I am looking forward to seeing you tomorrow evening at our Parent Funtober! We will gather in the Safe Zone for a fun evening of music, community, and beverages.
Thank you again for making the Fun Run a huge success! Pledge money is still arriving, corporate matching gifts are still coming in, and we have surpassed our goal of $165,000. These funds collected are directed to general operating, which funds all SPC programs and allows us to have robust, comprehensive programs. THANK YOU!
Please remember that we will dismiss at 12:00 next Thursday, and there is no afternoon EDP. Doors will open for conferences at 1:00. There will be no school on Friday.
HOMECOMING 2024! Thank you to our Student Council for all the fun activities during Homecoming Week! Feel free to join us at the football games on Saturday. It promises to be a super fun afternoon filled with SPC school spirit!
JV plays at Taft High school on 10/5 at 2:00 pm Varsity Plays at Taft High School at 3:30 pm
In this Thursday Mailing:
Shorts?
Parent Teacher Conferences
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass November 5th!
24-25 Family Mass Schedule
WHEN CAN MY STUDENTS WEAR SHORTS? The last day students can wear shorts will be Tuesday, October 15th.
Parent-Teacher Conferences We use Pick A Time to schedule parent-teacher conferences. Pick A Time will close 10/8 at midnight. You will not be able to schedule conferences after this time. 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
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!
Our next meeting is tomorrow, Friday, October 4th, at 8 am in Holy Family Chapel. We hope to see you there! If you prefer to join virtually, please use this link to access the meeting:
Fun Fair Fun Fair will take place Friday, October 25th. A volunteer sign up will go out on Monday. Please save the date if you’d like to volunteer. We ask that anyone who signs up to volunteer commits to the shift and time.
SAVE THE DATE!
Hello Families! Box Tops is an easy way to raise money for SPC. Please see this link for a Google Slides presentation that explains how Box Tops works. There are 5 quick steps to earning Box Tops:
Download the Box Tops app and choose St. Paul of the Cross School
On the app, find participating products and monthly bonus offers that can help you earn more cash for SPC.
Purchase products at the store and then scan your receipt with the Box Tops app.
Earn 10 cents per product or more if you buy items that are in the monthly bonus.
SPC receives a check twice a year. Last year we raised over $170.00! Let’s reach our goal of $500.00 this year!
Please reach out to me with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you for your participation!
Bitty Basketball! Calling all Girls and Boys in Grades KDG-3rd
The season runs January 11th-February 15th.
Registration opens October 2nd. Please click hereto 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.
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
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 hereto 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.
PEACE, LOVE FUN RUN is in full swing, with grade levels earning fun incentives! I am looking forward to next Friday for the Run; please see below for the day’s schedule so you can come and see the runners! Each year, the money raised goes to support our operating budget, which allows us to continually enhance our academic programs such as STEAM, Social-emotional wellness, inclusion, and the arts! Thank you in advance for your generosity. We are already nearing $50,000 and have a week to go!
Thank you to everyone who came to family Mass this Sunday; it was lovely to pray with all of our fall athletes!
We have a beautiful new website! Thank you to Mrs. Ploen for all her efforts in the new design!
In this Thursday Mailing:
Health Reminders
Parent Speaker Series: “It’s a Family Affair: Managing Anxiety and Promoting Resilience in the Family System”
Parent Funtober
Fun Run
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass November 5th!
24-25 Family Mass Schedule
Health Reminders: A reminder that if your child is sick with a fever, they must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school. Please do not give your child medicine to reduce the fever and send them to school; when it wears off, they are back in the office feeling crummy. Let’s work together to keep all the kids in the classroom healthy.
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
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 The Tiger Fun Run kick-off has arrived, and we are well on our way to meeting the goal! Thank you to everyone who has registered and collected pledges!
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.
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
The Tiger Fun Run has arrived, and we are well on our way to meeting the goal! Thank you to everyone who has registered and collected pledges! We’re 24 hours in and could not be more excited to see our Tigers’ eagerness to reach their goals. We have raised over $50,000!
Classroom incentives are locked in, the Triple Scoop’d Raffle is under way, but there’s one thing missing: THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF OUR SCHOOL WIDE INCENTIVE FOR REACHING OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL!
The Top 10 Earners and Each Student from the Highest Earning Classroom will have the opportunity to throw a ball, in hopes of dunking our fearless leader, Dr. M! Keep the pledges coming and practice your aim!
Fun Run Sponsorship Opportunities 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!
Attention Caffeine Enthusiasts SPC parents don’t have to worry about making a coffee run between races this year! Triple Scoop will be on site selling hot coffee, iced coffee, and water. 10% of the proceeds will be donated back to St. Paul of the Cross School!
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
Out of Uniform Passes Tomorrow, September 20th: If you missed the sign up for out of uniform passes, you can still purchase them before the next out of uniform day tomorrow, 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
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.
