Wednesday Email

Wed., May 22

              Fast/iReady testing

               Last day of school for 3yoMW Class

               Kindergarten Iowa State Fair

Thurs., May 23

              Fast/iReady testing

              Last day of school for 3yoTTH Class

              TK open house 1:00 – 2:30

Fri., May 24

              Fast/iReady testing

              Last day for 4yo Preschool

              Best Day Ever! - Spirit Wear tops with gym short bottoms (4^th – 8^th grades) or appropriate play                                                                                 shorts (no shorter than 2 inches above the knee for Kgn – 3^rd grades)

Sat., May 25

Sun., May 26

Mon., May 27

           Memorial Day – No School

Tues., May 28

              Small Beginnings Spring Picnic 9 – 12

              5-7 grade Band Field Trip

              No All School Mass

              Clap Out 2:40

Wed., May 29

              Last day for TK

              8^th Grade Class Trip 

              Field Day – Spirit Wear tops with gym short bottoms (4^th – 8^th grades) or appropriate play shorts                    (no shorter than 2 inches above the knee for Kgn – 3^rd grades)

Thurs, May 30

               All School Mass – 8:30 AM (School office closed during Mass)

               Kindergarten Graduation – 10:30

               Last day of School – 2-hour early dismissal at 12:55

               Please pick up any medications from the school office today (Epi pens, etc)

               8^th Grade Graduation 6PM

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If you have a submission for the Wednesday email, please submit it to the school office no later than 8AM on the Tuesday before.  Please email announcements to kelly.boche@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us. 

ITEMS IN WEDNESDAY FOLDER (AND/OR ATTACHMENTS)

*SPS

Panther Times (in folders)

Fun in the Sun flyer (attached)

SPS Golf Outing flyer (attached)

School Supply Kit Flyer (attached)

 *SPP

*AHS

 *OTHER

Sewing Lesson Flyer (attached)

Rally for Reid Football Camp Flyer (attached)

Rally for Reid Spirit Camp Flyer (attached)

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*LINKS

P.E. uniforms for 4^th – 8^th graders, and school approved sweatshirts for all KGN – 8^th grade students.

https://www.empoweringabilities.org/st-paul-apostle-school

Record Volunteer Hours:

https://Parent Volunteer Hours Reporting Form

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NEW INFO

SMALL BEGINNINGS OPENINGS

St Paul the Apostle Catholic School Childcare currently has 1 full time aide position and 2 part

time aide positions available in Small Beginnings daycare working with preschoolers. Please see

openings below.

      1. Full-time opening working 10am-5:30pm

      2. Part-time opening working 7am-noon

      3. Part-time opening working 12pm-5:30pm

Small Beginnings Daycare is open from 7-5:30 however, closing staff may leave when the last

child goes home.

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 309-292-0171.

Thank you!

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LOST AND FOUND

The lost and found table is set up in the milk cooler hallway for the final time this year. If your child is missing something, please come take a look. All items not claimed by Friday, June 7 will be donated to the used uniform sale.

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RALLY FOR REID SPIRIT AND FOOTBALL CAMP

Please join us for either our spirit or football camps on Friday, June 21, 2024. Both camps will be held at St. Ambrose fields and times vary depend on which camp you plan to attend. Concessions and Rally for Reid merchandise will be available for purchase the day of the event. All funds raised go to support the mission of the Rally for Reid foundation, named in honor of previous St. Paul's student, Reid Gleeson who passed away from pediatric cancer in October 2020.

See attached flyers and Sign up here:  http://www.eventcreate.com/rallyforreidcamps2

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STILL CURRENT

VOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT YEAR NEEDED

Volunteering for Recess at SPS is a great way to get volunteer hours! If you would be interested in helping at recess for the 24-25 school year, please fill out the following google form as we start looking at next year:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Q0aarCF0RzOwYqwF6tiCSMYl87MGb3Zz0lVbfSWuxPI/edit

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MEDICATION IN OFFICE

Just a reminder that if you have any medication for your child in the office (epi pens, etc), they must be picked up by the last day of school. We cannot keep any medication over the summer. Thank you.

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24-25 AFTERCARE REGISTRATION

Registration for before/aftercare for next year is now open. We will need updates on each student's participation in the program. We will be pulling information based on school registration for Authorized pickups, Physician/Dentist and medical statements. Please use the google form to register. All students must be registered before the 1st day they attend. Aftercare is a drop-in program so even if you think there may be a day you will need the program please submit a registration, you will not get charged unless you use the program. There is a $25 (per family) registration fee after the program is used. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yd9wLCkzhotqhdkCkJuUtSBlPuYMW6zPXAq0U_xnaHs/edit

If you have any questions, please email jescie.pullinger@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us.

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SPS GOLF OUTING

Join us for the 6th Annual St. Paul Golf Outing!

