3-17-16

Dear Parents,

We are going to finish out the week before spring break on a high note.  Wednesday afternoon we participated in the Seder Meal.  This was my first Seder Meal at St. Malachy School and it went so well.  It is so touching to see so many students praying and learning together.  

Speaking of praying and learning together did you see our video about our Cross Walk last week?  I think I choked back tears the entire walk.  This was a very spiritually moving moment for me and I think for many others.  Take a minute to check out our video. Cross Walk

We will finish out this week with Parent Teacher Conferences.  We look forward to seeing you at our school.  Don’t forget to stop by the Book Fair while you are here.

A huge congratulations to Megan Pellman

She completed the regional round and has qualified to compete in the state level competition of the National Geographic Bee!

Please say a prayer for her as she moves onto the State Competition on April 1, 2016

SICK KIDS

There will be times when a child may not feel well enough to come to school.  For the health of the other children and in the best interest of the child, the child should not come to school if they have been sick during the past 24 hours (fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and/or severe cough/cold).

Iowa Assessment Testing

April 4th - 8th

Grades 1st-8th

Please be sure you child gets plenty of rest that week and a healthy breakfast.

PTO will be providing snacks that week for our students as well.

JA Biz Town

JA BizTown combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town. St. Malachy students will learn how to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. We are very excited to have added this program to our St. Malachy curriculum.  This unit will help students connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world. Our 5th grade students will be going on April 8, 2016

We are seeking new leadership for our 2016-2017 PTO

Our elections will be:

Tuesday, April 12th

6pm

If you have ideas and suggestions for improving St. Malachy school please considering running for a position on our exec board.  

Contact Mrs. Jennifer Simmons email if you are interested in an elected position or leading a specific event or fundraiser.

Our Spring Music Concert date has changed

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

7pm

Creston High School Auditorium

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR AT ST. MALACHY

 Students will receive a flyer during Library class the second week of March with some of the books that will be available for sale.  The books will hopefully arrive Monday, March 14, and be for sale through Thursday, March 17.  Students may bring money to purchase books before school or during Library class during that week.   Parents may come and purchase books for their children or gifts.  Parents may also purchase books for a teacher’s wish list, books they would use in their classrooms.

Thank you for your support of our school library program!      

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS

We raised $472 for our Nigerian Seminary

Thursday, March 17th

Dismiss 11:50am

Conferences 1-9pm

If you have not signed up for your conference time please go the classroom blog and click on the link.

March 18th-27th

Classes Resume on Monday, March 28th

CTO - Catholic Tuition Organization - DUE APRIL 1st

Please take advantage of the money this organization has to offer.  Even if you are just a bit over the max income you should still apply.  CTO has over 3 millions dollars that they must give to families to help them finance their child’ K-12 Catholic Education.  Many families in our school qualify for this funding.  Please check the income guidelines and complete the application (online or paper form) by April 1, 2016.  St. Malachy pays for your application fee, please contact Mrs. Kim Coen for a voucher if you choose to apply online. http://www.fairapp.com/

Family Size	Maximum Income
2	48,060
3	60,480
4	72,900
5	85,320
6	97,740
7	110,190

Student Progress Reports

Will be available online by

Friday, March 11th

https://ps-ddm.gwaea.org/public/

All Scrip orders due in Mondays by 9am for Thursday delivery.  Contact office with any questions.

Week of March 21st - No Scrip orders.

Scrip Committee continues to sell cards after Mass

Calendar

March 17th - Parent-Teacher Conferences Dismissal at 11:50

  Conferences - 1:00-9:30

March 18th-March 27th - Spring Break

March 30th - 6th Mass & Donut and Coffee Reception

April 1st - Spirit Day

April 4th-8th Week- Iowa Assessment Tests

April 8th - Biz Town (5th Grade)

      

Mrs. Jennifer Simmons ~ Principal