Helpful resources for Cardinal parents.

Helpful information about the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program

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St. Matthew's uses PowerSchool to track student progress and share grades with families.

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St. Matthew’s is proud to have an active parent-teacher group called The Cardinal’s NEST (Nurture, Educate, Support through Teamwork), dedicated to enriching our Christ-centered community. The NEST brings parents, teachers, and students together, fostering a strong sense of community and support. Led by a committed team, the group organizes events and activities throughout the year, creating opportunities for all parents to get involved. With a focus on faith and teamwork, the NEST encourages 100% parent participation, helping to spread the message of Christ through all its efforts.

Easy Fundraising for Our School

What is RaiseRight?

RaiseRight is a fundraising program that lets you support our school by purchasing gift cards for the stores, restaurants, and online retailers you already use. You pay the full value of the gift cards, and a percentage of each purchase — called a rebate — goes back to our school. There’s no extra cost to you, and the program turns your everyday spending into a powerful way to help our school thrive.

How to Get Started

• Get the Enrollment Code: Contact the school office for our unique RaiseRight code.
• Create Your Account: Go to RaiseRight.com or download the app → select “Join a Program” → enter the enrollment code.
• Choose Payment Method: Bank account (fastest), credit/debit card (small fee), or check/cash through the school (if available).

Start Shopping

• Purchase eGift cards or physical cards.
• Reload select cards you already have.
• Use them like cash at hundreds of stores, restaurants, and online retailers.

Rebates: Your Choice

Decide how your earned rebates are applied:

• Tuition/Credit: Rebates reduce what you owe.
• Support School Programs: Fund activities, supplies, and school-wide needs.

Program Dates & Ordering Schedule

• The RaiseRight program runs year-round, with tuition credits applied to family accounts each August.
• Orders are typically due every Thursday, though the schedule may change during holidays, summer break, or days when school is not in session.
• If you have questions about the program or the ordering schedule, please contact schooloffice@smls.org

Every purchase helps our school — it’s easy, flexible, and free to participate!

St. Matthew's offers wraparound and extended care through First Steps.

How does scheduling at First Steps work? 

Schedules are due Monday by noon for the upcoming week of service. Any schedules given after that time are on a first come first serve basis.

When is tuition due?

• Tuition for children that use weekly full day care or extended care (contract billing) will post on the Friday before the week of service and is due by the Friday following the week of service.
• Tuition for hourly charges for before or after school care for children 5K – 8^th grade (hourly billing) will post on the Monday after service given and payments are due by the Friday of that week.

How do I pay my tuition? 

The options for payment are listed below.

• EFT/Direct deposit from your checking account or credit card (*form required & preferred method of payment)
• On-line at MyProCare.com with credit card.
• In office by debit card, credit card, or check. (No Cash Payments)

Contract Billing is for families with children (4K or younger) that have set weekly schedules.

Hourly Billing is for SMLS families with children (5K – 8th grade) that attend Before and/or After School care.

What do I need to know about dropping off and picking up my child at First Steps? 

First Steps has a locked door entry. Families choose a 4 digit code to enter the building. This code will also be used to sign your child into our ProCare system. You will sign your child in at drop-off and out at pick-up.

Will First Steps offer care on days off of school? 

Yes, we will offer care during days off of school except for selected days below.

Good Friday, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day and the 4th of July.

Is lunch provided for my child? 

Yes, children who attend First Steps during the lunch hour will have lunch included with their tuition fee. AM and PM snacks are also included for all children who attend during those scheduled times.

Will my child take a nap at First Steps? 

Yes, children under five who attend First Steps  during the times of 12:30 – 3:00 pm will need to provide a sleeping bag for our daily rest time.

What do I need to provide for my child while they are at First Steps? 

Sleeping bag (if attending during rest time), spare set of clothes, weather appropriate outside clothes, and water bottle.

Practice, game, and tournament times and location for the current season are all available on our School Calendar.

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Addresses and contact information for schools in the BLAC.

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Access the St. Matthew's Library website below.

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