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CON TENTS CLASS OF 2016 - PAGE 5 TORTELLI SCHOLARSHIP - PAGE 6 GOLF OUTING - PAGE 7 HIGH SCHOOL - PAGE 8 DONOR RECOGNITION - PAGE 9 VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHT - PAGE 10
FUTURE TRANSFORMATIONS
KRISTIN SOMMERFELD EDUCATION COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
Sometimes a positive transformation of a person happens so dramatically that everyone notices. Maybe so much so that people who barely know the person comment on what they’ve seen. Other times, a transformation is more subtle and may go largely unnoticed by outsiders. Often these are the transformations most recognized by the one being changed. Either way, St. Paul tells us that whoever is in Christ is a new creation. The old things pass away and new things come. (2 Corinthians 5:17) The mission of Bishop Baraga Catholic School is to help students reach their highest potential while laying the foundation for their God-given vocation. Together with our families and community, BBCS is building our future. Keep an eye on our students, present and past. The transformations are happening!
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PREPARATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL ADAM HUSING PRINCIPAL
Each year I take our 7th grade through Plato’s four great truths: 1. Our problem, most generally, is that we are full of vices. 2. The cause of this is ignorance. We do evil because we ignorantly think it will be good for us (the thief thinks he is a wallet rather than realizing he is a soul). 3. The solution to the world’s problems is virtue, that good individuals make a good society. 4. The way to virtue is knowledge of the Good. If we knew without a doubt that virtue was always for our good, that “justice is always more profitable then injustice”, then we would have no motive for preferring vice. We must therefore teach virtue, both individually, and socially by an ideal educational system. It is through education that one is led to the true Good, namely, Jesus Christ, who reveals to us what it means to be human. Through all the pains of watching and experiencing our children grow, it is our job as parents and educators to teach and live virtue, so as to build a better future.
BUILDING OUR FUTURE
REV. MIKE WOEMPNER PASTOR, ST. MARY QUEEN OF PEACE
As we look to the future of BBCS, there are many things that are encouraging and hopeful. The leadership of our school, the faculty and staff, are top notch and dedicated professionals who genuinely care for our students. It’s also exciting to hear of plans to offer a Liberal Arts Education for those who are interested in such a curriculum. This is a new undertaking and has the potential of providing a strong education in philosophy and theology. We are hopeful that this will benefit not only our BBCS students in the future, but also students from our public schools. Details must be finalized, but please keep this proposal in your prayers. But the most hopeful and encouraging view of the future rests in our students. From the youngest up through the 8th grade, they are exceptional! Every year we see our students graduate well-prepared to go on to meet the challenges of high school and beyond. Not only are they well prepared academically, but they prove themselves to be young adults of character and integrity. This is due, for the most part, to the influence and example of their parents and families. But we would like to think that the example and influence of the faculty and staff of BBCS, combined with solid education and emphasis on religion, has played an important part in forming the future of our Church and our country.
A FUTURE FILLED WITH VIRTUES VIRTUES ARE GIFTS WE CARRY WITHIN
Virtue is defined as a pattern of thoughts and behaviors based on high moral standards. It is not just a way of knowing, it is also a way of being. Advancement in the virtues is a priority at BBCS but many may not be aware that instruction in the virtues is an organized program in our school. There are four main components which make up education of the virtues at BBCS.
