Meetings with Dr. Skemp during Advisory for the month of October & November (dates subject to change):
Tue., Oct. 17 – Sophomores
Tue., Oct. 24 – Freshmen
Tue., Oct. 31 – Seniors
Tue., Nov. 7 – Juniors
Tue., Nov. 14 – Sophomores
Tue., Nov. 21 – Freshmen
Meetings with Dr. Skemp during Advisory for the month of October & November (dates subject to change):
Tue., Oct. 17 – Sophomores
Tue., Oct. 24 – Freshmen
Tue., Oct. 31 – Seniors
Tue., Nov. 7 – Juniors
Tue., Nov. 14 – Sophomores
Tue., Nov. 21 – Freshmen
On Monday, Oct 2, from 7:45-8:10am, there will be a representative from Boston University at St. Ambrose. Students who wish to converse with this representative shold plan accordingly.
Meetings with Dr. Skemp during Advisory for the month of October (dates subject to change):
Tue., Oct. 3 – Seniors
Tue., Oct. 10 – Juniors
Tue., Oct. 17 – Sophomores
Tue., Oct. 24 – Freshmen
Meetings with Dr. Skemp during Advisory for the month of October (dates subject to change):
Tue., Oct. 3 – Seniors
Tue., Oct. 10 – Juniors
Tue., Oct. 17 – Sophomores
Tue., Oct. 24 – Freshmen
Meetings with Dr. Skemp during Advisory for the month of October (dates subject to change):
Tue., Oct. 3 – Seniors
Tue., Oct. 10 – Juniors
Tue., Oct. 17 – Sophomores
Tue., Oct. 24 – Freshmen
Meetings with Dr. Skemp during Advisory for the month of October (dates subject to change):
Tue., Oct. 3 – Seniors
Tue., Oct. 10 – Juniors
Tue., Oct. 17 – Sophomores
Tue., Oct. 24 – Freshmen
Benedictine College will have a representative at St. Ambrose on Thurs., Sept. 14, from 7:45 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. Juniors and seniors who are interested in speaking with this representative should plan accordingly.
Throughout the school year, each senior high class will be meeting with Dr. Skemp once per month during Advisory on Tuesdays. The schedule typically rotates through each class, beginning with Seniors, and working through to Freshmen.
Keep the lines of communication with your student(s) open and ask about these meetings. It’s never too early to begin thinking about vocation, college, and career!
The schedule for the month of September is as follows (dates subject to change):
September
Aug. 31 – Seniors
Sept 12 – Juniors
Sept 19 – Sophomores
Sept 26 – Freshmen
Throughout the school year, each senior high class will be meeting with Dr. Skemp once per month during Advisory on Tuesdays. The schedule typically rotates through each class, beginning with Seniors, and working through to Freshmen.
Keep the lines of communication with your student(s) open and ask about these meetings. It’s never too early to begin thinking about vocation, college, and career!
The schedule for the month of September is as follows (dates subject to change):
September
(Aug. 31) – Seniors
12 – Juniors
19 – Sophomores
20 – Freshmen
Throughout the school year, each senior high class will be meeting with Dr. Skemp once per month during Advisory on Tuesdays. The schedule typically rotates through each class, beginning with Seniors, and working through to Freshmen.
Keep the lines of communication with your student(s) open and ask about these meetings. It’s never too early to begin thinking about vocation, college, and career!
The schedule for the month of September is as follows (dates subject to change):
September
(Aug. 31) – Seniors
12 – Juniors
19 – Sophomores
20 – Freshmen
No School | October 27
Because of Parent-teacher conferences, there is NO SCHOOL on Fri., Oct. 27. Enjoy the day!
Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8:00am-12:00pm
Experience the dynamic St. Ambrose environment with our Fall Tour!
DETAILS RSVP |
BAND NOTES
Band is open to all students at St. Ambrose Academy.
Band is offered to students at St. Ambrose by Overture Band Programs Inc, a non-profit
organization providing band programs to private and parochial schools and home schooled
students in Dane County.
