St. Matthew School
October 2020 Newsletter
Living the dream!
Recently we got news that our Middle School was voted "Best in Sarpy County" in the People's Choice Awards! What a deserving award to acknowledge what our middle school teachers do to prepare each child for the future by reaching each child right where they are. Our students are some of the most welcoming and hard-working kids out there. A well-deserved award for such a great group of people. Keep up the great work!
Angie Palmer
Principal
Celebrating our award
More celebration
Movie afternoon
STAR test results
STAR assessments are short tests that provide teachers with learning data in the areas of early literacy (K-1), math (1-8), and reading (2-8).
Teachers use the data they get from STAR Assessments to learn what students already know and what they are ready to learn next, to monitor student growth, and to determine which students may need additional help.
Below are charts comparing St. Matthew's Percentile Rank (PR) results in Reading and Math to those of the Archdiocese. There are many things to be proud of in the charts. Remember this is just a snapshot of one day in time. We use this information as a guide and will be monitoring progress throughout the year!
Class spotlight- 2nd grade- Mrs. Gahl
Enjoying the Weather
When the weather is nice, Mrs. Gahl may take the 2nd graders on a walk around campus to give them some fresh air and a short mask break. During one of their walks, they decided to take a silly class photo!
Pumpkin decorating
Since students weren’t able to go on their field trip to Vala’s Pumpkin Patch this year, Mrs. Gahl and Mrs. Hamm brought the pumpkins to the students!
Freckle Math
The 2nd graders use Freckle to work on various math skills at their level. Each student has their own avatar and can earn coins to buy different accessories for their avatar. The program has even added facemasks to the wardrobe selection!
Student of the Month
Sister School Guatemala
Zoom call
Parent volunteers
Middle Schoolers help pick up trash on 36th Street!
It's That Time of Year!
Trunk or Treat
Children dressed up in costumes, collected treats from different "trunks", and had a hot dog meal.
The event was hosted by the St. Matthew School PTO and the St. Matthew Knights of Columbus.
Trunk or Treat
Awards were given to the most creatively decorated trunks.
Congrats to the Malone family for their 2nd place finish!
Ms. Harper came in 3rd place.
More prizes
Classroom party
Classroom Party
Costume parade
St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic School
Email: staff.stmatthewtheevangelist.oma@schools.archomaha.org
Website: www.stmattschool.com
Location: 12210 South 36th Street, Bellevue, NE, USA
Phone: 402-291-2030
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmatthewcardinals
Twitter: @StMattCardinals