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414-249-5048
elmbrook@goriteway.com
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K5 enjoying the playroom Cafe'
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Save the Date
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April 27
4th grade Parade of States
April 29
Ford Fundraiser
May 1
8th grade Spanish Field Trip
K3/K4 Preview Night
May 2
4th Grade to the State Capitol
May 3
Principal for a Day
5th Grade DARE Day
May 6
First Communion
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| Grade 3 at the Brookfield Survive Alive House |
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7th graders dissecting frogs
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| K4 enjoying the last of the snow for the season |
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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 26, 2018
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Dear Families,
Don't forget, this Sunday is the Uptown Fundraiser. Hope to see you there.
Mrs. Diane Schlosser has informed me that she will not be returning next year as our Afterschool Care Assistant. We thank her for her service to our families. She has played such an important role here at SMV. We are looking for someone to fill this spot. The job is 3 days a week from 2:30-6:00 or until the last child leaves. Please give me a call for more information if you are interested.
Mrs. Mary Kau our cook has let me know that she will not be returning next year. If you are interested or know someone please contact Courtney Falk, our Hot Lunch Coordinator, at
cfalk@stmaryeg.org. Click
here for the job description.
Faithfully,
Mrs. Mary Tretow
Principal
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Calling all singers, dancers, gymnasts, magicians, poets, actors, instrumentalists, and talented students of all kinds! The annual SMV Talent Show is coming up Wednesday, May 16th, and we want to see and celebrate your God-given gifts. Auditions will be held with Mrs. Luy in the coming days so be sure to get your orange audition form in ASAP. An electronic copy of this form is attached to this page, so print it out and return it to your teacher by next Monday, April 30th. We will have two talent showings on Wednesday, May 16th, at 1:00p.m. and 6:30p.m in the school gym. Be sure to invite your family and friends to come see your special talent. Thank you for sharing your talent with our school community.
SMV's Yearbooks
If you didn't order any photos of your child in November, you will not be getting a SMV yearbook. If you are not sure if you are getting a year book, please contact the school office. Please let the school office know if you would like to order a yearbook. A form will be sent home and needs to be returned as soon as possible. The cost of the year book is $12.50, payment also needs to be sent in with the form.
Shorts Season
According to the Parent/Student Handbook students may begin to wear shorts begining May 1.
Help St. Mary's Visitation by Shopping!
Our friends at Twigs are donating 10% of your shopping on Wednesday, May 2nd if you mention SMV. Refreshments will be served between 6 - 8 pm to create a shopping party at The Corners of Brookfield Store at 245 High Street. Check out their website at
http://www.shoptwigs.com/
. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Newman at 1kimberlynewman@gmail.com.
NEW Items for Babies/Toddlers Needed!
In April, SMV's
5:11
Day project is collecting new items for babies and toddlers throughout April for the Women's Care Center of Milwaukee. Please bring any of the following new items to the collection site in the school atrium: new clothing (newborn to 5T), diapers and pull-ups, diaper bags, baby wipes and toiletries, baby carriers, strollers and car seats. In addition, checks to Women's Care Center of Milwaukee are most welcome!
Located on Farwell Ave. in Milwaukee, Women's Care Center is a unique, unconditionally loving counseling magnet for pregnant women in need. Your donations help sustain the WCC as a beacon for hope for abortion-vulnerable women. This important support and love help at risk women make courageous choices for life. Over 92% of those who receive counseling and an ultrasound choose life for their babies. But it doesn't stop there -- WCC offers education, classes and counseling so women become better parents and create more nurturing and self-sufficient families. WCC thanks you for your support and generosity!
The Makerspace is in need of sewing supplies: needles and thread.
Thank you to everyone who has donated items! The students really appreciate it!
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Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is the week of May 7th. Please help us show appreciation for our teahers by signtng up for recess duty. Please click
here to sign up. Look for more information from the room moms about how your children's classes are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week.
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As spring is finally upon us, so is track season at SMV! SMV wants to give a huge shout out to Mr. Paul Schmidt who has been coaching the track program since 2013! Coach Schmidt has assembled a great group of colleagues who devote many of their weeknights and weekends to keep our kids running- thank you to Mike Schmainda, Tom Mindy, Tony Borino, Iggy Smetek, and Matt Hynek!
The track season runs from mid April through the end of May during which the runners can participate in up to 5 meets. Thank you Coach Schmidt and team for providing a great opportunity to over 75 SMV students!
And with that you will find a few things that are
Positively SMV!
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Parish News
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Please Join Us....
St. Mary's Visitation Playgroup
Sundays 10-11am:
April 29, 2018
May 20, 2018
Who: Parishioners and prospective parishioners with children ages 0-5
What: Open play, kid-friendly snacks, crafts, coffee and conversation
When: 10am-11am
Where: SMV "The Attic"-not really an attic but a really cool space used for Catholic Formation classes.** (If the weather is nice enough, we will use the amazing playground just outside of the Attic near the school.)
**After 9am Mass, meet at the front of the church near the altar and our volunteers will guide you through the tunnel. Coming from the outside? From the main parish parking lot, look for "The Attic" sign between the parish rectory and school patio/K3 room (behind the facility garage.)
Please contact Katie Carnell (Kasdorfk@yahoo.com) or Monica Schmidt (monica.e.schmidt@gmail.com) with questions.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School at St. Mary's Visitation is a fun faith filled week for children entering grades K3 through 5th. A day at VBS includes crafts, Bible quest, music, acting, snack, and games. Our mission is to provide an exciting environment for children to learn about Christ while also growing in their faith.
Please note three year olds must be potty trained in order to attend.
Families with more than 3 children will be offered the family price ($120). This will be reflected through a refund directly to your payment method after your registration has been completed and you have paid in full.
VBS 2018 information and registration link for attendees and volunteers in virtual backpack.
Jr. HIgh Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are need to plan, set up, and run this parish summer program. It is also a great way to earn all of your service hours for Jr. High before school even begins next year. Please click
here if you are interested in volunteering at
Ballpark Day of Faith
This event involves a mass, a tailgate and tickets to the Brewer game on Sunday June 24th. It's a great event and has been growing in popularity each year. The purpose of the event is to make faith relevant in every day life by bringing Christ into the public square through shared pastimes of professional sports and entertainment.
For those interested in buying tickets, they can be purchased at the website:
www.dayoffaith.com
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Mission & Catholic Identity
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