Students who join band receive a weekly 25 minute, semi-private lesson and a weekly 45
minute large group band rehearsal. Band students learn how to play and care for the band
instrument of their choice, how to read music, participate in two performance opportunities
during the school year and are exposed to a variety of music to help develop an affective
appreciation of music. Lessons will be held on Wednesday mornings. Full group band
rehearsal will be on Friday mornings from 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
The cost of the band program is $650 for the school year. This calculates out to about
$22.50 per week (which is less than the cost of private lessons and offers more opportunities for
the students!) We offer several different payment plan options. The cost of band does not
include the cost of an instrument. Overture Band Programs works closely with the music
store White House of Music. They can provide instruments and all necessary supplies (lesson
books, reeds, etc.) needed, and a store representative stops in the area once a week during the
school year.
Students who were in band last year were mailed re-registration materials in July. You can also
find registration materials and more information about our program on our website –
www.overturebandprograms.weebly.com. Registrations are due before school starts. The first
day of group band will be Friday, September 8th. The first day of small group lessons will be
Wednesday, September 13th.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Nadine Kerl, band director, at
nadinekerl66@gmail.com.
BAND NOTES
Band is open to all students at St. Ambrose Academy.
Band is offered to students at St. Ambrose by Overture Band Programs Inc, a non-profit
organization providing band programs to private and parochial schools and home schooled
students in Dane County.
Students who join band receive a weekly 25 minute, semi-private lesson and a weekly 45
minute large group band rehearsal. Band students learn how to play and care for the band
instrument of their choice, how to read music, participate in two performance opportunities
during the school year and are exposed to a variety of music to help develop an affective
appreciation of music. Lessons will be held on Wednesday mornings. Full group band
rehearsal will be on Friday mornings from 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
The cost of the band program is $650 for the school year. This calculates out to about
$22.50 per week (which is less than the cost of private lessons and offers more opportunities for
the students!) We offer several different payment plan options. The cost of band does not
include the cost of an instrument. Overture Band Programs works closely with the music
store White House of Music. They can provide instruments and all necessary supplies (lesson
books, reeds, etc.) needed, and a store representative stops in the area once a week during the
school year.
Students who were in band last year were mailed re-registration materials in July. You can also
find registration materials and more information about our program on our website –
www.overturebandprograms.weebly.com. Registrations are due before school starts. The first
day of group band will be Friday, September 8th. The first day of small group lessons will be
Wednesday, September 13th.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Nadine Kerl, band director, at
nadinekerl66@gmail.com.
Get to know St. Ambrose Academy through presentations made by our talented faculty! RSVP or share questions: carolyn.averill@ambroseacademy.org.
Graduation Day, Sunday, May 26th – 723 State Street
12:00 p.m.
● Seniors are to meet Mrs. Blahnik at St. Paul’s Catholic Student Center lobby by 12:00 noon. Students – Please bring your cap and gown, cords, medals, and tassels to be stored in the Newman Center for graduation.
1:00pm Mass
● Parents and families are to arrive at the church starting at 12:30pm.
● This Mass fulfills your weekly obligation.
2:00pm Graduation Ceremony – Newman Hall – 5th floor
● After Mass, graduates will leave the Mass first and go to the Newman Hall, 5th floor to prepare for graduation.
● Once the graduates have left, families can then follow to the 5th floor by taking the elevator or stairs.
● Families will be greeted by Mrs. Hineline and handed a program.
● Families can then head into Newman Hall and Mrs. Blahnik will usher your family to your seat which is assigned seating by last name on the chairs.
● The ceremony will not be livestreamed.
After the graduation, cake, lemonade, and water will be served. Photos of the graduates will be taken in Newman Hall or out on the balcony if weather permits.
Congratulations to the class of 2024!
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| Due to illness, we’re having a slight change of plans for tomorrow’s Spotlight Faculty Speaker event. Dr. Denise Ludvik’s talk on genetic engineering will be postponed to a future date, but her husband (and fellow St. Ambrose faculty member) Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik will be presenting on a likewise fascinating topic.
