St. Matthew Elementary Jaguar Journal
September 28, 2018
St. Matthew Elementary
Jaguar Journal
This week's to-do list:
- Vote for St. Matthew in the "Imagine the Amazing" contest
- Join us at the St. Matthew Tailgate at the Xavier game tonight!
- Send in plastic water bottles for Mrs. Miller-Smith
- Wear Rainbow shirts with dress code pants on Tuesday next week
This Week's To-Do List:
* Vote for St. Matt's in the UnityPoint "Imaging the Amazing" contest (see below)
* Send in box tops and Hy-Vee receipts
* Vote for St. Matt's in the UnityPoint "Imaging the Amazing" contest (see below)
* Send in box tops and Hy-Vee receipts
Pawsitive Students
Liam Raftery Luke Riesenberg
Anna Nguyen Jacob Osterhaus
Mick Finn James Corio-Garcia
Sophia Bates Emma RichmondFiona Hepker Bridget Deegan
Briella Kittrell Andrew Renner
Nolan Foss Tristan Rosteck
Emma Feller Annabell Deegan
Gage Haase Lauryn Jefferies
Teresa Tyler Madeline Halverson
Important Upcoming Events
September 28 - St. Matt’s Tailgate (Future Saints)
September 29 - St. Matt’s Mingle @ 5PM - Kearn Hall
October 2 - Rainbow team flag making - students wear rainbow shirts with dress code pants
October 3 - 8:35 AM mass (Ohde's class-2nd)
October 4 - Homecoming Pep Rally @ 7 PM at Xavier
October 5 - Pep Rally @ St. Matthew (10:10-10:50)
October 7 - Especially for You Race
October 8 - No School (Teacher In-Service)
October 9 - No School (Teacher In-Service)
October 10 - 8:35 AM mass (Chute's class-5th)
October 15 - Pants begin, no more shorts allowed
October 15 - Parent Association Meeting @ 5:30 PM
October 17 - 8:35 AM mass (Van Berkum's class-1st)
October 23 - 12:10 Early Dismissal
October 23 - Conferences 1:00-7:30
October 24 - 8:35 AM mass (Smith's class - 4th)
October 25 - Conferences 3:30-7:30
October 26 - No School
October 31 - Halloween Parade @ 2:30 (gym)
A little Friday inspiration! More importantly a few minutes for you sit in prayer and reflection as you take a look to who you are, where you are headed and what is important in your journey. Enjoy!
October menus are included here........
St. Matthew School Future Saints Night Tailgate
Our St. Matthew Tailgate at Xavier High School is tonight! We are so looking forward to it! The tailgate will take place in 3-4 reserved spots in the Xavier High School Parking lot, near the ticket booth (next to the soccer field).
Our St. Matthew Tailgate at Xavier High School is tonight! We are so looking forward to it! The tailgate will take place in 3-4 reserved spots in the Xavier High School Parking lot, near the ticket booth (next to the soccer field).
- We can set up on the grass by the soccer field fence (tables, tents, etc. are OK). We can not have grills/open flames.
- Burgers, Hot Dogs, plates, napkins and condiments will be provided. We are asking those attending to bring something to share. Please see the sign up.
- This is an event for the whole family...parents please plan to stay with your children and supervise them.
Woodchips!
Just a reminder that we will be cleaning up the St. Matthew playground and spreading fresh woodchips tomorrow (Saturday, September 29th) starting at 8 a.m. Please join us. Bring rakes, shovels and wheelbarrows if you have them. The more helpers we have the faster it will go.
Just a reminder that we will be cleaning up the St. Matthew playground and spreading fresh woodchips tomorrow (Saturday, September 29th) starting at 8 a.m. Please join us. Bring rakes, shovels and wheelbarrows if you have them. The more helpers we have the faster it will go.
Parent Association Meeting Minutes
Here are the minutes from the first Parent Association Meeting of the year. As a reminder, all parents are invited to join in these meetings. The next meeting will be held on Monday, October 15 at 5:30 PM.
