St. John Vianney News

Mark your calendars and save the dates:  

Parent Information Night, Tuesday, September 9th, 2008,  7:00pm, Church and School

Parents are asked to gather in the Church at 7:00 pm.  Home and School members, School Board members, and the faculty will be introduced.  The sessions for meeting with homeroom and specials teachers will run for 20 minutes.  Teachers will share their expectations and helpful hints that will assist with your child's success.

Back to School Pizza Bash, Friday, September 12th, 2008,  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, School Cafeteria

A great way to get reacquainted with other SJV school families.  Special Guests: Father Ken Knippel and new fifth grade teacher Mrs. Deb Blaha

New Family Social  Thursday, September 18th, 2008 (More details to follow)

An opportunity to personally meet Principal Jayme Hartmann, members of the Home and School Board, exchange stories with other new families, and learn about extra curricular activities and many of the other events throughout the year. 

SJV Trivia Night   Saturday, October 4th, 2008,  6:30 pm Doors open, 7:00 pm Game begins, School Cafeteria

Put together a team of 10, pick a name and a theme.  Come to the SJV Cafeteria and prepare for trivia questions from a range of topics.  Costumes and table decorations are welcome, though not necessary.   Cash prizes for best table decoration! 

VIP Day   Friday, October 17, 2008,  8:30-9:30 am Liturgy,  9:30-11:00 am Classroom visits

Time to invite grandparents, godparents, parents, aunts and uncles, or that very special person in your child's life they don't get to see very often.  VIPS participate in classroom activities and enjoy a reception in the school cafeteria. 

Fall Fest Wednesdy, Wednesday, October 29th, 2008, 7:00 pm., Activity Center

Come hear spooktacular Halloween songs, along with your favorite college fight songs.  Mrs. Joan Lueneburg, Mrs. Maria Gesiorek and Mr. Jared Ziegler have a great line up for the 2nd Annual St. John Vianney/St. Dominic String and Band concerts.  Read about last years Fall Fest

Want to know more about St. John Vianney School and Parish ? Did you know that there are still openings -- in the 5K, 2nd, 6th, 7th and 8th grades?  Interested in visiting the school?  Contact principal Jayme Hartmann at jaymeh@stjohnv.org or call 262/796-3940.

Kathy's House is a hospitality house dedicated to providing lodging and a supportive environment in a home-away-from-home atmosphere.  Visitors to Kathy's House are the caregivers and relatives of patients traveling to Milwaukee area hospitals for medical treatment.  Kathy's house gives them a place to not only stay while their loved one is in the hospital, but also gives them a place to meet and talk with other people in similiar circumstances.  On Tuesday, August 6th, eleven members of SJV parish, led by Susan McNeil of St. Dominic Parish, stopped by Kathy's house and baked cookies for their patients and their families. As the Quad Parishes Summer Series comes to a close, it has been wonderful observing the ongoing participation and volunteerism from SJV parish.   If you'd like to volunteer at this hospitality house click here or call Herb Ayres at 414/453-8290

Two fifth graders can't wait to get started on the sprinkles.

Now...if only they would bake cookies at their own house.

Synchronized cookie scooping.

Want to know more about St. John Vianney School and Parish ? Did you know that there are still openings -- in the 5K, 2nd, 6th, 7th and 8th grades?  Interested in visiting the school?  Contact principal Jayme Hartmann at jaymeh@stjohnv.org or call 262/796-3940.

At left, frosting and sprinkles time. 

Four of SJV's very own 8th graders, Elizabeth Capper, Casey Crooks, Kaitlin Hohl, and Mary Newby, inspired by an annual assignment from Mrs. Schmitt's Social Studies class unit on Social Justice, have coordinated a small fundraiser over at Brookfield Farmers Market.  This fundraiser, to be held this Saturday (August 9th) and next Saturday (August 16th), will benefit the people of West Allis and Waukesha . They will be using the money they raise at the Farmer's Market to buy batteries for the Waukesha and West Allis  fire departments. These fire departments will be giving away batteries to people in need for use in their own home smoke detectors.  

Just another example of our school's efforts to guide our children about social justice, encouraging them to think about what they can do for their community.  The Social Studies assignment was to come up with an action plan of helping a person or a group of people.  Many of the student plans included garage sales, outdoor movie nights, and food drives.  If our eighth graders actually execute their plans, they will receive extra credit in their 8th grade Social Studies classes - not to mention helping people their community! 

Want to know more about St. John Vianney School and Parish ? Did you know that there are still school openings -- in the 5K, 2nd, 6th, 7th and 8th grades?  Interested in visiting the school?  Contact principal Jayme Hartmann at jaymeh@stjohnv.org or call 262/796-3940.

Don't miss the following opportunities to help out through August:  You can register for these Summer Series Events by calling St. John Vianney, 262-796-3944, ext 116. (Registrations are taken up to 3 days prior to each event.)

Tuesday, August 12, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM—Growing Power, 5500 W. Silver Spring Rd., Milwaukee Take a tour of this remarkable and only remaining farm in the city of Milwaukee. Then join their staff for hands-on projects in their greenhouses and gardens. The primary mission of Growing Power is to provide access to high quality, healthy and affordable food for all people as well as teach communities of people to be self-sufficient through innovative methods of agricultural and horticulture. You’ll be amazed! Open to teens and adults. Limit of 10. Leader: Keri Ackley

Wednesday, August 13, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM—St. Vincent de Paul Meal Program, 10th & Madison site Serve beverages and/or food to guests, and then join them for dinner and conversation. This program is open to any age, as long as parents supervise their children. Be there by 5:00 PM for prayer, finish around 7:00 PM and stay for reflection with the group. Leader: Heidi McCormack/Renew Group

Leaders: Laureen Spitz & Candy Wimmer

Monday, August 18, 9 AM – 4 PM—Meta House ―Queen for a Day  Event, Milwaukee Meta House is a treatment center for women who are recovering from addictions. This Queen for a Day event will focus on helping residents prepare for re-entry into the work world by focusing on hair, makeup, wardrobe, and interaction with people in a work setting. We will also provide and serve a special lunch to residents. We need people with beauty expertise as well as lunch helpers. Limit of 15. Leaders: Anne Leggio & Dinah Van Krevel-Polzin

Saturday, August 23, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM—Hunger Task Force Food Sort (I-94 & Hawley Rd.) Milwaukee                                                         Help organize Hunger Task Force’s Food Pantry by sorting food, checking items and stocking shelves. This event is exclusively for young adults, with a limit of 30. (Wear closed toe shoes.) Leaders: Mike & Sara Lipski

Want to know more about St. John Vianney School and Parish ? Did you know that there are still school openings -- in the 5K, 2nd, 6th, 7th and 8th grades?  Interested in visiting the school?  Contact principal Jayme Hartmann at jaymeh@stjohnv.org or call 262/796-3940.