April 14, 2023

Dear Parents,

Can’t help but praise God for this beautiful weather!

We are getting into crazy season here. Our Spring Concert is almost here! Students in K3 – Grade 3 should wear dress clothes for the 1:30pm and 6:30pm concert (NO jeans, sweat pants/shirts or athletic wear). Grades 4 – 8 will be wearing black and white. Boys should wear black dress pants with a white collared button down shirt and a tie of any color. Girls should wear a black top and pants or a black dress.

The concert will be in the gym on April 26 at 1:30pm and 6:30pm. All children must be in their classrooms by 6:10pm for the evening concert.

Make sure to visit and shop the Book Fair from April 24-April 28! It will be open all week with extended hours on the 26^thso you can shop before and after the concert. Your support is appreciated and helps us purchase books and other items for our library and classrooms. If anyone would like to volunteer to help at the fair, please contact the school office.

The School Advisory Committee is creating an updated security/visitor plan to continue keeping all of our students and staff safe. Please remember that morning drop off times are 8:00am – 8:15am. We want to welcome all parents into our home but need to be diligent in these challenging times. If you are in the building during school hours (8:20am - 3:15pm), you must check in the office. We want to limit the traffic in the school so we have a better eye on who is entering the building at all times. The new policy should be approved soon so please watch for it. Also, please remember to let us know if you are picking up your child early or for an appointment so we can have them ready and be prepared for their departure.

Did you apply for CHOICE? Time is running out so apply ASAP. You must apply by April 20, 2023 for the upcoming school year. It will not be open again until February 1, 2024, so please check it out. We are having great success with our parents qualifying. Did you know CHOICE pays for K4 too? Qualifying income levels are based on the Adjusted Gross Income (Line 11 on Form 1040) and can be found on our website. Spread the word!

Pizza sales have started! We have a goal of $11,000 for our budget. Please help us reach that goal. More information and some fun competition can be found in this newsletter.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Joan Schlaefer

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

All Mass times are 8:30am unless noted.

April 18 - Mass hosted by Grades 4 & 5

April 25 - Mass hosted by Grades 6-8

May 2 - Mass hosted by K5 & Grade 1

May 9 - Mass hosted by Grades 2 & 3

Mass Schedule

21st - All School Field Trip

24th - Pizza order forms due!

24th - 28th - Book Fair

26th - Spring Concert

Click here for details

PIZZA! GARLIC BREAD!

COOKIE DOUGH!

We are winding down the school year and gearing up for our final fundraiser of the year. WE NEED ALL DAYCARE and SCHOOL FAMILIES on board. Stock up for the summer months and buy/sell those pizzas!

We are having a friendly competition for this sale. Check out these prizes and get selling!

Please collect all money due when taking orders.

Cash or checks made payable to: St. Matthew School

Important dates to remember:

Monday, April 24 – Orders due. Please turn in the form to the school office with payments.

Saturday, May 13 – Order pick-up. Time and location TBD.

Order online here!

FUNDRAISER CONTEST:

TOP SELLER in DAYCARE (min. of $1500 in sales) - 1 FREE WEEK of SUMMER or FALL DAYCARE
TOP SELLING CLASSROOM - PIZZA and ICE CREAM Party for the classroom
TOP SELLING SCHOOL FAMILY (min. of $1500 in sales) - $200.00 TUITION CREDIT
TOP SELLING EMPLOYEE (min. of $750 in sales)- LUNCH FOR 1 WEEK, from a local restaurant of choice.

CALENDAR OF CASH WINNERS

4/3 - Richard Larson

4/4 - Fred Batzler

4/5 - Craig Thull

4/11 - Janet Melzer

4/12 - Helen Lavrenz

4/13 - Angela Schickert

4/14 - Pam Gruber

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS!

FUN AT SCHOOL!

K3 - Yoga and Show and Tell

Grades 4 & 5 enjoyed the beautiful weather and walked to Columbus Parc to look for abiotic and biotic items. Ask them what they found!

The CSVM put on a "no-talent" talent show for Serenity Villa on April 5th.

WISCONSIN PARENTAL CHOICE PROGRAM

2023 - 2024 SCHOOL YEAR

APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSES APRIL 20, 2023

All current and new students to our school, entering all grades except K3, are eligible to apply for the next two years since we are new to the program. After the initial two years, only students entering K4, K5, and transferring from another school may apply.

The Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) is a voucher program that was launched in 2013. The program allows students whose families meet certain income qualifications the ability to attend a participating private or religious school of their choice, tuition free. School Choice Wisconsin is the state’s premier education advocacy organization. The mission is to empower parents by advocating for high- quality options in education. Your child, your choice. This is the best way to truly provide an opportunity for each child to secure an education best tailored to his/her individual needs, strengths, and weaknesses.

Check out the information on our website

2023 Summer School Booklet for the Campbellsport School District

SCRIP ORDERS!

Check out the order form for great options. Click here for all vendors. Download the RaiseRight app for instant e-cards and access to exclusive special deals!

Please contact the school office to report late arrivals, early outs and absences. YOU CAN TEXT US TOO!
Please return the "Parent Pack" envelopes to school.
Update the office with any changes in contact information.
Smile more, worry less
Sign up to volunteer! We love parents too!

DID YOU KNOW?

You can help St. Matthew School earn money by scanning your grocery receipts. If you don't have time or the app, send them to school and we will scan them for you!

Current earnings: $95.90

(Jul 2022 - Jun 2023)

Learn how here

DON'T HAVE THE APP YET?

Once you download the Box Tops app, you'll be able to scan your store receipts and earn cash for our school! The app automatically finds participating products on your receipts and instantly adds cash to our school's online account.