Friday, April 8th - Stations of the Cross, 2 PM
Friday, April 8th - Spring Color Day
Sunday, April 10th - Pancake Breakfast
Monday, April 11th - Chess Club
Tuesday, April 12th - April Birthdays Out-of-Uniform
Thursday, April 14th - 11:00 Dismissal
Thursday, April 14th - Cousins Subs Day
Friday, April 15th - Parish Fish Fry, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Friday, April 15th - Sunday, April 24th - No School, Easter Break
Monday, April 25th - Classes Resume
Tuesday, April 26th - Wear Blue in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Week
Tuesday, April 26th - Billy Sims BBQ Fundraiser
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Family Prayer
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
God helps us.
- The first reading from Isaiah is one of four passages that focus on the "servant" of God.
- In all four examples, the servant is faithful, even in the face of suffering.
- The servant in today's passage stands by his belief that with God on his side, he will not be put to shame.
God's name is holy.
- Scripture scholars believe that today's second reading was a familiar early Christian hymn.
- The purpose of Paul's hymn for the Philippians is to persuade the community to be united in Christ.
- Paul uses the example of Jesus' self emptying obedience to encourage the community to end its divisions.
Jesus shows us how to love.
- Similar to the description of the servant of Isaiah, Jesus willingly accepted the suffering and anguish that can be the price of fidelity.
- Throughout the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is depicted as the faithful prophet who speaks God's word even in the midst of his own suffering.
- In today's account of the Passion of Christ, Luke emphasizes the innocence of Jesus.
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A Message from Mr. Oberdorf
It is hard to believe it is April already and we only have a couple of months left in the school year. Of course, they will be busy months. We have many exciting things happening in our community. The final fish fry on Good Friday, 1st Communion for our 2nd graders May 7, JOG presentations May 9 and 10, Family Dance May 14, VIP/ Grandparents Day May 18, Wellness Warrior Event May 18, Gallery Night May 26, and garden planting on May 27 are among our activities. A busy community is a vibrant community and we will be shining bright in May.
On Friday, March 25 a group of our 6th and 7th graders attended “The Future Leadership Forum” at Catholic Memorial High School. They participated in discussion, leadership activities, and team building activities to empower them as future leaders. The students had fun, learned a lot, and were good representatives of our school community. Hopefully, attending this forum will help our students realize their leadership potential and give them the tools and confidence to apply these skills to their daily life, as well as, on our student leadership team next year. A big shout out to Ms. Dunning for organizing the learning adventure and supervising our students at the event.
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A big thank you to the Knights of Columbus for picking St. John the Evangelist to receive a 2022 Pere Marquette Grant. The money will be used for music program improvements. It will cover the cost of new carpeting in the music room and the purchase of some needed instruments for our students. |
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Have a Happy Easter and a great spring break. Spring break starts on Thursday, April 14th, at 11:00 dismissal. Students return Monday, April 25. There will not be a newsletter Thursday, April 14 or April 21.
Mr. Oberdorf
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Volunteers Needed
There are two upcoming opportunities for volunteer service hours. Our Parish is holding another fish fry on Friday, April 15th. Please use the sign up genius to volunteer:
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In addition, the Christian Women Association are in need of helper to take down tables after their annual rummage sale, on Saturday, April 23rd. Please use this sign up genius: |
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Family Dance -
Let Spring Glow!
Saturday, May 14th
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Please see the form in today's paper envelope.
RSVPs and payment is due May 8th.
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Mark your Calendars -
Gallery Night
We will hold our Gallery Night on Thursday, May 26th, showcasing our students' artwork from throughout the school year. Your family may also join in - see the flyer in today's paper envelope with some ideas for how you can participate. |
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Financial Aid Resources
If you are in need of tuition assistance for the 2022-23 school year, please use the links below.
We are so blessed by the generosity of our community. This is a true testament to support for our mission to educate our children in a faith-filled environment. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office.
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Gift Twice Given Update
Thank you to the many families that have brought in donations of men's jeans and gently used or new children's books. Our collection totals as of Wednesday are 293 children's books and 20 pairs of jeans.
If you have possibly forgotten to send items in, there is still time! Donations will be accepted through Monday, April 11th!
The Next Door Foundation of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Rescue Mission will be grateful for all the ways we are able to show our compassion and support this Lenten season.
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Out of Uniform Days
Our next out-of-uniform day is tomorrow, April 8th, Spring Color Day! Wear something that will put in you a spring mood, and maybe the weather will finally cooperate!
As a reminder, here is what our Parent Handbook Dress Code states regarding out-of-uniform days:
In keeping with a desire for Christian modesty and respect, the following attire will be allowed for all out of uniform days:
● Jeans, pants, khakis, windpants, sweatpants, loose fitting cotton pants (no rips, holes or extremely worn material).
● T-shirts, short or long sleeved tops, sweatshirts or hooded sweatshirts - free of inappropriate wording/decals.
● Leggings, tights, capri pants, worn with a top the length of which must match the arms & fingers extended straight down at the side.
● Tennis shoes, fashion boots, cowboy boots.
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St. John the Evangelist School
414-321-8540
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