St. Matthew Elementary Jaguar Journal
May 3, 2019
St. Matthew Elementary
Jaguar Journal
"Paws"itive Students
Mac Driscoll Trinity Mueller
Vinny D'Amico Kellen HaverbackJeffrey Barton Lauryn Jeffrey
Lindzey Jeffrey Cate Charkowski
Camryn Charkowski Maddie Maxwell
Bridget Deegan Kyra Kauder
Grace Kane Annabell Deegan
Lucas Harken Mick Fick
The whole 4th grade class
Important Upcoming Events
May 6-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 8 - Mass 8:35 AM (1st grade-Driscoll)
May 14 - Spring Concert Matinee at 2 PM
May 14 - Spring Concert at 7 PM
May 15 - Mass 8:35 AM (1st grade-VanBerkum)
May 17 - School Assembly at 10:45 AM
May 17 - Rainbow Olympics Day begins at 11:15 AM
May 22 - Mass 8:35 AM (4th grade)
May 31 - Last Day of School (early dismissal)
This Weeks Thank You's....
- Collette Bates for being the accompanist for the spring concert
- Liz Deegan for her assistance during interviews for 2019-2020
- Darin Ohde for sharing his musical talents with us and the 2nd graders in their performance of a song after mass on Wednesday; it was beautiful
- Jana Freeman and Ann Waltermyer for the amazing bulletin boards that greet our families each and every day
- Jill Maybanks for our awesome "May" birthday board
St. Matthew School Board
We are looking for two individuals who are interested in serving on our 2019-2020 St. Matthew School Board for a 3-year term. Included below is some general information regarding eligibility and requirements of the school board members. The St. Matthew School Board meets the third Thursday of every month (with the exception of June and July). To apply, email kyordi@stmatthewcr.org the following:
We are looking for two individuals who are interested in serving on our 2019-2020 St. Matthew School Board for a 3-year term. Included below is some general information regarding eligibility and requirements of the school board members. The St. Matthew School Board meets the third Thursday of every month (with the exception of June and July). To apply, email kyordi@stmatthewcr.org the following:
- Photo
- Brief description of yourself (preferably in 3rd person)
May Menus are included here.....
SUMMER CLASSES WITH TEACHERS
Reminder that several teachers are doing special summer classes. See the attached sheet for more info and to sign up!
Reminder that several teachers are doing special summer classes. See the attached sheet for more info and to sign up!
Congrats to our First Communicants!
Brooklyn Braid, Mason Fisher, Samuel Gilliland, Gage Haase, Lucas Harken, Addison Marraback, Zachary Meyer, Garrison Miller, Sara Oehler, Neveah Pewee, Sawyer Pompei, Norah Richmond, Luke Riesenberg, Lennox Shovein, Keagan Stastny, Evan Thuente, Kamryn Waddell, and Kaylee Wood.
Brooklyn Braid, Mason Fisher, Samuel Gilliland, Gage Haase, Lucas Harken, Addison Marraback, Zachary Meyer, Garrison Miller, Sara Oehler, Neveah Pewee, Sawyer Pompei, Norah Richmond, Luke Riesenberg, Lennox Shovein, Keagan Stastny, Evan Thuente, Kamryn Waddell, and Kaylee Wood.
Rainbow Day is coming up...
Before we know it Rainbow Day will be here. We are very excited for this fun-filled day. Students will be in their Rainbow Team colored shirts and comfy bottoms (lots of running and fun activities) for the day. Mark your calendar for Friday, May 17th. You are welcome to join us for any of the activities that day, included below is a tentative agenda.
10:45 a.m.--Assembly in the gym
11:15 a.m. to noon--Lunch is served
12 p.m.--Prayer Service
12:30 to 2:30--Rainbow Day Activity Rotations
Before we know it Rainbow Day will be here. We are very excited for this fun-filled day. Students will be in their Rainbow Team colored shirts and comfy bottoms (lots of running and fun activities) for the day. Mark your calendar for Friday, May 17th. You are welcome to join us for any of the activities that day, included below is a tentative agenda.
10:45 a.m.--Assembly in the gym
11:15 a.m. to noon--Lunch is served
12 p.m.--Prayer Service
12:30 to 2:30--Rainbow Day Activity Rotations
Attached is the sign up for guests who are planning on joining us for the Rainbow Day lunch, please send payment and the completed form to school by Monday, May 13th.
