5th Grade During the month of October, fifth grade has been learning about the Rosary. Each class made a classroom Rosary to hang in their classrooms!

Weekly NewsletterOctober 26, 2018

S . MatthewCATHOLIC SCHOOL

3rd Grade Pumpkin Parade Our 3rd graders had to choose their favorite book character, write a report, and decorate a pumpkin that looks like the character they chose.

3rd Grade Pumpkin Parade We are accepting donations to reach the class party goals for Spirit Week until Monday 10/29 at 9:00 a.m. But as of 3:00 pm today, the classroom totals are as follows:

Spirit Week Class Totals

Grand Total: $72,140.92

Thank you all for participating in Spirit Week!

Grade Teacher Total for All Days % ParticipationPreK Fallon $1,064.25 59.09%PreK Garcia $3,885.00 73.91%Kinder Garza $1,932.25 76.00%Kinder Delgado $1,333.15 75.00%Kinder Martinez $2,920.00 76.00%1st Arredondo $1,587.00 60.87%1st Saenz $2,788.00 58.33%1st Vallot $912.00 60.00%2nd Castilleja $3,677.59 86.36%2nd Kincer $1,553.00 61.90%2nd Ramos $5,210.00 68.18%3rd Cardenas $3,964.00 69.23%3rd Perez $1,767.00 76.92%3rd Torres $5,085.85 84.62%4th Galatiuk $1,985.00 69.23%4th Gross $2,637.51 80.77%4th Boehme $5,370.00 65.38%5th Pirro $3,056.00 69.57%5th Rios $1,508.00 82.61%5th Hernandez $2,018.00 41.67%6th Dylla $1,688.00 95.00%6th Stutz Parga $1,813.00 65.00%6th Barber $1,682.00 68.42%7th Lund $755.00 33.33%7th Miranda $2,019.05 73.08%7th Walters $1,220.00 34.62%8th Garcia $1,520.00 57.69%8th Hausheer $1,575.00 23.08%8th Smith $1,625.00 38.46%

Second Collection: $2,979.27

Spirit Week Super Hero Day

Crazy Sock Day

Pink Day

Spirit Shirt Day

Spirit Week

Important Dates

The 1st Quarter AR/Honor Roll Assemblies Tuesday, October 30th: 4th and 5th grades @ 8:15 a.m. in the cafeteriaWednesday, October 31st: 6th-8th grades @ 8:15 a.m. in the gymWednesday, October 31st: 1st -3rd grades @ 2:00 p.m. in the gym All parents and guests are invited to attend.

THIS WEEKEND:Saturday, October 27th from 6:30-9:30 Family Fall Festival

NEXT WEEK:Tuesday, October 30th after lunch Grand Prize Ice Cream PartiesThursday, November 1st All Saint’s Day Mass Monday, November 5th No School

Save the Date November 15th

The Thanksgiving Luncheon will be held on Thursday, November 15th from approximately 10:20 a.m. -2:00 p.m. to accommodate all grade levels and their families.

Report Cards

NEXT WEEK:Tuesday, October 30th after lunch Grand Prize Ice Cream PartiesThursday, November 1st All Saint’s Day Mass Monday, November 5th No School

UPCOMING EVENTS:November 6 from 4:00 to Close Willie's Fundraiser dinner November 7 from 6:00 to 7:30 PTC General Meeting

Our next Spirit Fundraiser will be at Willie’s Grill and Icehouse on Tuesday, November 6th.

Report CardsReport cards were e-mailed today. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher. There is not a key or legend posted on the elementary school report cards. Please refer to the school handbook for an interpretation of the grades. The school handbook is located on the following website: https://www.smcssa.org/handbook

PTC NEWS

Please plan on joining us tomorrow night for our Family Fall Festival from 6:30-9:30 pm on our Campus. We are looking forward to a fun-filled evening with all of your little ghosts and goblins! Please see Dr. Grenardo’s email for details pertaining to the festival.

