I finally have access to cell coverage, internet, and power (thanks to my in-laws allowing us to spend some time at their home this afternoon) to type at least a small message to check in with all of you who have been on my mind and in my thoughts and prayers of the last couple of days.  As I type this email, I hope this finds you all safe.  If there is anything that St. Matthew can do to help, please do not hesitate to reach out.  

What I can tell you is that the school and majority of Cedar Rapids are still without power and internet.  I know that power is slowly being restored to Marion, Robins and Hiawatha but the word at my house is that it could be 13 days (or more) yet before we get power back.  I will continue to pray that things move quickly and that you all get power back soon.

We plan to have a St. Matthew clean up day on Saturday, beginning at 8AM.  We will be using this time to clean up the entire St. Matthew campus, including the ECC and school.  If you are able to come help, we would love many hands.  Please feel free to share this with others as well.

As for school and our start date 8 days from now, we are working on those conversations. At this point we cannot make any plans until power is restored to our schools and all of your homes.  Please know that we will continue to update you as more information is available and get you the latest information.

Many prayers to you all, I hope this email finds you safe.

~Mrs. Conlon