Thursday, March 30, 2023

Sunday, April 2 -

Cousins Sub Fundraiser

11:00 am - 2:00 pm


Thursday, April 6 -

11:00 Early Dismissal


Friday, April 7 - Sunday, April 16

Easter Break


Monday, April 17 -

Classes Resume


April Birthdays -

Out of Uniform


Friday, April 21 - H & S Morning Coffee


Our Lady of Angels Walking Trip - Grades 3 & 4



Check out our online calendar here.

Family Prayer 


Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

Reading I : Matthew 21:1-11 (Procession with palms) | Isaiah 50:4-7

This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth. (Procession with palms) | The Lord God is my help.

  • The reading from Isaiah is part of the third Servant Song.
  • The song communicates the servant’s belief that, no matter how cruel or indifferent people are, God’s justice will prevail.
  • Suffering is never an end in itself.

Reading II : Philippians 2:6-11

Your attitude must be Christ’s.

  • Paul’s letter to the Philippians was written while Paul was in prison in Rome.
  • Despite being imprisoned, Paul expresses confidence and joy in the Lord.
  • Paul stresses that our salvation is Jesus’ kenosis, the Greek word for Jesus’ “emptying” of himself from glory.

Gospel : Matthew 26:14-27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54

The passion of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • The Passion Narrative is among the earliest traditions to be handed down in written form.
  • In Matthew’s passion account, all the events proceed according to God’s will as revealed in the Hebrew Scriptures.
  • Jesus, the servant and Son of God, has poured himself out to overcome humanity's separation from God.




A Message from Mr. Obersdorf


Each day I am here I feel truly blessed to be a part of this community. It amazes me the support I have received from parents, students, parish members, school and parish staff. It was two years ago, the afternoon of March 29th, that I interviewed for the principal position (I remember the date because my grandson was born that morning) . I could feel the strength of the SJE community that afternoon and I have realized my feeling that day was correct each day since accepting the role of principal. It takes all involved to maintain the type of community where our children can grow spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally. I appreciate the people who have volunteered and/ or stepped up to help create this environment. To maintain and improve this environment, and to continue all the extra things we do to truly be a community, we need more help. We also need to be great examples of our faith for our children, through our actions and service.  


Our children see our kindness to each other, our respect for each other, and how we help each other. They see the simple things, such as saying please and thank you, as well as the big things such as volunteering in our community or how we handle different situations. Our children are watching. Please consider what Jesus would do when choosing how to share your time and talents, how to support others, or how to react to getting cut off in the carline. Let’s continue to strive to truly represent the light of Christ for our children through our kindness, respect, and service. 


Our school community has grown. We now serve over 100 families and 159 students. With that growth we need each member of our community to step up and help our community remain strong. Volunteering for an event, joining a committee, or helping out throughout the school day is not only a great way to help the SJE community remain strong, but it is a great way to get to know others in our community. Please take advantage of the opportunities SJE has to offer to create friendships and help our school continue to work toward greatness. If you do not know where or how your time and talents fit in please contact me. There are a few opportunities to volunteer, the fish fry, the brat fry, and lunchroom/ playground supervision, in this letter. 


It is great to be a part of a caring, supportive community where we work each day to fulfill our mission:


St. John the Evangelist: a community modeling and nurturing Catholic values and academic excellence in partnership with families. 


Thank you for being a part of our community. Thank you for your partnership. Thank you for all you have done and all you will do to continue to make SJE a special place.  

Brat Fry 

Sunday, April 23, 2023 11:00-6:00

Festival Foods 5600 S. 108th street, Hales Corners


Our Home and school Committee has organized a fundraiser for our school, a brat fry at Festival Foods in Hales Corners. Please stop by, say “hi”, and purchase a brat. If you are interested in helping with the event (setup, Serving, cleanup) please use the link below to sign up. 


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094AA8AA22A0FE3-festival



SJE Fish Fry 

Friday April 7,2023

4:00-7:00


Volunteers are needed for our final fish fry of Lent. Help is needed on April 6 for setup and on April 7th during the fish fry and for cleanup. Dessert donations are also needed. This is a great opportunity for our students in grades 5-8 to complete service hours.

If you or your child plans to volunteer please up on the link below. .


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094AA8AA22A0FE3-fish2


K4 and K5 last day changed

The last day for K4 and K5 for the 2022-23 school year will be Friday June 2.

This is for our K4 and K5 students only. Dismissal will be at 11:00 for them. 


