St. Matthew Elementary Jaguar Journal
September 11, 2020
St. Matthew Elementary
Jaguar Journal
This week's to-do list:
- Enjoy your weekend! Hopefully the rain lets up soon!
- Wash those masks so they are ready for a full week!
- Get your SCRIP orders in for next week; DUE BY 10AM on Monday
PAWSITIVE STUDENTS
Each week we like to recognize students who go above and beyond to show positive interactions while at St. Matthew School. Here are this week's PAWSITIVE students...keep up the great work!
--Quinn Synder
--Bella Miranda
--Kamryn Waddell
--Gracelynn Frahm
--Tanner Vermie
--Reagan Rosteck
--Sawyer Tinkham
--Gavin Ireland
--Nash Mealhow
--Evan Thuente
--Garrison Miller
--Lucas Harken
--Addison Marraback
--Harper Mohwinkle
--Griffin Frisby
--Braden Funke
One of the amazing things about St. Matthew is our ability to enter into prayer in times of need. Today during morning prayer, I shared information with students to help them understand the magnitude of 9/11. Then, to honor the lives lost and to pray for all those in need, as a school, we entered into prayer through the Hail Mary at the following times:
- 8:46AM - north tower was struck
- 10:28AM - north tower collapsed
We realize the other times of 9:30AM, 9:37AM, 9:59AM, and 10:07AM as important milestones as well. Today we teach about and remember all those affected by this horrific day.
Grandparent's Day - Sunday, Sept. 13th
Today would have been our celebration of Grandparent's Day here at St. Matthew School, and for that I am saddened. This is one of the many great traditions at St. Matthew; one we all truly enjoy. Getting to see all the grandparents and grandfriends with their grandchild(ren) through the celebration of mass is heartwarming. While we cannot celebrate together today, we will hold our grandparents in prayer as we honor them this weekend.
We will look to reschedule this event when it is safe to gather. Thank you grandparents for the important role you play in your grandchildren's life.
The SCRIP Program Returns
Why: We are beginning the SCRIP program at St. Matthew as we continue to search for creative ways to help families ensure that tuition is affordable. SCRIP has a history in many of the other Xavier Catholic Schools and has been done with great success, providing a sizable tuition benefit to families, as well as an income generator for the St. Matthew community. The best part about this program, it does not require that you sell anything or spend additional dollars. Instead, this program operates through the purchase and use of gift cards for the stores that you already shop at.
Who: This program can be used by you, the parent/guardian, but can also be shared with family and friends; these individuals can indicate that the proceeds from their purchase be applied to your child' tuition account at any Xavier Catholic School. A form indicating whose account should be credited is attached here, please make sure we have this on file for anyone purchasing SCRIP through St. Matthew. If we receive an order and do not have this information, we will reach out and ask the individual requesting SCRIP to complete the form.
What: You can purchase gift cards 2 ways:
- ScripNOW - after you check out, this electronic gift card will be in "Your Wallet" on the dashboard screen. You can print and use whenever you would like.
- Physical card - these orders will be processed on Monday at 10AM and delivered on Thursday via your preferred method as indicated on the Scrip Form
When: Now through the school year!
Where: Initially, SCRIP is available online through the link below; however, in the coming months you will be able to purchase some local SCRIP gift cards, in person, in the main foyer at St. Matthew Elementary School. More details to come, stay tuned.
How: Here is how this program works:
- Shop online (or in person, when available) for gift cards.
- You will notice when you select a gift card, there will be a percentage indicated; this is the amount that is split 50/50 with you and St. Matthew.
- The system keeps track of this amount and at the end of the reporting cycle, we will send you a final statement that includes the amount of tuition benefit you will receive for the following school year; in this case 2020-2021.
Important Note:
- All physical gift orders in our system by Monday at 10AM will be processed for the week; anything submitted after this time will be processed the following week
- Orders that were processed on Monday and gift cards will be delivered via your preferred method (as indicated on the form) on Thursday of that same week
Step #1 - Register to Join SCRIP
Please make sure you complete the following registration steps prior to next Tuesday:
- Go to: ShopWithScrip.com or click the link below
- Click on Join A Program
- Enter Enrollment Code: 6DA5ACAD63825
- Create your own personal username and password
- Enter your account information, email address and create security questions
- Click Register
- Register your phone
- Sign-up for online payments - click Sign Up Now
- You have 2 options: Instantly Link Bank Account OR Manually Add Bank Account - you choose which works best for you
- Create a PIN - you will use this at checkout
You are now able to shop away!
Hy-Vee Receipts - Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who turned in their Hy-Vee receipts last year. The total coming back to our school is $3,150.00, half in cash, half in gift cards! Hy-Vee is again offering their Cash 4 Students contest! Save your Hy-Vee receipts to earn money for St. Matthew. $1 will be earned for every $200 collected in receipts! Coming Soon - Classroom competition for receipts. Start collecting and saving today!
