Grow Daily. Back-to-School Mass. Learning and Living Our Faith. STAR Math and Reading Assessments. August 24, 2018

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1 August 24, 2018 Grow Daily Back-to-School Mass SMCS celebrated our Back-to-School Mass last Sunday. The students earned a spirit-dress pass from Fr. Dennis, the Cardenas family received the Vocation Crucifix, and all enjoyed punch and cookies provided by our fabulous PTC. STAR Math and Reading Assessments Students in 1st-8th grade are beginning to take their first STAR Math and Reading Assessment of the year. These standards-based, computer-adaptive assessments measure students reading comprehension and math skills, monitor achievement and growth, and track understanding of focus skills aligned to your state-specific learning standards. Results provide individualized Lexile reading level and establish Accelerated Reader (AR) goals. Just as our Digital Discipleship app says, we are excited to see our students Grow Daily. Learning and Living Our Faith As part of our SMCS tradition, 8 th grade students kneel and pray as a class after every school Mass. 1 st grade students learned how to bless themselves with Holy Water before entering and after leaving the church.

2 Director of Campus Safety Mr. Carlos Garza SMCS is pleased to announce Mr. Carlos Garza as our new Director of Campus Safety. Mr. Garza is working closely with Dr. Grenardo, Mrs. Bloom, and Ms. Ibar along with our traffic police officers and a newly-formed Campus Safety Committee. The team works to conduct standard fire drills and maintain and improve campus safety. In fact, we will now have a plain-clothed officer in attendance at school Masses. Thank you, Coach Garza! Car Line For the safety of everyone entering our parking lot, please use the entrance designated on the below map. This procedure allows cars to flow freely while avoiding head-on collisions. Thank you for your cooperation and support. SMCS conducted our required beginning-of-theyear fire drill today. Our teachers and students did a fantastic job. Way to go, Cardinals! Back-to-School Curriculum Night Parents will receive a brief overview of the course requirements and expectations for the new school year. *Please note revised times and dates. Tues., Aug. 6 pm 1 st and 2 nd grade in classrooms Wed., Aug pm Mrs. Martinez Kinder in classroom Thurs., Aug pm - 5 th grade in cafeteria

3 Mon., Sept. 3 rd Thurs., Sept. 6 th Fri., Sept. 7 th Wed., Sept. 12 th Fri., Sept. 14 th No School Labor Day Mass Pre-K 3 rd Picture Day PTC 6 pm David s Legacy 7 pm for parents only more info coming soon! Early Release The 2018 Homecoming Program will be published by the St. Matthew Catholic School Cheer Squad. The Ads are in color and will be printed on glossy paper. After the printing expenses are paid, any proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards helping the Cheer Squad with competition expenses, cheer equipment, supplies, uniforms, and other related expenses. The 2018 Homecoming Program will be sold at the SMCS 2018 Football Homecoming game and thereafter until supplies run out. The program will be approximately 85 pages so space is limited. See attached flyer to place an ad. SMCS Volleyball Team The B team won their game last night in the Holy Spirit tournament. They will play again tonight at 8:00. The A team was also victorious and will play their next tournament game on Saturday morning at 9:00. Good luck, Cardinals! Wings of Fury Robotics Club Our robotics club had a preliminary meeting this past Sunday. Participants followed detailed instructions to construct various motorized models. Opportunities to join will be posted soon!

4 St. Matthew Catholic School FUNdraiser Wednesday, August 29th, 2018 (All Day) California Pizza Kitchen Huebner Oaks Shopping Center, Across from Regal Theatres, IH 10 West (210) There are multiple options available to ensure SMCS receives the donations. Present a copy of the flyer. Display the flyer electronically on your mobile device. Verbally tell your server to enable your check for food/beverages to count towards the St. Matthew fundraiser. PTC Corner A huge thank you to Melody Bond for organizing our Back-to-School Mass reception! Volunteer Opportunitites Pep Rally Fri., Oct. 19 th Spirit Week Oct. 22 nd 26 th Halloween Carnival Sat., Oct. 27 th

5 Enrich your child s curriculum by giving them the gift of dance! Classes will take place during PE once per week Monday: 1 st Grade Tuesday: 3 rd Grade Wednesday: 2 nd Grade Thursday: 4 th Grade at St Matthew Catholic School Friday: Pre-kinder, Kinder and 5 th Grade Pre-K - 1 st grade follow a Ballet/Jazz alternating curriculum Pre-K through 5 th Grade 2nd-5th grade follow a Jazz/Hip Hop alternating curriculum FREE TRIAL CLASSES: The week of August st TO REGISTER: VISIT and click on your school s page. Click the registration link. Fill out information Tuition: $50 per month Annual Registration Fee: $30 (Class size is limited) ************************************************************************ Mark your calendars: PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY: SAN ANTONIO DANCE FESTIVAL DEC 9, 2018 Registration Information will be published on the website by Sept 1, 2018 Questions that are not answered by the website? moveandgroove@pjkingry.com