Transform Your Heart

Our transform your heart focus this past week was to transform greed into generosity.

Our new focus this week is to transform Impatience into Patience.

Lunch Volunteers

We are in need of a few volunteers for lunch and recess duty between 11:00 and 12:25. Volunteers will need to complete safeguarding training. If interested in helping out or to get more information, please contact Ms. Connie in the school office at 414-321-8540 


Thursday Highlights


SJE 2023-24 Academic School Calendar

Take a look at the St. John the Evangelist school calendar for the upcoming school year.


Rummage & Book Sale

Christian Women are sponsoring a rummage and book sale from Thursday, April 13th to Saturday, April 15th. Please take a look at the flyer. There is something for everyone.


Summer Garden Help Needed

We are looking for people/families to volunteer some time and talent this summer in our SJE Gardens.  In order to sustain our fabulous gardens, we need to ensure they receive proper watering and weeding.  In due time, we will also harvest the goodies as they ripen! There are two gardens- the vegetable garden between the church and parish office and the new meadow/pumpkin garden by the playground.

If you or your family is interested in taking a week this summer a sign up form is in today’s Thursday’s folder. Please return this form to the school office by May 12th.


Camp Chesterton

Chesterton Academy is presenting a camp for grades 3-8. June 20, 2023

Check it out.


8th Grade JOG Sign up

8th Graders need to fill in the JOG sign up sheet and return to Mr. Courchane no later than April 28th. (No emails, please)


Reminders



Registration for the 2023-24 School Year

Registration for the 2023-24 school year is happening now.

If you have not returned paperwork to the school office, please return it as soon as possible.

Thank you for choosing SJE for your family. 


MPCP AND WPCP CHOICE

Choice enrollment in WPCP is Open Now till April 20th..

Choice enrollment in MPCP will Open again from April 1st - April 20th.

All families must reapply to the program each year.

Please log into the Parental Choice website and complete this process as soon as possible. Part of the process is to provide residency documentation. If you have already provided the documentation thank you. If not, please email the information to boberdorf@sje.school or drop it off in the school office. 



Parental Choice Link



Let's Walk Together This Holy Week!


What did Jesus do during His final week leading up to His Passion? Holy Week is the sacred time in which we remember and reflect on the final days of Christ's life.

This Holy Week, walk as a family alongside Jesus during the final and most important moments in His life.


A Guide Through Holy Week

As a family, take a few minutes each day this Holy Week to read the summary of that day below. Click on the day to read the entire Bible story. Then, use the color to complete the activity below.


Palm Sunday

The day Jesus enters Jerusalem, and the crowds joyfully sing: "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord" while waving palm branches.

Color green for the palm branches


Holy Monday

The day that Jesus cursed a fig tree outside the Jerusalem Temple. He then cleanses the Temple, overturning the money tables and exclaiming, "My house shall be called a house of prayer." 

Color brown for the tables


Holy Tuesday

The next day, the apostles see that the fig tree Jesus had cursed has withered and died. Jesus then explains what this means. 

Color purple for the figs


Holy Wednesday

Also known as Spy Wednesday, this is the day in which Judas Iscariot betrays Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.

Color gray for the thirty pieces of silver Judas was given


Holy Thursday

The day of the Last Supper, when Jesus eats the Passover with His apostles and washes their feet.

Color blue for the washing of the feet


Good Friday

The day in which Jesus is condemned to death. He carries the Cross all the way to Calvary, where He is crucified and dies for our sins.

Color red for the blood of Christ


Holy Saturday

The day in which Jesus' body lays within the tomb and His soul descended into the realm of the dead, to bring the Gospel to all the righteous men and women who died before Him.

Color black for the darkness within the tomb

Download and print out this coloring sheet to celebrate each day of Holy Week! After reading the Bible story, color in the step and discuss as a family what happened that day. On Easter Sunday, hang it up and see the beautiful journey you took as a family!

Coloring Page Link



"I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die."

John 11:25-26




St. Gerard Scholarship Application



St. Gerard App. Link

SCRIP is a fundraising program where St. John’s Parish and/or School sell gift cards (prepaid cards) that can be used at a variety of stores, including Pick ‘n Save (Metro Market), Sendik’s, BP and Speedway, Culvers, along with many other restaurants. When using these prepaid cards, the parish receives a percentage of each sale. It does not add to your cost. You may also purchase SCRIP in the Parish Office during the week.


Scrip Link

St. John the Evangelist School Report Card


Our School Report Card for the 2021-22 school year has been published. You can view it here.

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