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Principal Notes February 16, 2017
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Dear Families,
It is that time of year when we are beginning to plan for next year. I am giving you a preliminary calendar so you can begin to plan your calendar. We have many dates to add yet, but this should help in your planning.
Congratulations to Mrs. Kathy Biernat, our 5th-8th grade science teacher! She has been selected to receive the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronauts Foundation Educator Award. Through this award the AIAA Foundation recognizes outstanding educators for their contributions to the continued study of mathematics, science, and related technical studies among America's youth. Mrs. Beirnat will be going to Washington DC in May to receive the award.
Just a reminder, there is no school tomorrow and Monday. The teachers will be attending an in-service at St. Dominic's both days.
Please mark your calendar for Thursday, February 23rd from 7:00-8:30. This is the second night of Technology, Pornography and Safety. You are welcome to attend the second session, even if you did not come to the first. This night will include resources for you to keep your children safe online.
Please click
here
for Archbishop Listecki's weekly "Love One Another" message.
Faithfully,
Mary Tretow
Our
5th graders held a "Dead Word" Funeral.
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Office Notes
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Yard Signs
Help us promote our school! We are looking for families to put up "Now Enrolling" signs in their yards. If interested please stop by the office and pick one up.
After School Notes
If your child is planning on an after school play date, please make sure that everyone has a note. The best way we are finding to send notes to school is to email the office as well as the teacher. This way nothing will get lost.
SMV Babysitters
The school office is compiling a list of students who are looking for babysitting jobs. If you are in need of a babysitter, please contact the school office and we will be able to help you.
Six Flags Read to Succeed
Students in K5 through grade 6 are invited to participate in the Six Flags Read to Succeed program. After completing a reading log verifying six hours of reading, students earn a free ticket to Six Flags Great America. Please see the links to print the reading log and parent letter. All reading logs must be returned no later than February 27. Please contact Miss Benson in the library if you have any questions.
Elementary Forensics
Thank you so much to all the parents that came to our coaching session on Monday. The students are making great progress with their Forensics pieces. Our last Forensics Coaching Session will be on Monday, February 27th. This is for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Don't forget to bring your scripts! The coaching session will be held in the library from 2:45-3:30pm. The Elementary Forensics Fest will be held on Friday, March 10th from 9:00am-11:30am. Please mark your calendars and save the date! Any questions, email Ann Scott asartini@yahoo.com or Julie Perez jperez@stmaryeg.org
 First Graders practiced rhythms while singing a Valentine Song.
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Auction News
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The deadline for turning in your auction donations & sponsorships is only 1 week away! We are still accepting sports tickets, electronics, vacation homes/condos, memorabilia, housewares, hotel points, class parties, dinner parties and other entertainment experiences. Please submit all donations to the school office by Friday, Feb. 24. We will continue to accept gift cards for the Gift Card Wall and wine for the Wine Pull until mid-March. Presently we have exactly one (1) bottle of wine. How about donating one of your favorites? Please direct questions to Beth at
smvauction2017@gmail.com
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Auction Raffle
Check those backpacks! Your Auction Raffle tickets have been sent home. This year's lucky winners will get some extra cash to line their pockets.
$2,000 first place, $1,000 second place and $500 third place. Buy them for yourself or sell them to others. Any questions contact Chris and Mary Kay Zukowski at
262-786-7678
or
czukomd@yahoo.com
. Good Luck and thanks for supporting SMV!
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Coach Casey will be returning to SMV the week of July 24-27 to run volleyball camp for boys and girls currently in grades 3 through 7. It is a FUN and instructional camp for players at all levels. It is a great way to learn the skills needed to play for your school teams, or fine tune the skills of a club level player. Kids will learn passing, setting, spiking and serving fundamentals while participating in fun games and drills.
Our 7th grade girls took first place at in the St. Thomas Aquinas Academy Tournament.
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Parish News
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Ash Wednesday Morning of Reflection - March 1
St. Mary's Christian Women are hosting an Ash Wednesday Morning of Reflection following the 8am Mass on Ash Wednesday, March 1st. The event is open to all men and women and features a Lenten Reflection by Father Peter Berger, Stations of the Cross, as well as a light breakfast and lunch. The cost is just $8. Please make checks payable to SMV Christian Women and drop off or mail to the parish office, 1260 Church Street, Elm Grove, WI 53122. For more information visit http://www.stmaryeg.org/christian-women.html.
Good Grief -- A 12 Week Bereavement Support Group
Losing a loved one can be one of the most difficult, painful things we experience in our lives.
To help people through their grief journey, St. Mary's offers a 12 week "Good Grief" Support Group led by Certified Grief Counselor, Deacon Tom Binder. Previous participants have experienced significant healing and have rediscovered peace, joy and love in their lives.
If you're ready to move forward in your grief journey and smile again, why not join our Good Grief Support Group? Perhaps you could suggest Good Grief to a relative or friend.
Sessions will be held on
Wednesday mornings, March 8 through May 24, in the Atrium Library, from 10-11:30 am.
Class size is limited. Registration is required. Contact Mary Sue at the Parish Office, 262-782-4575
or
msprotz@stmaryeg.org.
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