In a class discussion, the teacher asked, "Why do we set goals?"

"So we can achieve them," was the reply from one of the fine young men in the class.

A culture of faith, excellence, and community which provides for the success of every student is our goal. Recently, I had the privilege of meeting with all of our middle school students as they had the opportunity to review their individual progress and set goals for continued learning in the remaining weeks and throughout the summer. Using the Personal Learning Goals worksheet, students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade considered their relative strengths and weaknesses across various domains within the disciplines of reading, language arts, and mathematics. Strategies for developing increased skills in each of these domains were discussed and students indicated those strategies they would employ. By selecting goals and identifying a means to achieve them, students become more actively involved in their learning.

Last night, members of the faculty, administration, Home and School Association, and SJV School Committee met to review progress made this academic year and set goals for continued achievement. That particular gathering focused on the work of the School Committee relative to goals shared with school personnel and the Home and School Association. Data gathered through the parent survey conducted by the Long Range Planning subcommittee was posted and reviewed, providing context for discussions to support the continuing momentum for excellence at St. John Vianney School.

Peace, 

St. John Vianney School students will once again be participating in a Read-a-thon to raise funds to continue building the library collection for the children of our sister parish, Santisimo Sacramento, in Piura, Peru. The pledge drive will run May 4-10 and the Read-a-thon will run from May 11-17.  Forms were distributed to students and can also be found by clicking the following links:

Read-a-thon General Information 

Tracking Sheet 

Pledge Sponsor Sheet 

Students will also be participating in fun reading activities May 11-17.  Click here for a full description. 

May 11:  Drop Everything and Read

May 12:  Teacher Switcheroo- Teachers will read in each others' classrooms.

May 13:  Bedtime Stories- Students bring a flashlight and a stuffed animal and SJV will provide the milk and cookies.

May 14:  Buddies and Bubble gum- Students will read to each other and chew some bubble gum.  Bring along a book to share with your buddy. 

May 15:  Students will spend some time at the end of the day reading, weather permitting.    

• Signed Tuition Contract
• Completed EFT form with voided check attached (Needs to be completed each year)
• School Fees

If plans have changed and you will not be attending St. John Vianney School next year, please alert the office. 

• Click here for the artwork form
• Use a thin marker so copies are clear
• Include the following in your artwork:  St. John Vianney, 262-796-3942 and 2015-2016

Please turn in all artwork by Friday, May 29. 

K5 Announcements  

K5 is looking for any extra miscellaneous art materials which may be gathering dust at your home. We are looking for items like fabric scraps, ribbon, yarn, buttons, zig-zag scissors etc.

K5 is also looking for a handy man or woman who could help us construct new inns for our Nativity play (nothing too fancy- thinking wood and hinges). If you think you could help us, please contact either Mrs. McRae or Ms. Rittgers. 

Mother-Daughter Dance sponsored by the 6th Grade Girl Scouts- Troop 2045 

Come and join us for the global adventure of a lifetime. Come to the Girl Scout Mother Daughter Dance!

Where: St. John Vianney School cafeteria

Who: All SJV mothers and daughters are invited

When: Saturday, May 16th from 6:30 to 8:30pm

Why: Celebrate moms and daughters and support Soles for Jesus

Bring: One pair of new or gently used shoes to donate to Soles for Jesus

Cost: $2 dollars each or $5 dollars per family

Hip Hip Hooray, It's Independence Day!

We are excited to announce SJV is participating in Brookfield's July 4th Parade! I have volunteered to help organize this event for the school, but as Uncle Sam would say, "We Want You" to help make it happen!

Does your child participate in a school sport or club that would be interested in walking together in the parade? Or would your family like to pass out candy to spectators as you show your school spirit? Have your kids always wanted to be in a parade instead of watching one? This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our great nation's independence with fellow classmates and school families.

Please contact  Ann Marie Hess if your group or family is interested in celebrating July 4th "SJV style". Let Freedom Ring!  

Sign up now! 

New for this year:

• The camp runs July 6-10 and 13-17 from 8:00-3:00.
• Sign up for one week or two, depending on summer schedules
• Opportunities for organized outdoor play (weather permitting) are offered every day at no extra charge.
• A greater variety of classes, including new classes, such as engineering with Legos, drama, and dance, along with some of the old favorites like cooking, technology and art!

