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Students in 3N and 8 White were very excited to meet and get to know one another. They interviewed their buddy to find out interesting information about each other. This will be an awesome opportunity to make new friends, lead by example and Walk by Faith!
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Students in Mrs. Scaffidi's science class made inferences about the functions of roots, stems and leaves while getting hands-on with vascular plants.
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The students in Mr. Stemper's class participated in the Elmbrook Fire Department's Survive Alive program. During the morning, they learned about safety hazards throughout the house and got to experience them in actual scenarios. They also got to experience how to use a fire extinguisher and set up an escape plan. Then they had to make emergency phone calls to an operator, which is a valuable skill.
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Students in 5K took a walk to the fire station. After the trip, the kids pretended to be fire fighters at free choice time. They made hoses and pretended to put out fires.
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LUNCH SERVERS
If you would like to help serve hot lunch during the noon hour, see the sign up on Volunteer Spot.
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Report Cards: As you know, the first quarter of the 2015-2016 academic year concluded this past Friday, October 31. The end of a quarter always correlates with the issuance of report cards. With the adoption of Power School by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, a new report card template was created to be consistent with the Power School student information system. Yesterday, we were notified by the archdiocese that it is quite possible that this template will not be ready by this Friday, which is our designated date for sending home report cards. We want to assure you that we have done everything right on our end. The teachers have all of the grades completed and all of the comments have been entered. However, if the archdiocesan template is not ready, we will be unable to produce and print the report cards.
In this instance, all of the teachers will send home a first quarter progress report, which will detail all of the quarter's assessments and scores. We understand that this is not optimal, nor the planned form of communication that we were hoping to use at this time. However, the end of quarter progress report will provide the essential pieces of information that need to be communicated to families. When the archdiocese completes the work on their end, we will still send home the completed and correct report card as soon as we are able to do so.
It is not uncommon for things to be delayed with the implementation of a new student information system and unfortunately this is a prime example of that. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during the completion of this process.
Other Report Card News and Notes:
- As a reminder, K4 and K5 students will not receive a report card for the first quarter. They will receive a progress update and observations from the first quarter of the academic year. A report card will go home at the end of the second quarter in January.
- When you receive the completed report card you will see that a health grade has not been indicated for this quarter. Health, which previously was integrated, is a new content area which can be assessed through archdiocesan schools but is not required. This has not yet been assessed this year so there is an absence of a health grade at this time.
- Included with the progress report on Friday will be registration information for the 2016-2017 school year, the newest edition of the Shamrock Success brochure, and a MAPs goal setting sheet and letter for all of our middle school students.
Positively SJV,
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 All School Liturgy
All are welcome to pray with us at our next All-School Liturgy on Wednesday, November 4. Mass will be prepared by Mr. Stemper's homeroom. |
 Halloween Candy Collection
If you are looking to get excess Halloween candy out of your house, consider bringing it to SJV before November 13. Candy is donated to Prince of Peace and the For All the Right Reasons Foundation, serving our troops and homeless veterans. |
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 Teacher Luncheon: Donations RequestedThe luncheon committee is busy planning a Soup and Salad Lunch for our teachers and staff centered around the delicious fall flavors abundant this time of year. Please consider helping by donating some of the necessary ingredients. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! Please have all ingredients and beverages marked for the Teacher Lunch and delivered to the kitchen in the Church Hall by 2:30pm. on Tuesday, November 10. This allows ample time for preparing the dishes and chilling the drinks. In keeping with the theme, we are also looking for pumpkin and apple desserts, such as bars, muffins and cookies. Please have all desserts delivered to the kitchen in the Lower Church Hall by 9:00am on Wednesday, November 11. Follow this link to sign up to provide a donation. |
 SJV Spirit Wear
The SJV spirit wear website is up and open for orders now through 11:59pm on Tuesday, November 10.
