NO SCHOOL FEBRUARY 4
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's Notes

Dear Families,

Starting Sunday, Catholic Schools all over the country will be celebrating the 48th anniversary of Catholic Schools Week. The theme of our celebration is “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.” The theme encompasses the core products and values that can be found in Catholic schools across the country. Not only are we teaching students to become future servant leaders, faith-filled disciples and enriched citizens in our communities, we are growing with them. In Catholic schools, we are all learners, servants and leaders. These shared qualities are what makes Catholic schools work. They are what make our students succeed. The theme also focuses on key elements of Catholic education: faith development, academic excellence and dedication to service. These elements set St. Mary’s apart from other educational options. That is why you make sacrifices to provide your children with a Catholic education. For that, we couldn't be more grateful.

Click here for all the great activities that will be happening next week. A hard copy will come home on Friday for Catholic Schools Week activities.

In honor of Catholic Schools Week please see the letter from Archbishop Listecki.

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Schools Office has put out their annual report. Click here to view it.

After twelve years of leading us as Superintendent of the Milwaukee Archdiocese and 53 years in Catholic Education, Dr. Kathleen Cepelka has announced her retirement. Click here to read the article from the Catholic Herald. 

Did you know that a portion of the proceeds from the Seton Volleyball Tournament are designated to be distributed to the Foundation for Religious Retirement and the Waukesha County Catholic Schools Tuition Assistance Fund? It is used to make Catholic school education a real possibility for those students who would not otherwise be able to afford full tuition. Assistance is awarded in the form of $1,000 grants. Monies are given to the school and are credited to the family. Since the beginning of the Seton, over $85,000 in scholarships have been awarded to families. The following link will provide you with more information and access to the application. Please know that to be considered, the application must be completed, signed by me or Fr. Peter and received on or before April 1, 2022. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me. 
 
Please note, next Friday, February 4 there is no school. Please join Home and School for their bowling event.
 “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” Mother Teresa


Mrs. Mary Tretow,
Principal

Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki 
First graders doing a science experiment.
Office Notes
Yearbook photo day will be tomorrow, January 28th. If your child is in Scouts, please have them wear their scout uniform.
If your child rides the bus, please make sure to download the Here Comes the Bus app. You will need your child's bus ID to set it up. Please contact the school office for the ID.
If you ever need to get a hold of the bus company after school hours the information is below.
GoRiteway Phone number
414-249-5048
Save the Date
January 28
Yearbook Photo Day
January 31
Catholic Schools Week Begins
February 1
Principal and Secretary for a Day auction Winners
February 4
NO SCHOOL
The students in Mrs. Perez's class are learning how to take a survey.
Home & School News

Bowling
Please save the date to join fellow SMV friends for an afternoon of free bowling on Friday, February 4th! Our all school bowling event will again take place at New Berlin Ale House. Bumpers will be available for the younger bowlers. No bowling shoe rental required, just bring a pair of clean tennis shoes. Food will be available for purchase. What a great way to enjoy a day off of school!  
COVID Reminders
  • Notify the office immediately when you find out if your child is a close contact or tests positive for COVID.
  • If your child is in quarantine/isolation, Nicole Klein will contact you.
  • Contact Nicole Klein, nklein@stmaryeg.org, with any questions. 
The K3 class is reading the book The Mitten.
The fourth graders are doing a math activity.
The Second graders are reading "Mr. Tanen's Tie Trouble"
Parish News

St. Ben's Program Volunteers Needed
St. Mary's Visitation Parish will again be preparing dinner for the guests at St. Ben's on the first Tuesdays of the even months in 2022. The dates are February 1, April 5, June 7, August 2, October 4, and December 6. Please sign-up to volunteer at www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c44afaf23a5fc1-2022 
Thank you for continuing to support this long-standing parish ministry!

SMV Respect Life is holding a Baby Item Collection for the Women's Care Center, Milwaukee in the SMV Parish Atrium beginning this weekend through January 30. Please generously support the life-saving mission of WCC to bring hope to women facing unplanned pregnancies.

WCC is looking for the following items: Diapers (newborn-size 6), wipes, new baby/toddler clothing, including outerwear, layette, sleepers, onesies, socks, toiletries, pacifiers, bottles and feeding supplies and new equipment such as strollers, carriers, car seats, bouncers and port-a-cribs.  

Online donations can be made at supportwomenscarecenter.org/donate, and click on “Wisconsin” and “Milwaukee” to donate locally. With WCC’s free services, including counseling, state-of-the-art ultrasounds, and parenting education classes, 92% of moms choose life for their baby!
Thank you for your generosity!  
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.
K4 Friends enjoying the snow
SMV Auction News
Donations and Sponsorships for the auction can be made online HERE  or you may drop off your check or item at the school office! Thank you for your generosity!
Danielle Mathai and Michelle Akel auction co-chairs