St. Matthew School and Child Care Ministry
Parent Newsletter
April 9, 2021

WEAR BLUE FOR #MIGHTYMASON
St. Matthew is wearing blue on Monday, April 12th to show our support for #MightyMason.  As you know, Mason is fighting neuroblastoma IV.  We want to show our love and support for Mason and his family.  The students may wear any blue shirt with blue jeans or blue dress code bottoms.  Please keep Mason and his family in your prayers.

PREREGISTRATION FOR 2021-2022
It’s time to start planning for next year!  In this week’s Friday Folder, you will find preregistration information for the 2021-2022 school year.  Please complete and return the 2nd page by Wednesday, May 5th.
 
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR 2021-2022
Also included in this week’s Friday Folder is scholarship information for the 2021-2022 school year.  You will find a chart with the household size and adjusted gross income limits for the SGO scholarships and the Choice Scholarship vouchers.  These two scholarships will be completed online beginning in May. 
 
The Parish Scholarship application packet is also included in the Friday Folder.  These scholarships have no household size or income limits, and everyone is encouraged to apply.  The Parish Scholarship application packets are due on Wednesday, May 5th.  Please contact Miss Wannemuehler if you have any questions about the scholarships.
 
SPRING PHOTOS
Daniel Knight and Studio B will be taking the students’ Spring Photos on April 13th and 14th.  Students in grades K-2 will have their pictures taken on Tuesday, April 13th.  Students in grades 3-5 will have their pictures taken on Wednesday, April 14th.  The students may wear free dress clothes on their picture day.
 
BUTTER BRAIDS
St. Matthew School is taking orders on Butter Braids.   All orders and payment are due back to school by Friday, April 16th.  Butter Braids will be delivered to school and available for pick-up on Thursday, April 29th from 2:30-5:30 p.m.  Check should be made payable to St. Matthew School.
 
PTO OFFICER ELECTION
It is time to elect PTO officers!  If you are interested in running for President or Treasurer, please send your nomination to Stephaine.  Nominations are due by Friday, April 16th.  New officers will be elected at the PTO meeting on April 21st.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR THIRD GRADERS!
We want to congratulate our 3rd graders!  All of our 3rd graders passed the IREAD test that they took during March.  We are so proud of them!  Congratulations to our teachers too!  You are the best!
 
ILEARN TEST DATES
The 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will be taking the ILEARN test beginning April 19th.  The teachers will share their individual testing schedules.  Please avoid scheduling appointments on test days, make sure that your children get to bed early, and that they eat a good breakfast.  Encourage your children to take their time, read carefully, and do their best just as they would for any other test. 
 
CAFETERIA MANAGER
Mrs. Dalrymple has done an excellent job serving as our cafeteria manager this year; however, she has decided not to return in this role next year.  We are currently looking for someone to serve as our cafeteria manager for the 2021-2022 school year.  We would like to hire someone this year so that she/he can be trained this spring.  If you or someone you know is interested in finding out more about this position, please contact the school office at 812-838-3621 or email Miss Wannemuehler at vwannemuehler@evdio.org.
 
CUSTODIAN POSITION
We are looking for another person to join our custodial team and work one to three days each week.  If you or someone you know is interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact the school office at 812-838-3621 or email Miss Wannemuehler at vwannemuehler@evdio.org.
 
LUNCH MENU
Monday, April 12
Chicken Parmesan with Breadstick or Chef Salad with Breadstick, Corn, Salad, Pears, and Milk
 
Tuesday, April 13
Mini Corndogs or Chef Salad with Breadstick,
Peas & Carrots, Steamed Broccoli, Applesauce, and Milk
 
Wednesday, April 14
Hot Dog on Bun or Chef Salad with Breadstick,
Green Beans, Baked Beans, Pineapple Tidbits, and Milk
 
Thursday, April 15
Chicken Nuggets or Chef Salad with Breadstick,
Carrots with Ranch, Diced Pears, and Milk
 
Friday, April 16
Cheese Pizza or Chef Salad with Breadstick,
Mixed Veggies, Salad, Mixed Fruit, and Milk

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