September 2024 – Page 2 – St. Paul of the Cross Catholic School

September 12, 2024

Dear SPC Families,

Thank you to everyone who attended Back to School Night last week and the Field Trip Training! Today, we held our lockdown drill, and I am grateful to 2 of our SPC security guards who accompanied the admin in both the EGC and UGC lockdown walkthroughs to ensure we were successful in securing our children’s safety.

This Sunday is our 1st family Mass hosted by Fall athletes, and I look forward to seeing you all there dressed in your jerseys! SPC athletes both play and pray together! We will gather at 10:30 am in the Holy Family Chapel.

Last Weekend, we hosted our first-ever SPC Football games! It was a super fun day of school spirit. Thank you to all the SPC Tiger fans who came out for the inaugural games.

Please see below for all things PEACE, LOVE, FUN RUN! We kick off one of our most fun fundraisers of the year next week!

In Today’s Thursday Mailing

Parent Speaker Series: “It’s a Family Affair: Managing Anxiety and Promoting Resilience in the Family System”
Fall 2024 Clubs-still time to register
High School Fair-Save the Date 6th-8th grade parents
Parent Funtober
Fun Run
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass November 5th!
24-25 Family Mass Schedule

Save the Date! September 24th – Dr. Caroline Adelman
Dr. Caroline Adelman will return to speak to our parent community at 7:30 pm on 9/24 as part of the open school board meeting. She will present “It’s a Family Affair: Managing Anxiety and Promoting Resilience in the Family System. Please RSVP by 9/20.
RSVP Parent Speaker 9/24

SPC Fall Clubs
Staffed by our very own SPC staff! There’s still time to register. Registration is open midnight tomorrow, September 13th.
Please click here to download the Fall Club descriptions.

Register for Fall Clubs here.

HIGH SCHOOL FAIR: GRADES 6th-8th September 18th
Parents, please consider joining us right after drop-off for the High School Fair!
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
Date: Wednesday, September 18th
Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Schools Invited / Proposed Visit Schedule:
DePaul College Prep
Fenwick
Loyola Academy
Notre Dame,
Regina Dominican
Resurrection
St. Ignatius
St. Patrick
St. Viator
Trinity
Woodlands Academy
LaLumiere (boarding school in Indiana)

Funtober Parent Mingle – Save the Date for Friday, October 4th
Enjoy a fun evening mingling with other SPC parents in the Safe Zone! See more information below.

Fun Run Friday, September 27th
Our 2024 Tiger Fun Run is on Friday, September 27th, and this year’s theme is “Peace, Love, Fun Run!” We ask parents to please register their student(s) before the official Fun Run Kickoff on Wednesday, September 18th.

Go to: https://pledgestar.com/stpaulofthecross/ and click “Not Registered For This Year’s Event.”
The first ten registrants will get to dance with me in the official Fun Run Kickoff TikTok video!

2024 Fun Run Schedule – We hope you can come and cheer on your Tigers!

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 & 6th Grade: 12:20-12:45 pm
7th & 8th Grade: 12:50-1:15 pm

SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass-November 5th
We invite all our St Paul of the Cross parents (of students in grades K-8) who are doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and other emergency professionals to attend this special Mass on November 5th at 10:00 am. We ask that you come in uniform and arrive around 9:40. You will line up in the gym and process in with your children. We hope you can join us in thanksgiving for their service and pray for their safety. Students in grades K-8 will attend the Mass with their first responder parents. We will send an RSVP closer to the date!

2024-2025 Family Masses: Save The Dates
This year, the school will be hosting family Masses at 10:30 in the Holy Family Chapel, and it will be an excellent opportunity for our school community to pray together! Our students will be reading and serving as ushers, and our alumni will return to be Eucharistic ministers.

