Thursday, December 10, 2020 |
|
Thursday, December 10th - (TODAY!!) Panera Bread Fundraiser
Friday, December 11th - Spirit Wear (Out-of-Uniform)
Tuesday, December 15th - December Birthdays Out-of-Uniform
Tuesday, December 22nd - 11:00 Dismissal
|
|
Family Prayer
Third Sunday of Advent
God is the joy of my soul.
- The third section of the Book of Isaiah was written shortly after Israel’s return from exile.
- Today’s passage connects anointing and being filled with the Spirit of God by using vocabulary similar to the servant songs in Second Isaiah.
- The prophet proclaims a year of jubilee when debts are forgiven and land is returned to its original owner.
Do not stifle the spirit.
- At the end of the First Letter to the Thessalonians, Paul gives a series of directions to the faithful.
- Paul advises the Thessalonians to pray and give thanks without ceasing.
- The community is instructed to test everything and encourage that which is good.
Prepare the way of the Lord!
- John’s Gospel uses words from Isaiah 40 to identify John the Baptist as the one who prepares the way for the new exodus and return from exile.
- The priests and Levites ask, “Why then do you baptize?” Baptism was a form of initiation for Gentle converts to Judaism.
- John uses this opportunity to bear witness to the one who will come, who will baptize not in water but in the Spirit.
|
|
A Message from Mrs. Laidlaw Otto
Dear SJE Families,
Around this time of the year, our students begin to get excited for the holidays. This year is no different. Our successful return from Thanksgiving break was marked by the annual appearance of Advent wreaths, Nativity scenes, and Christmas lights. Artwork featuring Santa, reindeers and elves is appearing in the hallways.
As we begin the second trimester, our students are setting goals with their teachers. Some of the goals will be academic. Students may challenge themselves to raise a grade or master a new concept. Some may be tied to the success indicators on our report cards. They will involve the behaviors that lead to success, both as a student and as an adult. Parents can help by discussing these goals at home. Ask your child about the goal of the lesson in their favorite (or perhaps least favorite) subject Sometimes these goals will be daily, other times they may involve work for the week. Both individual and class goals can be interesting topics of conversation at home!
Together in God’s name,
Mary Laidlaw Otto
|
|
Covid-19 Update
In keeping with CDC guidelines, the Greenfield Health Department has updated the quarantine guidelines for people who have close contact with someone who tests positive for Covid-19. Please take time to review this document carefully. We use these guidelines to determine the length of quarantine for our students. You can review the guidelines here:
If you or a family member finds yourself in need of Covid-19 testing, tests are readily accessible right here in Greenfield. Working in conjunction with the Greenfield Health Department and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Holistic Home Care & Hospice offers drive through testing either by appointment or on a drop in basis.
Located on Forest Home Ave. near the Greenfield and Hales Corners border at 8777 W. Forest Home Ave,, Greenfield, WI 53221, Holistic Health Care is owned by SJE parents Sahr Lebbie and Tessa Decker.
Hours for the testing site are:
- Monday-Friday, 9am-Noon & 2-5pm
- Saturday-Sunday, 8am-Noon & 2-5pm
|
|
Calendar Raffle Reminder
Each family at St. John the Evangelist is required to sell 7 calendar raffles.
All money and completed raffle stubs must be turned into the school office no later than this Friday, December 11th.
|
|
Warm Clothing and Waterproof Mittens
The mild fall has allowed our students plenty of time outdoors, As late as last week, our students had their jackets open on the playground as they enjoyed the sunshine. Before we know it, we will undoubtedly find ourselves enjoying the first measurable snowfall, bringing a whole new set of outdoor activities for our students to enjoy.
If you haven't already done so, please take inventory of your student’s winter clothing. Hats, boots, and snowpants should be packed in a cloth bag marked clearly with your child’s name. Please mark all pieces of winter clothing clearly with your last name. Snow Pants, in particular, seem to only come in one or two styles, and are very tough to reunite with their owners.
Once the snow flies, we have several students who come to the office each day looking for waterproof mittens. Although we do have some spares, we don’t have enough to supply students on a daily basis. Lightweight knit gloves are not enough protection for our students who love to play in the snow.
Remember – our winters are long in Wisconsin. Our students go outside when the temperature (or the “feels like” temp) is above zero. Warm clothing is a must!!
|
|
Panera Fundraiser Tonight!! |
|
Annual Home and School Cookie Walk
We still need cookies!
Thank you to all who have been baking cookies for our cookie sale to be held this weekend after all weekend masses. If you are donating cookies, please send them to school with child or drop off at Door #6 on Friday (tomorrow).
|
|
St. John the Evangelist School
414-321-8540
Fax: 414-321-4450
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
