Cougar News
October 19, 2026
đź‘‹Message from the Principal
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,
As we enter the first week of the new quarter for grades 1–8, we reflect with gratitude on the blessings God continues to give us. Each week starts a new time in which students continue to grow in their knowledge in academic topics. We also have the opportunity and joy to have our focus on the Word; on the news of Christ’s love for all people.
With the changing season, as we watch the leaves fall and feel the crisp air, we are reminded that life is full of changes with new quarters, new routines, new days. Yet, even amidst these changes, we find lasting peace in Christ. God has given us the ultimate peace through His Son. Though our earthly circumstances may change, we rejoice knowing that our Lord and our eternal life in Him never will.
Blessings to you and your family for the rest of this week!
In Christ,
Jace Fellers, Principal
Surround Care Information
Surround Care Weekly Sign-Up Link
Below is the link to sign up for Surround Care for Monday, October 26th through Tuesday, October 27th. We do not have school on Wednesday, October 28th, through Friday, October 30th, due to our In-Service Day and Teacher's Conference. If you need surround care services, please fill out and submit the surround care form. If you have any questions, please contact the school office. Thanks!
Surround Care Need
The Surround Care Program is in need of some board games, i.e. Chutes & Ladders, Candyland, Chess, etc., for the children to play while attending surround care. If you have any board games that you would like to donate (new or used), please contact the school office. Thanks!
New This Week
Online Payments Through Sycamore
Big News! Families can now make online school payments through Sycamore. Please check out this service through your family account. If you have any questions, please contact the school office. Thanks!
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Our 1st through 8th grade Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on October 26th and 27th. Our school is using PTCFast.com to make signups as convenient as possible this year. Please enter the following web address into your browser window:
https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/CSJ
If there are questions on the website, please contact the school. If there are any questions about the time blocks, please contact your child’s teacher. Blessings on your week!
Communication's Club
Here is the first edition of the Communication Club’s student-created Newspaper! We are excited to continue to see their work in learning technology and reaching out to the community!
Singing Schedule
Thank you to the 1st through 4th grade classrooms who sang out their praises to the Lord on Sunday at St. John's. Our next time to sing with be the 3K through 5K classrooms who will be singing at Christ Lutheran during the 10:30 a.m. service.
Picture Retake Day
Reminder that Picture Retake Day will be held on Tuesday, October 20th, starting around 9:00 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact the school office. Thanks!
Color Group Event
On Friday, October 23rd, we will be tie-dyeing t-shirts for our school color groups. Please dress your child in clothes and shoes that you would be okay if some of the dyes were to get on your child's outfit. Also, we are looking for five volunteers to help out with our tie-dying event. This would include help with set up, during the event and clean-up duties - 7:00 a.m. to approximately 10:00 a.m. If you are interested in helping out, please contact the school office. Thanks!
Confirmation Family Evening
Confirmation Family Evening is an evening for the parents and students from St. John's to meet together for information, growth and fellowship. This event will be held on Wednesday, October 28th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., in the church basement. If you need further information or have any questions, please call Pastor Schultz at 608-786-1742.
No School
There will be no school on Wednesday, October 28th, through Friday, October 30th, due to the State Teacher's Conference in Milwaukee.
No Bussing
There will be no bussing on Friday, October 23rd, and Monday, October 26th, due to no school for the West Salem School District.
Hygiene Drive
Our Personal Hygiene Drive will be held from November 2nd through November 20th. Look for more details to come in next week's Cougar News.
Chapel Service
This year, we are supporting the mission work being done in Africa.
Offerings to date total $550.20
Athletics
Uniform Return
Please return all cross-county and volleyball uniform tops to Mr. Terry ASAP. Thank you!
CSJ Winter Sports Meeting
A parent orientation meeting regarding our upcoming basketball season will be held on Wednesday, October 21st, in the multi-purpose room at 6:30 p.m. Important information will be handed out at this meeting including schedules, practice times, etc. This is a mandatory meeting for all parents whose child will be participating in the basketball season. If your child is planning on playing basketball, please attend.
Looking Ahead
Basketball season is just around the corner! Boy's A & B teams will practice on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Girl's A & B teams will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Boy's first practice will be held on Monday, November 2nd, and the girl's first practice is Tuesday, November 3rd.
Library News
Library Reading Achievement Program
This year's program is "Your Reading Adventure Begins at the Library." It is an opportunity to see all the adventures one can have through books and the many adventurous books we have in the library - where "your reading journey begins." So, enjoy reading of new places and new adventures!
CSJ Programs
Scrip Program
Scrip Program: Participating in the Scrip Program is a great way to cover some or all of your tuition costs and helps CSJ at the same time. If you would like more information on how our Scrip Program works, please contact the school office.
Car Wash Cards
Kwik Trip Ultimate Car Wash Cards are available for purchase in the school office. There are five washes per card at a cost of $35.00. The car wash cards make a great gift and help support your school. For more information, contact the school office. Thanks!
Personal and Family Devotional Resources
Located below are
October Calendar
20 Picture Retake Day
21 CSJ Winter Sports Meeting 6:30 p.m.
23-26 No Bussing - No School for the West Salem School District
26-27 Parent/Teacher Conferences (1st through 8th Grade)
28 No School - In-Service Day/Parent Teacher Conferences if needed
29-30 No School - State Teacher's Conference in Milwaukee, WI

