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St. Matthew School and Child Care Ministry
Parent Newsletter
March 6, 2020

SPRING FORWARD
On Saturday night/Sunday morning, we “spring forward” one hour. Be sure to change your clocks!

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
We want to thank the Auction Committee, donors, sponsors, cafeteria staff, room mothers, and all of those who attended the auction last weekend for a wonderful night! We are so grateful for your generosity and support! Mark your calendars for next year’s auction on March 6, 2021. The theme is Fiesta!

SCHOOL LETTER GRADES
This week the IDOE released the 2019 school letter grades which are based largely on the ILEARN test. Last year was the first year that students took the ILEARN test rather than the ISTEP+ test. St. Matthew School received a “B.” We are very proud of the growth shown by the students, especially in the area of math. The 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will be taking the ILEARN test this year from April 20-May 15.

END OF THE 3RD GRADING PERIOD
Today marks the end of the 3rd grading period. Report cards will be sent home next Friday

4TH QUARTER DRESS CODE
With the start of the 4th grading period, the dress code changes. The students may again wear navy blue or khaki dress code shorts or Capris pants with their dress code shirts. Shorts must be fingertip length or longer and may not fall below the knee. Skirts, skorts, jumpers, and dresses must be no more than four inches above the knee.

FREE DRESS REMINDER
Girls may wear leggings on free dress day only if worn as tights under a skirt or tunic-style shirt or long sweater that is fingertip length or longer. Several of the girls have been wear leggings with shorter shirts that do not cover their bottoms.   Please make sure that your child’s bottom is covered if she chooses to wear leggings.

GOOD LUCK, CUB WRESTLERS!
The final home wrestling meet is this Tuesday, March 3rd at 6:00 p.m. The city tourney is coming up on Sunday, March 8 at 1:00 p.m. at MVHS. We will have a pep rally for the team on Friday, March 6th at 2:00 p.m.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The last Men’s Club Pancake Breakfast of the year is this Sunday, March 8th from 7:00-10:30 a.m. Come and enjoy a delicious breakfast before or after church!

BUTTER BRAIDS
We are taking orders on delicious butter braids! Orders are due by Friday, March 20th. They will be delivered on April 1st so that you can enjoy them on Easter, First Communion, or Mother’s Day! We encourage payment when the order is placed. Checks should be made payable to St. Matthew School.

CUB BOWLING
The 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade bowlers will have their monthly outing at Posey Lanes on Thursday, March 12th from 3:15-4:30 p.m.

FISH FRY DINNERS…
With the coming of Lent, we also have two delicious Fish Fry Dinners to look forward to—Friday, March 13th and Friday, March 20th! The St. Matthew Men’s Club and PTO are teaming up again this year! We need YOUR help to make both dinners a success! Please sign up to work a shift on one or both days. More information can be found in last week’s Friday Folder.

…AND DESSERTS
In addition to helping with the dinner shifts, we need desserts for each Fish Fry. Please let us know if you can provide a dessert by returning the form in today’s Friday Folder. Thanks so much for your help!

HEALTH INFORMATION
Included in today’s Friday Folder are several flyers regarding illness, flu, and the Coronavirus. Please take time to read through these carefully.

LENTEN SERVICE PROJECT
During the season of Lent, it is important to not only pray and fast, but to do good works for others, especially the less fortunate. The Student Council is sponsoring a “Help the Homeless Shelter” drive during the week of March 16-20. The homeless shelter in Mt. Vernon was recently robbed and stripped of practically everything. They are in need of all household items including bedding (full and twin sizes), pillows, pots and pans, plates, bowls, glasses, silverware, towels, wash clothes, etc. Items can be new or gently used. Monetary donations are also welcome! More information will be coming home next week.

IREAD TEST DATES
The 3rd graders will be taking the IREAD assessment from March 16-20. Please keep our 3rd graders in your prayers as they prepare for this important test.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS -- GIVE BACK DAYS
Mark your calendars for the following give back days this month!
Tuesday, March 12 – Domino’s Pizza
Wednesday, March 18 – Azzip Pizza!
More information will be coming!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS -- SPRING PICTURES
Spring pictures are scheduled for Tuesday, March 31st and Wednesday, April 1st. More information will be coming!

MARCH BIRTHDAYS
We want to wish the following students and staff members a very happy birthday this month!

            March 7 – Omaree
            March 9 – Bella
            March 14 – Ms. Barb (ASC & CCM)
            March 17 – Dillan
            March 30 – Braxtyn

YEARBOOK REMINDER
Have you ordered your copy of the 2019-2020 St. Matthew School Yearbook? It’s not too late! In last week’s Friday Folder, you received a flyer with more information about how to place your order as well as how to include your own personalized pages. Yearbook orders are due no later than March 27th.

LUNCH MENU
Monday, March 9
alisbury Steak with Breadstick OR Chef Salad with Breadstick, Green Beans, Carrots with Ranch, Diced Peaches, and Milk

Tuesday, March 10
Chicken Parmesan OR Chef Salad with Pretzels, Corn Mixed Vegetables, Baked Apples, and Milk

Wednesday, March 11
Waffles & Sausage Patty OR Chef Salad with Pretzels, Tater Tots, Orange Slices, and Milk

Thursday, March 12
SACK LUNCH Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Fresh Veggies with Ranch, Raisins, and Milk

Friday, March 13
Bosco Sticks with Marinara OR Chef Salad with Pretzels, Cooked Carrots, Roasted Broccoli, Mixed Fruit, and Milk

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