All Things Catholic Schools Week

January 17, 2020

St. Matthew Elementary
Jaguar Journal

This week's to-do list:

Save the date for the Sock Hop on January 24th..book fair starts then, too!
Pick up a sock contribution for admission to the Sock Hop
Print off the Catholic Schools Week lunchroom visitor sign up and send it in!
Print the Catholic Schools Week agenda and put it on the fridge

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

Sock Hop 2020 - Friday, January 24th

All St. Matthew Early Childhood Center, Preschool and Elementary School families are invited to join us for the Catholic Schools Week kick-off Sock Hop!

Pizza, treats and soda will be served during the event. We’ll also have a DJ playing fun tunes in the gym for dancing and face painting going on. We’ll have our hula hoop contest as well! Of course the ever-popular St. Matthew School Book Fair will open that night! Get ready to sock hop and shop!

Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult at the Sock Hop. (Children attending CARE after school will not be allowed to go to the sock hop until they are picked by their parent or other designated adult.) We’d also like adults to help us discourage children from running in the gym or throughout the building. Thank you!

Admission will be a donation of 1 pair of socks per child and adult. There will be no charge for the Sock Hop. The socks will be donated to the homeless shelter.

**You must still RSVP so we make sure to order enough food and drinks!

RSVP Here

Pack the Balcony - Sunday, January 26th at 10:30AM

To kick-off Catholic Schools Week, any and all students interested in singing at the 10:30 AM mass on Sunday, January 26th are welcome to lead the congregation in song. Students do not have to be in Jubilation in order to participate, this is open to all students.

Catholic Schools Week - Monday through Friday January 27th - 31st

Please see a visual schedule here, but know that I have also included a printable copy of the weeks schedule. This will provide you all the need to know information for Catholic Schools Week dress up days, book fair hours and daily activities.

St. Matthew Catholic Schools Week 2020

Catholic Schools Week Breakfast and Lunch Reservation Form

Parents, guardians, grandparents, and special friends are invited to join us for lunch on Monday, Wednesday, Friday or breakfast on Tuesday or Thursday during Catholic Schools Week 2020. Please see the form below for more information.

If you'd like to have hot lunch or breakfast with your student you must submit the reservation form (below) by Tuesday, January 21st. Reservations will NOT be accepted after this date as the Lunch Program needs an accurate count for ordering for our guests.

The cost for lunch is $4 per guest and must be sent in with your reservation form. If you would like to join your student(s) and bring your own lunch, please remember we do not allow fast food (Subway, McDonalds, etc) in the cafeteria. We look forward to serving you during Catholic Schools Week!

NOTE: Lunch is an option for Monday-Wednesday-Friday and breakfast on Tuesday-Thursday!

CSW Hot Lunch Reservation Form 2020

It's almost Book Fair time!

Did you know? Reading just 20 minutes a day exposes your child to about 1.8 million words per year. Reading helps students develop a stronger vocabulary, and in addition, students who read for pleasure average higher grades in English, mathematics, science, and history! Mark your calendar to join us for a celebration of reading!

Book Fair Hours:

Jan 24 – 5 to 7 PM (during the Sock Hop!)

Jan 27 – Jan 29 7:30-8:15 AM and 11:30-1:00 PM

Jan 30 – 7:30-8:15 AM and 11:30-5:00 PM

Jan 31 – 7:30-1:00 PM

Visit scholastic.com/fair for more information. We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair!

All Things Catholic Schools Week

St. Matthew Elementary Jaguar Journal

St. Matthew Elementary
Jaguar Journal