St. Matthew Elementary Jaguar Journal
October 18, 2019
St. Matthew Elementary
Jaguar Journal
This week's to-do list:
- Make a SCRIP purchase by Monday at 10AM - doing so gives you an entry into our October contest! We have only 2 more weeks!
- Make sure to send warm outdoor gear to school...we go out for recess every day if the temperature (real feel or windchill) is more than 10 degrees!
- See you tonight for the St. Matthew tailgate at Future Saints Night! 5-7PM at Xavier High School
"Paws"itive Students
Jubilation Choir Kinley HermanNicholas Larson Nate Coates
Lily Moses Lila Thuente
Mrs. Parr Sloane Rosteck
Braden Funke Mackenzie Richard
Michael Harken Corin Guthrie
Alex Lamp Sam Evans
Nathan Bryant . Oliver Pino
Aaron Thiel . Nolan Foss
Keelan McEnany Gavin Linn
Amelia Walsh Charlee Eichhorn
Important Upcoming Events
Fri, Oct 18 - St. Matts Tailgate at Xavier High School for Future Saints Night 5-7PM
Mon, Oct 21 - Parent Association Meeting 5:30PM
Wed, Oct 23 - 8:35AM Mass - 4th Grade
Thur, Oct 24 - Early Dismissal at 12:05PM
Thur, Oct 24 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 1-7PM
Tues, Oct 29 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 330-7PM
Wed, Oct 30 - 8:35AM Mass - 3rd Grade
Thur, Oct 31 - 230 Halloween Parade in the gym - all are welcome to join us!
Thur, Oct 31 - 3rd/4th grade to Manor Care
Fri, Nov 1 - No School
Fri, Nov 1 - All Saints Day
Monster Hands and Witches' Brooms
The fourth graders will be selling Monster Hands and Witches’ Brooms as a fundraiser for a service learning project. The proceeds will benefit the Community Health Free Clinic.
Monster Hands will sell for $0.50 and the Witches’ Brooms for $0.75. Each will be filled with popcorn and candy corn. We will be selling to the classrooms on Friday, Oct. 25; Monday, Oct. 28; and Wednesday, Oct. 30. Bring your quarters and we will be happy to exchange them for Monster Hands and Witches’ Brooms. Thank you for supporting the fourth grade fundraiser.
The fourth graders will be selling Monster Hands and Witches’ Brooms as a fundraiser for a service learning project. The proceeds will benefit the Community Health Free Clinic.
Monster Hands will sell for $0.50 and the Witches’ Brooms for $0.75. Each will be filled with popcorn and candy corn. We will be selling to the classrooms on Friday, Oct. 25; Monday, Oct. 28; and Wednesday, Oct. 30. Bring your quarters and we will be happy to exchange them for Monster Hands and Witches’ Brooms. Thank you for supporting the fourth grade fundraiser.
Red Ribbon Week October 28-October 31
Each day the students are allowed (but not required) to dress in something special to match the theme for the day, dress code is always acceptable.
Each day the students are allowed (but not required) to dress in something special to match the theme for the day, dress code is always acceptable.
- Monday, Oct. 28 - I Rock Drug Free- students can wear 50's attire or rock t-shirts and jeans.
- Tuesday, Oct. 29 - Be All You Can Be- students can dress as their future profession or in camouflage.
- Wednesday, Oct. 30 - From Head to Toe I am "Red"y to Be Drug Free- Students should wear a red shirt with dress code pants. They may also wear a hat and crazy socks.
- Thursday, Oct. 31 - I "Mustache" You to Say Boo to Drugs- Students can wear Halloween shirts or orange/black tops with comfy pants.
Future Saints Night - St. Matthew Tailgate Night
St. Matthew has the tradition of holding a tailgate night at the Xavier football game. We are the only Xavier Catholic School that has this awesome tradition that allows for fun and fellowship among the Jaguar families and students. It is an amazing event for you to come out and meet the new and returning faces of St. Matthew.
St. Matthew has the tradition of holding a tailgate night at the Xavier football game. We are the only Xavier Catholic School that has this awesome tradition that allows for fun and fellowship among the Jaguar families and students. It is an amazing event for you to come out and meet the new and returning faces of St. Matthew.
- Date: Friday, October 18th
- Time: 5-7PM
- Where: Xavier High School (at the end of the parking lot near the soccer fields and the football ticket entrance) - look for tents!
- What: Food and drink (hot dogs and hamburgers with family supplied sides) and fellowship, some tailgate games and space to run! Parents please remember to keep an eye on your kids!
Thank you to Nick and Genie Maybanks for the donation of virtual reality goggles for our school.
This concept was introduced at the Board of Education meeting last night and as you can tell, we had a ton of fun visiting St. Peter's Cathedral, while also taking a ride on a roller coaster and on a journey into the edge of space.
We will be working with GrantWood AEA to obtain the remaining components and begin utilizing these in the classroom. I anticipate the student reaction to utilizing this awesome technology.
