Wednesday Email

Next Week at a Glance:

Wed., Dec. 11

Households of Faith 4:30 – 8:30

Thurs., Dec. 12

Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass 1:30 PM

3-5 Christmas Program 6:00 Gym

Panther Perks will be sold at Christmas Program

Fri., Dec. 13

2nd Semester Lunch Orders due TODAY

4yo Preschool Christmas Program – Denning Hall

      AM Class 10:00AM

      PM Class 1:45 PM

6th Grade Bake Sale and Bazaar 9 – 11

1st Grade Read and Feed – 2:15 – 2:45 (Please do NOT arrive before 2:13)

Middle School Bingo – 3 – 5 Denning Hall

Aftercare in the School Gym

Sat., Dec. 14

Sun., Dec. 15

Mon., Dec. 16

Tues., Dec. 17

Wed., Dec. 18

3yoMW Christmas Program 9 – 10:30 in the classroom

Thurs., Dec. 19

K-8 students may be out of uniform if wearing red and/or green or Christmas clothes

3yoTTH Christmas Program 9 – 10:30 in the classroom

TK Christmas Program 1:00 Denning Hall

Small Beginnings and Aftercare closing at 4:30 today

Fri., Dec. 20

K-5 students in Uniform

6-8 students dressed up for Nativity

Nativity 11:45AM Church

Early Dismissal at 12:55

ITEMS IN WEDNESDAY FOLDER (AND/OR ATTACHMENTS)

SPS

6th Grade Bazaar Updated Price List (attached and in folders)

Panther Perks for the Holidays (attached)

Christmas Performance Flyer (attached)

Panther Perk Order Form (attached)

SPC

AHS

OTHER

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DEADLINES/DUE DATES

2nd Semester Lunch orders - 12/13/24

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LINKS

2nd Sem lunch order form

Volunteer Hours Link

Before and After Care Registration Link

PE uniforms (4-8 gr) or Uniform Approved Sweatshirts (K-8)

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NEW INFO

2nd SEMESTER LUNCH ORDERS DUE THIS FRIDAY

2nd Semester lunch orders are due this Friday (please click on the link above to place your child(ren)’s order. You will be billed via Blackbaud for the lunch fees sometime in January. 2nd Semester lunches will start on Thursday, January 16.

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DECEMBER PANTHER PERKS $50 GIFT CARD WINNER

Thank you to all families who ordered Panther Perks last week! We greatly appreciate your support. 

Congratulations to the Morrow family - their name was drawn to receive a $50 gift card.

Please continue to support Panther Perks! It is such an easy way to shop where and when you want and still help the school!

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OUT OF UNIFORM NEXT WEEK

THURSDAY: All students in K – 8 may be out of uniform next Thursday, Dec. 19 if wearing red and/or green

FRIDAY: K-5 students will be IN UNIFORM on Friday, Dec. 20   

                 6-8 Students should come to school dressed-up (no jeans, sweat pants, or shorts)

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EARLY DISMISSAL NEXT FRIDAY

We will have an early dismissal at 12:55 next Friday, Dec. 20 for Christmas break.

School will resume on Monday, January 6.

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STILL CURRENT

BRRR IT’S COLD OUTSIDE

With the temperature’s dropping, please make sure your children are dressed for outside play. As per the Student/Parent Handbook:

Dressing for Winter Weather

Recess will be held outdoors unless temperatures/wind chill are 10 degrees Fahrenheit or below. 

Students are expected to wear winter coats, boots, and winter accessories during winter weather. If wearing boots to school, boots must be removed when entering the building and appropriate shoes worn. Students are encouraged to wear hats, gloves, and warm coats throughout winter. Please put your child(ren)’s name on all items of clothing that may be removed at school.

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MISS GOLDEN’S AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

As the days get shorter and colder, your child may be looking for something to do after school. All K-2 students are invited to Miss Golden's After School Club! We meet on Mondays from dismissal time to 4:15. There is no weekly commitment, come as much or little as you'd like, it's up to you and your child! Each month we do different projects, see the attached flyer for what we are up to in December. Please email Miss Golden at  kathryn.golden@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us if you have any questions. 

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PANTHER PERKS FOR SALE DURING UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Panther Perks will be available for purchase at the 3rd – 5th grade concert tomorrow night for your convenience.

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LOST AND FOUND

We have accumulated a lot of lost items. If your child is missing something, please check the table located in the milk cooler hallway. All items not claimed by Christmas break will be donated. Please label anything that your child brings to school. It makes it so much easier to return if we find it.

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PARISH NEWS

We have all day adoration on Wednesday from 7:30-5:30 during Advent.

Attention Altar Servers - if you are home over the holiday season, please consider asking your parents to come to Mass. We are looking for servers for our 8:30 Masses on Tuesdays & Thursdays. You can contact Jeanne in the parish office to sign up. 563-322-7994 or davstpaul@diodav.org.

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VOLUNTEER CHEERLEADING COACH NEEDED

Saint Paul's is looking for a volunteer to lead the middle school cheer team this season! This is a very flexible position and previous cheer experience is not required. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Miss Golden at kathryn.golden@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us. 

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GIFTS FOR THE ELDERLY

The Student Council and 8th grade are collecting items to distribute to 20 residents living in a Nursing Home this Christmas. Some of the items requested are:

easy puzzles (100 pieces or less)                   kinetic sand                                            activity games

fuzzy socks                                                                curlers                                                       robes

slippers                                                                        hairbrushes                                              combs

ponytail holders                                                     clips                                                             body wash

scented lotion or body spray                          nail polish and remover                   makeup (eye shadow, lipstick)

wipes                                                                             pens                                                             flavor packets for water bottles

fun gel pens                                                          whiteout liquid                                      twin bed sheets

These items do not need to be wrapped. The 8th grade Elves will be putting a gift bag together for each resident which will include a handwritten note. These items can be brought to the front office or Mrs. Harvey's room from now till Dec 13.

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CAFÉ ON VINE

The Student Council and 8th grade are providing a meal at Cafe on Vine on Christmas Eve. The kids will make snack bags for the patrons and provide warm clothing options for them. 

They are collecting:

warm thick socks                                                    regular men’s socks                            warm gloves

hats                                                                                 scarves                                                       boots (new or gently used)

snow boots (new or gently used)                   long underwear                                    sweatshirts

coats                                                                               hand warmers                                    blankets

These items can be brought to Mrs. Harvey's room or put on the Advent table in the main hall starting Dec 1-Dec 16.

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