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4th graders conducting a science experiment
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2nd graders working hard at a place value math game
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Save the Date
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October 5
Photo Day
October 7
Trivia Night
October 11
5:11 Day
K4 and K5 go to the Pumpkin Farm
October 12, 13, 16
NO SCHOOL
October 18
Jr. High Art Day
October 19
Jr. High Art Day
October 20
Spooks & Spoofs
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The future scientists!
K5 students looking at their leaf collections
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| K3 Students learning how to peel an apple |
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| K4 Students enjoying the book corner |
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| Grace dissecting a chicken leg in 7th grade Science 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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| Principal Notes October 5, 2017 |
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Dear Families,
The last two days we have had an accreditation team visiting St. Mary's Visitation School. Every seven years a team comes to review all the wonderful things that are happening in our school and helps us look for ways to improve. It takes many people to complete this process. Thank you to Jen Zils and her team who provided breakfast and lunch for both days. The food was outstanding. Thank you to all who took time off to come in for an interview. Special thanks to Mrs. Klein who headed the process and to the teachers for all the countless times you were asked for more documentation. It is an exhausting experience, but we are better for it. I will share more with you when it becomes available.
After much discussion we have decided not to purchase 5:11 t-shirts this year. We have been purchasing t-shirts for the last six years. We will just have two spirit days a month instead of a 5:11 day. If you have an old 5:11 t-shirt you can still wear it for spirit wear days.
Just a reminder, there is no school next Thursday, Friday and the following Monday. The school office will be closed. The teachers have in-service days. On Thursday, October 12th , some of our teachers will be going to the Cousin's Center for a day of professional development on Science and others will be going to Cardinal Stritch for a workshop on
Proven Strategies for Maximizing Achievement
. On Friday, October 13th, we will be taking a CPR/AED/First-aid class. On Monday, October 16th, we will be joining the schools in our deanery at St. Dominic's. The Archdioceses requires all its teachers to have 2 days of faith formation per school year. This year's program is called Sustaining the Mission.
Back in May of 2016 a parent came to me with an idea they had seen about a Buddy Bench. It was a project sponsored by Scherrer Construction. A Buddy Bench is a place for kids to go if they are being bullied on the playground or a place to be a buddy by spreading kindness and building friendships. It is also a tool to spread awareness and help prevent bullying. I applied and wrote a grant for St. Mary's to get a bench. A bench was designed with our logo and school colors. The Buddy Bench will be coming on Wednesday, October 11th. The students will accept it during an assembly at 2:00.
Have you purchased your magazines yet? Please help out with our fall fundraiser by purchasing magazines. All the money raised helps support our art program.
Don't forget to sign up for trivia night. It's only a few days away.
Blessings,
Mrs. Tretow
Principal
6th graders enjoying Peter Pan's Reader Theater
in English class
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Facebook
If you would like to see all of the cool things happening at St. Mary's Visitation School and with the Parish, please check us out on Facebook. You can find the link on the left side of the Virtual Backpack.
15 Years of Serving Others in Christ's Name
On Sunday, Oct. 1st, SMV was recognized at St. John the Evangelist Cathedral Open Door Café anniversary celebration for 15 years of students and parents serving lunches to their guests. Over 750,000 (!!!) meals have been served in that time, and over 500 SMV sixth grade students have gone down to the Café to be part of this outreach. We are the only grade school in the archdiocese to do this service. Thank you to all of our parents and students for continuing this tradition of service to those in need, answering Christ's call to do all good things in his name.
At the luncheon celebrating the 15 years of the Open Door Café, Bishop Haines dedicated a new sculpture just outside the east doors of the Café. Named, "Homeless Jesus". This bronze work of art depicts Jesus asleep on a park bench, much like the homeless do each evening for their bed. It will serve as a reminder that whenever we serve others, we serve the Lord.
God bless all of our students and parents for their volunteer efforts!
Gary Newman, Jr. High Theology Teacher
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Catholic Soles for Education Walk
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This year's Walk we are going to be raising money for our new Makerspace. The goal is to raise $4,000.
Please click here to register.
People can donate a number of ways. You can donate online.
Or, you can drop cash or a check off at St. Mary's Visitation, making the check payable to your school, and clearly marking it for the Soles Walk.
Yes, donations are also accepted on Walk day at Mount Mary. The donation area is located in the Registration Tent on the Mount Mary campus.
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Home & School Happenings
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Thank you to all who have helped get our magazine drive off to a great start!
We only have just a few days left so please keep selling! All proceeds of this year's sale will fund the Artist in Residence Program.
*Magazine packets were sent home following the assembly on September 20th. We have extended the sale a few days! The sale will now run through 10/10. Tuesday, October 10th, will be the last coupon collection day. (Note this date change!)
Of note
: reach out postcards will be mailed after the Coop keychain competition is complete. We recommend the student contact reach out booklet people during the SMV competition in order for it to count towards a keychain.
Renew today and receive credit for your family and the school! 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.
Please contact Lisa Volm or Katy Cornell with questions.
Spooks and Spoofs - Wristband Presale
Presale wristbands are available to purchase until October 17th. Forms will be sent home by the end of the week. There is also a link under Home and School. We are offering a discount on presale purchases only, so take advantage and buy early!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
There are always so many opportunities to help out. Please check out the 2017-18 Volunteer Opportunities Sign-Up Genius for details or any of the event-specific Sign-Up Genius links that come out closer to the event date for more information. If you want to meet other parents and lend your talents to SMV, but aren't sure how you want to get involved, please contact Rebecca Mindy or the chair of an event that you might be interested in!
2nd graders acting goofy
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Parish News
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WE NEED YOU TO MAKE OUR PARISH DIRECTORY COMPLETE!
2 DATES ADDED IN OCTOBER!
St. Mary's is partnering with Lifetouch Photography to publish a new pictorial directory of our parishioners. Every family photographed will receive a complimentary 8x10 portrait and directory. All photography and portrait viewing will take place in the Atrium. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to have a professional portrait taken! Photography dates in the Atrium are September 26-29 and October 17 and 18 from 2-9pm. Schedule your portrait session online: https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/y1x6nz9c/ or by phone by calling the Parish Office,
262-782-4575
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Diaper Drive for Life Connection
Please bring a package of disposable diapers and/or pull ups for Life Connection, a faith based pregnancy care center in Waukesha County. Diapers and pull ups are needed in all sizes, and may be placed in display crib in the Parish Atrium beginning September 30.
Baby Bottle Drive for Women's Support Center of Milwaukee,
Oct. 14 - 15.
Take an empty baby bottle home and fill with money for the Women's Support Center, a pro life pregnancy center in Milwaukee which offers free care services including pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, counseling, baby supplies, Natural Family Planning education and more. Funds raised wiill be used to purchase baby supplies. Bottles will be available in the Atrium after all Masses Oct. 14 and 15, can be filled with cash or checks and returned to SMV at the end of the month.
SMV Blood Drive
Monday, October 16th 3:00 - 7:00 PM, Senior Center
Walk-ins welcome!
Women of Christ Conference
You are invited to the annual Women of Christ Conference on Saturday, November 4th!
It's always a wonderful experience! Please click on the link for details and to check out the awesome speakers featured this year!
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Mission & Catholic Identity
Effective 2016-2021
Information and Technology and Media Skills
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