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Praise God for His guiding hand throughout this school year!
* Praise God for all of the blessings He showered upon us throughout this school year!
* Praise God for our graduating 8th graders! May they continue to "Shine His Light" in their next academic endeavors!
* Please pray for all of the victims of yesterday's floods.
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Thursday, May 21
Last Bedtime Storytime 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 22
L
ast day of instruction
Friday, May 29
Last day for students to submit work
Week of June 15
Report cards will be mailed to your homes
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This year, we are so blessed that Mrs. Terri Thorsell agreed to be our Yearbook Coordinator and Designer! I have seen the rough draft, and it is absolutely beautiful! However, due to COVID-19, the production is a little behind schedule. The good news is that Mrs. Thorsell did receive a tracking number yesterday, so we know that the yearbooks are in route. However, please be aware that many deliveries are taking much longer than originally anticipated. It is our hope that when you return/retrieve items yearbooks will be here!
We will keep you posted!
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Returning and Retrieving Items from the Building
Once Governor Whitmer lifts the necessary mandates, you will receive a very detailed plan regarding how families can return textbooks, library books, uniforms, and any borrowed Chromebooks, as well as retrieve personal items. The St. Matthew Board of Properties has designed a very safe procedure that we will share, once we know the building can officially be open. All procedures are based on CDC guidelines.
More information will be shared when appropriate. Thank you!
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Chromebooks for Future 6th Graders
Parents of future 6th graders will receive information in the very near future regarding Chromebook purchases for next year. Please watch your emails because you will be required to make a quick decision regarding insurance options.
Thank you!
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Last Night for Mystery Bedtime
Story Reader!
For the last eight weeks, we have been enjoying group bedtime stories four times a week. Please come join us tonight at 7:00 p.m. for our very last bedtime story of the school year.
Who Will Tonight's Mystery Reader Be???
HINT: You will often see her in the lunchroom, and she can't wait for school to resume. Often you will see her drinking Diet Cokes; however, she really loves Jesus, her family, and her school, but not artichokes!
Who is it? Join us at 7:00 p.m. and find out. HERE is tonight's code.
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2020/2021
Registration is now open!
With everything that is taking place in the world, we realize that families are facing significant challenges.
As a result, we are offering returning families the option to defer the $200 registration fee to June, if you so desire. Please register here:
As we are planning for the 2020/2021 school year, we ask if you could you please register so we can know our numbers as we begin to purchase materials. If you are not planning on returning, it is extremely helpful to know this information as soon as possible.
Thank you!
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"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the Heavenly Lights." James 1:17
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Talk about a memorable school year! In my thirty-four years of working in education, I think this year will go down in the record books for many reasons!
We began this school year with the motto "Let The Whole World See The Greatness Of Our God", and as I reflect upon this school year, I can see so many opportunities that God gave us to show His love to others...
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Raising over $2,000 during this year's Progressive Dinner for children to receive clean water through the efforts of World Vision
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Continued sponsorship of our Compassion International Child, Virginia
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Grades K - 5 each having International Prayer Partners that visit each other at least four times per year to share cultural and Gospel experiences
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6th - 8th helping the Detroit community as they assisted at Camp Restore
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6th grade helping to repackage food at Forgotten Harvest warehouse
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7th - 8th working at Forgotten Harvest Farm by picking over 14,000 lbs of sweet potatoes to help feed those who are in need of food
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Let's not forget the
miracle
that God gave us healing 5th grader, Braedon, and blessing our Turkey Trot to raise over $10,000 for his medical expenses!
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4th and 5th grade's "Lunch Bags of Love" project that raised an additional $5,000 for Braedon
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145 people attended our traditional Pancakes with Pastors outreach event
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Families making 300 meals for the NOAH Project and 8th graders having the ability to serve those meals to the guests of their Detroit warming facility
And then the pandemic hit, and life took a significant change. But in the midst of this challenging period of history, St. Matthew was still able to let the world see God's love through...
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Delivering toilet paper vases of flowers to the porches of our Shut-ins
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Participating in the "Rise Up and Pray" campaign, which allowed us to pray for 14 local hospitals and their frontline workers and patients
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Making over 140 Yard Signs of encouragement and placing them in loved ones' yards
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Partnering with Thrivent and our congregation to feed over 875 frontline heroes as a way to express gratitude and Godly encouragement
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Writing to our Shut-ins and delivering spring flowers to their porches
And these are just the highlights! Despite all of the challenges that we are currently facing, every day is filled with a multitude of blessings, and for all of them, we give God the glory!
However, we do not want to be naive. We acknowledge significant grieving and adjusting is still occurring. This is not how any of us ever wanted to conclude a school year, and our hearts are breaking in regards to all of the abrupt changes, especially for our 8th graders' conclusion of their final journey at St. Matthew. And yet, we trust God and know that He will get us through this. He promises us in Romans 8:28 where it states "And we know in all things, God will work for good, for those who love Him."
Christain artist, Tauren Wells, is a sixth grade favorite, and his hit song, "Hills and Valleys" brilliantly reminds us that during the mountain top experiences in our lives as well as the low valley experiences, God is always with us and in control. As we await to hear and adhere to future mandates, we find peace in knowing that God will be with us, and we will continue to seek His wisdom and guidance.
On behalf of the entire staff, our hearts are overwhelmed by your love and encouragement throughout the entire school year, but especially during these past nine weeks! We applaud our students for all of their hard work and efforts and look forward to seeing all of you as soon as possible.
Blessings on your summer and stay in the "SON"!
In His Love,
Mrs. Palka
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2020/2021
School Calendar
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| Usually, we reveal all important dates including start dates and holiday schedules in the last School Newsletter. However, with all of the uncertainty that we are currently experiencing, we are unable to provide that information to you for 2020/2021. Currently, Governor Whitmer is designing three specific Tasks Forces. We need to wait to see what information and mandates develop from their efforts before we can develop our own plan. We are also receiving constant briefing and updates from Mr. Travis Grulke, the Superintendent of Michigan Lutheran Schools. As soon as we have clear directions, we will share all of that information with you. |
Lutheran School Teachers
Leading the Way Online!
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When the executive order came for schools to close their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Lutheran school teachers had just one weekend to prepare for online learning. While many schools in our state have struggled to continue what they were doing to keep the students learning, Lutheran schools in the Michigan District, LCMS have been leaders in adapting. Travis Grulke, Superintendent of Schools for the Michigan District, is extremely proud our teachers: "They stepped up and said, 'Let's do this.'"
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Thank You For Being Our Most Successful Form Of Advertisement!
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Did you know that as we track how people hear about St. Matthew, YOU are our most successful form of advertising?
Did you also know that if you refer someone who enrolls, you will receive a $200 credit toward your tuition?
Due to the current "Stay at Home, Stay Safe" mandate, we are unable to meet with interested families, nor schedule tours and/or "shadowing" opportunities. As a result, we are asking you to please help us in our marketing strategies by sharing your experiences with others. As you share your stories, here are the 5 strengths (5 S's) of St. Matthew Lutheran School that might be helpful for others to know:
1. Small class sizes
2. Safe and secure facilities
3. Strong academics
4. Skills cultivated for 21st century learning
5. Spiritual environment
For further information, please contact our Admissions Counselor, Mrs. Julie Lancaster at
[email protected].
Thank you for your efforts to help more children grow academically and spiritually!
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