implement an activity that would show students how to live out the works of mercy. Monique Claverie, Chair of the Catholic Identity Committee explained, “Throughout the year, each family group will get to spend one visit with the adults at Family Ties playing games, doing crafts, or singing songs together. The intergenerational relationship that has formed with this program is proving beneficial for both the students and the
1. BBCS TEACHES THE FAITH
At BBCS students experience religion class each and every day. They become familiar with salvation history, and know all of the basic Catholic prayers. Morning and noontime prayers are heard and recited over the loudspeaker daily. In addition, students experience Children’s Worldwide Eucharistic Adoration Hour, Veteran’s Day Prayer Service, Alumni Breakfast During Catholic Schools Week, NET Retreat in middle school, 8th Grade Retreat and the St. Nicholas and St. Juan Diego plays. 2. MASS AND THE LITURGY
Students experience the beauty of Catholicism; they attend Mass twice a week and confession is available for them twice a year, or by appointment. Students also experience the BBCS Deceased Alumni Mass, May Crowning, Monthly Eucharistic Benediction and Processions. 3. OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE
Students are able to participate in service opportunities outside of school. It is essential that students not only learn about the faith, but live it. Community service experiences for students include family group visits to Family Ties each month, monthly family volunteering opportunities to the First Presbyterian Church soup kitchen, shopping for the needy and hunger meal. Visits to Family Ties, a day program for adults with dementia, has been an ongoing service activity through the school year. In the spirit of Pope Francis’ declaration of this Jubilee Year of Mercy, the Catholic Identity Committee of BBCS decided to
clients at Family Ties. It is our goal to study virtues and in turn teach our students how to model these virtues in a concrete way. Hopefully, they grasp that one of the most important ways of living their Catholic faith is through the virtues, exemplified by their actions and attitudes toward others.” 4. VIRTUES IN THE CLASSROOM
Each month students learn about the virtue of the month through a program called Disciple of Christ - Education in Virtue. Every month each class focuses on the same virtue. Virtues like loyalty, affability, honesty, and orderliness are studied. Correlating Bible verses and stories from the lives of the Saints are learned and talked about. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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A FUTURE FILLED WITH VIRTUES
Experiences which are a part of this component of the virtues program include Family groups (older students mentor the younger students), Nun Run (the middle school girl’s convent trip)
In the third grade classroom, the virtue that really stands out to Mrs. Ellis is docility. According to St. Thomas Aquinas, the virtue of docility allows us to acquire knowledge through the teaching of another. “This is a virtue
and a Seminary visit for the middle school boys. Learning of the virtues can be found in any classroom at BBCS and it begins as early as the Pre-K classroom. As Mrs. Gauthier, our Pre-K teacher, explains, “Starting when they are little gives them something to build off of as they get older.” During “circle time” in the classroom, the children discuss the virtue of the month. Our Pre-K students are also reminded to consider how Jesus would act or treat others when they are on the playground or in the classroom. As the students advance to the elementary school the instruction in the virtues also advances.
that the third grade students had not heard of before. When they found out what it meant they found many ways that it fit in their daily lives. This is the best way for them to learn, finding ways that they can use it in class and at home. We copy down the prayer and the definition into our virtues notebook. We make our own pictures of what it “looks like” and “sounds like” in our lives. This is taken from the posters that hang in our classrooms. We read about the Saints that followed the virtue and we look up relevant bible verses and discuss them. As we go through our other lessons and school day we try and
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find ways that the virtue is being used or failing to be used. That makes for great discussion of how we could improve in living our virtues.” Virtues education also carries over to middle school. Mrs. Caswell, who teaches 6th and 8th grade religion observes the middle school student’s interest in current events. “Middle school students are especially interested in what is happening in the country and the world, and it is easy to see where virtues (should) apply.” Mrs. Caswell explains that as a new virtue is introduced they discuss what it means and re-visit that virtue as it relates to other topics they study. It is very evident that the instruction of the virtues is exemplified in the classrooms throughout BBCS. Saint Bonaventure stated, “In the way of virtue, there is no standing still; anyone who does not daily advance, loses ground. If one does not conquer, one will be conquered.” With a daily organized learning and application virtues program at BBCS the goal is to advance all students in the virtues of the faith so as to help them realize who God has created them to be.
Sedation, Family, & Cosmetic Dentistry
8 GRADE STUDENT WORK TH
BELOW ARE TWO SNAPSHOTS OF LITERATURE STUDIED BY BBCS 8TH GRADE STUDENTS:
THE FALL INTO DRAGON SICKNESS BY ERIC SOMMERFELD
There is a mental sickness called the dragon sickness that slowly kills its victim’s soul. The dragon sickness has no medicinal cure. Only the victim can overcome it by resisting to fall into its symptoms. A compelling book called the Hobbit is written by J.R.R Tolkien. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit that loves comfort and does not enjoy adventures and would rather go out of his way to be comfortable. Thorin Oakenshield is a dwarf who is obsessed with a hoard of gold guarded by a ferocious dragon named Smaug. Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield overcame or were overcome by that mental sickness in their own unique ways.
UNCONTROLLABLE, UNATTAINABLE, AND DANGEROUS CURIOSITY BY LILY MENGHINI
“If it is mere curiosity, be assured that knowledge will bring nothing but pain.” (58) Mere curiosity is wanting to attain knowledge simply for the sake of knowing it. Pain can be torment to the body, mind or soul. In The Trumpeter of Krakow, the duo of Pan Kreutz and Johann Tring suffered mostly from mental and spiritual pain. Both inflicted physical pain on others whether unintentionally or intentionally. Kreutz was an alchemist with a dangerous amount of curiosity and gullibility. Johann Tring was a university student who gambled with the devil, and had an extreme hunger for power. In The Trumpeter of Krakow, Tring and Kreutz strove for knowledge that only God has, and when they attempted to grasp it, they wanted to be God-like, and their plans tragically backfired.
