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Saturday, April 18th -
School Dance-Sock Hop
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, April 21st -
April Birthdays - Out of Uniform
Friday, April 24th -
Panera Fundraiser
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday, May 2nd -
1st Communion 10:30 Mass
May 3rd to May 9th -
Teacher Appreciation Week
Wednesday, May 6th -
NO Mass
Thursday, May 7th -
Mass
Friday, May 8th -
Muffins for Mom
7:00 - 7:40 am
Barnyard Trip
Gr. 2-4
Saturday, May 9th -
Family Art Day
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Sunday, May 10th -
Cousins Donation Day
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday, May 15th -
May Crowning 1:15 pm
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Family Sunday Readings
Third Sunday of Easter
My heart has been glad.
- In the first reading from Acts, Peter tells the story of Jesus.
- For the Israelites, the Resurrection is a sign that Jesus is the “anointed one”.
- Today’s passage reveals that Jesus is both Lord of heaven and the Messiah sent to save Israel.
It is through him that you are believers.
- Today’s letter from 1 Peter aims to encourage Christians to remain faithful in the face of hardship.
- The Israelites’ journey through the desert is compared to the journey of the Christian life.
- For Christians, salvation is ours when we follow in the footsteps of Jesus, sufferings included.
Were not our hearts burning within us as he spoke?
- In today’s Gospel, a stranger joins the disciples as they journey to Emmaus.
- It was not unusual for a person living in the region at the time to invite a stranger to be their guest and share a meal.
- The stranger/guest in today’s Gospel suddenly becomes the host, and the disciples receive from him the Bread of Life.
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"Live a life that reflects God's love."
Romans 12:10
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Handbook Link
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REMINDERS
Family Sock Hop Dance
Saturday, April 18th @ 6:30 - 8:00 pm
RSVP forms are due
Sign up Genius for donations link
Sock Hop Family Dance
Feeding America
April 30th Grade 7 & 8
Permission slips are due on April 23rd
SJE Co-Ed. Volleyball Camp
Grades 4-8
Registration is till May 8th
Here is the link to the Volleyball Camp registration
Volleyball Camp Link
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THURSDAY FOLDER
Panera Fundraiser
April 24th
May Lunch Menu
Please return no later than April 23rd
Vacation Bible School
June 15- 19th
SJE 2026-27 Academic Calendar
Camp Chesterton
June 16th
NJHS Thanks You!
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A Message from
Mr. Oberdorf
JOG Presentations May 11 and 12
This year our 8th grade students will continue the St. John’s Justification of Graduation (JOG) tradition on May 11th and 12th. Our 8th grade students will present to their parents, mentors, and members of the parish and school community how SJE has prepared him or her for the future.
Would you be interested in being a part of the viewing panel? As a member of the panel, your job is to sit back and listen to the accomplishments of an 8th grade student in the areas of Catholic faith, academics, service, extra-curricular activities and their future plans and then offer positive feedback.
Please consider being a part of this event. Each powerpoint presentation should last approximately 20 minutes. We would like you to consider listening to 2-3 students’ presentations. Two presentations will take about one hour.
Presentations are scheduled for:
May 11, 2026 8:30-11:30 and 12:30-2:00
May 12, 2026 8:00-11:30 and 12:30-2:00
If you are interested, please contact Mr. Oberdorf at 414-321-8540 or email boberdorf@sje.school by April 30 to let us know of interest and availability.
Reading Rockstars for March
Each month, students in grades 2-8 have reading goals to encourage strong reading habits. The class with the highest percentage of students meeting their goals earns the traveling reading trophy for the month.
And March brought an incredible surprise… a THREE-WAY TIE!
With an outstanding 100% of students meeting their reading goals, 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade all earned top honors this month! What an amazing accomplishment and a true testament to their dedication, focus, and love of reading.
Way to go, Reading Rockstars!
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Holy Name Society Essay Contest Winners
Each year, St. John’s Holy Name Society sponsors an Essay Contest for 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students in the day school, religious education, and home-schooled children of St. John’s Parish. This year's theme was, “How Can Christ Affect the Joys of the Family?”
