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Thursday, October 17th -
Early Dismissal 11:00 am
Conferences
Book Fair 12 - 8 pm
Friday, October 18th -
No School
Parish Fish Fry in the Gym
4:00 - 7:00 PM.
Monday, October 21 -
Spirit wear - Blue Day Dress
Catholic Schools Walk
Friday, October 25th -
Trunk or Treat 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Monday, October 28th -
Out of Uniform Day -
Dress for the Wellness Warriors Event
Wellness Warrior Triple Threat Event 2:45 - 3:45 pm
Thursday, October 31st -
Bradley Symphony Gr. 3-5
Schlitz Audubon Gr. 6-8
Friday, November 1st -
All Saints Day
VIP/Grandparents Day
Friday, November 8th -
No School
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Family Prayer
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
He shall see light in due time.
- There are five songs in Isaiah that describe the suffering of a servant of the Lord.
- Today’s passage was written toward the end of the Babylonian exile.
- In this last song, with death approaching, the servant’s suffering is revealed as atonement for the guilt of others.
We have a great high priest!
- In Hebrews, the author points out the supremacy of Jesus’ priesthood.
- Jesus knows our weakness and has shared our suffering.
- Through Jesus, the great work of God’s salvation has been accomplished.
The first shall be last.
- In today’s Gospel story, James and John ask for positions of honor in the kingdom.
- Jesus tells them that the only position they should seek is the position he has assumed, that of a servant.
- The Gospel of Mark shows the substantial demands placed on Jesus’ followers.
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A Message from
Grandparents and VIP Day 11/1/24
VIP Day is Friday, November 1. The day starts with Mass at 10:00. The church doors will open at 9:30. After Mass our community will be separated into two groups. One group will go to lunch in the cafeteria and the other group will go to the gym to play bingo. Then the groups will switch. After the two sessions are complete there will be time to visit the classrooms. VIP day should conclude around 1:15. Students will have a short recess and classes will resume at 1:35.
Please RSVP by Monday, October 21 using the form in the folder or by calling the school office at 414-321-8540 if you have not done so already.
Calling All Saints
As part of our celebration of All Saints Day, our students are encouraged to dress up as their favorite saint. This year’s celebration will take place at our school liturgy on Friday, November 1st. It is always great to see so many of our students enter church on All Saints Day smiling and representing their favorite saints. Please help us continue this great tradition by having your child dress up as his or her favorite saint. Forms to share your child’s saint choice were in last week’s folder and are due by October 21.
Serving Our Community
Our 7th and 8th graders headed to Feeding America to volunteer. In under two hours we sorted, packed, and labeled 4,225 pounds of food. 4,225 pounds=3,520 meals. Our students had a great attitude while providing a much-needed service for hungry families of Milwaukee County.
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Fish Fry October 18, 2024 4:00-7:30
SJE is holding a fish fry on October 18th. Funds raised from the fish fry will go to the Women’s Support Center to aid and support women after pregnancy and will be used to purchase car seats and other items for mothers in need. Volunteers are needed on Thursday, October 17th for setup and on October 18th throughout the day to make the fish fry a success. It is a great opportunity for our middle school students to earn service hours. Adult and student help is needed. After signing your child up to help, please join the fun and add your name to the sign up genius. Please use the link below to sign you and your child up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094AA8AA22A0FE3-51927068-fish
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Trunk or Treat October 25,2024 6:30-8:00
Trunk or Treat is a Halloween event which includes costumes, candy and a lot of fun. You can decide to decorate your trunk and hand out candy or simply attend and enjoy the festivities. If you are coming to just enjoy the festivities, please enter from Cold Spring Road and park east or south of the school. Trunk or Treat will be held on the north side of the building this year.
If you registered to decorate your trunk and handout candy the setup time is between 5:45 and 6:20. Please enter from 84th street. A Home and School member will greet you, check in your vehicle, and direct you where to park. For safety’s sake no vehicles will be allowed to enter or leave the safe zone between 6:20 and 8:00. Remember no open flames of any kind should be part of your display. Remember no open flames of any kind should be part of your display.
. A flyer went home last week to RSVP for the fun filled Trunk or Treat event. Responses need to be returned by October 17 or call the school office at 414-321-8540 to RSVP.
Due to new archdiocesan policy, any person handing out candy needs to have completed the Safe Environment training.
