Principal Post
May 21, 2025
Principal Post
May 21, 2025
Dear Parents,
There are two important items to pay attention to today. The first is the parish survey regarding a Fine Arts addition to the school which would create additional space to increase our preschool programs and daycare. The second item is the reminder to apply for the ESA. All K-8 Iowa students are eligible.
We'd LOVE your feedback...
The leadership of St. Paul the Apostle Parish is committed to making our school a nurturing space for students, families, and staff and is a source of pride for our parish community. While our focus at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School will always be on student learning and forming young disciples, we have important challenges ahead. Prior studies and a current review of our facilities have identified that a significant investment is needed soon. Before we finalize plans, parish leadership would like input from you. Please take a few minutes to complete the parish survey below by Friday, May 23. Results will be shared at a town hall meeting in June.
https://www.stpaulcatholicparish.org/2025survey
Historic Eucharistic Pilgrimage
A historic cross-country pilgrimage is coming to eastern Iowa this spring, offering a rare and moving opportunity to reflect on faith, community, and the presence of Christ. The 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will pass through the Diocese of Davenport from May 21 to 23, with events planned in Burlington, Mount Pleasant, Washington, Riverside, Iowa City, and Davenport.
· Thursday, May 22: Sacred Heart Cathedral
o 5:30 – 7:00 PM Potluck Dinner
o 7-8 PM Holy Hour with Vespers
o 8-9 PM Confessions
· Friday, May 23: St. Anthony Church
o 7-11 AM Exposition, Adoration, Benediction
o 10:00 AM Rosary
o 12:05 – 12:30 PM Mass and Pilgrims depart for Dubuque.
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. See attached flyer for more information and 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 28
· Best Day Ever Celebration
May 29
· Field/Fun Day
May 30
· Kindergarten Graduation
· 8th Grade Graduation
· Last Day of School – 2 Hour early dismissal
NOT NEW BUT IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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
