2011-2012 Registration

Congratulations to the Merrik family for bring first to turn in their 2012-2013 registration form. It's very important to get your form in  so we can prepare a balanced budget for this next school year.  We also want to serve all our current families before we confirm a seat for new families. Once  we have a good idea of what our enrollment will be, we will be able to plan for expenses  and set tuition.  We would like your registration form and fee of $100 per child returned to school ASAP, but no later than January 27th.

Below you'll find links to the 2011-2012 re-enrollment letter, re-enrollment form, and financial aid form.  Please note that all forms and funds need to be returned to the school office by Friday, January 27th to hold a seat for you child/ren for the next school year.

Re-enrollment Letter 

Re-enrollment Form 

Financial Aid Form 

Win $100 Gift from Scrip!! 

 Would you like to win a $100 gift from Scrip and help bring new families to our school? This is your chance. If you refer a family and they register at Open House on January 29th, your name will go into a drawing for $100 from Scrip.  Start spreading the word about what a wonderful school we have.

St. Mary's Visitation to Add K3 Program

We are pleased to announce that St. Mary's Visitation will introduce a K3 Program for the 2012-2013 school year.  SMV will offer a two-day K3 option on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-11:30 AM or a three-day option on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30-11:30 AM.  Before school care will also be available.  Students must be three-years-old by September 1, 2012 to attend.  Please spread the word to your family and friends, and encourage them to attend our upcoming Open House on Sunday, January 29th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Families will be able to tour the school and find out more about what St. Mary's has to offer at all grade levels. Registrations will be accepted beginning in January for existing families. We will accept all other registrations during Open House. Class size will be limited. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 262-782-7057.

January Calendar Updates

Some items were overlooked on our January calendar so please add these items to your January calendar:  January 16th is an in-service day for the teachers so there is NO SCHOOL for the students and January 31st is a half day for the students due to parent-teacher conferences which begin in the afternoon.

Still in that Giving Spirit?

Well, how about signing up to do more playground or lunch duties?  We are really short in January and February for the playground duty. The lunch room could use some help in February and May. Please contact the office if there is a day that you could help out with. Thank you.

Two Saint Mary's Visitation Alumni  Making a Difference in the World

by : Emme Wiederhold '12, Molly Carrig '12, Alexandra Ahrens '12

 

SMV recently welcomed back two young alumni and members of the military, Ellen Chamberlin and Mark Bodalski,  who addressed students on the December 21 " 5:11 Day."   Ellen, a 2006 graduate of SMV, is a second year cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point.  Mark, also a 2006 SMV graduate, is a sophomore at the University of Miami in Florida, where he participates in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) for the US Air Force. 

Ellen told the students how she was first inspired to join the military when she was in fourth grade at Saint Mary's,  after watching the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Ellen recalled that the discipline and Catholic values she learned at SMV are much like those demanded by her life in the military.  Mark commented, "The Air Force is a great way for me to give back to God and my country." They both feel that the military is a great option for them to get an education and serve their country. For the current students, the alumni presentation was a valuable opportunity to see ways to further their education and  to give back to the community.  According to eighth grade student Luke Moyer, "It was a very enlightening experience, and I was inspired by the selflessness of the alumni."

 

Spirit Wear - Support SMV or the Packers!!

Wednesday, January 11 is now a spirit wear day and students can chose to wear SMV spirit wear OR Green Bay Packet attire.

Spirit Wear or Packer Wear Flyer 

Save the Date - SMV Open House and Pancake Breakfast!!

Come share in all the good that happens at SMV at our annual Open House Sunday, January 29th from 10:00AM to 1:00PM.  Stop in to say hi to our principal and teachers.  Visit your child's classroom or meet the teacher they'll have next year.  Learn about our academic program and tour the school.  Enjoy a hot pancake breakfast and browse the book fair.  Experience why we are proud to say "we're from SMV"!!!

Please help spread the word by printing then passing out the attached open house flyer and bulletin cover to promote the SMV Open House.