AUP - Acceptable Use Policy
It is that time of year when we review our technology acceptable use policy. Included below is the copy that was reviewed at the April School Board Meeting last week; please send any comments or suggestions to aconlon@stmatthewcr.org by Friday, May 10th.
It is that time of year when we review our technology acceptable use policy. Included below is the copy that was reviewed at the April School Board Meeting last week; please send any comments or suggestions to aconlon@stmatthewcr.org by Friday, May 10th.
Harken Family
As many of you know, Jim Harken has been fighting the good fight against cancer. He recently had his second surgery to remove cancerous tissue.
As a supportive St. Matthew community, we would like to help the Harken family during this time of need. Mary has said they will have family in town helping to prepare meals and help with the kids so we would like to shower them with gift cards. We will be collecting gift cards for things such as groceries, restaurants and gas and any other cards you would like to include. Please drop them by the main office and make sure your envelope is clearly marked.
Jim is the father of Lucas in 2nd grade, Michael in 1st grade and Dominick in Kindergarten. His wife Mary is the Director of Development at Xavier High School. Jim and Mary have touched many of our lives and the lives of our children. We wish Jim a speedy recovery.
As many of you know, Jim Harken has been fighting the good fight against cancer. He recently had his second surgery to remove cancerous tissue.
As a supportive St. Matthew community, we would like to help the Harken family during this time of need. Mary has said they will have family in town helping to prepare meals and help with the kids so we would like to shower them with gift cards. We will be collecting gift cards for things such as groceries, restaurants and gas and any other cards you would like to include. Please drop them by the main office and make sure your envelope is clearly marked.
Jim is the father of Lucas in 2nd grade, Michael in 1st grade and Dominick in Kindergarten. His wife Mary is the Director of Development at Xavier High School. Jim and Mary have touched many of our lives and the lives of our children. We wish Jim a speedy recovery.
May Crowning Mass - Sunday, May 5 at 10:30AM mass
We invite everyone to join us on May 5 for 10:30am Mass. All second graders are asked to wear their First Communion attire and meet in the back of church at 10:10. They will process in carrying a crown of flowers to crown Mary, our Blessed Mother.
Let us be sure to honor our Blessed Mother in our hearts and our homes especially during the month of May. The recitation of the family rosary each day, images of our Blessed Mother, having a special shrine in our yard, and having our own family May Crowning are wonderful ways not only to foster devotion and faith, but also to draw us closer to the heart of Our Savior.
We invite everyone to join us on May 5 for 10:30am Mass. All second graders are asked to wear their First Communion attire and meet in the back of church at 10:10. They will process in carrying a crown of flowers to crown Mary, our Blessed Mother.
Let us be sure to honor our Blessed Mother in our hearts and our homes especially during the month of May. The recitation of the family rosary each day, images of our Blessed Mother, having a special shrine in our yard, and having our own family May Crowning are wonderful ways not only to foster devotion and faith, but also to draw us closer to the heart of Our Savior.
Spring Concert - Mark Your Calendar
With the warmer weather finally upon us we are getting ready for the 4th and 5th Grade Spring Music Concert. The concert will be on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00 PM here in the St. Matthew Gym. Students will be expected to arrive at 6:45. Students should plan on wearing dress code or better, remembering that we will be dancing, playing buckets, as well as singing. The 5th grade band will also be performing that evening. The concert should be done by 8:00. We cannot wait to show you what we have been working on this semester in music class. Many of the students have also spent some extra time working on additional music skills for small groups. Being part of a performance is one of the National Standards that we are blessed to be able to support here at St. Matthew.
With the warmer weather finally upon us we are getting ready for the 4th and 5th Grade Spring Music Concert. The concert will be on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00 PM here in the St. Matthew Gym. Students will be expected to arrive at 6:45. Students should plan on wearing dress code or better, remembering that we will be dancing, playing buckets, as well as singing. The 5th grade band will also be performing that evening. The concert should be done by 8:00. We cannot wait to show you what we have been working on this semester in music class. Many of the students have also spent some extra time working on additional music skills for small groups. Being part of a performance is one of the National Standards that we are blessed to be able to support here at St. Matthew.
2019-20 Family Formation Registration is now OPEN!
