St. Matthew Elementary Jaguar Journal

February 19, 2021

St. Matthew Elementary
Jaguar Journal

This week's to-do list:

Please return your pre-registration forms to the main office ASAP; this really helps with budgeting!
Enjoy the three-day weekend and warmer temperatures!
Sign up to help in the lunchroom during February (button below)
Sign up to help with roller skating (see below)
No School on Monday

Feb Lunchroom Sign-Up

Important Upcoming Dates

Feb 22 - No school
March 4 - Early Dismissal at 1205PM
March 4 - Conferences (130-700)
March 9 - Conferences (345-700)
March 12 - 19 - No School

PAWSITIVE STUDENTS

Each week we like to recognize students who go above and beyond to show positive interactions while at St. Matthew School.

--Henry Lammers

--Garrison Miller

--Sam Evans

--Jackson Owens

--Emerson Owens

--Amelia Walsh

--Keelan McEnany

--Madeline Halverson

--Teresa Tyler

--Fiona Hartman

--Cora Tinkham

--Hollyce Rogers

--Zavier Murray

STO

Please make sure you start this process ASAP. You need a completed tax return to submit and the application complete by April 15, 2021. This is a great opportunity for some financial assistance.

Skating Volunteers

Ms. Carney has started the skating unit in gym class and is looking for volunteers to help get students in and out of skates. The sign-up below indicates the times for each class in case you want to come when your child(ren) will be participating. Would love to have your help!

Sign Up Here

St. Matthew Artwork on Display!

**Art will be displayed at Mercy Hospital for the month of March. Adults are welcome to come view during the day, no minors allowed in the hospital at this time.***

Kindergarten has done nighttime Snowy Self Portrait -oil pastels on black paper

Mackenzie R., Frank M., Harper F., Iris M, Ayla S., Adrian T., Gracie W., Myles K., Jack T., Krysian T., Eason M., Santiago G., Naomi J., Carly L., Bennett K., Hollyce R., Anna R., Caleb S., Carter M.

First grade has done Snowmen at Night -crayon or oil pastels on black paper

Charlotte M, Violet V., Alex L., Adam W., Natalie P., Corin G., Connor G., Liam K., Bristol S., Max J., Madeline K., Millie M., Macy M., Jaelyn H., Colin.

Third grade has done Optical Illusions of Simple Objects- marker, crayon, or colored pencils on paper

Madeline H., Wehtam S., Gavin L., Lauryn J., Owen I., Nolan L., Kinley H., Mason D., Jimmer L., Constance C., Lila T., Sloane R., Briella K., Cate C.

Fourth grade has done a moving square optical illusion- marker on paper

Evan T., Addison M., Fiona H.

Fifth grade has done Landscapes with Crazy Sculptures - crayon, colored pencil, and marker on paper

Hayden D., Jackson O., Zavier M., Emmett L., Abby D., Oliver W., Cael S., Lily M., Emiliano B., Oliver P., Ruby M., Maddie M., Lindzey J.

United Way Volunteer Awards

We are excited to see that two St. Matthew parishioners are nominated for a Volunteer Award through United Way of East Central Iowa. You can go vote daily from now until February 28 for Amy Thuente and Ken Owens as well others in our community who are making a difference.

Vote here!

COVID-19 Information and Updates

St. Matthew Parish News

Here is the weekly schedule for Mass and Prayer Opportunities at St. Matthew Church throughout Lent of 2021:
– Tuesday – 5:30pm Mass (no 8am morning Mass during Lent)
– Wednesday – School Mass in the morning (Live-streamed from our Facebook page since right now we are only allowing Students and Staff to attend)
– Thursday – 8am Mass & Eucharistic Adoration from 8:20am to noon
– Friday – 8am Mass & 5:30pm Stations of the Cross and Confession
– Saturday – 2:45pm Confession & 4pm Mass
– Sunday – 8am Mass, 10:30am Mass & Evening Prayer from 4pm to 4:30pm

Check out our website for the weekly reflections and activities to help you enter more prayerfully and intentionally into this liturgical season: https://stmatthewcr.org/lent-at-st-matts/

Xavier High School News

Congratulations to the Saints who qualified for state competitions this week and next week in wrestling and bowling!

Upcoming Birthdays

February 19--Iris Whitenack

February 20--Constance Cherry

February 20--Bennett Kittrell

February 23--Emmett Lyon

February 25--Brooklyn Braid

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