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Principal Notes September 29, 2016
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Dear Families,
Saturday is our annual Trivia Night. Mr. Falk (our own Alex Trebek) and Dr. Zukowski have been putting in countless hours getting the questions ready. Be prepared to be stumped!
On Monday, October 2, we celebrate the feast of St. Francis. After school on Monday we will be having a pet blessing. All animals, big and small are welcome to the patio where Deacon Richard Piontek will lead us in a blessing at 2:55.
I have good news to share with you.
After an extensive review of many applicants, Buzz Aldrin's ShareSpace Foundation has chosen to gift St. Mary's Visitation with a Giant Destination Mars Map™!
Mrs. Biernat participated in the online essay contest designed to help deserving schools and organizations earn an exclusive partnership with ShareSpace by receiving one of its Giant Destination Mars Maps™. Only fifty maps were awarded for this contest.
ShareSpace's Giant Destination Mars Map™ is an exciting, interactive educational tool that promotes active learning. Using the Giant Destination Mars Map will allow St. Mary's the ability to use a highly engaging and interactive tool to motivate children to develop an understanding for real world STEM based concepts. The paired curriculum encompasses language arts, geography, math, science, space exploration, technology, creative and innovative thinking and core disciplines. Once the map arrives, we will let you know how you can be part of this wonderful gift.
To all those who have students still wanting to get involved with band this fall, it's NOT too late. There is still time for signing up for lessons. The band meets after school for 1/2 hour, and highly encourages the "buddy system." It is more fun with a friend when going through the learning of a musical instrument. All instruments and all levels taught; 4th - 8th grade. All students will be invited to join band when they are ready, usually in January. Contact Mr. Berlyn to indicate if your student is interested. Text or call:
262-354-4939
or send an email -
stmarysband.mr.b@gmail.com
.
Thank you to all the families who signed up for the Catholic Schools Walk on Saturday, October 15th at Mount Mary University. It is always a wonderful day when we can celebrate our Catholic Schools!
Please click
here
for Archbishop Listecki's weekly "Love One Another" message.
Yours in Christ,
Mary Tretow
K5 Students went on a tour of the church with Father Peter.
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Office Notes
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SMV Office Information
All families must fill out the SMV forms located on the left side under Permanent links. This form has your contact information in case there is an emergency and we need to get a hold of you. Also, this form has the size for your child's 5:11 free t-shirt that each student receives at the beginning of the school year.
Everyone also needs to fill out the
Immunization form
and the
Elmbrook's Home Language Survey
.
Please remember that if your child is going home with someone else for a play date, we need notes from both children.
Photo Day
Photo day is Wednesday, October 5th. Students are allowed to dress up on that day. Please refer to the Parent/Student handbook if you have any questions as to what is appropriate to wear.
Every child will be given a picture ordering envelope that needs to be turned in to the teacher by Wednesday, October 5th. The envelopes will be going home on Friday.
Friday Flyers
Make sure that you check your children's backpack or Friday folder this week. We are sending home three items that need to be looked at and some will need to be sent back to school.
Hot Lunch News
October is here already which means it's time to add more money to your children's hot lunch accounts. October has 18 school days, so if they take lunch every day, that's approximately $60 per child. Don't forget a little extra for milk or supers! Please remember that lunch is a pre-pay system. Do not wait for an overdrawn notice before you take action. You can send a check to school (please put your children's names and amounts in the memo) or pay online for a small fee. If you haven't set up an account to monitor your balance yet, now is a great time to get started. Email
cfalk@stmaryeg.org to ask for your children's ID numbers, and then visit
schoolpaymentportal.com to get going. Thanks for your cooperation!
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Home and School News
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Magazine Drive
We are off to a great start with the magazine drive! Thank you for your work and support of the magazine drive, this is our 2nd largest Home and School fundraiser, after the auction.
This year, in addition to the Emoji keychains, there will be class prizes! K4-2nd grade will be in competition to earn an ice cream party, 3rd-5th grade a pizza party and 6-8th grade a limo lunch! Classroom winners will be determined by dollars sold.
Also, at the conclusion of the sale, the top 10 sellers in the school will receive either an Emoji large pillow or Emoji mug! These
winners will be determined by items sold. There are lots of fun prizes to be had, so keep on selling!
