Thursday, December 15, 2022

Friday, December 23 - 11:00 Dismissal

Tuesday, January 3 - Classes Resume

Monday, January 9 - 8th Grade Graduation Pictures

8:30 am

Friday, January 13 - Out of Uniform Hoodie Day

Check out our online calendar here.

Family Prayer 

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Reading I : Isaiah 7:10-14

She shall name him Immanuel.

• Isaiah’s message to Ahaz is to watch for signs of God’s work.
• The sign Isaiah describes, that a virgin shall be with child is used in the Gospel of Matthew to show Mary’s virginal conception of Jesus as a fulfillment of this text.
• The name of the child, Emmanuel means “God with us.”

Reading II : Romans 1:1-7

In him we have been given the gift of being apostles.

• In the introduction to the Letter to the Romans, Paul reflects on the identity of Jesus.
• Jesus is a son of David “according to the flesh”—thus he is the Christ, the Messiah.
• Jesus is also the Son of God. Through his Resurrection, he has acquired the title Lord.

Gospel : Matthew 1:18-24

God is with us.

• Matthew gives a genealogy for Jesus that assures us that Jesus is a son of David, because his legal father, Joseph, is of the house of David.
• In today’s Gospel, Joseph is also instructed to trust.
• The name Jesus is related to the Hebrew word “savior.”

A Message from Mr. Oberdorf



Christmas Concert

Thank you for attending the greatest Christmas concert at St. John the Evangelist this school year. We had over 600 people come out to celebrate Christmas with us. It was a wonderful performance. As with any event this spectacular there are so many people who deserve thanks. I will not even attempt to name them individually, because the list would be too extensive and I would hate to miss someone.

Thank you to anyone who helped with setup and decorating. It was greatly appreciated and the balloon arch photo opportunity set up was grand.

Thank you to the school staff for each doing their part to prepare our students for a successful show. Their flexibility, positive attitude and willingness to do whatever was needed is evident daily, but even more so during the weeks leading up to the big show. Thank you to the bell choir and their leaders for adding to the show. Thank you to everyone who helped with the chairs the night of the concert. You guys were awesome your effort in helping to get everyone a seat. Thank you to the performers for working so hard and providing all of us an hour of magical entertainment. Thank you to Santa for making a guest appearance. Thank you to the clean up crew for getting the gym ready for classes by 8AM Thursday morning. Thank you to Mrs. Weyer for organizing this whole event. Thank you to each and everyone of out guests who attended. You were an enthusiastic and supportive audience. Thank you to all of the people who have shared pictures from the concert. We will share them in the next Newsletter. Thank you to all of the parents and guardians for letting SJE work with your children.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 

After School Car-Line

At the end of the day we need everyone to follow the car-line procedures. There has been an increase in people parking up the hill and waiting for their children there. For the safety of the children we ask everyone to join the car-line. If you have someone picking up who does not know the procedure please share it with them beforehand. It is for everyone's safety. Although everyone is cautious, the cars backing out after parking cause an unsafe situation. Furthermore, it is making it more difficult for staff to ensure all students heading up the hill are safely picked up. The car-line is a 15 minute process and it keeps everyone safe and helps us keep account of our children. For the safety of all, PLEASE JOIN THE CAR-LINE. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 

Cookie Walk

Thank You! Thank You!



Thank you to everyone who had volunteered to make cookies for the cookie walk and all of the people that bought all of the yummy cookies.

It was a real success. Our Home & School took in a profit of $1,000.00. plus.

What a great way to come together.

Home & School Moring Coffee Welcome

Thank you Home & School for once again starting off our day with a warm cup of coffee delivered right in the car drop off line.

Very much appreciated.

Thursday Folder Highlights

January 2023 Menu

Please return the menu by December 21st in order for us to get a count in to the food service company before the 1st of the year.

Please Return to School

Wisconsin Youth Rally Permission Slips

Grades 5-8 will be participating in the March 17, 2023 WI Youth Rally - Carrol University Waukesha. Slips are due by December 15, 2022.

Valentine Coffee Roasters Order Forms

Coffee Sale Dates: December 8th - 16th. Extra flyers are in the office.

Orders will be delivered before our Christmas break.

Reminders



Mass changes for December

Our school Wednesday Mass has been changed for a few dates in December. 

Our school Mass will not be held on Wednesday, December 21. We will have Mass on Tuesday, December 20 per Father Michael. 

Dress for the weather

The cold weather is here. Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather and he or she has a hat and gloves. Any child who wishes to play in the snow must also wear boots and snow pants. 

Illness Reminder

As we are all aware there has been a higher number of illnesses (flu, covid, rsv) in our world. Please remember if your child vomits they should remain at home for at least 24 hours without any fever or symptoms. Please do not send your child to school if he or she is not feeling well. Thank you for your cooperation.

Calendar Raffle

Please turn in your calendar raffle stubs and payment to the school office no later than December 23rd or the parish office by December 29th. If you have unsold calendars, please sell them as soon as possible or turn them in so they are available for parish members to purchase or other families to sell.

After School Care Help Needed

 SJE is seeking help in the After School Care Program. The employee provides a safe, fun program for students each school day from 2:30 until approximately 6:00pm (or until the last student goes home). The employee must be willing to supervise students outdoors, as well as engage in indoor activities such as board games. Applicants must be at least 18, willing to submit to a criminal background check, and complete Archdiocesan Safeguarding training. If interested, please call the school principal Ben Oberdorf at 414-321-8540 or email at boberdorf@sje.school.    

St. John the Evangelist School Report Card

Our School Report Card for the 2021-22 school year has been published. You can view it here.

Scrip Sales Benefit our School

Scrip is available through online sales or through the school office. Click here for more information. Scrip cards can be used to make purchases through many retailers, or the cards themselves are great gifts.

Amazonsmile

This program allows .5% of your shopping on Amazon to be donated to St. John the Evangelist.

If you purchase Scrip, St. John's receives an additional 1.70%. That's 2.20% of your purchases to St. John's if you are already shopping on Amazon.