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GoRiteway
414-249-5048
elmbrook@goriteway.com
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3rd graders enjoying the Makerspace
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Save the Date
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February 22
Jr. High Art Day
February 23
Labyrinth
February 26
Elementary Art Day
February 27
Reconciliation for grades 6-8
February 28
Spirit Wear day
Elementary Art Day
March 1
Auxiliary Bishop Schuerman coming for the Stations of the Cross
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2nd graders building towers
during an indoor recess
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| Will loves K5 at SMV because he learns to read new words |
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| Last Friday some of teachers went to the Urban Ecology Center to study environmental justice |
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Monday, Tuesday,
and Fridays
9:00am to 4:00pm
Thursdays
9:00am to 7:00pm
Saturdays
9:00am to 12:00pm
Wednesdays Closed
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Principal Notes February 22, 2018
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Dear Families,
We just completed the first week of Lent. Hopefully, you have set aside time for spiritual development and revival in preparation for Easter. This is the time when we recommit to the disciplines of prayer, fasting and personal outreach to those in need. We make a conscious effort to refocus our lives on the gospel. The word Lent means spring, a time emerging with new hope. During this season, we acknowledge our failings but are comforted in the truth that Jesus lives and that his resurrection freed us from sin. If you have not thought about what you can do during this Lent, I encourage you to start small, start here, and start now.
Join us next Thursday, March 1st at 1:30 in the church as Auxiliary Bishop James Schuerman walks the Stations of the Cross with us. All are invited.
Just like last year, we are asking you to help the clients of Milwaukee's House of Peace by filling a special brown bag with personal hygiene products for them. Clients of this agency are the homeless, unemployed and underemployed of the inner city of Milwaukee. Through this collection, we join in solidarity with them so as to be one in Christ with "the least of these." Please be generous.
Tomorrow, we will have a large floor prayer labyrinth in the school gym. Each homeroom will have time to walk the labyrinth and pray in a new way while they are on their Lenten journey.
Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 20th. Together with Milwaukee Catholic Mamas, we are hosting a free parenting workshop with emphasis on the New York Times Bestseller, "The Whole-Brain Child," with Christian Therapist Peg Renx. It begins at 6:30 in the church atrium. More information can be found on the left side.
Faithfully,
Mrs. Mary Tretow
Principal
K5 Celebrating President's Day
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Elementary Forensics
Registration forms were due yesterday, February 14th! We really want as many 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to participate in Forensics as possible so if you have not sent in your registration form yet, please send it in ASAP. Our first coaching session will be this Monday, Feb. 19th in the library from 2:45-2:30pm. This first coaching session is only for third and fourth graders. Any questions, email Ann Scott
asartini@yahoo.com
or Julie Perez
jperez@stmaryeg.org
"Parenting the Snapchat Generation"
Jerry Ackerman is a nationally recognized presenter who travels throughout the country speaking about the importance of on-line safety and how to make good social media choices. Please click
here for more details about the presentation.
SIX FLAGS READ TO SUCCEED
If your child is reading for the Six Flags Read to Succeed program, all reading logs are due by
Monday, February 26
. These should be turned in to Miss Benson in the library or to the classroom teacher. There is a link to the reading log in Virtual Backpack. This activity is for students in K5 through grade 6.
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Spirit Wear Is Here!!
Attention parents! The spirit wear shop is now open for business. Shop now for your latest SMV fashions! This is your last chance to get items until mid-summer. We are featuring our patriotic Gladiator in this sale specifically for the Elm Grove Memorial Day parade. These items are a must-have for SMV's biggest supporters!
Remember spirit wear is a fundraiser so you can feel good that your purchase will support our exemplary school! Sale closes
March 5th!
Please click
here for more information.
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Get Out and Join the Fiesta
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DONATIONS: We are still in need of gift card and wine donations!
Gift Card Wall! We are seeking gift card donations in any denomination, but ideally $25 value. These can be from places you frequent: gas stations, coffee shops, Target/Wal-Mart, restaurants, grocery stores, etc. Did you receive some gift cards this Christmas that you won't use? Donate them to the Auction! You can also purchase from the Scrip inventory in the office. Have too much wine leftover from your holiday get-togethers? Donate it to the Wine Pull! These and all other donations can be dropped off in the school office. Thanks for supporting the auction!! (Deadline
Feb 26th
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We are also currently seeking donations and sponsorships. Sporting tickets, electronics, vacation homes, condos, airline or hotel points, class parties, dinner parties or other entertainment experiences would all gladly be accepted. If you are interested in sponsorship, please visit our site for sponsorship opportunities under the ticket tab. (http;//
smv2018.gesture.com
) Please submit all donations to the office by Monday February 26
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Don't forget to purchase your auction tickets!
Visit our website to purchase on line or send a check to the school office.
Remember we are having an attendance contest- the grade with the largest number of attending parents/grandparents wins a pizza party for the grade!
We need you!
Volunteers still needed!
Visit our signup genius to check out the volunteer opportunities
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/60b0d45a8ac2da20-2018
Don't forget to purchase your Auction Tickets!!
No time to Siesta...see you at the Fiesta!
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These are the smiling faces of two wonderful volunteers at SMV. Heather Mueller and Trish Wollersheim are co-chairs of this year's auction, Moonlight in Mexico. Heather is mom to 7th grader, Garret, and Trish is mom to 8th grader, Gabe. They are working tirelessly to prepare for the school's biggest fundraiser and you will notice they are doing so with huge smiles and tons of SMV spirit! We owe these ladies HUGE thank yous for all their time and effort- and while your at it, plan on supporting them by attending the auction! I know they would love to see you there. Thank you Trish and Heather. We are all looking forward to a fun filled night!
And with that you will find a few things that are
Positively SMV!
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Atheletic News
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The 6th grade boys took first place at the St. Dom's tourney last weekend!! Way to go boys.
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Parish News
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Please Join Us....
St. Mary's Visitation Playgroup
Sundays 10-11am:
February 25, 2018
March 25, 2018
April 29, 2018
Who: Parishioners and prospective parishioners with children ages 0-5
What: Open play, kid-friendly snacks, crafts, coffee and conversation
When: 10am-11am
Where: SMV "The Attic"-not really an attic but a really cool space used for Catholic Formation classes.** (If the weather is nice enough, we will use the amazing playground just outside of the Attic near the school.)
**After 9am Mass, meet at the front of the church near the altar and our volunteers will guide you through the tunnel. Coming from the outside? From the main parish parking lot, look for "The Attic" sign between the parish rectory and school patio/K3 room (behind the facility garage.)
Please contact Katie Carnell (Kasdorfk@yahoo.com) or Monica Schmidt (monica.e.schmidt@gmail.com) with questions.
Good Grief
12 Week Bereavement Support Group
Are you ready to move forward in your grief journey?
Would you like to smile again?
Consider joining our St. Mary's Good Grief Support Group.
Certified Grief Counselor, Deacon Tom Binder,
will lead a 12 consecutive week support group beginning
Tuesday, April 10th
10 am to 11:30 am in the Atrium Library.
A few of the topics that will be discussed include:
The Difference Between Grief and Mourning; Special Days
and Holidays; Expectations vs. Reality; Guilt, Regret,
Self-Blame; Grief Bursts; and Developing a new Self-Identity.
A 12 week commitment to the class is very important.
Class size is limited. Registration required.
Contact Mary Sue at the Parish Office,
262-782-4575 or msprotz@stmaryeg.org
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