Updates for theUpdates for the 2021-20222021-2022 School YearSchool Year From Scotus Central
Catholic President, Jeff
Ohnoutka
I hope that you and your family are enjoying the final weeks of summer before school starts. I am looking forward to the new school year and wanted to take this opportunity to update you on some of the things that have been happening around our school and provide some information for the start of school.
1. Columbus Catholic Schools will not require masking in our buildings. This is optional and of course, those that choose to do so are welcome to do that. We intend to proceed in a normal fashion regarding all aspects of the school day.
2. There has been controversy over health standards and critical race theory. Neither of those things is part of the curriculum of our Columbus Catholic Schools.
3. We hope to add a new bus to our fleet very soon to ensure safe and reliable transportation for our students and staff.
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As we get closer to the start of the 2021-2022 school year, we want you to be informed. Please click the links below to see the school regarding 7th grade pre- orientation, 7-12 orientation, handbook, supply list, calendar, bell schedule and information regarding meals.
7th Grade Pre-Orientation Info 7th-12th Grade Orientation Info Student/Parent Handbook Supply List School Calendar Bell Schedule Meals Information
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4. Over the summer we have installed LED lighting throughout our whole building. This is a very nice upgrade.
5. Work continues on 15th Street but we expect this congestion to be solved prior to the start of school.
6. Our school has hired Fr. Heithoff (retired priest from the Diocese of Grand Island) to work in our building three days a week. He is an excellent addition to our school and already knows our faculty and some of our students very well.
7. We will be using a Spanish teacher with Nebraska teaching certification via an online program. We will also have a classroom facilitator in the room with the students. Mrs. Sandy VanCura a retired Catholic school administrator will be in the classroom with our Spanish I and II students. I think it is an excellent alternative for a tough situation. Our Spanish IV students will be taking Spanish from CCC for dual credit. This class will be taught by Mr. Juan Lara who is a professor at CCC.
8. It appears that all meals will once again be free in the cafeteria for the 21-22 school year.
9. I am currently involved in discussions with UNK about how our students who are interested can be part of some of their STEM offerings. Mainly in areas of cybersecurity.
10. I want to welcome Mrs. Sandy VanCura (Spanish), Mr. Brady VanCura (Asst. Principal), Mr. Ryan Baker (Strength Training), and Mrs. Kristine Wurtz (Business) to our school. They will be excellent additions to our school.
As we transition into the 2021-22 school year I invite you to become an active member of our school. You are always welcome to be part of our school masses or other celebrations. Please prayerfully consider being a volunteer for Rock Talk. Our students need great role models that can help them grow in their faith. We will provide the training and you don't need to
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Columbus Catholic Schools will have a new communication platform to connect with parents and students called SchoolMessenger that will replace Civil Dispatch moving forward.
SchoolMessenger is a phone, email and texting system that is hosted within PowerSchool. You will receive messages via text, email or a phone call. Also within PowerSchool you will be able to see past messages on your phone, computer and within your PowerSchool account.
We are close to launching this program to all our families, we are just waiting on some last minute technical matters to be resolved. Please be patient with this process as we roll this out. This program will be great to have our four schools interconnected and should make for an easier flow of communication for all our families, staff and students in the future.
If you have any questions regarding SchoolMessenger please contact Taylor Dahl at tdahl@scotuscc.org
Homecoming WeekHomecoming Week
be an expert. You just need a positive attitude and a willingness to make a difference for someone. I ask that you also pray for the mission of our schools. Those prayers make a difference! We have a wonderful Catholic school system here in Columbus and let's celebrate that!
is August 23-28is August 23-28 This fall, homecoming week will take place August 23-28. The homecoming football game will be against Wahoo at 7:00 PM at Memorial Stadium at Pawnee Park. The homecoming dance will take place Saturday, August 28th at Scotus. For more information regarding Homecoming week, click here. If you have questions, please email Joan Lahm at jlahm@scotuscc.org.
Physical Forms due inPhysical Forms due in AugustAugust Please remember that all Scotus students students in grades 7-12 must have a physical and parent consent form completed before participating in athletics turned in ideally by August 1st.
Please turn forms to Annette Hash in the athletic office. See the forms below.