This will be our ONLY ordering period before the holidays! Visit the Burghardt's website and check out some of the new items for winter! Stock up on basketball warm-up shirts, shirts for coaches and many other items to show your SJV spirit throughout the winter months. Items will be delivered to school and will arrive before Christmas break. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Allison Rusch or Jennifer Doyle. Click here to order now! |
 Bids for Kids 2017
Informational Meeting
WE NEED YOU! Would you like to learn more about our biennial auction? Interested in chairing one of the committees? Brainstorm theme ideas? If so, please join us for an informative Bids for Kids meeting on Thursday, November 5 at 7:00pm in P209. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact Amy DiPiazza.
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SCRIP News
Changes to SCRIP Vendors:
- National Golf Center is no longer available.
- New vendors: The Container Store, Meijer
Learn How to Purchase Online and Use ScripWallet A tutorial session will be held on Tuesday, November 17 at 2:00pm in the office conference room. Come early for school pick up and stop in to visit with experienced Online purchasers! Learn how to use ScripWallet- purchasing SCRIP from your smart phone (It's really easy to do while standing in the checkout line. It's that fast!) Martha Connelly will be on hand to show you how to purchase cards online and answer your specific questions.
Ways to Use Scrip
- Dine out- November 19 at Chipotle. Order your cards today!
- Order Shutterfly for Christmas cards.
- Shopping online with Amazon.com? You can pay with SCRIP cards! Available in denominations of $25, $100
SCRIP for the Holidays
Check the backpacks this week for our annual Holiday Shopping with SCRIP packet. More to come in the following weeks about ways to use SCRIP for gift giving and Christmas shopping! Small denomination cards are now available while supplies last. Select from: Amazon.com $10, AMC Theatres $10, Applebee's $10, Barnes & Noble $5, Groupon $10, Meijer $10, Outback $10, Panera $5, Starbucks $5, Target $10, Walmart $10. Gift card holders are available 10 for $2- write in on order blanks.
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 First Reconciliation Preparation
There are three upcoming dates to remember:
- The first family packet sharing experience and your date preference for First Reconciliation are due on Wednesday, November 4th. Please return to the Christian Formation Office.
- First Reconciliation Family Retreat is Friday, November 13th at 6:30-8:00pm in the Church. If your last name begins with M-Z, please bring a treat to share.
Please note the new date for the meeting below: If you have any questions or concerns, please call Dawn Van Dorf at 796-3944 x1117.
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 The Mercy of God Revealed Through the Sacraments of the Church
Wednesday, November 4
10:00-11:30am and 6:30-8:00pm
Presentation Hall
Join Rich Harter, Director of the Office of Evangelization- John Paul II Center, Archdiocese of Milwaukee, as he speaks on the Sacraments of Initiation. He will answer, "What are the Sacraments of Initiation?" and "How does God reveal His mercy through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist?" Click here for further information about this series of presentations for Adult Formation. |
 Women of Christ Conference
Come to the Women of Christ Conference where the theme is Seeking the Truth- 2,000 Years of Scripture and Tradition. Saturday, November 7 from 9:00am-5:00pm at the Washington County Fair Park. |
Mass Intentions Dedicated to SJV Class of 2015
Mass intentions of the All School Liturgy, which will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 18, will be dedicated to the continued success of the SJV class of 2015. All alumnus of this school are remembered in our thoughts and prayers.
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 DSHA Presents
Into the Woods
There are five performances that run back-to-back weekends from November 6-8 and 13-14. Shows are at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Performances are located in The Robert and Marie Hansen Family Fine Arts Theatre. "Opportunity is not a lengthy visitor," so call 414-616-2813 or purchase tickets online at www.dsha.info/tickets . The Box Office is open for walk-up sales on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. beginning Monday, October 26 and one hour before curtain. Make a wish and come journey into the woods with us this November. |
Spotlight Youth Theater Presents:
Great American Tall Tales
Join SJV students, Genevieve Baynes, Ella Connelly, Riley Connelly, Ellen Fricker, Emily Fricker and Erin Fricker as they meet the beloved characters of American folklore- Annie Oakley, Davy Crockett, Pecos Bill, John Henry and more. Through story, dance, and song, they learn more that history is alive and vibrant while discovering that sometimes fact and fiction work together to create unforgettable legends. Shows run November 13-15 and November 20-22. Visit the Spotlight Youth Theater website for full details. |
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