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St. Matthew School and Child Care Ministry
Parent Newsletter
May 21, 2021

END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
When we started this school year, we didn’t know what to expect: COVID, quarantines, masks, social distancing, hand sanitizer, temperature checks, etc. We have all worked so hard this year, and we have worked together to keep everyone healthy, safe, and in school. We are so proud of our students for their positive attitudes and hard work. They have learned and grown so much! We are also very proud of our teachers and staff for going above and beyond in so many ways. And we are very proud of you, our parents and families, for supporting your children and us. Please keep us in your prayers and know that you will be in ours as well. We hope you have a wonderful, relaxing, fun-filled summer, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school in August!

SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
With the expansion of the Choice Scholarship program and SGO scholarships, we are behind in processing and awarding the Parish Scholarships. Miss Wannemuehler will look through each families’ scholarship application, and then contact you to let you know which scholarships you are eligible to apply for. We will wait to submit the SGO and Choice Scholarships until July. That is when the new Choice guidelines take effect. PLEASE LOOK AT THE NEW INFORMATION CAREFULLY. If your adjusted gross income on your 2020 income taxes falls below the level on the chart for your household size, PLEASE contact Miss Wannemuehler.

REGISTRATION FOR 2021-2022
If you have a friend, relative, coworker, or neighbor who is interested in finding out more about St. Matthew School and the scholarships that are available, please contact Miss Wannemuehler. You can leave a voice message on the phone or contact her by email.

THANK YOU!!
We want to thank all of you who donated snacks, drinks, and other items for our K-5 Field Day. We couldn’t have done it without your help! The kids had a fantastic time, and the weather was perfect!

We also want to thank the 4th grade room families for organizing the reception for our 5th graders after Mass on Saturday night.

LAST THREE DAYS
We have several special activities planned for the final three days of school this week.

On Monday, May 24th, the students who met their 4th quarter AR goals will have a free dress day. They will also get to play at the Imagination Station and enjoy a Kona Ice treat.

On Tuesday, May 25th, the students who met their AR goals all year will enjoy a very special day! Tuesday will be Camouflage Day. The students will participate in an all-day Scavenger Hunt with a special surprise at the end. We will have McDonald’s for lunch.

On Wednesday, May 26th, our annual Awards Program will take begin at 9:00 a.m. in the gym. We will stream the program on Fr. Ryan’s YouTube channel so that parents can join us from work or home.

SPRING PLAY
Hank Denning has finished editing the Spring play! The 5th graders were able to preview the play with Ms. Michele on Friday afternoon. The students did a wonderful job! Their creativity and personalities shine! To watch the play, go to https://youtu.be/VSHuFTBo1UI

AFTER SCHOOL CARE BALANCES
Mrs. Deig will email your final After School Care balance to you this week. Please send in payment as soon as possible so that we can close out our books for the year. You can mail your payment or drop it by the parish office Monday through Thursday from 8:00-3:00. Money that is left in your account will be rolled over for next school year.

LUNCH BALANCES
Mrs. Dalrymple will send home lunch balance letters on Monday. Please pay your lunch balance as soon as possible so that we can close out the year. Again, you can mail your payment or drop it by the parish office Monday through Thursday from 8:00-3:00. Money that is left is your lunch account will be rolled over for next school year.

SUMMER BIRTHDAYS!
We want to wish the following students and teachers a very happy summer birthday!

June 1—Lily
June 1—Scarlett
June 10—Jaclyn
June 20—Henry
June 25—Avery

July 3—Kane
July 9—Ms. Gondi
July 12—Emily
July 12—Janie
July 15—Celia
July 18—Easton
July 19—Ella
July 24—Isaac

LUNCH MENU
Monday, May 24 -- *Sack Lunch*
Strawberry Banana Yogurt, Graham Crackers, Carrots with Ranch, Raisins, and Milk

Tuesday, May 25 -- Happy Meals

Wednesday, May 26 -- *Last Day Grill Out*
Hamburger, Chips, Fruit Cup, Dragon Juice, and Milk