UPCOMING EVENT
POUR YOUR HEART OUT 3RD ANNUAL WINE TASTING EVENT
Friday, September 30, 2016 Knights of Columbus Hall
SCRIP SUCCESS SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOL THROUGH SCRIP MAJOR FUNDRAISER FOR OUR SCHOOL
Do you buy groceries, gas and clothing on a regular basis? Rent movies? Go to the movies? Go out for dinner? Did you know you could use these everyday purchases to help fundraise for the school? Scrip fundraising is a program where you purchase gift cards through BBCS, in order to help raise funds for the school. With each gift card purchased, BBCS will receive a small rebate. You may also choose a specific family within the school whom you would like a portion of the rebate to benefit for tuition costs! For the 2015-2016 school year alone our school raised a total of $14,000 and that’s not including funds raised from individual families! You can stop by the school office to learn more and to purchase your scrip gift cards. Summer office hours will be Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. You can also purchase scrip at one of the four parishes on designated days after mass. THANK YOU TO THOSE THAT REGULARLY PURCHASE SCRIP!
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CLASS OF 2016 EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION
Graduation 2016 was held at American Martyrs parish. Each year, the four area parishes rotate hosting our graduates and their families. An eighth grade graduation also reminds us of the true importance of a Catholic education to young people as they grow. The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) conducted a study in 2012 of Millennials (those born after 1982). They found that 34% of those who attended parochial elementary schools were still attending Mass on Sundays. The comparison is only 5% of those who attended a public school still attended Mass on Sundays. A BBCS Catholic education is a wonderful opportunity to foster the faith and train students in the virtues. In addition, BBCS also provides academics that are second-to-none in the area. We thank those parents who sacrifice to ensure their children receive a quality education infused with the Catholic faith. And, if you’re interested in learning more about BBCS (tuition assistance, academics, faith-filled opportunities) we invite you to call our office.
8TH GRADE GRADUATE AWARDS ZACH HANSON
Spanish Award Altar Server Award JOHN LUNDHOLM
Altar Server Award ERIC SOMMERFELD
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Computers Award MEREDITH TREIBER
Art Award GRACE WENTARMINI
Altar Server Award
CHRIS ROELL
Kingsford High School
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HIGH SCHOOL GRADS AREA BBCS ALUMNI GRADUATES
We wish to offer warm congratulations to our alumni that graduated high school this spring! MICHAEL ANDERSON JACK BRUNS JOSHUA HANSON AARON KRAMER GRANT MEYER CHRIS ROELL LEO STELMASZEK MADISON VANPEMBROOK
Three alumni graduated in the top 10% of their high school class:
MICHAEL ANDERSON
Kingsford High School
AARON KRAMER VALEDICTORIAN
Iron Mountain High School
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TORTELLI COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
BBCS is honored to have a scholarship opportunity specifically for our alumni. $8,600 total in scholarship money was awarded to:
$1,100 - JOSHUA HANSON, KHS GRADUATE $1,100 - GRANT MEYER, KHS GRADUATE $1,100 - LEO STELMASZEK, KHS GRADUATE $1,300 - MICHAEL ANDERSON, KHS GRADUATE $2,000 - AARON KRAMER, IMHS GRADUATE $2,000 - MADISON VANPEMBROOK, KHS GRADUATE
Principal Adam Husing attended each high school award ceremony to personally deliver the awards to each recipient. The Tortelli Family Scholarship was created The Ron and Diana in 2010 when Ron and Diana Tortelli wanted to memorialize their Family Scholarship parents, Clement and Virginia Tortelli. Three of four Tortelli children were able to attend the American Martyr’s parish school growing up. As immigrants, the Tortelli’s believed a quality education was essential to achieving “a better life”. Ron and Diana thought a college scholarship was an appropriate memorial for their parents, encouraging high school students to seek out higher education. More information about the Tortelli Family Scholarship is available on our website. We thank the Tortelli family for their commitment to our school and dedication to the future!
Tortelli
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4TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING BBCS ENJOYS ANOTHER BANNER GOLF OUTING GREATEST NET PROCEEDS YET!