Open House Flyer and Bulletin Cover 

SMV Fourth Graders Share their Artwork with the World!

Move Over Famous Artists! St. Mary's Visitation artists are taking over the spotlight! SMV has teamed up with Artsonia, www.artsonia.com -- the world's largest online kid's art museum -- to display the students' artwork.

Anyone can view the school gallery online at: www.artsonia.com/schools/StMarys225. Visitors can browse the artwork in the school gallery by grade level, or by specific exhibits. St. Mary's Visitation students join thousands of students from over 130 countries whose artwork is showcased on Artsonia. This program is a wonderful way to get parents and family members more involved in Art Education.   

All of Artsonia's artwork (12 million and counting!) are viewable online, and any teacher or parent can create an online art gallery for their child or school. Artsonia provides several online features such as fan clubs and personal guestbooks, as a way for families to encourage the creativity and imaginations of their young artists. In addition, family members can purchase keepsakes imprinted with the child's artwork, with Artsonia donating 15 percent of their annual product revenue back to school art programs.

Headquartered in Gurnee, IL, Artsonia was established in 2000 as an online kid's art museum providing free, educational resources for kids, families and schools to create art projects. Since its inception, Artsonia continues to integrate technology in the classroom, develop multi-cultural understanding through art and increase family involvement in children's education. To find out more, visit www.artsonia.com.

Link to the SMV Artsonia Website

 

World Book Online

World Book online is an encyclopedia source that is more complete than the printed set and more thorough than any free online encyclopedia. Please view it to see all of the terrific resources and activities and encourage your children to use it for their assignments and projects.

 

www.worldbookonline.com

user name = smeg

password = smeg

Junior High Forensics Schedule 

Fri Feb 3 at Glen Hills Middle School 3:00-9:00

Sat Feb 4 at Nature Hill, Oconomowoc 8:00-1:00

Fri Feb 10 at Kettle Moraine Middle School 3:00-9:00

Fri Feb 17 at Longfellow Middle School, Wauwatosa 3:30-9:00

Fri Feb 24 at Pilgrim Park 3:30-9:45

Sat March 3 at Holy Apostles, New Berlin 8:00-1:00

Sat March 10 at Longfellow Middle School, Wauwatosa 8:00-12:00

Sat March 24 STATE MEET at Neenah High School, Neenah, WI

Save the Dates 

Home and School has many great activities scheduled in the New Year for your family!  Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for the following:

January 19  Please join us on Thursday, January 19 from 5-9PM for Restaurant Night at Noodles on Bluemound Rd in Brookfield.  25% of sales (dine-in and carryout) will benefit Home and School programming.  Bring along a copy of the attached flyer or mention St. Mary's when you order.  See you there!

Restaurant Night at Noodles Flyer 

January 27  Pull out your recipe box and submit your chili to this year's Chili Chomp on Friday, January 27 in the SMV cafeteria.  Drop off your chili between 5:30-5:45PM.  Food will be served at 6:00PM.  We are in need of a few volunteers the night of the event.  Please see the attached flyer for details.  Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 25 by printing off the attached flyer and submitting to the school office, or email Sara Albright at sara.albright@micorp.com.

Chili Chomp Flyer 

January 27 -- February 2  Scholastic Book Fair

February 3  SMV Day at Country Springs Waterpark

February 17  Parent's Night Out - Bowling at AMF Bowlero

Auction Update   

Thanks to those of you who have made contributions already in the form of donations, sponsorships and/or advertising. We appreciate your generosity and look forward to a night of "Island Paradise" on March 10th, 2012. We do still need additional merchandise doantions, in-kind gifts or sponsorships to help underwrite some of our packages, so please consider it and spread the word to your friends and family. Also, we are offering some special advertising rates for those who offer a discount coupon or percentage off in their ad. If you own a business, work at or know of somewhere that you think would benefit from advertising in our catalog, see the donation form link or contact Bill Martin.

