We are ONE, version 2018

Looking out at the faces gathered with anticipation in the warm gym on Monday gave me an overwhelming sense of enthusiasm for the adventure - and potential - that lies just ahead.  If we define our school by its people, the good-byes and hellos just behind us have given us a fresh face and a new identity.  From among these many distinct voices and hearts and minds, we have actively begun the work of forging one community of purpose.

In addition to 25 new 4K students, we welcomed new students in most grade levels this year - 18 in all - with seven in the middle school alone!  Several of our new students are also new to the Milwaukee area, and I am very grateful for the warm welcome you have extended to them.  We have room for more, so please don't stop your ambassadorship!

In addition to moving Ann Schroeder to the fifth grade team, we welcomed three new members to our staff

• Reading: Mrs. Klawans
• Middle School Math Long-term substitute:  Mr. Rohlinger
• Administrative Assistant:  Ms. Hoslet

And we have just negotiated a partnership with the Conservatory of Music to provide us with a new music and choir teacher who will be introduced soon!

Our new students and staff members come to us with their own stories and passions and will follow their own distinct pathways into the future, but for this moment in time and space, we are ONE.  And together we will accomplish much that is good and holy.  

Let us give thanks, for God has indeed been good to us!

We thank you for a safe and comfortable school where everyone is known and loved.

We thank you for inspiring teachers who guide us and learn alongside us.

We thank you for a rainbow of friends with many gifts and many stories.

We thank you for learning tools that bring the whole world to our classrooms

We thank you for fresh rooms and shiny floors; for new pencils and new shoes; for hopscotch and kickball and new friends and new beginnings...

Help us to live and work each day in the glory of God

AMEN