Principal Post

 Dear Parents,

We are settling back into routine this week after a great Catholic Schools Week Celebration. Our focus the next few weeks in the school office is re-enrollment for next year and Preschool and Kindergarten Roundups. Please see the information below so you don’t miss out!

Re-Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year

On Friday, February 2, I sent out the information regarding re-enrolling for 2024-2025. This is for our 1^st-8^th grade students. Please re-enroll your children by Friday, February 16. On Monday, February 19 we will open enrollment for new 1^st – 8^th grade students. If you have not re-enrolled your children by that date, your child may lose their spot. We have grade levels that will easily be full for next year with the inquiries we are getting. 

If your child is already a PreK-7th grade student at St. Paul's, you only need to update their information. Do not enroll them as a new student.

Kindergarten and Preschool Roundup

·      Kindergarten Round Up – Tuesday, February 20, 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Parent meeting and registration. Kindergarten Student Assessments will be held on Friday, May 3. 2024.

·      For more information, please contact the school office at (563) 322-2923 or email Julie.Delaney@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us

·      Preschool Roundup - Wednesday, February 14, from 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM St. Paul’s will be hosting Preschool Roundup in the Early Learning Center.

·      Parents and children can drop off the completed paperwork and visit the teachers and classrooms.

·      Parents should also apply online at https://apply.sccsiowa.org/

·      Folders will be sent home with students in the 3 YO program regarding 4 YO preschool and the paperwork.

·      Folders will be sent home with students in 4 YO preschool and TK for Kindergarten Round up on February 20.

·      We will notify parents the first week of March regarding acceptance into our programs.

Science Fair Winners

Congratulations to the winner of our school Science Fair for 7^th graders. Winners progress on to the regional Science Fair at Assumption High School.

·      1^st Place - McKenna T.

·      2^nd Place – Caleb C.

·      3^rd Place – Alison H.

·      4^th Place – Emma L.

·      5^th Place – Ella S. R.

·      6^th Place – Hope P.

Early Outs, Days Off and Fun Events

Friday – Sunday, February 9-11 – Women’s CEW Retreat

Tuesday, February 13 – Fat Tuesday, Valentine’s Day Parties

Wednesday, February 14 – Ash Wednesday, School Mass at 1:30 PM

Wednesday, February 14 – Preschool Roundup 8:00 – 10:30 AM in the Early Learning Center

Tuesday, February 20 – Kindergarten Roundup Parent Meeting – 6:00 – 7:30 PM in Denning Hall

CHANGE – No School April 8 – Teacher Inservice Day.

Not New, but Important

Camp Shalom

If you are looking for something fun for your child or family to do during the summer, find time to attend summer camp at Camp Shalom. Camp Shalom is a non-denominational Christian camp nestled in the woods near Maquoketa. This amazing camp is sure to provide your child with wonderful memories of fun and games, as well as wonderful experiences filled with Christ's love. Camp Shalom also fosters independence, and kids come away feeling more assured of themselves and of their relationships with others, as well as with God! 

The campgrounds include woodland trails, high and low ropes challenge courses, an archery range, canoeing, a soccer field, campfire circles, and more. The staff are committed Christians who seek to serve and nurture faith in others. Certified in first aid and CPR, the staff complete an intensive 2-week training program to prepare themselves to work with campers. If your child has gone to camp, you know how awesome the staff is! 

Camp Shalom is a gift that your children will appreciate for years to come. It can be life changing! Summer Camp Registration now open online. Registration can be found by visiting the Camp Shalom website: campshalomia.org Questions? Email- campshalom@gmail.com

PS- Camp Shalom is hosting a fun Winter Camp THIS WEEKEND! It would be a great opportunity to give camp a try! Find more information on the website.

P.P.S. Camp Shalom is also in need of summer staff for this summer! Young adults who have finished their sophomore year in high school can apply to volunteer as assistant counselors. Young adults who have finished their junior year in high school can apply to be on staff! Working at Camp Shalom is hard, but so rewarding. Most staff members return year after year, and create lifelong friendships. If someone you know may be interested, they can apply at campshalomia.org. 

ESAs for the 2024-2025 School Year

Just to keep families in the loop, we have been informed that the application for the ESA’s (Educational Savings Accounts) for the 2024-2025 school year will be available in April. All families whether applying for the first time, or those received the ESA for the 2023-2024 school year must apply each year. When the link for the application is available, we will be sending it out. 

--
Julie C. Delaney, PhD

Principal

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School

1007 E.Rusholme

Davenport, IA  52803
563-322-2923

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." 

Proverbs 3:5-6