The mission of Holy Spirit Catholic School is to serve God by providing a challenging academic education within the Catholic Tradition. Celebrating Dr. Seuss Week KNIGHT NEWS Mar. 4, 2020 Upcoming Events: Mar. 5- Wear Green Mar. 6- College Spirit Wear Day Mar. 12- Pi Day 10:30 assembly Mar. 13 - MS Breakfast club Mar. 19- Gr. 2-8 Reconciliation 9:00-11:00 Mar. 20 - Early Dismissal/end of 3 rd Qtr. Parish & School Fish Fry Mar. 24- NED Assembly @ 9:30 for 4K-grade 8 to learn about having a growth mindset
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The mission of Holy Spirit Catholic School is to serve God by
providing a challenging academic education within the Catholic
Tradition.
Celebrating Dr. Seuss Week
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Upcoming Events: Mar. 5- Wear Green
Mar. 6- College Spirit
Wear Day
Mar. 12- Pi Day 10:30
assembly
Mar. 13 - MS Breakfast
club
Mar. 19- Gr. 2-8
Reconciliation 9:00-11:00
Mar. 20 - Early
Dismissal/end of 3rd Qtr.
Parish & School Fish Fry
Mar. 24- NED Assembly
@ 9:30 for 4K-grade 8 to
learn about having a
growth mindset
Holy Spirit Happenings… Registration
If you have not registered your child(ren) for the 2020-21 school year, please consider doing so as soon as
possible. This will help with staffing and budgeting for next year.
Tuition Assistance grants
Tuition Assistance grants are given out every year from the Father Fuller Endowment for Tuition
Assistance. Tuition Assistance grants are available yearly and are handled in complete confidentiality. These
grants are meant for families who fall above the WPCP income limits, but may still need some assistance to
provide a Catholic education for their child(ren). Financial reasons should not be a reason to not return to Holy
Spirit. If you want a Catholic education for your child(ren), our goal is to make that happen for our families.
Tuition Assistance Application 2020-21...applications are due March 31, 2020
Middle School Football for 2020-21 school year
Some of you may not be aware but Appleton Pop Warner will not be offering 6th and 7th grade tackle football
this year (they haven’t offered 8th grade for a few years now). If middle school boys or girls are interested in
playing tackle football in the fall of 2020, we’ve had students play with St. Mary Catholic Middle School football
program in the past or play with the Xavier Middle School football program.
New to this year, Xavier Middle School has done a co-op with FVL schools for their 8th grade football program
and is now expanding it down to 6th and 7th grade and inviting area Catholic schools an opportunity to join
these teams. They will be offering 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade teams with Fox Valley area Catholic and
Lutheran schools called the Fox Valley Saints. There will be a parent meeting on March 17 or March 19 at 6:30
pm to learn more about this opportunity. See the flyer for more details.
Heart Challenge & PUDD Day- Way to Go Mr. Van Grinsven & students!
Dear Jon Van Grinsven - HSCS:
On behalf of the American Heart Association, thank you very much for your school’s donation of *$1091.24 from
your school's recent Kids Heart Challenge (KHC) event. Your efforts make a tremendous impact and help
millions of Americans through increased awareness of cardiovascular disease, lifesaving scientific research and
critically needed education efforts.
Once all donations are processed, and if your school qualifies, a US Games certificate will be sent via email
and/or your direct contribution will be mailed as a check to the school. These give-backs will arrive in 3-4 weeks
and we hope they enhance the wellness education efforts within your classroom and school with our sincerest
thanks.
Warm regards,
Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer, American Heart Association
Claim a Private School Tuition Tax Deduction
Private school parents can benefit from Wisconsin’s K-12 tuition tax deduction by simply completing a one-
page form with their 2019 state tax filing. This is a state tax deduction that was won by WCRIS for private K-12
school parents across the state. A simple form can help families deduct up to $4,000 for K-8 tuition and
$10,000 for 9-12 tuition on their state income taxes.
Holy Spirit’s FEIN number is: 39-0807237
2019 Tax Deduction form link
Tuition statements showing your tuition transactions were emailed to you. You can include payments made
toward Kindergarten through grade 8 tuition fees. Please consult a tax professional if you have further
Traditional Box Tops will still be honored until they expire, and during this transition time, you can “double dip” when you see traditional Box Tops by sending them in AND scanning your receipt.