Here are the minutes from the first Parent Association Meeting of the year. As a reminder, all parents are invited to join in these meetings. The next meeting will be held on Monday, October 15 at 5:30 PM.
Rosary Coast to Coast
On Sunday, October 7th Americans across the country are invited to
take part in praying the Rosary Coast to Coast. This will take place at 3:00 PM. St. Patrick Church will be actively participating in this and invites anyone to join in. Meet in the St. Patrick parking lot at 2:45 PM where they will hold a Blessing of the Rosary and then line up on 1st Avenue to pray the Rosary.
On Sunday, October 7th Americans across the country are invited to
take part in praying the Rosary Coast to Coast. This will take place at 3:00 PM. St. Patrick Church will be actively participating in this and invites anyone to join in. Meet in the St. Patrick parking lot at 2:45 PM where they will hold a Blessing of the Rosary and then line up on 1st Avenue to pray the Rosary.
Xavier High School News and Information
Xavier Girls' Basketball Boosketball Camp
Girls in Grades K-4 are invited to join the XHS Girls' Basketball team for some Halloween hoops, skills, fun & treats while playing basketball on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 from 9:30-11 a.m. at Xavier High School. Cost for this camp is $30 and includes a t-shirt. Registration deadline is 10/20/18. Sign up at https://www.xaviersaints.org/camps.
"Saint Paint" Reminder!
Show your Xavier Catholic School spirit with "Saint Paint" from the Xavier Dance Team! The Xavier Dance team will come to your house one weekend during September/October to paint your driveway with the Xavier halo cross logo. The paint is durable and will last up to one year. All logos will be centered at the end of your driveway and painted navy/silver. The logo size is approximately 2.5 feet wide by 3 feet tall.
There’s no better way to show your school spirit than with some Saint Paint from the Xavier Dance Team! Deadline to order is 10/15/18.
For an order form, head to https://www.xaviersaints.org/get-your-saint-paint-from-the-xavier-dance-team/.
Xavier Girls' Basketball Boosketball Camp
Girls in Grades K-4 are invited to join the XHS Girls' Basketball team for some Halloween hoops, skills, fun & treats while playing basketball on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 from 9:30-11 a.m. at Xavier High School. Cost for this camp is $30 and includes a t-shirt. Registration deadline is 10/20/18. Sign up at https://www.xaviersaints.org/camps.
"Saint Paint" Reminder!
Show your Xavier Catholic School spirit with "Saint Paint" from the Xavier Dance Team! The Xavier Dance team will come to your house one weekend during September/October to paint your driveway with the Xavier halo cross logo. The paint is durable and will last up to one year. All logos will be centered at the end of your driveway and painted navy/silver. The logo size is approximately 2.5 feet wide by 3 feet tall.
There’s no better way to show your school spirit than with some Saint Paint from the Xavier Dance Team! Deadline to order is 10/15/18.
For an order form, head to https://www.xaviersaints.org/get-your-saint-paint-from-the-xavier-dance-team/.
Parent Handbook Highlight
New this school year we are having Spirit Wear Fridays every week. This means students may wear a St. Matthew or Xavier top with any type of casual bottom (sweatpants, jeans, khakis, etc.) We hope the students enjoy getting to show off their school spirit and we hope parents appreciate the consistency of having it happen every Friday!
Essentials Team Highlight
The Essentials Team would like to share what RESPECT looks like in our classrooms. In PE students should use equipment as directed and with care, students should be aware of how their actions impact others, and students--whether they win or lose--should maintain a positive attitude. In MUSIC students should handle the shared equipment with care so all students benefit from using it and they should not vocalize distaste for an activity (remember they are only a few minutes long). In ART students let their creativity flow on their canvas and students are to know the expectations before they begin their project. In all essentials, we want your students to be safe, respectful, and have fun! Next Week's Birthdays
October 2--Abby Driscoll
October 4--Michael Harken
October 5--Nadia Mealhow
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