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W280N2101 Prospect Avenue
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Phone: 262-691-0460
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Live the Gospel Values
Seek the Lost
Commit to our Faith and to Academic Excellence
and Serve Others
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"Arise! Shine, for your light has come, the glory of the LORD has dawned upon you." Isaiah 60:1
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From the Desk of Mr. Marty Van Hulle, Principal
SAL Parents:
The importance of faith, family, and community was on full display this past week as my family mourned the loss of my father-in-law. From the sacrificial offering of last rites to the use of incense to mark my father-in-law’s ascension to heaven, the beauty of the Catholic faith was on full display. It’s hard to imagine how some families handle the sadness and grief of one’s passing without a strong faith life.
As a family we prayed together, we cried together, and at times, we laughed together. I watched with a full heart as my wife, my sister-in-law, my mother-in-law, and my three children rallied around one another to provide love, concern, and support for one another. I was brought to tears by the floral arrangements sent from the SAL Staff and the School Advisory Commission as well as by the number of friends who made the two and a half hour drive up north to be with us on Saturday.
I was honored to give the eulogy for my father-in-law and closed my remarks by stating that a life well-lived includes being loved and loving others. Thank you to all who demonstrated their love and concern this past week.
Take care and God bless
M. Van Hulle
Principal, SAL
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Upcoming Important Dates
May 01 - 05
MAP Testing (All Grades)
May 03
May/June Birthday Blessings
May 09 - 12
8th Grade Trip to Washington D.C.
May 11
Culver's Out of Uniform (from 4/26)
May 12
No School
May 16
Band Informational meeting 6pm
May 17
Passing of the Light Mass
May 19
Muffins with Mom
May 23
Culver's Night
May 24
May Crowning at Mass
May 24
Spring Concert
May 26
High-Interest Day
May 29
No School - Memorial Day
May 31
8th Grade Graduation
June 01
Last Day of School -
Dismissal at 10:00 AM
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For more information regarding the mass schedule, including which grades will be doing the preparation for mass and upcoming Birthday Blessings , click here. | | |
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Congratulations - Aladdin Jr.
A huge congratulations to our many students and faith formation participants that put on a fantastic run of Aladdin, Jr. this past weekend! It was an outstanding production and highlighted the many extremely talented young people we have in our school and parish.
Kyler's Krew
As many of you may know, Kyler Hogan, who will be joining the SAL family as a 3K’er next year, is courageously battling leukemia. Kyler and his family (Nolan, grade 4 and Ana, grade 2) have been in our prayers and you may have witnessed friends of the family sporting “Kyler's Krew” gear as a sign of support. Please know that if you’d like to join in supporting the Hogans you can access Kyler's Krew items via https://www.bonfire.com/store/kylers-krew/. Of course, your prayers are also very important and very much appreciated! The proceeds go to benefit Kyler's ongoing treatment as well as other kids battling childhood cancer.
Join the band!
Our Band teacher, Mr. Krofta, will hold an informational meeting on May 16th at 6pm for any parents of current 3rd graders (or older) who are interested in joining the Beginner Band next year. Mr. Krofta will introduce the band opportunities to interested students in the next couple weeks.
First Student Bus Families
First Student requires registration for the bus every school year. If you reside in the Waukesha School District and use First Student to transport your children to and/or from St. Anthony, please complete this form by June 15 so they can plan for bussing for next school year.
SCRIP
Thank you to everyone who supported SCRIP and our School this month - particularly those that completed the SCRIP Agreement, downloaded the RaiseRight App, and purchased gift cards through the SCRIP program. Our sales for the month of April were $7,210 - of which $567.60 of SCRIP Rebates were earned. We hope that our May sales can beat April's sales!
There are a number of Bonus Rebates occurring this week. Current bonuses include :
Athleta/GAP/Banana Republic/Old Navy - 18% rebate
Bath & Body Works - 17% rebate
Barnes & Noble - 11% rebate
DSW - 11% rebate
Shutterfly - 16% rebate
Among many others which can be found here: Brands On Bonus • RaiseRight
Raise Days (limited-time bonuses on eGift Cards) is also occurring May 4-5! Check the app on May 3 for the sneak peek of brands on bonuses during Raise Days!
For more information on the SCRIP Program, visit Scrip | St. Anthony on the Lake Catholic Church and School, W280N2101 Prospect Avenue, Pewaukee, WI 53072 (stanthony.cc).
Altar Server Volunteer Opportunity
SAL is looking for students in grades 6-8 to participate as altar servers during the weekend masses. Deacon Dennis will host a training session for those interested and work around schedules so that students can serve at either the 5:00 Saturday service or one of the three masses on Sunday morning. If interested, please let Mr. Van Hulle know and he will connect you with Deacon Dennis. This is a great way to obtain more service hours!
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23-24 School Calendar
Here is the 2023-24 SAL School Calendar. The only event for which dates have not yet been solidified are those associated with the 8th Grade trip to Washington DC. We will get those dates as soon as they are finalized.
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Mother/Son Hiking Event
The Boy Scout families have Rescheduled the Mother/Son Hiking event for June 11th at Retzer Nature Center. Sign up for event here.
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Muffins with Mom!
This year's Muffins with Moms will be held on Friday, May 19 from 7:00 - 7:30. Please save the date! We hope you can make it!
Please be sure to register in advance! Thank you and we look forward to a very successful event!
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Mother/Daughter Brunch Event
A Mother/Daughter brunch is planned for Sunday, May 7 from 11-1 to be held at the Golden Mast. Adults are $40. Children 12 and under are $20. Includes a three course, family-style brunch.
Please register in for this fun afternoon here!
