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Mr. Zach Martin, Principal of the Day

Catholic Schools Week

Mr. Karim Akel and Miss Audrey Akel, Secretaries of the Day

Catholic Schools Week

St. Mary's Visitation Parish School's Mission Statement

St. Mary's Visitation Catholic Parish School exists to direct children toward God and toward Christian Service to society through Catholic religious formation, academic challenge, and continuous improvement.

Catholic Schools Week!


Dear Families,


We're busy celebrating Catholic Schools Week! See photos of the different activities taking place at the end of this newsletter.


 Please remember that there is no school tomorrow Friday, February 3rd.


We also have off from school next Friday, February, 10th.


Blessings,


Mrs. Mary Tretow

School Office Notes

Chili Chomp - Thank you!

Chili Chomp 2023 was a HUGE SUCCESS! There were over 230 attendees; a record in the past 10 years! 


A special thank you to all of the volunteers, including Julie Perez, Josie Perez, Jessica Perez, Andrea Stollenwerk, Jessica Brandt, Lucy Brandt, Jen Nicolosi, Katy Edwards, Maddie Savoie, Michele Savoie, Jack Edwards, Eva Mathai, Evie McWey, Anna Zeidler, Kim Kolesari, Elizabeth Hagman, Sheri Mueller, Isaiah and Isabella Zappa.


Thank you to SMV faculty, staff and administration, for their support. Special thanks to Mr. Falk, for being the best winner announcer!


We also had a record 28 Chili entries! Thank you to the fantastic Chili Chef Families:

Zeidler, Horning, Zappa (2 entries), Henry, Fishler, Stollenwerk, Akel, Read, Schultz, Kolesari, Tripoli, Driscoll, Laabs, Sachs (Muth), Crichton, LoCoco, Parsons (2 entries), Fee, McCormack, Savoie, Carnell, Andres, Puetzer.


The Winners in the Adult and Kid Division celebrated their success!



Adult Division:

1st Place - Two-way Tie (13 votes each)

  • Read Family Chili (Named 2023 Champion) See the "secret recipe" here!
  • Da Bomb Chili (Peter Henry - last year Champion)


2nd Place - Three-way Tie (6 votes each)

  • Kathy Driscoll
  • Smokey Chuck's Triple Threat - Annie Andres
  • Texas Chili Con Carne - Michael LoCoco


Kid Division (must be 17 or under to vote):

1st Place - two Way Tie (4 votes each)

  • Kevin Carnell
  • Colleen Zeidler


Thank you Home & School for sponsoring this amazing free family event!


Chili Chomp Co-Chairs,

Peter and Amy Henry

Jake and Heather Zappa

Our Chili Chomp Winners!

Valentine's Day Boxed Lunch - Order soon!

The next Subway sandwich boxed lunch day, benefitting the SMV Cub Scouts, will be on February 14th - Valentine's Day!


Please see this flyer for ordering information. Orders are due by February 8th. Thank you!



Permanent Links


SMV Video.

2022-23 Calendar

2022-2023 Parent/Student Handbook

Teacher/Staff Emails

School Website

After School Care

Home & School Minutes

School Advisory Committee

Hot Lunch Ordering Info

Immunization Form

Non-Prescription Medication

Prescription Medication Authorization

Peanut Free Snacks

Lunchroom Duty

Playground Duty

Volunteers - Safe Environment Training

School Uniforms


Free COVID tests - Contact the office

Save the Date


January 30- February 2- Catholic Schools Week Activities

February 3 - No School -

SMV Bowling Event

February 6th - 100th Day of School!

February 8 - Spirit Wear

February 10 - No School

Hard to tell who had more fun during indoor recess - Mrs. Pogacar or Isaiah!

Home and School News

SMV Bowling Bash is tomorrow!

Next Dine Out - February 16th

Our 5th graders put together a puzzle to kick off Black History Month

Auction Ticket Sales are Live!

Get ready for a fun night! Buy your tickets and book your babysitter now for March 25th. Auction tickets are $65 for an individual, $60 for a grandparent, or $600 for a table of ten. Purchase online at bidpal.net/smvmonopoly.


Keep an eye out for more information about gift card donations and golden tickets. Details coming soon!


We still need any and all Monopoly boards. Bring them to the school office no later than March 18th, and don’t forget to label it with your name if you want it returned to you!


Finally, if you or someone you know would like to become a sponsor or donate something special for our silent auction, you can still do so through our website at bidpal.net/smvmonopoly. Fill out the form and drop off your item — it’s that easy! Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone at the Auction!


Just one week left! Get your Gift Cards in!

We all love to cheer for someone! Whether it’s your favorite NFL team, NBA team, or your favorite K-8 Catholic School Team (Go Gladiators!) We have the perfect opportunity for you to show your love for your team and support SMV, too!



Gift cards for the upcoming Advance to Go: Monopoly themed auction are needed. The gift cards complete auction packages; are used as prizes for games; are used in the cash purse, and more! Restaurants, stores, hotels, spa, family fun, adventure...anything, we will find a use for it! 


If your family brings in at least one $25 (or higher) gift card by Thursday, February 9th  

your children will be able to participate in a dress down day by wearing their favorite team’s gear on Thursday, February 9th! Gift cards can be dropped off in the school office.


Places to obtain your gift cards:

1. From SCRIP, contact: marenkleinmann@gmail.com

2. From Costco...purchase in discounted bulk packs & share with SMV!

3. Your favorite local business!

4. That one you got for Christmas that you’ll never use…we will! 



Thank you!


The LoCoco Auction Team  

Email: auction@stmaryeg.org

SMV Basketball

We have a full day of basketball games at SMV for this Saturday, February 4th. Here is the scheduled for the day:

8:15am - vs. Holy Angels/SFC - 5th Girls

9:15am - vs. Holy Angels/SFC - 6th Girls

10:15am - vs. Chris King - 5th Girls

11:15am - vs. Heritage Christian - 6th Boys

1:00pm - vs. Wauwatosa Catholic - 8th Boys

2:00pm - vs. St. Jude - 7th Boys

3:00pm - vs. St. Mary MF - 8th Boys

SMV VolleyKids

Attention all current 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders! Are you looking to get familiar with the sport of volleyball? Join your fellow Gladiators on Thursdays after school to learn about the game and have lots of fun!


SMV dad and Athletic Director Nick Puetzer will lead the sessions with a few of our 2022 Seton champions assisting him. See the attached flyer for dates and times. Sign up is first come, first serve, and limited to 20 kids/session. A waiting list is included in the sign up to help us potentially add some future dates this year and evaluate for interest for next year.  Please see the attached flyer and follow this link to sign up:

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4FAAAB2CA75-smvvolleykids

Catholic Schools Week Fun!

Our All-School Bingo Callers

Bingo buddies

BINGO! Some of our winners.

Reading buddies!

Brotherly love!

Creating Kindness Cards

Look at all the crockpots!

Scrabble - yes, please!

Minute to Win It Cheerleaders

H & S and Community Links



Box Tops

Participating Products


St. Ben's Meal Program - Volunteers


Christian Women


Elm Grove Library Newsletter


Piano at SMV


Prayer Requests


Respect Life - Baby Olivia video


SCRIP - Description

SCRIP APP

SCRIP Waiver Form


Symposium - Teens, Technology and Mental Health



 Mission & Catholic Identity

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