November 8, 2024

Dear Parents,

We want your voice to be heard! As a parent, you are our PTO (Parent Teacher Organization). We will be offering a Zoom option for all upcoming meetings so stay tuned. The next meeting is Monday, December 16 at 6pm so please plan to Zoom in for our next meeting so your voice can be heard and your ideas shared!

Grandparent’s Day is almost here! We are planning a very special day on Tuesday, November 19 for all the Oma's, Opa's, Granny’s and Grampa’s. We are in need of just 5 more volunteers in the kitchen if you are available between 10 and 2pm, it would be greatly appreciated. Serving the delicious meal is a highlight for the grandparents but we need your help to make it extra special so please email the school office ASAP. Lunch reservations are due Wednesday, November 13 so please make sure your child’s special people are on the list.

We are planning on having the kids sing at the 4pm Mass on December 14 to kick off "Supper with Santa." Permission slips will be coming home soon.

Need a little pick-me-up after a long week? Come to Mass on Saturday's at 4pm and bring the kids! All children are welcome - always!

Have a blessed weekend!

Joan Schlaefer

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

November 12 - Mass hosted by Grades 4 & 5

November 19 - Mass hosted by Grades 2 & 3 (Grandparent's Day)

November 26 - Mass hosted by Grades 4 & 5

Mass @ 8:30am unless noted

18-22 - Scholastic Book Fair

19 - Grandparent's Day

27-29 - Thanksgiving Break/No School

30 - St. Matt's Vendor Market

Upcoming Scholastic Book Fair

November 18-22

Dear Parents and Families:

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health. Here's what you need to know about our upcoming fair:

• Every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly
• You can sign up for Book Fair eWallet, a convenient digital payment account, so your child can shop the Fair cash-free. Grandparents, friends, and others can contribute to the eWallet to help build your home library.

In-Person Fair Dates: November 18-22

Book Fair Homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stmatthewschool5

We can’t wait to see your child at the Fair!

NOTE: The "Shop Now" button will appear when the event opens on November 18, but feel free to browse before then!

*Free standard shipping is available on book-only orders of $25 or more, after all discounts are applied. Free standard shipping (books) must be selected during checkout. Orders containing products other than books are not eligible for this shipping promotion.

CHILD ABSENT?

RUNNING LATE?

Friendly Reminder:

Text the school office 

920-948-4778

920-533-4103 - Office

920-948-4778 - Cell