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Save the date
May 20, 2017
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1st graders showing off their work
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First Student
262-797-7680
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8th graders use iPads in Math class to help them with graphing.
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K3 students hanging around
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Save the Date
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May 7
First Communion
May 8
7th grade Penny drive begins
May 10
Spirit Wear Day
May 12
4th grade Parade of States
May 13
May Crowning
May 17
Spring Concert
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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 May 4, 2017
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Dear Families,
It is a very busy time here at St. Mary's right now. Everyday we are trying to squeeze more things into the school day before we leave for summer vacation.
The faculty and staff would like to give a big thank you to Home and School who made Teacher Appreciation Week so wonderful. All the special treats you had for us made us all feel like kings and queens for the week. We certainly felt the love from all of you.
Please join us for the Knights of Columbus Chicken tomorrow night in the church atrium from 4:30-7:00. The proceeds will benefit our library and pro-life charitable and social activities of the Knights.
This weekend our 2nd graders will be making their First Holy Communion. Please keep them in your prayers as they grow closer to Jesus on their faith journey.
Caring is SMV's virtue of the month for May, and SMV has an opportunity to practice that virtue with a special month-long service project. Together with SMV Respect Life Ministry, our school will be collecting new baby and toddler items for the Women's Care Center of Milwaukee to support struggling young women who choose life for their babies. Through your baby gifts and financial support, Women's Care Center can be a beacon of hope for abortion vulnerable women by guiding them through parenting and adoption choices, helping them to have healthy pregnancies and take steps to self-sufficiency. We will be collecting the following items in the school atrium throughout the month of May:
New clothing (newborn to 5T)
Diapers and pull-ups
Diaper bags
Breast feeding supplies
Baby wipes and toiletries
Baby carriers
Car seats and strollers (infant and toddler)
In addition, checks to Women's Care Center of Milwaukee are most welcome!
Many thanks for your generosity!
For more information please click
here and
here.
Please click
here
for Archbishop Listecki's weekly "Love One Another" message.
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T-Ball
We are pleased to announced that the T-ball sign up is beginning. The season begins Wednesday, June 14th and goes through Wednesday, July 26th. Anyone who is entering grades K4-3rd grade next fall is eligible to sign up and play. You will need to fill out two forms the first one is the
sign-up form and the second one is the
waiver.
Penny Drive
Pennies are losing popularity, but their value isn't gone yet! That's right! The 7th Grade Penny Drive is back for its third year. This year, the Penny Drive will take place from Monday, May 8th - Friday, May 12th. * Please check out the flyer for some exciting updates to the Penny Drive. * Just like last year, the money raised from the drive will be used to support the various nonprofits chosen by the 7th graders. Groups will present their nonprofits at the We are the Love Fair on Thursday, May 18th. At the fair, classes will have a chance to listen to presentations and participate in interactive demonstrations about all nine nonprofits. After listening to the presentations, classes will be able to give their portion of the money from the Penny Drive to whichever nonprofit they choose to support. Parents are more than welcome to stop by. So come out and support these incredible causes. It makes perfect cents!
Shorts
According to the handbook it states that shorts may be worn
between May 1 and October 15, students may wear uniform shorts in place of the regular uniform jumper, skirt, skorts or pants.
- Shorts need to be navy blue and knee-length.
- Cargo shorts, or other shorts with outside pockets, are not allowed.
- A solid black, blue, or brown belt must be worn if belt loops are provided. Removing belt loops are not allowed.
- Students must wear the appropriate shirt, blouse, shoes, and socks as outlined above.
Socks
According to the handbook all students must wear solid navy blue, black, or white socks at all times. This includes when girls wear leggings or tights.
Band
SMV Band Concert & Ice Cream Social: Join us on Tuesday, May 23 for a fantastic evening of music followed by a delicious ice cream social! SMV's very own band will be playing in the gym at 6:30 pm, and will be joined by our special guests, The Milwaukee Letter Carrier's Band. Everyone will enjoy an ice cream social after the one hour program. If your child is interested in taking up a musical instrument, this is a great introduction to all the different types of instruments. All are welcome to attend! Admission and ice cream social are FREE! See you there.
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The second grade students are preparing for their First Communion. They participated in a mini retreat Friday morning. They read a book called The Weight of the Mass, watched a video on how the hosts are made and made a chalice banner (above). The children are extremely excited to be making their First Holy Communion on Sunday May 7th. They even got to practice how to receive communion with unblessed hosts and grape juice!
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Home & School News
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Open Door Elm Grove
Our Open Door Elm Grove tour is right around the corner and we are so excited! Please think about signing up to help! We need people to help in the homes as a tour guide and you will get a chance to tour the other homes as well. See the Sign Up Genius for sign ups. Also check out this great article the Journal Sentinel did on our tour! Journal Sentinel Article
To purchase ticket please click
here.
Fourth graders play an I have - Who has game to help them practice using comprehension vocabulary such as persuade, summarize, and evaluate. These comprehension vocabulary words aid learners in all content areas to better make sense of what they read. Knowing what these vocabulary words mean and how to respond to them helps learners more deeply interact with the concepts we discuss and learn about in the classroom.
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Volleyball
ATTENTION ALL PARENTS - ATHLETICS - VOLLEYBALL
My name is Shelley Hansen and I have been the
Volleyball
Coordinator at SMV since my oldest was in 6th grade - she is now 21 and a Junior in College - time flies!!
Sports at SMV have been a huge part of my kids' lives - all 5 of them have participated in
volleyball
, basketball and track. Invaluable lessons have been taught by volunteer coaches and learned by all of our children in the SMV Community. Thank you to all the parents who have coached and volunteered their time !!
The Athletic Department is looking for a new SMV parent to be the
Volleyball
Coordinator for the upcoming school year. This has been an ongoing quest looking for someone to step up since last season. Unfortunately, I have not been contacted by anyone interested. However, if there is no one to coordinate the program, it CAN'T exist. It would be a shame for the students at SMV to be unable to play
volleyball
.
PLEASE consider - it does not have to be only one parent involved - I will "train" the new Coordinator/s for the upcoming season and assist with the duties to ensure a smooth transition. There will be a sign up meeting for players in May for the 2017 fall season. There needs to be a new coordinating team in place by this meeting.
Please contact Shelley Hansen at
shelley.hansen@sbcglobal.net
or
414-807-5817
. I am happy to discuss questions and options to fill this crucial position.
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.
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Parish News
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Please join us on the 100th Anniversary of our Lady of Fatima, Saturday, May 13th at 5:00 mass for our annual May Crowning. Our 8th graders will help to lead us in prayer and our 2nd graders will participate as well in recognition of their First Holy Communion. This is a wonderful tradition and a terrific way to celebrate the month of Mary. Hope to see you all there!!!
Kentucky Derby Party
The American Legion Post 449 is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 6 with a raffle drawing for which some of the proceeds will benefit Avalina Mantey. The party begins at 11:30am, in addition to the raffle there is a derby hat contest and lunch is available for purchase. The Legion is located at 3245 N. 124th Street.
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