Principal Post

Principal Post, May 23, 2024

Dear Parents,

I apologize this is a day late. I got it started, but that was it for Wednesday. It’s a busy time of the year!

Best Day Ever Rescheduled

·     The forecast for tomorrow is 100% chance of rain and 25 MPH winds. Not a good situation for a field full of large inflatables!

·     We are postponing the Best Day Ever until Wednesday, May 29 to be a part of our Field/Fun Day activities.

·     Out of Uniform - To soften the blow, students may wear Spirit Wear tops with their gym uniform bottoms (Gr 4-8) or (K-3) appropriate length shorts. If your child doesn't have a St. Paul Spirit Wear t-shirt, they may wear a blue, gold, or yellow t-shirt. Any of the past field day shirts, Panther Player musical shirts, or band t-shirts will work as Spirit Wear.

ESA Application Reminder

If you received an ESA last year, you are automatically eligible for the 2024-2025 school year. Please make sure you apply again before 11:59 PM on June 30 or you will miss out.

Link to: ESA Application

ESA Eligibility

The roll out of ESA’s is a 3-year plan. This year the following students are eligible to apply for an ESA.

·     All students who received an ESA for the 2023-2024 school year.

·     Incoming Kindergarten students.

·     Students who transfer into St. Paul’s from a public school or home school.

·     Students whose family income is 400% of poverty or lower.

SPS Golf Outing – New Date, Location and Price!

Join us for an afternoon of fun at the 6th Annual St. Paul the Apostle Golf Outing! You don’t have to be a great golfer to play. The outing is all about enjoying a beautiful, relaxing, summer afternoon with good friends!

·     New Date: June 14, 2024

·     New Location: Emeis Golf Course

·     New Price: $90 per golfer if registered by May 31 ($100 after June 1st)

·     Dinner after the Outing: SmokinButt BBQ at the Emeis pavilion

·     Contact Leigh at leigh.thompson@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us to reserve your spot today! Hope to see you all there!

Early Outs, Days Off and Fun Events

May 29, Friday – Best Day Every (aka Day of Awesomeness), all students will participate

May 28, Tuesday – 8^th grade Clap Out

May 30, Thursday – Last day of school, 2-hour early dismissal.

May 30, Thursday – Kindergarten Graduation, 8^th grade Graduation

Not New but Still Important

Open Positions

7^th/8^th Grade English and Religion teacher – Mrs. Colleen Tallman is retiring at the end of this school year. Her enthusiasm and knowledge will be greatly missed!

Qualifications:

·     Iowa Teaching License with a Middle School or Secondary Endorsement in English/Language Arts or Social Studies.

·     Practicing Catholic in good standing if teaching Religion.

·     Teaching experience is desired.

Classroom Aid - We have a fulltime classroom aid and halftime morning classroom aid positions open for the 2024-2025 school year.

Qualifications:

·     BA or CDA preferred but not required

·     Practicing Catholic in good standing preferred but not required

·     Experience working with children is desired

If you are interested, please send a resume to Julie.Delaney@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us