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Mar 20-24, 2017
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Celebrating 40 years!
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A Christian Community Committed to Academic Excellence and Spiritual Growth for Our Children Today
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Welcome back from Spring Break
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We pray you and your family had a chance to rest and recreate!
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Spring Pictures Starts Tomorrow!
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Tuesday, March 21- Pre-K through Kinder students will be able to take their class pictures, Kindergarten graduation pictures, and individual pictures in their best dressed spring attire.
Wednesday, March 22- First- Sixth grade students will be able to take their class pictures, Sixth grade graduation pictures, and individual pictures in their best dressed spring attire.
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Principal-for-a- Day!
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This Thursday, March 23, we will be honored to have a new Principal on the scene. Miss Alissa Cano, one of our third grade students, will be our principal. She has directed us to wear free-style dress as she has declared this campus to be a "uniform-free" zone on Thursday. At 2:30 pm, we will gather under the pavilion where she will treat us to pizza and ice cream if we mind our manners and are on our best behavior that day. Miss Cano will visit the classrooms throughout the day. She will be out of the office during lunch on official business. Thank you, Miss Cano, for being our principal this Thursday!
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Serving on the Board
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If you are interested in serving on the School Board for a three-year term and committed to meeting monthly, please voice your interest to Mrs. Cantu by calling the school office, or by email at armadilloprincipal@gmail.com.
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Strategic Planning Committee
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The School Board of St. Matthew's Episcopal School is forming a strategic planning committee to develop a five-year plan that will support and nurture the mission of the school. We are looking for a diverse group of folks to serve on this committee; parents, grandparents, teachers, staff, board members, vestry members, church members, and alumni. The term will be a two year term. Meetings will be monthly with focused efforts in between. Please email Mrs. Cantu at armadilloprincipal@gmail.com if you feel called to serve in this capacity.
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Lenten Outreach
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 We are so proud of our Armadillo Community for reaching out to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for our Lenten Service Project. With your love and generosity, St. Matthew's raised $2,233.82 surpassing our $1,500 goal. Thank you! Mr. Armijo's second grade class raised the most donations by bringing in $558.05. Congratulations, Mr. Armijo and Second Grade, your class will be treated to an Olive Garden Pasta Party!
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After-School Music Lessons
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Mr. Garza is offering Tuesday afternoon classes beginning March 21 and running through May 23. Guitar lessons, 3:30-4:25; and Voice lessons, 4:30-5:25 First -Sixth grade students are eligible to register for the class. A maximum of five students per class is the cap. Please come by the office for a course syllabus and a registration form. The ten-week session is $200.
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Girl Scouts at St. Matthew's
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Kindergarten through 6th grade students are invited to join Troop 65. They meet twice a week on Fridays from 7:00-8:30. Their next meeting will be Friday, March 17 in the St. Matthew's Parish Hall. For more information, please call or text Lorena Flores-Hernandez at 956-460-3211.
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AVO Meeting
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 We want to thank AVO for sponsoring the cotton candy and popcorn concessions for our Dr. Seuss Picnic! AVO will hold their next meeting on Friday, March 31 at 8:15 a.m. Parents and grandparents are invited to attend! Your input is valued just as are you!
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Culinary Classes
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Twice a month AVO will sponsor the supplies for our Culinary Classes. Miss Salazar, our Kindergarten teacher, will teach the classes. Thank you AVO and Miss Salazar!
- Wednesday, March 22, from 3:30-4:30, 1st- 6th graders will create sesame noodles and have the opportunity to learn how to master chopsticks.
- Wednesday, March 29, from 3:30-4:30, Pre-K3- Kindergarten students will create "sushi" rolls and also have the opportunity to practice using chopsticks.
The classes are free of charge, but it is a privilege for the students to be able to participate. Their behavior, classwork, and homework habits must consistently meet their teachers' high expectations in order to be eligible to attend. We look forward to their culinary masterpieces!
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Craft Group Invitation for Parents and Grandparents
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The TGIF Crafty Ladies are doubling up the fun. Everyone is invited to join in the fun on Fridays from 11am to 1pm, or on Saturday mornings from 10am to noon in the Parish Hall. Crochet lessons are ongoing. This program is open to adults and children and will continue to benefit the Mujeres Unidas Outreach Initiative. Bring your own craft project or work on one from the craft room supply. Thanks to Alice Ponce and Frances Whitworth for continuing to lead this wonderful group.
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Pre-K2
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We are in the early stages of licensing for our Pre-K2 program which is set to open for the 2017-2018 school year. We are currently accepting registration forms for Pre-K2. Please come by the office and secure your spot. We are limiting enrollment to 16 students for 2017-2018. What a blessing to look forward to welcoming two-year olds to our campus! The registration rate is $200 for March 1- May 31.
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Grade Level Parent Meeting
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Please make plans to attend your child's "current grade level" parent meeting as we delve into the second semester of 2016-2017 and begin planning and looking forward to the 2017-2018 school year.
1st grade parent meeting- Thursday, March 23 @5:30
Kindergarten parent meeting- Thursday, March 30 @5:30
Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 parent meeting- Thursday, April 6 @5:30
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Registration Fees
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March 1- May 31 is $200; June 1-August 31 is $250.
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S.T.E.M. Camp
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 Unfortunately we have ended our partnership with RGV Engineering due to our not meeting the required amount of students per class. If you paid for the full semester, we will submit your names so that RGV Engineering will reimburse your funds. We are so glad that the students were able to enjoy the six weeks of courses that were provided.
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Holy Smoke BBQ
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Our 54th annual Holy Smoke BBQ will take place on Saturday, April 22, with pick-up from 4:00-6:00 pm. Our BBQ plates have a fantastic reputation, but if you haven't yet heard or experienced our BBQ, let me tell you: Each plate is generously filled with over a half pound of smoked sliced top sirloin, smothered with our tangy BBQ sauce, paired with homemade coleslaw, ranch style beans cooked on site in a 50-gallon drum over a fire, buttered corn-on-the-cob, two slices of bread, onions, pickles, and jalapenos. Tickets are $12.50 apiece and that is a delicious deal! We would love to have you assist our efforts by:
- Sponsoring a level on our Stanley the Steer BBQ mascot in the hallway of the school (your family's or business's name will be listed on the back of the t-shirts);
- Selling or buying more tickets than the required 8 tickets;
- Helping with the BBQ preparations the evening before from 5:00-7:00; or the entire night before smoking meat with the men from 7:00 pm Friday to 10:00 a.m. Saturday; or the day of, serving plates from 3:00-6:00 pm; or for clean-up, from 6:00-7:30 pm.
- Tickets will be sent home the week of March 27. T-SHIRT order forms will be available April3.
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Bake Sale
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This week's bake sale is being sponsored by Kindergarten. Please send your child with $2-3 so they may purchase a treat and support the class's fundraising efforts.
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Choir Practice
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CHOIR Practice this Thursday.
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