Principal Post

Dear Parents,

We are having a wonderful Catholic Schools Week! There is so much joy and enthusiasm in the school!

• I want to complement our 8^th grade students on the positive leadership they displayed today at the 8^th Grade/Faculty volleyball game. What a great group of young people! Teachers did continue their winning streak, but the 8^th grade gave us a run for our money!!
• 2^nd -8^th grade students will be attending Mass at AHS tomorrow with the other SCCS Catholic schools. Students will be in uniform tomorrow, no gym uniforms. The talent show is in the afternoon.

Spelling Bee Winners

Congratulations to the winner of our school spelling bee.

4^th-8^th Grade

• 1^st Place - Lincoln Leazeby in 4^th grade
• 2^nd Place – Alyssa Holmgren in 7^thgrade
• 3^rd Place – Ella Soliz-Rivera in 7^th grade and Sawyer Elliott in 5^th grade

K-3^rd Grade

• 1^st Place – Owen Eckert in 3^rd grade
• 2^nd Place – Patrick Roche in 2^nd grade
• 3^rd Place – Piper Boesen in 3^rd grade and Nolan Schlue in 3^rd grade

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.

Who will qualify for the 2024-2025 year:

•  All incoming Kindergarten students.
• All students who qualified for the 2023-2024 school year.
• New students transferring to St. Paul’s from a public school, homeschool or out of state.
• Students whose families have an income level of 400% of poverty or below.

Preschool and Kindergarten Round Up

Preschool Round Up – Wednesday, February 14: Families with students eligible for these programs will be receiving information in the mail in the next week.

• 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

Early Outs, Days Off and Fun Events

Monday, February 5, School is in session, there will be no buses.

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

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

Wednesday, February 14 – Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, February 14 – Preschool Roundup