By clicking on our SJV Summer Camp link, you will find everything you need to know, including class offerings and descriptions, schedules, pricing and registration information. If you are interested, please print the catalog, register for classes and return to the school office with payment at your earliest convenience. Please direct any questions to Dan Demeter or Chris Gordon. Thank you for considering our great summer camp!  

Volleyball Registration 

Volleyball Registration is now open for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year.  

Please find all volleyball forms on the SJV Volleyball Page of our website.

SPLITS: EARLY THIS YEAR: AUGUST 10-12  

7th and 8th Grade:       8/10/15 and 8/12/15

5th and 6th Grade:       8/11/15

COACHES: STILL CALLING ALL interested parties; it is due to the efforts of volunteers and the gifts of your time that we are able to continue to offer an excellent athletics programs at SJV.  Each year, we are in need of coaches for boys and girls in grades 5-8. One of the ways that the athletic board will be supporting the coaches and assistants the upcoming season is a comprehensive coaches clinic that will support not only basic foundational skills and drills, but practice schedules and conditioning.  IF you are interested in learning more, please join us for an informational meeting on May 21 at 7:30pm.  Please email Nisha Weyker directly with interest or questions. 

Congratulations to the 28 sixth, seventh and eighth grade students who represented our parish in the Archdiocesan Faith-a-thon as the Saint John Vianney Mighty Doves. The Mighty Doves competed in the day-long faith facts contest at the Inspirio Youth Ministries Center in Nashotah, WI on Friday, May 8, 2015.

Children's Liturgy of the Word       

Meets every Saturday at the 4:30pm Mass and on Sunday at the 11:00am Mass.  Children K4-4th grade are invited to participate and no registration is needed.  Parents are welcome to visit anytime and we especially encourage you to bring your young child the first time or until they feel more comfortable.  Come hear the Word of God! 

We are looking for additional presiders and assistants to lead the children in worship.  It is a once a month commitment and training is provided.  Please consider being a part of the wonderful ministry.  We need you!  

Summer Vacation Bible School 2015

Children K4-5th grade are invited to Everest, June 22-26 from 9:00am to noon.  Registration and volunteer forms are on the website or you can stop in the Christian Formation Office for more information.  Registration forms must be turned into the Christian Formation Office by Friday, May 22nd. 

Vacation Bible School Volunteers Needed

We need both adult and youth volunteers for Vacation Bible School from June 22-26 from 8:30am to noon daily.  We need group leaders, story, game and drama leaders, juice pourers, snack makers, and all kinds of other helpers.  This is a wonderful experience for college students, retired people, or anyone who enjoys children and loves God!  If this week is not good for you, we also need people to help decorate and prepare materials before the event.  Please turn in your volunteer form by Friday, May 22nd. 

For more information or registration forms on the above programs or if you are interested in helping, please stop in the Christian Formation Office or call Dawn Van Dorf at 796-3944 x1117. 

Please Lend a Hand! 

Many exciting jobs are available, sign up now for a shift or two, or three or four! at this year's festival, June 5, 6 and 7.  We are only at 25% of 1201 available slots for SJV's Festival which is only four weeks away!  Sign up now! 

Important details for online sign up:

• Online sign-ups take precedence over the hand-written ones in the Narthex
• ONE NAME PER LINE, please
• Please use upper and lower case lettering when entering name
• Please ask your teenage/high school student to gather their friends to work in Parking- they receive a FREE t-shirt and beverages
  (ahem, non-alcoholic) during their shift!

If you have problems registering or would like additional information, please contact the SJV festival volunteer organizer and SJV School parent/SJV catechist Kathy Uy 262-782-6778.  Thank you for being the best part of SJV's largest annual fundraiser- the warm, welcoming, friendly faces! 

Great Memorial Day Savings from DENNIS! 

Save 15% on all online purchases on May 22, 23, 24 & 25 plus get FREE SHIPPING on orders over $85!  Shop online- www.dennisuniform.com.  Remember you can purchase Dennis Uniform Scrip to earn even more for you and SJV!