Parents & Guardians:   If you would like to conference with me, please send me an email as soon as possible. I am available every morning from 7 to 7:40 a.m.  I am also available most days right after school until about 4 p.m. Send me an email, and we can try to set something up anytime between now and the next two weeks. If you are pleased with your child's progress and performance, then a conference most likely isn't necessary.

The Night of Winners Classroom Thermometer Campaign has begun!  The fundraising goal is for each classroom to raise $100 by January 28th. The two classrooms with the highest donations will receive an ice cream social on February 4th.  The campaign ends on January 28th.  Donations can be sent to school via cash or check. Be sure to place your child's name and homeroom on the envelop.e You can also donate using the PayPal link below. 
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stmatthiashsa

Catholic Schools Week will kick off with a noon mass on Sunday, 1/30.  Students are being asked to attend either in person in their school uniforms or via the virtual option. If attending in person, students will sit with their families.  An SMS Open House from 1 to 3 P.M. will follow the noon mass. We will also have special activities all during Catholic Schools Week. It's going to be a great week!
Monday:  As part of a community outreach, SMS students will write thank-you letters to local businesses.
Tuesday:  Brain Show Assembly
Wednesday:  Breakfast for staff.  Crazy Hat Day for students!
Thursday:  Hour of Prayer for religious vocations
Friday:  Athletic Bowl

Fourth grade will be celebrating Valentine's Day on Monday, 2/14. We will have a small classroom celebration. Please use the Sign-Up Genius that was emailed to you if you would like to contribute something to our party.  Again, all snacks and drinks must be individually packaged and have an ingredients label.  Students may pass out Valentine cards; however, they must have a Valentine for every student in the class. We have a total of 14 students. It is easier to leave the "To" section blank and to just sign the "From" section. Some students like to pass out treats, trinkets, or goody bags. That is fine. Any food items, however, must be nut-free. Students will NOT be allowed to open treat bags in school. Instead, the students will bring them home for parent approval and supervision. Students may also decorate a shoebox or container in which to collect their Valentines. For example, the container can be decorated in wrapping paper, construction paper, foam hearts, ribbons, etc. There should be a slot where Valentine cards can be inserted. Please bring the container in on February 14th. Bringing in Valentine boxes and cards is purely optional. Parents should decide what is best for their child. Please contact me with any questions. I thank you in advance for helping to make all our little class parties possible.  The kids really do enjoy them!

It's time to order your annual yearbook. All orders will be placed online this year by clicking on the link below. Our school order number is 13430.  Please note that online ordering will be your only option for getting a yearbook this year. The school does not usually stock any surplus books to sell at the end of the year. If you are interested, you really must place your online order. It will be your only opportunity. 
Yearbook Order