Wednesday Email
April 16, 2025
Next Week at a Glance:
Wed., Apr. 16
ESA website opens – Apply for ESA for 2025-2026 school year
Preschool vision screenings
Students who were in the musical “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” may be out of uniform
Thurs., Apr. 17
Holy Thursday
Seder Meal for Jr. High
6th Grade Living Stations of the Cross – 12:30 PM and 1:45 PM
Aftercare closed
Fri., Apr. 18
Good Friday – No school
Small Beginnings closed
Sat., Apr. 19
Easter Vigil 8:30
Sun., Apr. 20
Happy Easter
Mass at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Mon., Apr. 21
ISASP Testing – 5th and 8th grade Science
Tues., Apr. 22
No Algebra at AHS
ISASP Testing– 3rd – 8th grade Math
Wed., Apr. 23
Math-A-thon ends
Households of Faith – No Homework
ITEMS IN WEDNESDAY FOLDER (AND/OR ATTACHMENTS)
SPS
Fun in the Sun Flyer (attached)
Math-A-Thon 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 flders 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
Yearbook orders – May 1
VBS – May 16
LINKS
School Website: https://www.stpaulcatholicschool.org/
Before and After Care Registration Link
PE uniforms (4-8 gr) or Uniform Approved Sweatshirts (K-8)
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NEW INFO
STATIONS/CHAPLET ON GOOD FRIDAY AT 3 PM
One of the beautiful themes that has emerged from our parish Lenten journey this year has been the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Father Bruce has especially enjoyed praying it with everyone each Friday, and it’s been amazing to see so many of our school children embracing it as well.
As a continuation of that theme, we will be offering a special version of the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at 3:00, which incorporates the Divine Mercy message. Bring your family to the church for a fitting and prayerful way to mark the most sacred hour of Good Friday.
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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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STILL CURRENT
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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MATH-A-THON
See the attachment for details....
April 10-23
This is an opportunity for the students to support our friends at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by doing Math problems, raising money, and getting prizes. Students are also encouraged to make an uplifting card for the
patients of St. Jude. Many are struggling with cancer. What a great Lenten opportunity for the students. Please send any questions my way. St. Paul's has been participating in the Math-a-ton for over 20 years. Every year we are personally thanked for our participation. Thank you in advance for your support.
erin.darland@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us
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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 17th - Closed for Holy Thursday
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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