Holy Name offers a prize structure of $75.00 for 1st Place, $60.00 for 2nd Place, and $40.00 for 3rd Place for both St. John’s School and Religious Education programs.
This year, the school winners are:
St. John School
First Place - Nick H.
Second Place – Thomas M.
Third Place - Lauren H.
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Compassion in Action!
Almsgiving in action! Throughout Lent, our NJHS students held a drive for various products, from hygiene to baby care, cleaning items to school supplies, and more. Each week the group used their recess time to collect each classroom's donations, and sort them into categories. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the generosity of our school and parish families! We thank you so very much! These donations will make their way to local organizations: Robyn's Nest, Kathy's House, and the Milwaukee Diaper Mission.
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Commendation for St. John the evangelist Students
Our students are awesome! I would like to share an email I received from Br. Jose Maria Vera, the director of the Capuchin Spiritual Center at St. Francis commending our students on being outstanding volunteers.
Dear Mr. Oberdorf,
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to commend St. John the Evangelist School, as well as three of your students, Oliver W., Daniel P., and Isaac P., for their outstanding assistance recently.
I had the opportunity to witness these young men in action, and they represented your school exceptionally well. They generously volunteered their time from 1:30 to 7:30, and their hard work made it possible to accomplish far more than would have been manageable alone.
In particular, I would like to highlight their service during Mass. Isaac served at the altar, while Daniel and Oliver assisted as ushers. All three carried out their responsibilities with reverence, attentiveness, and a clear sense of purpose.
It is evident that, in addition to the strong support of their families, the formation they receive at St. John the Evangelist plays a significant role in fostering both their work ethic and their respect for the liturgy. Their conduct was truly commendable.
Please extend my gratitude and appreciation to Oliver, Daniel, and Isaac. They should be proud of the example they set.
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Safe Environment Week April 19th -April 25th
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee recognizes April 19th–April 25th as Safe Environment Awareness Week. Each year in the month of April, which is recognized around the country as child abuse prevention month, we dedicate a week to elevating the general awareness of the Church’s efforts to keep our children safe. We want people to know that we are committed to maintaining safe environments in our parishes and schools through adult child abuse prevention training; criminal background checks for all clergy, volunteers working with minors, and employees; safety training for children in each grade level; and adhering to all mandatory reporting requirement laws.
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Register for the 2026-27 School Year has begun.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Thank you for choosing SJE for your family.
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Financial Aid Grants 2026-2027
For those who do not qualify for the Milwaukee or Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs, but are still in need of financial assistance we have several options to help pay tuition. You are welcome to apply for all that you might qualify for.
Angel Fund - Due May 11, 2026
St. John the Evangelist/Fr. Grom Scholarship Fund - Due May 11, 2026
Applications may be found on our school website or stop in the school office to get one.
Link to applications on our Website
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Your MPCP and WPCP CHOICE Registration
Choice enrollment period in both the MPCP and WPCP starts on April 1, 2026 and ends on April 20, 2026.
All Families must reapply to the program each year. Please log into the Parental Choice website and complete this process as soon as possible. If your family's financial situation has changed during 2025, or if, for any reason, you believe that your family would meet the income criteria, please consider applying for this program.
The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has posted a number of resources for Choice schools and parents for the upcoming 2026-27 student application process.
Resources For Parents: https://dpi.wi.gov/choice
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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.
To view a listing of upcoming safe environment education sessions.
Scroll down to the Box Protecting Children. You will want to register for an upcoming safe environment education session. Click on View list of upcoming safe environment education sessions under (More Events) to pick your session.
Scroll till you find a session Safe Environment Education - IN PERSON (English or Spanish) class.
Register for training, and follow the instructions under "I am a New Volunteer," "Chaperone," "Parent Volunteer," or "Catechist."
You must complete this class to volunteer at the school or accompany students on any field trips.
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Scrip is available at all weekend Masses or during regular business hours at the parish office. You may also use the RaiseRight App (below).
Scrip Order Form
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