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GoRiteway
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elmbrook@goriteway.com
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7th graders learning the name of the body parts in Spanish class
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Save the Date
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May 3
4th grade Parade of States
May 6
MAP Testing Begins
5th grade Human Growth and Development
May 7
K3 & K4 Open House
May 8
Spirit Wear Day
8th Grade Parent/Student Basketball Game
May 9
May Crowning
May 10
Grandparents/Grandfriends Day
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Mission and Catholic Identity 2016-2021
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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 2, 2019
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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.
This weekend our 2
nd
graders will be making their First Holy Communion. Please keep them in your prayers as they grow closer to Jesus on their faith journey.
Just a reminder, grades K5-8th grade will start MAPS testing on Monday.
During the month of May, we as Catholics traditionally honor Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth. To celebrate Mary's devotion to Christ, we will once again be crowning her. This year, St. Mary's Visitation May Crowning will take place May 9th at 6:30. This special devotion will feature participation by our 8th graders as they take their first step to say farewell to St. Mary's Visitation school, and our parish second graders will also participate in recognition of their First Holy Communion. This is a wonderful tradition and a terrific way to celebrate the month of Mary.
Mr. Rik De Graves has informed me that after six years of taking care of our students after school, he will be retiring as our Afterschool Care Coordinator. We thank him for his service to our families. He has played such an important role here at SMV. He will be greatly missed. Mrs. Gina Lambie will be taking over the position for next year.
There will be no mass on 8:00 on Tuesday. Fr. Peter will be at the Spring Priest Assembly.
Mrs. Mary Tretow
Principal
Third graders studying fossils in science class
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Message from the SMV library:
Every spring we encourage all children to make sure they have a library card from their local public library. This will enable them to enjoy summer reading when they do not have access to our school library. Children's Book Week is April 29-May 3. All children can receive a special prize by showing their library card to Miss Benson beginning that week and continuing to the end of the school year. Now is the time to get a library card if you don't already have one!
School Yearbooks
Every student who ordered photos from Mortenson in the fall will receive a yearbook. If you did not order any photos and would like a yearbook there are order forms in the office.
Makerspace Items Needed
Please send in duct tape, Clorox wipes, jars and containers, feathers, craft sticks, Bendaroos, pipe cleaners, sequins, q-tips, egg cartons, and any other craft supplies. Thank you!!
Give your child a shout out in the Beauty and the Beast Jr. playbill for just $1.00! If you would like to submit a congratulatory message for your child, please complete this form and bring it to the office with $1.00 by Friday, May 3rd.
Beauty and the Beast Jr. Spring Performances...
Friday, May 10th:
K4 - 2nd graders sing for Grandparents Day in the gym following school Mass
Wednesday, May 15th:
Band Concert and Beauty and the Beast Jr. musical at 12:30 and 6:30 pm in the gym
*The musical includes all 6th-8th graders and any 3rd-5th graders who signed up to be in the Ensemble.
Venture V MKE
This year Kate Swietlik is in a leadership program for Catholic young women called Venture. In this program, they are split into groups, and each group has to come up with a project that will impact the community. Kate's group is hosting a 5K Fun Run/Walk to support the Women's Care Center in Milwaukee, a ProLife Organization. It would be great if the families at SMV heard about this and came to support the cause. Thanks for your help! Attached is a flier for more information. Venture V MKE
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Calling all parents! I'd love to help you find a way to give of your time and talent at St. Marys! Take a moment and fill out this google doc! Many hands make light work! Let's make 2019/2020 EPIC!
Home & School Volunteers
Please lend a hand at the next Culver's Dine Out event on May 21st. We will need adults to help out from 5-8pm (junior high students also
welcome
to finish up their volunteer hours with a parent). Please let me know if you're interested.
Please also be on the look-out for volunteer sign-ups for Field Day!
Thank you all for your continued support!
Rebecca Mindy
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Warmer temperatures and rainy days must mean we have entered spring and SMV track season! This year, the track team is coached by Mr. Tom Mindy with the assistance of several other dedicated volunteers. Many thanks to: Patrick Costigan, Julia Costigan, Natalie Mussatto, Brad Conners, Mike Schmainda, Matt Hynek, Sharon Haas and Amy Henry. Thank you all for offering to share you time and talent with our track stars!
Mr. Tom Mindy has also recently filled the Athletic Director position. As such, you will see Tom at many athletic events next year. Thank you Tom for your dedication to our school and athletic program!
And with that you will find a few things that are Positively SMV!
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Track Updates
Practice this week is at Brookfield East Tuesday, April 30 and Thursday, May 2. 530-7. Dress warmly, bring water.
Meet this weekend is at Brookfield East. Meet starts Friday night and runs through Saturday at roughly 4pm. Final entries and times to be distributed Thursday morning. Say a prayer to keep all the kids safe and injury free as they compete. Stop by any time if you have a 4th grader and want to see what track is all about. Spectators also welcome for your kids! We'll have a tent at this meet. I won't be sitting in it, but the kids can put their stuff in there as they compete. Coaches relay starts at 9am on Saturday. Come cheer on the team of Conners, Costigan, Mindy and Mussatto, as we try to take the travelling trophy from much younger coaches and not get hurt....
I still need 2 volunteers for the high jump, 8:45am - 12:15pm at the meet on 5/4. No experience necessary. Thanks Laura and Mia for signing up already!
5/10-5/11 meet link below. Please sign up by Sunday, 5/5. Sign up is super easy, you can do it on your smartphone...
Thanks to my coaches for their continued dedication...Conners, Costigan, Haas, Henry, Hynek, Mussatto, Schmainda
Tom Mindy
414 467 6864
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