September 15th All 4-8th grade Fall Athletes will pray together. Fall Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
October 20th: 7th and 8th Grade
November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
NO MASS in APRIL
May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten

Peace,

Dr. Erika Mickelburgh

Our 2024 Tiger Fun Run is on Friday, September 27th, and this year’s theme is “Peace, Love, Fun Run!” We ask parents to please register their student(s) before the official Fun Run Kickoff on Wednesday, September 18th.

Visit: https://pledgestar.com/stpaulofthecross/ and click “Not Registered For This Year’s Event.”
The first ten registrants will get to dance with Dr. M in her official Fun Run Kickoff TikTok video!
2024 Fun Run Schedule

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 & 6th Grade: 12:20-12:45 pm
7th & 8th Grade: 12:50-1:15 pm

Fun Run Sponsorship Opportunities
A huge thanks to all of our sponsors so far!
Please read through the sponsorship letter here! There’s still time to become a Website Sponsor! The Seventh/Eighth Grade Announcer slot is also still available!

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. Thank you for supporting St. Paul of the Cross School’s Tiger Fun Run 2024!

Thank you,
Katie Noonan, Lauren Nast, and Caitlin Brown
SPC Tiger Fun Run Chairs

Please RSVP Here.

Thank you for attending our first meeting of the year! We had a great turnout and look forward to our next meeting on October 4th!

Out of Uniform Passes:
If you missed the sign up for out of uniform passes, you can still purchase one before the next out of uniform day on 9/20. Please send a check to school made out to Home and School. Passes are $40 for K-8 and $20 for PK. Checks should be sent in an envelope and given to your child’s teacher.

SPC ATHLETICS

Spanish Club – Grades PS-2nd
Maestra Jenni is back to teach preschool through second grade students Spanish lessons after school on Tuesdays starting September 17!
Please see the information and registration details here.

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

JOIN OUR CHILDREN’S CHOIR!

Online registration is now OPEN for the 2024-25 Children’s Choir season! Follow this link to register your child for the upcoming season: https://spc-church.org/about/news/775-childrens-choir-sign-up

There is also a link to our rehearsal and Mass schedule on the registration page.

The group is coming together, but space is limited. Sign your child up for THE Children’s Choir TODAY!!

For more information, email Ed Eicker at [email protected].

RCIA
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 [email protected]. You can also call the St. Paul of the Cross parish office at (847) 825-7605 and ask about the RCIA program.

From the Community

Edison Park Youth Basketball – Girls & Boys Grades 1-8
Edison Park Youth Basketball Registration Information

September 5, 2024

Dear SPC Families,

I look forward to seeing many of you tonight at Back to School Night! Our teachers are excited to share the curriculum and classroom procedures with you. Our National Junior Honor Society students will be around campus helping you find classrooms!

LOCKDOWN DRILLS:
Each year, we practice lockdown drills; it is the part of my job that I actually hate. It devastates me that we have to practice, but given the world we live in, it is a necessary evil. I long for a day when, as a country, we begin to take significant action to prevent school shootings; until then, we must continue to practice these drills. I am eternally grateful that, as a community, we have our own parents who are police officers who give their time and expertise to be a visible presence on campus and keep us all safe.

Teachers will prepare students in developmentally appropriate ways. We will have our lockdown drill on the morning of 9/12. For lockdowns, we announce on the loudspeaker, “This is a lockdown drill. Lockdown. Lockdown.” The protocol is as follows:
Teachers quickly look in the hallways and pull any student in the hallway into the classroom.
Teachers then lock the doors, pull the window covers down, and hide in the farthest corner of the room.
Administrators and law enforcement walk through the buildings to ensure students are quiet and doors are locked.
Here are some parent resources to talk to your kids about lockdown drills in developmentally appropriate ways.
https://tinybeans.com/5-tips-for-talking-to-your-child-about-lockdown-drills/
https://www.erikson.edu/blog/how-to-talk-to-young-children-about-active-shooter-drills/
https://www.savethechildren.org/us/charity-stories/how-to-talk-to-children-about-school-shootings

In this Thursday Mailing:
Parent Speaker Series: “It’s a Family Affair: Managing Anxiety and Promoting Resilience in the Family System”
Fall 2024 Clubs (registration opens on Monday at 9:00 am)
High School Fair-Save the Date 6th-8th grade parents
Parent Funtober
Fun Run Schedule for September 27th
Fun Run Sponsorship
Save the Date First Responder Mass November 5th!
24-25 Family Mass Schedule

Fun Run Schedule – Friday, September 27:
While Fun Run is almost a month away, we want you all to be able to plan ahead so you can come and cheer on your Tigers!

