School Ministries

Saint John Vianney school is an award winning K4-Grade 8 with many volunteer opportunities. Parents, grandparents, parishioners and friends are warmly welcomed to assist with many aspects of school life. Often these activities are one-time events while others are meant to be longer term.

If you are interested in learning more about these ministries, contact the individual listed for more information.

• Back to School Social

  Plan the first school social. A committee is needed to serve food, coordinate children’s games and supervise the evening.

  Ann Marie Hess

   

  773-383-1403

   

  hesschi8@hotmail.com

   

• Battle of the Books

  Plan the first school social. A large committee is needed to serve food, coordinate children’s games and supervise the evening.

  Clare Lange

   

  262-786-5665

   

  langes7@sbcglobal.net

   

• Bids for Kids Biennial Auction

  Major fundraiser for the school every other year in February. Co-chairs begin meeting 15 months prior to plan the auction. Committee chairs and members are needed for many sub-committees. Meetings are held monthly.

  Heather Ferber

   

  262-649-3789

   

  heatherferber2008@yahoo.com

   

   

  Melissa Kharitou

   

  262-786-8599

   

  melissa.kharitou@bmo.com

   

   

  Susan Koehn

   

  262-786-6310

   

  suzykoehn@gmail.com

   

• Birthday Board

  Recognize student, staff and faculty birthdays. Design, create and maintain the birthday board in the hall by the cafeteria.

  Laura Clark

   

  262-794-3782

   

  laurasclark@yahoo.com

   

   

  Monica O’Brien

   

  262-641-5601

   

  m_wigchers@hotmail.com

   

   

  Jen Schmus

   

  262-796-2934-

   

  jenschmus@aol.com

   

• Box Tops

  Collect and submit Box Tops for added income to the school. Box Tops are organized, counted and submitted in October and February. Market program within parish and school.

  Mary Culligan

   

  414-704-1907

   

  marycculligan@gmail.com

   

• Catholic Schools Week

  Celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Generally held the last week of January/first week of February, this committee plans the Sunday Open House and other special student events during the week long celebration.

  AnnMarie Hoyme

   

  262-505-5080

   

  hoymecrew@gmail.com

   

   

  Karla Schmidt

   

  262-439-9650

   

  karlabschmidt@gmail.com

   

• Chess Club

  Schedule Chess Club dates with school administration, organize students, recruit chaperones for Chess Club meeting dates. Chess Club generally meets on Fridays, 2 sessions per year.

  Amy Mineau

   

  414-232-3574

   

  amyjobauer@hotmail.com

   

• Curé d’Ars Annual Fund

  Supports the mission of our school by providing funds for (1) the professional development and retention of highly-educated professionals and staff; (2) 21st Century education technology and upgrades, including mobile learning; and (3) tuition assistance for current and prospective students.

  Brian & Maria Schloemer

   

  262-717-9626

   

  mschloemer@sbcglobal.net

   

   

• Dine Out For SJV

  Parish-wide fundraiser. Organize “SJV Night” one night each month at designated restaurant to earn money for the school.

  Shannon Wessing

   

  313-350-4248

   

  sswessing33@gmail.com

   

• Fine Arts

  Encourage and develop extra-curricular student interest in the Arts. Coordinate the annual fall talent show and spring musical. Chairs run auditions and rehearsals as well as lead make up, props, scenes, etc for the events.

  Laura Russell

   

  414-758-6264

   

  lwrusselldds@gmail.com

   

• Forensics

  Liasion between faculty advisor and parents. Provide communication and help with meet logistics.

  Anne Brown

   

  262-439-8107

   

  annebrown4@hotmail.com

   

• Health Room

  Coordinate the health room volunteers and health room supplies along with the school secretary.

  Mary Thorpe

   

  414-940-0907

   

  maryrevnew@aol.com

   

• High Interest Day

  Highlight extra-curricular, hobbies, special interests for students through hands-on activities. Coordinate and solicit presenters for a one day event. Committee members assist chairs with logistics, room monitoring and communications with presenters.

  Laura Clark

   

  414-861-7766

   

  laurasclark@aol.com

   

   

  Megan Fenlon

   

  262-716-3331

   

  meganfenlon521@gmail.com

   

   

  Kelli Melzer

   

  636-734-0123

   

  krimmel@hotmail.com

   

   

  Jen Schultz

   

  414-690-5198

   

  jennifergschultz@gmail.com

   

• Home & School

  An organization working to enhance the educational and spiritual environment of Saint John Vianney School. Coordinate committee activities in Communications, Enrichment, Resources, Social, Spiritual, and Ways and Means.

  Shannon Wessing

   

  414-350-4248

   

  sswessing33@gmail.com

   

• Hot Lunch / Servers

  Coordinate volunteer staffing for the lunchroom.

  Laura Russell

   

  262-784-8963

   

  lwrusselldds@gmail.com

   

• Lego Club/Mad Science

  Schedule Lego Club/Mad Science dates with school administration, organize students, recruit chaperones for Lego club/Mad Science meeting dates. Lego Club/Mad Science generally meets on Fridays, two sessions per year.

  Kris Derwinski

   

  262-366-9012

   

  kdwin07@gmail.com

   

• Library Committee

  The goal of the St. John Vianney Library is to provide quality resources and learning opportunities through books and a variety of other formats to meet the educational and leisure needs of our students. The library committee coordinates classroom volunteers, assists with book selection, and organizes events and projects in the library.

  Marya Melby

   

  414-588-1825

   

  mmelllby5@gmail.com

   

• Lost & Found

  Gather and display the items in the lost and found boxes several times a year. Donate remaining items at end of year.

