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GoRiteway
414-249-5048
elmbrook@goriteway.com
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5th graders at Indian Summer
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First Graders studying their spelling words
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Save the Date
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September 21
Peace Prayer with the SSND
September 22
5th and 7th Grade to State Fair for The Maker Space Fair
September 27
Spirit Wear Day
6th Graders field trip on the Dennis Sullivan
SMV's First Dining Out Night
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8th Graders enjoying the Parish Picnic
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| K3 Learning the first letter in their name |
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| 6th graders working on a water lab |
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| 3rd Graders enjoying the warm days of September |
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| K5 Students doing the Daily Five |
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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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First Graders building houses as part of their science unit
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| Principal Notes |
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Dear Families,
The last few days have reminded us what summer feels like. Tomorrow is the first day of autumn and now we know that summer is officially over.
This past year we have been working on a self study plan of accreditation for our school. Every school in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee needs to be accredited every seven years by the Wisconsin Religious Independent Schools Accreditation. They examine four Domains: Mission & Catholic Identity, Governance & Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Operational Vitality. A team from the Archdiocese will be coming on Tuesday, October 3rd and Wednesday, October 4th for the visit. We look for the report to be an affirmation of our school's strengths and unique gifts that help us to carry out our school's mission.
Come one and all to the Annual Pet Blessing on Wednesday, October 4 at 2:50 in the new gardens in front of the church atrium. Make sure that all animals are on leashes or in proper cages or containers to insure a safe pet blessing.
The Soles for Catholic Education Walk is a month away. If you haven't registered, please think about joining us. If you have old shoes that you would like to donate, please bring them to school and place them in the boxes in the school atrium. We will take them with us when we go to the walk for the "Stuff the Bus" initiative.
Saturday, October 7th is our Annual Trivia Night. There is still time to put a group together for this fun night. New families, we would love to see you there. Once again, our own Mr. Falk, 6
th
-8
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grade math teacher (and who appeared on Jeopardy nine times) will be hosting.
Mrs. Dries and I attended a bus meeting at Elmbrook. The bus situation here is getting better. This is what we learned. If there is an immediate issue please contact GoRiteway at 414-249-5048. If there is a bus stop issue please fill out the route change form on the left side of Virtual Backpack. Communication with GoRiteway is getting better.
Just a reminder as you look at your calendar for October.
School is closed on October 12, 13, and 16.
These days are calendared as professional development time for the teachers.
Blessings,
Mrs. Tretow
Principal
 Father Peter Reading to the K4 Students
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Talent Show
The talent show this year will be Thursday, February 1st. Please have your child start preparing and practicing if they are interested in performing. We have a lot of amazing talent at this school so let's show off the gifts that God has given us
Concert Volunteers
We are still in need of volunteers to help out with either the Christmas or Spring Concert. So far I've had two wonderful parents step forward, but I would greatly appreciate a few more. The jobs I am looking for are: 1. Volunteers to help decorate and put up a backdrop for the concert. 2. Volunteers to help take all of the instruments back down to the music room after the concert (usually only takes 10 minutes). If you are interested in helping out with either of those tasks please email Mrs. Dubinski (
tdubinski@stmaryeg.org
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Mr. Newman's 8th Grade Homeroom
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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.
Registration is now Open!! Free T-shirt
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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Yesterday was the start of everyone's favorite fundraiser, the SMV Magazine Drive!
Thank you for your past support! The magazine drive is Home and School's 2nd largest fundraiser after the auction. Last year we raised over $11,500!
*Magazine packets were sent home following the assembly on September 20th. The sale will run through 10/5. Collection dates will be Sept. 22nd, 27th, Sept. 29th and Oct. 5th. (Note this date change!) On these days, Coop keychain collectables will be distributed.
In addition, each student that completes a reach out booklet by Sept. 22nd will receive an additional keychain collectable. (Please 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.)
All orders must be placed by October 5th to ensure they are received in time for the holidays.
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
We are in need of a Spooks & Spoofs Decorations Chair/Co-Chair. Please consider lending your creative talents to this fun event. You don't have to do it alone - you can find another parent to co-chair with you. If you're interested or have questions, contact Sue Olbrantz or you can sign-up on the 2017-18 Volunteer Opportunities Sign-Up Genius below!
The Sign-Up Genius for Spooks & Spoofs help is now live! We have many opportunities for you to help ensure this event is a success - tend bar, 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 service hours. Please consider signing up for one (or many) time slots. Check out the 2017 Spooks & Spoofs Sign-Up Genius here:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d45a8ac2da20-2017
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
We still need your help in filling a few key volunteer chair positions for upcoming events and we can always use help at events. The next event that needs a chair/co-chair is Holiday Treasures, which is a fun way to help the children spread Christmas cheer by providing an opportunity to buy gifts for family and friends.
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!
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Parish News
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Join Us For Christian Women's Kickoff Breakfast
September 24 at 10am!
Help St. Mary's Visitation's Christian Women kick off a new season! Treat yourself to a deliciously famous Christian Women breakfast and listen to our speaker, SMV Parishioner Katie Tendick, give her pro-life message, "Transforming Lives: Facing the Impossible Through Unconditional Love." Katie is Development Coordinator with the Women's Care Center, the vital Milwaukee headquarters of the nation's largest and most successful pregnancy resource center serving those most vulnerable to abortion. Hear Katie's account of her journey that led her to embrace this organization and its loving and non-judgmental approach to counseling and guiding young moms and dads through parenting and adoption choices. Invite a friend! You won't want to miss this special morning. The cost is $10 for breakfast, OR pay $15 Christian Women membership yearly dues and breakfast is FREE! Please see the link at left for membership and program information.
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.
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Mission & Catholic Identity
Effective 2016-2021
Information and Technology and Media Skills
Effective 2012-2017
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