Dear SPC Families,
We are excited to welcome you to Back to School Night this evening! The teachers are excited to share their plans for the year! This week, we held our Back to School Mass led by the student council; it was wonderful to be back in church with the children actively participating and singing! The school year is off to a great start.
Thank you for adhering to the drop-off procedures! Things are running much smoother in the morning. Please remember that there is no left turn out of the lot onto Washington for the UGC drop-off and pick-up. Please follow the signs!
Fun Run 2023
In the next few weeks, we will send home information about the Fun Run, scheduled for September 22nd! Thank you to everyone who has signed up for one of our sponsorships! Our t-shirt sponsorships sold out and the shirts are getting ready for print! This fundraiser is allocated for general operating funds in our budget and helps to fund valuable programs, activities, and school improvements. Stay tuned for more information, and we hope you can join us on September 22nd to cheer on your student. We will send home the specific grade-level schedule soon. Please see below for information on the sponsorships.
Parent Mixer Friday, September 8th
I hope to see you all at the annual Parent Mixer next Friday night. It is a fun evening of music, beverages, and community. At the moment, the weather looks perfect for an evening in the safe zone! Please RSVP to let us know if you will be attending.
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FAIR
All 7th and 8th grades will attend the high school fair on September 20th in the gym from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. If parents of 7th and 8th graders would like to attend, please feel free to join us!
SAVE THE DATE: MANDATORY PARENT/CHILD DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP WORKSHOP!
WHO: 5th and 6th Grade Students and Parents
WHEN: NOVEMBER 16th, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: TBA
Liz Repking will return to SPC this fall to hold digital citizenship courses for 5th and 6th grades. This year, instead of having a parent-only workshop, we are holding a joint parent-student meeting to enhance the conversation about cyber safety and digital citizenship.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT TONIGHT!
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Please read the schedule carefully. It would be advisable to map out your schedule based on your child’s teachers. Please note:
A reminder that Back to School Night is a child-free event.
Please note when we will have classroom presentations to allow families with multiple children to attend Back to School Night.
- Grades Preschool-3 will have sessions from 6:00-7:20. Please enter through door D5 on Ridge Terrace or door B1 for 3rd grade.
- Grades 4-8 from 7:00–8:30 p.m. (Please enter through door B1)
Administration Presentations:
Looking Forward to a Great School Year – Dr. Mickelburgh
5:30-5:55 GYM
7:10-7:35 GYM
How to Help My (4th-8th) Child With the iPad
6:00-6:30 GYM
6:35-7:00 GYM
1st- 3rd Grade Schedule (plus early childhood curriculum showcase)
You may choose which session to attend based on your availability. All sessions will be the same.
- 6:00-6:20 Session 1 Preschool through Grade 3
- 6: 25-6:45 Session 2 Preschool through Grade 3
- 6:50-7:20 Session 3 Preschool through Grade 3
4th - 8th Grade Schedule
7:00–8:30 p.m.
- The teachers will be holding brief presentations on the curriculum map and classroom expectations.
- You do not have to follow your child’s bell schedule, as the schedule does not correlate with the schedule below. Based on your child’s teachers, you will decide where and when you go. Given that our curriculum is consistent from class to class, you only need to visit the teacher and subject.
6th – 8th Grade schedule
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
- The teachers will be holding brief presentations on the curriculum map and classroom expectations.
- You do not have to follow your child’s bell schedule as the schedule does not correlate with the schedule below.
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
Fun Run 2023 Sponsorhip Opportunities!
We are excited for our SPC Tiger Fun Run this year; mark your calendars for Friday, September 22nd! Thank you to our T-Shirt sponsors; the shirts are getting ready for printing! And a very big thanks to everyone who has been signing up for the banner and website sponsorships! Just a reminder that the banner sponsorship deadline is on Tuesday, September 5th.
Sponsorship Opportunities
$1,000 T-Shirt Sponsorship – Only 12 Available SOLD OUT!
- Name or Logo on 830 Tiger Fun Run 2023 T-shirts that go to all SPC students and faculty.
- Name or Logo on both Fun Run Banners September 13th - October 2nd - One in front of the school on Northwest Highway, and one by the main SPC parking lot.
- Name or Logo on the Tiger Fun Run webpage – Your logo will link to your business website.
$500 Banner Sponsorship – Deadline September 5th
- Name or Logo on both Fun Run Banners September 13th - October 2nd - One in front of the school on Northwest Highway, and one by the main SPC parking lot.
- Name or Logo on the Tiger Fun Run webpage – Your logo will link to your business website.
$250 Fun Run Website Sponsorship
- Name or Logo on the Tiger Fun Run webpage – Your logo will link to your business website.
All students will participate and gather pledges through their own personalized pledge pages.
To sign up and pay for the banner or website sponsorship packages, please click here.
Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.
Thank you,
Renee Tarasievich
SPC Tiger Fun Run Chair
From the SPC Home & School Association
LAST CALL! The Home and School Association FACTS Form for Out-of-Uniform Passes and Teacher Appreciation Luncheons will close tomorrow, Friday, September 1st at 5:00 pm.
We are asking each family to complete this form - one per student enrolled at SPC - before 5:00 pm on Friday, September 1st.
On this form, you will be able to:
- Donate to support our monthly teacher/ faculty luncheon and birthday celebrations. ***This is a new process! We are no longer collecting money each month for specific grade levels!***
- Purchase an out-of-uniform pass (grades K-8).
Within the form is more information about how the funds are utilized to support HSA programming. We have also provided historical information related to donations on a per-child basis (where applicable).
We are looking forward to a great year and thank you in advance for your continued support!
More SPC Updates and Happenings
Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts at St. Paul of the Cross
Attention Boys in Grades 1-8
Kick-off Meeting is Thursday, September 11, 2023 at 7 pm in Duffin Hall
Please see this flyer for the details.
Fall After School Activities at SPC
Smiling Strings Violin Fall Lessons Grades K-6 Beginning September 12th
Smiling Strings Acoustic/Classical Guitar Lessons Grades 3-6 Beginning September 12th
FROM THE PARISH
We have an active and vibrant parish and encourage everyone to read the weekly bulletins for Fr. James' weekly letter and stay informed about all upcoming events and programs.
Please click here for the latest bulletin.
Please click here for Fr. James' "The Daily" - Daily Mass Readings and Reflections
Annual Men's Club Golf Outing Friday, September 22, 2023!
Please click here for the details and sign-up information.
FROM THE COMMUNITY
From our Catholic High Schools
Other Community Events
Maine South Football
Elementary and Middle School Spectator guidelines for football games
The PEACE Program for HSPT Catholic School Entrance Exam Test Preparation Beginning September 23rd
Please click here for the details and registration information.
Edison Park 2023/2024 Youth Basketball
Please click here for the all of the details and registration information.