FORMS
DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT
14th annual Alumni/Alumnae Soccer Tournament14th annual Alumni/Alumnae Soccer Tournament
14th Annual Alumni/Alumnae Soccer Tournament This year’s tourney will be held on August 6-7, 2021 at the Warren & Shirley McLaughlin Activity Field. For more information, contact Jon Brezenski ’98 at coachbrez@gmail.com
Annual AppealAnnual Appeal
The Shamrock Nation is so wonderful! You believe in the mission of Scotus Central Catholic, to provide a Catholic faith-based education to our students, and we so much appreciate your support! Your generosity provides the academic excellence that will challenge our students, the career development skills to prepare them for lifelong learning, and the faith development that will keep them grounded in their love for God, desire to serve others and respect for their individuality.
Through this fall’s annual appeal, Scotus will present a new opportunity for you, our stakeholders, to make a difference in the lives of our students. Your generosity will help Scotus continue its service to the Church, empower our faculty to be successful educators, make needed enhancements to the heating of the north end of school and explore the possible development of a safe drop off zone for our school families to use on the south side of the campus.
You have done so much to make Scotus a special place for both faith development and learning and we know we can count on your support again this year!
The Scotus Craft Fair & Boutique is set for DecemberThe Scotus Craft Fair & Boutique is set for December 5th5th The Scotus Craft Fair and gift boutique will be held at Scotus Central Catholic on Sunday, December 5th, 2021 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The committee is searching for 2 to 3 vice chairs to shadow the committee this year. This would be a 3 year commitment. With nearly 100 vendors, this is a chance for you to shop for homemade, handmade, and upcycled crafts and so much more. All proceeds support our school. If you have questions, please email Taylor Dahl for more information.
Dates to RememberDates to Remember Aug 27, 2021 Homecoming
Sep. 10, 2021 25-year anniversary celebration of the state championships won
Nov 8, 2021 Feast Day of Blessed John Duns Scotus
Dec. 5, 2021 Scotus Booster Club Craft Boutique
Apr. 2, 2022 Prom
Apr. 9, 2022 Gala
Notes from the Theology DepartmentNotes from the Theology Department
Summer Forms August 23rd Deadline All high school students should remember to fill out and turn in the summer Living the Faith form (available on the school website) about their summer service project. We look forward to hearing about how you helped our community this summer! These forms are due to your religion teacher by Monday, August 23.
The Senior Retreat is Monday, August 23rd at Timberlake (south of Central City). The senior class will leave at 8:15 AM and will be back by the end of the school day. Permission slips will go out the first week of school along with more details.
Join Rock Talk this school yearJoin Rock Talk this school year
Offer the gift of your time to invest in our teens and join the awesome team of RockTalk leaders this Fall! RockTalk started two years ago at Scotus as a movement to connect our students & teachers with Catholic adults in our community (Parents, especially!).
Growing stronger in their faith, the groups spend time sharing prayer, discussing the upcoming Sunday gospels, and getting to know each other. Co-Leaders meet with their group of students one Wednesday a month at the school, the last hour of the day.
Please email Sarah at sdoerneman@sti.esu7.org for more information!
Notes from Mrs. Dusel-MisfeldtNotes from Mrs. Dusel-Misfeldt
Book covers: Heavy paper book covers will again be for sale at Scotus. They will be at a cost of $0.50 for one or 3 for $1. Book covers may be purchased from all teachers the first week of school and from Mrs. Dusel, as well as a few other teachers, after the first week of school. Book covers will NOT be available in the office.
Free Slightly Used School Supplies
Free school supplies are available outside of the Scotus Front Office during office hours this summer and fall until they are gone. Many 3-ring binders and spiral notebooks as well as dividers and two pocket folders. Come and check it out before they are all gone.
The Scotus Booster Club GolfThe Scotus Booster Club Golf Scramble is set for August 14thScramble is set for August 14th
The Scotus Booster Club Shonka Golf Scramble will take place Saturday, August 14th at 1:00 PM at the Elks Country Club. We would love to have a great turn out like last year! To sign up, see the link below.
Make sure to spread the word to friends, family and fellow Shamrocks!
Scotus Booster Club Golf Scramble Sign Up
Scotus Journalism Photos For SaleScotus Journalism Photos For Sale
Do you want to support our awesome Journalism students and get a photo of your son or daughter during a school day? How about an action shot from a volleyball game or a pep rally? All Fall and many winter activity photos have been updated online.
