Wednesday Email
April 9, 2025
Next Week at a Glance:
Wed., Apr. 9
Stop Hunger Day – students are encouraged to give up their snack
Divine Mercy Chaplet 1:45 Church
Stations of the Cross – 2:10 – 5th grade to lead
Thurs., Apr. 10
Math-A-Thon begins
Fri., Apr. 11
1st grade field trip 12:30 – 2:15
Sat., Apr. 12
Sun., Apr. 13
Palm Sunday
Mon., Apr. 14
No School – Inservice Day
Home and School Meeting 6PM Media Center
School Advisory Committee Meeting 7PM Media Center
Tues., Apr. 15
ISASP Testing 3rd – 8th grades Language/Writing
Wed., Apr. 16
ESA website opens – Apply for ESA for 2025-2026 school year - info next week!
ITEMS IN WEDNESDAY FOLDER (AND/OR ATTACHMENTS)
SPS
Fun in the Sun Flyer (in folders Pres – 4th grade and attached)
Math-A-Thon Flyer (attached)
Hunger Flyer (in folders, Y&O)
STEM Fair Flyers (K-3 folders)
Parish & School Appreciation Dinner Info (attached)
Panther Perk Order Form (attached)
SPC
VBS Registration (Preschool – 4th Y&O, in folders and attached)
AHS
Track & Field Flyer (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
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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STILL CURRENT
BEST DAY EVER
Our best day ever fundraiser is off to a great start.
We need your help to raise money for our continued safety improvements. This year we are planning to purchase protective film for all glass windows and doors on the first-floor levels of both buildings. The film serves as a hardening measure to make the glass shatter proof. This is part of our safety plan based on the Homeland Security Audit in 2022. So far we have raised over $29,000!
Please remind your family and friends to make their donations before Tuesday, April 8.
Students will get to participate in the BEST DAY EVER on Wednesday, May 21.
Thank you for your support!
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HUNGER DAY
Wednesday, April 9
Please return the Rice Bowl Donations today.
Students will give up their snack today (please make sure they eat breakfast).
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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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PUTNAM SUMMER CAMP FLYER
We were made aware that the flyer attached last week had 2024 on it, but the dates were correct. A new 2025 flyer is attached.
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SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSING AT 3PM EVERY FRIDAY DURING LENT
The school office will close at 3:00 every Friday during Lent so we can attend the Divine Mercy Chaplet in the Church. Students not picked up by 3:00 will be sent to Aftercare.
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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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PRAYER AFTER SCHOOL
Join Us for Prayer After School During Lent!
Lent is a season of prayer, reflection, and drawing closer to God—and we have a special opportunity for you and your family to do just that!
Each Friday during Lent, St. Paul the Apostle will have All-Day Eucharistic Adoration in the church. At 3:00 PM—the Hour of Mercy—the St. Paul Singers invite you to come straight from school and join us in praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet together in song.
This is a beautiful and powerful family devotion, helping us all to reflect on Christ’s mercy and love during this sacred season.
What: Divine Mercy Chaplet in Song
When: Fridays in Lent at 3:00 PM
Where: St. Paul the Apostle Church
Bring your family, take a moment to pause in prayer, and grow in faith together this Lent. We’d love to see you there!
Deacon Ryan Burchett
St. Paul the Apostle, Davenport
563-271-0608 cell
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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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