Wednesday Wireless

From the Office

Report Cards and Conferences: Report cards went home with each student today. Please review these with your child(ren) and praise or encourage as the case may be. Conference request forms have been given to the oldest child. Please complete this form and sign the report card envelope and send both back to school on Thursday, November 6^th, or Friday, November 7th. These are needed to schedule conferences after school on Monday evening, November 10th. Once again, one conference is required for each child (15 minutes for students K4 through Grade 5 and 10 minutes for Grade 6-8.) We would like to give all families the chance to have conferences during the scheduled time so the minute time frame will be strictly adhered to this year. If there is a need to have longer conferences, then an appointment outside of the regular conference times would need to be set up.

Special Thanks: I would like to thank Mrs. McClellan and Sandra Dempsey, as well as some students, in preparing the display with all of the meaningful artifacts to honor Father Dennis. A meaningful explanation was given to the students on the celebration of the “Day of the Dead” according to the Mexican tradition.

Middle Schoolers – Recess Rosary: The Recess Rosary will take place on Thursdays during lunch recess in the Library. Sorry if switching days has caused any confusion. Hope to see you there! Mrs. McNabb and Mrs. Baker

8^th Grade Testing: Students who are attending Catholic High Schools next year are asked to take the entrance exams on Friday, November 7^th, or Saturday, November 8^th. There will be no school for all 8^th graders on Friday, November 7^th. 8^th grade students are not to be here at all that day.

Generations of Faith: The next sessions will be held on Saturday, November 8th at 5:30, Sunday, November 9th at 4:30 and, again, on Wednesday, November 12th at 5:30 P.M. Families may come for one session only for $10.00 per household. No reservations needed, just come.

Once again, I have been asked to remind everyone that sports practices and games should not be scheduled during these times. Also, there should not be homework assignments on Wednesday evening. Generations of Faith is a parish and school program that all people are encouraged to attend on one of the three dates.

Announcing Our Grant: Christ King School has received a $500.00 grant from the Exxon Mobil Alliance Program to support the school's technology department, namely a partial donation toward the purchase of a Smartboard. Harry Harrington, Distribution Manager of the Roettgers Company, Inc. worked with our school to secure the grant which is one of 4,000 available to schools across the country served by Exxon or Mobil stations. This grant is made possible by funding from the Exxon Mobil Corporation.

The Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance program is designed to provide Exxon and Mobil retailers with an opportunity to invest in the future of their communities through educational grants to neighborhood schools. Exxon Mobil believes that, as members of the community, local retailers are best qualified to work with local educators to help identify schools and programs most in need of support.

We are most grateful to the Roettgers Company for this grant. Mr. Roettgers has not forgotten about this school even after his children have graduated from Christ King. We appreciate his generosity. In the past, this grant money was used to help pay for an elevator in the school in memory of his wife.

Mobil Credit Application: Attached to this wireless is an application for a Mobil credit card. If it is filled out and returned, we would receive $25.00 for each application returned. If you are interested, please participate and help us build up our fundraising account.

A Donation From Fresher Image & Barber Salon: The owner of this shop has donated $50.00 toward our school as a friendly, neighborly gesture. In turn, she is offering to donate $1.00 to Christ King School for each haircut at her location at 9215 West Center Street. Consider getting a cut and helping to raise funds for Christ King. See the flyer in this weeks Wireless, or you can just mention Christ King School.

1st Quarter Computer Grades: Students in grades K4-5th grade will not be receiving computer grades for 1st quarter, due to my extended absence. Middle school students will not be receiving a computer grade for the year. I have limited contact with them during the year, but will provide technology grades for teachers when necessary. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. Mrs. T.

Attention Middle School Students - Forensics: It’s time for Forensics season! All 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students are welcome to join. We compete in individual and team trophies. Practices are once a week, and the meets are usually on Friday night or Saturday. Don’t worry if you’re in Basketball, you still can participate. You don’t have to go to all the meets. Choose 1-5 meets, whatever works with your schedule. The more you attend, the better chances you have to go to the State Tournament in March. It’s a great activity for anyone who wants to join. Also, any parents that want to help, please let us know. No prior experience needed! To sign up, or if you have any questions, please call Julie Nevsimal 414.449.1079, or E-Mail, jnevsimal@wi.rr.com.