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 & 6th Grade: 12:20-12:45 pm
7th & 8th Grade: 12:50-1:15 pm

Fun Run Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you to all of our sponsors so far!
$1,000 Family or Business Sponsorship – SOLD OUT!

$500 Family or Business Sponsorship – Deadline September 10th

Name or Logo on both Fun Run Banners September 18th – October 7th – 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 Spirit Table Sponsorship – Only 1 Available Deadline September 10th

Name or Logo on Fun Run Spirit Table — Table provides posters and markers for fans to make signs for the runners

$250 Family or Business Sponsorship

Name or Logo on the Tiger Fun Run webpage – Your logo will link to your business website.

$200 Announcer – Only 3 Announcer Spots Left!

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO! Announce the start of your child’s run! You also have the option to let your child announce the start.
In addition to announcing the start, you also get to choose the (school-appropriate) run-out song!
One announcer available per run (Preschool, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth/Sixth, and Seventh/Eighth).

Please read through the sponsorship letter here, which contains excellent opportunities to sponsor the Fun Run!

SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass-November 5th

We invite all our St Paul of the Cross parents (of students in grades K-8) who are doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and other emergency professionals to attend this special Mass on November 5th at 10:00 am. We ask that you come in uniform and arrive around 9:40. You will line up in the gym and process in with your children. We hope you can join us in thanksgiving for their service and pray for their safety. Students in grades K-8 will attend the Mass with their first responder parents. We will send an RSVP closer to the date!

September 15th All 4-8th grade Fall Athletes will pray together. Fall Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
October 20th: 7th and 8th Grade
November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
NO MASS in APRIL
May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten

Peace,

Dr. Erika Mickelburgh

A huge thanks to all of our sponsors so far! There are still opportunities to sponsor the Tiger Fun Run. Please download the details here.
Stay tuned for all the fun updates on our upcoming Tiger FUN RUN on Friday, September 27th!
Please email us at [email protected] with any questions.

Thank you,
Katie Noonan, Lauren Nast, and Caitlin Brown
SPC Tiger Fun Run Chairs

Please RSVP Here.

HSA Meeting Tomorrow 9/6 – Holy Family Chapel at 8:00 am

Our first meeting is tomorrow at 8 am in the Holy Family Chapel. Please join us to kick off the year! You may also use this Zoom link to access the meeting virtually. Hope to see you there!

T-Shirt Orders
If you haven’t already, please complete this form for each child at SPC we will use these t-shirt sizes to order Olympics shirts.

Thank you!

SPC ATHLETICS

Now Accepting New Students for Fall Smiling Strings Violin and Classical Guitar
Smiling Strings Violin Grades K-8 Tuesdays 2-3 PM
Guitar Grades 3-8 Tuesdays 3-4 PM
Registration information here.

Boy Scouts Fall Kickoff this coming Monday, September 9th

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

The Parish Picnic is Back! Sunday, September 8th
All are welcome! Fun for the whole family!

Following Noon Mass in the Upper Church on September 8th
12:45-3:00 pm
SPC Parking Lot

Join us for great fellowship and a picnic lunch. Sandwiches, Chips, Desserts, & Rita’s Italian Ice DJ • Soft Drinks & Beer • Corn Hole • Kids Games
To help us order and plan accordingly, please RSVP by Friday 8/30 using google form: https://forms.gle/YsSdDsBLbrEoSRDW8
There are great volunteer opportunities!
For all the details, please download this flyer.

