Viking Voice - November 4, 2026
Street Angels Service Project 2026:
In the spirit of living our faith and being leaders in our community, our school is coming together to collect donations for Street Angels Milwaukee to support local individuals experiencing homelessness. Guided by the call to love and care for those in need, we are welcoming contributions of travel-sized hygiene items, band-aids, adult-sized gloves, hand warmers, hats, new adult-sized underwear, AA and AAA batteries, mini flashlights, as well as water bottles and flavored drink packets. Nonperishable snacks like granola bars, fruit bars, crackers, jerky, and fruit cups are also deeply appreciated. Donation boxes are located in the main office and second floor hallway. Thank you for partnering with us to share Christ’s love and make a meaningful difference to those in need!
Grade 2 Classroom Spotlight
The second grade class recently visited Discovery World on a field trip. The students were able to explore the various exhibits to learn how simple machines work, observe spiny, fresh-water sturgeon, and go below deck on the life-sized Lake Michigan schooner suspended from the museum’s ceiling. Later in the day the class sat down for a guided, hands-on lesson about sound waves using ukelele’s and finger pianos. The students’ curiosity and excellent manners were on full display
Fall Colors and Flapjacks Fundraiser
The annual pancake breakfast fundraiser is back and will be held Friday, November 20th from 7:15AM-8:00AM. Come to the gym and enjoy freshly made pancakes and sausage made by our Student Council volunteers. Juice and coffee will also be available. The cost is $5 per person. All proceeds go to support our special 8th grade class trip at the end of the school year. This will also be a full school, “Fall Colors & Flannels” dress down day.
Winter Weather – School Closure Notices
In the event of a severe weather event that could delay or close school, we will post on Fox 6 News and TMJ4 websites, as well as send a text message and email directly to the numbers and addresses on file. Know that Garden Homes makes delay and closure decisions independently of MPS taking in consideration the safety of our specific school community.
November 13 – Class Picture Retake/Dress Down Day
Below is the information concerning picture retake day on Friday, November 13. Online preorders are available at https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/shop/login/?ac=0117182AR
What to expect on picture day
1. Any student wishing to have a retake should bring their original picture package to exchange for the retake image.
2. When an order is placed online, the parent/guardian will receive a camera pass via email. This can either be printed or texted to the student and brought to picture day. The photographer will photograph the printed camera pass along with the student.
3. If a student is not able to print their camera pass, that is not a problem. We will match up the student to their order manually in the production process.
4. A parent may order from the flyer up until 24 hours after picture day. After 24 hours, the online ordering access may close. This will allow our imaging team to "Pull" all orders submitted and match them with the students photographed.
5. When pictures are returned to school, all students that purchased pictures will receive their prepaid package. Any student that was photographed but did not order a package, will receive a "Proof" (PX) of their picture that was taken on picture day.
All proof packages offer parents a second opportunity to order prints. All orders are subject to shipping and handling costs of up to $8.50 and will be shipped directly to home.
Upcoming Events:
· November 9: No School
· November 13: Dress Down Day/Picture Re-Takes
· November 20: Fall Colors/Flannels Dress Down/Flapjack Fundraiser 7:15AM/K4-K5 Fall Fest 2:45PM
· November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break
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