Dear SPC Families,
This week, we hosted our first-ever First Responders Mass; it was a beautiful morning and Mass. Thank you to all of our parents who joined us for the morning. We are grateful that our students could pray in thanksgiving for your service to our community!
A huge thank you to all who attended Trivia Night on November 3rd and made it such a memorable event! And a very special thanks to our Endowment Committee for planning this exceptional night and our SPC alums, who helped us with all the behind-the-scenes throughout the night. The energy and brainpower in the Parish Life Center were in overdrive; what an outstanding evening filled with great fellowship and so much laughter! All of our teams/tables were so creative in their themes! The faculty Las Vegas team had a very fun night (see the CTS update below.) And we are happy to report that we raised $7,400 in net proceeds for the Endowment Fund.
We have a jam-packed Thursday Mailing this week:
- NASA WINNERS ON CBS2
- WINTER CLUB REGISTRATION FORM
- UNCLE PETE'S MINISTRY BAGGED LUNCHES!
- PICTURE RETAKE DAY 11/13
- SAVE THE DATE: CHRISTMAS PRAYER SERVICE & CONCERT GRADES PS-3
- NOVEMBER/DECEMBER SAVE THE DATES
- NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION-CURRENT FAMILIES
- Preschool-1st Grade Parent Mingles!
- Adopt A Family Donations–CHRISTMAS DONATIONS FOR SOCIAL SERVICE MINISTRY
SPC NASA WINNERS ON CBS2
Our 7th grade NASA winners showcased their talents on the news again! CLICK HERE to watch the fantastic interview.
WINTER CLUB REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Check out these great after-school activities that take place at SPC! Our creative staff has created some unique and full-filled after-school CLUBS (these are classes in addition to after-school activities provided by other outside vendors). Please sign up soon, as spots are limited.
Winter Clubs begin the week of November 27th. Some clubs will be offered four weeks before break (Nov. 27-Dec. 22) and then ten weeks following break (Jan 16 - Mar 22). Once you have submitted the registration form and payment, changes cannot be made, and refunds will not be issued. Please make a note on your calendar of any club you sign up for and the dates the club is in session.
Click here for the Winter Clubs Descriptions and Details.
Registration is Open Now! CLICK HERE
Registration will be open until Thursday, November 17th, at 8:00 am. Please complete one form for each student.
UNCLE PETE'S MINISTRY BAGGED LUNCHES!
On Friday, November 17th, Uncle Pete's Ministry and NJHS students will collect meals for those in need. On Monday, November 13th, we will send all students home with a brown paper lunch bag and instructions for creating meals. The NJHS will collect these bags as students enter the building on the morning of November 17th. Thank you, everyone, for supporting this mission to feed the hungry.
PICTURE RETAKE DAY!
Color Portraits will be here for student and faculty picture retakes/missed photos on Monday, November 13th. If students are retaking, please have them bring their original proofs to return to the photographer.
SAVE THE DATE: CHRISTMAS PRAYER SERVICE & CONCERT GRADES PS-3
WHERE: Church
WHEN: Thursday, December 21 at 10:00 am
GUESTS ALLOWED: We will Livestream so friends and family can watch it. Please be mindful of the number of guests you bring; we have limited capacity.
PARKING: Parking will be a challenge. Please utilize the public parking in Park Ridge. YOU MAY NOT PARK IN FM GLOBAL or RYAN PARKE FUNERAL HOME.
CAN I BRING MY OLDER STUDENTS TO THE CONCERT? No, the older students will see the concert on Wednesday, December 20th, during the practice, allowing for more room in the church.
WHY DO WE DO THE SERVICE DURING THE DAY? Excellent question; the truth is when we host the concert at 6 or 7 at night for these little ones, it can be a challenge. Asking them to perform when they should be unwinding for the day and getting ready for bed does not make for ideal circumstances, especially during the excitement of the holiday season. We understand that it isn't always the best for parent schedules, but we appreciate your understanding that this decision is focused on what is best for the kids. We will livestream the performance so that you can still see your child perform if you can't be there.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER SAVE THE DATES:
- November 10th - NO SCHOOL Professional Development Day for Teachers
- November 20-24 - THANKSGIVING BREAK
- December 21 - Preschool-3 Christmas Concert
- December 22 - Last day of school before Christmas break!
NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION-CURRENT FAMILIES
We are excited to begin registration for the 2024-2025 school year; as always, current families have priority in the process. If your family will have a new student to SPC next year, the application is now open to current families only. Please log in to your FACTS account and select Create a New Student Application.