  Jane Rusch

   

  262-787-0620

   

  chrisrusch@earthlink.net

   

• New Family Mentors

  Welcome new families to Saint John Vianney School. Match new school families with a mentor school family to help navigate through the first year. Plan and coordinate a new family coffee in September.

  Monica O’Brien

   

  262-641-5601

   

  m_wigchers@hotmail.com

   

   

  Jennie Minessale

   

  414-350-9340

   

  jennie.minessale@gmail.com

   

• Orientation Day

  Welcome school families to a new school year. Coordinate two shifts of volunteers to staff stations on the first day of school to accept forms and orient families to the new school year.

  Janet Fisher

   

  262-957-7675

   

  halliganc@gmail.com

   

  Halligan Czarnecki

   

  262-352-5927

   

  janfisher@wi.rr.com

• Playground Supplies and Toys

  Work with staff to assess supply and toy needs for students. Also maintains supplies, toys and storage areas.

  Allison Rusch

   

  262-784-0087

   

  parusch@hotmail.com

   

• Public Relations

  Publicize good news of Saint John Vianney School. Coordinate communications sent to Catholic Herald, Journal Sentinel, Brookfield Now and other local news outlets sharing the good news of Saint John Vianney students, staff and teachers.

  Jennifer Schulz

   

  262-794-3883

   

  jennifergschultz@gmail.com

   

• Room Parents

  Coordinate a room parent for each classroom. Coordinate and ensure staffing for classroom parties, cleaning and assists with communication regarding teacher gifts.

  Katy Sarner

   

  262-754-9629

   

  ksarner@wi.rr.com

   

• Scholastic Book Fair

  Coordinate with Scholastic to plan for the book fair. Plan guest readers, musical performers and other activities. Publicize the book fair.

  Jenni Schmus

   

  262-796-2934

   

  jenschmus@aol.com

   

• School Committee

  Discerned board members define and develop policies that govern the operation of educational programs at the parish school and supports the principal in the implementation of these policies. Develop budget; write policies; coordinate advancement and development opportunities and long-range plan for the school.

  Laura Russell

   

  262-784-8963

   

  lwrusselldds@gmail.com

   

• School Pak

  Coordinate school supply orders through School Pak. Parents order school pak supplies online. Coordinate order dissemination at Orientation day.

  AnnMarie Hoyme

   

  262-505-5080

   

  hoymecrew@gmail.com

   

• Scouts

  Provide an educational experience concerned with values: designed to build character, physical fitness, practical skills and service. Age appropriate activities, rank advancements and camping / field trips.

  Girl Scouts

  Call School for information, 262-796-3942

   

   

  Cub Scouts

  Chad Smith

   

  414-688-4832

   

  cdsmith22@gmail.com

   

   

  Boy Scouts

  Scott Lynch

   

  414-688-2380

   

  scottl@arsenal-advertising.com

   

• SCRIP

  Gift card fundraiser for Home and School. Coordinate weekly orders for gift cards on Mondays and distribute on Thursdays.

  Martha Connelly

   

  262-717-9389

   

  marthaconnelly1@gmail.com

   

   

  Janet Fisher

   

  262-784-9673

   

  janfisher@wi.rr.com

   

• Secret Santa Shoppe

  Shop year-round for inexpensive gift for students to purchase as Christmas gifts. Help with set-up, pricing and help the day of the event.

  Alison Rusch

   

  262-754-0087

   

  parusch@hotmail.com”

   

   

  Steph Honkamp

   

  262-787-0150

   

  honkamp6@gmail.com

   

   

   

• Spirit Wear

  Promote SJV through wearables. Coordinate inventory and special orders for parish and school Spirit Wear. Promote Spirit Wear at Orientation Day, Catholic Schools week and throughout the year.

  Allison Rusch

   

  262-784-0087

   

  parusch@ameritech.net

   

• Strings and Band Supporters

  Coordinate parental support for band and strings programs. Communicate, coordinate and schedule parents for set-up, transportation, chaperoning and clean-up of activities.

  Band

  Open

   

  Strings

  Sara Schulz

   

  262-794-3883

   

  sarahlynnschulz@hotmail.com

   

• Sunshine

  Send cards/gifts to personnel for occasions such as birthdays, get well, anniversaries, etc.

  Genny Jones

   

  262-641-4357

   

  vieve.jones@gmail.com

   

• Teacher Appreciation

  Celebrate SJV Teachers during teacher appreciation week in May. Coordinate week-long daily activities celebrating SJV’s outstanding teachers.

  Ann Stith

   

  262-794-3777

   

  annstithpt@gmail.com

   

   

  Barb Corby

   

  262-649-3749

   

  becorby@gmail.com

   

   

• Teacher Luncheons

  Celebrate teachers. Volunteers bring and serve food for four luncheons.

  Amy Mineau

   

  414-232-3574

   

  amyjobauer@hotmail.com

   

• Trivia Night

  Parish-wide social event. Coordinate evening activities for annual event.

  Bob & Mary Breggeman

   

  262-385-1793

   

  rbrueggeman1@wi.rr.com

   

• Uniform Resale

  Recycle gently-used school uniforms. Coordinate a sale during the last week of school for families to bring gently-used uniforms for resale. Left-over clothes are donated to other organizations.

  Amy Mineau

   

  414-232-3574

   

  amyjobauer@hotmail.com

   

• Welcoming Committee

  To promote community, the welcoming committee provides snack & beverage socials. One time per month

  Monica O’Brien

   

  262-641-5601

   

  m_wigchers@hotmail.com

   

   

  Jennie Minessale

   

  414-350-9340

   

  jennie.minessale@gmail.com