St. Matthew School and Child Care Ministry
Parent Newsletter
December 6, 2019

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The next Men’s Club Pancake Breakfast is this Sunday, December 8th from 7:00-10:30 a.m.  We hope you will be able to join us for a delicious breakfast!  The men will be making the sausage at Andy Winiger’s barn on Saturday morning.  You are welcome to stop by and help!
 
SET UP THE STAGE
We will set up the stage, risers, and backdrop for the Christmas program after the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday.  We need lots of muscles to help get all the pieces in place.  Please be here at 11:00 a.m. to help!
 
SANTA’S SECRET SHOP
The big week is here!  The students will be shopping for gifts for their family members from December 9-13. Each gift costs only $1. We are still in need of volunteers to serve as Santa’s elves and help the students select their gifts, pay for their gifts, and wrap their gifts. Please let us know when you can help! If you have any questions, contact Brooke or the school office.
 
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
The K-5 Christmas program will be on Thursday, December 12th at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The costume list for the students can be found in a letter that Mrs. Koors sent home a few weeks ago.
Note: The preschool Christmas program will be on Tuesday, December 10th at 6:00 p.m.  You are welcome to join us!
 
COOKIES FOR AFTER THE PROGRAM
We will have a reception for the K-5 students and their families after the Christmas program on Thursday night.  If your child’s last name begins with the letters A-L, please bring two dozen cookies, brownies, or rice krispy treats to share.  You can drop off your baked goods anytime on Thursday or bring them with you that evening.
 
RECONCILIATION SERVICE
The 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will participate in a Reconciliation Service with Fr. Dusty on Thursday morning after Mass.

ADVENT FESTIVAL OF LIGHT AND SONG
We invite all of our school families to a special Advent devotion celebrating the lights and songs of this holiday season on Friday, December 13th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the gym.  RSVP by calling the parish office at (812) 838-2535.
 
AR REWARD
The K-5 students will be going to see the movie FROZEN 2 on Tuesday, December 17th.  We want to thank our FABULOUS PTO for paying for the movie tickets, drinks, and popcorn.  We ask each family to pay $5 to cover the cost of the buses.  A permission slip for this special field trip can be found in today’s Friday Folder.
 
SPELLING BEE
The annual Spelling Bee will be on Wednesday, December 18th at 9:00 a.m. in the gym.  Come cheer for our spellers!
 
CHRISTMAS CAROLING
One of the many special traditions at St. Matthew School is going Christmas caroling to nearby businesses before Christmas break.  The K-5 students will be caroling on Thursday, December 19th from 9:30-10:30 a.m.  A permission slip can be found in today’s Friday Folder.  You are welcome to join us!
 
CHRISTMAS EVE CHILDREN’S MASS
The K-5 students at St. Matthew School are invited to participate in the Christmas Eve Mass at 4:00 p.m.  A flyer will more information can be found in today’s Friday Folder.  We will have two rehearsals: Thursday, December 19th from 3:00-4:00 p.m. and Monday, December 23rd from 8:30-9:30 a.m.  Please return the permission slip by Monday so that we can begin planning this special celebration.
 
SEAPERCH 2020
Attention parents and 4th and 5th grade students!  Would you like to build an underwater robot and showcase your driving skills?  You’re in luck! Starting in January, we are going to start a Robotics Club and compete in SeaPerch. The plan is to meet from 3-4pm on Tuesday afternoon from January 13 – April 14, then compete at MVHS pool on April 18.  We need adult volunteers AND student builders and drivers.  Adults can be any responsible teen or parent--you do NOT have to be a 4th or 5th grade parent. If you interested, contact Cesar.  See the flyer in today’s Friday Folder and find more amazing program information at www.seaperch.org/about.
 
SUPPORT ST. MATTHEW SCHOOL---AMAZON SMILE
Just in time for Christmas shopping! Two very easy ways to support St. Matthew School are to use Scrip cards (or eScrip cards) and to use our Amazon Smiles link when shopping on Amazon: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/35-0985953 Our page is listed as St. Matthew Parish.  Support St. Matthew when you shop on Amazon all year long!
 
SCRIP CARDS
Remember to purchase Scrip cards before you do your Christmas shopping.  Scrip cards also make excellent gifts!  You can order online or use the order form in today’s Friday Folder. 
 
75 ACTS OF KINDNESS! The Diocese of Evansville celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Each school has been challenged to do 75 “of something” to mark this special anniversary. At St. Matthew, we are celebrating by doing 75 Acts of Kindness. Each class will be completing a kindness activity between now and Christmas break. We also ask each student to complete an act of kindness with his/her family between November 22nd and December 19th. Last week we sent home a paper for your child to fill out after he/she completes the activity.  We ask that they also include a photo/draw a picture. We will share these when we come back to school after Christmas break. If you have any questions, please contact the office or your child’s teacher.
 
LUNCH MENU
Monday, December 9
Mini Corn Dogs OR Chef Salad with WG Breadstick, Peas & Carrots, Roasted Broccoli, Mixed Berries Cup, and Milk
 
Tuesday, December 10
Hamburger or Cheeseburger on WG Bun OR Chef Salad with WW Pretzels, Baked Beans, Fresh Baby Carrots, Applesauce, and Milk
 
Wednesday, December 11
Chicken Quesadilla OR Chef Salad with WG Breadstick, Salad, Corn, Strawberry Cup, and Milk
 
Thursday, December 12
Breaded Pork Chop OR Chef Salad with WW Pretzels, Cooked Carrots, Green Beans, Baked Apples, and Milk
 
Friday, December 13
Bosco Sticks with Marinara OR Chef Salad with WW Pretzels, Potato Wedges, California Blend, Diced Pears, and Milk

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