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GoRiteway
414-249-5048
elmbrook@goriteway.com
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K3 Fingerpainting
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K5 doing watercolors
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Save the Date
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November 25
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences
November 26
NO SCHOOL
Parent/Student/Teacher Confernces
November 27-29
NO SCHOOL
Happy Thanksgiving
December 3
Picture re-take day
December 8
Breakfast with St. Nicholas
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First graders making a stained glass art project
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5th graders working together to solve some math problems
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Mission and Catholic Identity 2016-2021
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| Teachers having a Random Act of Kindness Staffsgiving lunch |
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Use Amazon smile and help support SMV
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| 8th graders putting together the Thanks for giving bags. |
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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 November 21, 2019
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Dear SMV Families,
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. As we reflect on the many things for which we are thankful, I want to share a few of mine with you. I am thankful for our students who come to school every day, ready to learn. They give us a daily reminder of what is important and why we are here. I am thankful for the support of the parents in creating a wonderful partnership with us. I am thankful for Fr. Peter, Fr. John and St. Mary's parishioners, the teachers, our school secretary, classroom aides, the parish staff, the lunchroom staff, the bus drivers, and the Afterschool staff. I am also thankful for our volunteers who enthusiastically contribute so much to our school. There are so many people that work behind the scenes on a daily basis that make this a wonderful place. Not a day goes by that I am not amazed how God is working through all of us so that his voice can be heard. I witness random acts of kindness all day. Not just from our students and staff, but from all that enter our building. I am thankful to be here at St. Mary's and be a part of this loving community. My life is better because of all of you.
Thank you to everyone that contributed to the Thanksgiving Drive. We were able to make 16 baskets that were delivered yesterday to those in need.
Congratulations to Mrs. Biernat, our Jr. High Science teacher. She was awarded the Army Educational Outreach Educator of the Year. The whole school was able to see her accept the award as we were able to do it through a
zoom presentation from Washington D.C.
When we come back from Thanksgiving vacation, it will be the first week of Advent. This year our theme will be "Jesus is at the Heart of Advent." Please click here to see all the wonderful things we will be doing to celebrate Advent this year.
Just a reminder, the students only have school on Monday, November 25th. See you at conferences.
This year, we have a new report card for grades 1-8 that all Archdiocese of Milwaukee schools are using. All schools in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will be switching fully to Standards Based Grading for next year. This new report card will help us transition to this new grading system for
next year.
I will be putting information from time to time in Virtual Backpack to help you understand where we are going with this change.
STANDARDS BASED GRADING
Why are we changing to standards-based grading?
Traditional grading scales which are based on points and percentages only serve to rank and order students. This system of grading emphasizes the outcome (grade/GPA) rather than the learning experience. A standards-based grading system does not rank students but rather focuses on growth. Students are assessed on clearly defined learning goals that are aligned with state standards. They are offered multiple opportunities and various ways to demonstrate proficiency and track their progress towards learning goals. Traditional grades combine many elements to determine a final grade that can include: test scores, quizzes, homework, class participation, and extra credit. Standards-based grading separates these elements so parents know exactly what their child knows and is able to do. In a traditional grading system, a parent may not know whether their child received a low grade because he needs academic help or if he just can't remember to turn in his homework. Standards-based grading uses clear learning targets that allows teachers to grade for growth and provide parents with more
detailed information.
Faithfully Yours,
Mrs. Mary Tretow
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Lost and Found
The lost and found table is growing at St. Mary's. Please stop in and see if anything belongs to you and your child. During the Christmas break the lost and found items will be donated to the SMV Thrift shop.
SMV Office Christmas Tree
Every year we ask the parents to help decorate our Christmas Tree. If you would like to donate an ornament please put your family name and the year on it. Then come and look at all the ornaments on the SMV Christmas tree.
Angel Tree
Please stop in the school atrium and take a tag from our Angel Tree. This is a parish-wide outreach ministry which provides clothing, toys, games, personal items to children, adults and organizations in need during this Christmas season. Each tag on the Angle Tree can range in value from $20.00-$75.00. Donated items should be returned to the Angel Giving Tree in the school atrium by Monday, November 25th.
Jr. High Athletes
The Medical College of Wisconsin has been enrolling student-athletes to participate in various studies of concussion and sports participation for over 25 years. They have a new project in which they are enrolling middle school male and female student athletes from a variety of sports.
