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GoRiteway
414-249-5048
elmbrook@goriteway.com
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The Georges' in K3 are using a story tube for the song 5 Green and Speckled Frogs.
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Mrs. Smrz read "Under the Umbrella" to her students for U Week. They asked to gather a group of "friends" to put Under something. Here's Lily under her umbrella with her friends!
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Save the Date
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May 13
Spirit Wear Day
May 22
Last day for K3, K4 and K5
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Miss Pospyhalla's 7th grade class acting a little silly on photo day
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Abby is enjoying her video time with Mrs. Lewis
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Mrs. Schneider went to all of her student's homes to show how much she misses them.
Some of the students really miss her.
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Mission and Catholic Identity 2016-2021
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Use Amazon smile and help support SMV
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| Mrs. B and Mrs. Kesler are making signs for today's 8th grade graduation parade. |
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Principal Notes May 7, 2020
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Dear Families,
This year, I asked all the teachers to pick a Saint for their classroom. Someone who would guide them and their students on the journey for the year. A Saint that they could pray to for guidance and protection. Little did I know that the Saint I picked would be someone who I would look to for not only daily guidance, but for courage and comfort during this time. My Saint is Mary, Undoer of Knots. Since this all started I have been praying her novena. If you have knots in your life that need to be unraveled, look up her prayer. I have never been disappointed.
Ask your children tonight who their classroom Saint is and have them say a prayer to their Saint.
Everyday there is more information related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the news. One of the questions I get asked often is "will we come back to school in the fall? I'm not sure anyone for sure knows the answer yet. What I can tell you is that we are planning as if we are returning on time. It might look a little different as we make safety our first priority, but we will all be excited to welcome you back! The teachers and I miss you terribly.
The letter about grading went out this week. That letter will be attached to your child's report card as documentation of the COVID -19 pandemic and why the report card was different for 4th quarter. It will become part of their permanent file.
Each year the Archdiocese of Milwaukee requires all children and youth from Kindergarten through 12th grade to be taught a Safe Environment lesson. Please click on this linkfor a letter from me and the Safe Environment lessons.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. I forgot to add this last week. Please click here for some excellent resources.
We are still taking registrations for the 2020-2021 school year. I have had several new families registering with us. If you know anyone interested in St. Mary's, please have them call the school office or email me. We can not do tours, but I would be happy to talk with anyone.
I continue to keep you all in my prayers. One of my biggest blessings right now is you and the St. Mary's community. I cannot think of a better time to be part of a faith filled community like ours.
Faithfully,
Mary Tretow
Principal
mtretow@stmaryeg.org
Happy Mothers' Day from Mrs. Schneider's class
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Another way to help St. Mary's Visitation
Need help with all of your photos on your phones? Want to create something special for Grandma and Grandpa? Need help with your Christmas cards? We have the thing just for you. We will be working with Shutterfly to earn extra money for St. Mary's Visitation. All you need to do is go to this
website and away you go.
Children's Book Week
During the second week of May we typically celebrate Children's Book Week at school with a variety of book related activities. If you need a break from your online lessons and assignments, take a look at the attached
link that directs you to some fun author and illustrator created activities.
Here are some interesting statistics about our own SMV library:
Number of books in library - 12,103
Top 5 books (or series) in popularity - Dog Man, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Fly Guy, Land of Stories, Who Would Win?
8th graders with the highest number of books checked out since K4 - Jordan Murray (382), Mason Medved, Max Mindy, Joey Spano, Mauren Schlifske
Top library checkouts since K4 excluding 8th graders - Adrienne Eberle (437), Elise Kleinman, Sarah Walters, Callaghan Olbrantz, Marylin Lowden
SMV students love our library and are looking forward to the day we can be back!
More Good News
Last week we reminded you that the Wauwatosa Public Library and New Berlin Public Library are both open for curbside pick-up of library books. This week the Brookfield Library and Elm Grove Library have joined the ranks of libraries offering this service. You can place a hold over the phone or view other options on the website. You will receive pick up instructions. Don't forget you can always download digital books from your public library.
Photos Needed
Parents please keep sending photos of you and your child during this time. We would love to share them on Facebook.
Mother Mary Katherine and Sister Elizabeth Ann are having tea in honor of all mothers. Happy Mother's Day
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SMV is blessed to have an amazing k3 program, led by the wonderful Mrs. Maggie Lewis. Mrs. Lewis has been the k3 teacher for the past 3 years. She and her husband Chris have 3 children, all of whom attend SMV. Jacob is in 4th grade, Paul is in 1st grade and Clara is in k4. In her free time, Mrs. Lewis loves to garden and spend time outside with her family. She is also part of the linen ministry in the church and helps to clean the church altar linens. Mrs. Lewis loves teaching "our school's youngest learners because they have such an excitement for learning and a natural curiosity about the world." As Mrs. Lewis says, "Learning is a lot of fun in k3!" Thank you Mrs. Lewis for sharing your enthusiasm for learning with the littlest students at SMV. You definitely make SMV and k3 an amazing place to be!
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I am staying SMV Strong with emails and pictures from my K4 Kiddos. I have also had a few visits from my families, which always makes my day!--Ms. Lesnjak.
We stay SMV strong by praying the morning prayer, mission statement, and pledge every morning. We stay in contact with our teachers and friends electronically, take time for music and P.E., and are sure to pray along with Mass online every Sunday.--Mr. Falk
I have been staying SMV strong by finding something positive every day-kind words from a student, more quality time with my family, completing a home improvement project, rediscovering old books, puzzles, and photos, getting outdoors, and saying prayers of gratitude. --Mrs. Parks
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The week of VBS for 2020 is cancelled.
HOWEVER...the theme is still relevant and we can sing!!!
Parish E-Bulletin
If you do not currently receive the parish E-Bulletin, please share your email by following the link below. Until SMV parishioners are able to gather for Mass in church again, Fr. Peter and Fr. John are recording a Mass for the upcoming weekends. The link to view the Mass is included in a special E-Bulletin which is sent to parishioners Saturday evening. If you know someone who would also like to receive this bulletin, please pass this along! Sign up
here.
Message from Josh Dietrich
Josh Dietrich, Director of Catholic Formation, is sharing his recordings of the study of the Catechism of the Catholic Church that has been offered at St. Mary's Visitation Parish. He began the study in the fall and now in the spring they are continuing on the second part of the Catechism which focuses on Liturgy and Sacraments. Each week he unpacked a portion of that section together in study, prayer, and discussion.
https://1drv.ms/p/s!AunoaykrBitHdaLpgpDI5JUCnI4?e=bl9Ota
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Elmbrook Boys Volleyball Program
Registration for the 2020 Elmbrook Boys Volleyball Program is NOW OPEN ! Our program is open to boys entering 5th - 8th grade in Fall 2020 who attend an
Elmbrook School or a surrounding private school within the Elmbrook School District.
Upward Flag Football & Cheerleading
Registration is open now for Upward Flag Football & Cheerleading this fall at Brookfield Lutheran Church. Kids in grades 1st - 8th during the 2020-21 school year are able to participate. Details can be found at either of these links: registration.upward.org or at brookfieldlutheran.org.
Concession Stand Duty
SMV Athletics is looking for someone to take over the concession stand duty assignment job starting in the fall of 2020. This is a great job for someone that does not want to have a concession stand duty assignment!! It requires creating a sign up genius for the volleyball and basketball seasons and filling the spots with athletic student's parents. You will also be part of the Athletic Board which meets 2 or 3 times throughout the school year. Katy Cornell will be happy to work with you on the transition. Please reach out to Katy if you are interested at 262.391.4044
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