School Newsletter

January 31, 2025

Calendar Events

Monday, February 3

Enrollment for St. Paul Lutheran Church members begins


Tuesday, February 4

Bookmobile 1:00 p.m.


Friday, February 7

UFCU School Branch


Wednesday, February 5

8th Grade Recognition Night 5:00 p.m.


Sunday, February 9

Choir Grades 5-8 Sing 8:00 a.m. church service


Wednesday, February 12

Preschool Classroom Valentine's Party

Poms Pizza Party 3:00-4:15 p.m.


Thursday, February 13

Half Day - Early Dismissal 11:30 a.m.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Healthy Heart Challenge 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Grade School Classroom Valentine's Party


Friday, February 14

No School

Parent Teacher Conferences


Tuesday, February 18

Enrollment for current St. Paul Lutheran School students and siblings of current students begins


Monday, February 17

No School


Friday, February 21

Half Day Early Dismissal 11:30 a.m.

UFCU School Branch

Spelling Bee 9:30 a.m. (parents welcome)

Sweetheart Family Dance (Preschool-Grade 5) 5:30-7:00 p.m.


Tuesday, February 25

Bookmobile 1:00 p.m.

Pancake Breakfast - Thank You!

The Staff and Teachers would like to thank the St. Paul School and Church Families for attending the Pancake Breakfast in celebration of National Lutheran Schools Week. It is a joy and honor sharing conversation and fellowship with you. Thank you for all that you do to support St. Paul Lutheran School. Principal Matyas would like to give a special thank you to our amazing Culinary Queens: Sheri Lusher, Karen Bass, & Sue Headings –thank you for feeding our hearts and stomachs!

Wild Game Dinner - Thank You!

The St. Paul Youth Group would like to thank everyone for a successful Wild Game Potluck and Auction! Thank you to all the businesses and individuals that donated items and for everyone that brought delicious food to pass. You helped us raise almost $6,000! The proceeds are going to help cover expenses for the 2025 National Youth Gathering in New Orleans this summer.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Y5-8th Grade Winter Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, February 13, from 11:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Friday, February 14, from 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. While St. Paul highly encourages participation for Fall Conferences, Winter Conferences are optional.


If you desire to meet with your student's teacher to discuss academic or behavioral concerns, the sign up can be found below.


Due to scheduling conflicts, Mrs. Guse' (Y5/K), Miss Doan (1st), & Mrs. VanTol (4th) are only available on Friday, February 14. Please contact these teachers, via FastDirect, if the available times do not work with your schedule.

Winter 2025 Parent/Teacher Conferences

Extended Care for Thursday, February 13

Do you need Extended Care on Thursday, February 13 after the early dismissal at 11:30 a.m.? If so, you need to sign up using the online form below, contacting the office, or Mrs. Kramer.


Deadline to register is Friday, February 7! We will need at least 7 children signed up in order to provide care. Please plan to bring a sack lunch from home or order a peanut butter & jelly meal below.

Click here to Sign Up for Extended Care on Thursday, February 13

Family Valentine's Dance

Children Preschool-5th grade and their families are invited to join us for an evening of pizza, pop, dessert, and dancing on Friday, February 21, from 5:30-7:00 p.m.


You will need to purchase your ticket for the dance. Tickets will be available in the office for $14 per family. Please purchase your ticket by Wednesday, February 19, so that we can have enough food and drinks for everyone!


If anyone would like to help decorate or set up for the event, please let Mrs. Lara know!

 

If you are interested in donating you can click here.

2025-2026 Enrollment Packets

Enrollment paperwork for the 2025-2026 school year has been sent home.


You can click here to access the re-enrollment packet.

You can click here to see the 2025-2026 school calendar.

Honoring 8th Grade Students & Parents

On Wednesday, February 5, the 8th grade students and parents will be honored in-between the basketball games. Please be at the school by 5:00 p.m.

Healthy Heart Challenge

Week 6 (July 27-August 2 ) Camp Lu Lay Lea

Over the past couple years, students of St. Paul have enjoyed a week of summer camp at Camp Lu Lay Lea. This summer a number of St. Paul families are hoping to send their campers during Week 6 (July 27-August 2). If you have a student between the ages of 8-14 who might be interested in a Lutheran summer camp experience please consider checking out Camp Lu Lay Lea. https://www.camplulaylea.org

Wellspring Counselor Report

The 8 schools participating in the Wellspring School-Based Counselor were able to meet via Zoom. Please take the time to review the St. Paul School-Based Counselor Report.


Use this School Therapist Referral Form if you are interested in having your student see the counselor. Elizabeth is in our building every other Monday. She will be at St. Paul on Monday, January 13 and 27, and Monday, February 10 and 24.

Mark Your Calendar Early Dismissal 11:30 a.m.

Friday, February 21, 2025

The teachers have an opportunity to receive ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experience) training by a certified teacher during the afternoon of Friday, February 21, for Professional Development. This opportunity is linked to our partnership with our School Counselor via Wellspring. 


Extended Care will be offered on Friday, February 21, starting at 11:30 am. Please mark your calendars and note this schedule change. A reminder will be sent again as the date approaches.

Amazing Grace Donations

The St. Paul 1st and 2nd grade class is adopting Amazing Grace Animal Rescue for Valentine's Day. The class is collecting items from the wish list to benefit the cats and dogs at the rescue. If you'd like to show some love to this great organization, contact Mrs. Dent or simply bring items to her classroom. Donations will be collected until Monday, February 10. Thank you! 

Winter Sports

Basketball A Team Boys (Grades 7-8)

Coach Mr. Andy Wiess

Click here for full game and practice schedule


Basketball A Team Girls (Grades 7-8)

Coach Mr. Justin Garcia

Click here for full game and practice schedule

2024-2025 Choir Dates

Click here for the 1st-8th grade choir schedule for the

2024-2025 school year.

St. Paul Art Room Adventures

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Don’t wait till spring to see what we’re up to in the Art Room!

 

Join us on Facebook in a private group: Art Room Adventures at St Paul

 

Not on Facebook? I’ll occasionally share pics on my Instagram (without kid’s faces) @dutchcreekstudio

 

Our Art Program is growing! Support upcoming projects and activities through our Amazon Wish List

 

Feel free to email me with any questions or to volunteer to help with Art Fair set up! squaretangle@gmail.com

February Hot Lunch Menu

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