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.

Two of SJV's very own 8th graders, Matthew Cekanor and Sung Yeon Won, prompted by an assignment from their Social Studies class unit on Social Justice, have coordinated a fundraiser.  This miniature golf fundraiser, to be held at the National Golf Center in Big Bend, will benefit the DAAA (Dwarf Athletic Assocation of America).  The Dwarf Athletic Assocation of America promotes and provides quality amateur athletic opportunities for dwarf athletes in the United States.  The National Golf Center is owned by Paul Mindel and his family, a parish and school family.  A donation will be made by the National Golf Center to DAAA for every round of miniature golf and bucket of range balls purchased during the weekend. 

This fundraiser is just one example of SJV's efforts to educate our students about social justice and inspire them to think about what they can do for their community.  The assignment was to come up with an action plan of helping a person or a group of people.  Many of the plans included babysitting, helping a neighbor, creating a fundraising lemonade stand, and even holding a sports camp.  If the students actually execute their plans they will receive extra credit in their 8th grade Social Studies classes - not to mention helping their community! 

Minature Golf Fundraiser   August 24th 4:00-9:00 pm, August 25th 9:00am-9:00pm and August 26th 9:00am-9:00pm, 

National Golf Center in S74 W24255 National Avenue, Big Bend, Wisconsin

For more information on dwarfism, visit  http://www.daaa.org  or Little People of America http://www.lpaonline.org  

The National Golf Center website is http://www.nationalgolfcenter.com

Join our 8th graders for a weekend of miniature golf, driving range, refreshments and raffle!