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K5 students having fun during free play.
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Save the Date
March 25, 2017
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8th graders recently made lunches for the Guest House.
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First Student
262-797-7680
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Michalene after placing 3rd place in the All American Talent and Scholastic Competition.
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Save the Date
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March 2
4th and 7th graders going to see Hello Dolly
March 3
Kohl's Wild Theater comes to SMV
Labyrinth
Forensic Practice
March 4
Pack 32 Blue and Gold Night
March 6
2nd graders to the Milwaukee Public Museum
9th grade Focus Group
March 8
Spirit Wear Day
Elementary Art Day
March 9
Elementary Art Day
March 10
Elementary Forensics
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1st graders hard at work taking a test.
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Luc as
Iago in his Spotlight production of Aladdin.
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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 March 2, 2017
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Dear Families,
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday. Hopefully you are setting aside time for spiritual development and revival in preparation for Easter. This is the time when we recommit to the disciplines of prayer, fasting and personal outreach to those in need. We make a conscious effort to refocus our lives on the gospel. The word Lent means spring, a time emerging with new hope. During this season we acknowledge our failings, but are comforted in the truth that Jesus lives and that his resurrection freed us from sin. If you have not thought about what you can do during this Lent, I encourage you to start small, start here and start now.
Just like last year, we are asking you to help the clients of Milwaukee's House of Peace by filling a special brown bag with personal hygiene products for them. Clients of this agency are the homeless, unemployed and underemployed of the inner city of Milwaukee. Through this collection, we join in solidarity with them so as to be one in Christ with, "the least of these". Bags will be coming home on Friday with the youngest or only child. Please be generous.
Earlier this year we talked of changing the K3 time for next year to 7:45-10:45 to accommodate a potential K4 afternoon session. We did not have enough children register for the afternoon to go forward . K3 for next year will return to the time that we have this year, which is 8:30-11:30. If you are in need of before school care for K3 we will once again offer that from 7:40 -8:30 for $5.00.
Please help us spread the word that we still have openings in K3.
Tomorrow, we will have a large floor prayer labyrinth in the school gym. Each homeroom will have time to walk the labyrinth and pray in a new way while they are on their Lenten journey.
Congratulations are in order for Sarah Winkler, Michalene McQuide and Tim Swietlik:
Sarah has be
en awarded the President's Volunteer Award. This award recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their community and their country.
Michalene has placed third overall in the All American Talent and Scholastic Competition.
The All-American candidates submitted a resume, a 1000 word essay, a school transcript, and a letter of recommendation. Subsequently, at the event, they performed a solo dance routine and had a private interview with the judges. All of these elements were compiled into a final score.
Tim has qualified to compete in the state level competition for the National Geographic Bee on March 31st.
Is your child interested in playing chess? We have added a spring session.
Beginning March 31st through June 2nd, 2:45-3:45 on Fridays. A flyer will be going home on Friday. Please click on this
link to sign up for the spring session.
Please click
here
for Archbishop Listecki's weekly "Love One Another" message.
Click here for the Milwaukee Arch Synod newsletter.
Faithfully,
Mary Tretow
Mrs. Tretow distributed ashes to the K4 students.
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Office Notes
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T-Ball Commissioners needed
We are looking for volunteers to organize the SMV Summer T-Ball Program. It is a limited time frame, great summer weather and a chance to meet the new SMV families. If you are interested, please let the office know.
Elementary Forensics
Parents, you are invited to come see our 3rd
, 4th
, and 5th
graders present their Forensics pieces on Friday, March 10th
. Round 1 will begin promptly at
9:00am
. Please arrive early so you have time to get to the assigned classroom. Contact Ann Scott (
asartini@yahoo.com
) or Julie Perez (
jperez@stmaryeg.org
) if you have any questions!
High School Scholarship
The MACCW is an organization united to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in the spirituality, in leadership, and in service, consistent with the teaching and tradition of the Catholic Church. This organization offers a $1,000 scholarship for an 8th grade girl who is planning on attending a Catholic High School. Please fill out the application form found on the left side under Home & School/Community/Athletic Links.
Mr. Falk teaching the 6th graders about Coordinate Grid.
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Auction News
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Purchase your tickets to the auction (and get a preview of a few silent auction items!) at
SMV2017.gesture.com
. Tickets are $50 per person. Seating is open except tables will be reserved for K3 parents, K4 parents, and teachers. In order to provide an accurate count for our caterer, please purchase your tickets by Friday, March 17.
We will continue to accept donations of gift cards and wine through mid-March.
There's still time to submit your totally tubular high school dance photos to gnewman@stmaryeg.org.
Don't forget to buy -- and sell -- those raffle tickets! First prize is $2000, second prize is $1000, and thrid prize is $500. Who couldn't use a little extra cash??
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Home & School News
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Sunset Playhouse with the help of some SMV students preformed "Goodnight LuLu" in the school gym.
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Concession Stand Coordinators Needed
We are looking for two parents to join the concession stand coordinator team for the 2017-18 school year! The coordinator opens/closes the concession stand one weekend a month - you pick what works best for your schedule. Volleyball season runs Sept. - Oct., with games on Friday nights and Saturday mornings until mid afternoon. Basketball season runs Dec. - Feb., with games Saturday mornings until mid-afternoon. Opening involves unlocking everything, getting cash boxes out, and directing volunteers to get the food started. Closing involves counting the cash boxes and directing volunteers in the clean-up process. This fulfills your concession duty requirement for all of your children who participate in SMV Athletics, for both the volleyball and basketball seasons. If interested please contact Beth Parey at
bparey@electricalsubstations.com or
262-821-0691.
Golf
David Roesch Golf and SMV are gearing up for another great spring season of junior golf lessons. David has an impressive resume (2014 WI PGA Player of the Year, 2013 WI PGA Teacher of the Year, led the 2004 US Open after the first round, finished tied for 31st). Following are details on the lessons:
- 5 weekly group lessons and range balls (short game and swing instruction)
- Weekly lessons on Thursdays and Fridays at Storms range in Brookfield starting May 4 and ending June 2 (rain dates would be rescheduled for June 9)
- Two one-hour sessions each Friday (4PM and 5PM) and one on Thursday (4 PM), although possibly two Thursday sessions depending on turnout
- Cost will be $80 each for all lessons and range balls
- Program open to 1st graders and above
- Kids should bring their own clubs (limited amount of extra equipment available)
Volleyball Camp
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.
The 7th grade girls took first place in the Don Bosco league.
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Parish News
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Adoration Chapel
Jesus asked His Disciples, "Could you not watch one hour with me?" We are all disciples of Christ. Could you not watch one hour with Him in the St. Mary's Perpetual Adoration Chapel? We are in great need of help:
3-4 am " "
4-5 am " "
3-4 pm " "
Thursdays
5-6 am
(Feb.-May) 8-9 am " "
3-2 am
Consider forming a group of 4 or 5 parents (for instance from 1 or 2 grades) and sign up to cover one of these hours. Each parent would then only have to go once a month. Discover what blessings this would bring to you, your family, and our parish! The rewards are everlasting!
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.
Advertise Your Business in St. Mary's Visitation Parish Bulletin
Businesses are currently being sought for advertising in St. Mary's Visitation Parish Bulletin. St. Mary's bulletin reaches more than 1400 families each week in our targeted area, and your ad will help support the parish with its printing expense. For more information contact Dan Stone at LPI via email,
dstone@4lpi.com
, or by calling
262-470-8057.
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