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First graders enjoying a ride at the Betty Brinn Museum
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Save the Date
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March 22
3rd & 4th Grades to the Milwaukee Art Museum
March 23
Yearbook Photo Day
March 26
DARE Day for 5th graders
March 28
Spirit Wear Day
March 29
Living Stations
School Dismissed at 11
March 30
Good Friday
April 1
Easter
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| The Brownie Troop made table decorations for the Daddy/Daughter Dance |
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The sixth graders participated in a mock trial, to work on their persuasive
argument skills. The trial was to determine if Spongebob Squarepants was innocent or guilty.
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Fifth graders simplifying the fractions they just multiplied
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| Third graders praying the Stations of the Cross as a class |
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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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K5 working on spring time observational drawings
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Principal Notes March 22, 2018
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Dear Families,
In Lent we are called to give alms to those in need, and to build the sense of stewardship in our lives. Did you know that all our students are given stewardship envelopes to use at the Tuesday school mass? We want to teach our students about time, talent and treasure. Students are being encouraged to share in the envelope how they were good stewards of God's creation in the past week. They may also draw pictures of good deeds they did, write a prayer for someone, ask for God's help or give from their own money to help build the church and those in need. Have you given alms this Lent?
Please join us on Holy Thursday at 9:45 in church where our 8
th
graders, under the guidance of Mr. Newman, will be performing the Living Stations. Just a reminder, school will be dismissed at 11:00 that day.
This past week in the Catholic Herald, Madeline Zukowski, who is on the staff of the Catholic Herald and a SMV alum, wrote a wonderful article about our parish. Please click here to read all about it.
The March Madness continues here at school with all the wonderful things our students are doing.
Congratulations to Jeslyn Singson, an 8th grader, was awarded second place in the first Annual Badger State Middle School Science Fair this past weekend. Jeslyn's project, "Don't Eat That" looked at the contamination of food that falls on a variety of surfaces to test the "5 Second Rule".
Congratulations to Luc Demmon and Ellie Berens for qualifying for the State Forensics Tournament which will be held on March 24th. Thank you to Bridget Harmeyer and Jennifer Zils for all their time and expertise in working with all the Forensics students.
SMV's quiz bowl teams had a great day at the Barrington Invitational on Saturday, March 17. Four teams, totaling 22 students, combined for 16 wins on the day. Tournament all stars included Peter McDevitt, Max Mindy, Johnny Stollenwerk, and Joe Walters.
Our eighth grade girls had a wonderful run at the Padre Serra Tournament these last few weeks. We are so proud of all they've accomplished. They finished fourth at the Padre and third in their division. Special congratulations to Mary McDevitt who made the all-star team.
Mrs. Mary Kau our cook has let me know that she will not be returning next year. If you are interested or know someone please contact Courtney Falk, our Hot Lunch Coordinator at
cfalk@stmaryeg.org
. Click here for the job description.
Faithfully,
Mrs. Mary Tretow
Principal
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Hot Lunch Flash Raffle
Wouldn't it be great to get back from Easter break to find that your lunch balances are thriving and don't need attention for awhile? And wouldn't it be super if you got a little bonus just for doing that? You can! Every child account that has a positive (that is, above zero) balance by the time the kids are dismissed for break will be entered into a raffle for a bonus $50 added to their lunch account! The winner will be randomly selected from those that qualify and announced in the first VB after break. All you need to do is make sure your accounts are positive
next Thursday, and they will be entered to win. Have a great break, and enjoy coming back to a healthy balance!
Lost and Found
Anything not claimed in the Lost and Found will be sent over to the SMV Thrift shop during Easter vacation.
The Makerspace is in need of Tacky Glue and googly eyes. Thank you to everyone who has donated items! The students really appreciate it!
Box Tops
The Box Top contest will run through the end of the month.
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Cookie Dough Sale
We are in the final week of our YUMMY cookie dough fundraiser! Last year, we were able to raise over $1500 and this year we hope to turn it up a notch! All proceeds from this sale will go towards our Makerspace Lab.
The sale runs through March 23rd. Please return order forms and payment (1 check payable to SMV if possible) by this date. For your convenience, your orders and payment can also be conducted ONLINE. If you order cookie dough online, the product will be delivered to school on April 11th for pick up. Other non-frozen items ordered online can be shipped directly to your home. Thank you in advance for your support! Contact Lisa Volm or Katy Cornell, katy.e.cornell@gmail.com, with questions.
If you prefer to order your favorites online NOW, just click on the
cookies!