Families are encouraged to sign up for next year's Family Formation offered through St. Matthew Parish. This is for families with students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Sessions will begin in September. Visit http://www.stmatthewcr.org/parish/2019/04/01/grades-1-5-faith-formation/ to learn more and sign up.
Families are encouraged to sign up for next year's Family Formation offered through St. Matthew Parish. This is for families with students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Sessions will begin in September. Visit http://www.stmatthewcr.org/parish/2019/04/01/grades-1-5-faith-formation/ to learn more and sign up.
Message from the Library
The last week to check out books from the library will be the week of May 6-10th. Beginning the week of May 13-17th we will be sending home slips with the books that are still checked out. Please help us get the library ready for our next school year.
The Children's Choice Pizza Party will take place on Wednesday, May 15th. If your child earned this party you will be sent a reminder.
~Mrs. Bates and Mrs. Williams
The last week to check out books from the library will be the week of May 6-10th. Beginning the week of May 13-17th we will be sending home slips with the books that are still checked out. Please help us get the library ready for our next school year.
The Children's Choice Pizza Party will take place on Wednesday, May 15th. If your child earned this party you will be sent a reminder.
~Mrs. Bates and Mrs. Williams
St. Matthew Day at the Kernels
Please join us for St. Matthew Day at the Cedar Rapids Kernels! This fun and exciting event will take place on Sunday, May 5th at 2:05 PM. Gates open at 1:00 PM, and the Kernels will take on the Dayton Dragons. Because there is a chance of rain we just wanted to make you aware of the plan for the day. Here is information from the Kernels:
A decision wouldn't be made until closer to game time--so, around 2:05PM. You can keep status on the game by visiting our website at www.kernels.com or by calling the ticket office at (319) 896-7560. The ticket office won't have any answers for you though until at least after 12:30 PM. If the game is rained out before 4 ½ innings are complete, it’s an official rain out--your tickets(and party pack food coupons, if applicable)will be good for another game of your choice during the 2019 Kernels regular season. You must hang onto your ticket stubs and unused food vouchers and exchange them at the Kernels ticket office for a new game of your choice.
Tickets are still available and are just $10.00, a savings of $2.00 off the regular box office price, AND $2.00 of each ticket goes back to support St. Matt’s. Tickets can now be purchased using the special URL below: (This special link will be active until Saturday, May 4th at Midnight.) If you do not want to buy your tickets online, you may also purchase them by calling the Kernels ticket office at (319) 896-7560. Please select the special ST. MATTHEW area in section 117 when ordering online and over the phone.)
https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/Buy.asp?EventID=276674&promocode=stmatt
Please join us for St. Matthew Day at the Cedar Rapids Kernels! This fun and exciting event will take place on Sunday, May 5th at 2:05 PM. Gates open at 1:00 PM, and the Kernels will take on the Dayton Dragons. Because there is a chance of rain we just wanted to make you aware of the plan for the day. Here is information from the Kernels:
A decision wouldn't be made until closer to game time--so, around 2:05PM. You can keep status on the game by visiting our website at www.kernels.com or by calling the ticket office at (319) 896-7560. The ticket office won't have any answers for you though until at least after 12:30 PM. If the game is rained out before 4 ½ innings are complete, it’s an official rain out--your tickets(and party pack food coupons, if applicable)will be good for another game of your choice during the 2019 Kernels regular season. You must hang onto your ticket stubs and unused food vouchers and exchange them at the Kernels ticket office for a new game of your choice.
Tickets are still available and are just $10.00, a savings of $2.00 off the regular box office price, AND $2.00 of each ticket goes back to support St. Matt’s. Tickets can now be purchased using the special URL below: (This special link will be active until Saturday, May 4th at Midnight.) If you do not want to buy your tickets online, you may also purchase them by calling the Kernels ticket office at (319) 896-7560. Please select the special ST. MATTHEW area in section 117 when ordering online and over the phone.)
https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/Buy.asp?EventID=276674&promocode=stmatt
Iowa Skipper Jump Rope Camp 2019
The Iowa Skipper Jump Rope Team is conducting a three-day camp for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. It will be held June 12-14th at Taft Middle School. Over 100 different single tricks will be taught, as well as fun jumping long ropes and double dutch, and more. The cost is $45 and includes a jump rope. You can find more information at www.iowaskippers.org and on the flyer below.