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.
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
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 Announcerslot 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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 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).
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
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
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 thisZoom 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.
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.
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.
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
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 27th 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.
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
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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 [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.
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).
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!
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 27th 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.
The building is quickly getting ready for students, and it is an exciting time of year! The faculty and staff started yesterday, and we were blessed with some Student Government and National Junior Honor Society members who came to help prepare for the start of school.
This year marks the 100th year of St Paul of the Cross School! The Class of 2025 will be the 100th class to graduate from St. Paul of the Cross. We are truly blessed as a school with a vibrant school community where all children and families can grow in their faith and become faith-filled leaders for the 21st century. We will begin planning Centennial celebrations soon involving alumni, alumni parents, and current community members. Please stay tuned for opportunities to celebrate 100 years of St Paul of the Cross School. We have accomplished a great deal in the past 100 years, and as we look forward to the next 100 years, I am grateful for your partnership in strengthening our community!
I look forward to kicking off our Centennial Year on Sunday with our Back to School Mass, Meet the Teacher, and Ice Cream Social!
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
School Office August 16th Offices are closed August 14th-15th Offices are open 8:00 am-1:00 pm We will resume regular hours on August 21st.
Back to School Mass/Teacher Meet and Greet and Ice Cream Social
On August 18th, please join us for our Back to School Mass at 4:00. Immediately following Mass, we will have a Teacher meet-and-greet/supply drop-off and our Ice Cream Social. In the Gym, we will host the used uniform sale, the Park Ridge Public Library, and the New Family Welcome Committee Table. We will also have spirit wear available for purchase from The Athletic Board! (Checks and cash will be accepted for uniform sales and spirit wear.)
The Ice Cream will be located in the Safe Zone.
Teacher Meet and Greet/Supply Drop-off will be after Mass until 6:30. If you ordered your school supplies through Home and School, they will be delivered to your child’s classroom.
Class Lists Will Be Emailed Tomorrow, August 16th, at 4:00 pm We know everyone is eagerly anticipating classroom assignments. We will send welcome letters tomorrow, August 16th, at 4:00 pm. Please remember that I do not accept teacher requests, and requests for classroom changes will not be entertained. We are blessed with an outstanding faculty and staff.
The process for developing class lists is a very thoughtful one that begins in May with teachers dividing the students into classrooms. For example, 3rd-grade teachers meet to divide the 3rd-grade students into the 4th-grade rooms. Many factors go into grouping students into classrooms: balancing class size, gender, abilities, and behavior concerns are just a few factors. Once those class lists are finalized in June, the administration assigns teachers during the summer.
BACK TO SCHOOL SAVE THE DATES August 18: Back to School Mass followed by Teacher Meet & Greet! August 21: First Day of Grades K-8 August 22: First Day of Preschool August 26: EDP Starts
New in Preschool-2nd Grade At the State of The School in May, I announced that we would be substituting American Sign Language for Spanish in Preschool- 2nd grade this school year. Spanish will continue to be offered as a club for these grades during the school year. We are excited to provide this opportunity to our students:
Learning a new language like ASL stimulates your brain and enhances cognitive abilities.
It improves your visual-spatial skills, memory, and multitasking capabilities.
ASL also promotes cultural awareness and sensitivity towards diverse communication styles.
Learning ASL encourages cognitive flexibility by engaging different brain regions responsible for language processing and motor skills.
This flexibility can extend to problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and creative thinking.
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.
NEW RECESS/LUNCH PROCEDURES TRAINING:
WHEN: August 15th – 5:00–5:30 pm, or August 20th – 5:00–5:30 pm. WHERE: School GYM WHAT: Training on new lunch/recess supervision procedures. We will review school emergency protocols, recess/lunch protocols, and student health protocols. Please attend one of the training sessions to be on the approved list. CLICK HERE TO RSVP
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 in the EGC office during summer office hours or email them to Mrs. Miulli at [email protected].
Fall Support Groups A survey was sent out earlier this summer to assist us with planning our Fall programming. If you are still interested in having your child participate in an after-school program, please use this link for additional information. Mrs.Quinn will follow up regarding registration.
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.
HOT LUNCH If you plan to order Hot Lunch for your students, we have new procedures in place this year. Please read through the information.
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
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).
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!
Back to School Readiness Group: Main Street Counseling is offering a Back to School Readiness group (for 1st-3rd graders) on August 15th from 12:00–2:00 pm and will be $75. The workshop will be focused on discussing and practicing ways to transition back to school on a positive note. They will also review expected behaviors at school. If interested, please contact Laney Dossey at Main Street Counseling, Park Ridge.
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.
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 27th 2024 for the lowest rate. Chess-Ed is looking forward to seeing your CHESS ENTHUSIAST!
