Mater Dei
Catholic
School
Savethe
Date
April 18, 2017
Fr. John Pilcher's
Birthday
Website: materdeischool.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka
April 2017 Newsletter
Holy Thursday, April 13
No 8:00 a.m. Mass
7:00 p.m. Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
MDHN Church
Be holy
be excellent
love one another
Thank you for supporting the 2017 Irish Fest. Thank you for braving the
weather and participating in Irish Fest Fun Run. Thank you to all the committee members for your hard work and dedication.
BUBBLE SOCCER!
Good Friday, April 14
No 8:00 a.m. Mass
12:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross MDA Church
Please join us for Mom-Son “Knight”
Saturday, April 1st, 2017
3:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross MDHN Church
7:00 p.m. MDHN Church The Lord’s Passion
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tinman Circle @ Lake Shawnee
Holy Saturday, April 15
Athletic Dress Recommended
8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil MDHN Church
Sponsored by Mater Dei PTO
Easter Sunday, April 16
Each young gentleman of Mater Dei Catholic School is invited to
this special event with his mom, grandma, aunt, older sister, or
other special lady.
Mass of the Resurrection
8:00 a.m. MDA Church
10:30 a.m. MDHN Church
No 5:00 p.m. Mass at MDA Church
Our mission:
Based on the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church, in partnership with the family and parish community, Mater Dei Catholic School will provide each child the opportunity to reach his or her potential and to develop the academic, technological
and social skills necessary to become a lifelong learner who serves God in our community and the world.
Mater Dei Catholic School
934 SW Clay St.
Topeka, Kansas 66606
Phone: 785-233-1727
Fax: 785-233-1728
PTO FUNDRAISER
PRAYER LIST
SPRING FLING
Every morning the students
and staff of Mater Dei
Catholic School begin the day
with prayer. We pray for
people in need of our
prayers, especially those who
are sick or in need of strength,
courage, and peace to deal
with daily trials and
tribulations.
Carnival hours: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Please join your prayer with
ours for the following:
Rides:
Andrew Piazza
Beatrice Rocha
Marsha Conell
Yvette Brooks
Jeremy Cromwell
Ashley Brock
Toby C.
Gene Ralston
Joe Frederick
Jeremy Main
Melissa Turner
Xavier Vega
Lynee Davis
Leslie Wartick
Michael Stovall
Cindy Cook
Rosemary Adams
Keely Longstaff
Parker Monhollan
Mike McDaniel
Joan Hood
John Carter
Dana Jessup
Cindy Berry
Tania Valverde
Sister Helen Mick
Marilyn Revell
Anton Bucher
Paul Valdivia
Genna Salsbury
Maureen O’Brien
Nadia Martin
For the repose of the soul of
Jan Petit.
For the family of Jan Petit.
Activities:
Bumble
Face
Balloons
Painting
Train
Fire
Saturday, April 30th
1:30 p.m. MDHN
Tornado
Wall
Multiple
Bounce Houses
Mass at 5:00 p.m.
Dinner hours: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Awards & Raffle Time: 7:00
p.m.
Dance: 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. featuring
Brothers Blue
Requesting bottled water and
canned Coke products. Grades
1-4 are asked to bring in water. Grades 5-8 are asked to
bring in cases of Coke products.
Any contributions you can make
will be greatly appreciated.
Please send donations to the
school office.
Raffle tickets will be sent home
with students on April 3, 2017.
Themed Baskets will be raffled
off on April 22, 2017.
This year's carnival is also welcoming alumni from Assumption,
Holy Name and Mater Dei.
See page 5 for more information.
Mater Dei Catholic School
FIRST COMMUNION
Truck
Rock
Trash bags are available!
Trash bags may be purchased
from the school office.
White bags $10
Blue bags
$10
Yellow bags $10
934 SW Clay St.
Topeka, Kansas 66606
CHAMPIONS
This year the 5th graders
were challenged to
memorize as many digits
of pi as they could.
Danielle S., Ian M., Natalie
H., and Hannah S. stepped
up to the challenge.
Congratulations to Hannah
S. for reciting 47 digits of
pi! As an award, Hannah
requested a pumpkin pie,
it's her favorite.
PTO FUNDRAISER
April 11th at Goodcents
4301 SW 21st Street
Time: 4:00-9:00 p.m.
10% of all sales return to PTO.
Phone: 785-233-1727
Fax: 785-233-1728
April 2017
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
SUMday Competition
Topeka
Good Luck
Math-letes!
Go Knights!
2
3
4
5
6
7
8:00 am All School
Mass by 4F Martin G.;
8th Grade Dress
Down Fundraiser
$1 for top
$1 for bottoms
8:30
Lenten Reconciliation
Service MDHN
8:00 am All School
Mass by 2M Kayla S.;
Averey W.; Ian M.
8
Shelby M.; Alyssa S.
2:45 p.m. Stations
of the Cross MDHN
Fish Fry 5:00-7:00
p.m. RH
5:30 pm
PTO Board Mtg Library
9
10
11
5:30 p.m. Stations
of the Cross MDA
12
13
14
15
8:00 am All School
Mass by 4F Sean W.;
Holy Thursday
No School
Good Friday
No School
Holy Saturday
20
21
22
8:00 am All School
Mass by 3B Eli W.;
Spring Fling
Frankie A.; Elijah J.
4:00-9:00 p.m.
