Thursday, November 30, 2023

Thursday, November 30th

End of 1st Trimester

Sunday, December 3rd -

Cousins Fundraiser

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Wednesday, December 6th-

NO School Mass

Thursday, December 7th -

Report Cards

Friday, December 8th -

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

School Mass

Carline Coffee - AM Dropoff

Wednesday, December 13th -

School Christmas Program

Performances 1:00 & 6:30 pm

Tuesday, December 19th -

December Birthdays Out of Uniform

Saturday, December 23rd to

Tuesday January 2nd

NO School - Christmas Break

Monday, January 3rd -

Classes Resume

Check out our online calendar here.

Family Prayer 

First Sunday of Advent

Reading I : Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7

We have not seen any God like you!

• The first reading was written after the Israelites returned from exile and resettled in Judah.
• The people were discouraged by widespread poverty, dissension among their leaders, and the overwhelming task of rebuilding the ruins.
• The prophet challenges the Israelites to persevere at their task.

Reading II : 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

He will strengthen you to the end.

• Paul’s letter is addressed to the Corinthians, a people who have embraced Christianity with ardor.
• They compete with one another for the most evident signs of the spirit.
• Paul reminds the people that the most essential gift for their salvation is perseverance in faith.

Gospel : Mark 13:33-37

Be constantly on guard!

• The author of Mark’s Gospel wrote for a community greatly concerned with events of the end of time.
• Today’s passage repeats two ideas. First, no one but God knows the time of the end. Second, the proper response of the faithful disciple is to watch and be ready at all times.
• Only those who persevere in watching will be saved.

A Message from

Mr. Oberdorf, Principal

Calendar Raffle 

Please turn in all calendars from the calendar raffle. If you have sold all of your calendars, please turn in the money and stubs to the school office. Our goal is to sell all available calendars. If you have unsold calendars, please return them to the school office as soon as possible so we may sell them before and after Mass, at other school or parish events, and to visitors to our school and parish. Thank you for your help in making the calendar raffle a success.    

After School Pick up Line

At the end of the day, we need everyone to follow the pick-up 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 carline. If you have someone picking up who does not know the procedure, please share it with them beforehand. Although everyone is cautious, the cars backing out after parking causes 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 carline 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 carline. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 

Reminder: Before and after school please enter on Coldspring and exit on 84th. 

Lost and Found

The lost and found bin is overflowing. Many of the things have been in the bin for a while. If your child is missing something please have your child look through the bin or feel free to stop in before, during, or after school to check the lost and found for yourself. Any items not claimed by December 7 will be donated. 

Trimester Ends/ Report cards

The first trimester ends today, November 30. It is hard to believe the school year is a third of the way complete. Report cards for Grades 1 to 8 will be sent home on December 7. Please review the report card with your child. Keep the report card for your records. Please sign the report card envelope and have your child return it to his or her teacher.  

Let’s not be tardy!

We are still not where we want to be with minimizing our students that are tardy.

Students are expected to be in their classrooms at 7:45, ready to learn. Arriving at school on time is important to your child’s success. Please help your child find success by getting him or her to school on time and ready to learn.



Thank you in advance for helping us reach our goal of zero tardies. 

Christmas Concert 

Save the date. Our Christmas concert will be held on December 13th. There will be performances at 1:00 and 6:30. Doors will open at 12:30 and 6:00. 

Premier Seating at the Christmas Concert 12/13 1:00 and 6:30 

Our Christmas concert is on December 13. There will be two performances, 1:00 and 6:30. You have a chance to win premier reserved seating (the first three rows) for the evening concert. We will raffle off the first three rows. If you wish to take a chance on winning reserved seating, please send an envelope clearly marked with your family’s name and “Christmas Seat Raffle” to school with your money. Each chance to win will cost $1. You may purchase as many chances to win as you wish. We will add all of your chances to a random choice generator program, and winners will be announced on December 7 in the school newsletter.

The last day to purchase chances is December 5th. 

Home & School Carline Coffee

Friday, December 8th

Come to Morning Drop off carline and get a hot cup of coffee to warm you up and start your day.

Don't Forget the Milwaukee Wave Soccer game!

Students in grades 3-8 are invited to join Mrs. Weyer on the field and sing the National Anthem at the Milwaukee Wave Soccer game on Friday, February 16th at 6:35 pm at Panther Arena. This is a unique opportunity for our students, and we hope many families choose to participate. Below you will see the ticket order link from Wave. Families will need to arrive at 5:35, drop off their singer to Mrs. Weyer in the lobby, and go to their seats. Following the singing of the National Anthem, Mrs. Weyer will walk the students to our designated sections, and families will be responsible for their children for the rest of the game. Please note, singers need tickets for the game as well as family members. This will be a fun family outing, so please invite extended family and parishioners to join us. What a great way to highlight our lovely school! Tickets are ordered exclusively through the Wave ticket link. Do not send money to the school for tickets, but please email Mrs. Weyer at aweyer@sje.school to let her know how many tickets you ordered because she has to know who is singing and how many tickets are left in our block of tickets. Send all questions to her as well. More info will come out as the event gets closer. Ticket link:

https://fevo-enterprise.com/StJohnstheEvangelistSchool

Thursday Folder

Premier Seating for Christmas Program Flyer

You have until December 7th to enter to win.

H & S Christmas Cookie Order Form

Return your order form with payment by December 12th.

Our Lady of Angels Permission Slip

Grades 3 and 4 will visit Our Lady of Angels on several dates.

Permission slips are due December 7th

UWM Planetarium Permission Slip

Grades 5-8 will be going to the Planetarium on December 19th.

Permission slips are due on December 7th.

Hope for those without Homes

NJHS Advent Service Project

Please see the flyer. Items are due on December 15th.

WI Department of Public Instruction

School Report Card

2022-23

Reminders

Calendar Raffles Need to be Returned

If you have not handed in your calendar raffles, stubs, and money as of today, you need to do so NO LATER than DECEMBER 18TH.

If you are unable to sell your calendars, Please Return the Unsold Calendars to the school office as soon as possible. This will give us the opportunity to sell them to others.

Thank you for your cooperation.

After-School Care Help Needed

SJE is seeking help in the After-School Care Program. This employee provides a safe, fun program for students each school day from 2:30 until approximately 6:00 p.m. (or until the last student goes home). We are looking for someone to work 2-5 days. The work days are flexible and will be determined upon hire. 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, 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.

Please RSVP for the breakfast by Wednesday, December 6, by emailing Gary Tveten at tveten@sbcglobal.net or by calling 414-282-1567

Are you interested in being a volunteer at SJE?

Register for Safe Environment

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has a partnership with Catholic Mutual Group to provide Safe Environment Education. All participants must register online. If interested, please register on the archdiocesan website https://www.archmil.org/home.

View a listing of upcoming safe environment education sessions.

You must complete this class in order to volunteer in the school or accompany students on any field trips.

2023-2024 SJE Parent Handbook 



The 2023-2024 SJE Parent Handbook is posted on the school website. Please take a look at the handbook. There is plenty of good information provided. Here is the link to the 2023-2024 handbook:

Handbook Link

Scrip is available at all weekend Masses or during regular business hours at the parish office.

Scrip Order Form

Download the RaiseRight app to reload cards, purchase e-cards, or purchase physical cards. Contact the Parish Office or School Office for the enrollment code.