What an exciting Spirit Week we've had! The kids were so excited all week long and they celebrated today with a visit from the Kona Ice Truck! Our team of parent volunteers made everything possible and we truly appreciate all that they do for SMCS! And to all donors, we thank you SO much for your boundless generosity! Your contributions will ensure that we maintain our traditions of excellence.

With Sincere thanks,Isa Gonzalez, Spirit Week ChairMelody Bond, PTC PresidentKim Gustafson, PTC Vice President

Family Fall Festival

Spirit Week

25th Anniversary Cardinal 5K Run/Walk

25th Anniversary Cardinal 5K Run/Walk

Come celebrate our 25th anniversary! We are looking forward to connecting with our alumni and celebrating our St. Matthew Community. This is a family event that is open to participants of all ages and all abilities! A sign-up link for St. Matthew Cardinal 5K Run/Walk is below and on the homepage of our website.

Sign-Up Link: https://www.athleteguild.com/running/olmos-park-tx/2018-st-matthew-cardinal-5k-runwalk

Every registered participant will receive a commemorative swag bag with a t-shirt, coupons, and other goodies. There will be a DJ, sausage wraps, water, chocolate milk, and prizes!

Thank You 5K Sponsors & Donors

Litho Press, Inc.Modern Woodmen of AmericaTorre Crane, LPRock Pharmacy LLCPesto RistoranteDennis JewelersFrost BankSanderson MotorsportsShriver, Carmona & CoSchool YardNT StonesOliveira Hearing MG Tax SolutionGenie Bath SystemsBarrett JaguarCastle Hills DentistryThree SistersM&M Traffic Control

UT Health ScienceRico’s (popcorn)WhataburgerDick’s Sporting GoodsHEBState FarmBordenBush’s ChickenKiolbassaFrost BankHardee’s ProduceChicago BagelsJefferson BankMcDonald’s

SponsorsDonors

We have decided to have a blast registration for this weekend only. It starts at 3 p.m. today and ends Sunday at 11 p.m. We’ve brought the price back down to $25! In order to get this price, a coupon code must be used at check out. The code is “25.”

5K Registration Blast

Dear St. Matthew Families,

Please join us for one or all of our anniversary celebrations some of which are included below.:

Each of these events begin at 7 p.m.:

Series of Three Talks that include Prayer Services will take place in the Church:

o October 25th “Our Parish’s Past”o November 8th “The Present”o November 15th “The Future” of the Church by Rev. Ronald Rolheiser,

O.M.I., President of the Oblate School of Theology

Join us for a Breakfast on November 10th at 9 a.m. in the McDonald Center OR for a Dinner on November 16th at 7 p.m. in the McDonald Center in

which a video and slide slow presentation will be shared.

The St. Matthew Cardinal 5K Run/Walk celebrating 25 years of Living, Loving and Serving will take place at 8 a.m. on November 17th at Olmos

Basin Park.

A highlight of our Anniversary celebrations will take place at 2 p.m. on November 18th in the Church. Our own Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller,

M.Sp.S.will preside over a Special Mass. The mass will be followed by a Field Day for the children and a meal in the McDonald Family Center.

ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CHEER CLINIC

CALLING ALL FUTURE JACKET CHEERLEADERS PRE-K thru 8th GRADE!!

The St. Anthony Catholic High School Cheerleaders invite your child to participate in our Yellow Jacket Cheer Clinic!

Your cheerleader will learn a cheer chant and a dance! All clinic participants will perform during half-time on

Friday November 2, 2018St. Anthony vs. Legacy

The University of Incarnate Word Benson Stadium.Game time is 7:00 p.m.

Register your child now and reserve your t-shirt size!

Cost: $45.00 – Includes Clinic, T-shirt, Snack &Water When: Saturday, October 27, 2018

Where: The Hive – St. Anthony Catholic High School Gym3200 McCullough Ave. San Antonio, TX 78212

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm

8:30 a.m. – Registration and photos begin 12:50 p.m. - Parent Show Off

1:00 p.m. - Cheerleaders Conclude Clinic

For more information or questions, please Contact Coach Marissa Ortiz at 210-387-0923 or email at mcortiz1@uiwtx.edu

STING ‘EM JACKETS!!!