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The tone after the weekly mass has changed because of the ask for quiet and less socializing.  As a parent, I enjoy giving my child a quick hug after mass and saying hi to other parents.  Why the change?  Our goal was to have the students show respect for the ssacrament we just received, the parishioners, and the students who are still praying.  It's a child's time simply to be in silent prayer to thank and ador God for his Son and our many blessings.  This extra moment is a form of prayer that takes real effort from a child; it is a small form of Eucharistic Adoration, something we want our students to experience at a Catholic school.   After the first mass, there was an unintential solemn mood.  We are not trying to eliminate the typical chatter and joy after mass, and it should become more natural for everyone after a couple of weeks.  If you have any ideas, please contact your child's religion teacher.

from the 2017-18 school year:

What does the school do to recognize the achievements of women?  We do this very frequently.  One way we do this is through the morning announcements/ prayer.  Mrs. Fyfe begins the announcements / prayer by sharing something significant that happened on that day in history.  Often it is about a notable woman.  During the months of February and March, here are the women that were highlighted during prayer:

• Feb 5: “Rosa Parks was born on this day in 1913. On December 1, 1955 in Montgomery Alabama, she was arrested for refusing....”
• Feb 15: “Born on this day in 1820 was Susan B. Anthony. A courageous and fearless woman, Susan campaigned for equal rights...”
• Mar 1: “On the first day of Women’s History Month we pray for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories: grandmothers, mothers, sisters, and friends. We remember those who fought to make freedom just as real for women as it is for men. May women across the world continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer.
• Mar 5: “Jerrie Cob was born on this day in 191. Ms. Cobb was named Woman of the Year in Aviation in 1959 and was the first...
• Mar 7: “On this day in 1910 Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win an Oscar. She triumphed over her husband James Cameron whose scifi picture...
• Mar 8: “Today is International Women’s Day, a day when women around the world unite...
• Mar 9: “Today we remember Harriet Tubman who died on March 10, 1913. She was the leader of the Underground...and her unwavering bravery helped more than 300..
• Mar 12: The Girl Scouts of America was founded on this day in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low. The Girl scouting program promotes leadership, character building....
• Mar 23: “In 1791 Etta Palm, a Dutch champion of women’s rights, set up a group of women’s clubs called the Confederation of the Friends of Truth
• Mar 26 “The first woman appointed to the Supreme Court, Sandra Day O’Connor was born on this day in 1930. When she graduated from law school she applied for jobs...

There are some cars going the wrong way at drop off, which can be dangerous: Parents, the correct drop off procedure is as follows. Please review it for everyone’s safety!  Car Riders

The pick up from school lines are uneven at the school office and gym: These pick up lines were set based on the number of parents who felt they would be picking up after school, however, sometimes school pick up plans change and parents opt to use the bus. In addition, traffic cannot back up onto Mequon road for safety reasons, therefore, the line to the gym is a little longer as the back up concern is less of an issue. These lines will be re-evaluated for the next school year, but will stay set through the end of the 2017-18 school year to alleviate any confusion amongst children, parents and staff.

Alma is not as user friendly for checking grades as Power School. Alma allows us to run reports, analyze data, look at standards, see what’s being taught, when, and how often. PowerSchool had limitations in many of these areas. St Robert’s adopted the same system for many of the same reasons and a team of teachers helped to select Alma over other systems as it met the needs stated above best.

Sometimes my kids come home with food in their lunch boxes and I am concerned they do not have enough time to eat.  Much thought goes into how much time students are given for lunch. The older students are given 20 minutes to eat, and the youngest ones are given 25. Not only do we need to accommodate a minimum number of learning minutes, but allowing time for recess is also important. We have 3 lunch periods, and staff needs to be hired and paid to cover that time. Sending a heartier snack, and a lighter lunch is a possible suggestion, if you are concerned your child does not have enough time. Some kids are also more social than others, so have less time to eat. Parents are welcome to visit the lunchroom at anytime to see how things are going for their child! Thank you for understanding the school’s limitations in extending this time period.

A comment was also submitted regarding the Middle School elective program. Please know this comment has been passed along to the Administration, and will be considered when developing the 2018-19 offerings.