Dear SPC Families,
I hope to see you all at our annual Parent Mixer tomorrow for a great evening of school spirit, beverages, and music! Thank you to Mrs Waldeck and the Welcome Committee for hosting the evening. We are excited to welcome back the Chancey Brothers for some live entertainment!
Congratulations to the Student Council on a successful Dilly Bar Sale! We have just sent an $800 donation to Catholic Charities Maui to help in the relief efforts!
Please Do Not Park in FM Global
This week, I received a visit from the manager of the FM Global building, who oversees the parking lot across the street on Washington. The safety of our students is a great concern. Since Illinois Bone and Joint has moved into the building, there has been considerably more traffic and parking. Our students have been seen, at pick-up, running between cars. Parking is not allowed in that lot. If you park there, you risk getting towed. Please follow the rules and be good neighbors.
Safe Zone After School
Please be mindful of the safety within the Safe Zone after school. I know the weather is beautiful, but we need to ensure everyone is safe; please ensure your child is supervised if they are playing after school. Large games of football and soccer should not be played.
Family Masses are Back! Save the Dates
Once a month, in collaboration with Religious Education, we will host grade-level family Masses at 10:30 a.m. in the Holy Family Chapel! Our students will assist with reading. I hope you join us in prayer and community!
- September 10th – 5th grade
- October 8th – 7th grade
- November 12th – 4th grade
- December 10th – 6th grade
- January 14th – 8th grade
- February 11th – 2nd grade
- March 10th – Kindergarten
- April 14th – 3rd grade
- May 12th – 1st grade
Fall Clubs 2023 Registration Information
Please click on the attachment below to view the club options and the registration link. Registration opens on Friday, September 8th at 9:00 a.m. and closes on September 15th at midnight.
Fall Club Descriptions 2023.pdf
Fun Run September 22, 2023!
Our 2023 Tiger Fun Run is on Friday, September 22nd, and this year's theme is "Fun Run Goes to the Beach!" Surfboards, beach balls, and palm trees will help transform our Big Lot on the Big Day! (Schedule below.) We ask parents to register their student(s) before the official Fun Run Kickoff on Wednesday, September 13th.
Go to https://pledgestar.com/stpaulofthecross/ and click "Not Registered For This Year's Event".
Thank you to everyone who has signed up for one of our sponsorships! As I mentioned in my newsletter last week, this fundraiser is allocated for general operating funds in our budget and helps to fund valuable programs, activities, and school improvements.
We hope you can join us on September 22nd to cheer on your student. Please see below for the schedule and website sponsorship information.
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.
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelbugh
Our 2023 Tiger Fun Run is on Friday, September 22nd, and this year's theme is "Fun Run Goes to the Beach!" Surfboards, beach balls, and palm trees will help transform our Big Lot on the Big Day! (Schedule below.) We ask parents to register their student(s) before the official Fun Run Kickoff on Wednesday, September 13th.
Go tohttps://pledgestar.com/stpaulofthecross/ and click "Not Registered For This Year's Event".
Thank you for supporting St. Paul of the Cross School's Tiger Fun Run 2023!
There's also still time to become a Fun Run Website Sponsor! See below for information and the link.
Renee Tarasievich
SPC Tiger Fun Run Chair
Fun Run Schedule – Friday, September 22:
- Multi-Age Early Childhood: 8:30-8:55 am
- Kindergarten: 9:10-9:35 am
- 1st Grade: 9:40-10:05 am
- 2nd Grade: 10:10-10:35 am
- 3rd Grade: 10:40-11:05 am
- 4th Grade: 11:10-11:35 am
- LUNCH: 11:40 am -12:20 pm
- 5th Grade: 12:20-12:45 pm
- 6th Grade: 12:50-1:15 pm
- 7th Grade: 1:20-1:45 pm
- 8th Grade: 1:50-2:15 pm
From the SPC Home & School Association
LAST CALL FOR OUT-OF-UNIFORM PASSES AND THE FACULTY BIRTHDAY AND LUNCHEON FUND!!!
If you are interested in still purchasing an Out-of-Uniform pass or donating to the luncheon fund, you have until next Wednesday, September 13th at 5:00 pm. Please use this link.
Our first out-of-uniform and faculty luncheon is Friday, September 15th.
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
RCIA Inquiry on Sunday, September 10th at 10:00 am
Are you, or do you know someone who is not Catholic and is interested in exploring the Catholic faith? Or are you an adult Catholic who has not yet completed receiving the Sacraments? We invite you to consider joining the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program to help you prepare to receive the Sacraments and learn more about Catholicism in an open and welcoming environment.
The RCIA sessions also provide opportunities for you to ask the questions you may have about the Catholic Church. You will be able to learn what the Catholic Church believes, teaches, and proclaims to be revealed by God.
For more information, you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can also call the St. Paul of the Cross parish office at (847) 825-7605 and ask about the RCIA program.
There will be an RCIA inquiry session on Sunday, September 10th at 10:00 am in the Kinane Center
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
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.