April 23, 2010

Dear SJV Families,

     Last night was a wonderful fine art’s festival with such a huge crowd.  The music was outstanding and we had lots of songs for “All God’s Critters“.  We definitely have some very talented students.  I want to thank Mrs. Fink and Mrs. Fogelson for their hard work and dedication in organizing this art festival and to the classroom teachers in PreK-6^th  for their help.  Also thank you to Emily Izen for being the accompanist.  Bless her for taking the time for the rehearsals.

     The end of the school year is fast approaching.  If you still need some “Points for Parents”, we will be having Parent Work Night on May 6th.  If this does not work out for you, call the office as we can get you something you can do at home.  Remember you will be charged $2 a point if you haven’t reached your 100 points by the end of the school year.  Thank you to all parents who have helped this year and easily exceeded the 100 points.

     Time has come for the students to take the last NWEA tests of the year.  We will be testing Monday-Wednesday of the next two weeks.  Research has shown that students who have a good night sleep and eat a good breakfast do better on tests.  Thanks for helping with this.

     On Wednesday, we are taking the 4^th-6^th graders to the play “Vianney” at Minnesota State University , Mankato .  We will be leaving right after lunch and will not return until 3:45 PM- 4:00 PM.  Please make arrangements to pick up your student at that time or they may go to Kidstop. 

     Our 6th graders are taking their trip to the State Capitol on Thursday, April 29th.  I am excited to be going along this year and am sure we will have a great time.  I sure hope the weather cooperates.

     The SJV School Endowment Dinner is Monday, April 26th.  The Endowment supports SJV school financially every year.  This year they gave the school about $50,000!!   We appreciate all they do so we can keep the tuition as low as possible.  It is important that our school families show their support.  Please come if you possibly can and you will also hear some wonderful entertainment by our 6th grade students at SJV school.

     Ron Sandhurst wants you to know that DVDs of first communion, the spring program, and confirmation are available for $5.00.  Just let the school know if you wish to purchase one or more of these.  Thank you, Ron!!

      Our Scholastic Book Fair is starting Monday, May 3rd and will last through Friday, May 7th.  It will be held in the west end of the gym.  The book fair will be open before school, during the lunch hours, and after school.  There is a sign up sheet in your Friday folder to help during these times.  We would not be able to offer this without your help.  We appreciate all the help we can get. 

     Thank you to all the SJV School families who have fulfilled their Scrip obligation and to those who have become frequent supporters of the Scrip fund raising program at SJV.  Income generated from Scrip sales helps to support programs within our parish and our school.  Your participation is helpful and very much appreciated!  Please remember that Scrip is available before and after weekend Masses and at the Parish Center during office hours.  We understand that schedules may make buying Scrip at these times inconvenient.  Feel free to call or send a note to school and we can send your order home with your child.   We will make every effort to accommodate your needs to ensure the success of this worthwhile fund raising opportunity for SJV. 

     May will be a busy month at SJV School .  The 5th graders have a walking tour of Downtown Plaza and tour the Courthouse.  Third graders go to Heritage Acres on May 14th and the sixth graders go to Eagle Bluff May 17th-19th.  The 4th graders go to the Grotto in West Bend on Thursday, May 20th and the K-2nd will be taking their annual field trip to New Ulm on May 26th, also.  SJV field day, picnic, awards are scheduled for May 21^st starting at 10:00 AM.  Please pray for warm weather for the trips.  It is always more pleasant with sunshine.  Should all be fun.

     Mark your calendars!!!  Mrs. Swanson will be honored at a retirement open house on Sunday, May 16^th from 2-4 PM.  Come enjoy some cake and thank her for her many years of service to SJV School .

     The next two marketing meetings have been scheduled for May 3^rd  and May 17^th at 6:30 PM.  New members are always welcome.  Also, the golf committee is starting to work on the tournament scheduled for July 19^th.  If you want to get some of your points out of the way this summer, this would be a fun way to accomplish that.  Thanks for considering either committee.

     Today was the end of the midterm for the fourth quarter.  The student’s grades can be checked online through JMC. 

     Fourth graders will host coffee and rolls this Sunday after the 8 AM and 10 AM Masses.  Come join them.

God’s Blessings,

Joan Schaffer

Principal