School Dismissed at 11:00 on Friday, September 3
St. Mary's Visitation Parish School's Mission Statement
St. Mary's Visitation Catholic Parish School exists to direct children toward God and toward Christian Service to society through Catholic religious formation, academic challenge, and continuous improvement.
Principal Notes

Dear Families,

The first days of school are behind us. We’re settling into a routine that brings us back to busy school days and weekends filled with places to go and things to do, all things vying for our time and attention. Remember to carve out time to pray as a family. 

Last week was a week of in-service for teachers. The week was filled with welcoming each other back, what we did on our summer vacations, meetings about procedures, curriculum, our goals for this year and many more things that help us prepare for the school year. This year our teacher Faith Formation Committee will be focusing on prayer and how that looks in our own personal lives.

Next week we welcome our K3 students to school. We can’t wait for them to arrive!

We also will be welcoming four high school students from Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. Cristo Rey is a high school on the south side of Milwaukee. Their students participate in their Corporate Work Study Program. This program follows a nationally successful work-study model, enabling students to gain real-world experience and earn part of the cost of their education by working in entry level positions. There is no cost to St. Mary’s. We are giving them the experience to know what it is like to work in a professional setting. Each student works one day each week for a total of five days per month. They will be with us the entire school year, working with small groups, in the library and the lunchroom. Please give them a warm welcome when you see them. They will be wearing their school uniform. We are excited to be chosen to be a part of this program.

Catholic Charities have been working with the United States Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to assist the Afghanistan Refugees arriving daily at Fort McCoy. If you are interested in giving you can give a monetary donation or Target and Amazon also have donation sites. Please click here for more information. 

Each week I include Archbishop Listecki’s weekly message Love One Another in Virtual Backpack. This week he writes about his time as an Army chaplain in the United States Army Reserves. It’s another reminder to me that our men and women of the military need our ongoing prayers for what they do to keep us all safe. Please pray for them.

Just a reminder, dismissal will be at 11:00 tomorrow and no school on Monday. Enjoy the long weekend!

If you have any questions or concerns, please give me a call. I am happy to help.

Mrs. Mary Tretow
Principal
Mrs. Parks' 4th grade class on the first day of school.
School Office Notes

SMV Forms
We have a total of 162 and only 110 families have completed the emergency forms. This is really important that every family fills out these forms every year.
Here is the link for you to fill out. This is our way of having all of the emergency information in one easy to navigate form.

Hot Lunch
The SMV Hot lunch program will be starting September 1. In order to sign up and order lunch you must use this link We will not be offering milk. You are responsible to provide your child with a drink for lunch.

Volunteering at SMV
Parents who would like to volunteer in any capacity (classroom, recess duty, coaching, etc...) MUST take a Safe Environment Training session, pass a background check and sign the Code of Ethical Standards before they may volunteer. All training sessions are done virtually. Information can be found on the Milwaukee Archdiocese website:


If you have any questions, please contact our Safeguarding Coordinator, Chris Kinzy - ckinzy@stmaryeg.org

Medication
If your child needs to have medication that is to be kept at school, please make sure to fill out the correct forms. The forms can be found under Permanent Links.

Immunizations
If your child received an update on their immunizations, please inform the school office.
Mr. Falk is teaching the 8th graders Math outside using the outdoor classroom.
COVID Reminders
  • Notify the office immediately when you find out if your child is a close contact or tests positive for COVID.
  • If your child is in quarantine/isolation, Nicole Klein will contact you.
  • Contact Nicole Klein, nklein@stmaryeg.org, with any questions. 

Save the Date
September 7
MAP Testing begins K5-8
September 8
Spirit Wear Day
September 13
Home & School/School Committee Meeting
Office Notes Part 2
Dropping off an item for your child?
If you need to drop off an item that your child forgot, please make sure that the item is labeled. Ring the bell for the front entrance, when the light is green you may come in and put the item on the table that is located in front of the window.

Seasonal Allergies
If your child is prone to seasonal allergies, please let the school office know.

Playground Volunteering
We ask that the parents supervise all the areas that the students are using. One parent per area. There will be a teacher outside if you have any questions.

PETS AND ANIMALS
No pets are allowed on the school premises without prior permission from the principal. The archdiocese asked us to implement this policy because of students/staff that might be allergic to specific animals. 
Home & School News

Home & School October Events!
October will be filled with fun events for parents, kids, and the entire family! You will be hearing more about these events in the coming weeks, but make sure to mark your calendars now!

October 2nd: Adult Trivia Night. Will your team be crowned trivia champions? Come see if you have what it takes! This event will be held in the church atrium.

October 15th: SMV's Soles Celebration. Our children will enjoy a fun-filled event, celebrating Catholic education. This event will take place outside, during the school day.

October 29th: Spooks & Spoofs. A Halloween party, including our traditional favorites like Carnival Games, a Haunted House, Costume & Pumpkin Carving Contests & a DJ; along with new experiences, Trunk or Treat style! This event will be held outdoors. We hope you can join us for this festive evening at SMV!

Click here for the updated H&S Events flyer.

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SMV Athletics
Gladiator News
SMV Athletics is excited to offer Cross Country running this fall and is looking for 6th-8th graders to join our team. Any ability level is welcome! Practices will begin the second week of school and will be held right after school on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4:15pm with additional practices offered at St. John Vianney on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There will be a $50/child registration fee which includes a specific number of meets and a t-shirt. 

Use the Google form below to sign up and feel free to reach out to Colleen Zeidler (zeidlerfamily2010@gmail.com), with any questions! 


SMV Band
We're getting the band back together! Mrs. Kesler is so excited to welcome students in grades 4-8 to participate in the band program this fall. Please click here to read more about how to get started!

Are you a band loving parent or SMV alumnus? We would love to have you at our Christmas concert this year on December 15th! Please reach out to Mrs. Kesler at skesler@stmaryeg.org for more information, music, and rehearsal dates. 

Mrs. Perez's 3rd grade class using the outdoor classroom for a getting to know you activity.
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