Wednesday Email
April 23, 2025
Next Week at a Glance:
Wed., Apr. 23
Math-A-thon ends
Households of Faith – No Homework
Thurs., Apr. 24
ISASP Testing for 3-8 grades (Reading) – AM
4yo Preschool Spring Program 10AM and 1:45PM – Denning Hall
Fri., Apr. 25
Wear SPS spirit wear top with uniform bottoms
8th grade CO2 races 9:30 Denning Hall
2 hr. early dismissal at 12:50 (midterms)
Sat., Apr. 26
Sun., Apr. 27
Mon., Apr. 28
6th Grade field trip 7AM – 5:30
3rd Grade field trip 9:30 – 1:45
RSVP for School/Parish Appreciation dinner due
Aftercare in School Gym
Student Council 3:00
Tues., Apr. 29
Aftercare in School Gym
Carlos Acutis Movie Showing 7PM (doors open at 6:30)
Wed., Apr. 30
Aftercare in School Gym
AHS Spring Info Knight 5:30
ITEMS IN WEDNESDAY FOLDER (AND/OR ATTACHMENTS)
SPS
Teacher Appreciation Flyer (in folders and attached)
St. Paul’s Park Social Night Flyer (in folders and attached)
Best Day Ever Volunteer Flyer (in folders and attached)
Fun in the Sun Flyer (attached)
Parish & School Appreciation Dinner Info (attached)
Panther Perk Order Form (attached)
Spring Festival Flyer (attached)
SPC
VBS Registration (Preschool – 4th Y&O, in folders and attached)
AHS
Track & Field Flyer (attached)
Lady Knights Youth Soccer Camp (attached)
OTHER
Putnam Summer Camp Flyer (attached)
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DEADLINES/DUE DATES
School and Parish Appreciation Dinner RSVP – April 28
School Advisory Board Nominations – April 30
Yearbook orders – May 1
VBS – May 16
LINKS
Before and After Care Registration Link
PE uniforms (4-8 gr) or Uniform Approved Sweatshirts (K-8)
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NEW INFO
PRAY BALL
Please join us on Wednesday July 30 for a Cubs/Brewers game in Milwaukee. We will meet at SP in the morning (Time TBD) for Mass and then we will caravan up to Milwaukee and have a tailgate potluck style lunch before the game at 1:10. Rides can be arranged if needed. There are 50 tickets available for $25 each.
Sign up here:
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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 5th -9th. Let’s make a special week for our teachers and
staff! There are lots of opportunities to volunteer or donate to show our appreciation or our teachers!
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/2S5JXNK7
LETTERS FROM STUDENTS NEEDED
Please have your child write a letter explaining what their teachers mean to them. Letters can be
for current teachers, previous teachers, specials teachers, or to the entire staff! We want to pass out
gratitude to all. Letters and notes may be turned in to the school office via envelope marked “Home and School” by Friday May 2nd.
THURSDAY MAY 1 ST – SETUP VOLUNTEERS
If you are looking for some volunteer hours, stop by Denning Hall from 6:30-8 pm to help set up for
the staff appreciation dinner on Friday May 2 nd . Sign up to help on the sign-up genius link above.
MONDAY MAY 5 TH – COFFEE TRUCK
We are bringing in a coffee truck to give our teachers a Monday morning pick me up! Parent
volunteers needed to help deliver orders from the truck to the staff on Monday May 5 th from 8- 11:30.
TUESDAY MAY 6 TH – SNACK DELIVERY
Our teacher will get a special delivery to their rooms on Tuesday. Parent volunteers needed to help
delivery snacks and refreshments to our teaching staff from 8-11. Please see the sign-up genius link.
WEDNESDAY MAY 7 TH – THANK YOU CARDS
Note from your children mean so much to their teachers! Please turn in thank you cards by Friday
May 2nd and Home and School will distribute these to the teachers.
THURSDAY MAY 8 TH – TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCH
FRIDAY MAY 9 TH – DESSERT BAR
Let’s end the week on a sweet note. Sign up to drop off a dessert and we will have a kitchen full of
sweet treats for our staff! If you are able to drop off a donation, please sign up on the sign-up genius
link above. Drop off all dessert donations to the front office by 8 am Friday morning.
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BEST DAY EVER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
A huge thank you to the St. Paul Community for participating in the Best Day Ever fundraiser. We raised over $52,000 through the fundraiser and sponsorships. This money will be used to install security film on first floor classroom windows to add an extra level security for our school. Proceeds also support Home and School efforts to provide extra resources and funding to students and teachers.
To celebrate the student’s hard work fundraising they will enjoy a day of inflatables outdoors at the
Best Day Ever Celebration on Wednesday May 21st.
Parent Volunteers are needed to supervise this event and make sure everyone has a safe and fun
day. Please check out the sign-up genius link and sign up for a time slot if you can help on the Best
Day Ever!
Sign up to volunteer for the Best Day Ever here:
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MATH-A-THON UPDATE!!!!
The Math-a-thon ends today. Booklets and money are due by Friday 4/25/25. A check and any cards made for patients will be mailed during the week of 4/28/25. Thank you for your support of this worthwhile project! Questions? erin.darland@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us
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STILL CURRENT
ESA
ESA applications are open!
To apply, click the following link https://iowa.withodyssey.com/en/odyssey_auth/sign_up. If you already have an Odyssey account, click “sign in” below the login box.
If you do not have access to a computer or otherwise find yourself unable to complete the ESA application independently, you may email martha.korneisel@sccsiowa.org or rose.strickland@sccsiowa.org or call Martha at 563.326.5313 ext. 223 or Rose at 563.326.5313 ext. 269.
