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Springtime in the K3 room where they are enjoying their garden center
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Save the Date
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April 23
3rd graders to the Survive Alive House
April 25
Spirit Wear Day
DARE Day for 5th graders
April 27
4th grade Parade of States
April 29
Ford Fundraiser
May 1
8th grade Spanish Field Trip
K3/K4 Preview Night
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7th graders are writing rhythms and using non-traditional instruments in music class with Mrs. Luy.
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Gr 6 prepping for th
eir May field trip to Junior Achievement BizTown in Milwaukee...
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8th graders are learning about potential and kinetic energy by building roller coasters
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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 April 19, 2018
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Dear Families,
The 4
th
Quarter has officially begun, and we are in the "home-stretch" of the school year. If only the weather would cooperate with the calendar. Spring is in sight! We just need to be patient and wait a little while longer. As with all good things, it will be worth the wait! We are more than ready for warmer days.
New for next year, we are planning a Very Important Person Day (VIP). This day is similar to Grandparent's Day, but we know that not everyone has a grandparent to bring to school. Mark your calendar for Friday, November 9
th
. More info will come out in the fall.
We have been asked by the Elm Grove Police Department to remind our families to slow down when driving. There have been complaints of people driving too fast to and from St. Mary's. You will see a greater police presence in the area around St. Mary's. We don't want anyone to get a speeding ticket. Please follow the posted speed limits.
According to a new state law, students in 7
th
and 8
th
grade need to have CPR training. This will take place in Phy Ed class every year. Thank you to Home and School for providing us with the CPR equipment to do this.
Mrs. Diane Schlosser has informed me that she will not be returning next year as our Afterschool Care Assistant. We thank her for her service to our families. She has played such an important role here at SMV. We are looking for someone to fill this spot. The job is 3 days a week from 2:30-6:00 or until the last child leaves. Please give me a call for more information if you are interested.
Mrs. Mary Kau our cook has let me know that she will not be returning next year. If you are interested or know someone please contact Courtney Falk, our Hot Lunch Coordinator, at
cfalk@stmaryeg.org. Click
here for the job description.
Faithfully,
Mrs. Mary Tretow
Principal
These two girls are the lucky auction winners of making cookies with their first grade teachers, Mrs. Sinense and Miss Magnor.
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NEW Items for Babies/Toddlers Needed!
In April, SMV's
5:11
Day project is collecting new items for babies and toddlers throughout April for the Women's Care Center of Milwaukee. Please bring any of the following new items to the collection site in the school atrium: new clothing (newborn to 5T), diapers and pull-ups, diaper bags, baby wipes and toiletries, baby carriers, strollers and car seats. In addition, checks to Women's Care Center of Milwaukee are most welcome!
Located on Farwell Ave. in Milwaukee, Women's Care Center is a unique, unconditionally loving counseling magnet for pregnant women in need. Your donations help sustain the WCC as a beacon for hope for abortion-vulnerable women. This important support and love help at risk women make courageous choices for life. Over 92% of those who receive counseling and an ultrasound choose life for their babies. But it doesn't stop there -- WCC offers education, classes and counseling so women become better parents and create more nurturing and self-sufficient families. WCC thanks you for your support and generosity!
The Makerspace is in need of sewing supplies: needles and thread.
Thank you to everyone who has donated items! The students really appreciate it!
Mrs. Perez's class won the Box Top Contest--way to go!!!!
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Cookie Dough
Cookie Dough orders will be available for pick up after school
TOMORROW
,
Friday, April 20th
, at the Senior Center entrance.
Please remember the dough is frozen and therefore must be picked up before
3:30pm!
If you are unable to pick it up that day, please contact Lisa Volm or Katy Cornell at
katy.e.cornell@gmail.com, to make other arrangements. Thank you for your support of this fundraiser!
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Under the direction of Mrs. Julie Perez and Mrs. Ann Scott, our elementary forensics program had an amazing year! 71 of 75 eligible students participated in the program and the 3rd grade class won the ice cream party for the highest class participation!
In addition, the forensics meet held in early March had a host of SMV celebrity judges. Many thanks to Jenny Moyer (the parent of 4 SMV alumni), Debbie Royston (parent of 2 SMV alumni), Kevin Eberle (SMV graduate), Bridget Berens (SMV graduate) and Amy Reno (our school's speech pathologist and expert forensics judge). These wonderful people spent their morning as judges, offering their expertise. Thank you all for your generosity of time and talent and commitment to our school!
And with that you will find a few things that are
Positively SMV!
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Nicky Ragonese is a 2014 SMV graduate
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Parish News
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Please Join Us....
St. Mary's Visitation Playgroup
Sundays 10-11am:
April 29, 2018
May 20, 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.
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.
Ballpark Day of Faith
This event involves a mass, a tailgate and tickets to the Brewer game on Sunday June 24th. It's a great event and has been growing in popularity each year. The purpose of the event is to make faith relevant in every day life by bringing Christ into the public square through shared pastimes of professional sports and entertainment.
For those interested in buying tickets, they can be purchased at the website:
www.dayoffaith.com
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Mission & Catholic Identity
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