During the academic year, Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik is a beloved history and Latin teacher as well as an active archeologist outside of school. His engaging presentations both in and out of the classroom are a real treat so I encourage you to join if you’re available. Please see below for more details! God bless, Carolyn Averill |
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| Aliens, Giants, and Lost Tribes: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology with Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik Tuesday, April 16 from 7:00-8:15 PM | 3 Point Place, Madison “How do we know the pyramids weren’t built by aliens??? This talk introduces the principles used by historians and archaeologists to separate fact from fiction when examining ancient evidence. This is done focusing on an example from close to home: the Effigy Mounds of Southern Wisconsin and their alleged connection to the Lost Tribes of Israel.” RSVPS are encouraged but not required: call 608-827-5863 or email carolyn.averill@ambroseacademy.org. Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik is a member of the Tell el-Hesi Regional Project in Israel and the active dig site there, the Catholic Bible Association, and the American Schools of Oriental Research. He is also currently an honorary fellow at UW-Madison and an Archaeological Research Affiliate with the Cobb Institute of Archaeology at Mississippi State University. |
National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) is coming up fast! This annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States allows us to focus on the value that Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities, and our nation.
Here at St. Ambrose Academy, we’re celebrating by asking classes (grades) to work together in 3 ways: themed dress or costume days, a Penny War fundraiser, and Game Day (Fri., Feb. 2). We will begin Game Day with a mass at St. Maria Goretti and the rest of the day playing sports and games at Keva Sports Center. More information coming soon regarding Game Day.
Here are the themed dress/costume days:
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Teacher Availability for Conferences
Please note: preference will be given to families in need of translation on Thu., Oct. 26 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Please plan accordingly!
At the close of the 1st. quarter, the students at St. Ambrose Academy will have an opportunity to participate in a service day in order to take our Gospel call to service and our love of Christ out into the community. On Friday, October 20, 2023 groups of students will be out in the Madison area working at crisis pregnancy centers, stocking food pantries, or just raking the lawn for retired religious. This is a required school-day activity for all of the students – please do not opt out unless it is a previously planned absence. Please complete the following form to give your student(s) permission to be taken off campus in the vehicle of a SAA staff member or parent.
Students will meet at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church (5405 Flad Ave. Madison, WI 53711) from 7:30am and NO later than 8am to attend 8:00am Mass.
Pick up time will be at 3:15pm at St. Maria Goretti.
Please consider chaperoning, we need a lot of volunteer parents. Please indicate on the bottom of this form or go to the SAA sign-up genius. Thank you!
Notes: Students can wear their work day clothes for Mass. They should bring a bag lunch unless directed otherwise.
As parent or legal guardian, you remain fully responsible for any legal responsibility that may result from any personal actions taken by your child.
Service Day Reminders | October 20
Service Day is THIS Fri., Oct. 20. Please take note of the following:
Items to bring: work gloves, work clothes, snack, water bottle, and lunch. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather, and in accordance with our non-uniform dress code (p. 46, Student Handbook)!
Per email from Dr. Skemp on 10/5/2023:
“Hello parents of students taking the PSAT,
With just over a week before the administration of the PSAT, I wanted to send again the link to the student guide: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf
We are working this week to ensure that all students have internet accessibility at the school and that they are able to download and register on the Bluebook app necessary for taking the exam. I have distributed all the available computers owned by St. Ambrose, so if your student has discovered that the device they brought in will not work (i.e. Chrome books or computers that do not have an updated operating system), please help them to find a device that they can use on Saturday, October 14. Here again are the technology requirements: https://bluebook.collegeboard.org/students/approved-devices#:~:text=You%20can%20run%20Bluebook%E2%84%A2,on%20for%203%E2%80%934%20hours.
Let me know if you have any questions and wish us all luck on this new adventure of the digital PSAT!
Peace and all good,
Mary Skemp”
Important!! All families, new and returning, are required to attend Registration at St. Ambrose on Fri., Sept. 1. Students and parents alike will have various things to sign and to do.
You will be attending many different stations while you are at registration, including receiving student schedules, signing compliance forms for student and parent handbooks, information about RaiseRight/SCRIP, our new computer policy, a chance to visit our new space, and more.
Important!! All families, new and returning, are required to attend Registration at St. Ambrose on Fri., Sept. 1. Students and parents alike will have various things to sign and to do.
You will be attending many different stations while you are at registration, including receiving student schedules, signing compliance forms for student and parent handbooks, information about RaiseRight/SCRIP, our new computer policy, a chance to visit our new space, and more.
