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Fritz is busy making his sea turtle
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Save the Date
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March 29
Living Stations
School Dismissed at 11
March 30
Good Friday
April 1
Easter
April 9
School Resumes
DARE Day for 5th graders
April 11
Jr. High Art Day
Spiriti Wear Day
Vision Screening for K3-K5
Report Cards go Home
April 12
Jr. High Art Day
Vision Screening for K3-K5
April 13
8th grade Parent/Student Basketball Game
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| 6th graders learning about different kinds of flight |
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| Thanks to everyone who help with filling the Capuchin Bags |
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| Second Graders making umbrellas for the April Showers |
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Third Graders at a retreat during this Holy Season
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| Seventh Grade fashion show during Spanish class |
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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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Living Stations performed by the 8th graders today at 9:45 all are welcomed
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Principal Notes March 29, 2018
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Dear Families,
We are beginning to finally see the signs of spring. The days are getting longer, the sun is shining and we are slowing, oh, so very slowly warming up. Soon we will be moving from the dark season of Lent into the brilliant light of the Easter season.
Please join us today, Holy Thursday at 9:45 in church where our 8
th
graders, under the guidance of Mr. Newman, continue the tradition of performing the Living Stations.
Financial Assistance is available, based on need, to active contributing parish families. Need determination takes into account various factors that affect a family's available funds, as well as a family's gifts of time and talent. We have contracted with FACTS to provide us with a fair, impartial, confidential and consistent analysis of each financial aid application. This application is available as a link on the school website. Applications must be submitted by May 15, 2018 and are the only way to be considered for tuition assistance from the parish for the 2018-2019 school year.
Today is our last day of school before the Easter break. Enjoy your time off. Rest, relax and come back ready to finish up the school year. The school office will be closed during this time. We will see you back on Monday, April 9th.
Have a Blessed Triduum and Happy Easter!
Faithfully,
Mrs. Mary Tretow
Principal
Happy Easter from Mrs. Schneider's K5 class
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Hot Lunch Flash Raffle
Wouldn't it be great to get back from Easter break to find that your lunch balances are thriving and don't need attention for awhile? And wouldn't it be super if you got a little bonus just for doing that? You can! Every child account that has a positive (that is, above zero) balance by the time the kids are dismissed for break will be entered into a raffle for a bonus $50 added to their lunch account! The winner will be randomly selected from those that qualify and announced in the first VB after break. All you need to do is make sure your accounts are positive
next Thursday, and they will be entered to win. Have a great break, and enjoy coming back to a healthy balance!
The Makerspace is in need of Tacky Glue and googly eyes. Thank you to everyone who has donated items! The students really appreciate it!
8th graders testing the friction on the bottom of their shoes
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Have you noticed a new event on the recently published school calendar?
For the 2018-2019 school year, St. Mary's Home & School Committee has decided to change up the fundraising process and host a DANCE-A-THON!!
This DANCE-A-THON will replace the previous fundraising efforts, magazine and cookie dough sales.
Reasons for moving to a DANCE-A-THON fundraiser
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Fun, community building, family event (Students, Teachers, Faculty and Parents will all be involved.)
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100% of d
onations go directly to the school.
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Donations are tax deductible. Donation receipts will be provided.
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One single fundraiser event to coordinate vs. multiple activities.
St. Mary's Home & School is a critical part of our school operating structure. H&S supports Teachers, Enrichment, Arts, Technology, School Events, Building Maintenance. Spiritual Growth, and Community Spirit. We hope the school community will embrace this new direction of fundraising. As always, these events take volunteer support. Watch for upcoming communications and ways to get involved.
SAVE THE DATE: SMV DANCE-A-THON, Friday, September 28, 2018.
K3 Students having a great time painting with food.
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This, fellow parents, grandparents and friends of SMV, is the perfect example of what makes our school awesome! This was a post on the St Mary's parents Facebook page-
A SMV Mom giving thanks for our wonderful teachers and parents.
We are all so blessed to be a part of such a wonderful community- one where people share their gratitude and support one another in many different ways. Thank you Paula Downs for sharing the SMV spirit with our Facebook friends!
And with that you will find a few things that are
Positively SMV!
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Congratulations to Felicity Giampietro, Jonathan Harmeyer, Joseph Harmeyer, and Andrew Hodermann for qualifying for the History Bee National Finals, to be held in Atlanta the weekend of June 1. They all competed on Monday night at Wisconsin Lutheran HS in the History Bee Regional Competition. Special mention for Felicity, who made it to the Final Round of the Grade 7 Regional Competition, and to Joseph who made it to the Final Round of the Grade 6 Regional Competition.
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Atheletic News
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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, 2017 and 2013 WI PGA Teacher of the Year, led the 2004 US Open after the first round (finished tied for 31st). Returning assistant instructors (both students of David) will be Abby Cavaini, 2017 WI Girls Junior Player of the Year (shot 60 in an 18-hole high school tournament) and Jack Schultz, 2017 WI Amateur Player of the Year. Following are details:
- 5 weekly group lessons and range balls (short game and swing instruction)
- Lessons on Thursdays and Fridays at Storms range in Brookfield - May 3 and ending June 1 (rain dates rescheduled)
- Choose Thursdays or Fridays at 4 PM (5 PM sessions may be offered depending on turnout)
- Cost will be $80 each for all lessons and range balls
- Program open to 1st grade and above
- Kids should bring their own clubs (limited amount of extra equipment available)
Congratulations to the 7th grade boys team for taking 1st place in their division-way to go!!!
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Parish News
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Please Join Us....
St. Mary's Visitation Playgroup
Sundays 10-11am:
April 29, 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.
Good Grief 12 Week Bereavement Support Group
Are you ready to move forward in your grief journey?
Would you like to smile again?
Consider joining our St. Mary's Good Grief Support Group.
Certified Grief Counselor, Deacon Tom Binder,
will lead a 12 consecutive week support group beginning
Tuesday, April 10th from
10 am to 11:30 am in the Atrium Library.
A few of the topics that will be discussed include:
The Difference Between Grief and Mourning; Special Days
and Holidays; Expectations vs. Reality; Guilt, Regret,
Self-Blame; Grief Bursts; and Developing a new Self-Identity.
A 12 week commitment to the class is very important.
Class size is limited. Registration required.
Contact Mary Sue at the Parish Office,
262-782-4575 or msprotz@stmaryeg.org
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.
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Mission & Catholic Identity
Effective 2016-2021
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