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updated November 5, 2008

Staff, General Information, Subjects, Tuition and Fees
"The Mission of Saint Matthew Catholic School is to educate the whole student
by Christ centered formation in a Catholic environment, leading them
to do God's will in this world so as to be with Him in the next."

Staff 08-09
Principal
Mrs. Kathleen Scherer  kscherer@stmatt.net

Classroom teachers:
Click on teacher name to link to class web page.

Mrs. Lisa Crawford	Kindergarten
Mrs. Cynthia Feeney	Kindergarten
Mrs. Lea Rossi	Kindergarten
Mrs. Julie Hansen	1st Grade
Sister M. Vianney	1st Grade
Mrs. Lynn Yonce	1st Grade
Sister M. Veronica	2nd Grade
Mrs. Jill Meade	2nd Grade
Mrs. Carol Hatfield	3rd Grade	3rd Grade Science
Mrs. Vicki VanEngelenburg	3rd Grade	3rd Grade Social Studies
Sister M. Margaret	4th Grade	4th Grade Social Studies
Mrs. Kathleen Marietta	4th Grade	4th Grade Science
Mrs. Ann Case	5th Grade	5th & 6th Grade Social Studies
Mrs. Jan Weber	5th Grade	5th Grade Science & Math
Mrs. Cynthia Gumbel	6th Grade	6th Grade Science & Math
Mrs. Mary Wurth	6th Grade	5th & 6th Grade English
Mrs. Lindsey Fullop	7th Grade	7th & 8th Grade Science
Mrs. Karen Pickard	7th Grade	7th & 8th Grade English
Mrs. Celeste Olsen	8th Grade	7th & 8th Grade Social Studies
Mrs. Kathy Schuett	8th Grade	7th & 8th Grade Math

Additional Staff

Hana Schneider	Spanish
Mrs. Linda Johnson	P.E.
Mrs. Judy Sebens	Technology
Mrs. Mary McMillen	Library - e-mail
Mrs. Loretta Oakley	Music
Mr. Bill Geerdes	Art
Mrs. Mary Hazen	C.R.E.
Ms. Pam Shuler	Band
Mrs. Lynn Marassa	Speech
Ms. Debra Karplus	OT
Mrs. Karilyn Sonka	L.D. Specialist
Mrs. Pamela Holmer	Aide in 2nd grade
Mrs. Sue Helfrich	Aide in 2nd grade
Mrs. Laura Muscatella	Aide in 2nd grade
Mrs. Susan Carroll	Aide in 3rd grade
Mrs. Suzanne Cinnamon	Aide in 3rd grade
Mrs. Kristin Hummel	Reading Resource Teacher/Learning Coordinator
Mrs. Traci Schurvinske	Extended Care Director - ECP e-mail
Mrs. Fran Wilberg	Secretary - e-mail
Mrs. Lynne Brown	Secretary - e-mail
Mr. Rick Munds	Maintenance Supervisor
Mr. Joe Kriegel	Athletic Director - e-mail

Grades K-8

There is an Extended Care Program after school from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. for parents who need this service. For more information call 217-359-0330 or e-mail stmatthewecp@hotmail.com.

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SUBJECTS

Language Arts

The St. Matthew School Language Arts program integrates a variety of disciplines. The students experience literature, grammar, penmanship, phonics, spelling, writing, speaking, and listening in a well-balanced curriculum. Computer literacy enhances the students' background as they prepare to become effective communicators. The Language Arts program provides challenging opportunities to develop student's skills to read, write, speak, and listen for use beyond their years at St. Matthew School.

Math

The Math program encourages problem solving, math reasoning, logical and critical thinking skills, as well as emphasizing the basic concepts of computation, use of manipulatives, and various strategies for problem solving. Assessment is accomplished through daily homework, individual observations, tests, and projects. The program complies with the NCTM standards.

Physical Education/Art/Music

P. E. - All students in grades 1-8 take P.E. twice each week. Students in kindergarten take P.E. once each week.

Art - All students in grades 1-6 take art on a weekly basis.The focus of art is to give students the tools needed to cope in a visual society, Students in grades 7-8 may take art as an elective.

Music - Choral music is offered to all students in K-8 weekly. All students participate in a Spring Musical.

Science

The strong science program at St. Matthew helps students gain the well-rounded education they need for understanding their world. Woven throughout the program are opportunities for students to use skills that range from observing to thinking critically and making decisions. "Hands-on" activities and labs offer learning experiences vital to their development. Concept continuity is ensured by a balanced treatment at all levels of life science, physical science, earth science and health.

Social Studies

Social Studies include history, geography, map skills, cultures, and current events. Students in grades K-4 begin learning about family and friends, neighborhoods, communities, states and regions. Fifth grade students study U.S. history through the Reconstruction period. Grade six students cover the Eastern Hemisphere and grade seven covers world geography. The curriculum ends with eighth grade's study of American Government and U.S. History from the Industrialization to the present day. Eighth grade students are required to pass the Federal Constitution Test and the Illinois Constitution Test.

Spanish

Every student at St. Matthew School is exposed to the language and cultures of the Hispanic world. The focus of grades K-4 is building vocabulary. Grades 5 and 6 are introduced to some of the basic grammatical principles of the language. Junior high students are given the option of formally continuing their Spanish studies for which to better prepare them for the study of Spanish in high school or they may choose to take Art. All students, regardless of grade level, are presented the material using a variety of teaching methods that focus on oral, aural and written comprehension. The inclusion of Spanish as part of the St. Matthew School curriculum allows students to develop the global perspective necessary to succeed in today's world.

Technology

At St. Matthew School technology instruction is integrated throughout all grade levels, and all subjects. The school computer lab has 29 eMac computers, three color laser printers and a large screen TV for instruction. Every teacher has an iBook computer. There are two mobile wireless laptop computer labs for use in the classrooms. Each cart contains 16 iBook computers. There are 8 digital cameras, 4 digital video cameras, and 2 projectors. Each classroom has a TV, VCR/DVD, a color all-in-one inkjet printer and 1-4 student computers. There is Internet access with content filtering throughout the school. There is a school server for file storage. Telephones are in every classroom.

Tuition and Fees 2008-2009

Tuition rates vary depending upon whethger one is a parishioiner or not. There are three payment plans: monthly (10), semester (2), or one payment. The tuition is determined on a yearly basis. The cost for one child (parishioner) for 2008-2009 is $3540.00. There is a special rate for families with more than one child. The book fee for 2008-2009 is $175.00 per student.

Click here for more information on the tuition plans. (PDF file)

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