This event is only for NEW parents at 6:00pm at Mr. Schmiesing’s residence.
The Senior/Parent Retreat will take place on Thu., Aug. 31 at St. Thomas Aquinas starting with Mass at 7:30 a.m. Each senior should bring (at least) one parent. If a parent is unable to come, the retreat will still be worthwhile for the student to attend. The retreat will end around 12:00 Noon.
Keep boredom at bay this summer! Students entering 5th-9th graders – from any school! – are invited to join St. Ambrose Academy for a fun, educational workshop that will keep learners engaged and sharpen skills through hands-on activities, projects, and on-site learning. Questions? Email Carolyn Averill!
August 7 – 11, 2023 | 10am – 2pm daily
Week Two taps the expertise of biblical archeologist Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik who will demonstrate the art and science of archeology right here in south-central Wisconsin.
Students will encounter the mysteries of Native American burial mounds, visit the medieval civilization of Aztlan near Lake Mills, engage in urban archeology, as well as preparing a time capsule for future archeologists!
This is a rare opportunity to work with a professional scholar out in the field and in the lab to unearth the mysteries of our ancient brothers and sisters.
Keep boredom at bay this summer! Students entering 5th-9th graders – from any school! – are invited to join St. Ambrose Academy for a fun, educational workshop that will keep learners engaged and sharpen skills through hands-on activities, projects, and on-site learning. Questions? Email Carolyn Averill!
August 7 – 11, 2023 | 10am – 2pm daily
Week Two taps the expertise of biblical archeologist Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik who will demonstrate the art and science of archeology right here in south-central Wisconsin.
Students will encounter the mysteries of Native American burial mounds, visit the medieval civilization of Aztlan near Lake Mills, engage in urban archeology, as well as preparing a time capsule for future archeologists!
This is a rare opportunity to work with a professional scholar out in the field and in the lab to unearth the mysteries of our ancient brothers and sisters.
Keep boredom at bay this summer! Students entering 5th-9th graders – from any school! – are invited to join St. Ambrose Academy for a fun, educational workshop that will keep learners engaged and sharpen skills through hands-on activities, projects, and on-site learning. Questions? Email Carolyn Averill!
August 7 – 11, 2023 | 10am – 2pm daily
Week Two taps the expertise of biblical archeologist Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik who will demonstrate the art and science of archeology right here in south-central Wisconsin.
Students will encounter the mysteries of Native American burial mounds, visit the medieval civilization of Aztlan near Lake Mills, engage in urban archeology, as well as preparing a time capsule for future archeologists!
This is a rare opportunity to work with a professional scholar out in the field and in the lab to unearth the mysteries of our ancient brothers and sisters.
Keep boredom at bay this summer! Students entering 5th-9th graders – from any school! – are invited to join St. Ambrose Academy for a fun, educational workshop that will keep learners engaged and sharpen skills through hands-on activities, projects, and on-site learning. Questions? Email Carolyn Averill!
August 7 – 11, 2023 | 10am – 2pm daily
Week Two taps the expertise of biblical archeologist Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik who will demonstrate the art and science of archeology right here in south-central Wisconsin.
Students will encounter the mysteries of Native American burial mounds, visit the medieval civilization of Aztlan near Lake Mills, engage in urban archeology, as well as preparing a time capsule for future archeologists!
This is a rare opportunity to work with a professional scholar out in the field and in the lab to unearth the mysteries of our ancient brothers and sisters.
Keep boredom at bay this summer! Students entering 5th-9th graders – from any school! – are invited to join St. Ambrose Academy for a fun, educational workshop that will keep learners engaged and sharpen skills through hands-on activities, projects, and on-site learning. Questions? Email Carolyn Averill!
August 7 – 11, 2023 | 10am – 2pm daily
Week Two taps the expertise of biblical archeologist Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik who will demonstrate the art and science of archeology right here in south-central Wisconsin.
Students will encounter the mysteries of Native American burial mounds, visit the medieval civilization of Aztlan near Lake Mills, engage in urban archeology, as well as preparing a time capsule for future archeologists!
This is a rare opportunity to work with a professional scholar out in the field and in the lab to unearth the mysteries of our ancient brothers and sisters.