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SAL Children's Yoga Class - Wednesday, May 03
This is an opportunity for your child to have fun while practicing mindfulness and movement within our school community. We'll start with getting the students set up for class in Fellowship Hall. Then we will begin the yoga class, which is designed for kids to learn and have fun. Finally, there will be time after class for questions, comments, and discussion. Students will either be taken to EDC or out front for pickup at 3:30pm. Register here.
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Parent Volunteer Expectations
Trimester 3 Sign Up (Trimester ends June 1st)
St. Anthony on the Lake School is a strong, vibrant school due to the help of many volunteers! Please remember, all families are expected to sign up for 3 specific duties per trimester. If you are unable to come to help during the school day, you are asked to sign up and then get a sub from the sub list.
Please sign up for your required three time slots! These are our immediate needs:
May 2 - Lunch Helper
May 3 - Lunch Helper, Lunch Server(2)
May 4 - Lunch Server(2)
May 5 - Lunch Server
May 8 - Lunch Helper, Lunch Server, Health Room
May 9 - Playground Helper, Lunch Server, Health Room
May 10 - Playground Helper, Lunch Server, Lunch Helper, Health Room
May 11 - Lunch Helper, Lunch Server (2)
May 12 - Lunch Server, Lunch Helper, Health Room
Most duties will take place from 11:15-12:45pm (11:30am arrival time for Health Room).
Please note: ALL volunteers must participate in Safe Environment education before they may
volunteer.
**Our KM Lunch Coordinator, Angele Stoltenburg, will be out of town May 15-27. She will have a substitute in her place who has been training with her. Please consider signing up to cover these days to help keep our hot lunch service running smoothly.
Safe Environment Education
Anyone who is volunteering in any manner here at St. Anthony on the Lake will need to participate in a one-time training titled “Safe Environment Education”. This training is mandated by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Training is now available virtually. To register please go to “Safe Environment” page on the Milwaukee Archdiocese website and click on register for Safe Environment (on the left hand side of the page). Again, this training, along with a background check is a one-time training requirement for all adults.
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High Interest Day
We Need You! On Friday, May 26th, our school will be participating in a High Interest Day. This day is set aside to provide an opportunity for all students to explore different careers, hobbies and activities in a hands-on environment (such as dance, fencing, baking, gymnastics, karate, STEM, and careers such as medical, engineering, firefighting, and more.). We are in need of volunteers to share a career or hobby they are passionate about and lead interactive, hands-on sessions. Sessions will be about 30 minutes long with about 3-4 per half day. We will have sessions in the morning for 3K-2nd grade and in the afternoon for 3rd-8th grade. You can volunteer in the morning, afternoon, or both based on your availability. If you have interest, please reach out to Liz Kurowski at kurowski1017@gmail.com! If you can't run a session, don't worry, we have a need for many more volunteers on that day to help the sessions run smoothly! Keep an eye out for more information soon.
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Family Promise - Our Partners in Mercy
YOU can lift spirits of vulnerable people - In 2022 Family Promise received over 800 requests for shelter. The needs of families are growing. Homelessness is a destructive and chaotic force.
YOU can help transform lives - Having a home gives children and families an anchor that allows them to thrive.
YOU can make a difference by volunteering for Family Promise - 69% of families who exit Family Promise of Waukesha County shelter find permanent and independent housing.
Family Promise is embarking on a new static site model where volunteers come to a designated, stationary site to serve families experiencing homelessness. This model will be implemented beginning April 2023. It will take place at the Waukesha Overflow Shelter located at 1210 Sentry Dr, Waukesha WI 53186.
HOW? St Anthony invites you to be one of 2-5 volunteers from 5-8 p.m. for one day. YOU prepare a nutritious meal for 1-5 families and spend time meaningfully connecting with them at the Shelter. Nutrition is vital to mental and physical health, and so is compassion! St. Anthony will have one day each month for 7 months in 2023.
YOU will feel confident you can help after two online training courses - completed at your own pace, and one in person session. Anyone with direct contact must be trained. All previously trained individuals must be re-trained for the new shelter, regardless of what training they might have had in the past.
YOU can help others realize their true potential by being compassionate, listening, and engaging with Family Promise families! For more information check out this website:
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Prayers, Gratitude, and Celebration | |
Please pray for Kyler Hogan and the entire Hogan family.
Please continue to keep the Hansen family in your prayers.
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Prayer Shawls
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Do you know someone who needs the comfort of a prayer shawl? Shawls and lap robes will be available in the church gathering space on Thursday, May 4 before and after the 7:30 mass. A prayer card is included and the shawls are complimentary.
Monthly Meet Ups
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Early Childhood Field Trip: Join other families with young children at the Retzer Nature Center on Wednesday, May 24th from 9:30-11am. We'll meet on the paved Discovery Trail near the nature exploration & play area. If it's raining, bring your boots & rain gear to play in the rain! Or we can explore the indoor exhibits and play area together! There is no cost to enjoy & explore the Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St. Waukesha, WI 53188. Contact Michelle Lukas at 262-894-5575 if you plan to attend.
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CLOW: May 7 is the last date for CLOW for the season. We are grateful for our Leaders and helpers who give their time for this important ministry. Children’s Liturgy of the Word will resume in September.
See the parish website for additional information about these great opportunities.
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Box Tops
Scan receipts using the Box Tops app. Contact Angie Lois with questions.
Contact the Scrip Coordinators with questions. Here is the website and enrollment code for Scrip.
Enrollment Code: 5757BD93897
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262-965-2214 - Dousman
262-524-0667 - First Student
262-691-9868 - GoRiteway
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Newsletter Submissons
Submissions due Friday for inclusion in the following Monday's newsletter
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