St. Matthew Elementary Jaguar Journal
October 9, 2020
St. Matthew Elementary
Jaguar Journal
This week's to-do list:
- Get your SCRIP orders in for next week; DUE BY 10AM on Monday
- Picture retake day has been scheduled for Thursday, October 15th
- Just a reminder that if your child is eating breakfast, it is best for them to be at school by 8AM. Prayer begins at 8:05AM.
- Complete your transportation reimbursement form; this applies to all St. Matthew, Regis and Xavier students this year!
PAWSITIVE STUDENTS
Each week we like to recognize students who go above and beyond to show positive interactions while at St. Matthew School. Here are this week's PAWSITIVE students...keep up the great work!
--Mason Fisher
--Sawyer Pompei
--Henry Lammers
--Duke Gogel
--Kamryn Waddell
--Wehtam Steel
--Bridget Deegan
--Charlie Eichhorn
--Charlotte Leuck
--Madyson Livingston
--Madeline Halverson
--Lauryn Jeffrey
--Kellen Conlon
--Lucas Harken
--Luke Riesenberg
--Abby Driscoll
--Lindzey Jeffrey
--Maddix Wery
--Colin Kidd
--Brooklynn Braid
--Zara Murray
--Liam Kidd
COVID-19 Information and Updates
Picture Retake Day!
Picture retakes will take place on Thursday, October 15th. Please email Jana (jfreeman@stmatthewcr.org) to request a picture order form; this will be sent home with your student.
Parent Association Meeting on Monday!
Our next Parents Association meeting will be Monday, October 12, 6pm via Zoom.
The agenda and the treasurer report are attached to the email. The Zoom information is below.
Thank you!
Laura Gavin
#Jaguarstrong#GrowingtogetherinChrist
Zoom:
Meeting ID: 771 4328 6250
Passcode: jaguar
Transportation Reimbursement Time!
Transportation Reimbursement Reminder:
First semester non-public transportation reimbursement forms for the area school districts are due on November 24th. Click the district in which you live to find the form you need to submit. Remember Cedar Rapids school district forms need to be turned in to the school office. This applies to all families this year as we are able to offer busing. So please fill this out.
The SCRIP Program
Start Earning Money Towards Tuition Using the SCRIP RaiseRight App
Quick Steps to Use the App:
1. Join the program
1. Join the program
- First, download the RaiseRight mobile app from the app store using your smartphone or tablet.
- Then, enter the enrollment code to join: 3B11E91D63825
2. Buy gift cards and earn for your organization
- Browse bonuses, search for a specific brand, shop categories, and more.
- When you’re ready to check out, sign up for secure online payments. You can link a bank account, add a
credit card, or both. - The brand gives back to your organization the moment you buy a gift card—at no extra cost to you.
3. Get and use your gift cards
- eGift cards are delivered to the app within minutes—view them in your Wallet.
- Physical gift cards are mailed to your coordinator. Many are reloadable so you can keep earning with the
ones you have. - Use both types in-store and online.
STO Information
As an Iowa taxpayer, you can help families with demonstrated financial need attend any Catholic School in the Archdiocese of Dubuque through a qualifying contribution to the Our Faith School Tuition Organization (STO). Each qualifying contribution will receive an Iowa tax credit equal to 65 percent of the donation. The gift may also qualify as a charitable deduction on your federal tax return. Visit www.ourfaithsto.org or call the Archdiocese of Dubuque at 800-876-3546 ext. 219 to learn more.
Hy-Vee Receipt Collection
Congrats to Mrs. Smith's and Ms. Worley's classes who earned popsicle parties for bringing in the most Hy-Vee receipts in our competition! Don't forget to send those in all school year!
Upcoming Birthdays
October 9--Myles Kidd
October 10--Lucas Harken
October 12--Mason Fisher
Make sure to follow us on social media:
Twitter - @StMattsJags
Facebook - @StMatthewCedarRapids
App - Android or Google Play Store
