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Save the date
May 20, 2017
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6th and 7th graders Doing a Writing and Art activity at the Milwaukee Art Museum
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First Student
262-797-7680
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Mitchell enjoying Mr. Falk's Scuba Math
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2nd graders putting lunches together for the Guest House.
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Save the Date
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April 27
Jr. High Art Day
May 1
Students may begin to wear shorts
May 2
Jr. High Retreat
May 7
First Communion
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Charlie and his dad help his sister Emily celebrate her top dog week.
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Third graders had a docent-led tour learning about "Line, Shape, and Color" in various art pieces.
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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 April 27, 2017
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Dear Families,
Alleluia! Alleluia! He has risen indeed, Alleluia! Easter is a time of hope and of new beginnings.
We welcome the sights and sounds of springtime. The twittering of birds, the gentle patter of rain, yes,even these last few rainy and cold days we are experiencing.
We welcome the outdoor playing fields again jammed with people; the crack of a bat and tennis shoes pounding on an asphalt track.
We welcome longer hours of daylight.
We welcome our students' learning year coming to its culmination.
We welcome the new insights, facts, and concepts that have come together for them that broadened their mental and spiritual horizons.
All of these little resurrections of spring remind us of the greatest resurrections of all when Jesus rose from the dead. He restored joy to his family and friends, and announced joy to the world.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, with April 30th-May 6th designated as Safe Environment Week.
Certainly we acknowledge that we must work together, especially but not only during this designated month, to increase awareness about child abuse and neglect. We also recommit ourselves, as Catholic School educators, to doing all we can to promote the social and emotional well-being of children, youth, and families in the safe and nurturing environment of our Catholic school communities. During the week of April 30th-May 6th our teachers will be teaching a lesson on how our children can protect themselves and became more aware of their surroundings. Please see this handout from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Archdiocese of Milwaukee Safeguarding All of God's Family Safe Environment Week - Proclamation
Our Virtue for the month of May is Caring. We are working on treating other people with respect, recognizing that all are made in God's image and likeness.
Our Ford Fundraiser is this Sunday. For every test drive, we receive $30.00 for our school. It just doesn't get any easier that. Please sign up today.
The Souls for Catholic Education Walk will be Saturday, October 21st at Mount Mary University.
The money we raised this year went for more equipment for our early childhood playroom. We are looking for someone to chair this committee. There is not a lot of work involved. If you are interested, please call the office for more details.
Please click
here
for Archbishop Listecki's weekly "Love One Another" message.
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Office Notes
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8th grade Graduation Notes
This is just a reminder that the graduation fee of $55 is due on April 28 and the scholarship essay is due on May 5.
Yearbooks
If you ordered any photos from picture day in October you should be getting a yearbook. If you didn't order any photos of your child/children and would like a yearbook you can order one. The cost of a yearbook is $12.50. Please send the money to the office with your name and we will make sure that your child gets a yearbook at the end of the school year.
Library Week
Children's Book Week is May 1-5. Each year during this time we stress the importance of children having their own public library card. Miss Benson has a little prize for any student who shows her their library card anytime during the month of May.
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!
Wine & Chocolate Soiree
The School Sisters of Notre Dame invite you to a Wine & Chocolate Soiree, Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at Notre Dame of Elm Grove, 13105 Watertown Plank Road. Come for food and fun with an Italian flair. $60 per person includes authentic Italian food, decadent desserts, choice chocolates, fine wine, craft beers and a silent auction. Entertainment will be provided by The Sicilian Serenaders. Please register online at
www.ssndcp.org/wc/ndeg or call Sister Marcie Solms at 262-787-1038 by April 28th. Thank you!
Knights of Columbus/SMV Chicken Dinner
Please join us for the First Annual Knights of Columbus/St. Mary's Visitation Chicken Dinner Benefit.
On Friday, May 5, 2017, local council No. 3702 of the Knights of Columbus will hold a Chicken Dinner in the St. Mary's Parish Atrium from 4:30pm-7pm, in collaboration with St. Mary's Visitation School. Proceeds from the event will support the St. Mary's school library and the pro-life charitable and social activities of the Knights.
