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Messenger February 5, 2020 | Issue 21

2019-2020 School Calendar

February 5—Forensics, 5th

grade field trip to Todd Wehr

Theatre Marcus Center, Winter

MAPS test results go

home 1st-8th.

February 6—Mad Science

February 7—All School

Mass 7:50am (Bishop

Haines will lead us in

prayer!), Birthday Table

February 8—Beer Garden after

4:30 Mass

February 10—Advanced Band

February 11—Beginner &

Intermediate Band, Peer

Mentoring

February 12—Discipleship

Wednesday, Forensics

February 13—Mad Science

February 14—Teacher

Inservice—NO SCHOOL

February 17—Teacher

Inservice—NO SCHOOL

February 18—Intermediate &

Beginner Band, Peer Mentoring

February 19—Forensics

February 20—Mad Science

February 21—7:50 All School

Mass

February 24—Advanced Band,

4th grade Linden Grove Field Trip

February 25—Intermediate &

Beginner Band, Peer Mentoring,

Fish Fry Training 7-8pm—See

1/29 Messenger for details.

February 26—ASH

WEDNESDAY—Wear Purple,

7:50 All School Mass, Forensics

February 27—3K Muffins with

Mom, 4K Field Trip to Milwaukee

Public Museum

February 28—3K Muffins with

Mom, Fish Fry

Our Mission calls us to live and share the teachings of the Catholic Church by creating a compassionate atmosphere which develops faith, service, and academic excellence.

Everything is possible for one who believes. Mark 9:23

A Message from Mrs. Lee …

We had a joy-filled Catholic Schools Week with activities that reminded us why we love our Catholic School. I loved seeing the many smiles during the week and talking with many of you during Family Dinner on Thursday night! Special thank you to our Faith Culture Team who worked tirelessly to plan our week and to our wonderful Home & School Association for coordinating Pancake lunch and Family Dinner!. Thank you also to the parish staff for setting up & serving us during Thursday night ‘s Family Dinner. It is hard to believe it is February already. Before we know it the school year will be over. As we plan for next year, I wanted to make you aware of a shift in our grading system for 2020-21. We are joining the many schools in the Archdioceses, as well as the public schools in the area, who have made the transition to standards-based grading. Why are we changing to standards based grading? The move to a standards based learning model is based on a wealth of educational research. Too often students become skilled at the “game” of school, which is to say that the priority becomes the acquisition of points rather than the development of transferable skills. Removing points and percentages allows the learning targets to take center stage; as a result, the conversations about student progress become centered on skill development instead of letter grades. Why are we moving away from letter grades? There are a number of advantages to using proficiency based grading rather than letter based grades. The use of letter-based grades can often confuse students and parents as they do not clearly communicate the level of learning students are achieving. The criteria behind earning a particular letter grade can vary greatly among districts, schools, and even teachers within a school, leaving students and parents confused. In standards-based grading, the performance indicators clearly communicate the level of learning students have demonstrated on the standards during the grading period. There are several advantages to standards-based grading: • It ensures consistent expectations across grade levels. • It helps teachers and students focus on the standard in their learning activities. • Assessments are aligned to standards and provide evidence of what a student knows and/or

can do. • It provides feedback as to a student’s proficiency level allowing the teacher to better

individualize instruction. • It provides parents with valuable information on how their child is progressing on the critical

concepts and skills of the grade level as well as individual standards. There will be an informational parent meeting this spring to discuss the standards-based grading system in more detail, as well as a parent packet that will be published in the Messenger in the coming weeks. Thank you for all of your ongoing support as we look forward to a great rest of the school year! Blessings, Mrs. Kristin Lee

Consider volunteering! We appreciate all you do to serve our community!

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Join us TOMORROW, 2/6 from 6:30-7:30pm in the Welcome Center.

Register FREE here. More information here.

Thank you to all the parents, grandparents, children and staff who supported the CSW Bookfair. It was a great success and put books in the hands of many of our children. —Mrs. Cartier, Librarian

Discipleship Wednesday is NEXT week! Disciples are called to continue the mission of Jesus by helping others. During our Discipleship Wednesday on February 12th, our 3rd and 4th graders invite you to help the Assisi Special School and the School Sisters of St. Francis (SSSF) near Bangalore, India.

This school specializes in teaching special needs children ages 3-18, where the sisters provide life training skills, spiritual training, and vocational training. Assisi Special School was established in 2009. A new school building that can accommodate more than 160 students was opened in 2018. Many of the students' families are very poor. Donations collected next Wednesday will help provide:

• Bus service for students that have no means of transportation • School uniforms for students that can't afford them • Meals for children who have little food at home • Scholarships for students who can't afford the tuition • Hearing aids for students who are hearing impaired • Equipment for sports and games • Special equipment for the classrooms • Teaching salaries for the School Sisters of St. Francis • Clean water for daily use THANK YOU for your support of our February Discipleship Wednesday. As a reminder, please send a dollar or more to help this

Stop by the Beer Garden after 4:30pm Mass on 2/8! There will be trivia for adults & childcare/movie for potty

trained children ages 3+!

