contribution to the school “Parents and families are encouraged to “ ”ASCS had the family community participate and volunteer in school activities. we were looking for. This brought closer relationships. - ASCS parent ”- Parent of ASCS alumnus Churches and community members were often engaged in the success of our children’s education, and were open to helping the school and students. “ ”- Parent of ASCS alumni



Many Ways to Give: • Donate to the ASCS Annual Fund • Attend our Annual Gala • Bid on the Gala Auction (online or at event) • Make a business donation • Make an in-kind contribution (goods) • Get your company to match your donation • Set our school as your AmazonSmile recipient • Make ASCS a beneficiary of your estate (planned giving) • Order Scrip gift cards for your shopping needs Many Ways to Support: • Join our Home & School Association • Volunteer for and attend school events • Follow us on Facebook and Instagram • Tell others about our school • Write an online review: Google, Facebook, Niche • Add an ASCS car cling to your car window • Share your time and talents with us!

“I invite you to become Saints…” - Pope Benedict XVI 4400 22nd Avenue | Kenosha, WI 53140 262-925-4000 | www.allsaintskenosha.org/fund