JOIN OUR CHILDREN’S CHOIR!

There is also a link to our rehearsal and Mass schedule on the registration page.

The group is coming together, but space is limited. Sign your child up for THE Children’s Choir TODAY!!

For more information, email Ed Eicker at [email protected].

RCIA

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 [email protected]. You can also call the St. Paul of the Cross parish office at (847) 825-7605 and ask about the RCIA program.

We are having the RCIA inquiry session this Sunday, September 8th at 10:00 am in the Kinane Center.

From the Community

Edison Park Youth Basketball – Girls & Boys Grades 1-8
Edison Park Youth Basketball Registrate

August 29, 2024

Dear SPC Families,

We celebrated our 1st all-school Mass of the 24-25 school year on Tuesday, and it was beautiful to be together praying and singing in Thanksgiving for the start of another great school year! We launched our first American Sign Language Classes for Preschool-2nd Grade this week. I am thrilled that we are embarking on this learning opportunity for our students as a way to strengthen inclusion in our community while encouraging cognitive flexibility, language processing, and motor skills.

I look forward to seeing you all next Thursday for Back to School Night; please see the detailed schedule below. Thank you in advance for reading the lengthy newsletter packed with all things SPC!

In this Thursday mailing:

MORNING DROP-OFF AND AFTERNOON PICK-UP
High School Fair-Save the Date 6th-8th grade parents
Parent Funtober
Fun Run Schedule for September 27th
Fun Run Sponsorship
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass November 5th!
24-25 Family Mass Schedule
Back to School Night Schedule
Volunteering

MORNING-DROP OFF AND AFTERNOON PICK-UP
The start of school can be tricky with everyone settling into pick-up and drop-off patterns. Pick-up should improve since EDP started this week, which decreases the number of children leaving at 3:00 pm. Please know that my insistence on following these rules is rooted only in keeping our children safe. To keep pick-up and drop-off safe, please drive slowly, get off your phone, and follow the procedures. I know parking spots are limited, and we all have places to go, but keeping our children safe is the only thing that matters.

Please read the reminders that correspond with your pick-up and drop-off Route:

SUMMIT: (in the words of one observer, “This is a disaster waiting to happen”)

Absolutely, under no circumstances can drivers do a U-Turn in the middle of the street anywhere on Summit)
Please cross at the crosswalks! Do not jaywalk anywhere on Summit. You and your child should cross at a stop sign.
When using the kiss-and-go lane, your child must exit on the sidewalk side of the car.
Do not wave your child across the street at dismissal.
Please stay in the kiss-and-go lane until you reach the end. Do not get out of the lane and merge into traffic.

MAIN PARKING LOT: (we have some room for improvement)

Please enter from the northside entrance to the lot (the one closer to Northwest Highway)
Exit out of the southside entrance.
Do not make a left turn on Washington out of the parking lot during drop-off and pick-up hours.
Do not double-park
PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN LEAVING THE PARKING LOT.
Put the phones away while driving.

RIDGE TERRACE (looking really good)

If you park on Summit and walk your children to the entrance, please cross at the crosswalk from Summitt onto Ridge Terrace.
When driving down Ridge (those not in the kiss-and-go lane), please slow down.
If you are parking on Summit and walking, do not make a U-turn on Summit.

HIGH SCHOOL FAIR: GRADES 6th-8th September 18th
Parents, please consider joining us right after drop-off for the High School Fair!
CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Date: Wednesday, September 18th

Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Schools Invited / Proposed Visit Schedule:

DePaul College Prep
Fenwick
Loyola Academy
Notre Dame,
Regina Dominican
Resurrection
St. Ignatius
St. Patrick
St. Viator
Trinity
Woodlands
LaLumiere (boarding school in Indiana)

Funtober Parent Mingle – Save the Date for Friday, October 4th
Enjoy a fun evening mingling with other SPC parents in the Safe Zone! See more information below.