Home & School

Toy Resale

Seller Registration - Tomorrow!!: Clean out those closets and toy rooms! Register to sell your children’s games, books, puzzles, skates, bikes, baby equipment, baby furniture and toys.

Thursday November 6^th

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The registration fee is $7.00. Registration will be held in the South Hall.

Toy Resale

Friday November 14^th

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Christ King receives 40% of the sale price. Please promote the sale to your friends and neighbors. For general information regarding the sales, please call our hotline at 258.4160 x47. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form from the Wireless folder or e-mail Stephanie @ stephhutch@att.net

Halloween Candy/Rescue Mission: Don't know what do with all that Halloween candy sitting in your house? Bring it to school and put it in the box outside of the office starting November 6th and going through November 14th. You can also bring the candy to Market Day and drop it off there. All candy will be donated to the Rescue Mission along with all the pies that you are so generously donating to them. Thank you. Market Day

Attention 7^th & 8^th Graders Hang Time – Comedy Sportz: Remember the Hang Time! Evening at Comedy Sportz will be held this Friday, November 7, 2008 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Comedy Sportz, 420 South 1^st Street in Milwaukee. If you plan on attending, deliver your permission slip and money ($8.00) to Mrs. Bonnie Drezek c/o Morgan in Room 218/Mrs. Green. Only students attending Christ King School and the CK Religious Ed Program will be admitted. Please note: No registrations will be permitted on the night of the event.

Parish News

Registration for CK Dad’s Retreat @ Jesuit Retreat House (April 2-5, 2009): A group of men from Christ King Parish & School will be attending the Third Annual Christ King Retreat, a silent retreat at the Jesuit Retreat House in Oshkosh, beginning on the evening of April 2 and lasting through Mass on Sunday, April 5, 2009. Last year's group consisted of over 35 men, most of whom made their first retreat and plan to head back this year. If you are interested in information about the Jesuit Retreat House, visit: http://www.jesuitretreathouse.org/. If you care for more information, or would like to register, please feel free to contact Mike Hodan (771.7628, michael.hodan@micorp.com) or Joe Pickart (456.1068, jpickart@whdlaw.com).

Invisible Children Book Drive November 10 – 14^th: In today’s Northern Uganda, a 23 year genocide continues. A rebel group kidnaps the villagers’ children and forces them into slavery. Invisible Children is committed to seeking sustainable solutions to foster an environment that encourages peace. With the help of your simple donations, we can supply schools with adequate literature for all ages.

On November 10^th, boxes will be placed throughout the parish. Please bring in any books from picture books to old textbooks. Any donation is accepted. The Book Drive will run from November 10^th thru’ November 14^th.

Please visit our website: www.invisiblechildren. com for further information.

Sports

8^th Grade Girls A Volleyball Team: Congratulations to the 8^th grade girls A volleyball team, who placed 4^th in the Seton this weekend. Thank you to all of the Christ King families who came to support them! Members of the team are Elizabeth B., Katherine D., Jillian D., Morgan D., Claire D., Lexi F., Sophie G., Maddie H., Gretchen K., Jackie L., Emily V., and Maggie W. Congratulations on a great season!

This and That

PIUS XI High School

Possibilities. Preparation. Purpose

No band lessons in any schools this week, as well as no Thursday night band.

Pius Band Concert: Pius Band Concert this Thursday night, November 6^th, 7:00 P.M. in the 2^nd floor gym/auditorium. All families participating in the Academy Band program and their school principals will receive free admission to the concert. We hope you can join us for this, our opening band concert of the 2008-2009 Performing Arts Season.

Discover Pius XI: Parents! Discover what Pius XI has to offer your son or daughter! Visit us during a school day for a tour, conversation and refreshments. Join us for a Discover Pius Breakfast on Tuesday, November 18 from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Pius XI High School is located at 135 N. 76^th Street (between Bluemound Rd. and I-94). Reservations are appreciated. Please check our website, www.piusxi.org, for a full schedule and a reservation link or contact Barbara at 414.290.0212 or bkurudza@piusxi.org. Explore the possibilities for your son or daughter…Discover Pius XI!