Palm Sunday
April 10, 2022
School Dismissed at 11:00 April 14, 2022
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,

“Do you realize what I have done for you?” John 13:14 Next week begins Holy Week. During the Triduum ahead, let this single question of Jesus be sufficient for our silence, our prayer, our priorities, and our own pouring out of love. Together in these holy days, may we be moved by the Paschal Mystery to become, in all ways, merciful like our God.

As is our tradition here at SMV our 8th graders, under the guidance of Mr. Newman will be performing the Living Stations at 9:45 next Thursday in the church. Please join us if you are able.

Why do Catholics wave palms on Palm Sunday, wash each other’s feet on Holy Thursday, or kiss the cross on Good Friday? Watch this 3 minute video from Busted Halo explain the significance of the final week we spend preparing for Easter. 

It takes many hands behind the scenes to make SMV the wonderful school that it is.
Thank you to Nikki Simon and her team for all the hard work on the Daddy Daughter Dance. It was a lovely and memorable evening for all who attended.
Thank you to Katie Schultz for all her ongoing work with the spirit wear. Our students and teachers have never looked better!

“Holy Week challenges us to step outside ourselves so as to attend to the needs of others: those who long for a sympathetic ear, those in need of comfort or help. We should not simply remain in our own secure world, that is of ninety-nine sheep who never strayed from the fold, but we should go out, with Christ, in search of the one lost sheep, however far it may have wandered.” Pope Francis

Mrs. Mary Tretow
Principal

Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki
Last week Friday the students spent prayer time in the gym, walking the labyrinth and prayed at the Stations of the Cross.
Save the Date
April 9
2nd graders "Bread of Life Day"
April 13
SMV Spirit Wear Day
April 14
Living Stations
Early Dismissal 11:00
April 15-22
No School Easter Break
April 26
K3, K4, and K5 Open House
April 27
SMV Spirit Wear Day
Dining Out Day at Panera
Miss Koepke's class working on teamwork while building a roller coaster.
Office Notes
If a bus for any reason has to cancel a route, we wanted you to know that you can always use our After School Care. It is a $35 registration fee and it is $6/hour for the first child and $5.50/hour for the second child.
A reminder that if a route cancels the school office needs to know how your child is getting home.
The school office needs to know if you are picking up your child/ren instead of riding the bus.
GoRiteway Phone number
414-249-5048
The K5 students got to spend some time in the library with the 5th graders. They were able to read books, do puzzles, or look for books together.
It is story time in K3 with Mrs. Lewis
Summer Employment: 
The Building & Grounds Department is in need of a hardworking, reliable, young adult (at least 18) to help with school maintenance this summer.  Daytime hours, flexible if needed. The right candidate can start work June 13th, and work until mid-August. Contact Cheryl Peters at cpeters@stmaryeg.org or in the parish office.
MAY CROWNING
ST. MARY’S VISITATION PARISH

MAY 5, 2022 at 6:30 PM
During the month of May, we as Catholics traditionally honor Mary, Queen of Heaven
and Earth. To celebrate Mary’s devotion to Christ, we will once again be crowning her
in our parish on May 5, 2022 beginning at 6:30 pm. This is taking place in the evening
so that parents can accompany their children and share the devotion!

St. Mary’s Christian Women will be sponsoring this 30 minute devotion. It will feature special participation by our 8th graders as they take the first step in their farewell to St. Mary’s. Our 2nd grader’s will also participate in recognition of their First Holy Communion.
We look forward to seeing you there.
~ Christian Women
Jacob Lewis participated in this year's Wisconsin School of Music Association Virtual Solo and Ensemble festival. Jacob prepared a saxophone solo and earned a 1 rating for his hard work - this is the highest possible rating in his solo category! Congratulations, Jacob! 
SAVE THE DATE
Vacation Bible School 2022



Monumental
Celebrating God's Greatness
REGISTRATION OPENS AT 9 AM ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12 for Vacation Bible School 2022: Monumental. VBS will take place at SMV June 20-24th from 9 AM - noon, and rising K3 - 4th graders are invited to participate. Registration is $45 per child. To register, please use this link on Tuesday.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are also looking for volunteers to assist during VBS with leading sessions, helping with crafts and running activities. It should be a lot of fun and a great way for volunteers to get required service hours. Volunteers should also plan on attending a training session on Friday, June 17th. Details will be sent out as the date gets closer. Rising 7th/8th graders through high schoolers are welcome to click here to apply
Jr. High students load up the Capuchin Community Services van with the many hygiene bags donated as part of our Lenten almsgiving. School families, thank you for your generous donations, once again this Lent, to this wonderful outreach agency.
We are glad to offer prayers for your special intentions and consider it a privilege to pray for you and your needs. Please contact Mary Sue Protz via email with your requests, msprotz@stmaryeg.org. Confidentiality is always respected.
Home and School Updates

Daddy Daughter Dance
It was so nice to have one of SMV's favorite traditions back! The Daddy-Daughter dance was such a special night. A candy bar, an elegant photo op, fun music and dancing with daddy (and friends)! Thank you to Nikki Simon, who organized this magical evening! Everyone had so much fun!

SMV Mother & Son Night
A night out with the boys! The SMV Mother & Son event is scheduled for Friday, May 6th. To register click here. All SMV Mothers and/or Mother figures welcome to attend. It will be a special evening of fun, food and friends! 

Grandparents/Special Someone Day
Save the Date, May 24. More information will be coming.

Double your Auction Donation or Sponsorship
If you raised your paddle to donate to the playground fund or if you purchased a sponsorship, you might be eligible for a financial match from your employer! How cool would it be to turn your $50, into a $100 or your $250, into $500 or your $1,000, into $2,000 !?!?  All it usually takes is a simple submission form! Please consider doubling your donation!

Auction Last Chances
Today is the last day to purchase a CLASS PARTY or COOKBOOK on the auction website! 
It’s finally that time of year! Students entering K3-2nd grade in the fall of 2022 are eligible to participate in SMV T-ball. We play on Wednesday nights from 6-7pm at the fields north of the church parking lot. Due to increasing numbers, we are continuing to keep the program restricted to the parish and school families at this time.

Our first game night will be Wednesday, June 15th and we will conclude on Wednesday, July 20th. Sign up is officially open here! As of now, we plan to play on July 6 but that may change if enough people end up out for vacation. The cost is $25, this includes a t-shirt that is yours to keep, a popsicle after each game, and a championship medal on the final night! All proceeds go to SMV parish & school operations.

This program would not be possible without volunteer coaches, so please consider helping out! We need 2 coaches per team, and anticipate about 20 teams. You can sign up right in the online registration form. As always, to be a volunteer, you will need to complete the Archdiocese Safeguard training. It is done virtually, here is the link.

If you’re really on the ball, we will also of course need popsicle angels! Sign up genius here. 

Registration will close on May 13th to allow enough time to place the t-shirt order. Anyone who signs up after May 13 is not guaranteed a t-shirt.

Please contact Samantha Young at stmarystball@stmaryeg.org with any questions.

See you on the field!
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