St. Matthew School
November 2020 Newsletter
Feeling Blessed
- Our church has been dedicated, and we are able to celebrate the Sacrament of the Eucharist together as a community.
- We have completed the first Trimester of school-in person!
- We got to honor our Veteran's.
- Our students are working so hard and receiving recognition for their work.
- Our families continue to show understanding, support, and generosity every day to help us serve our mission.
Thank you for all your prayers and support during these difficult times. They mean the world to us!
Angie Palmer
Principal
Cognia Accreditation review
Several St. Matthew stakeholders were involved with the process including students, parents, parishioners, teachers, staff, and leadership.
We are excited to share the official report for all stakeholders to view. Click here for a summary of our results (which also for a link to the full report for anyone interested in reading the full report).
Thank you to all who were part of the process, and to all of you for your support and involvement in continuing to make St. Matthew the amazing place it is!
Dedication mass
Outdoor ceremony The Consecration Mass began outside where Archbishop George Lucas blessed the pillar before all gathered outside entered the building. | Blessing of the pillars Father Leo blessed each of the 4 interior pillars with Holy Chrism. | Blessing of the Altar Archbishop Lucas blessed the altar by rubbing Holy Chrism on the altar and then placing incense to prepare the altar especially for Jesus. |
Outdoor ceremony
First School Mass
Lector Our first school lector in the church, Eli Mabbitt. He did a great job! | Pews Students experienced pews with kneelers! :) A new concept for those who had only gone to mass at St. Matthew in the gym. | Veterans Honoring our loved ones who currently serve, or have served our country proudly! |
Class spotlight- 5th grade- Mr. Eversole
Prayer partnersOur prayer partners have not had many opportunities to work together this year. Fifth graders and Mrs. Songcuan's PK class did find an opportunity to safely meet each other and make matching masks! Twins! | Plant deconstructionFifth graders have been learning about plants. They had the opportunity to dissect their own plants and learn about what each plant part is for. | Online LearningCovid can't stop our students from learning. Thanks to technology we are able to continue learning whether our students are in school or at home. |
Prayer partners
Our prayer partners have not had many opportunities to work together this year. Fifth graders and Mrs. Songcuan's PK class did find an opportunity to safely meet each other and make matching masks! Twins!
Plant deconstruction
Fifth graders have been learning about plants. They had the opportunity to dissect their own plants and learn about what each plant part is for.
Student of the Month

Middle School Honor Roll

Honors- (Students receiving all A's and B's in all of their classes)
6th grade-
Charlie Barnes
Ava Crampton
Yannis Eby
Brianna Gregg
Riley Oas
Grace Veik
7th grade-
Erin Cassoutt
Sean Larson
Lexi Martin
Arnie Nash
High Honors (Students receiving all A's in all of their classes)
6th grade-
Tory Adams
Brigid McFall
Emmy Toledo
7th grade-
Ethan Mabbitt
8th grade-
Eli Mabbitt
Avery Murtaugh
Hunter Wynne
Congrats on all your hard work!
3rd-8th graders Practiced their cup stacking skills for several weeks preparing for the big event. Fastest stackers in each grade formed their relay team. | 7th and 8th grade A fierce battle occurring between the middle schoolers! | 3rd grade First timers did a great job competing! |