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John, Max and Sonali along with teacher, Kathy Biernat, of St. Mary's Visitation in Elm Grove, WI have been named national finalists in the 2nd annual Bright Schools Competition™. The competition is a collaborative effort of the National Sleep Foundation and the National Science Teachers Association that encourages students in grades 6-8 to explore the correlation between light and sleep and how it influences student health and performance. The Effect of Blue Light on Teenagers Sleep Team is one of 50 national finalist teams, chosen among 150 teams, made up of nearly 500 students from 53 schools.
Effect of Blue Light on Teenagers Sleep Team's winning project tried to determine how screen light (phones, computer, nooks, etc.) affect the sleeping patterns of teenagers.Their data did not give a clear answer to if blue light changes the number of hours someone sleeps, but it does compromise the patterns of a person's sleep. The line of linear regression suggests that 2 or more hours of blue light, worsens sleep to 6 (light, restless sleep) compared to subjects who were exposed to less blue light who had the sleep quality of 1 (deep, restful sleep.) Even though the progression is slight, it still proves that screen time makes sleeping patterns irregular.
It is crucial that people, especially students, put down their phones at least an hour before going to bed.
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Home & School News
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Teacher Appreciation Week
Home and School is planning a fun week to thank the teachers for all they do ...We need your help! Gift cards, Gift cards, Gift cards!
We are planning on having a random gift card picking for the teachers and hoping for each teacher to be able to pick multiple cards.
For Example: Sendiks, Target, Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowe's, World Market, Barnes and Noble, Starbucks, Colectivo, Chocolate Factory, Subway, Jimmy Johns, Culvers, Sweet Tooth, Parkside 23, Sparkle, ...
SMV has an abundance of scrip that would be perfect for this! There are current specials on $5.00 gift cards that would work great contact
marenkleinmann@gmail.com
. Any dollar amount is greatly appreciated! If you are short on time we will gladly accept monetary donations.
Or perhaps you received a gift card at the auction that you will never use??? Please consider donating these!
Please drop off in the office by April 28
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Ford Drive
DO YOU LIKE THE SMELL OF A NEW CAR?
Come test drive a new Ford vehicle on Sunday, April 30th from 8:00-12:30 in the school parking lot.
Earn $30 for St. Mary's Visitation School and get doughnuts and coffee for participating!
WHEN IS THE LAST TIME YOU HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR SCHOOL WITHOUT PURCHASING ANYTHING?
SIGN UP
TODAY for a 15 minute time slot! Or visit:
Dining Out Day
Mark your calendars! SMV Home and School is hosting a Dave & Buster's School Spirit Night on Tuesday, April 25th.
Dave & Buster's will give the school 10% of all sales on April 25th between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
Cookie Dough Pick Up!
Cookie dough will be ready for pick up after school, in the senior center on Friday, April 28th! The dough is perishable so please don't forget! If this pick up time does not work for you, please contact Lisa Volm,
volmlm@yahoo.com
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katy.e.cornell@gmail.com
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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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Christian Women Salad Supper
Gather your girlfriends for the Annual Christian Women Spring Salad Supper on Thursday, April 27 at 6:30pm in the Atrium. Join us for a fun evening of spring salads, wine and door prizes, come with your favorite salad to share! This year's speaker is Judy Hehr on "A Slave in her Kingdom, to a Servant in His." Judy is a spiritual motivator and inspirational speaker who uses her sense of humor and examples from her personal life struggles to make the connection between theology and reality in our daily lives. Seating is limited -- rsvp by sending your payment of $12/person (payable to Christian Women) to the parish office. We are happy to reserve a table of 8 for you, just indicate all names in your party along with your payment. Contact Sue Nowak with any questions, 262-617-2331 or snowak1@wi.rr.com.
Visitation Institute Spring Speakers
St. Mary's Visitation Institute welcomes two speakers this spring:
On Thursday, April 6, Fr. Cliff Ermantinger will speak on "The Trenches of our Lives: Spiritual Combat." On Thursday, May 4, Dr. Stephen Sharkey will speak on "Screen Time, Sacred Time: How is your Tech Use Affecting your Ability to Pray?" Each session will be held from 6:30-8pm in the SMV Parish Atrium. The cost is $10 per talk or $15 for both. For more information or to register, contact Josh Dieterich at the parish office, 262-782-4575 or jdieterich@stmaryeg.org.
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