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Mr. Seeberg's 6th grade Social Studies students learning about different types of government
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Mrs. Kroll's class exploring nature
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Save the Date
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September 29
Magazine Turn in Day
October 3
Accreditation Visit
October 4
Accreditation Visit
Pet Blessing
October 5
Photo Day
October 7
Trivia Night
October 11
5:11 Day
K4 and K5 go to the Pumpkin Farm
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7th graders at the Makerspace Fair
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| First graders praying in the Adoration Chapel |
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| K4 working hard |
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| K3 students having fun with playdoh |
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| 4th graders with their K4 buddies doing an activity |
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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 |
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Dear Families,
Next week Tuesday and Wednesday is our accreditation visit. We have been in what is called self-study for the past year. The purpose of this visit, which is every seven years, is to validate, analyze, and provide feedback to assist the school in providing the best education possible for our students. Part of this process is to get feedback from our parents. We have been asked to give them a copy of our directory. Don't be surprised if you get a phone call asking about our school.
I have noticed an issue in the parking lot that I need your help with. We have two ways to drop off your child in the morning. One is parking your car and the other is using the drop-off line.
The drop-off line is only for parents who do not need to get out of their car.
If you need to get out of your car for any reason or you are watching to make sure your child has entered the building, this way of dropping off is not for you. Also, children must exit the car from the school side.
Parents
who need
to get out of their car to assist their children (or want to watch your child enter the school) should park their car and walk their children to the crosswalk (it will be marked by the orange cones) and then to the school patio.
Please share this information with others who might be dropping off your child in the morning.
Also, a little patience goes a long way. Thank you for helping keep our children safe.
On Wednesday, October 4, 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 garden in front of the church where Deacon Richard Piontek will lead us in a blessing at 3:00.
Saturday, October 7th is our annual Trivia Night. Mr. Falk (our own Alex Trebek) has been putting in countless hours getting the questions ready. Be prepared to be stumped.
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
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| Office Notes |
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Annual St. Francis Pet Blessing
We will celebrate the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi with the annual Blessing of the Pets on Wednesday, October 4 at 2:50 pm. We will meet in the new gardens in front of the Church Atrium. Please be sure that all animals are on leashes or in proper pet cages or containers to insure a safe blessing. Thank you.
Photo Day
Photo day is Thursday, 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 on Friday. The envelope needs to be turned into their teacher by Wednesday, October 5th.
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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K3 students working hard on construction
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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 about 1 week left so please keep selling!
*Magazine packets were sent home following the assembly on September 20
th
. The sale will run through 10/5. The remaining collection dates are this Friday, Sept. 29
th
and Oct. 5
th
. (Note this date change!) On these days, Coop keychain collectables will be distributed.
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.)
All orders must be placed by October 5
th
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 - 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!
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!
5th graders enjoying a day at the Makerspace Fair
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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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Life Chain - Sunday, Oct. 1, 2-3:30 pm
SMV parishioners and families, be part of the chain -- a peaceful witness before God and our community that "Abortion Kills Children". Signs available in SMV Atrium after all Masses. Please meet at our location - Bluemound Rd. between 124th St. and Elm Grove Rd. For more information call Peggy 414-416-0489.
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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