We have 2 babies in our near future! Sra. Kurth & Mrs. Wilda have been preparing their substitute plans for their upcoming maternity leaves. While they are gone, we will have two wonderful substitutes caring for and teaching your children! Ms. Silvia Guerra is excited to join our team as the Substitute Spanish Teacher. She is a native Spanish speaker, who comes to us with a background in both Catholic education programming and English as a second language education. Sra. Kurth is looking forward to returning next school year! We are also excited to welcome Ms. Gabriella Laske to our team as the Substitute Music Teacher. Ms. Laske has been a church musician for most of her life since she began in the St. John the Evangelist children's choir in first grade and now continuing on at Holy Apostles with the adult choir, as a cantor, and through the productions of The Song of Mark and Encounter. In May 2018 she graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa with a bachelor's degree in music with an emphasis in vocal performance and opera. Over the past few years, she has had the opportunity to study and practice music in Italy, Ghana, and Argentina.

Gabrielle has had diverse experiences in education from serving as a tutor and faculty assistant while at Luther College to working with elementary school students at a school supplementary program in Argentina and assistant directing musicals for middle school through college-aged students. She is currently participating in a course to become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language. Gabrielle is excited to be joining another facet of the Holy Apostles family and looks forward to getting to know you and your children!

A note from Mrs. Wilda: Yes! There WILL be a spring concert for students 1st-5th grades! It will be on May13th

at 6:30pm with a dress rehearsal performance in the afternoon that day. Ms. Laske will be preparing students for these performances. If you are interested in assisting with decorating, set-up, and/or clean up for this event, please email both awilda@hanb.org and glaske@hanb.org. I will be back for the last weeks of school and look forward to making music again with everyone!

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PLEASE READ: Afternoon Pick up reminder for parents who park—Do not exit back out onto National Avenue once you pick up your child. If your child needs assistance during pickup and you are parking in the west lot, please follow the morning drop off process and re-enter the pickup line and exit out onto 159th Street. For your safety, please do not exit the way you came in onto National Ave.

The areas in red have been blocked off to help direct you back into the line. Please share with all who pick up your children. Thank you!

Home & School Association ...

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Student news, clubs, & activities ...

Congratulations to 5th grader, Morgan Kopischke, who competed in 3 events at Badger State Games for figure skating. Morgan finished with two 1st place finishes and a 3rd place. Morgan has now qualified for State Games of America where she will compete against the top 3 finishers from the other states during the summer of 2021. Good luck Morgan!

The February Birthday Table will take place Friday, February 7th, 2020. If your child has a birthday during

February, please feel welcome to attend during his/her lunch period. An email invitation was sent home as a reminder. If a family member is not able to attend, your child may invite one friend to sit with them at the Birthday Table. If you are new to Holy Apostles School, Birthday Table is for all 3K thru 8th grade students and their parents. Birthday Table is typically held on the first Friday of each month. Home and School provides a special Birthday Table and cake to celebrate the current month birthdays. Summer birthdays are celebrated during the school year. Birthday Table is a great opportunity to have lunch with your child during his/her special month! During Birthday Table you may choose to bring in a lunch/restaurant food for you and your child but please keep in mind we always encourage healthy options. We hope to see you there! Happy February Birthday to: Madelyn Flores, Bryce Roder, John Giricz, Jack Stockero, Jacob Simanek, Eli Soppe, Brady McAvoy, Aidan Soppe, Evelina Peterson, Samuel Zablocki, Michael Iggens,Tyler Trevino, Trent Hauser, Ana Mohorich, Elwood Gaulke, Olivia Peterson, Gavin Skubal, Aubrey Aide, Autumn Malcolm, Duncan Malcolm, Sebastian Ballard, Abigail Wasmer ,Jacob Wasmer, Dylan Napieralski, Aya Mayumi Alvez, Quinn Winchester, Lillian Lisota,Abigail Aquino, Ellison Ries, Mackenzie Burke, Ricoh Vasquez, Henry Proell, Owen Aide, Noah Carpentier, Ellie Ries, Liam Anderson, Mona Mejak, William Mejak, Landon Mentzel, Lyla O'Connell, Aubrey Powers, Lucas Ries, Nicklas Schuerman, Paxton Weber & Daniel Konecny, and Benjamin Klaas.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER OF OUR SUPER BOWL LIV SCRIP RAFFLE, KRISTY LEUTERMANN! Kristy has won a $50 gift card of her choice for supporting our school by participating in our Scrip program. Thanks to everyone who ordered Scrip during our Super Bowl Raffle!

Retailer Promotion of the Month – Kwik Trip Our best selling Scrip card – Kwik Trip – is offering 9% back this month only! From now until February 28th, enjoy an extra 5% bonus on all Kwik Trip cards, so stock up now!

Not sure how to get started? Contact us! Scrip. Funny Name. Easy Fundraising. Contact Denise Christianson (denchrist7@wi.rr.com) or Cory Flores (cmflores@floresautomation.com) with any questions.

Save the Date! Share our Faith Mass is moving to Friday, March 27th at 8:30am. Thank you!