Fun Run Schedule – Friday, September 27:
While Fun Run is almost a month away, we want you all to be able to plan ahead so you can come and cheer on your Tigers!

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 & 6th Grade: 12:20-12:45 pm
7th & 8th Grade: 12:50-1:15 pm

Fun Run Sponsorship Opportunities
$1,000 Family or Business Sponsorship – SOLD OUT!

$500 Family or Business Sponsorship – Deadline September 10th

Name or Logo on both Fun Run Banners September 18th – October 7th – 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 Spirit Table Sponsorship – Only 1 Available Deadline September 10th

Name or Logo on Fun Run Spirit Table — Table provides posters and markers for fans to make signs for the runners

$250 Family or Business Sponsorship

Name or Logo on the Tiger Fun Run webpage – Your logo will link to your business website.

$200 Announcer – Only 5 Available

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO! Announce the start of your child’s run! You also have the option to let your child announce the start.
In addition to announcing the start, you also get to choose the (school-appropriate) run-out song!
One announcer available per run (Preschool, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth/Sixth, and Seventh/Eighth).

Please read through the sponsorship letter here, which contains excellent opportunities to sponsor the Fun Run!

SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass-November 5th

September 15th All 4-8th grade Fall Athletes will pray together. Fall Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
October 20th: 7th and 8th Grade
November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
NO MASS in APRIL
May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT September 5th
Download the full schedule here.
A reminder that back-to-school night is a child-free event. We will include a more detailed schedule in a later Thursday mailing. Please note the times we will have classroom presentations. This will allow families with multiple children to attend back-to-school night.

Grades Preschool-3rd will have sessions from 7:00–8:30 pm. Please enter through door D5 on Ridge Terrace or door B1 for 3rd grade.
Grades 4-8 from 6:00-7:20 pm (Please enter through door B1)

VOLUNTEERING FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR

FIELD TRIP CHAPERONE TRAINING:
WHEN: September 5th – 5:30 pm (immediately before Back to School Night)
WHERE: School GYM
WHAT: This year, we are instituting training for field trip procedures. To be placed on the field trip-approved list, you must attend the training and be fully compliant with volunteer requirements.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

VIRTUS REMINDER:
To volunteer in any capacity, such as coaching, recess/lunch, room parent, field trip chaperone, Fun Fair, or Olympics, to name a few, you must be a registered and approved volunteer. All aforementioned volunteers will only be assigned if they are fully compliant. If you have questions about your compliance, please email Mrs. Miulli. Click here for the list of requirements. You can drop off all forms to either the EGC or UGC office or email them to Mrs. Miulli at [email protected].

FINAL 24-25 SCHOOL CALENDAR
We have finalized the 24-25 school calendar and uploaded it into the Google Calendar, so please check to see if it has synced with your phones.
Click here to download the pdf version.

Peace,

Dr. Erika Mickelburgh

Fun Run Sponsorships!

Please RSVP Here.

Dear Parents,

Please complete this form for each child at SPC. We will use these t-shirt sizes to order Olympics T-shirts.

Reminder–Out of Uniform Passes due by TOMORROW- 8/30
HSA programs or co-sponsored activities are already underway and we need your partnership to keep the positive momentum. Out of Uniform Passes fund the majority of Home and School activities. We are asking each family to complete this form. One form per student enrolled at SPC needs to be completed. This form will allow you to purchase Out of Uniform Passes and also provide you the opportunity to donate towards our monthly teacher/faculty luncheon and birthday celebrations.

This year the Home and School Out of Uniform Passes are valid for the following dates (also indicated on the SPC School Calendar). 8/30, 9/20, 10/18. 11/22. 12/13, 1/17, 2/21, 3/28, 4/4, 5/16

NEW THIS YEAR:
Preschool students will be able to purchase “themed day” passes for the same days (for example PJ day, super hero day etc). The list of Themes will be sent in August.
We are looking forward to a great year and thank you in advance for your continued support!

