Wednesday Email
April 24, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Wed., Apr. 24
Thurs., Apr. 25
Fri., Apr. 26
Spring Fling (6-8 grades) 9:30 – 11:30
2-hour early dismissal at 12:55
Sat., Apr. 27
Sun., Apr. 28
Mon., Apr. 29
Midterms go home (6-8 grades only)
Tues., Apr. 30
STEM Fair 9:30 – 10:45 (K-4th grades)
Wed., May 1
****************************
If you have a submission for the Wednesday email, please submit it to the school office no later than 8AM on the Tuesday before. Please email announcements to kelly.boche@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us.
ITEMS IN WEDNESDAY FOLDER (AND/OR ATTACHMENTS)
*SPS
Fun in the Sun flyer (attached)
Math-a-Thon Info sheet (attached)
Math-a-Thon Permission Slip (attached)
SPS Golf Outing flyer (attached)
STEM Fair Flyer (attached)
School Supply Kit Flyer (attached)
*SPP
VBS Registration (attached)
*AHS
April Knight Invitation (attached)
Raffle Ticket Promo Poster (attached)
*OTHER
*HEADLINES/DUE DATES
Yearbook orders – May 3
Math-A-Thon ends – May 8
*LINKS
P.E. uniforms for 4th – 8th graders, and school approved sweatshirts for all KGN – 8th grade students.
https://www.empoweringabilities.org/st-paul-apostle-school
=====================
NEW INFO
MATH-A-THON
Hello SPS Families!
It's Math-a-thon time! Please see the attachments. Learn more about St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and register by going to stjudes.org/math. Enter “Davenport” and “IA” ONLY and then “Search”. Choose our School and then “Register”. Make sure to send in a permission slip and then your child can work on the math fun book. Your child's teacher can give you a fun book or you can find one online.
Thank you in advance for helping the children at St. Jude's!!!!
St. Jude Math-A-Thon
April 24 - May 8
All proceeds go to St. Jude's Children's Hospital
School Goal: $2000
Contact erin.darland@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us with questions.
Did you know?
St. Jude sees more than 7,800 active patients each year and provides hundreds of free consultations for doctors worldwide.
St. Jude conducts more clinical trials for cancer than any other children's hospital across the U.S.
Thanks to better therapies, more than 80% of U.S. childhood cancer patients now become long-term survivors.
****************
SPS GOLF OUTING
Join us for the 6th Annual St. Paul Golf Outing!
NEW Date- June 14, 2024
NEW Location- Emeis Golf Course
NEW Price- $90 per person if registered by May 31 ($100 after June 1)
Contact Leigh Thompson at leigh.thompson@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us to reserve your spot or to become a sponsor. See attached flier for more details.
****************
FUN IN THE SUN 2024
June 3 - 7 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Flyer attached
Contact erin.darland@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us with questions
****************
SUMMER USED UNIFORM SALE
Hello Parents! It is time to start thinking about the Used Uniform Sale. Set up will be from 6 pm - 8 pm on Tuesday, July 16th. Anyone who helps on Tuesday, July 16th will get to shop while they set up and get first picks. The sale will be held on Wednesday, July 17th and Wednesday, July 24th from 8 am-11:30 am. Clean up will be held from 11:30 am-1 pm on Wednesday, July 24th. Volunteers needed!!!! Home and School volunteer hours available.
We need your used clothing. Items can also be dropped off to the school now-June 7th. Please text Erin 563-508-2808 if you need to arrange a different time for drop off.
We will sell the following things at the sale: Uniform jumpers and skirts, navy and khaki pants and shorts, polos, SPS/AHS approved sweatshirts, 3/4 zips, sweaters, belts, gym uniforms, SPS and AHS spirit wear. If you want to sell your items please mark each item, on the front of a note card sized paper. Then attach it with a safety pin. Include the following information:
Name
Phone Number
Girls/Boys
Size
Price
You may donate items, too. All proceeds from donations go to Home and School and directly help our students. Donations can simply be dropped off as is. We also need shoppers! Many items are like new and prices are reasonable. Shopping the Used Uniform Sale directly impacts our children in the classroom!!!
If you are able to help or if you have questions, DO NOT REPLY to this email, but please contact Erin Darland at erin.darland@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us or 563-508-2808.
Thank you in advance for your help and support of this sale.
