PRINCIPAL’S PONDERING One of the most important lessons we can teach our children is that words matter. A kind invitation can help someone feel included, a sincere apology can begin to repair a friendship, and a word of encouragement can give someone the confidence to try again. At St. Paul’s, our Catholic faith calls us to recognize the dignity of every person and to let that belief guide how we speak and act, even when we are frustrated or disagree. This week, I encourage you to talk with your children about how they use their words at school, at home, and online. Ask them how they might include someone who feels left out or handle a disagreement respectfully. These everyday moments give our children opportunities to practice kindness, take responsibility, and grow in their faith. Thank you for partnering with us as we help our students learn to treat others with the care and respect Jesus asks of us. Mr. Connors WHAT’S NEW No buses next Wednesday On Wednesday, November 11 there will be NO buses due to Davenport Schools not having classes for Veteran’s Day. Please make arrangements to get your child(ren) to and from school. The tardy bell rings at 7:55 AM and the first dismissal bell rings at 2:52. Aftercare and Small Beginnings will be open until 5:30. *************** Ladies Night Bingo LAST CHANCE: Spots are filling fast for Ladies Night Bingo! Time is running out to lock in your seats for the annual Ladies Night Bingo Event! Join us on Thursday, November 12th in Denning Hall. Doors open at 5:00 PM, and games start at 6:00 PM sharp. Tickets are $25—Grab yours before they sell out! Here is what you’ll miss if you wait: • 14 Rounds of Action: Plus a thrilling bonus round featuring a $250 Grand Prize! • Tons of Great Prizes: Exciting prizes lined up for winners throughout the entire night. How to secure your spot right now: • Group Reservations: We are accepting table reservations for groups of 10. Please designate a "Table Head"—the entire reservation will be listed under that individual’s name. • Solo or Small Groups: Signing up solo or with a smaller crew? Don't worry! We will match you up to fill a table. Just select the individual ticket option. Don't wait until it's too late—register today! Registration is online through the link below. Select “Menu” on the bottom right, then “Get Tickets”. Paper forms can be found in the Parish Office. Link to register https://onecau.se/_ptdhh1 **************** SPS Night at Harris Pizza There’s no pizza like Harris pizza! On Tuesday, November 10, order from any Harris Pizza and mention St. Paul’s school and we will receive 15% of your order! See flyer for details. Harris Pizza.png ***************** 3rd Grade Service Project During this holiday season, our third graders will be coming together to complete a special service project called Operation Christmas Child through the Samaritan’s Purse program! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to experience the joy of giving, show kindness to others, and make a difference in the lives of children around the world. As a grade, we will be working together on this project while learning about the importance of helping others and sharing God's love during the Christmas season. On Friday, November 20th both 3A and 3B will come together to pack 30 shoeboxes with personal care items, "wow" items, activities and games, and Christmas cards to kids in need around the globe. We will also spend time praying over these boxes for the children and families receiving them. Of course projects like this take a village and we need YOUR help. If you would like to bring in items please sign up at the sign up genius here . Attached to the email are items that the programs suggest for each category along with ideas for both boys and girls. Make sure you also read what is NOT allowed in the boxes. The items should be on the smaller/medium side to fit in the shoeboxes. Need ideas? Here is an Amazon wishlist with approved items! Please bring in items by Thursday, November 19th. ************* Art Newsletter Please click on the link below for Mrs. Brooke’s Quarterly Art Newsletter. Art news Q1.26 GDOC ***************** STILL CURRENT Investing in Our Faith Every Family. Every Gift. One St. Paul the Apostle. We are asking every St. Paul the Apostle school family to be part of our Investing in Our Faith Capital Campaign . There is no required gift amount—some families can give more, others less. What matters is that we come together as one St. Paul the Apostle community. Every pledge brings us closer to our goal and to breaking ground on June 1, 2027 . Please prayerfully consider making your family’s pledge today. Together, we can build St. Paul’s future for our children and the generations who will follow. Pledge Form ****************** ESA News Families who were not approved for a full-year ESA application may now submit a half-year application, which if completed correctly, will give you up to $4074 towards your 2nd semester tuition. Please click on the link below to apply. All applications must be submitted prior to November 15. 