Wednesday Email
May 7, 2025
Next Week at a Glance:
Wed., May 7
Best Day Ever Prize distribution
4A Band testing
Thurs., May 8
Out of Uniform for Panther Perks
4B Band testing
Fri., May 9
Please send flowers to school kitchen
May Crowning 9:30
Spring Fling (6-8 grades) 12 - 2
Sat., May 10
Sun., May 11
Mon., May 12
High School Seniors cap and gown visit to Kindergarten 2:00
Tues., May 13
Wed., May 14
ITEMS IN WEDNESDAY FOLDER (AND/OR ATTACHMENTS)
SPS
St. Paul’s Park Social Night Flyer (attached)
Fun in the Sun Flyer (attached)
Panther Perk Order Form (attached)
SPC
VBS Registration (attached)
Pray Ball Flyer (attached)
Pray Ball QR Code (attached)
AHS
Choir Concert Flyer (attached)
Joe Ewen Basketball Camp
OTHER
Rally for Reid Football Camp Flyer
Rally for Reid Spirit Camp Flyer
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DEADLINES/DUE DATES
VBS – May 16
LINKS
Before and After Care Registration Link
PE uniforms (4-8 gr) or Uniform Approved Sweatshirts (K-8)
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NEW INFO
ESA
ESA applications are open!
Please take the time to apply now! Don’t wait until June or you may miss out!
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.
June 30, 2025 – ESA Applications Close. LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Late July – September 30, 2025 – Parents must log in to their Odyssey account and approve fall tuition as submitted by their child’s school. If this is not done by September 30th, your student will forfeit their ESA for the entire school year.
Mid-December thru January 31, 2026 – Parents must return to their Odyssey account to approve spring tuition. This is required to retain the approved ESA for 2nd semester.
Family Tuition Plan: If your tuition is above the ESA amount you may be able to qualify for additional tuition assistance through the Family Tuition Plan. This state subsidized program is limited to Iowa families with total income of less than 400% of poverty.
The application for the FTP is available at: www.assumptionhigh.org/familytuitionplan.
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LOST AND FOUND
Mrs. VanCamp has gone through all of the lost and found items and put them out on a table in the hallway. If you are missing any items, please stop by to look. Any items left on the last day of school will be donated.
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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
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MAY CROWNING
May Crowning is Friday, May 9, at 9:30 AM in the Church. Please send flowers to the school kitchen so they may be placed around the Blessed Virgin Mary during the program.
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STILL CURRENT
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 5th -9th. Let’s make a special week for our teachers and
staff! There are lots of opportunities to volunteer or donate to show our appreciation or our teachers!
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/2S5JXNK7
THURSDAY MAY 8 TH – TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCH
FRIDAY MAY 9 TH – DESSERT BAR
Let’s end the week on a sweet note. Sign up to drop off a dessert and we will have a kitchen full of
sweet treats for our staff! If you are able to drop off a donation, please sign up on the sign-up genius
link above. Drop off all dessert donations to the front office by 8 am Friday morning.
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BEST DAY EVER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
A huge thank you to the St. Paul Community for participating in the Best Day Ever fundraiser. We raised over $52,000 through the fundraiser and sponsorships. This money will be used to install security film on first floor classroom windows to add an extra level security for our school. Proceeds also support Home and School efforts to provide extra resources and funding to students and teachers.
To celebrate the student’s hard work fundraising they will enjoy a day of inflatables outdoors at the
Best Day Ever Celebration on Wednesday May 21st.
Parent Volunteers are needed to supervise this event and make sure everyone has a safe and fun
day. Please check out the sign-up genius link and sign up for a time slot if you can help on the Best
Day Ever!
Sign up to volunteer for the Best Day Ever here:
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FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Field day will be on Thursday, May 29. Mr. Bevins is looking for six to eight volunteers to help with Kindergarten – 3rd grade stations from 8:00AM – 11:00AM. Volunteers must have completed CMG training and had a background check as required for the Diocese. If you are able to help, please email noah.bevins@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us.
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEXT YEAR
Parents - it's time to buy your 1st Day School Supplies.
I know it seems early, but before you know it, summer will be here. It's important you order your supplies before it's too late or supplies run out. Start the school year with the exact supplies your teacher requested, and give your child the confidence they need to conquer next year! Get them today before it's too late!
USE THIS LINK TO ORDER: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/40081
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FUN IN THE SUN
June 9-13, 2025
9 am-12 pm
Ages 4-4th grade
Fun in the Sun is a fun day camp-like experience designed to allow the kids to have a fun and relaxed experience at their school. Mornings spent with friends and fun activities. Contact Mrs. Darland with any questions you might have.
A signup sheet is attached.
erin.darland@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us
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JOB OPENING IS SMALL BEGINNINGS CHILDCARE
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School Childcare will have one part-time aide position available in Small Beginnings daycare next school year working with preschoolers. The hours are flexible but would need to include every Monday and Wednesday afternoon until 5:30, or when the last child leaves for the day.
If you enjoy working with children in a Christian learning environment, please email Director Kelly Salek at Kelly.Salek@st-paul.pvt.k12.ia.us or call Kelly 563-322-2923.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)
Registration is now open for True North VBS!
Registration is now open for St. Paul's True North Vacation Bible School. We are headed off on an Alaskan themed adventure the week of June 23-27 from 8:30 - 11:30 am daily for youth who have finished 3 year old preschool through 4th grade. As we explore the wilderness, we will learn all about how to trust Jesus in a wild world! Registration forms are coming home today in Wednesday folders and are available as an attachment. Forms and payment must be turned in together to secure a spot. Please register by May 16th.
We are also looking for volunteers! All volunteer hours will count towards your Home and School obligation! Please fill out volunteer information on the registration forms.
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PRAY BALL
Please join us on Wednesday July 30 for a Cubs/Brewers game in Milwaukee. We will meet at SP in the morning (Time TBD) for Mass and then we will caravan up to Milwaukee and have a tailgate potluck style lunch before the game at 1:10. Rides can be arranged if needed. There are 50 tickets available for $25 each.
Sign up here:
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RALLY FOR REID CAMPS
Please join us for the 5th Annual Rally for Reid Foundation Football and Spirit Camps on Friday, 6/27 at St. Ambrose University. The foundation is 100% volunteer run and 100% of funds go back to directly supporting families courageously battling pediatric cancer. Contact Krista Eckert (krista.eckert@gmail.com) with any questions! Register here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/rallyforreidcamps2025. See attached flyers for more information.
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RECESS VOLUNTEERS
Please consider signing up to help at recess!
This is a good way to get your home and school volunteer hours done!
Sign up when you are available and Mrs. Pullinger will help get you any training you need to get started!
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