The Iowa Skipper Jump Rope Team is conducting a three-day camp for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. It will be held June 12-14th at Taft Middle School. Over 100 different single tricks will be taught, as well as fun jumping long ropes and double dutch, and more. The cost is $45 and includes a jump rope. You can find more information at www.iowaskippers.org and on the flyer below.
Summer Solutions
Believe it or not, it is that time again, time to start thinking about summer! Included below is a flyer for the Summer Solutions materials available for you. This includes both literacy and math, along with a few other options depending on grade level. Please highly consider this opportunity as it is a great way to keep students engaged and help reduce the summer slump and it compliments the workbooks we use throughout the school year!
Believe it or not, it is that time again, time to start thinking about summer! Included below is a flyer for the Summer Solutions materials available for you. This includes both literacy and math, along with a few other options depending on grade level. Please highly consider this opportunity as it is a great way to keep students engaged and help reduce the summer slump and it compliments the workbooks we use throughout the school year!
Xavier High School will be hosting a variety of summer camps for elementary and middle school students. Campers will have an opportunity to learn key skills from the coaches and moderators of Xavier's successful activities programs while having fun! Registration is now open. Campers will receive a t-shirt with their registration.
Head to http://www.xaviersaints.org/camps/ to register today and to see more information. All registration is online - no phone orders.
Contact Pam Barta in the XHS Activities Office with any questions at pam.barta@xaviersaints.org or 319-294-6635 ext. 302. Camps offered include:
Own a Piece of Regis History!
With the upcoming replacement of the historic wooden bleachers in the Regis Middle School gymnasium, and in an effort to preserve a part of that history, Regis has enlisted the help of Kory Helgens of Spring Run Designs in Marion, to create some beautiful memorabilia pieces from the wood. He has crafted a cross, spoon, cheese board and canoe paddle. If you attended the Royal T Night fundraiser, you got a sneak preview of them; if not, they are available in the Regis Main Office if you’d like to see them. We are taking pre-orders through May 3rd for anyone interested. You may access the Google Form found HERE to see pictures, get pricing information and let us know what you'd like to purchase. Please contact Dianne at dclarke@regisroyals.org or 363-1968 if you have questions. Thank you!
With the upcoming replacement of the historic wooden bleachers in the Regis Middle School gymnasium, and in an effort to preserve a part of that history, Regis has enlisted the help of Kory Helgens of Spring Run Designs in Marion, to create some beautiful memorabilia pieces from the wood. He has crafted a cross, spoon, cheese board and canoe paddle. If you attended the Royal T Night fundraiser, you got a sneak preview of them; if not, they are available in the Regis Main Office if you’d like to see them. We are taking pre-orders through May 3rd for anyone interested. You may access the Google Form found HERE to see pictures, get pricing information and let us know what you'd like to purchase. Please contact Dianne at dclarke@regisroyals.org or 363-1968 if you have questions. Thank you!
Message from the Principal
Thursday, May 2nd - Assistant Principal Briella Kittrell
Briella got to spend her day having breakfast and lunch in the Principal's Office, she did classroom walk-throughs, assisted in our fire drill and helped with various tasks. In Briella's words, Thursday was a fun day. She enjoyed the activities and eating with her friends in the Principal's office for lunch.
Thank you for being such a great Assistant Principal Briella!
Essentials Team Highlight
Students in kindergarten through third grade have finished their unit on Peter and the Wolf. Students listened to two book versions of the story and then listened to the Leonard Bernstein version of the full piece and story. While they were listening they were to be thinking about what they noticed in the music and how did what they were hearing make them feel. 4th and 5th grade students are continuing to put their finishing touches on their concert music. All students are beginning to learn background information for their musical that they will watch. K-1 students are learning about different versions of Cinderella before watching the Roger's and Hammerstein musical. 2nd and 3rd grade students are learning about Meredith Wilson, the Wells Fargo Wagon, and traveling salesmen before watching The Music Man. 4th and 5th grade students are learning about the 1899 Newsboys strike and working conditions for children before watching the musical Newsies. Hopefully you will be hearing some familiar tunes around the house soon. Have a wonderful weekend.
~Mrs. Williams
~Mrs. Williams
Next Week's Birthdays
May 3rd--Hailey Becker
May 3rd--Samantha Becker
May 8th--Adele Pfeiffer
May 9th--Charlotte Link
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