Has it really been four years? Is it possible to get any better? Did everyone have a good time? The answer to all three questions is a resounding YES! Once again hosted by Oak Crest Golf Course in Norway, the 4th Annual Bishop Baraga Catholic School Golf Outing fundraiser was held on Friday, June 3rd with 126 participants. Attendees enjoyed 18-holes of golf along with some fun games such as the birdie ball, putting green challenge, and giveaways. Participants received a golf shirt to show their BBCS pride on and off the course along with a number of other goodies. New this year we hosted a sports memorabilia silent-auction that outing participants and onlookers truly enjoyed. As a result, the school looks to raise north of $15,000! Funds from the golf outing go to our general account and are applied to the areas of our budget that need the most funding. The outpouring of support from both individuals and businesses was nothing short of TREMENDOUS! Once again, breakfast was provided by The Pasty Oven & Café and participants enjoyed very flavorful coffee thanks to Palette & Pub Green Bay. Bishop Baraga Catholic School would also like to extend heartfelt thanks to those area businesses that sponsored the event. The only question that remains is how can this get even better? The answer to that is, stay tuned!
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GOLF OUTING SPONSOR LISTING:
FLEMING CONSTRUCTION SPRAY FOAM TECHNOLOGIES NORWAY DENTAL PAUL J. FORNETTI DENTAL TED FORNETTI DENTAL BLAGEC BROTHERS, INC M POWER B & B ELECTRIC ST MARY & ST JOSEPH PARISH CIRILLI LAW OFFICE DACS CLASS OF ’96 GUNDLACH CHAMPION THE DRUG STORE FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST RYAN GORDON GOLF PRIDE MANUFACTURING LACHAPELLE INSURANCE DICKINSON COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM SOLBERG’S GREENLEAF’S NORTHWOODS MANUFACTURING THE MILLER AGENCY KAIZEN WAY TO WELLNESS NORTHERN RV, INC. BAKER SIGNS THE PASTY OVEN AND CAFE PALETTE & PUB GREEN BAY
BUILDING BEYOND EIGHTH GRADE
EXPANDING THE CLASSICAL LIBERAL ARTS TO AREA STUDENTS BEGINNING FALL 2016
H OL G I H HO SC
For the past few years, we’ve formed an exploratory committee to look into the creation of a Catholic high school. Our goal was to bring a faithfilled classical liberal arts education to the area. After all, transitioning to the classical liberal arts has been very successful in our K-8 school, and we hoped to carry that through the high school years. We believe there is community support for this effort; however, we realize raising the funds needed is a major obstacle that we haven’t been able to overcome. This fall, Iron Mountain Public Schools contacted us about working collaboratively on a classical liberal arts curriculum appropriate for the public school. They, too, see the value of a classical liberal arts curriculum in the high school years. The idea intrigued them and we began discussions in that vein. Doing a little research led us to an example of a public charter school, Great Hearts Academy, that has very successfully brought the classical liberal arts to high schoolers in the southwest of the United States (GreatHeartsAZ.org). Great Hearts Academy is just one example of many similar public schools that are implementing the classical liberal arts for the benefit of thousands of students nation-wide. We quickly realized that, while there are limitations to what can be done in a collaborative effort, there are far more possibilities than we imagined. By working with Iron Mountain to create the “Iron Mountain Public Schools Dual Enrollment Track”, we can help deliver a quality classical liberal arts curriculum to the community. This means exposing as many students as possible to the value of philosophy, the best of Western literature, the arts and the sciences. In addition, we hope to offer optional electives through Bishop Baraga Catholic School. Rather than see this as an ending, our team truly sees this opportunity as a beginning to expanding the educational offerings in the area-we feel everyone wins when that happens. In addition, Bay College has jumped in and said they’d like to offer college credits for a number of the classical liberal arts classes we are looking to teach. Upon graduation, Dual