All Collection money goes to reimburse our teachers for their classroom supplies, and it all adds up to $100’s of dollars for our teachers. Your contributions really do make a difference. Thank you for your help!
Holy Spirit School March 2020Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Pork sausage patty Taco meat Turkey hot dog W/g french toast sticks W/g Dominos cheese pizzaW/g hamburger bun W/g tortilla chips W/g hot dog bun Hashbrowns Carrots
Baked beans Corn French fries Strawberries BlueberriesDried cherries Peaches Pears
The Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) allows students to attend a participating private school tuition-free if certain eligibility
criteria are met and the students are selected by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI). The private school, on behalf of the student’s parent or guardian, receives a state aid payment (voucher) for each eligible student. WPCP is a separate application process from the Holy
Spirit Catholic School tuition assistance application.
How do I know if we are eligible?
Families must meet income and student eligibility requirements.
Income eligibility: The prior year adjusted gross income (AGI) must be at or
below 220% of the federal poverty guideline (see chart). This would include
income of parents or legal guardians residing in the same household as the
student applicant. Family size includes parents or legal guardians and their
children by birth, marriage or adoption that reside in the same household as
the student applicant.
Student eligibility: Students new to Holy Spirit, coming from a public school or
home school in grades 4K through grade 8 are eligible. Returning Holy Spirit
students entering 4K-grade 8 are eligible for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school
years. Thanks to the support from St. Mary Catholic Schools, Holy Spirit has
entered into a combined school agreement with SMCS to allow eligible returning
students to receive a voucher for two years. Beginning in the 2022-23 school
year, the returning Holy Spirit students entering 4K, kindergarten, and grade 1
will be eligible.
What expenses are covered by the WPCP vouchers?
The WPCP provides private schools with state-funded vouchers that cover full tuition, and registration. WPCP vouchers do not cover
co-curricular fees, equipment, transportation, after-school or summer care, elective school trips, classroom supplies or meals.
How and when do we apply?
Parents must complete the online Private School Choice Program application during the open application period, February 3-April 16, 2020
available at https://sms.dpi.wi.gov/ChoiceParent/. An email address is required to apply. In addition, parents must provide supporting
documentation directly to Holy Spirit Catholic School within the application period. Applicants are strongly encouraged to call Mike Zuleger
prior to completing the application.
What supporting documentation is required to complete the application?
Proof of income is required for all students new to WPCP. A signed copy of the federal 1040 is acceptable for verification. If taxes have not
been filed, please call Mike Zuleger (see below) to determine the best option for your family to qualify and provide documentation. It is
strongly recommended that you select the DPI method to verify income. The Department of Revenue (DOR) method is highly sensitive and
submissions using this method are final.
Proof of residency is required for all new and returning applicants. For a complete list of acceptable forms, refer to the DPI website (see
below). All supporting documentation must be submitted to the Holy Spirit Catholic School during the application period.
How are students chosen to participate in WPCP at Holy Spirit Catholic School?
The DPI will randomly draw from among eligible, valid applications. Parents are notified by the DPI via email in the summer regarding
acceptance or waitlist status.
Do I need to reapply for WPCP every year if my child receives a voucher at Holy Spirit Catholic School?
Yes, you must reapply each year online via the DPI website and supply residency documentation during the open application period.
Students who have received a WPCP voucher and reapply will be awarded a voucher each subsequent year regardless of income and grade.
If you have questions or would like to set up a private consult, contact Mike Zuleger at [email protected] or
920-733-2651 . More information on the program can be found at the Department of Public Instruction
website: http://dpi.wi.gov/sms/choice-programs.
Family
Size
Single Parent
2019* Income
Married
2019* Income
2 $ 37,202 XX
3 $ 46,926 $ 53,926
4 $ 56,650 $ 63,650
5 $ 66,374 $ 73,374
6 $ 76,098 $ 83,098
7 $ 85,822 $ 92,822
8 $ 95,546 $ 102,546
9 $ 105,270 $ 112,270
10 $ 114,994 $ 121,994
*2018 income can be used to qualify if you apply for the WPCP