St. Matthew Elementary Jaguar Journal
November 22, 2019
St. Matthew Elementary
Jaguar Journal
This week's to-do list:
- Order your SCRIP by 3PM TODAY to get the gift cards on Tuesday!
- Make your November SCRIP purchases for your student to get an extra dress down day in December!
- Plan to shop the Barnes & Noble Bookfair fundraiser on December 2nd!
- Reminder we do NOT have school on Wed-Fri next week!
- Transportation forms are due soon, please return them NEXT WEEK!
"Paws"itive Students
Kyra Kauder Brayden McCombAbby Driscoll Addison Marraback
Brooklyn Braid Mason Fisher
Kinley Herman Jackson Owens
Zoey Takes Nate Coates
Oliver Wood Charlee Eichorn
Mason Chadima Ronan Villers
Annabell Deegan Dominique A-Anthony
Henry Lammers Sara Oehler
Neveah Pewee Sawyer Pompei
Norah Richmond Luke Riesenberg
Evan Thuente Kaylee Wood
Ivy Maybanks Constance Cherry
Amelia Walsh Nolan Foss
Jack Thuente Ruth Williams
Lane Burhite Mrs. Sitters' Class
Maddie Maxwell Lucas Harken
Cate Charkowski Oliver Pino
Elsie Paricka
Important Upcoming Events
Wed, Nov 27 - No Mass
Wed, Nov 27-Fri, Nov 29 - No School - Thanksgiving
Mon, Dec 2 - St. Matts Bookfair at Barnes & Noble
Tues, Dec 3 - Feast of St. Francis Xavier - Xavier students on hand to deliver small gifts
Wed, Dec 4 - 835AM Mass - Staff planned
Wed, Dec 4 - 845AM Preschool Christmas Concert
Thur, Dec 5 - Christmas Concert (JK-2: 6:00-6:30 and 3-5: 7:00-8:00PM)
Wed, Dec 11 - 8:35AM Mass - 5th Grade (Wareham)
Wed, Dec 18 - 8:35AM Mass - 4th Grade (Smith)
Fri, Dec 20 - Early Dismissal at 12:05PM
Mon, Dec 23 - Jan 1 - No School - Christmas Break
Thur, Jan 2 - School Resumes
Looking for an opportunity to work in the St. Matthew kitchen?
We have an immediate opening for a kitchen staff member or co-director. The hours for this position are approximately 715AM-115PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities for a food services staff member include the preparation and serving of meals for breakfast, lunch and snack for school age and early childhood center students. Individuals interested in the co-director position would also be responsible for the planning of meals and the ordering of ingredients. Interested individuals, please submit letter of interest and resume to Amy Conlon at aconlon@stmatthewcr.org.
We have an immediate opening for a kitchen staff member or co-director. The hours for this position are approximately 715AM-115PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities for a food services staff member include the preparation and serving of meals for breakfast, lunch and snack for school age and early childhood center students. Individuals interested in the co-director position would also be responsible for the planning of meals and the ordering of ingredients. Interested individuals, please submit letter of interest and resume to Amy Conlon at aconlon@stmatthewcr.org.
Barnes and Noble Fundraiser - Monday, December 2nd
We will be holding our annual Barnes and Noble fundraiser on Monday, December 2nd at the location on Collins Road. You can shop all day in store and a portion of your sale will be donated back to our school. Please mention "St. Matthew School" when you check out. You can also shop online from December 2nd through the 7th and enter code "12576237" at check out to benefit our school.
On the 2nd, we have a couple of fun activities planned...
6:30PM - Story time by Mrs. Bates
6:45PM - Christmas carols by our very own 3rd through 5th graders
We will be holding our annual Barnes and Noble fundraiser on Monday, December 2nd at the location on Collins Road. You can shop all day in store and a portion of your sale will be donated back to our school. Please mention "St. Matthew School" when you check out. You can also shop online from December 2nd through the 7th and enter code "12576237" at check out to benefit our school.
On the 2nd, we have a couple of fun activities planned...
6:30PM - Story time by Mrs. Bates
6:45PM - Christmas carols by our very own 3rd through 5th graders
St. Matthew Reverse Advent Activity
Please see the attached documents regarding the St. Matthew advent activity that we will be participating in as a school this year. You will find a document that outlines the calendar and how we are being called to serve others, in our case how we are able to help the Metro Catholic Outreach center. Additionally, a prayer for each day of Advent is also included; we will be using these at school but also encourage you to use them at home as well. A copy of each of these documents went home in students take home folders today.
Please see the attached documents regarding the St. Matthew advent activity that we will be participating in as a school this year. You will find a document that outlines the calendar and how we are being called to serve others, in our case how we are able to help the Metro Catholic Outreach center. Additionally, a prayer for each day of Advent is also included; we will be using these at school but also encourage you to use them at home as well. A copy of each of these documents went home in students take home folders today.
Kiwanis Holiday Book Drive
We are colling new and gently used books to redistribute through Toys for Tots. Books will be collected starting Monday through December 6th, when the Marion Metro Kiwanis will pick up the books. Please consider donating to this as another great way to give to others during the holiday season. You might even purchase a book at our Barnes & Noble fundraiser. There will be a table outside the main office for book donations.
We are colling new and gently used books to redistribute through Toys for Tots. Books will be collected starting Monday through December 6th, when the Marion Metro Kiwanis will pick up the books. Please consider donating to this as another great way to give to others during the holiday season. You might even purchase a book at our Barnes & Noble fundraiser. There will be a table outside the main office for book donations.