Thank you!
Home and School Association Board

Now Accepting New Students for Fall Smiling Strings Violin and Classical Guitar
Smiling Strings Violin Grades K-8 Tuesdays 2-3 PM
Guitar Grades 3-8 Tuesdays 3-4 PM
Registration information here.

Download the flyer here.

Fall Ballet Classes – September 17-December 17
Primary Ballet (Grades K-2) – A few spots available!

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 9/10/24 to 11/12/24.

For more information and to register, please go to https://2024-2025stpaulofthecrosschess.eventbee.com/ and register by August 27^th 2024 for the lowest rate. Chess-Ed is looking forward to seeing your CHESS ENTHUSIAST!

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

The Parish Picnic is Back! Sunday, September 8th
All are welcome! Fun for the whole family!

Following Noon Mass in the Upper Church on September 8th
12:45-3:00pm
SPC Parking Lot

2024 SPMC Golf Outing
Please click here to download the flyer.

From Our Catholic High Schools

Extras

Edison Park Youth Basketball – Girls & Boys Grades 1-8
Edison Park Youth Basketball Registration Information

August 22, 2024

Dear SPC Families,

I love that our building is filled with Tigers eager to learn and excited to be back to school! Thank you for all your efforts in ensuring a smooth start to the school year. I know we will have a wonderful school year, and I am excited to see our children learn and grow!

Last week during PD, we calculated the years of experience of our faculty and staff. The faculty and staff of St. Paul of the Cross have a little over 1000 years of experience teaching, nurturing, and collaborating with parents in educating children! We are blessed at SPC with an amazing faculty and staff, and we look forward to partnering with you this year!

In this Thursday mailing:

Milk Orders
Fun Run Schedule for September 27th
Fun Run Sponsorships
24-25 Family Mass Schedule
A Few Reminders
Back to School Night Schedule
Volunteering

MILK ORDERS:

It is time to order your milk for the school year. All students (PS-8th) will have the option to receive milk. Preschool will receive milk at snack time and only has the option of 2% milk. Kindergarten will have the option to receive milk for both snack time and/or lunch.

The milk options are:

Chocolate (Kindergarten-8th)
Skim (Kindergarten-8th)
2% (Preschool-8th) Preschool students will only receive 2% milk

Please complete one form per child (i.e., if you have two children who wish to receive milk, you must complete this form twice) no later than Thursday, August 29th.
Milk will begin on Tuesday, September 3rd.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER MILK (ONE PER CHILD)

Fun Run Schedule – Friday, September 27:
While Fun Run is almost a month away, we want you all to be able to plan ahead so you can come and cheer on your Tigers!

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 & 6th Grade: 12:20-12:45 pm
7th & 8th Grade: 12:50-1:15 pm

Fun Run Sponsorship Opportunities
Please read through the sponsorship letter here, which contains excellent opportunities to sponsor the Fun Run!

September 15th All 4-8th grade Fall Athletes will pray together. Fall Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
October 20th: 7th and 8th Grade
November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
NO MASS in APRIL
May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten

A FEW GENTLE REMINDERS:

Morning Drop-Off and Kiss-and-Go!
If you are choosing to use the kiss-and-go lines in the morning, please remember that the drivers must remain in the car. It is a safety concern when cars stop in the kiss-and-go line and get out of the car; it creates a backup on the main streets, which is a hazard.

Thursday Mailings
Every Thursday, we send a detailed mailing with important information to all SPC families. Thank you in advance for your careful reading!

IPAD Agreement
We plan to distribute iPads on the first days of school. For your child to receive their iPad, an updated agreement needs to be completed. Please click below to sign the agreement.
https://forms.gle/7votX5pGB6nitHY76

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Save the Date – September 5th
A reminder that back-to-school night is a child-free event. We will include a more detailed schedule in a later Thursday mailing. Please note the times we will have classroom presentations. This will allow families with multiple children to attend back-to-school night.