Enrollment Track students will take with them a full-year’s worth of college credit! This has the potential to save families thousands of dollars! This is not to be the Catholic high school many of us had envisioned. However, through a partnership with Iron Mountain Public Schools, we can help create a classical liberal arts curriculum to be delivered beginning fall 2016. And it is our sincere hope that other schools will see the value of the classical liberal arts and add them to their curricula. The benefits are universal as many public schools have begun successfully implementing the liberal arts in their districts (see Poudre School District’s Ridgeview School - ridgeviewclassical. com). What are some of the benefits to this classical liberal arts education model? • Educates the whole person: for work, for family and community • Optional Catholic core electives through Bishop Baraga Catholic School • A broad base of knowledge that can support future specialization • Encouragement in right-living and character building for authentic happiness • Life long learning opportunities for parents to experience the curriculum • Students earn college credit as they work their way through high school “A liberal education challenges students to understand themselves and the world around them. If they rise to that challenge, then any specialized undertaking — be it in business, finance, law, medicine, journalism, education, entertainment or the arts — will be their last liberal art, the one that follows upon developing the worldly wisdom to choose wisely for oneself.” (Christopher B. Nelson, President St. John’s College) For more information about the Iron Mountain Dual Enrollment Track, please contact Mr. Jeremie Solak, Director of Iron Mountain Dual Enrollment Track. Jeremie Solak Director Iron Mountain Dual Enrollment Track jjsolak@gmail.com
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SCHOOL SUPPORTERS
Your support allows us to succeed! Thank you! DONORS JULY 1 - PRESENT Alison Alquist Maureen Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Walter Arnold Jeanette Asam Mary Beth Bergeron Patricia Bergeron Patricia Bray Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Brien Mr. & Mrs. Francis Brouillette Mr. Richard Burke Mr & Mrs. Scott Cameron Michele Carroll Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Caswell Mr. & Mrs. Doug Caudell Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Cecconi Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Claverie Mr. & Mrs. Richard Constantini Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Curran Mr. & Mrs. Jason DeGroot Mr. & Mrs. Lea Ellis Eugenia Farragh Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Fiorucci Mr. & Mrs. Matt Fleming Mrs. Eleanor Fornetti Drs. Paul and Angela Fornetti Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Fornetti Drs. Kristi & Ted Fornetti Mrs. Mary & Dr. Ted Fornetti Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Fornetti Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Freeman Debra French Jessica Frost Mr. & Mrs. Donald Gabbert Mary Gagala Mr. & Mrs. John Gaudette Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Gauthier Betty Gingrass Letitia Guinter Mr. & Mrs. Eric Hackstock Michael Haen Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Hanson Mr. & Mrs. Bill Hasse Mr. & Mrs. Adam Husing Mrs. June Izzo Donald Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. David Karban Mercedes Kasten Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Kastner
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Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Kesler Mr. & Mrs. Bob Koerschner Mrs. Mary Ann Koerschner Gertrude Koller Mr. Thomas Krueger Diana Kujala Mr. & Mrs. Hector Lavigne Mr. & Mrs. Terry LeHouillier Mr & Mrs. Larry Lindholm Mr. & Mrs. Joe Limback Cynthia Lindstrom Mr. & Mrs. Randy Lorenz Mr. Bernard Mainville Mr. & Mrs. Tom Martin Mr. & Mrs. John McCole Mr. & Mrs. Scott Meiner Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Menghini Luverna Menghini Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Menghini James Miazga Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Moln Mr. & Mrs. Morrison Mr. Joseph Negro Rev. Paul Nomellini Sue Noskey Beatrice Occhietti Mr. & Mrs. Tony Occhietti Mr. & Mrs. John Olson Mr. William Paupore Heddy Pearson Mr. & Mrs. Neal Peterson Mr. Jerry Picucci Louise Plante Mr. & Mrs. Larry Raiche Mr. & Mrs. Mike Richards Mr. Larry Roell Mrs. Paige Schulz Sally Sculati Ms. Elizabeth Simon Mr. & Mrs. Paul Skowronski Mr. & Mrs. Al Tobey Mr. Ronald Tortelli Mr. & Mrs. Steven Wentarmini Mr. & Mrs. Dan Wentarmini CORPORATE SPONSORS Antonio’s B’s Country Cafe & Catering Blagec Bros. Classic Carpet Care Dickinson County Hospital Dr. Kristi and Brian Olson Econo Foods Edward Jones Investments-Matt Lockhart
Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home, Inc. Fleming Construction Hall Orthodontics G&G Lumber Hometown Lumber M. J. Electric mPower Miller Floral Monette’s IGA Northern Carpets Northern Michigan Bank & Trust Northern RV Center Northwoods Manufacturing Paul J. Fornetti Dentistry Pro Tech Lube Center Romagnoli’s Santini Dental Sisters of St. Paul de Chartres Spiro’s Downtown Restaurant St. Mary and St. Joseph St. Mary Queen of Peace Super One Foods The Bakery Shop
Rev. Janusz Romanek, Pastor Corner of Prospect and “A” St. Iron Mountain Masses Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Confession Sat. 11 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.