June 30, 2025 – ESA Applications Close. LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Late July – September 30, 2025 – Parents must log in to their Odyssey account and approve fall tuition as submitted by their child’s school. If this is not done by September 30th, your student will forfeit their ESA for the entire school year.
Mid-December thru January 31, 2026 – Parents must return to their Odyssey account to approve spring tuition. This is required to retain the approved ESA for 2nd semester.
Family Tuition Plan: If your tuition is above the ESA amount you may be able to qualify for additional tuition assistance through the Family Tuition Plan. This state subsidized program is limited to Iowa families with total income of less than 400% of poverty.
The application for the FTP is available at: www.assumptionhigh.org/familytuitionplan.
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FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
Parents and grandparents are invited to our upcoming Fine Arts Festival on Thursday, May 1st in Denning Hall. It will be a day filled with art, music, and dancing!
The schedule of events is as follows:
8:30 2nd grade folk dancing
9:45 4th grade recorder concert
11:00 6th grade and Junior High choir vocal concert
12:00 5th, 6th, Junior High, and Jazz bands concert
ALL DAY- Kindergarten -8th grade art work display
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SCHOOL BOARD
Now Accepting School Advisory Board Nominations!
Do you have a passion for Catholic Education and supporting our Saint Paul the Apostle school?
Please consider joining the school advisory board!
The school advisory board is seeking to fill 2 board positions with active members of our parish who are committed to our wonderful Catholic School. Interested appointees should have a commitment to understand and support the mission of our education programs, finances, faculty and staff, and marketing needs.
Each board member serves a 3-year term.
You may nominate yourself or another parishioner. Please send nominations by April 30 to Ann McIntyre at annmlamb@gmail.com.
Contact Ann McIntyre at 563-484-9592 with any questions.
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MAY CROWNING
May Crowning is Friday, May 9, at 9:30 AM in the Church. Please send flowers to the school kitchen so they may be placed around the Blessed Virgin Mary during the program.
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SMALL BEGINNINGS CLOSING EARLY
Small Beginnings will be closing at 5:00 on May 2nd, so the staff can attend the Parish/Staff Appreciation Dinner.
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FUN IN THE SUN
June 9-13, 2025
9 am-12 pm
Ages 4-4th grade
Fun in the Sun is a fun day camp-like experience designed to allow the kids to have a fun and relaxed experience at their school. Mornings spent with friends and fun activities. Contact Mrs. Darland with any questions you might have.
A signup sheet is in today’s Wednesday folder and attached.
erin.darland@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us
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K-4 STEM FAIR
May 5, 2025, 1-2:15
Details coming home for K-3 today!
All are welcome!
Contact erin.darland@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us if your child would like to participate.
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SAVE THE DATE-PARISH AND SCHOOL APPRECIATION DINNER
Help us show some love to our parish and school employees on May 2, 2025. The event will be from 6-9 pm in Denning Hall with an open bar and a wonderful meal. The event is being sponsored by a group of Parishioners, so there is no cost to attend. We just want YOU there to help say “Thank You” to the wonderful staff that keeps our parish and school moving every day. Please RSVP to leigh.thompson@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us by Monday, April 28.
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UPCOMING AFTERCARE DATES
April 28 - May 2 - Aftercare in Gym for the week
May 2 - Close at 4:00pm for Staff Appreciation Dinner
Please do not re-register on Procare for next year, current active students will use the same sign in and out next year. Only new students to the Before/Aftercare program will need to register this year. Families using the program next year will pay the $50 via blackbaud. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Pullinger.
Please update your students' information on Procare!
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEXT YEAR
Parents - it's time to buy your 1st Day School Supplies.
I know it seems early, but before you know it, summer will be here. It's important you order your supplies before it's too late or supplies run out. Start the school year with the exact supplies your teacher requested, and give your child the confidence they need to conquer next year! Get them today before it's too late!
USE THIS LINK TO ORDER: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/40081
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JOB OPENING IS SMALL BEGINNINGS CHILDCARE
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School Childcare will have one part-time aide position available in Small Beginnings daycare next school year working with preschoolers. The hours are flexible but would need to include every Monday and Wednesday afternoon until 5:30, or when the last child leaves for the day.
If you enjoy working with children in a Christian learning environment, please email Director Kelly Salek at Kelly.Salek@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us or call Kelly 563-322-2923.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)
Registration is now open for True North VBS!
Registration is now open for St. Paul's True North Vacation Bible School. We are headed off on an Alaskan themed adventure the week of June 23-27 from 8:30 - 11:30 am daily for youth who have finished 3 year old preschool through 4th grade. As we explore the wilderness, we will learn all about how to trust Jesus in a wild world! Registration forms are coming home today in Wednesday folders and are available as an attachment. Forms and payment must be turned in together to secure a spot. Please register by May 16th.
We are also looking for volunteers! All volunteer hours will count towards your Home and School obligation! Please fill out volunteer information on the registration forms.
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YEARBOOK
2024-2025 yearbooks are now on sale!
Order by May 1st, 2025, to receive your full-color yearbook.
Each yearbook is $25 and will be delivered at the end of May.
To order a yearbook please fill out this yearbook form, then go to your Blackbaud account, look under “purchase optional items” and pay for it there.
*We must receive payment by May 1st to order a yearbook for your child, payment is through Blackbaud only this year*
If you have questions, please get in touch with Mrs. Bates at katee.bates@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us
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RECESS VOLUNTEERS
Please consider signing up to help at recess!
This is a good way to get your home and school volunteer hours done!
Sign up when you are available and Mrs. Pullinger will help get you any training you need to get started!
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