Posted: Monday, March 16, 2009 12:00 am
ST. CATHERINE'S HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 'WALK WITH A PURPOSE'
RACINE - All students and staff at St. Catherine's High School will participate in the eighth annual "Walk with a Purpose" event today held in memory of Father Schneider, who served on staff at St. Catherine's High School from 1957-1990. Schneider dedicated 43 years to the Catholic Youth in Racine. During his time at St. Catherine's High School, he taught religion, advised forensics, coordinated the guidance program, was a vocational counselor, a director of counseling, principal and president.
In order to reach the goal of $25,000, each student is asked to raise a minimum of $70. Students will seek donations from neighbors, families, teachers, aunts and uncles. Online giving is also available by logging on to the Web at http://www.saintcats.org and click "Online Giving" in the Contents section on the right side of the screen. Proceeds from this event provide money for student activities and scholarships, for the 2009-10 school term.
The day will include an all-school breakfast in the cafeteria and prayer and motivational speaker in the auditorium. Students, staff and volunteers will then disperse to perform service in the community. The day will conclude at noon and students will be released upon their return. Students will be responsible for their own transportation home. For more information on the walk, contact Sue Craanen at (262) 632-2785 ext. 411 or e-mail at scraanen@saintcats.org
PRAIRIE SCHOOL SCHEDULES SUMMER PROGRAMS
WIND POINT - The Prairie School will offer its popular summer programs again this year, with some exciting changes. This year, Prairie will offer three divisions of its Hawk's Haven Day Camp: Hawk's Haven Nest, geared toward 3-year-olds; Hawk's Haven Primary Division for students from 4-years-old to those entering fourth grade; and a new Middle Division designed specifically for middle school students entering grades five through eight. The day camps will run June 15-Aug. 7, and students can attend for four to eight weeks of these weekday, full-day sessions.
Beyond Hawk's Haven, Prairie's Summer Programs will also offer a variety of academic, creative and athletic learning opportunities with less time commitment.
The Hawk's Haven day camp offers the active summer enrichment program. Children will be able to study foreign cultures and languages, create art and be active in a team sport - to mention just a few of the weekly activities - while offering an affordable summer day camp.
The Summer Program's new director is Alan Mills. For more information, contact Mills at (262) 260-3315, amills@prairieschool.com or review the school's summer catalog online at http://www.prairieschool.com under School Life.
HORLICK STUDENT GOVERNMENT HOSTS ANNUAL FLEA MARKET
RACINE - Horlick High School Student Government is hosting its annual Horlick Flea Market April 25 at the school, 2119 Rapids Drive. Doors open at 8 a.m. and close at 2 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available throughout the day.
Admission is $1. Booth spaces are $25 per 10-by-10-foot spot. Chairs and tables will be available for an extra fee. Interested vendors should contact Victor Moreno or Becca Krahn at (262) 619-4300, ext. 8953. The event raises funds to support student activities.
MEETING ON GANGS AT BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
BURLINGTON - Deputy McKinney from the Walworth County Sheriff's Department and Deputy Krupp of the City of Burlington Police Department will explore gang activities in Burlington from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the library at Burlington High School, 400 McCanna Parkway.
For more information, visit the Web at http://partners2.basd.k12.wi.us
LITTLE JOE'S PRESCHOOL HOLDS REGISTRATION, OPEN HOUSE
RACINE - Little Joe's Preschool of St. Joseph Catholic School, 1525 Erie St., will hold registration and open house for the 2009-10 school year from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 22. The school offers a combined 3K and 4K preschool program, which runs from 7:45 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Three-year-olds attend Mondays and Wednesdays with optional Friday, 4-year-olds attend Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Additional care on those days is available until 3 p.m. for children who may need it.
For more information about the program or registration, call (262) 633-0112.
FORUM ON SCHOOL FUNDING SUNDAY AT OLYMPIA BROWN
RACINE - Solutions to the dilemma of how to fairly pay for adequate public education will be discussed from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church, 625 College Ave. The discussion is part of "Multiple VieUUs," the church's series of public forums on important and contentious topics.
The discussion will bring together three panelists:
- Thomas S. Beebe, outreach specialist for the Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools, a coalition seeking comprehensive school-funding reform.
