September 26, 2024

Dear SPC Families,

It was the eve before Fun Run 2024–and we are slowly approaching our goal! We need to reach our goal if I am going in the dunk tank next Friday! The weather looks like it will cooperate. Please see below for a list of reminders for tomorrow. The Fun Run setup will impact morning drop-off procedures; please see below for specific information.

I want to give a special shout-out and thanks to our FABULOUS Co-Chairs, Caitlin Brown, Lauren Nast, and Katie Noonan, for all their hard work!  Thank you to all our sponsors and everyone who donated; the fun run supports operating costs for SPC, which allows us to have robust programs in technology, inclusion, SEL, and much more! I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow for Fun Run 2024!

In this Thursday Mailing:

  • Fun Run-day of information
  • Picture Day-next Thursday
  • Homecoming Week 
  • Parent Funtober
  • Parent Teacher Conferences-coming soon!
  • SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass November 5th!
  • 24-25 Family Mass Schedule

FUN RUN PARENT/SPECTATOR INSTRUCTIONS
PARKING AND DROP OFF:
Please DO NOT park in the FM Global parking lot or the Ryan Parke Funeral Home Lot. 

  • The main parking lot will be closed at 5:00 am. There will be no parking in the lot for drop-off.
  • Please use Washington for drop-off. DO NOT DROP YOUR CHILD OFF NORTHBOUND ON WASHINGTON; WE DO NOT WANT KIDS CROSSING THE STREET IN BETWEEN TRAFFIC. You may also use Summit and Ridge Terrace for Kiss and Go.  
  • Please do not park in the FM Global Lot at any time during the school day. 
  • Please do not bring dogs to the Fun Run.
  • Be sure to send your student in his/her comfortable bottoms, gym shoes, and a full water bottle!
  • FUN RUN SHIRTS–will be handed out in your child’s classroom tomorrow. Children will change into their shirts in the bathrooms. 
  • Come cheer the students on! Stop by our Spirit Table, sponsored by the Meyers family, to make a sign cheering on your runner! Make a sign, wear your groovy gear, or just come as you are and cheer on the students as they run laps (schedule below).

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

Attention Caffeine Enthusiasts
SPC parents don’t have to worry about making a coffee run between races this year! Triple Scoop will sell hot coffee, iced coffee, and water on-site. They are donating 10% of the proceeds to St. Paul of the Cross School!

Please read more from our co-chairs below for details on the school goal!
If you have any questions, please contact our Fun Run chairs at [email protected]. Thank you for supporting St. Paul of the Cross School’s Tiger Fun Run 2024!

Picture Day Thursday, October 3rd
No Uniforms today–come in your picture-day clothes! 

To Order:
1. Go to ordercp.com
2. Enter the SPC school code: 10022801
3. Choose the package and background

Homecoming 2024!
We are hosting our first-ever Homecoming Week next week! Thank you to the Student Council for planning the week!

Feel free to join us at the Homecoming football games on Saturday, October 5th, at Taft High School:
JV plays at 2:00 pm
Varsity Plays at 3:30 pm

Funtober Parent Mingle – Save the Date for Friday, October 4th, 6:30-8:30
Enjoy a fun evening mingling with other SPC parents in the Safe Zone! See more information below.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
We use Pick A Time to schedule parent-teacher conferences. On 9/30, we will send information on how to log in to Pick A Time. Pick A Time will open on 10/1 at 8:00 am and close on 10/8 at midnight. Conferences will be held:

Thursday, October 10th
All students dismissed at Noon. No afternoon EDP.
In-person conferences from 1:00-8:00 pm.

Friday, October 11th
Asynchronous learning-No school today
Parent Teacher Conferences (Google Meets only) 9:00-3:30

Dr. Caroline Adelman
Dr. Caroline Adelman spoke to our parent community this past Tuesday as part of the open school board meeting. She presented “It’s a Family Affair: Managing Anxiety and Promoting Resilience in the Family System. For those who missed this, you can listen to her most recent podcast that discussed similar material here.

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. 

  • 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 tomorrow, FRIDAY, September 27th! The weather looks “groovy” for our big event. THANK YOU to all the families and friends that have pledged so generously! Keep those pledges coming! We will accept online pledges all week through midnight on Fun Run Day (Friday night) at  https://pledgestar.com/stpaulofthecross/. 

$165,000 Goal!
As Dr. M. mentioned, we need to reach our goal if she’s going in the dunk tank next Friday…we can get there! We have until midnight tomorrow night, to determine the Top 10 Earners and the Highest Earning Classroom. Each Student from the Highest Earning Classroom and the Top 10 Earners will have the opportunity to throw a ball in hopes of dunking our fearless leader, Dr. M!  Keep those pledges coming and practice your aim!

And if we surpass the goal, we’ll have a day off of school on the Monday after the Super Bowl!

FUN RUN PARENT/SPECTATOR INSTRUCTIONS
PARKING AND DROP OFF:
Please DO NOT park in the FM Global parking lot or the Ryan Parke Funeral Home Lot. 

  • The main parking lot will be closed at 5:00 am. There will be no parking in the lot for drop-off.
  • Please use Washington for drop-off. DO NOT DROP YOUR CHILD OFF NORTHBOUND ON WASHINGTON; WE DO NOT WANT KIDS CROSSING THE STREET IN BETWEEN TRAFFIC. You may also use Summit and Ridge Terrace for Kiss and Go.  
  • Please do not park in the FM Global Lot at any time during the school day. 
  • Please do not bring dogs to the Fun Run.
  • Be sure to send your student in his/her comfortable bottoms, gym shoes, and a full water bottle!
  • FUN RUN SHIRTS–will be handed out in your child’s classroom tomorrow. Children will change into their shirts in the bathrooms. 
  • Come cheer the students on! Stop by our Spirit Table, sponsored by the Meyers family, to make a sign cheering on your runner! Make a sign, wear your groovy gear, or just come as you are and cheer on the students as they run laps (schedule below).

 Fun Run Schedule – Friday, September 27:

  • 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

Thank you for supporting St. Paul of the Cross School’s Tiger Fun Run 2024!
Katie Noonan, Lauren Nast, and Caitlin Brown
SPC Tiger Fun Run Chairs

Please RSVP Here.

Attention Parents,

Save the date for Fun Fair!! This year, Fun Fair will be on Friday, October 25th. We can’t wait to treat the students to a day filled of fun! A volunteer sign up will go out the first week of October. We will be looking for volunteers to help us make the day a huge success! Please keep this date in mind if you would like to be involved. 
Thank you!

SPC ATHLETICS

Bitty Basketball! Calling all Girls and Boys in Grades KDG-3rd

The season runs January 11th-February 15th.

Registration opens October 2nd. Please click here to download the details and registration link.

Bitty Cheerleading! Grades 1st-3rd

The season runs October 7th-December 21st

Registration opens September 30th. Please click here to download the details and 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

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]. 

From the Community

Please visit our Admissions Events page to view all of our upcoming events!

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