On April 01, 2022April 1, 2022

Friday Update: April 1, 2022

InUncategorizedByMichael van der Pauw
Dear St. Matthew’s Elementary School Families
  
It has been a blessing to be back with your children after the break!  We continue to lead your children in activities focused on this Lenten season and are eagerly anticipating the joy that will come with Easter Sunday!

At the end of next week we will launch our Walkathon campaign for the year!  It is our major fundraiser and this year we have some pretty exciting prizes lined up!  Stay tuned for more details!

Sincerely in Christ,
Miss Welsh

BIBLICAL WORDS OF WISDOM:

The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

(Psalm 126)

Dates of Note

Sunday, April 3, 2022:  GRADE 7 CONFIRMATION RETREAT AT LOON LAKE

Wednesday, April 6, 2022:  GRADE 2 PARENT MEETING AT 6:40 PM

Friday, April 8, 2022:  SCHOOL MASS 9:00 AM (LED BY GRADE 7s)

Friday, April 8, 2022: WALKATHON 2022 IS LAUNCHED – PLEDGE SHEETS COME HOME!

Friday, April 8, 2022:  SIGN UP FOR STUDENT LED CONFERENCES BEGINS TODAY VIA ONVOLUNTEER

NEWS FOR THIS WEEK

HOLY THURSDAY RETREAT DAY AND POVERTY LUNCH

On Thursday, April 14, 2022 all staff and students will engage in a day of activities focused on the Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil/Easter Sunday).  Also, on this day all students will participate in a Poverty Lunch.  This means that during lunch eating time all students will receive a bun to eat and drink water.  This is another small sacrifice we can make as a school community as Lent draws to a close.  Please note that students can still bring snacks to school on that day.  Please ensure that your child brings a water bottle to school. Thank you!

LENTEN MORNING MASSES

We will continue our annual Lenten sacrificial tradition of inviting our Grades 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 classes to attend 8:00 am morning Masses during the season of Lent.  Please see below for the scheduled days and time.

April 6:  Grades 2, 3, 4
April 7:  Grades 5, 6, 7

April 11:  Grades 5, 6, 7
April 13:  Grades 2, 3, 4

SPRING PLANT FUNDRAISER

Spring has sprung and there’s no better way to showcase its beauty than supporting St. Matthew’s plant sale. The forms went out this week and are due back on Wednesday, April 6. This year, the selection is outstanding so be sure to take a look. All orders will be ready during after school pick up on April 26, just in time for First Communion AND Mothers’ Day! All proceeds to benefit technology upgrades for our kids. Thank you for your support!

Missing the info and order forms?  Click HERE to gain access!

DAILY HEALTH CHECK

Students and staff are to stay home when sick.  Parents should do a Daily Health Check before sending their child to school – please click on the Daily Health Check image for access to the Thrive app – the most up to date Daily Health Check.  Thank you for doing your part in keeping us all safe!