Wednesday Email 9/25/24

Week at a Glance:

Wed., Sept. 25

See You at the Pole 2:10 

Sacrament Prep Night for 2^nd Graders – 6:15 Media Center

Thurs., Sept. 26

Fri., Sept. 27

6^th grade bake sale - $.50 per item

2-hour early dismissal at 12:55

Sat., Sept. 28

Block Party 5:30 – 8:30

Sun., Sept. 29

Mon., Sept. 30

Tues., Oct. 1

Panther Perk Day – Orders turned in today will earn an out of uniform day on 10/11

School Pictures for 3yoTTH, 4yoAM and PM, TK, and K-8

Wed., Oct. 2

School Pictures for 3yoMW preschool only

ITEMS IN WEDNESDAY FOLDER (AND/OR ATTACHMENTS)

SPS

Panther Perk Order Form (in folders)

School Picture QR Code (attached)

Block Party Flyer (attached)

SYATP Flyer (attached)

Miss Goldens After School Club Flyer (attached)

SPC

Middle School Youth Nights Flyer (attached)

AHS

Rising Knights Wrestling (attached)

OTHER

Putnam Flyer (attached)

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DEADLINES/DUE DATES

Oct. 1 – Panther Perk Orders due for out of uniform on 10/11

LINKS

Before and After Care Registration Link

PE uniforms (4-8 gr) or Uniform Approved Sweatshirts (K-8)

H&S Volunteer Survey

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NEW INFO

SCHOOL PICTURES

Picture Day coming up on Tuesday, Oct. 1 (and Wednesday, Oct. 2 for 3yoMW Preschool only)! Please note the attached flyer has errors on it regarding preschool. You can use the QR code on the picture to register to be notified when pictures go online. 

Students may be out of uniform for picture day.

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HOME AND SCHOOL UPDATE

***The October Home and School Meeting has been moved to Monday, October 7^th at 6 pm in the St. Paul Library. This meeting is open to all parents. If you are interested in getting involved in the Home and School Association please join us!***

The block party is quickly approaching and will be this coming Saturday. If you have not already submitted an RSVP and purchased wristbands, please do so at https://tinyurl.com/SPSBlockParty22. Wristbands purchased after 9/24 may be picked up at the block party.

We are still in need of a lot of parent volunteer help! This is a great way to get some volunteer hours in for the year. We have added shorter shifts to the sign-up genius, so even if you can only help for an hour or two, your participation is greatly appreciated! Sign up to volunteer here

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A45ACAA2CAA8-block1

We are also looking for donations to the cake walk. Homemade or store-bought items are all great! Sign up at the following link for donations.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A45ACAA2CAA8-cake1

PREPURCHASED wristbands for the block party will come home tomorrow or Friday. PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHILD’S BACKPACK BEFORE COMING TO THE BLOCK PARTY ON SATURDAY.

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NEW 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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STILL CURRENT

SEE YOU AT THE POLE

See You at the Pole (SYATP) is a global day of student prayer that takes place annually on the fourth Wednesday of September. It's a student-led event where students gather at their school's flagpole to pray for their friends, families, teachers, school, and nation. Our SYATP will be next Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 2:10 on the West Playground if you would like to join us.

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AFTER SCHOOL CLUB FOR KGN – 2^ND GRADES

New this year! Miss Golden is excited to announce a new after school club for K-2nd graders. Miss Golden’s After School Club is designed to be an enriching after school program where students will get to explore the world and tap into their creativity by listening to stories, creating crafts, completing science experiments, and much more! This club is open to any students in grades K-2 and there is no commitment. We will meet Monday afternoons from dismissal time to 4:15, with the option of having your child be walked to Aftercare at 4:15 if you need more after school coverage. Come once or sign up for every class each month, it’s up to you, your child, and schedule to decide! Each class will be $15 which covers a snack, cost of materials, and the lesson. Our first class will meet September 30th. Please email Miss Golden for more information and to get signed up

kathryn.golden@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us

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MASS JOURNAL

Are you looking to get more out of each Sunday Mass? Do you want a beautiful space to be able to journal about the Sunday Mass readings or homilies? Saint Pauls is organizing a group order for the 2024-2025 Every Sacred Sunday Mass journals. Every Sacred Sunday Mass journals contain the Sunday and Solemnity readings for the liturgical year, journaling space for prayer requests, and space to reflect on the readings or write notes about the Homily. These Mass journals are loved by men and women alike. By ordering with our group, you save 20% off the journal. To order, please use the Google Form below. Orders are due September 30th. For any questions, please email Kat Golden at kathryn.golden@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us 

Click here to order:

https://forms.gle/QtepV3fb6Dphxmpp6

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BAPTISM PREP CLASS

Monday, September 23 ~ 6:30 pm ~ McEleney Hall

St. Paul’s offers a Baptism preparation class for first time parents and parents who are having their first child baptized at St. Paul’s. Please contact Madeline Dudziak for more information at 952.240.5452 or davstpauldre@diodav.org. You can RSVP to the parish office at davstpaul@diodav.org. The October class will be offered on the 14th.

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HOUSEHOLDS OF FAITH

Join us on Wednesday, October 9

Adoration 4:30 pm

Mass 5:30 pm

Meal 6:00 pm

and Faith Sharing at 6:30 pm

Don’t forget to RSVP to the parish office! You can scan the QR code now! We would like a headcount for food.

We need volunteers to help with our meal prep and clean up.

Please email Sara Sieren at sarasieren3771@gmail.com for more information!

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PET BLESSING

On the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi we will be having a Pet Blessing. Be on the lookout for more information to come! October 4

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KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS

From the Free-Throw Contest to cooking all of the hamburgers and hot dogs at the Back-to-School Block Party, the Knights of Columbus help our school and many other parish organizations with their mission. Follow them on Face Book at https://www.facebook.com/StPaulKofC to learn more about what the Knights of Columbus do for our Catholic community.

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CUB SCOUTS

Are your kids ready for a year filled with adventure, fun, and new friendships? If so, Cub Scout Pack 20 is the place to be! We’re gearing up for an exciting year of camping, hiking, games, and so much more. Whether your child loves exploring the outdoors or trying new things, we have something for everyone.

Why Join Cub Scouts?
• Adventure: From campouts to nature hikes, every day is a new adventure!
• Friendship: Make new friends and be part of a tight-knit community.
• Skills: Learn valuable life skills and build confidence along the way.
• Fun: Our activities are designed to be engaging and fun for all ages.

Ready to get started? Join Cub Scouts today at Beascout.org

For more information, feel free to reach out to us at iapack20cubmaster@gmail.com. We can’t wait to welcome you to the pack and start the adventure together!

See you soon!

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RISING KNIGHTS WRESTLING CLUB

Looking for Girls and Boys to join for the 2024-2025 Season. 

Registration can be done online:  https://forms.gle/tE9Ns28KVqmjqBab7

Or In Person - Tuesday 10/22 and Wednesday 10/23 from 5:00-6:30pm at the Assumption Wrestling Room in the SW corner of the upper level of the gym. 

$100 for 1^st Wrestler, $50 for each additional Wrestler in the family.  Fees include a free Club T-Shirt. 

Not sure if wrestling is for you?  Come to one, two, or even all 3 of our FREE Beginner Open Mats on 10/22, 10/24, and 10/29 from 5:30-6:30pm

In Season Practices:

Monday and Wednesday - Boys 3^rd - 8^th - 5:30pm-7:00pm

Tuesday and Thursday - K - 2^nd - 5:30pm-6:30pm

Tuesday and Thursday - GIRLS K - 8^th - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Questions - Contact  RisingKnightsWC@gmail.com

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