Wednesday Email
October 16, 2024
Week at a Glance:
Wed., Oct. 16
Thurs., Oct. 17
Hosting Games in Gym
Fri., Oct. 18
Fall Fling – 6-8 grade 11:00 – 1:30
1st grade Read & Feed 2:15
Sat., Oct. 19
Sun., Oct. 20
Mon., Oct. 21
7th Grade Tech Day 9:30 - 11
Tues., Oct. 22
SAU Honor Band
Wed., Oct. 23
All School Rosary 8:30 – 9:15 Church
AHS Fall Info Knight 5:30
ITEMS IN WEDNESDAY FOLDER (AND/OR ATTACHMENTS)
SPS
Trunk or Treat Flyer (attached)
Panther Perk Order Form (attached)
Ladies Night Bingo Flyer (attached)
SPC
AHS
OTHER
SPS Scout Trivia Night Flyer (attached)
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DEADLINES/DUE DATES
LINKS
Before and After Care Registration Link
PE uniforms (4-8 gr) or Uniform Approved Sweatshirts (K-8)
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NEW INFO
ALL SCHOOL ROSARY
Please join us next Wednesday, October 23 at 8:30 AM in church to say an all-school rosary! This is a wonderful way to start the day!
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HOME AND SCHOOL NEWS
TRUNK OR TREAT
Home and School would like to invite all school families and all parish members to Trunk or Treat on Friday October 25th! This is a fun event for the whole family! There is no cost for this event. Sign up to trick or treat, or to hand out candy. Kids remember to dress up in your favorite costume and bring a bag to collect goodies! Please RSVP Here
PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
The SPS Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest and New Spooky Story Contest
All children at SPS are invited to participate in the annual pumpkin decorating contest on October 31st at school. Children will enter their pumpkins in to be judged with fellow classmates. Each class will view pumpkins and be able to vote for their favorite from each grade level. Please encourage your students to create their own artistic visions.
Pumpkin Drop Off will take place on October 30th in Denning Hall from 4-6.
New this year for students in 4-8th grade is the Spooky Story Contest, students can submit a story of their own creation until October 25th and the winner from each grade will be announced on October 30th!
Stories can be turned into the office and should include a title, author name, and grade.
We are awaiting your ghoulish creations!!!!!
Have any questions please reach out to Erin Haluska @ erinturner26@gmail.com
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CONFERENCES
Please sign up for your child(ren's) conference with his/her teacher at the link below. (Please make sure you select the correct teacher).
3yo Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten students will conference in February, but 4yo Preschool will have similar conference times as K-8.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TwwjQC-oQm0m5HUa47MbkrqVseHe7Q5kcLl8UdT2cVM/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any questions, please email your child's teacher.
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LADIES NIGHT BINGO
Get your dobbers ready because it is getting close to LADIES NIGHT BINGO!
Thursday November 14th, Ladies Night Bingo in Denning Hall with doors opening at 5:00 pm and Bingo starting at 6pm. This a BYO event and prizes will be awarded for the most festive table. Get your tickets today for only $20, prices will go up to $25 after November 1st. Completed forms can be turned in to the school’s office. Want to reserve a full table for 7-10 people or have any other questions contact Katie Oswald 815-931-1287. Register online here: Ladies Bingo Night 2024 - Google Forms
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NO FLU SHOTS AT SCHOOL THIS YEAR
We have just learned Genesis Flu Free Clinics are no more. We will not be having flu shots at school this year. Please make sure to get your child’s flu shot at your physician’s office, or several pharmacies offer them.
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CAMP SHALOM OPEN HOUSE
Camp Shalom is excited to invite you to an Open House on November 3rd from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at the camp. Explore our beautiful grounds, witness the progress on the new Health/Retreat Center, dubbed the Shalom Lodge, and enjoy a variety of fun activities for both adults and children. Come connect with our community and experience the wonder of Camp Shalom!
We have made amazing strides towards the future of Camp Shalom! While at the Open House, meet the team and bring any questions you have about pre-registration for next summer and upcoming events like Shalomsgiving in November and Winter Camp in February. These fun weekend camps are great experiences that will give campers, whether new or seasoned, a taste of camp life.
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STILL CURRENT
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!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FAFAB29A5F5C34-51998819-october
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TRIVIA NIGHT
Join us for a family friendly, all ages trivia night on Saturday, November 16th hosted by the Boy Scouts. Doors will open at 5:30 after mass and trivia will start at 6:15 p.m. Questions will be geared for every age group from Bluey, to Taylor Swift, to Elvis and everything in between. Show up by yourself, with friends or with your family and join a table or email Amy Murphy to reserve a table for up to10 people. Cost is $5 per person at the door. Feel free to bring your own food and drinks or buy a walking taco and drink for $5. We will also have pop, water and desserts for sale. To reserve a table and/or food please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/XdwWbF76bYSFivwx6
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JOB OPENINGS
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School Childcare currently has one full time aide position and one part time aide position available in Small Beginnings daycare working with preschoolers. Please see times listed below.
1. Full time 10-5:30pm
2. Part time 2:30/3-5:30pm
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 at 563-322-2923.
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AFTERCARE SIGN UP
If you need to sign up for aftercare, please use this new link:
https://schools.procareconnect.com/form/1bcce744-9059-4d8e-8f52-9fcd365257e6
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AFTERCARE AND SMALL BEGINNINGS CLOSING EARLY ON 10/25
Aftercare and Small Beginnings will be closing at 4:30 on Friday, October 25 for Trunk or Treat.
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