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St. Matthew School and Child Care Ministry
Parent Newsletter
April 18, 2019

HAPPY EASTER!
We want to wish each of our families a blessed and joy-filled Easter weekend! We will not have school tomorrow, but school WILL be in session on Monday. This is a snow make-up day. We will NOT have bus service. Monday will be a free dress day for all the students, teachers, and staff.

MIDTERMS
We are already halfway though the 4th grading period. Midterms are being sent home today. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher. Remember you can monitor your child’s weekly progress through Sycamore.

PREREGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR 2019-2020
In today’s Friday Folder, you will find preregistration information and scholarship information for next school year. We would like to have preregistration forms returned by May 6th. Parish scholarship applications are due by May 3rd. The Choice Scholarship (voucher) and SGO Scholarship guidelines are also in the folder. These applications will be available online in May. If you have any questions, please contact Miss Wannemuehler at (812) 838-3621 or vwannemuehler@evdio.org.

PTO OFFICERS
We want to congratulate our new PTO officers: President Stephaine, Vice President Jessica, Secretary Brooke, and Treasurer Courtney. Thank you for your willingness to serve in these special roles. We also want to thank Joni and Kara for serving as PTO officers for the last few years. We greatly appreciate all your hard work for St. Matthew School!

ILEARN DATES
The 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will be taking the ILEARN test from April 22 through May 15th. This is the standardized test that replaced the ISTEP+. Please make sure your children get plenty of sleep and eat a healthy breakfast. Encourage them to read carefully, take their time, and do their best.

ST. MATTHEW WALKATHON
St. Matthew School will hold our 1st annual Walkathon on Friday, May 3rd. We are so excited about this FUN fundraising opportunity! Thanks to all of you who have invited friends, relatives, and coworkers to sponsor your children. It’s going to be a great day! Pray for good weather!

4th & 5th GRADE LOCK-IN
Ms. Michele will hold an important meeting regarding the lock-in with the 4th & 5th graders and their parents on Wednesday, May 1st at 6:00 p.m. in her classroom. The meeting should only last about 40 minutes. More information can be found in today’s Friday Folder.

GOLF SCRAMBLE
In today’s Friday Folder, you will find information about the upcoming 10th Annual St. Matthew Golf Scramble which will be held on Sunday, May 5th.

SPRING PROGRAM
The K-5 Spring Program, “Danny and the Shacks,” will be held on Thursday, May 9th at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. You will find a copy of the costume list in today’s Friday Folder.

MAY DEVOTIONS
On Wednesday, May 1st, we will celebrate May Devotions during the 8:15 a.m. Mass. At this Mass, we will honor our Heavenly Mother Mary by placing flowers at the altar. This is a dress up day for the students. They can bring dress code clothing to change into after Mass. We also invite each of the students to bring a flower. After Mass, the 5th graders will have their class picture and individual pictures taken.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
The K-5 students have been invited to participate in the local service for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2nd. We will gather at the Court House for the prayer service at noon, and the choir will perform. You are welcome to join us!

SUMMER TUTORING
Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Kinkade are offering tutoring sessions during the summer. You will find a letter in last week’s Friday folder with more information. If you are interested in having your child tutored, please complete and return the form by Wednesday, April 17th.

CAFETERIA MANAGER POSITION
We are accepting applications and interviewing candidates to be our Cafeteria Manager. This is a part-time position. If you or someone you know might be interested in this position, please have her contact Miss Wannemuehler. Experience in a school cafeteria is helpful but not required.

SECRETARY POSITION
We are accepting application and interviewing candidates to be our School Secretary. This is a full-time position. If you know someone who might be interested in this position, please have her contact Miss Wannemuehler.

OTHER UPCOMING DATES
Sunday, May 5th—First Communion Day
Tuesday, May 14th —Reading Fair
Thursday, May 16th—Deadline to meet AR goals
Friday, May 17th—Field Day
Saturday, May 18—5th Grade Recognition Mass and Reception
Monday, May 20th—CCM Field Day, 5th Grade Retreat at MVJH, and PreK Graduation
Tuesday, May 21—BIG AR Reward
Wednesday, May 22—Last Day, Mass & Moving Up, Awards, and 4th Quarter AR Reward

LUNCH MENU
Monday, April 22
Hot Ham and Cheese or Chef Salad with Whole Wheat Pretzels, Cooked Carrots, Potato Wedges, Pineapple Tidbits, and Milk

Tuesday, April 23
Chicken Nuggets or Chef Salad with Whole Grain Breadstick, Seasoned Corn, Peas and Carrots, Baked Apples, and Milk

Wednesday, April 24
Mini Waffles with Sausage Patty or Chef Salad with Whole Wheat Pretzels, Tater Tots, Orange Slices, and Milk

Thursday, April 25
BBQ Meatballs or Chef Salad with Whole Grain Breadstick, Green Beans, Edamame, Diced Peaches, and Milk

Friday, April 26
Spirit Shirt Day!
Cheese Pizza or Chef Salad with Whole Wheat Pretzels, Baby Carrots with Ranch, Banana, and Milk

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