Principal Post
May 28, 2025
Dear Parents,
I want to thank all of the parents, students, faculty, and staff for making my time at St. Paul’s such a blessed experience. My 40 years in education have all been spent in Catholic schools, and in my 34 years at St. Paul’s it has come to be my faith home and community. I look forward to seeing my former students at Mass on Sunday and at parish activities. Please know I will always keep St. Paul the Apostle School in my prayers. God bless your families.
Just as I end my morning prayer and announcements, I leave you with the same,
“Do your best, and let God take care of the rest!”
Best Day Ever
A separate email will be sent out later today with information about the Best Day Ever that has been moved to Friday. We are still working out details due to Kindergarten and 8th grade graduation.
Totus Tuus
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church is excited to partner with other area parishes and St. Ambrose University to offer Totus Tuus this summer! Totus Tuus is a summer Catholic youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic Faith through evangelization, catechesis, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship. Led by college-aged missionaries, Totus Tuus is a fun way for kids going into grades 1-12 to engage with their faith in a new and deeper way.
· Totus Tuus will take place on the St. Ambrose University campus July 6-11. Click this link to register.
Altar Servers Needed
If your family will be home throughout the summer, join us for Mass on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 am. We are looking for Altar Servers for both Masses during the week. You can sign up on Ministry Scheduler Pro or call Jeanne in the parish office, 563.322.7994
May Dates
May 29
· Field/Fun Day
May 30
· Best Day Ever
· Kindergarten Graduation
· 8th Grade Graduation
· Last Day of School – 2 Hour early dismissal, 12:55 AM
100th Anniversary Celebration
Every SPS family should have received a flier about St. Paul’s 100th Anniversary Celebration in the mail. Our cornerstone was laid in 2025 while our first classes were being held in the church basement.
Please join us for the following:
· Golf Outing, June 13
· All Class Reunion including Mass, school tours and dinner, June 14
· The celebration will continue throughout the 2025-2026 school year!
IMPORTANT: ESA Application Is Open – All Iowa Families are Eligible
The ESA application period is from April 16, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
· To apply, click the following link https://iowa.withodyssey.com/en/odyssey_auth/sign_up.
· If you already have an Odyssey account, click “sign in” below the login box.
· If you do not have access to a computer or otherwise find yourself unable to complete the ESA application independently, you may email martha.korneisel@sccsiowa.org or rose.strickland@sccsiowa.org or call Martha at 563.326.5313 ext. 223 or Rose at 563.326.5313 ext. 269.
Following is a webpage with links to the application, a timeline and FAQ’s. https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/educational-choice/education-savings-accounts#information-for-families
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