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We have some exciting news to share from our Parish! St. Mary's is excited to announce an online prayer request form. We are blessed to have faithful parishioners who consider it a privilege to pray for others and their special intentions. If you, a family member, or a friend are in need of prayer, please send your prayer request at
www.stmaryeg.org/prayer-request.html. Confidentiality is always respected.
Also, if you'd like to join in the joyful work of lifting others up through prayer, please contact Mary Sue at the Parish Office at
msprotz@stmaryeg.org
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And with that you will find a few things that are
Positively SMV!
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Brookfield East had their Academic Achievers Dinner on March 15th. SMV should be really proud of these former students for their academic achievements.
Academic Scholars
Seniors-
Nora Berens, Greta Hansen, Emma Kiekhofer, Emily Larsen (daughter of Mary Sue Larsen K4 Aide), Katie Malloy, Adam Mueller, Dominic Mussatto, Mari Propp, Madison Smrz (Mrs. Smrz' daughter), Marie Steigerwald, Siobhan Sullivan.
Juniors-Elizabeth Ahrens, Logan Bell, Madison Donohue, Coleton Mueller, Suzanne Swietlik, Julia Vitale.
Sophomores-Bridget Beres, Erin Malloy, Keegan Mihm, Hadley Mueller.
Freshmen-Margaret Donohue, Sonali Muthupandiyan, Samantha Rifelj, and Tim Swietlik
Highest Movers Award
Students from the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Classes whose grade point averages increased by at least 15 percent when comparing the cumlative GPA from the second terms of 2016-2017 and 2017-2018: Greg Eberle and Marie Porter
4.0 Medallion Recipients
A senior who has obtained a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher at the end of the second year: Nora Berens, Katie Malloy, Mari Propp, and Madison Smrz.
President's Award for Educational Excellence
A senior with a 3.5 or higher GPA and a score in the 85th percentile or higher in Math or Language on the ACT or SAT Test.
Nora Berens, Greta Hansen, Katie Malloy, Adam Mueller, Dominic Mussatto, Madison Smrz, and Maria Steigerwald.
K3 painting the St. Patrick's Prayer
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Atheletic News
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Track & Field News
Although it doesn't look like it now, spring will soon be upon us and that means the start of track and field season.
Please mark your calendars with these important date:
Tuesday, April 10th 5:30-7pm ~ 1st practice at Brookfield East
Practices will run on T/Th evenings from 5:30-7 from the 10th of April through the end of May.
All parents of 5th through 8th graders should have received an e-mail inquiring about their child's interest in participating in track. Please respond to this e-mail as it is used to gauge interest and help us determine how many athletes we will have for the upcoming season.
Finally, we are looking for new coaches to assist with the track program. No track experience is necessary, just a desire to help our kids achieve their best and have fun. If you are interested in coaching, please e-mail Paul Schmidt at
pauls@connectwi.com.
Golf
David Roesch Golf and SMV are gearing up for another great spring season of junior golf lessons. David has an impressive resume (2014 WI PGA Player of the Year, 2017 and 2013 WI PGA Teacher of the Year, led the 2004 US Open after the first round (finished tied for 31st). Returning assistant instructors (both students of David) will be Abby Cavaini, 2017 WI Girls Junior Player of the Year (shot 60 in an 18-hole high school tournament) and Jack Schultz, 2017 WI Amateur Player of the Year. Following are details:
- 5 weekly group lessons and range balls (short game and swing instruction)
- Lessons on Thursdays and Fridays at Storms range in Brookfield - May 3 and ending June 1 (rain dates rescheduled)
- Choose Thursdays or Fridays at 4 PM (5 PM sessions may be offered depending on turnout)
- Cost will be $80 each for all lessons and range balls
- Program open to 1st grade and above
- Kids should bring their own clubs (limited amount of extra equipment available)
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Parish News
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Please Join Us....
St. Mary's Visitation Playgroup
Sundays 10-11am:
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 from
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
Environment Committee
The Environment Committee at St. Mary's Visitation Church needs your help preparing for Holy Week and Easter. Please consider helping with this important ministry!
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School at St. Mary's Visitation is a fun faith filled week for children entering grades K3 through 5th. A day at VBS includes crafts, Bible quest, music, acting, snack, and games. Our mission is to provide an exciting environment for children to learn about Christ while also growing in their faith.
Please note three year olds must be potty trained in order to attend.
Families with more than 3 children will be offered the family price ($120). This will be reflected through a refund directly to your payment method after your registration has been completed and you have paid in full.
VBS 2018 information and registration link for attendees and volunteers in virtual backpack.
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Mission & Catholic Identity
Effective 2016-2021
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