Auction Donor Form

Auction Solicitation Form   

Scrip News

Beginning January 23 Piggly Wiggly scrip cards will be available for ordering in $25 and $100 denominations. These are able to be redeemed only at Sendik's on 124th and North.  Also, please note the link to the updated scrip order form has been added to the permanent sidebar.

New Updated Scrip Order Form 

Milwaukee Admirals Hockey and Money for SMV!! 

Join us for a night of faith and fun at Archdiocese of Milwaukee Night with the Milwaukee Admirals on Friday, February 3 at the Bradley Center.   $2.00 from each ticket sold goes back to the Archdiocese AND $2.00 from each ticket sold comes to St Mary's School.   

Archdiocese of Milwaukee Night with the Milwaukee Admirals Flyer

Volunteers Are Needed for the Book Fair!!

This is a really fun volunteer opportunity!

All profits benefit the SMV library!

Book Fair Volunteer Form 

List of Dates and Times Help is Needed  

40% Off Calendars and Photo Books on SchoolaMoola through January 31st!

With the kids back in school, take time to upload your holiday photos to SchoolaMoola and create customized photo books for timeless treasures or build your personalized calendar for 2012 - it's not too late!

Log on to our SchoolaMoola website and receive 40% off photo books and calendars AND free shipping by entering PROMO CODE: NewYear40 through January 31st!  You save on great quality products, and our school receives up to 40% of your order back as a rebate.

Logon to:  www.49009.schoolamoola.com 

Community Key:  Stmarysvis

Password:   Stmarysvis

(If you have any questions or need support, email Support@SchoolaMoola.com or call 855-GOT-MOOLA.)

Happy New Year!

Fun Friday at Catholic Memorial High School for 7th and 8th Graders 

Do you know students who are in 7th or 8th grade?   Invite them to our Fun Friday on January 20, 7:00-9:30 pm.  They will enjoy a night with friends over pizza and soda followed by a high school-type dance.  This will be a great time for them to meet new friends, connect with old friends, and meet their future CMH classmates!  Music will be provided by Magic Music Mixers.

Register for this event: 7th & 8th Grade Dance Registration 

For additional information or if you have questions, please contact Robin Miller at rmiller@catholicmemorial.net.

Students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade are invited to attend

our Fun Friday on January 27, 5:30-9:00 pm.  Students can participate in a variety of workshops that night, including an introduction to the sport of rugby, a creative art activity, a French culture activity, or a 3-D design and puzzle activity.  Following these workshops, students will receive a free ticket to attend the Boys' Varsity Basketball home game against Arrowhead at 7:30 pm.  Students should check-in at the CMH Cafeteria at 5:30 pm and may be picked up at 7:30 pm (if not attending the game).  Students who choose to attend the basketball game should be picked up at approximately 8:45 pm.

Register for this event: 4th, 5th, 6th Grade Fun Friday Registration 

St. Mary's Visitation Parish Blood Drive

There will be a Blood Drive Monday, January 16, 2012 from 3:00PM to 7:00 PM in the Senior Center.  Please make your own appointment at www.bcw.edu/SMV, in-person after Mass, or by calling the church office at 262-782-4575.  Thank you!  Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome.

Blood Drive Flyer

Theater Classes Through the Sunset Playhouse

Join Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts as we use our imaginations to take a journey with Mo Willem's characters during a ten week Center Stage Acting class at St. Mary's Visitation.

Center Stage: Goof Off Mo Willems

January 25 - March 28

Grades 1 - 3
Wednesdays 2:45PM - 4:00PM
Final Class Wednesday , March 28 at a special time 2:45PM - 4:30PM performance at 4:30PM
Cost $62 per student with a minimum enrollment of 8 students

Sunset Playhouse Information Sheet and Registration Form

SMV Chess Club and Tournament

All students in grades 1 through 8 are invited to join the SMV Chess Club.  Practices begin January 13th and run until March 15th.  The tournament is March 18th.

SMV Chess Club Flyer