Please click
here to see a brief summary of the study and details on how to participate.
Breakfast with St. Nicholas
New this year St. Mary's Visitation Christian Women are sponsoring Breakfast with St. Nicholas. Please click
here for more information.
Picture retake day
Picture retake day is December 3, 2019 beginning at 8:30. If you choose to have your child retake their school photo all you need to do is to have your child bring their current photo with them to school on December 3. This day is also for students who missed the first picture day. If you need any order forms please stop in the school office. Those students who are having a retake will be allowed to dress up for that day.
Christmas Concert
You're invited to this year's Christmas concert at SMV!
Our band and students in K3 through 5th grades will perform for you on Tuesday, December 10th. Concerts will be held in the SMV gym at 1:00 and 6:30 pm.
Students should wear dress clothes for the evening performance and meet in their homeroom classrooms between 6:00 and 6:15 pm before the concert.
2019-2020 Geo Bee Finalists
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Get Ready for the Holidays with SCRIP
Using SCRIP is an easy way to contribute to the SMV Angel Tree. Grab a gift card tag and send your check with the tag into the school office attn Maren Kleinmann. We'll order the gift cards via SCRIP. (Or just send in a check and we'll get the tag for you.) Thank you for contributing to this special program.
LAST SCRIP ORDER BEFORE CHRISTMAS for physical gift cards: Monday Dec 9th 8am, delivery by Thursday Dec 12. Lots of cards, including low denomination cards, are available in the school office inventory, stop by with cash or check.
In Appreciation Fund
This is just a reminder while you're getting organized for this upcoming weekend, to add the In Appreciation Fund to your "to do" list! Let's thank our fantastic SMV staff for all of their hard work!!!!!
Rebecca Mindy and Amy Amy Hackel Van Ellls
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The SMV Oktoberfest Annual Auction for Education planning is well underway! This premier annual event will be held on March 28, 2020. Save the date! The auction committee needs your help in making this, SMV's largest fundraiser of the year, our most successful to date! Proceeds from past auctions have been used to support the purchase technology needs, instruments for the music program, air conditioning for the classrooms, a new gym floor, the art teacher salary, classroom spending money for the teachers, and a new playground for our students.
Both Live and Silent Auction donations are needed. We are looking for tickets (i.e. Packers, Brewers, Admirals, Bucks, Badgers and Marquette), condo stays (local or otherwise), hotel and airline points, concert and event tickets, gift cards, corporate sponsorships, and cash donations! We appreciate your consideration and generosity!
If you would like to donate, but do not have any ideas, check out the Amazon Cart. These items will be used in the raffles and silent/live auction packages.
The auction website is also available for online donations, downloading auction forms, and finding additional information regarding the event. Visit
www.stmaryeg.org/auction.html
and also feel free to email the 2020 Auction Team with any questions you may have at auction@stmaryeg.org.
With gratitude,
Elizabeth Hagman and Michelle Thomet
2020 Auction Co-Chairs
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Please meet Mrs. Camille Fernandes. Mrs. Fernandes has been the Learning Support Teacher at SMV for the past 8 years. She helps students that may struggle, succeed! There are 3 children in the Fernandes family, Julia, Amelia and Evan. They love to spend time together participating in outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, swimming and skiing. Mrs. Fernandes has 2 favorite things about SMV. First, she loves "the strong family commitment" that she finds SMV parents have towards their children's education and future. She also is very impressed with the value of service at SMV. She states, "I do not think I have ever seen a school as devoted to service as SMV and I am very proud to be a part of it! Kindness is our school theme this year and it is very evident in words and deeds." Thank you Mrs. Fernandes for your dedication to our school and students!
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Parents, Another season of Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) basketball is upon us! SMV is in need of a CYM Basketball Coordinator. CYM basketball offers boys the opportunity to continue to represent their Parish as they attend high school. The CYM Coordinator would be responsible for coordinating gym times with the school, distributing uniforms, organizing coaches, and other duties such as managing the relationship with the league. Practice begins in November and the season runs through the beginning of March. After setup is complete, duties are relatively minor. The CYM Coordinator sits on the SMV Athletic Board and would be asked to attend 3-4 board meetings per year. This is great way for you to stay connected with SMV sports. If you are interested or have questions, please reach out to Tom Mindy, SMV AD, athletics@stmaryeg.org, 414 467 6864.
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