Trunk or Treat Help: Supplies and Volunteers Needed
Our Home and School is hosting our Trunk or Treat event. They are asking for some items to be donated and for a few volunteers to help with serving caramel apples and hot chocolate. Please check the link below to see how you can help.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B49AEAF2AA4F49-52137811-trunk
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Calendar raffle
The Calendar Raffle is one of our most profitable fundraisers sponsored by the Home and School Association, and is the only annual fundraiser in which we strive for 100% participation. Each SJE school family is asked to sell seven calendars. Calendars will be distributed at conferences or sent home next week. Please check the calendar raffle envelope for important information.
The cost per calendar is $20. The purchaser gets 365 chances to win! Each day, a new winner is picked, and their name is put back into the barrel for more chances to win. The daily prize amounts are printed on the calendar and range from $25 to $250. Prize money checks are mailed to the winners. Winners' names are printed in the parish bulletin each week.
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Early bird raffle for SJE families! Turn in all 7 calendar stubs and payment by November 7, 2024 and be entered into a drawing to win $100!
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All stubs and payments (cash or checks payable to St. John the Evangelist School) must be returned to the school office by November 15, 2024. Put them in an envelope labeled “Calendar Raffle” along with your family name.
Thank you for your participation in this outstanding fundraiser.
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Catholic Schools walk 10/21/24
The Catholic Schools Walk will be held at the local level again this year. Our students in Grades 1-8 will walk on October 21 at 1:00 to celebrate Catholic schools and our faith. Mrs. Pitcher has set up a route to walk using the path north of our school. We will celebrate our faith by stopping along the route to pray. If you would like to join us for the walk, the walk will begin with a prayer on the northside of the building at 1:00 on October 21. .
Grades K4 and K5 will walk our school grounds earlier in the day with Mrs. Pitcher
We are walking to raise money for our school’s technology program. The money will be used to purchase software as well as replacement chrome books. All donations raised are kept at SJE and there will be a percentage match from donors. If you are interested in supporting our readers there are 3 easy ways to donate.
3 easy ways to donate:
1. Text SCHOOLSWALK66 to 71777
2. Use the following link https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/SCHOOLSWALK/team/StJohntheEvangelist
3. Send cash or check (made out to St. John the Evangelist with 'Catholic Schools Walk' in the memo section). Please make sure the envelope is marked Catholic Schools Walk
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2024 Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge
All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2024 Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge. The local competition will be held Tuesday, October 22nd from 3pm-5pm at the large soccer field at St. John the Evangelist Church, 8500 W. Cold Spring Rd., Greenfield, WI 53228. In the event of inclement weather, a rain date is set for Wednesday, October 23rd, from 3pm to 5pm.
The Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through local, district, and juris- dictional competitions. International champions are announced by the Knights of Columbus international headquarters in New Haven, CT, based on scores from the jurisdiction-level competitions. All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent. For entry forms or additional information contact: Council 524, Chris Wichgers, 414-507-7660, cmwichgers@gmail.com
A soccer challenge entry form is in today’s folder. There will also be forms at the event.
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Thursday Folder
November Lunch Menu
Please return by Wednesday, October 23rd
(There is no charge for lunch on Nov. 1)
Art to Remember Order Forms
Please take a look at your students art work and scan the QR code to place an order.
Wellness Warriors Triple Threat Event
Monday, October 28th 2:45 - 3:45 pm
Please see the permission slip and return by October 21st.
DSHA - The Lightning Thief Play-Grades 6-8
Thursday, November 14th
Please see the permission slip and return by October 31st.
Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge
Tuesday October 22nd
Boys and Girls ages 9-14
Please see flyer
Grandparent/VIP Day
Friday, November 1st
Please see flyer and RSVP by October 21st.
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Reminders
Bradley Symphony Center Gr. 3-5
Thursday, October 31st.
Please see the permission slip and return by October 15th.
Schlitz Audubon Center Gr. 6-8
Thursday, October 31st
Please see permission slip and return by October 15th.
Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 25th
Please see the flyer and RSVP by October 17th.
Calling All Saints!
Please see the flyer and let us know if your child will come in costume
no later than October 21st.
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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.
View a listing of upcoming safe environment education sessions.
You must complete this class in order to volunteer in 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
| Download the RaiseRight app to reload cards, purchase e-cards, or purchase physical cards. Contact the Parish Office or School Office for the enrollment code. | |
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St. John the Evangelist School
"Go Out and Set Your Soul on Fire for God!"
414-321-8540
www.sje.k12.wi.us
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