Thank you to everyone who turned in their Hy-Vee receipts last year. The total coming back to our school is $3,150.00, half in cash, half in gift cards! Hy-Vee is again offering their Cash 4 Students contest! Save your Hy-Vee receipts to earn money for St. Matthew. $1 will be earned for every $200 collected in receipts! Coming Soon - Classroom competition for receipts. Start collecting and saving today!
First Parent's Association Meeting!
Please consider attending the first PA meeting!! We are looking for fresh new ideas for activities for the upcoming 2020/2021 school year!
-Monday, September 14th, 2020 6:00pm (approx. 40 minutes)
-Zoom (see details below)
-Be patient with us as we figure this stuff all out :-)
-Questions? Please contact Laura Gavin - lauradlipinski@gmail.com or at passociation@stmatthewcr.org
Agenda:
Agenda:
Introductions
Prayer
Treasurer's report
Old business
New business
Announcements
--Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72186691111?pwd=OWl5RVc1a0RTTDExTXhJS1BqeGkzdz09
Meeting ID: 721 8669 1111
Passcode: Jaguars
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72186691111?pwd=OWl5RVc1a0RTTDExTXhJS1BqeGkzdz09
Meeting ID: 721 8669 1111
Passcode: Jaguars
1st Day School Supply - Feedback Wanted
Did you order a Back to School supply kit from 1st Day School Supply? Please let us know what you thought on this 3 question survey.
https://forms.gle/Xa1bDwWFehZfpG2r6
September Lunch Help
The St. Matthew Cafeteria needs your help again this school year with monitoring students during lunch. Duties will include helping students during lunch service and cleaning and disinfecting tables between services. Volunteers will report to the office to sign in and have their temperature taken. A mask must be worn.
(2 volunteers per shift)
11:00am - 11:45am -- Jr.K & K
11:35am - 12:20pm -- 1st and 2nd
12:10pm - 12:55pm -- 3rd, 4th, 5th
Catholic Mutual Group training must be completed. Find the information here: https://cmgconnect.org/
(2 volunteers per shift)
11:00am - 11:45am -- Jr.K & K
11:35am - 12:20pm -- 1st and 2nd
12:10pm - 12:55pm -- 3rd, 4th, 5th
Catholic Mutual Group training must be completed. Find the information here: https://cmgconnect.org/
Increasing Enrollment Means Another Teacher Needed at St. Matt's!
Due to enrollment growth and social distancing measures we are adding a member to our staff. St. Matthew Elementary is looking to hiring a 5th grade teacher. If you or anyone you know is interested, please have them reach out to aconlon@stmatthewcr.org or call 319-362-3021; you will have an amazing co-teacher and fellow staff members!
Due to enrollment growth and social distancing measures we are adding a member to our staff. St. Matthew Elementary is looking to hiring a 5th grade teacher. If you or anyone you know is interested, please have them reach out to aconlon@stmatthewcr.org or call 319-362-3021; you will have an amazing co-teacher and fellow staff members!
Saints Baseball - Registration for the 2021 Season is Underway
Saints Baseball is the youth feeder organization for the Xavier Saints. The Saints Baseball program offers the opportunity to play on either competitive or recreational baseball teams in a fun/Catholic environment. Our program has our own baseball fields and also offers an indoor practice facility.
Registration for the 2021 Saints Baseball season is underway and teams are filling up quickly.
Age Groups:
- 7U - Coach Pitch for Pre-K, Kindergartners and 1st graders
- 8U - 2nd grade
- 9U - 3rd grade
- 10U - 4th grade
- 11U - 5th grade
- 12U - 6th Grade
- 13U - 7th Grade
- 14U - 8th Grade
To register,
- Go to: https://active.leagueone.com/Olr/Pages/Welcome.aspx?ClubId=16152
- If you have registered with us before, you can use the same login and password as last year
- If you have not registered with us in the past or if you've forgotten your registration information, please click on Create Account
For questions, please email saintsbaseball2013@gmail.com
Go Saints!
Jason Miller
Saints Baseball Treasurer
St. Matthew Parish News
Catholic Charities with the help of St. Matthew Parish, Metro Catholic Outreach, Hot Meals USA, HACAP, HUPP Toyota Lift and the Cedar Rapids community will distribute USDA produce and meat from Hot Meals USA on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you are in need or know of someone who is, please stop by.
If you would like to volunteer to help, sign up here >>>https://bit.ly/3hxX4Hp
St. Matthew YouTube Channel
Check out the St. Matthew YouTube channel, they have been putting out some amazing videos that allow you to stay connected to the parish and our faith, while also providing an opportunity to virtually attend weekend mass.
Upcoming Birthdays
September 5--Addison Marraback
September 6--Lindzey Jeffrey
September 6--Zara Murray
September 8--Fiona Hepker
September 8--Raeann Negro
September 8--Hazel Woods
September 9--Teresa Tyler
September 10--Kamryn Waddell
September 17--Nathaniel Coates
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