NEW Date- June 14, 2024

NEW Location- Emeis Golf Course

NEW Price- $90 per person if registered by May 31 ($100 after June 1)

Contact Leigh Thompson at leigh.thompson@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us to reserve your spot or to become a sponsor. See attached flier for more details.
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FUN IN THE SUN 2024

June 3 - 7 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Flyer attached

Contact erin.darland@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us with questions

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SUMMER USED UNIFORM SALE

Hello Parents! It is time to start thinking about the Used Uniform Sale.  Set up will be from 6 pm - 8 pm on Tuesday, July 16th. Anyone who helps on Tuesday, July 16th will get to shop while they set up and get first picks. The sale will be held on Wednesday, July 17th and Wednesday, July 24th from 8 am-11:30 am. Clean up will be held from 11:30 am-1 pm on Wednesday, July 24th. Volunteers needed!!!! Home and School volunteer hours available.

We need your used clothing. Items can also be dropped off to the school now-June 7th. Please text Erin 563-508-2808 if you need to arrange a different time for drop off. 

We will sell the following things at the sale: Uniform jumpers and skirts, navy and khaki pants and shorts, polos, SPS/AHS approved sweatshirts, 3/4 zips, sweaters, belts, gym uniforms, SPS and AHS spirit wear. If you want to sell your items please mark each item, on the front of a note card sized paper. Then attach it with a safety pin. Include the following information:

Name

Phone Number

Girls/Boys

Size

Price

You may donate items, too. All proceeds from donations go to Home and School and directly help our students. Donations can simply be dropped off as is. We also need shoppers! Many items are like new and prices are reasonable.  Shopping the Used Uniform Sale directly impacts our children in the classroom!!!

If you are able to help or if you have questions, DO NOT REPLY to this email, but please contact Erin Darland at erin.darland@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us or 563-508-2808.

Thank you in advance for your help and support of this sale.

Erin Darland

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EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

If you live in Iowa and you plan to have a child enrolled at any of the SCCS schools next year, we encourage you to apply for the ESA. All students entering Kindergarten AND first grade, students transferring to the SCCS system from a public school, and families whose income is less than 400% of poverty level will qualify for an ESA.

Link to: ESA Application

Additional information regarding the ESA program is available on the Students First ESA web page, including tips for returning applicants.

Applying for the first time: Parents/Guardians will first be directed to sign up for an account through Odyssey with an email and password. Then, parents/guardians will receive a message from Odyssey asking them to confirm their email address. After the email is confirmed, the parent/guardian can sign in to the Odyssey portal to begin their application.

Returning applicants: Parents/Guardians with an existing Odyssey portal account will log in to the existing account to begin the application for the 2024-25 school year.

Applications are REQUIRED to be completed ANNUALLY to verify student eligibility through confirmation of Iowa residency

Applications are available in English and Spanish and will be accepted until Sunday, June 30, at 11:59 pm.

Technical support will be available from Odyssey representatives by phone at 515-368-9564 or email at help.ia@withodyssey.com.

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEXT YEAR

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! Orders must be placed before July 1.

Link to Order: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=40081

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ATTENTION ALTAR SERVERS 

If you are home this summer and would like to serve at our daily Mass on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 am, please sign up on Ministry Scheduler Pro, or contact Jeanne in the parish office at davstpaul@diodav.org or 563.322.7994.

If you are graduating from eighth grade this May and would like to be removed from our Altar Server schedule, please contact Jeanne also. 

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SEWING LESSONS

If you are looking for a fun activity for your child to do this summer, Kelsey Lorenzen, who substitute teaches almost every day at St. Paul's, is offering sewing lessons. Please see attached flyer for details.

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ST. AMBROSE SPIRIT CAMPS

 DANCE CAMP:

For grades K-8th. Dancers will be split by age/ability and learn dance combos in the areas of pom, jazz, and hip hop as well as attend technique classes for turns/leaps and hip hop tricks.  This camp is great for dancers with or without dance experience! All campers will receive SAU apparel at both sessions!

Session 1         July 10-13   8a.m.-10a.m.               $85

Session 2         July 15-18   10a.m.-noon        $85

Sign up here: 

https://event.formdash.org/2024/sau-spirit-summer/

*discount available for students attending both the cheer and dance camp within the same session!!

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CHEER CAMP:

For grades K-8th. Cheerleaders will be split by age/ability and will rotate through stations for tumbling, stunting, jumps/cheers. This camp is great for all levels of tumbling and students both with prior cheer experience or none at all! All campers will receive SAU apparel at both sessions!

Session 1         July 10-13   10a.m.-Noon               $85

Session 2         July 15-18   8a.m.-10a.m.            $85

Sign up here:

https://event.formdash.org/2024/sau-spirit-summer/

*discount available for students attending both the cheer and dance camp within the same session!!

Contact Head Coach Alex Newenham with any questions at newenhamalexandra@sau.edu

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