Welcome to the 24-25 School Year! I pray you all enjoyed a beautiful summer. We have been busy all summer preparing for a great school year! I am excited for you all to meet our new faculty and staff. While all faculty and staff return on August 14th, teachers are already coming in and working on their rooms.
Please note the irregular office hours as we prepare for the school year.
August 12, 13 & 16th Offices are closed August 14th-15th Offices are open 8:00 am-1:00 pm We will resume regular hours on August 21st.
This is the 1st Thursday Mailing of the year and is jam-packed with information!
Back to School Mass/Teacher Meet and Greet and Ice Cream Social
Welcome New Faculty and Staff
Class Lists
Health Reminders
Back to School Save the Dates
American Sign Language for Preschool-Grade 2
Back to School Night September 5th
Recess Volunteers Needed
Fall Support Groups
24-25 School Calendar
MASS/ ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND TEACHER MEET AND GREET Please click here to RSVP On August 18th, please join us for our Back to School Mass at 4:00. Immediately following Mass, we will have a Teacher meet-and-greet/supply drop-off and our Ice Cream Social. In the Gym, we will host the used uniform sale, the Park Ridge Public Library, and the New Family Welcome Committee Table. We will also have spirit wear available for purchase from The Athletic Board! (Checks and cash will be accepted for uniform sales and spirit wear.)
The Ice Cream will be located in the Safe Zone.
Teacher Meet and Greet/Supply Drop-off will be after Mass until 6:30. If you ordered your school supplies through Home and School, they will be delivered to your child’s classroom.
CLASS LISTS: We know everyone is eagerly anticipating classroom assignments. We will be sending welcome letters on August 16th. Please remember that I do not accept teacher requests, and requests for classroom changes will not be entertained. We are blessed with an outstanding faculty and staff.
The process for developing class lists is a very thoughtful one that begins in May with teachers dividing the students into classrooms. For example, 3rd-grade teachers meet to divide the 3rd-grade students into the 4th-grade rooms. Many factors go into grouping students into classrooms: balancing class size, gender, abilities, and behavior concerns are just a few factors. Once those class lists are finalized in June, the administration assigns teachers during the summer.
HEALTH REMINDERS The following forms are required for the 2024-2025 school year and must be submitted directly to the school office. Office hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8:00 am – 11:00 am. Regular office hours resume August 21st. *All Forms Must Be Submitted by August 1, 2024*
Physical Examination Information and Form *Required for Preschool, Prekindergarten (if new to SPC), Kindergarten, and 6th Grade; all new and transfer students in any grade.
ATHLETIC PHYSICAL: If your child in 4-8th grade is planning on playing on an SPC sports team they are required to have a SPORTS Physical.
BACK TO SCHOOL SAVE THE DATES: August 18: Back to School Mass followed by Teacher Meet & Greet! August 21: First Day of Grades K-8 August 22: First Day of Preschool August 26: EDP Starts
New in Preschool-2nd Grade: At the State of The School in May, I announced that we would be substituting American Sign Language for Spanish in Preschool- 2nd grade this school year. Spanish will continue to be offered as a club for these grades during the school year. We are excited to provide this opportunity to our students:
Learning a new language like ASL stimulates your brain and enhances cognitive abilities.
It improves your visual-spatial skills, memory, and multitasking capabilities.
ASL also promotes cultural awareness and sensitivity towards diverse communication styles.
Learning ASL encourages cognitive flexibility by engaging different brain regions responsible for language processing and motor skills.
This flexibility can extend to problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and creative thinking.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT September 5th— SAVE THE DATE 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.
NEW RECESS/LUNCH PROCEDURES TRAINING: WHEN: August 15th – 5:00–5:30 pm, or August 20th – 5:00–5:30 pm. WHERE: School GYM WHAT: Training on new lunch/recess supervision procedures. We will review school emergency protocols, recess/lunch protocols, and student health protocols. Please attend one of the training sessions to be on the approved list. CLICK HERE TO RSVP
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 in the EGC office during summer office hours or email them to Mrs. Miulli [email protected].
Fall Support Groups: A survey was sent out earlier this summer to assist us with planning our Fall programming. If you are still interested in having your child participate in an after-school program, please use this link for additional information. Please complete it no later than August 12th. Mrs.Quinn will follow up regarding registration.
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
Back to School Readiness Group: Main Street Counseling is offering a Back to School Readiness group (for 1st-3rd graders) on August 15th from 12:00–2:00 pm and will be $75. The workshop will be focused on discussing and practicing ways to transition back to school on a positive note. They will also review expected behaviors at school. If interested, please contact Laney Dossey at Main Street Counseling, Park Ridge.
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 27th 2024 for the lowest rate. Chess-Ed is looking forward to seeing your CHESS ENTHUSIAST!