6 St. Matthew Catholic School Cheer Clinic Inviting all Kinder - 8 th graders Come join the 2018 St. Matthew Cheerleaders and participate in our cheer clinic! Immediately following the clinic, participants will perform at the SMC Football game halftime show. Friday, August 31 st, :00 p.m. 6:00p.m. (check in will 3:30) McDonald Center - Gym Fee: $35 Price includes Cheer T-shirt, snack and water (Proceeds support your SMC Cheerleaders) The game begins at 7:00 p.m. and is played at the Sports Complex Interested participants should return the fee and signed Waiver and Release form to the school office, Attention: Naomi Castilleja. Any forms received after Friday August 24, 2018 will be accepted, however you will not be guaranteed a t- shirt and there will be limited sizes available. Check List: wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes hair should be in a high ponytail (bows are optional) Be ready for an Awesome Cheer Day!

7 Waiver & Release Form I, parent/ guardian, do hereby grant permission for my child, to attend the SMC Cheer Clinic sponsored and conducted by St. Matthew Catholic School or Coach Bianca Nuckols & Coach Lucinda Guerra. I hereby acknowledge that by attending and participating in the Cheer Clinic, that there is a possibility of physical illness or injury to my child, and I do hereby for myself and all others who might have similar claim, waive, release, and forever discharge any and all other who might have similar claims for damages, which may arise now or in the future against St. Matthew Catholic School or Coach Bianca Nuckols & Coach Lucinda Guerra, for any and all damages that my child may sustain while attending and participating in the Cheer Clinic. Parent/Legal Guardian Name: Phone Number: Signature: Participating Student Name: Parent Name: Parent *You will receive an confirming your participation, if you have not received an by August 24th, your registration was not received. *Forms received after Friday August 24, 2018 will be accepted, however you will not be guaranteed a t-shirt and there will be limited sizes available. Please circle T-shirt Size: Youth Size: Small Medium Large Adult Size: Small Medium Large XLarge

8 St. Matthew Catholic School Twirling Program JOIN TODAY! My name is Stacie Smith and I am the twirling instructor at St. Matthew. I twirled for Texas Tech University and I am currently the instructor for the UTSA twirlers. I have been the twirling instructor at St. Matthew for the past 21 years. I welcome all students to participate in twirling and I look forward to working with you and your child. Twirling classes will begin on Monday August 27th. Twirling classes are being offered for students to take after school. Classes will tentatively be held on the following days: Mon :45 4:30 for all twirlers Pre-Kinder through 8th grade This is a TENTATIVE schedule and may change based on class size. If you have any questions please contact me at: smiths@stmatts.org (school), or (210) (school), or (cell). PERFORMANCES: All classes will perform at the Homecoming Pep Rally and Football games, in the Boerne Christmas in December 2018 and at the St. Matthew s Festival in May All twirlers will also participate in a May recital COSTUMES: Costumes and a t-shirt need to be purchased for performances. The same costume will be worn for all performances. In the past, they were approximately $55. The cost of the twirling shirt last year was $10. TWIRLING FEES: The cost for twirling classes will be $27 per month per student and is due with each school tuition payment. The cost is subject to change depending on the school council meeting in June. ATTENTION. PLEASE BE AWARE: When turning in this twirling application, you are considered enrolled in the twirling program for the entire school year. To drop out of the twirling program, you must submit a 30-day written notice to Stacie Smith and the school office in advance of the month you wish to drop (i.e. if you wish to drop in April, the office must receive written notification by March 1st.) Until Stacie Smith and the office receive this written notice, you will continue to be charged. ATTIRE: Students wear their uniform. Students will need to purchase a baton and bring it to class each week! Please let me know if you need to purchase a baton for your child & I will order it the first day of class. You can also purchase a baton case (a long bag) for your child to carry the baton in. The case is optional and I will provide more information later. Twirling Enrollment Application Please print neatly and return to the office. Student s Name: Parent s Names: Grade: # of Yrs Twirling: Address: mom/dad Home Phone: Work Phone: mom/dad Address: mom/dad Cell Phone:

9 Address: mom/dad Other Phone: Release of Liability: The undersigned as Parent or Guardian of the above-named student covenants and agrees to release and hold harmless St. Matthew Catholic School, Stacie Smith, their employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, and/or causes of action for property loss or personal injury sustained on St. Matthew Catholic School premises and arising out of the activities performed by the students during twirling class. By my signature below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the contents of this application. Signature: Date: Complete: **Costume and t-shirt sizes need to be big enough to fit your child for the whole year. Does your child need a baton? a twirling t-shirt? *I will measure your child for a baton during the 1st class! Circle one: (Y = youth sizes & A = adult sizes) T-Shirt size? YS YM YL YXL AS AM AL Costume size? YS(4-6) YI(6x- 7) YM(8-10) YL(12-14) Pre-Teen AS AM AL