Check out this week’s bulletin for the latest HA parish news!

Attention All HA Fathers: Save the Date for the Men of Christ Conference: Saturday, March 14th, 2020.

Join 3,000 Men-Fathers and Sons for a powerful encounter with Christ.

Attendees have a chance to win a $1000 tuition credit for Holy Apostles School 2020-21Calendar Year by attending the Men of Christ Conference. The more fathers/sons that attend the more $1000

winners. See Signup Genius for details. Register here.

"I kept finding excuses not to go to the conference, but another Holy Apostles father finally convinced me. I am glad he did because I really enjoyed my first conference. It is a powerful experience to

listen to motivational speeches, say confession, pray, and socialize with hundreds if not thousands of Catholic men from the Milwaukee area. It was great to share my pride to be Catholic and to

reenergize my relationship with my friends, family and most of all, God." - James Hubacek, HA father of 3

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NET Retreat for grades 7-8th! On SUNDAY, February 23, 2020, from 9:00 am– 2:00 pm, all Holy Apostles Middle School Youth in grades 7th and 8th are invited to participate in the NET Retreat at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. The cost is $20 and includes retreat and lunch. We are excited to welcome your teen to this

parish sponsored event with the National Evangelization Team (NET). We are also fortunate to join with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton teens! The NET Team will share themselves with us and the day promises to be one your teen won't forget. It will be an exciting 5 hours which includes mass, skits, games, small and large group activities, food, drama, and prayer! The NET Team is a Catholic Ministry group comprised of young adults from all over the country who volunteer a year of their lives to share their faith with other young people. The NET Retreat is open to all 7th and 8th graders of the parish and if your teen has a friend who wants to come--THEY ARE WELCOME!! Mark your calendar and return the attached registration form and $20, to Rachel Madden in the Parish office. Please BRING: Gr.7: SNACK or 2-liter SODA; Gr.8: DESSERT **Registration Deadline: FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Prayer is our habit for February! Bring your family and pray with us. Family Rosary February 17th 6:30—7pm at Elizabeth Ann Seton. All are welcome! Rosaries and prayers are provided. "The Rosary is a priceless treasure inspired by God." - St. Louis De Montfort

Learning & growing ...

Athletics news … GO CHARGERS

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On Monday the 5th grade girls took 2nd place in their HA tournament!

Holy Apostles Track Registration Now Open—Track registration is now open for all 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th

grade Holy Apostles and Faith Formation students. The early registration deadline is March 1st and the final registration deadline is March 31st (extra $10 fee will be assessed for registrations received after March 1st). The track season will begin in late-March and run through the end of May. Please contact our Track Coordinator Cory Flores (cmflores@floresautomation.com) with any questions about the track season or Steve Bindl (swb_21@yahoo.com) with any registration-related questions.

HA will be hosting six league basketball games this Sunday. Please come out to cheer on our HA teams as we enter the final month of league games. Sunday 2/9 12:00 pm - 8th grade boys A 1:00 pm - 7th grade boys A 2:00 pm - 5th grade girls 3:30 pm - 6th grade girls B 4:30 pm - 7th grade boys B 5:30 pm - 8th grade boys B

Athlete of the Week—Parents and coaches - know an athlete that works hard? We would like to showcase athletes on a

weekly basis who compete with great work ethic, exhibit exceptional team work, set and achieve goals, and/or are committed to personal and team growth. Share their story with us (messenger@hanb.org) using the subject line, “Athlete of the Week Submission”.

We are always looking for new members to add to the Athletic Board. We welcome any parish families, but

we especially want to invite current 4th and 5th grade families as your children can take part in HA sports from 5th grade through 8th grade. Please consider coming to one of our next monthly meetings (next meeting is February 10th in Room 155 at 6:45 pm) to learn more, or contact Adam Roder (acroder@sbcglobal.net) or Chris Quesnell (chris.quesnell@lakesideengineers.com) to ask any questions.

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Community & High School Events & Links New Events / Links: • Join CMH for their winter musical, 9 to 5! Our 6th grade, Ella Flores will be performing in the kids cast on 2/7, 2/9, 2/15!

February 7-9 & 14-16. Buy Tickets Online! • 2020 New Berlin West Youth FOOTBALL Registration Meeting—March 18th • NB Public Summer School registration opens 2/10/20 at 7pm—Get more information here. Events you may have missed: • Peak Performance Volleyball Camp—7/20-24 • Spring Swim America Flier • Read to Succeed—Earn a Six Flags Great America Ticket by reading six hours! All logs are electronic this year! Parents

need to register their own children in the system. More information here. Please fill out your logs by 4/1/20! Questions? Contact sbindl@hanb.org

• New Berlin Photo Contest • Coach Miklosy’s Volleyball Summer Camps. Flier. Registration. Waiver. • Read to Succeed—Earn a Six Flags Great America Ticket by reading! All logs are electronic this year! More information

here. • Free social-emotional programs/resources offered through Parents United. Click here to see their offerings and here for their fall

brochure • Shadow at CMH to win awesome prizes!! See contest info here.