This Sunday is Advent's midpoint. Programs, concerts, gift exchanges, final exams and celebrations of many kinds are pushing to take center stage in our lives. Details are straining for attention against the big picture, the long view, the reason for this holy time. In precious silence, longing for refreshment and for rest, we remember the One whose work it is we're doing, whose yoke we bear. Come, Lord Jesus.
Next Monday, we are having an all school celebration honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe. The 5th grade will be presenting this. It starts at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome.
Don't forget, the Christmas Concert is Thursday, December 15th at 6:30 in the gym. This is for students in K4-5th grades, and the band students. You are also invited to our dress rehearsal at 1:00.
Thank you to those who returned your registration and fee for next year. If you have not done this, please do so by Friday, December 16th. There is a $25.00 late fee after Friday. Planning for the 2016-2017 school year has started. We are already getting calls about open spots for next year. Sunday, January 29th is the beginning of Catholic Schools Week and our Open House. More information will be coming in January.
Winter has arrived. Please don't forget to send boots, snow pants, hats and gloves with your students. We do go outside for recess every day. It is not too early to talk about school closings. We never know what the Wisconsin winter will bring us. Last year we did not have days off due to snow or cold. If the Elmbrook School District is in session we always follow their school closings about the weather. If they are closed, so are we. If they are off, then Fr. Peter and I will make a decision as to whether to close or not. There is also consultation with the other principals so we are all in agreement. People often joke about wanting the "magic code" to call into the radio/TV stations to close the school. It truly is a difficult decision that affects all our families. The decision is never made lightly. Please check WTMJ and FOX 6. We will also send a message call, text or email through ONE CALL NOW, our new emergency response system.
If there is no school, all after school and night activities are canceled. That includes athletics, there will be no practices.
Please check out our lost and found table, it is piling up. Please remember to label your child's items.
The last day of school before Christmas vacation is Thursday, December 22nd.
We have an 11:00 dismissal. We will return on Tuesday, January 2nd.
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