St. Matthew Elementary
Jaguar Journal
June 10, 2022
St. Matthew Elementary
Jaguar Journal
Acceptable Use Policy
It is time for our annual review of our technology policy, otherwise known as the Acceptable Use Policy. Please take a minute to review the policy for the 2022-2023 school year, but please note that this is the same language used last year. Should you have any suggestions for edits or questions for clarification, please let me know by emailing Mrs. Conlon at aconlon@stmatthewcr.org by Friday, June 17th.
Meet Our Newest Staff Members
My personal motto:
Believe and they CAN achieve!
First up is..........Tami Rairdin
My name is Tami Rairdin. I am honored and blessed to be a part of the St, Matthew family this coming school year. My family is also excited and ready for the change. My family consists of my highschool sweetheart who is now my husband, Darrell; 4 children - Zachary ( 21 years old and in college for aviation), Nina (20 years old and attends Capri Community College), Travis (14 years old and attends Prairie Point as a Freshman in 2022-2023), and Kaylynn (11 years old and attends Prairie Creek as a sixth grader). We have 2 dogs - our 1 year old Great Dane named Bella and our 9 year old Chiweenie named Zeus,
I attended college at Kirkwood Community College and received an AA in Educational Careers, University of Northern Iowa where I received an BA in Elementary Education with a minor in K-8 Mathematics. I also received a Master of Education in Special Education from Morningside University K-12. I was a substitute teacher for 8 years and a Level III Special Education teacher for 6 years.
Free Meals End After
2021-2022 School Year
When the 2021-2022 school year ends, so do free meals for every student. While the federal government funded a program that allowed all students access to free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress recently declined to continue funding this program. This means all families will need to carry a positive balance in their children’s school meal accounts when school begins next fall. We understand this change may cause you to worry. There are important steps you can take today to make sure your student receives the meals they need next year.
Step 1: Complete An Application for Free and Reduced Meals NOW. If your student qualifies for free or reduced meals, they can still receive them next year, but you must take action to make it happen.
- Complete the 2021-2022 application for free and reduced meals before the end of this school year if you have not already filled out an application for the 2021-2022 school year. This will give you a 30-day grace period at the start of the 2022-2023 school year to complete another application for next year.
- Then, fill out the 2022-2023 online application which will be available after July 1, 2022. Even if you complete the 2021-2022 application, you will still need to complete the 2022-2023 application as well.
Step 2: Budget for the Cost of School Lunches (if you do not qualify for free and reduced meals). Families that do not qualify for free or reduced meals can start depositing money into their student’s account to prepare for the cost of school lunches next year. Information on meal prices for the 2022-2023 school year will be available in the near future.
- Pay Off Negative School Lunch Balances. If your student has a negative lunch account balance, we encourage you to pay that as soon as possible and then begin depositing money into your student’s account to prepare for the 2022-2023 school year.
1st Day School Supply orders may now be placed for the 2022-2023 school year. Simply follow the link below and find your child's grade for the upcoming school year to place your order. Your order will be delivered directly to St. Matthew. School supply shopping has never been easier!
2022-2023
PowerSchool Registration
Instructions
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Registration for the 2022-2023 school year can now be completed in PowerSchool by following one of the two processes below.
Option 1
PowerSchool Public Portal
- Follow https://xcs.powerschool.com/public/ and log in to PowerSchool by entering your username and password.
- Click Forms in the left navigation column to complete this year’s registration forms.
Option 2
PowerSchool App
- Download the PowerSchool App on a mobile device and enter this code to connect to our PowerSchool: TSQP
- Touch More in the lower-right corner.
- Touch Forms to complete this year’s registration forms.
Registration will need to be completed for all students separately, and some registration forms can be submitted for all students at once. After accessing PowerSchool from the Public Portal or from the App, accessing the “Forms” options will allow you to complete the registration process.
Forms included in this year’s registration process include:
- Student Demographics
- Student Address
- Student Contacts
- Health Information
- Permissions
- Religious Record
- Tuition Agreement
- Registration Survey
- Acknowledgement of Completion
Important Form Notes:
- Contacts - It is critical to ensure contact information for parental and emergency contacts is accurate. Mailing lists and notifications are pulled from the information in the Student Contacts portion of this form.
We are excited for the 2022-2023 registration season, and we look forward to answering any questions you have during the registration process. Please contact Jana Freeman at jfreeman@stmatthewcr.org as questions arise.
Totus Tuus
Totus Tuus this being held this summer in collaboration with St. Matthew, St. Pius, and All Saints, and will take place at All Saints.
To register, visit https://form.jotform.com/221325420253038 or scan the QR code on the flyer. If you have any questions, please contact Megan Moore at mmoore@stmatthewcr.org or 319-362-9967.
To register, visit https://form.jotform.com/221325420253038 or scan the QR code on the flyer. If you have any questions, please contact Megan Moore at mmoore@stmatthewcr.org or 319-362-9967.
Capital Campaign Information
Please consider a gift today, we are looking for 95% participation!
Student Tuition Organization (STO) News
Round #2 is now open for the STO applications. If you missed round #1, please consider this opportunity to take advantage of these scholarship awards to help supplement tuition. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out at aconlon@stmatthewcr.org or by calling 319-362-3021.
St. Matthew Community News
Centennial Anniversary
To celebrate our Centennial Anniversary, we invite you to stop in the Chapel in the back of the Church to check out our St. Matthew's Timeline. Every two weeks, we will change which decade is on display. This weekend, feel free to take a look at our history from the 1920s.
Regis Middle School News
Xavier High School News
Registration for Golf and Sponsorship are now open for Xavier Booster Club's 25th Annual Tournament
The XBC Golf Outing is dedicated to supporting Xavier's extra-curricular activities in the areas of academics, athletics, and fine arts. Each year nearly $75,000 is allocated to over 42 different Xavier academics, athletics, and fine arts programs.
Register Now
Xavier Booster Club Golf Outing
Monday, June 27th, 2022
at Elmcrest Country Club
Please visit our webpage for additional information and to register for the event and/or consider a sponsorship. https://xaviersaints.org/golf
Sports Camp Opportunity at LaSalle
LaSalle is hosting a sports camp (just four mornings in June) for kids who are entering grades 1st through 4th grade next fall. These camps do not conflict with any Xavier Camps. See more information and the waiver below.
For a complete look at Xavier High School summer camps:
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