- Joseph Kexel, former Libertarian Party candidate for Congress and president of the Belleporte Institute, a local libertarian think tank.
- Pete Knotek, president of the Racine Education Association, the collective bargaining agent for Racine Unified School District teachers.
Each panelist will present a point of view on the topic and will have an opportunity to respond to other panelists' remarks as well. A moderated discussion of questions from the audience will follow.
Also participating in the program will be Dr. Jim Shaw, superintendent of the Racine Unified School District; the Rev. Dr. Tony Larsen, minister of Olympia Brown Universalist Unitarian Church; Lori Gorgas Hlaban, intern minister at the church; and Bill Chapin, forum moderator.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public.
UNION GROVE HIGH SEEKING BRONCO HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS
UNION GROVE - The Union Grove High School Hall of Fame committee is seeking nominations for 2009. The committee invites the community and Union Grove Union High alumni to send in nominations of distinguished graduates of the school. Past or present teachers, advisers, coaches, administrators and those who have given meritorious service or been a loyal friend of the high school can also be nominated.
Nominations must be received by Friday, March 20. Nomination forms can be picked up in the school office or downloaded from the school Web at http://www.ug.k12.wi.us For more information, contact Thomas Herman at (262) 878-2434; ext. 1204; or hermtom@ug.k12.wi.us
HORLICK HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT PRESENTS 'THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE'
RACINE - The Horlick High School Drama department presents a new musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie," at 7 p.m. March 27-28 and April 3-4 at the school, 2119 Rapids Drive.
Taking place in New York City in 1922, "Thoroughly Modern Millie" tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself. It's a New York full of intrigue and jazz, a time when women were entering the work force and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Based on the popular movie, the stage version includes a full score of new songs and bright dance numbers.
Tickets are available through the drama, Scarlet School and Main Offices. No orders will be taken over the phone. For more information, send an e-mail to horlick_drama@yahoo.com
ST. CATHERINE'S HIGH SCHOOL OFFERS 'ANGEL FOR A DAY' MINICOURSES
RACINE - St. Catherine's High School, 1200 Park Ave., will offer "Angel for a Day" minicourses from 9 a.m. to noon March 28.
The "Angel for a Day" program is a morning of minicourses designed to give students in grades 4-7 an idea of what high school is all about. Selections include soccer, basketball, Spanish and art.
Students may also register online to reserve student's classes. Simply rank the top five choices (four sessions plus one alternate). Teachers will do their best to accommodate all requests. A schedule will be ready for students upon arrival the day of the event.
The last day to register for classes is Thursday. For more information, contact Kory Romel at (262) 632-2785, ext. 402.
RACINE GYMNASTICS' BELLE CITY ALLSTARS HOSTS CHEER CLINIC
RACINE - Racine Gymnastics' Belle City Allstars will host a clinic for boys and girls age 6-13 who want to learn new skills or enhance their present skills from 5 to 8 p.m April 25 and from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 26 at Racine Gymnastics Center, 2501 Golf Ave.
Tryouts for The Belle City Allstars will be held immediately following the clinic on Sunday. Girls age 8-12 in the fall wanting to try out must attend the clinic. Spots on the squad will be limited.
Registration is available by calling the Racine Gymnastics Center at (262) 634-2344. Registration deadline is April 5. No T-shirts are available for late registrations. Cost for both days is $42 including a T-shirt; $26 for one day. Payment is required at registration. Checks should be made payable to Belle City Allstars.
ST. EDWARDS SCHOOL HOLDS ANNUAL 'BIDS FOR KIDS' DINNER AND AUCTION
RACINE - The 8th Annual St. Edward School "Bids for Kids" Dinner and Auction will take place April 4 at Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring St. The "Bids for Kids" Auction is the home and school's largest fundraising event. The proceeds from the auction help fund school enrichment programs, the school's wish list, the parish Christmas Fair & Cookie Walk, Kringle Sundays and other events sponsored by the Home and School Association.
Cost is $25 per person ($35 at the door), which includes an Italian buffet dinner prepared by Roma Lodge, as well as beer and soda, and a dessert table. Those interested in attending the dinner and auction or to make a donation may call Terri Maier at (262) 634-8460, or Cindy Kowalsky at (262) 770-7708.
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