Erin Darland
******************
STILL CURRENT
BLUE AND GOLD BASH
Save the date – Friday, May 17 for the Home and School Blue and Gold Bash.
Join us for an evening under the stars at Armored Gardens to celebrate the end of the school year!
Appetizers and drinks will be provided (while supplies last).
No charge to attend. Not a fundraiser – just a fun night out.
RSVP by Friday, May 3 by texting your name and number to 563-676-1944.
See attached flyer for more details!
******************
EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
If you live in Iowa and you plan to have a child enrolled at any of the SCCS schools next year, we encourage you to apply for the ESA. All students entering Kindergarten AND first grade, students transferring to the SCCS system from a public school, and families whose income is less than 400% of poverty level will qualify for an ESA.
Link to: ESA Application
Additional information regarding the ESA program is available on the Students First ESA web page, including tips for returning applicants.
Applying for the first time: Parents/Guardians will first be directed to sign up for an account through Odyssey with an email and password. Then, parents/guardians will receive a message from Odyssey asking them to confirm their email address. After the email is confirmed, the parent/guardian can sign in to the Odyssey portal to begin their application.
Returning applicants: Parents/Guardians with an existing Odyssey portal account will log in to the existing account to begin the application for the 2024-25 school year.
Applications are REQUIRED to be completed ANNUALLY to verify student eligibility through confirmation of Iowa residency
Applications are available in English and Spanish and will be accepted until Sunday, June 30, at 11:59 pm.
Technical support will be available from Odyssey representatives by phone at 515-368-9564 or email at help.ia@withodyssey.com.
**************
EARLY DISMISSAL ON FRIDAY, APRIL 26
We will have an early dismissal at 12:55 on Friday, April 26.
*****************
BIRTHDAY BOOKS
May is the last month to participate in the Libraries Birthday Book program for this school year. May Birthday Books notices went home this week! If your child would like to participate in the program the last week will be May 22, 2024. After May 22nd, we will be completing our end-of-the-year inventory in the library. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bates at katee.bates@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us!
**************
APRIL KNIGHT
Assumption High School invites you to the 38th Annual April Knight. Friday, April 26, 2024.
6:00 PM Dine & Imbibe (Food and Beverage provided by Jersey Grille)
8:30 PM Big Ticket Items Close
9:00 PM Raffle Drawing
9:30 PM Remaining Auction Items Close
Reservations - $50 through April 19th
$75 after April 19th
Visit the auction website at onecau.se/aprilknight2024
***************
YEARBOOK ORDERS
2023- 2024 yearbooks are now on sale! Go to the link below by May 3rd, 2024 to receive your full color yearbook. Each yearbook is $25 and will be delivered at the end of May. Payment should be made through Blackbaud, or you can take cash or a check (made out to SCCS) to Assumption High School.
***************
K-4 STEM FAIR
Calling all K-4 Scientists!! It is time to get ready for the K-4 STEM Fair in Denning Hall on Tuesday, April 30, from 9:30-10:45. Details on attached flyer. Contact erin.darland@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us if you have questions or to sign your child up to participate.
******************
MAY CROWNING
May Crowning is Friday, May 10 at 9:30 AM. Please send in flowers with your children to take to the school kitchen to be arranged for placement around the Virgin Mary.
******************
SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEXT YEAR
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!
Link to Order: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=40081
********************
SCUBA VBS REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
We will be diving into a friendship with God June 24-28 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am daily. VBS is for kids who have finished 3-year-old Preschool through 4th grade, and registration is limited! Registration forms have been sent home in Wednesday folders and can also be found attached. It's going to be a great week of underwater adventures exploring God's love for us!
************
AHS SOFTBALL
Tryouts for 2024 Assumption softball will be held on April 29th, April 30th, and May 1st from 5:00-8:00 pm. Please meet at the softball field at the St. Vincent’s Center Athletic Complex.
*****************
T-BALL
Don't Miss Out on T-Ball Fun in 2024!
Just a friendly reminder that T-Ball signups for the 2024 season are now open! Whether your little one is already swinging for the fences or just starting their baseball journey, T-Ball is the perfect introduction to the game.
Remember, T-Ball is not just about learning the game—it's about making friends, having fun, and fostering a love for sportsmanship. So, don't wait too long to register and secure your child's spot on the team!
https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1005806
******************
Contact us
Ph: (563) 322-2923
Fax: (563) 322-2530
1007 E Rusholme St.
Davenport, IA 52803