Thursday, December 14, 2023

Monday, December 18th -

Mission T-shirt Day

Out of Uniform

Tuesday, December 19th -

December Birthdays

Out of Uniform

UWM Planetarium Trip

Grades 5-8

Saturday, December 23rd to

Tuesday January 2nd

NO School - Christmas Break

Wednesday, January 3rd -

Classes Resume

Check out our online calendar here.

Family Prayer 

Third Sunday of Advent

Reading I : Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11

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.

Reading II : 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

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.

Gospel : John 1:6-8, 19-28

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

Mr. Oberdorf, Principal

Christmas Concert

Thank you for attending our 2023 Christmas concert. I hope you enjoyed the performances. There were so many people involved in putting together our show. Thank you to anyone who played a role in making the concert a success. A big shout out to Mrs. Weyer for putting together an outstanding show. She is an amazing music teacher and SJE is blessed to have her as part of our staff. Pictures of the show have been posted to our Facebook page. Please check them out.

Calendar Raffle

There are still 30 families who have not turned in their calendar raffle stubs or calendars. The calendars were sent home in a blue envelope in October. If you still have your calendars please turn them into the school office (sold or unsold) as soon as possible. We would like the opportunity to sell any remaining calendars.

If anyone would like to purchase more calendars, please stop in the school or parish office. 



Mission T-shirt out of uniform day

On Monday, December 18 we will have a mission t-shirt out of uniform day. Students must wear their SJE mission t-shirt to be out of uniform. Students not wearing their mission t-shirt should wear the regular school uniform. Please see our Out of Uniform Day dress code for what may be worn with the mission t-shirt on December 18th. .

Out of Uniform Day Dress Code 

In keeping with a desire for Christian modesty and respect, the following attire will be allowed for all out of uniform days: 

• Jeans, pants, khakis, windpants, sweatpants, loose fitting cotton pants (no rips, holes or extremely worn material). 

 • Leggings, tights, capri pants, worn with a top the length of which must match the arms & fingers extended straight down at the side. 

• Tennis shoes, fashion boots, cowboy boots.   



Futsal and Track registration is happening now!

Futsal and Track registration is open. If you have not already registered, please register today. Futsal (indoor soccer) is co-ed and available for students in grades K5-4. Track is available for boys and girls in grades 5-8. Track season begins in April. 

Please use the link below to register:

Blue Sombrero 

Spirit Wear Sale

We are having another spirit wear sale. Please checkout the new items for adults with the embellishment “SJE Athletics” to show your spirit regardless of the sport.

The last day to order is December 17.

Please click on the link below to check out the new gear and order. 

 https://sjebasketball2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/

SJE is Singing the National Anthem

Grades 3-8 parents:

Thank you to those who have committed their child to singing the National Anthem at the Milwaukee Wave soccer game on Feb 16.  This is going to be a great way to represent our school and highlight the beautiful singing voices of our students.  There is still time to add more singers.  Please consider purchasing Wave tickets for you and your child and joining us.  Mrs. Weyer needs to know the names of the singers that will be participating so please email her at aweyer@sje.school when you order your tickets.  This is a unique opportunity that we will not be given next year so we highly encourage all 3rd-8th singers to join us.  Here is the link to order tickets



https://fevo-enterprise.com/StJohnstheEvangelistSchool

Thursday Folder

December Lunch Menu

Due to this being a short month, please return Lunch menu with orders not later than Tuesday, December, 19th.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Relevant Radio Flyer

Relevant Radio Welcomes you to join in Bringing Christ through the world through the Media.

Reminders

Cookie Walk

If you signed up to donate cookies for the cookie walk, the cookies should have been dropped off in the school office, today, December 14. If you forgot to drop them off today, do not worry. The cookies may still be dropped off in the school office Friday, December 15th. The Home and School Committee thanks you for donation to this fundraiser.  

The cookies will be sold after all Masses on December 16 and 17.  

Hope for those without Homes

NJHS Advent Service Project

Please see the flyer. Items are due on December 15th.

In connection with this service project we will have a mission t-shirt day Monday, December 18.



DPI School and District Report Cards Released

School and District Report Cards were released in November. You received a copy of the St. John the Evangelist report card in last week’s Thursday Folder. If you are interested in viewing report cards for other schools and districts please use the link below. 

https://apps2.dpi.wi.gov/reportcards/

I am also providing other educational options as required by DPI for Choice schools in the links below: 

• Public schools
• Private schools participation in a parental choice program
• Charter schools
• Virtual schools
• Full-time or part-time open enrollment in a non-resident district
• The youth apprenticeship program under s. 106.13
• Early college credit program; and
• Options for pupils enrolled in a home-based private educational program.



Are you interested in being a volunteer at SJE?

Register for Safe Environment

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has a partnership with Catholic Mutual Group to provide Safe Environment Education. All participants must register online. If interested, please register on the archdiocesan website https://www.archmil.org/home.

View a listing of upcoming safe environment education sessions.

You must complete this class in order to volunteer in the school or accompany students on any field trips.

Scrip is available at all weekend Masses or during regular business hours at the parish office.

Scrip Order Form

Download the RaiseRight app to reload cards, purchase e-cards, or purchase physical cards. Contact the Parish Office or School Office for the enrollment code.