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A HERITAGE OF GIVING VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHT
NEW TO TOWN, NEW TO OUR SCHOOL
As a parent of a current Bishop Baraga Catholic School fifth grader who had previously attended public school, BBCS volunteer Monique Claverie can speak from experience about the differences between public school and BBCS. “My daughter went to public school up until third grade, as we lived in a different area,” Monique explains. “Being at Bishop Baraga Catholic School now, two things I love are the family atmosphere in the school and seeing the students take part in the Sacraments and other parts of their Catholic faith as part of the school day. Monique volunteers at BBCS by serving on the Education Council and the Catholic Identity Committee. “When we moved here, the Catholic Identity Committee was inactive and Mr. Husing asked me to get it kick-started again as he knew of my background in Youth Ministry work,” Monique explains. “It has been rewarding to see all the elements of our faith that we’ve been able to add to the school year.” Monique says she enjoys seeing the students grow in their faith while she is volunteering at the school. “As a volunteer, I love getting to see the students enter into their Catholic faith more deeply and watching the different grade levels interact with and teach one another.” “During the academic year, the school has my daughter for more wakeful hours than I do throughout the day. It is important for me to know what is going on there and also for me to help make it be the best environment for my child as well as others,” Monique says. “The Church teaches us that its building block is family life. As my child spends so much of her day at BBCS, I look at it as an extended part of our family and we all have a duty to help make it reach its potential.” Monique sees the school as an extension of the church’s
mission to serve others. In following this mission, students have many opportunities for community service at BBCS. “Many of the whole school activities that are done at Church or in their family groups foster the building of this community. I have loved seeing those connections between age levels grow
with an increase in our Catholic Identity activities. During this Year of Mercy, we’ve branched outside of the school walls to send students to a day program for adults with dementia once a month, and we also have families volunteering at a local soup kitchen once a month. Sharing our faith both inside and outside the walls of the school has been wonderful to help make happen. As more and more people in the community see the joy that teaching the whole person creates, Bishop Baraga Catholic School continues to grow, and that is a wonderful thing.” Another thing that makes BBCS exceptional is the fact that middle school students at the school often help in mentoring the younger students. “As I mentioned before, the family atmosphere that exists between the students of different age levels and the teachers at BBCS is beautiful.”
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STAFF
Pre-K Mrs. Jennifer Gauthier Kindergarten Mrs. Meredith Pipp First Grade Mrs. Laurie Moln Second Grade Mrs. Cathy Menghini Third Grade Mrs. Marci Ellis Fourth Grade Mrs. Ann Brown Fifth Grade Mrs. Karen Hackstock Middle School Miss Jeanette Asam Mrs. Sheila Caswell Mr. Joe Limback Specials Mrs. Gloria Koerschner Mr. Bill Morrison Mr. Craig Recla Mrs. Aimee Tatangelo Mrs. Brenda Wilkey Business Mgr. Mrs. Annette Meiner Office Mrs. Adrien Brzoznowski Custodial Mr. Brad Hicks Principal Mr. Adam Husing
EDUCATION COUNCIL Chairman
Mrs. Kristin Sommerfeld Mr. Tony Carobine Mrs. Monique Claverie Mrs. Dianne Gauthier Mrs. D’Nelle Kelly Mrs. Jane Lebouef Mrs. Jen Raiche
CONTRIBUTORS & EDITORS
Mrs. Adrien Brzoznowski Mrs. Julie Gendron Mr. Adam Husing Mrs. Victoria LaFave Mr. Joe Limback Mrs. Annette Meiner Mr. Jeremie Solak Mrs. Kristin Sommerfeld Rev. Mike Woempner
DESIGNER & PUBLISHER
Mrs. Jen Raiche
THANK YOU! You have put our Tuition Angel fund over the top! Not only did you get us to the goal, we’ve received enough donations for a great start on 2016-17 Tuition Scholarships. Our school has over $7,000 to apply to the next academic year. There are many aspects to our school that help us be successful. However, without continued support from alumni, school families, friends and those in the larger community, we simply could not succeed. Thank you for all you do to help us deliver Quality Academics, to Foster the Faith and Build Up the Virtues in future generations!
BISHOP BARAGA CATHOLIC SCHOOL 406 W. B ST. IRON MOUNTAIN, MI 49801 OFFICE PHONE: (906)774-2277 OFFICE@BARAGAUP.COM