Nolan Larson and Colin Kidd celebrated their birthdays on Sunday; for their birthdays they asked that their friends bring toys to donate to school for the toy drive. Thank you boys for giving back and thanks to their friends for donating to a great cause! This will be fun at recess!
Parent Association raised $375.00 from the Zio Johno's Fundraiser! Thank you to all who participated in this dine out event! And thank you to Zio Johno's for supporting our school!
The 2019 Knights of Columbus “Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest” is a great way to prepare children for the upcoming celebration of the birth of Christ. It will be instrumental in allowing the participating children to reflect on the significance of our Savior’s birth, as they participate in the season of Advent.
- 1st place winners in each age group; 5-7, 8-10, 11-14 will receive a $25 Target gift card.
- 2nd and 3rd place winners in each age group; 5-7, 8-10, 11-14 will receive a Knights of Columbus Council 909 Lenten Fish Fry meal voucher.
What’s this STO all about?
Your donation to Our Faith School Tuition Organization (STO) gives the gift of a Catholic School education to Iowa families who otherwise would struggle to make this dream a reality. With this gift, families have the ability to choose the educational setting that best meets the needs of their children regardless of their income. If you file an Iowa income tax return, your contributions to the STO qualify for a 65% tax credit and may qualify for a federal charitable deduction. Visit www.OurFaithSto.org or call the Archdiocese of Dubuque at 800-876-3546 ext. 219 or 307 to learn more.
Your donation to Our Faith School Tuition Organization (STO) gives the gift of a Catholic School education to Iowa families who otherwise would struggle to make this dream a reality. With this gift, families have the ability to choose the educational setting that best meets the needs of their children regardless of their income. If you file an Iowa income tax return, your contributions to the STO qualify for a 65% tax credit and may qualify for a federal charitable deduction. Visit www.OurFaithSto.org or call the Archdiocese of Dubuque at 800-876-3546 ext. 219 or 307 to learn more.
Regis Middle School News
Congratulations to the Regis 8th grade Mock Trial team who won the Mock Trial State Championship yesterday in Des Moines!Food Service Help: The Regis Middle School Food Service department is looking for a person to work Monday through Friday, 10:30 am-12:30 pm; free lunch included. Please contact Nann Canfield at ncanfield@regisroyals.org or 363-1968.
Regis is also seeking to fill our Head of Maintenance position. Benefits are available with this position. Qualifications include, but are not limited to: high school diploma; effective leadership and problem-solving skills; knowledge of electrical, plumbing, basic carpentry, and HVAC (including steam boiler); basic computer skills. Please forward a resume and letter of interest to Dianne at dclarke@regisroyals.org or to Regis Middle School, 735 Prairie Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids, 52402.
Xavier High School News
Xavier Earns Sportsmanship AwardCongratulations to the fall coaches, players, and ALL of Xavier Nation! Xavier was awarded the Mississippi Valley Conference (Mississippi Division) Cliff Brees Sportsmanship Award for the fall athletics season. This award goes to one high school in each MVC division which exemplifies the best sportsmanship on the field/court and in the stands for the season. Well done, Saints!
Early Bird Ticket Deadline Coming Soon for Dancing with the Saints: Get Your Tickets By Dec. 1!
Tickets are NOW ON SALE for the Dancing with the Saints: Season 5! Don't miss out on your chance to experience this amazing event! Early bird discount ends on December 1st! For tickets and more information visit: https://www.xaviersaints.org/dwts
Angel of Hope Prayer Service: Dec. 6, 2019
The Angel of Hope Statue at Xavier is a beautiful symbol of hope for all grieving the loss of a child. This Advent season we are called to pray for everyone seeking hope and light through their days. Please join us on December 6th at 7 p.m. as we pray for hope, light, and grace this Advent season for all those in need. The prayer service will last approximately 30 minutes. This is an outdoor event so dress warm.
Message from the Principal
The events happening around us on a daily basis require that we take a number of precautions to ensure the safety of the St. Matthew community. As communicated last Friday, we held our lockdown (or otherwise known as "hide" drill) on Tuesday. To execute this drill most effectively and to help prepare students, I reminded students of our activity and what we would be doing. After a short reminder, students then practiced their hiding position. While it saddens me that these are the types of things we have to talk about and practice in school, I can tell you that the students did an excellent job following directions. I shared this with them multiple times on Tuesday as well. Thanks for your partnership in these conversations.
--Mrs. Conlon
--Mrs. Conlon
Essentials Team Highlight
PE - In PE, we are finishing up our fitness unit. The students have done a great job working hard. As always keep on moving and getting your sweat on!
Music - We are doing great work on our Christmas concert music, and can't wait to perform for you! The JK, K, 1, 2 grades will perform on Thursday, December 5, from 6:00-6:30PM, and the 3, 4, 5 grades will perform the musical "The Night Shift Before Christmas" on Thursday, December 5, from 7:00-8:00PM. See you then!
Art - Many of the classes are starting paper mache projects. We are still collecting 3" or 4" glass jars and newspapers for upcoming projects.
--from your Essentials teachers
Music - We are doing great work on our Christmas concert music, and can't wait to perform for you! The JK, K, 1, 2 grades will perform on Thursday, December 5, from 6:00-6:30PM, and the 3, 4, 5 grades will perform the musical "The Night Shift Before Christmas" on Thursday, December 5, from 7:00-8:00PM. See you then!
Art - Many of the classes are starting paper mache projects. We are still collecting 3" or 4" glass jars and newspapers for upcoming projects.
--from your Essentials teachers
Next Week's Birthdays
November 23--Sophia Bates
November 24--Lauryn Jeffrey
November 24--Mrs. Bates
November 25--Sloane Rosteck
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