1/2 Year ESA Application Info ***************** Senior Thanksgiving Dinner Each year St. Paul the Apostle School hosts a Thanksgiving lunch for the seniors of our parish and community. · November 20 at 11:00 AM in Denning Hall · If you know of a grandparent, parishioner or neighbor who would like to attend, please RSVP to Jeanne Sodawasser in the Parish Office, 563-322-7994, or Leigh Thompson/Kelly Boche in the school office 563-322-2923. · Volunteer - We are also looking for volunteers to help the students serve the meal, set up and clean up. A link to the SignUp Genius is below. Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please email Julie Delaney at davstpauldev@gmail.com. Thanksgiving Dinner Volunteer ******************* SPS Dinner Nights We have two more opportunities coming up to support St. Pauls: November 10 - Harris Pizza November 16 - Dave & Busters See link below for more information. SPS Dinner Nights Fall 2026.png ***************** Volunteer Opportunities We are always looking for parent volunteers to help with recess. Recess is from 11:30 - 12:30 each day and all volunteers must complete Safe Environment Training and a Background check (required by the Diocese). If you are interested in volunteering, and already have completed/and are current on CMG training, click on the link below to sign up. If you need CMG training, please email jescie.pullinger@spscatholic.org. 26-27 Recess Volunteer Signup ****************** WEEK AT A GLANCE

PRINCIPAL’S PONDERING Halloween Safety As Halloween approaches, excitement is in the air! Before our Panthers head out for a fun night of trick-or-treating this Saturday, here are a few simple reminders to help keep everyone safe while enjoying the evening: Stay Visible : Wear light-colored costumes or add reflective tape and carry flashlights or glow sticks. Walk Safely : Stick to sidewalks and cross streets at corners using crosswalks. Remind children to look both ways and make eye contact with drivers before crossing. Know Your Route : Younger children should always be with an adult, and older students should travel in groups on a planned route. Check Costumes : Make sure masks don’t block vision and costumes fit properly to avoid tripping. Candy Check : Remind children not to eat any treats until an adult has looked them over. Drivers, Be Alert : Slow down in neighborhoods and watch carefully for excited trick-or-treaters who may dart into the street. At St. Paul's safety is always a top priority whether in our classrooms, on our playgrounds, or out in the community. Let’s make sure this Halloween is filled with fun, laughter, and safe memories for everyone! Have a spooktacular weekend, Panthers! WHAT’S NEW Every Family. Every Gift. One St. Paul the Apostle. We are asking every St. Paul the Apostle school family to be part of our Investing in Our Faith Capital Campaign . There is no required gift amount—some families can give more, others less. What matters is that we come together as one St. Paul the Apostle community. Every pledge brings us closer to our goal and to breaking ground on June 1, 2027 . Please prayerfully consider making your family’s pledge today. Together, we can build St. Paul’s future for our children and the generations who will follow. Pledge Form ****************** STILL CURRENT ESA News Families who were not approved for a full-year ESA application may now submit a half-year application, which if completed correctly, will give you up to $4074 towards your 2nd semester tuition. Please click on the link below to apply. All applications must be submitted prior to November 15. 1/2 Year ESA Application Info ***************** Senior Thanksgiving Dinner Each year St. Paul the Apostle School hosts a Thanksgiving lunch for the seniors of our parish and community. · November 20 at 11:00 AM in Denning Hall · If you know of a grandparent, parishioner or neighbor who would like to attend, please RSVP to Jeanne Sodawasser in the Parish Office, 563-322-7994, or Leigh Thompson/Kelly Boche in the school office 563-322-2923. · Volunteer - We are also looking for volunteers to help the students serve the meal, set up and clean up. A link to the SignUp Genius is below. Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please email Julie Delaney at davstpauldev@gmail.com. Thanksgiving Dinner Volunteer ******************* Ladies Night Bingo - Registration is Open! It is time for the annual Ladies Night Bingo Event! Thursday, November 12th in Denning Hall. Doors open at 5:00 pm and games start at 6:00 PM. 14 Rounds of Action: Plus a thrilling bonus round featuring a $250 Grand Prize! Tons of Great Prizes: Exciting rewards lined up for winners throughout the entire night. Tickets are $20 in advance, price increases to $25 after November 1st. We are accepting table reservations for groups of 10. Please designate a "Table Head." The entire reservation will be listed under that individual’s name. Signing up solo or with a smaller group? We will match you up to fill a table! Just select the individual ticket option. Registration is online through the QR code below. Select “Menu” on the bottom right, then “Get Tickets”. Paper forms can be found in the Parish Office. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VE7wR0JlTefepDUm5NKQJbqw6SQtr0G0fGiUYSjXF9w/edit?usp=sharing Link to register (if QR code not working) https://onecau.se/_ptdhh1 ******************** SPS Dinner Nights We have two more opportunities coming up to support St. Pauls: November 10 - Harris Pizza November 16 - Dave & Busters See link below for more information. SPS Dinner Nights Fall 2026.png ****************** LADIES NIGHT BINGO DONATIONS NEEDED! SPS Home & School Association is gearing up for our annual Ladies Night Bingo fundraiser on November 12th! To help make this event a success, we are in need of prize donations (gift cards, baskets, products, or services) for round winners and raffles. Why donate? Support Our Students: Proceeds fund vital school expenses outside the regular budget. Promote Your Business: We will gladly advertise you or your business at the event through coupons, brochures, or marketing materials! If you are able to contribute, please contact the Home & School Board at saintpaulhomeandschool@gmail.com We will happily arrange to pick up your donation! Thank you for your generous support! ****************************** Volunteer Opportunities We are always looking for parent volunteers to help with recess. Recess is from 11:30 - 12:30 each day and all volunteers must complete Safe Environment Training and a Background check (required by the Diocese). If you are interested in volunteering, and already have completed/and are current on CMG training, click on the link below to sign up. If you need CMG training, please email jescie.pullinger@spscatholic.org. 26-27 Recess Volunteer Signup ****************** WEEK AT A GLANCE

PRINCIPAL’S PONDERING For 100 years, St. Paul the Apostle has helped students grow in faith, knowledge, and service. Our “Investing in Our Faith” capital campaign continues that legacy by supporting a school expansion and improved learning spaces that will benefit students for generations to come. We invite every family to prayerfully consider how they can support this effort. We also need campaign ambassadors to help distribute pledge materials. If you are interested in helping, please reach out to Julie Delaney at davstpauldev@gmail.com. Through prayer, sharing our story, and giving as you are able, each of us can help build the future of St. Paul’s. Thank you for your continued support! Please click here to make a pledge -Mr. Connors WHAT’S NEW No School Thursday and Friday Only Due to Parent/Teacher conferences, there will be no school Thursday or Friday this week. School will resume on Monday, but there will not be busing because Davenport Schools is not in session. ***************** First Semester Lunch Fees Due Tomorrow Oct. 15 First semester lunch fees have been billed in your Blackbaud tuition account and need to be paid by TOMORROW Oct. 15 to avoid the late fee. If you have any questions, please email rose.strickland@sccsiowa.org . **************** June 1 Is the Goal! We have a date in sight! Our goal is to break ground on the new Fine Arts addition on June 1, 2027 , with air conditioning installed throughout the school during summer 2027 . To stay on that timeline, we must reach 100% of our $4.75 million campaign goal in pledges. If your family has been considering a pledge, now is the time. Your pledge today can help move these projects from plans on paper to improvements our students can experience. Pledges can be fulfilled over 3 years. Every pledge moves us closer to June 1! To make a pledge go to https://www.stpaulcatholicparish.org/make-a-pledge ************ Trunk or Treat Please consider volunteering to set up and clean up for the Trunk or Treat Event Trunk or Treat Volunteer Sign Up We also need more Trunks for the Trunk or Treat Event! Remember to sign up using this link: 2026 Trunk or Treat RSVP ************* Ladies Night Bingo - Registration is Open! It is time for the annual Ladies Night Bingo Event! Thursday, November 12th in Denning Hall. Doors open at 5:00 pm and games start at 6:00 PM. 14 Rounds of Action: Plus a thrilling bonus round featuring a $250 Grand Prize! Tons of Great Prizes: Exciting rewards lined up for winners throughout the entire night. Tickets are $20 in advance, price increases to $25 after November 1st. We are accepting table reservations for groups of 10. Please designate a "Table Head." The entire reservation will be listed under that individual’s name. Signing up solo or with a smaller group? We will match you up to fill a table! Just select the individual ticket option. Registration is online through the QR code below. Select “Menu” on the bottom right, then “Get Tickets”. Paper forms can be found in the Parish Office. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VE7wR0JlTefepDUm5NKQJbqw6SQtr0G0fGiUYSjXF9w/edit?usp=sharing ******************** 5th - 8th Grade Parent Meeting 10/21/26 Real Choices, a 5th-8th grade healthy relationships education program, will hold a parent meeting for all that are interested in learning more about the lessons and content. This meeting will take place Wednesday, October 21, in the SPS Media Center at 6:30pm. For more information, visit www.realchoicesedu.org . STILL CURRENT SPS Dinner Nights We have three more opportunities coming up to support St. Pauls: October 22 - Texas Roadhouse November 10 - Harris Pizza November 16 - Dave & Busters See link below for more information. SPS Dinner Nights Fall 2026.png ****************** Bible Study All women are invited to join us for our next Sisters of Faith Bible Study as we journey with Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity through This Present Paradise: A Spiritual Journey with Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity by Claire Dwyer. This six-week study will run from October 13 through November 17, with two meeting times available each Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Gathering Space Study Schedule October 20: Chapters 6–12 October 27: Chapters 13–19 November 3: Chapters 20–26 November 10: Chapters 27–33 November 17: Chapters 34–38 For additional resources and encouragement throughout the study, you can visit AbidingPodcast.com. Season 9, Episodes 8–13 will follow along with our study schedule. The book is available for next-day delivery through Amazon.com, so you can easily have your copy in time for our first gathering. Please contact Sara Sieren with any questions or to register. sarasieren3771@gmail.com or 563.210.6554 We hope you’ll join us as we discover the beautiful spirituality of Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity and learn more about finding God’s presence in the midst of our everyday lives. All women are welcome! ************** Canned Food Drive The St. Paul canned food drive will run through the end of October. SPS is competing against the other area Catholic schools to see who can bring in the most cans. For fun, we are going to compete within our school. At the end of the food drive, the winning grade level will win a popcorn-and-candy party! All of the food collected goes to Assumption to help them compete in the Student Hunger Drive. ******************* Military Status Help us to get our Student Information System up to date regarding military status. If you are presently serving in one of the armed forces or reserves, please email kelly.boche@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us . This is for our information only. The Arsenal usually requests the NUMBER of veterans we have in our school parent database, but we only tell them how many, not your name. Thank you for your service! ******************* Ladies Night Bingo Donations Needed! SPS Home & School Association is gearing up for our annual Ladies Night Bingo fundraiser on November 12th! To help make this event a success, we are in need of prize donations (gift cards, baskets, products, or services) for round winners and raffles. Why donate? Support Our Students: Proceeds fund vital school expenses outside the regular budget. Promote Your Business: We will gladly advertise you or your business at the event through coupons, brochures, or marketing materials! If you are able to contribute, please contact the Home & School Board at saintpaulhomeandschool@gmail.com We will happily arrange to pick up your donation! Thank you for your generous support! ****************************** Volunteer Opportunities We are always looking for parent volunteers to help with recess. Recess is from 11:30 - 12:30 each day and all volunteers must complete Safe Environment Training and a Background check (required by the Diocese). If you are interested in volunteering, and already have completed/and are current on CMG training, click on the link below to sign up. If you need CMG training, please email jescie.pullinger@spscatholic.org. 26-27 Recess Volunteer Signup ****************** WEEK AT A GLANCE