Grades Preschool-3rd will have sessions from 7:00–8:30 pm. Please enter through door D5 on Ridge Terrace or door B1 for 3rd grade.
Grades 4-8 from 6:00-7:20 pm (Please enter through door B1)

VOLUNTEERING FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR

Lunch Recess and Field Trip Chaperones
I understand there is chatter about the shift from needing lunch supervisors to recess supervisors. The reason for the change is simple: teachers benefit from having time alone in the classroom without students for planning and preparation needs. Specifically in grades K-2, specials take place in the classroom, which does not allow for quiet prep in the room. This decision was based on what makes planning and preparation easier for teachers. A faculty member and our SPC security will be outside to assist with any emergencies. Thank you in advance for your willingness to volunteer.

Lunch/Recess Supervisor Sign-Up Information
Looking for a great way to get involved and help our teachers? Volunteer to be a Lunch Recess Supervisor! Volunteers will be assigned a classroom to supervise at lunch recess. Duties include supervising students outside during their scheduled recess time. Exact recess times will be communicated, but generally between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm. Parent volunteers must attend a training session in August to be approved (see sign-up below). Virtus requirements will also be adhered to (see below for more on Virtus).

If you’re interested in volunteering, please complete the Google Form HERE. We will use this form to gauge parent interest at this time. We will communicate classroom assignments in August once class lists have been communicated.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Peace,

Dr. Erika Mickelburgh

Fun Run Sponsorships!

Welcome Parents!

The St. Paul Home & School Association is the parent organization at St. Paul of the Cross School. We are excited for the 2024-2025 school year at SPC! As your Home & School board, we invite you to get involved in your children’s school. Home & School is a great way to meet other parents and teachers, spend time with your children, and meet their friends. There are many volunteer opportunities both at school and from your home. Please contact any member of Home & School with questions.

Home and School Association Board
Dan Bohlke, President

Erin Greene, Vice President

Christine Bryant, Treasurer

Rachel Barrett Kennedy, Secretary

If you would like to volunteer or have questions, please contact [email protected] for more information.

Please mark your calendars for the HSA meetings for this school year. Meetings are at 8am in Duffin Hall. We will also send Zoom links out if you prefer to join virtually.
9/6, 10/4, 12/6, 1/24, 4/4

Out of Uniform Passes
HSA programs or co-sponsored activities are already underway and we need your partnership to keep the positive momentum. Out of Uniform Passes fund the majority of Home and School activities. We are asking each family to complete this form. One form per student enrolled at SPC needs to be completed. This form will allow you to purchase Out of Uniform Passes and also provide you the opportunity to donate towards our monthly teacher/faculty luncheon and birthday celebrations.

This year the Home and School Out of Uniform Passes are valid for the following dates (also indicated on the SPC School Calendar).

8/30, 9/20, 10/18. 11/22. 12/13, 1/17, 2/21, 2/28, 4/4, 5/16

NEW THIS YEAR:
Preschool students will be able to purchase “themed day” passes for the same days (for example PJ day, super hero day etc). The list of Themes will be sent in August.

We are looking forward to a great year and thank you in advance for your continued support!

Thank you!
Home and School Association Board

Back to School: Parent Self-Care
Now Accepting New Students for Fall Smiling Strings Violin and Classical Guitar
Smiling Strings Violin Grades K-8 Tuesdays 2-3 PM
Guitar Grades 3-8 Tuesdays 3-4 PM
Registration information here.
Download the flyer here.

Fall Ballet Classes – September 17-December 17
Primary Ballet (Grades K-2) – A few spots available!

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 9/10/24 to 11/12/24.

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

2024 SPMC Golf Outing
Please click here to download the flyer.

Month: September 2024

September 12, 2024

In Today’s Thursday Mailing

SPC ATHLETICS

From the Parish

From the Community

September 5, 2024

SPC ATHLETICS

From the Parish

From the Community

August 29, 2024

From the Parish

From Our Catholic High Schools

Extras

August 22, 2024

From the Parish

Community

From our Catholic High Schools