May 3rd Newsletter
May 3, 2016
PRAYER FAMILIES
In our prayers this week, we remember the following school families: Rich & Deanne Moon, Shawn & Melissa Carlson, Lori & Michael Bunch, and Kathryn & Brent Katz.
CHAPEL OFFERINGS
Our offerings for April and May will go to the Community Food Pantry. You may send in canned foods, or money. Pantry Items Needed: Sugar, 2 lb. Flour, Chicken Noodle Soup, 5 oz. cans Ham & Turkey, Mixed Vegetables, Carrots, Ketchup, Mustard, Peanut Butter, and Jelly. We have challenged the students to bring in 100 food items. If they meet the goal, they will get rewarded with an extra recess and a snack. Our current total is $218.68 and 120 food items.
INTENT TO RETURN
The tuition & fee schedule for next year and Intent to Return form were sent home last week. Please complete and return the form and Enrollment Fee as soon as possible. REMINDER: The fee increased this Monday, May 2nd!
UPCOMING FIELD TRIPS
Wednesday, May 11th– 3rd Grade to Day on the Farm
Tuesday, May 17th– 1st Grade to Lincoln Children’s Zoo
Wednesday, May 18th– 2nd Grade to Morrill Hall and UNL Stadium in Lincoln
Wednesday, May 18th– 3rd Grade to YMCA
PLANTING DAY
Saturday, May 7th is our next Outdoor Classroom Workday, beginning at 9 am. We will be planting the butterfly gardens. Lunch will be provided by a Thrivent Community Action Grant.
5TH GRADE BAND
The 5th Grade Band students from St. Paul’s will perform in the Grades 5-8 Spring Band Concert next week, Thursday, May 5th at 7:00 PM in the Hevelone Center. All are invited and welcome to come and enjoy the concert.
ST. PAUL’S FIELD DAY
The St. Paul’s Field Day will be held on Friday, May 6th for Grades K-5. We will begin at 10:00 AM. We will take a break for lunch at approximately 12:00 Noon. No hot lunches will be ordered that day so all students in Grades K-5 will have to bring a sack lunch or purchase lunch from the PTL concession stand. We hope to end the Field Day by 2:30 PM. Any parents willing to help run events, please contact the school office.
ST. PAUL’S FIELD DAY DISMISSAL
Since Friday, May 6th is a school day, we ask that all students in Grades K-5 remain at the Field Day until it is over. They will then return to their classrooms for dismissal and to receive their participation ribbon. Parents may then pick up their children. (If alternate transportation arrangements have been made please tell your child’s teacher.) Following this procedure will make it possible for us to account for each student.
LIBRARY CHECKOUT
The last library checkout day will be Monday, May 9th. All library books, magazines, and DVD’s must be returned by Monday, May 16th. Parents, please check at home to see if your child has any of these that will need to be returned.
DVD DONATION
Cleaning out DVD’s your kids don’t watch anymore? St. Paul’s library would be glad to accept any G or PG rated DVD’s in good used condition for our school library. Thanks in advance for your donations!
END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR CELEBRATION
On Sunday, May 15th in the 10:30 AM Worship Service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, we are planning a special celebration as we near the end of the school year. During this service, the Graduation of the 5th Grade Class will take place. The 5th Grade Graduated will be recognized at a reception at 9:15 AM during the Sunday School/Bible Class hour in the church basement. The students in Grades K-5 of St. Paul’s School will sing during the 10:30 AM service. They will sit with their parents and come to the front of the church to sing.
ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL CARNIVAL
The School Carnival will be held on Friday, May 20th from 6-8 PM. The Board of Education will provide hot dogs, chips, and drinks. St. Paul families are asked to bring a side dish or dessert and tableware. There will be Carnival games and prizes on the school lawn as well. We will eat together at 6:00 PM, then begin the carnival at 6:30 PM. Hope to see you there!
COLOR FUN RUN
On the last day of school, May 20th, we are going to have a Color Fun Run. We are moving Chapel up to 10:45 AM, then at 11:15 AM, we will head outside for the run. Please have your child wear a white t-shirt that day! Thanks to KJ Patel for organizing this fun activity!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
St. Paul’s Vacation Bible School will be held July 11th-15th. More information will be coming soon. Amy Loomis will be the director.
2016-2017 APPLICATIONS
We are in the process of accepting applications for new students in Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten through Grade 5 for the next school year (2016-2017). If you know of anyone interested in enrolling in St. Paul’s School, please give their name to the school office or ask them to contact the school.
TEACHER AIDE POSITION
St. Paul’s is seeking a teacher aide to begin working in Pre-Kindergarten this fall. Duties would include helping students with learning activities in small groups, assisting the classroom teacher with preparation of classroom materials, and supervision of students at recess and indoor play. This is a part-time, paid position. Please contact the school office if interested.
SUNMART RECEIPTS
SunMart cash register receipts update: Our total is $127,730.68. Thanks to everyone who helps us collect these receipts, every receipt helps.
TYSON A+ LABELS
We are collecting Tyson Project A+ labels for our school. They are found on Tyson chicken products, and each label is 24 cents for our school. Please collect and send to the school office.
In Christ,
Amy Duever