January 27, 2023

Dear Parents,

Let’s Celebrate our Catholic School and Daycare starting Monday, January 30, with a focus on our community. Students will be making cards for parishioners and community members, to encourage parish outreach and responsibility.

On Tuesday, January 31, we will begin the day with our all-school Mass hosted by K5 and Grade 1. Students will get to pick a classroom activity for an afternoon of fun.

Wednesday, February 1 is a celebration of our nation. Some of our students will be on the radio Wednesday morning so tune in to 97.7 to hear what they have to say! It is also the 100^th day of school so be creative and have your child wear something reflecting “100.” In the afternoon will be a Dogs2DogTags presentation. Thank you to Sgt. T for setting this up for us.

Thursday, February 2 is Crazy Day! Crazy clothes attire is encouraged so don’t hold back! We will also celebrate and learn about vocations. Fr. Mark will speak to the students about vocation options and the many ways to be involved in the Catholic Church.

Finally, on Friday, February 3 will be our celebration of faculty, staff and volunteers. We are having a chocolate shower for teachers and staff. If you would like to send in a treat for the teachers or staff members, please do so! K3 through Grade 1 will be going on a field trip and Grades 2-8 will have Pajama Day and a movie with popcorn in the afternoon!

Have a great weekend!

Joan Schlaefer

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

All Mass times are 8:30am unless noted.

January 31 - Mass hosted by Grades K5 & 1

February 7 - Mass hosted by Grades 6 - 8 *NOTE: February 7 Mass will be in the Gym

Mass Schedule

**ATTENTION**

The floors are being refinished in the church beginning after Mass on Sunday, February 5th.

Therefore, the school Mass on Tuesday, February 7th will take place in the gym.

29th - Catholic Schools Week begins

31st - Home & School Meeting - 6pm

1st - 100th Day of School!

9th -

Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30 - 5pm
Open House 5-7pm
School Choice Meeting - 6pm

10th - No School

PRACTICE:

Monday's:

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wednesday's:

6:00pm - 7:30pm

PRACTICE:

Tuesday's:

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Thursday's:

3:30pm - 5:30pm

GAMES:

January 27

AWAY vs. Holy Trinity

B Girls @ 5:30pm

A Girls - BYE

February 3

AWAY vs. Holyland

A/B Girls @ 5:30pm

GAMES:

January 27

AWAY vs. Holy Trinity

B Boys @ 6:30pm

A Boys @ 7:30pm

February 3

AWAY vs. Holyland

B Boys @ 6:30pm

A Boys @ 7:30pm

CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HOME GAMES

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CLASSROOM CHATTER

What's happening around the school?

K3 - We loved playing in the snow on Snowman day. We practiced our buttoning skills on wear something with a button day.
K4 - We learned about symmetry. Logan's butterfly turned out Great! We also had a coloring contest and Maverick won! Way to go Maverick!
K5 & G1 - In Science, K5 and 1st grade is learning about living things and we planted seeds.
G2 & 3 - We built dams with different materials. We wrote "Steps to Building a Snowman" stories. We also brought in 100 pieces of cereal in a Ziploc bag to see what 100 looks like.
G4 & 5 - We finished creating the Solar System. Check out our awesome work!
G6 - 8 - Father Neil came into the classroom on Thursday to spend time with the students discussing anything and everything. Did you know when Father Neil was a kid he used to ride his bike on the cement roof of his garage? I'm thinking DANGER!!!! Do not try this at home!

CALENDAR OF CASH WINNERS

1/27 - Craig Thull

1/26 - Kathy Mattefs

1/25 - Sami Berland

1/24 - Keceli Family

1/23 - Larry Sabish

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS!

SAVE THE DATE!

MARCH 18, 2023

Dinner catered by Crave

Doors open at 5pm

Online, Silent and Live auctions,

50/50 raffles and so much more!

Cabin Fever Website

WISCONSIN PARENTAL CHOICE PROGRAM

2023 - 2024 SCHOOL YEAR

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.

Enrollment into the Wisconsin Choice Program starts February 1 and closes April 21, 2023, for the 2023-2024 school year. 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. An informative parent meeting about School Choice will be in the cafeteria on

Thursday, February 9^th at 6:00 PM

Eden Junior Athletic Association 2023 Baseball Program Registration is now open for 2023 EJAA Baseball and Softball

To register go to: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/352224

Long Lake Youth Baseball Registration

Registration deadline is March 18, 2023

SCRIP ORDERS!

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Please contact the school office to report late arrivals, early outs and absences. YOU CANT 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: $75.70

(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.