Thursday, April 29th - First Communion Rehearsal, 6:30 PM
Friday, April 30th - Dollar Jean Day
Saturday, May 1st - First Holy Communion
Monday, May 3rd- Open Gym, Grade 6
Tuesday, May 4th-Open Gym, Grades 4 & 5
Tuesday, May 4th - May Crowning, 6:30 PM
Thursday, May 6th - Open Gym, Grades 7 & 8
Friday, May 7th - Muffins for Mom, drive through during morning drop off
Friday, May 7th - Parish Fish Fry, 4-7 PM
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Family Prayer
Fifth Sunday of Easter
The church was at peace.
- In the reading for the Acts of the Apostles, the disciples were unwilling to believe in Paul's radical conversion.
- Through the influence of Barnabas, the disciples come to believe in the conversion of a former enemy.
- The early Church begins to learn the strength of God's grace and forgiveness.
We are called to believe and to love one another.
- The passage from the First Letter of John declares that if we truly live in God, we will love in deed as well as word.
- Our task is to live in the life of Christ.
- We are able to do this through the Spirit given to us.
I am the vine.
- The image of Jesus as the vine presented in today's Gospel comes from the figure of the vine common in the Old Testament.
- Jesus, the vine, is the source of life for his disciples.
- Life in Christ results in good works in the lives of his followers.
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A Message from Mrs. Laidlaw Otto
Dear SJE Families,
When you work in a school for as long as I have, your seasons tend to get mixed up. Fall becomes the time of new beginnings, and spring brings the winds of change, leading up to the endings that early summer brings. Teachers embrace these changes, knowing that they will lead to the blessings of watching our children grow. Our newsletter today includes a note from your new principal, Mr. Ben Oberdorf. As I am preparing for the next chapter in my life, Mr. Oberdorf is looking forward to starting his next chapter here. I can’t wait for you to meet him.
Our second grade teacher, Mrs. Patti Knowski, has informed me of her decision to retire at the completion of the current school year. Mrs. Knowski began teaching at SJE in September, 2017. Throughout her time here, she has been a great asset to our primary program. She happily accepted the responsibility for preparing her students for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, and has done a consistently amazing job of this even when faced with virtual learning.
Mr. Oberdorf and I will be working together to hire a new second grade teacher. We will begin our search for Mrs. Knowski’s replacement immediately, and will provide you with updated information about the new staff member as soon as it becomes available.
Although we will miss Mrs. Knowski, we wish her only the best in retirement. We hope she finds good health and God’s blessings in her new pursuits, and we even look forward to welcoming her back for a visit now and then.
Together in God's Name,
Mary Laidlaw Otto
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Congratulations to the
following students
who will be receiving
First Holy Communion on Saturday!
Ava C.
Hayley G.
Sophia M.
Eliezer M.
Alaina P.
Mace T.
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A Message from Mr. Oberdorf
It is with great enthusiasm that I am joining the St. John the Evangelist community as principal beginning with the 2021-22 school year. I look forward to serving you as we grow in faith and knowledge. I became an educator 17 years ago with the goal of making the world a better place one student at a time. I still have the same goal today. I want to be a part of a team that provides a Christ centered, stimulating, challenging, and safe learning environment that will develop future leaders. I am comfortable working with students of all ages and enjoy guiding students to successful outcomes. I have provided teachers support and coaching throughout my years in education, and look forward to continuing to help others develop their talents to best serve our students. I enjoy interacting with people and look forward to developing strong, positive relationships with you to help our St. John’s community to grow spiritually and academically.
I have also coached various sports to varying age groups starting with my nephew’s baseball team in 1998. I have continued to coach to this day. The satisfaction I received from coaching was a big part of me becoming an educator. I enjoy the growth of the individual as well as the growth of the team. Through coaching I felt as though I was making a difference in the world. This desire to be a difference maker is what led me to a career in education. Although this desire drives my actions each day, a greater driving force for me is my family.
I live in St. Francis with my wife and we have two grown children. My daughter, Marissa, is an echocardiographer at Froedtert and my son, Bradley, recently left the Navy after serving 11 years protecting and serving our country. He will be moving back to Wisconsin at the end of April to start his new career. He and his wife have one child, Brady Benjamin, born March 29, 2021, making me and my wife grandparents for the first time. We are so excited!
I look forward to meeting all of you. I thank you for welcoming me into your community and providing me with the honor to teach your children and lead the school community. It is my pleasure to serve you as principal next school year.
Sincerely,
Ben Oberdorf
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Hot Lunch Program Update
We have been notified that the USDA SSO program will continue through the next school year. This means that as part of the National School Lunch Program, all of our students, regardless of income level, can eat hot lunch for free throughout the 2021 - 2022 school year.
Students who bring a cold lunch to school will still have the option to purchase milk at $.40 per carton.
Also, please note that tomorrow's lunch (4/30/21) has been changed. Here is what we will be serving:
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Pizza Dippers w/Marinara Sauce
- Hash Browns
- Juice Cup
- Milk
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Safe Environment Resources
Here is another Safe Environment Resource, provided by the USCCB:
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After School Care Helper Needed
We are in immediate need of a temporary after school care helper to fill a position through the end of the current school year. Hours are from 2:30 until 6:00 PM (or until the last student goes home) each school day. Please call the school office at 414-321-8540 for more information.
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Spring Gallery Night
Have you marked your calendar yet for our spring gallery night, to be held on Thursday, May 13? Mr. Oberdorf will be attending, so this is your chance to meet our new principal.
Don't forget to start some art of your own, so that we can include it in the gallery. See the invitation for more information.
The event will be held in-person, by appointment. Mark your calendar now. You won’t want to miss this return to in-school family events.
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Shorts Season is Here!
Students may wear uniform shorts to school beginning Monday, May 3rd. Please remember the following uniform guidelines:
- Shorts may be no shorter than 3 inches above the top of the knee.
- Shorts may not be worn to school on mass days. Students may wear long pants or skirts/jumpers on mass days.
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Athletic Board Meeting
The Athletic Board will meet on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 6:00 PM in the gym. Parents who are interested in joining the athletic board are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Becky Buscher at AD@sje.k12.wi.us.
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Come to our Drive-Thru Fish Fry
Enter on 84th Street Only
(4:00-7:00 p.m.)
You can order any number of menu items: A, B, C, or D, but please, no substitutions. All dinners will be prepared as ordered and are served “drive-thru” only. We are adhering to safe and strict food-handling procedures and social distancing practices.
- (A) Fried Fish (3 pieces) with French Fries
- (B) Fried Fish (3 pieces) with Parsley Potatoes
- (C) Baked Fish (3 pieces) with French Fries
- (D) Baked Fish (3 pieces) with Parsley Potatoes
Dinners include coleslaw, applesauce, tartar sauce,
bread, butter, and dessert.
All this for $11.00 per meal.
Extra pieces of fish $2.00 each (limit 2 per dinner)
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St. John the Evangelist School
414-321-8540
Fax: 414-321-4450
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