Visit:
http://www.gaschoolstore.com
, and create your online user profile. SMV's organization ID is: 2235992. We are requesting orders be placed online. If you require a paper order form, they are available in the school office.
Trivia Night
Now that your kids are back to school, homework and projects, here is your assignment. Get your team together for Trivia Night! Trivia Night is all about tens, so here are ten facts about the event: Ten questions; Ten categories; Teams of up to ten players; $10 per person; Saturday, October 1st; Doors open at 6:30; In the Atrium; Pick a theme for your table and use your imagination for decor, etc.; Sign-up sheet at left in "links"; Questions? call or e-mail Chris and Mary Kay Zukowski at
262-786-7678
or
czukomd@yahoo.com
. Hope to see you there!
SCRIP
This is the last week for the Back to School SCRIP raffle.
Each new family account created, each new Presto Pay enrollment and each order placed through October 3rd will earn you a ticket for a raffle to win a $10 SCRIP card of your choice.
SCRIP is a fabulous fundraiser to earn money for our school and tuition rebates for your families. There is nothing new to buy, just start using Scrip gift cards for things on which you are already spending money.... gas, groceries, retail, movies, restaurants and more. The rebates add up fast! Family and friends can create their own accounts and buy Scrip too. So many retailers have Scrip Now e-cards and re-loadable cards, you don't have to be local to participate.
Weekly SCRIP orders for physical gift cards are placed Mondays (
please submit orders online by
8am
) and delivered Thursdays. See the SCRIP forms attached, all families must submit new forms for the year.
Spooks and Spoofs
The SignUp Genius for Spooks & Spoofs is now live! We have many opportunities for you to help ensure this event is a success - tend bar/concessions, decorate the gym, run carnival games, assist with a craft project, etc. This is also a great opportunity for middle school and high school students to earn credit hours. Please consider signing your whole family up for one (or many) time slots. To view the 2016 Spooks & Spoofs SignUp Genius, please click here:
We need your help filling a few key volunteer roles that are still open (please see below). If you don't want to be a lead by yourself, find another parent and do it together! We really need your help to make these events successful!
SPOOKS & SPOOFS - 4th Grade Hosted Event - Friday, October 21st
- Concessions Chair (help is needed to decide the menu for the gym concession area, order/buy/prepare/price all items to be sold (usually chips, pretzels and small candy items) and
solicit donations to keep costs down. Past years' menu and quantities available.)
- Volunteer Coordinator (help is needed to find volunteers for each activity/game/concession/security (inside and outside parking lot) time slot by contacting Youth Ministry and Key Club personnel from area high schools. Day of event, check-in volunteers and sign credit hour slips.)
2016-17 Volunteer Opportunities
We STILL need your help filling a few key volunteer chair positions (please see below). If you don't want to be a lead by yourself, find a friend and split the role!
Junior High Forensics Chair - Grades 6-8
This program enables students to strengthen their public speaking skills. Help is needed once a week for after school practices Nov - Jan to listen to team member selections, offer critique and suggest improvement of delivery and content.
Open Door Elm Grove - Saturday, May 20th
- Sponsorship Chair (help is needed to secure sponsors and advertisers, schedule representatives in homes the day of the tour, and solicit items for raffle baskets.)
- Logistics Chair (help is needed to obtain necessary permits, display yard signs and banners, ribbon off area in homes, and secure transportation.)
- Publicity Chair (help is needed to market the event through media articles, signs, and posters.)
To signup to volunteer, please click here:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044baea92fa7ff2-201617
Save the date:
May 20, 2017 Open Door Elm Grove
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Athletic News
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Believe it or not, basketball is just around the corner. All 5th through 8th graders are encouraged to participate. Practices start the first week of November. Please register on-line through the athletics tab on the school website as soon as possible.
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Parish News
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"Family: The Seedbed of Vocations" is the topic of the St. Mary's Visitation's Christian Women program tonight, September 29th at 7pm in the church atrium. The talk is presented by Father Enrique Hernandez, Vocation Promoter at the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
All are welcome to attend!
St. Mary's Visitation is hosting a Blood Drive on Thursday, September 29th from 3-7pm in the Senior Center. Call 877-232-4376 or visit www.bcw.edu/smv to schedule an appointment.
Join us each Wednesday at 1pm in church for the Patriotic Rosary. Our country needs our prayers, all are welcome to attend!
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