Religious Education Bulletin
Dear Parents,
The first quarter of the year has already been completed and it seems like we just got started. These first few months have been made easier for me because of the special individuals who have volunteered to be catechists and aides. The time and care that they put into sharing their faith with your children can never be underestimated. I would like to list them by name for you at this time.
1ST –JULIE BARBER and MOLLY GRENNIER,
2ND –KAREN ROTHEand CAROLYN BIALOZYNSKI
3rd- ARLENE GALLENBERGER and KATIE GALLENBERGER
4TH - DAN PETRIE and TRACY KALBERER
5TH - BILL FLOOD and SUE KNUTSON
6TH – REBECCA HUENINK and GREG GUNDZIK
7TH – FRAN O’BRIEN and MARIE SCHULTE
8TH- LARRY TALBOT
9TH – LARRY TALBOT
10TH –BOB MARSZALKOWSKI
CONFIRMATION LEADERS: MARYPAT JACOBY, MARIANNE LEDVINA, MARK WINTER, JOHN LEDVINA, JODI ELLIOTT, PATTI SCHWENDTNER, MAUREEN LEWIS
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, may we be mindful of our gratitude to these teachers.
Remember the Dates: Skiing, snowboarding and tubing at Sunburst. More information will be sent home after Christmas vacation.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014: grades 7 and 8
Wednesday, February 12, 2014: High School
Wednesday, February 19, 2014: grades 7 and 8
High School Advent Project: please see attached letter.
Safeguarding Our Children Program:We are in our tenth year of providing awareness education in this program. Although topics may change, this is the schedule for this school year. Please feel free to preview any materials and to join us at the presentation.
February 10thGrades 1-2
March 3rd Grades 3-5
March 3rd Grades 6-8
March 2nd Grades 9 & 10
Video Title
1st-2ndStop Picking on Me
3rd-5thBullied: How to Handle Anger
6th-8thCyberbullies
High School
Grades 9 & 10 Respect: Why Does It Matter
Vocations Theme: The 8th gradeexplored this theme on October 21st when they took a field trip to St. Francis Seminary. This topic/field trip will also be a part of the Confirmation curriculum on Sunday, December 15th.
Our CLOTHING DRIVE ended on Monday, November 4th. Thank you for assisting the H.E.L.P. program with your donation.
Meal Program: On Thursday, November 21,the high school students will have an opportunity to help out at the St. Vincent de Paul meal program. I could still use 3 or 4 more students. (The permission slip is attached to this packet.) OnWednesday, November 13, volunteers from the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade classes will be greeting people and serving food at the St. Vincent de Paul meal center as well. I would like to thank them and their parents who are helping out as well for donating their time and faith to this worthy cause.
Grade 2 Parents: Reminder that parent sessions for 1st Reconciliation begin on November 5th. Please check your calendar or the letter I sent earlier this month about times, dates and locations.
Important Yearly Reminder: The Fire Department has designated the entire curb in front of the church as a no parking zone. Therefore, students should not be dropped off in front of church but in the church parking lot. From there they can use the church walkway to get to class. The opposite is also true for picking up your children. They should take the sidewalk to the church parking lot to be picked up by you. Safety is always a concern and when it is dark before and after class it is just too dangerous to have kids running between cars. Thank you.
With regards to our policy about “snow days”, the following applies:
1. If the WauwatosaSchool District, MilwaukeePublic Schoolsor St. Jude’s cancels classes, we do not have Religious Education classes.
2. If the weather is in question as a Monday progresses and St.JudeDay School is in session, listen to the radio for a cancellation notice. We will let them know by 4:00pm. (WTMJ, WISN, Channels 4 and 12.)
3. Special Education and High School Parents: Please listen to the radio. We will call to cancel classes by 7:00am.
4. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE TO SEE IF CLASSES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
High School
Saint Jude the Apostle
Religious Education Program
734 N. Glenview Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI. 53213
Parent/Legal Guardian Permission Slip and Indemnity Agreement
Your son/daughter, ward, ______, is eligible to participate in a religious education/parish sponsored activity that requires permission. This activity will take place under the guidance and supervision of employees/volunteers from SAINT JUDE THE APOSTLE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM.
EVENT:St. Vincent de Paul Meal Program
LOCATION:10th and Madison, Milwaukee
DATE:Wednesday, November 21, 2012
TIME:4:30pm depart from St. Jude, 6:30pm return to St. Jude
TRANSPORTATION:van/car
**DRESS:Good Casual Clothing, BRING 2 GALLONS OF 2% MILK
CHAPERONES:Mr. Heun and parent volunteers
I would like my child/ward to participate in this activity. As parent or legal guardian, I agree to defend and fully indemnify SAINT JUDE THE APOSTLE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM against any claim which may result from any personal actions taken by my child/ward. As parent or legal guardian, I further agree to fully indemnify and hold harmless SAINT JUDE THE APOSTLE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM against any claim or cause of action whatsoever brought against SAINT JUDE THE APOSTLE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM which took place during the above identified activity, which is related to that activity, if that claim or cause of action is brought by my child/ward or their parent/legal guardian.
I hereby consent to participation by my above named child/ward, in the activity described above. I certify that I have an understanding of this agreement and the activity described above that my child/ward will be participating in. I further understand that I had the opportunity to fully discuss the above named activity and this agreement with a representative of the parish school to clarify any concerns or questions about the activity or this agreement that I may have had.
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Parent/Legal Guardian signature Address
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Home Phone - Work Phone Date
Emergency Medical Treatment: In the event of an emergency, I give permission to transport my child/ward to a hospital for emergency medical treatment. I wish to be advised prior to any further treatment by the hospital or doctor. In the event of an emergency, if you are unable to reach me at the above numbers, contact:
NAME:______
RELATIONSHIP:______at Phone:______
Please furnish medical information about your child/ward which may be pertinent to his or her participation in the above identified activity: ______
NO STUDENT MAY ATTEND WITHOUT SPECIFIC SIGNED PERMISSION OF PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN. PLEASE SIGN & RETURN BY November 11th.
To: High School Families
From: Gary Heun
Re: Advent Service Project
Each year, all of the grades pick out a service opportunity that just their class will work on for Advent/Christmas. This year we have been asked to help out the Walker’s Point Youth and Family Center. The mission of this center is to meet the needs of runaway, homeless and other troubled youth and their families. They are always in need of a wide variety of things of which I am narrowing down. I am asking that during the season of Advent, you would consider donating some of these items. Please bring them to the Religious Education Office. I will be collecting them until December 15th.
Thank you so much for your generosity towards those who are really struggling.
Peace to you,
Gary Heun
For the Youth
Hygiene Items: shampoo and conditioner, moisturizers new combs and brushes, new toothbrushes and toothpaste, toilet paper, Kleenex, paper towels, napkins
Clothing: sweat pants and sweat shirts, socks, bathrobes, underwear
School Supplies: pens, pencils, markers, loose leaf paper, notebooks, back packs
Leisure: paperback novels, board games