Adopt A Family Donations–CHRISTMAS DONATIONS FOR SOCIAL SERVICE MINISTRY
SPC has a long-standing tradition of partnering with the parish social service ministry to ensure that needy families in our community have a wonderful Christmas. The Adopt-A-Family program will collect funds and purchase gift cards so families can buy their own gifts. Given the timeline, we ask that funds be collected by December 10, 2023. Please consider donating to the Adopt-A-Family program so our school can continue this Advent tradition. 100% of these proceeds will go towards the Adopt-A-Family program in Social Service Ministry. CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION
Preschool-1st Grade Parent Mingles! Please see the information below.
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
SPC Home & School Association
Home & School Association Restaurant Fundraiser - D’Agostinos in Niles- Tuesday , November 14th from 3pm to 9pm
The H&S fundraiser will be at D’Agostinos on Tuesday, November 14th. If you participate, students may come out of uniform on Thursday, November 16th. They will not have out of uniform passes, so please send your receipt to school with your child. Thank you for your support!
Celebrating the Spirit 2024
Plane ride to Vegas to see the faculty perform: $219
Uber to the Lone Tree to see the faculty perform: $6
We like the $6 Uber option close to home!
Keep those amazing Well Wishes coming! See below for all the details.
CTS FAQ sheet
Please click here for our flipbook packet on Celebrating the Spirit 2024!
Or, click on the individual links below.
Parent Letter
Well Wishes
Sponsorships
Auction
Party Boards
Thank you!
CTS 2024 Co-Chairs
Kelly Bontempo, Amy DiGregorio, and Megan Weber
More School News
Preschool-1st Grade Parent Mingles!
Calling all preschool- first-grade parents... it's time for a fun parent night out! We hope you can join your grade-level night to sip, mingle, and enjoy a fun time! Appetizers, wine, beer, and mixed drinks will be served. This is a parent-only event. There will also be a fun raffle as we look forward to SPegas CTS on February 2, 2024. All parents who attend will be entered into a raffle to win a fun CTS surprise. Please click the link to RSVP. Payment Forms (nelnet.net)
- Parent/Student volunteers sign up form at our home games. Signup Genius
- Spirit wear update
- Volleyball Registration (opens Nov 6th, Closes Nov 17th)
Register NOW for the Fall Session of Chess-Ed’s Chess Enrichment Program
Registration for the Fall Session of the after-school chess program is underway! The 10-
week program takes place on Tuesdays from 2-3 pm and runs from 12/05/23 to
02/20/24.
The chess program is taught by Chess-Ed instructors and is open to students in
1 st through 8 th grade and students of all chess abilities. Professional instruction will include
the basics for beginning and novice players and build with opening theory, middle game
planning, and end game combinations for continuing students. Playing chess improves
memory, uses analytical and critical thinking skills, teaches problem solving, responsibility,
sportsmanship, social skills and more! The benefits of chess last a lifetime!
To register, please go to https://2023-2024stpaulofthecrosschess.eventbee.com. For
more information about the program, please see the program flyer. Chess-Ed is looking
forward to seeing your CHESS ENTHUSIAST!
Click here to download the flyer.
Key is co-hosting a free Sensory Storytime at the Roben Branch of the Chicago Public Library this Saturday, November 11th.
Please see this flyer for details.
Registration for Ballet with Ms. Rio Winter 2024 Session is Now Open!
Please click here for all of the details and the registration link.
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
Please click here for the Apostolate of Women Registration Form.
St. Nick’s Party: St. Nick’s is back! Last year we were able to bring part of the event back and this year we will have the full event (including the children’s shopping area!). The event will be 10 am to 12:30 pm on Sunday, December 3 in the Morello Parish Life Center – Gym. Please mark your calendars to attend and consider volunteering! See sign up links for adult and student volunteers below.
Adult volunteer link: https://www.signupgenius.com/
go/409094DA9AC23AAFA7- 45604041-stnicks Student volunteer link (service hours available): Students: St. Nick's Party - Student Volunteers (signupgenius.com)
Click here to download the flyer.
FROM THE COMMUNITY
School District 64 Early Childhood Diagnostic Team
2023-2024 Developmental Screenings
School District 64 offers monthly free developmental screenings (cognitive, social-emotional, communication, and motor skill development) for children age 2yrs 9mos through 5yrs 11mos who live in the School District 64 community.
Please click here for the dates and more details.
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