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Library outside with Miss Benson
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Save the Date
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September 14
Home & School/School Committee Meeting
September 23
SMV Spiritwear Day
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First graders doing MAP Testing
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K3 started this week
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Mission and Catholic Identity 2016-2021
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Use Amazon smile and help support SMV
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Principal Notes September 10, 2020
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Dear Families,
As we are finishing up the second week of school we've come to find a rhythm to what our days look like. The teachers and I are so happy to be in school each day.
This Sunday we would've gathered together for our Parish Picnic. Unfortunately, like many things, we have had to cancel the picnic due to the pandemic. The reason for the picnic has always been to thank the parish for the love and support it gives to the school. Now more than ever we want to say thank you to our parishioners for supporting the school. We couldn't do what we do without your financial support.
I know this is a confusing time for parents when you have a child that is sick. Everyone wants to do their best and not send a child to school that would infect others. Here is another guide that might help. Thank you for going the extra mile in keeping us all safe.
Watch for an email today from your child's teacher (K5-8th grade) explaining curriculum and classroom procedures. If you have any questions, please be sure to contact them.
Congratulations to Mrs. Sinense on receiving a Meemic Foundation Back-to-School Supply Grant. She has $75.00 from OfficeDepot to use for supplies for her classroom.
*Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time and always start with the person nearest you. Mother Teresa
2nd graders taking a brain break
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School Forms-- IMPORTANT MUST BE DONE EVERY YEAR!!!!!
We are asking that every family fills out this form every year. This is our way of contacting you in case of an emergency. This also helps us update our school directory. If you don't fill out this form, you may not be included in the school directory. Please click here to fill out the SMV forms. This should be completed by the Back to School Night.
Office Procedures
If you are dropping something off for your child, please make sure that it is labeled. It should go into the school drop off container in front of the school entrance.
Here comes the Bus App
If your child/children ride the bus, then this app is for you. It will allow you to view the real-time location of your child/children's school bus on your phone. Please click here for information on how to get the app.
SMV Band
As part of our SMV Comeback Plan, based on advice from our local health department and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, the band program will be temporarily on hold for the fall. Mrs. Kesler will be in contact with families about the continuation of the program later in the trimester. If you are still interested in renting a band instrument for practice at home, please contact Mrs. Kesler at [email protected] for information. We are looking forward to having band back at SMV later this year - stay tuned for more updates!
Safeguarding all God's Family
In order to volunteer at SMV (this includes playground duty) please make sure that you have completed the safeguarding class offered by the Milwaukee Archdiocese. Many of you have completed the session and had a background check done years ago. Did you know that the background checks expires after 5 years? Please click here to renew your background check.
Another way to help St. Mary's Visitation
Need help with all of your photos on your phones? Want to create something special for Grandma and Grandpa? Need help with your Christmas cards? We have the thing just for you. We will be working with Shutterfly to earn extra money for St. Mary's Visitation. All you need to do is go to this website and away you go.
Spanish Live Interactive Spanish in a Virtual Setting!
GET AHEAD WITH SPANISH! This Fall join Futura for a live, interactive Spanish class in real time. From the comfort and safety of your home, your child will learn Spanish in a dynamic, lively manner that incorporates songs and games. There are two options for learning: 'Vamos a viajar' is a theme based class where students will "travel" all in Spanish. 'Essential Spanish' will include all the basics to create an amazing language foundation for years to come. Various times and days to choose from to fit your family's needs for language learning. Please check our website for course details and offerings. https://futuraadventures.com/virtual-learning-registration/ Enroll today! Space is limited.  Third graders taking a walk in the rain
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Shop for a Cause
JCrew Factory "Shop and Share" School Fundraiser event is right around the corner! Get ready to shop til you drop, refresh the fall wardrobe and give back to St. Mary's Visitation all at the same time! JCrew Factory at the Mayfair Collection has once again teamed up with SMV for a 2 week shopping event! The event will kick off on Sunday, September 13th and will run through Saturday, September 26th. During that time, stop into the store and when you check out present the flyer that will come home in your child's folder, or mention SMV and part of your transaction will go straight back to our school! In addition, you will receive 20% off of your purchase of $100 or more!
SCRIP
SCRIP is Home and School's year-long fundraiser with the added bonus of also being a tuition rebate program. With SCRIP you can fundraise while you do your regular shopping and earn $$ towards your tuition all at the same time.
Check out SCRIP's website, shopwithscrip.com, to see all the retailers and rebate percentages offered. You'll be surprised at how many rebates are higher than most credit card percentages which make it worthwhile to change a few habits and pay via SCRIP vs your credit card. 80% of your rebates earned can be applied to next year's tuition balance.
How do I buy SCRIP???? Place your orders for any physical cards online by 8am Monday and they will be delivered via backpacks Thursdays of full school weeks. Many retailers are available as e-cards (SCRIP Now) to make online shopping easy. Many cards are also reloadable, no need to wait for a weekly order to replenish your balance. Family members/Friends near and far can also purchase SCRIP and have their rebates applied to your family's tuition bill.
Ordering e-cards, checking their balances and using them online or for in-store purchases is easy with SCRIP's mobile app.
Remember: The more you use the more you save! Many families earn $100s off their tuition bill each year while also supporting Home and School programs like providing gift cards to our teachers at Christmas and Teacher Appreciation week. It's a win/win.
SMV enrollment code: FADF4BEE4319
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Good Grief 12 Week Bereavement Support GroupLosing a loved one can be one of the most difficult, painful things we experience in our lives. To help people through their grief journey, St. Mary's offers a 12 week "Good Grief" support group led by certified Grief Counselor, Deacon Tom Binder. Previous participants have experienced significant healing and have rediscovered peace, joy and love in their lives. If you're ready to move forward in your grief journey and smile again, why not join us? You'll be so glad you took this first step. Wednesday mornings, September 30 - December 16, 10 -11:30 am A 12-week commitment is very important. Class size is limited and registration is required. Contact Mary Sue Protz, [email protected] or 262-782-4575.
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