PTO Tuesday Supper
Goodcents
5:30 pm
School Council
Cafeteria
16
17
18
Easter
Easter Monday
No School
8:00 am All School
Mass by Faculty
19
Spirit Day
Madeline G.; Alaura S.;
Sarah S.
Justin J.; Ryan S.
Earth Day
Fr. Pilcher's Birthday
23
24
25
26
8:00 am Gr. 1-8
Mass by 5R Andrew K.;
Ethan S.; Sage A.
27
28
6:00 p.m.
First Communion
Practice MDHN
8:00 am All School
Mass by 4F Eli T.;
29
Natalie H.; Sophia F.
1:30 p.m.
First
Communion
MDHN
30
Mater Dei Catholic School
School Board Mtg
Cafeteria
934 SW Clay St.
Topeka, Kansas 66606
Phone: 785-233-1727
Fax: 785-233-1728
April Menu
Mon
3
Tue
4
nuggets and nachos
green beans
salsa
oranges
Wed
5
Thu
Fri
6
ravioli
salad
corn
garlic bread
mixed fruit
7
beanie weenies
green beans
corn bread
peaches
BBQ meatballs
peas & carrots
smiles
roll
grapes
pizza sticks
salad
corn
pears
Lunch Servers/Cross Guards:
Mary M.; Cooper M.
Lunch Servers/Cross Guards:
Salma Q.; Iysis S.
Lunch Servers/Cross Guards:
Josulyn S.; Olivia S.
Lunch Servers/Cross Guards:
Abigail S.; Kayla S.
Lunch Servers/Cross Guards:
Ethan S.; Erick T.
10
11
12
13
14
chicken sandwich
cooked carrots
cooked broccoli
potato wedges
orange
corn dog
smiles
raw veggies
apple
burrito
nacho cheese
tortilla chips
peas/salsa
mixed fruit
Lunch Servers/Cross Guards:
Brandon T.; Eli W.
Lunch Servers/Cross Guards:
Ian W.; Sandy A.
Lunch Servers/Cross Guards:
Emma B.; Maribelle B.
17
18
19
No School
Easter Monday
24
cheeseburger
smiles
raw veggies
apple
No School
Good Friday
20
chicken alfredo
salad
garlic bread
green beans
strawberries/peaches
21
country fried steak
mash potatoes
green beans or corn
gravy/roll
fruit
pbj
corn chips
baby carrots
celery
banana
Lunch Servers/Cross Guards:
Megan C.; Logan C.
Lunch Servers/Cross Guards:
Sophia F.; Mia F.
Lunch Servers/Cross Guards:
Miranda H.; Nicholas K.
Lunch Servers/Cross Guards:
Isaac M.; Sean S.
25
26
27
28
teriyaki chicken
cooked broccoli
cooked carrots
rice
mandarin orange
Lunch Servers/Cross Guards:
Sean W.; Aiden A.
No School
Holy Thursday
taco soup
tortilla chips
raw carrots
fruit
Lunch Servers/Cross Guards:
Kayla T.; Katie B.
beef and noodles
mashed potatoes
green beans
muffin
fruit
Lunch Servers/Cross Guards:
Austin W.; Mary B.
Cook's
Choice
deli style sandwich
raw veggies
baked beans
applesauce
Lunch Servers/Cross Guards:
Casey C.; Zach C.
Lunch Servers/Cross Guards:
Emily A.; Mackenzie F.
Menu is subject to change without notice. A 1/2 pint of 1% white, chocolate skim, and strawberry skim are
offered with each lunch.
Family Fitness Challenge
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Planks - 1 minute Planks - 1 minute Planks - 1 minute Planks - 1 minute Planks - 1 minute Planks - 1 minute
Squats - 10
Squats - 10
Squats - 15
Squats - 20
Squats - 25
Squats - 30
Sit-ups - 10
Sit-ups - 10
Sit-ups - 15
Sit-ups - 20
Sit-ups - 25
Sit-ups - 30
Push-ups - 10
Push-ups - 10
Push-ups - 15
Push-ups - 20
Push-ups - 25
Push-ups - 30
Lunges - 10
Lunges - 10
Lunges - 15
Lunges - 20
Lunges - 25
Lunges - 30
Run in place Run in place Jump Rope Jump Rope Run in place Run in place 1 minute
1 minute
1 minute
1 minute
2 minutes
3 minutes
Mater Dei Catholic School
934 SW Clay St.
Topeka, Kansas 66606
Phone: 785-233-1727
Saturday
Activity of your
choice.
i.e. walking
play catch
bike ride
game of tag
Fax: 785-233-1728
Mater Dei Catholic School PTO Event
Pre-K
Feeling Lucky?
Kindergarten Sports Wagon
1st Grade
Arts/Crafts Basket
2nd Grade
Sports Wagon
3rd Grade
Shopping Bouquet
4th Grade
What's for Dinner?
5th Grade
Backyard Party
6th Grade
Tailgate
7th Grade
Summer Bucket List
8th Grade
Gone Fishing
Game Tickets
4 tickets for $1
20 Tickets for $5
40 tickets for $10
Raffle Tickets
$1 per ticket or 6 tickets for $5
Wristband for unlimited rides
$5
Mater Dei Catholic School
934 SW Clay St.
Topeka, Kansas 66606
Phone: 785-233-1727
Fax: 785-233-1728