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.
Don't forget, tonight is Barnes and Noble night. Stop by to do some Christmas shopping and support SMV. While you are out, stop by
Chick-fil-A for dinner tonight. A portion of the proceeds will come back to us.
Please join us for our Christmas Concert next Thursday, December 14
th
at 6:30 in the gym. This is for students in K4- 5
th
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 tomorrow. There is a $25.00 late fee after Friday. If for some reason you are unable to pay your registration fee, please call me to make arrangements. We would still like you to register. Planning for the 2017-2018 school year has started. We are already getting calls about open spots for next year. Sunday, January 28th is the beginning of Catholic Schools Week and our Open House. More information will be coming in January.
Winter has arrived. Don't forget boots, snow pants, hats and gloves. 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 to 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 weather. If they are closed, so are we. If they are scheduled off then Fr. Peter and I will make the decision to close or not. Safety is always our first concern. 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 practice.
The last day of school before Christmas vacation is Friday, December 22
nd
. We have 8:00 mass and directly after our 2nd graders will perform the Living Nativity. Please join us.
We have dismissal that day at 11:00.
We will return on Tuesday, January 2nd.