The cast (3rd, 4th and 5th graders) for the Night Shift Before Christmas has been announced and posted on the main office windows. Students will be able to check this out prior to going home. Later this week an announcement will be posted on Seesaw for those who are not able to see the list posted here.
The next Parent Association Meeting is Monday, October 21st at 5:30 in Kearn Hall. Please join us!
Thank you to all who participated in our recent Box Tops contest. We earned $305.40 for what we collected. We also have another $54.40 in scanned Box Tops receipts! Keep saving the tops and keep scanning receipts!
Nov
12
Parent Association Zio Johno Fundraiser
The annual Parent Association Zio Johno fundraiser will be on Tuesday, November 12th from 5-7PM at the location in Marion. More info to come.
Are you going?
Yes
No
Maybe
going.
not going.
might be going.
2019 Fall Conference Sign-Up will go out on Monday morning
Fall conference sign-up went to families on Monday with reminder emails sent on Thursday. As a reminder, our fall conference dates are:
Fall conference sign-up went to families on Monday with reminder emails sent on Thursday. As a reminder, our fall conference dates are:
- Thursday, October 24th from 1-7PM **Note this is an early dismissal day!
- Tuesday, October 29th from 345-7PM
STO Contributions: 65% Tax Credit Too Good to be True? Not at all. If you file an Iowa Income Tax Return, your contributions to the Our Faith School Tuition Organization (STO) receive a 65% tax credit. That means for every $1000 you donate, you receive an Iowa income tax credit of $650, which reduces your Iowa tax liability by $650. In addition, your gift may qualify for federal deductibility. And that gift you made? It helps make a Catholic school education affordable for every child, regardless of their families’ financial situation. It really is that simple. Visit www.OurFaithSto.org or call the Archdiocese of Dubuque at 800-876-3546 ext. 219 or 307 to learn more.
Coalition for Life of Iowa 2019 Billboard Contest
This is completely optional, but wanted to pass on the opportunity for you students response to "Life is ______" on a local billboard. Please see the form below for the requirements and submission details. There is an envelope in the main office to submit your students work.
This is completely optional, but wanted to pass on the opportunity for you students response to "Life is ______" on a local billboard. Please see the form below for the requirements and submission details. There is an envelope in the main office to submit your students work.
St. Matthew Parish News
Regis Middle School News
Position Opening at Regis Middle School: Director of MaintenanceRegis Middle School is in search of a full-time Director of Maintenance. Benefits are available with this position. A pre-employment physical and exam are required prior to job offer. Qualifications include, but are not limited to: high school diploma (associates or bachelor’s recommended); effective leadership, communication and problem-solving skills; knowledge of electrical, plumbing, basic carpentry, and HVAC (including steam boiler); basic computer skills. Experience in maintenance preferred. Those interested should forward a resume and letter of interest to Dianne at dclarke@regisroyals.org or Regis Middle School, 735 Prairie Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, 52402. Applications must be submitted by Oct. 31st.
Message from the Principal
Just a friendly reminder:
As a Catholic School, it is our mission to support each and every child at our school. We believe our students are children of God and created in his unique likeness. Therefore we meet Jesus each day when our students walk through the school door. Focusing on the good that is happening while addressing each student’s areas of growth, we can make a difference in the lives of our children and their classmates. If you have questions or concerns, please know that I am here to listen and partner with each of you in the faith and academic education of your child.
--Mrs. Conlon
As a Catholic School, it is our mission to support each and every child at our school. We believe our students are children of God and created in his unique likeness. Therefore we meet Jesus each day when our students walk through the school door. Focusing on the good that is happening while addressing each student’s areas of growth, we can make a difference in the lives of our children and their classmates. If you have questions or concerns, please know that I am here to listen and partner with each of you in the faith and academic education of your child.
--Mrs. Conlon
Essentials Team Highlight
In music, we have had a great start on our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Christmas musical. The kids are really enjoying our show! Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades will be starting to look at our Christmas music. If anyone has connections that would allow us to use a sound system for our concerts, please let Mrs. Bunge know at ebunge@stmatthewcr.org
In PE it's skating time! Don't forget if you want to help with putting on skates, the sign up is still available. Please remember that skates are higher than most shoes, so we encourage you to be mindful about sock choices. With that, if tights are being worn, please bring an extra pair of socks so the skates stay on securely.
We had 5th grade Art Club this week, and we made our October Halloween trees.
--from your Essentials teachers
In PE it's skating time! Don't forget if you want to help with putting on skates, the sign up is still available. Please remember that skates are higher than most shoes, so we encourage you to be mindful about sock choices. With that, if tights are being worn, please bring an extra pair of socks so the skates stay on securely.
We had 5th grade Art Club this week, and we made our October Halloween trees.
--from your Essentials teachers
Next Week's Birthdays
October 21 - Colin Kidd
October 21 - Kinnik Neumann
October 22 - Gavin Ireland
October 24 - Braden Funke
October 24 - Chase Rust
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Facebook - @StMatthewCedarRapids