Click HERE to see the albums. If you would like to support Scotus Journalism and purchase photos, you can use the order form HERE. Let Mrs. Rusher know if you have any questions! arusher@scotuscc.org Your support is greatly appreciated and helps fund our journalism department to purchase new cameras, software and more.
Information from the OfficeInformation from the Office -Reminder that students that ordered P.E. uniforms will get them in class the first week
of school, not at orientation.
-Slightly used supplies are still available and used clothing is for sale at the Front Desk, all through the first full week of school.
-Golden Age lifetime activity passes are available for individuals age 65 and older. The pass is good for regular Scotus-hosted season athletic and fine arts events only. Passes
are available in the Front Office and Athletic Office.
-Foreseen Absence Slips, or pink slips, must be obtained if a student will miss school for events such as a funeral, medical or dental appointment, trip, etc. Parents must send a
to the Front Desk before the absence.
-Parents of Scotus students can help things go smoothly during the school year by: 1. Submitting requests for foreseen absence slip in advance. 2. Calling in a sick student by 8:30 AM. 3. Calling in a student that will be more than 10 minutes late to class. 4. Using PowerSchool to view grades, assignments, and lunch balances. 5. Making checks out to Scotus unless otherwise instructed with the student(s)
name(s) and what the payment is for in the memo line, such as lunches, tuition, clothing. NOTE: While payments are to be made separately for things like lunch
and tuition, one (1) check can be submitted for all students in the household. For example, one check can be submitted to the lunch program for Johnny and his
sisters, Sally and Becky. 6. Making sure current cell phone numbers and carrier(s) are on file in the
Administration Office to ensure all messages sent via Civil Dispatch are received. 7. Contacting the Front Office when parents are out of town and their student(s) are
staying with someone else, for emergency purposes only.
Mark Your CalendarsMark Your Calendars
· 7th Grade Pre-Orientation - 7th Grade Pre-Orientation - Wed., August, 4 (Session 1 9:00-11:30, Session 2 12:30 to 3:00) · Senior Parent Meeting - Senior Parent Meeting - Wed., Aug. 4, Little Theater, 7:00 PM · Senior College Fair - Senior College Fair - Wed., Aug. 4, Cafeteria, 7:00 PM · First Day of Fall PracticesFirst Day of Fall Practices - - Mon., Aug. 9, (Grades 9-12) · Student Orientation - Student Orientation - Thur., Aug. 12 · First Day of School - First Day of School - Fri., Aug. 13 · Shonka Golf Tournament, Shonka Golf Tournament, Sat., Aug. 14, Elks Country Club, 1:00 PM
· Booster Club Kickoff - Booster Club Kickoff - Tues., Aug. 17, KC Hall, 6:00 PM · DRESS DOWN DAY - DRESS DOWN DAY - Fri., Aug. 20 · Homecoming Week- Homecoming Week- Mon-Sat., Aug. 23 - Aug. 28 · Campus Ministry Meeting- Campus Ministry Meeting- Tues., Aug. 24, Little Theater, 7:30 AM · StuCo Meeting - StuCo Meeting - Wed., Aug. 25, Room 126, 7:40 AM · Homecoming Dance - Homecoming Dance - Sat., Aug. 28, 8:00 PM-11:30 PM · Team Scotus DAY - Team Scotus DAY - Tue., Aug. 31 To see the calendar of Shamrock events for August click HERE
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE 2021-2022 SCHOOLCLICK HERE TO SEE THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL CALENDARCALENDAR
August Guidance & Careers InformationAugust Guidance & Careers Information
Guidance and Careers Updates:
Scheduling The last day for Drop and Add is August 10th To submit a request, please use the Drop and Add form, which can be found at scotuscc.org under Counseling Services. It takes time to get each request, so I appreciate your patience and understanding through this process.
High School
Mini College Fair will be on August 4th at 7:00 in the cafeteria. All high schoolers are welcome to come.
Senior Notes Senior parent meeting will be held on August 4th at 7:00 PM in the Dowd Activity Center. If you are unable to attend, I will be sending out an email on August 5th of the information covered. College credit opportunities: if you are wanting to sign up for an online college course for the fall semester (and did not do so during April/May), please reach out to Ms. Brichacek asap.
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