Dear SPC Families,
Tonight we celebrate the graduating Class of 2022! Please keep in your prayers the graduates as they prepare to leave St. Paul of the Cross and go to high school! Our 2022 St Paul of the Cross graduates have all been accepted at their first-choice high school and will go on to attend the following high schools: Loyola Academy, St Ignatius College Prep, St Viator High School, Notre Dame College Prep, Regina Dominican, Resurrection High School, St. Patrick High School, Fenwick, Maine South, Maine West, Northside College Prep and Taft. Many students have been placed into honors classes and awarded scholarships because of their strong academic success. Please pray for our graduates as they transition from SPC to high school.
At St Paul of the Cross, we have a tradition where the SPC class graduating high school returns to SPC for lunch and a photo in their college shirts on the church steps. On Tuesday, 5/31, we welcomed back the SPC class of 2018! We celebrated all their high school accomplishments and the strong foundation they received at SPC. There are so many outstanding scholarships and recognitions for these college-bound students, here are just a few; The SPC class of 2018 can boast two valedictorians; Adriana Zaiya from Willows Academy will be attending the Illinois Institute of Technology for Chemistry. She has received the Camras Scholarship, which covers the full cost of tuition. Thomas Scherer attended Northridge College Prep and will be attending Hillsdale College. Grayson Poindexter was awarded an Evans Scholarship and will attend The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
Six members of the SPC Class of 2018 earned the Eagle Scout Rank! Congratulations to Letterio Montalbano, Anthony Purciarello, Bradley Orzada, Michael Lattanzio, PJ Spagnolo, and Stephen Kuhlman. Their service to their community and country is to be commended! The Class of 2018 will attend prestigious schools such as Notre Dame, University of Michigan, Boston College, Berkeley, Marquette, Loyola University, University of Wisconsin Madison, Purdue, and U of I, to name only a few! See below for more on the SPC Class of 2018.
SPC OLYMPICS
Tomorrow the SPC Olympics returns after a 2-year hiatus! Please read the information carefully (below) as there are changes to morning drop-off and a few reminders for the day. Thankfully the weather looks perfect at 79 degrees and sunny!
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 6/3
https://www.spc-school.net/parents/summer-camp
FRIDAY JUNE 3rd–IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR DROP-OFF TOMORROW MORNING!
Friday Morning Drop-Off Procedures:
- The main parking lot will be closed for parking and drop-off due to the SPC Olympic setup.
- The Tiger Lot will also be closed for the SPC Olympic setup.
- To accommodate the increased traffic flow in the kiss and go, we will start kiss and go at 7:40 tomorrow morning.
- If you can walk to school–that may be a great idea!
FOR ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES PRESCHOOL-2
- Please use the kiss-and-go line on Ridge Terrace. There will be no parking in the main parking lot.
FOR ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-7
- We will have one kiss-and-go line along Washington going south.
- DO NOT let your children out of the car on the east side of Washington northbound- This is dangerous.
- You can also let them out along Summit going west--DO NOT LET THEM OUT OF THE CAR on SUMMIT GOING EAST. DO NOT MAKE a U-TURN in the middle of Summit.
- Please drop your kids off along Washington and have them walk along the sidewalk to the UGC.
AFTERNOON PICK UP--Normal Pick up routines resume!
SPC OLYMPICS DETAILS
Tomorrow we will be bringing back a favorite tradition, the SPC Olympics. Students in K - 7th grade will be placed into teams with children of all grade levels and assigned a teacher 'coach' for the day. The students they are paired with will become their team for future Olympic games moving forward.
Students will rotate between games on campus throughout the day while parent volunteers keep scores to determine the winners. Each of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams will receive medals, while the 1st place team will also receive t-shirts.
A few things to keep in mind for tomorrow:
- Pick up and drop off will be at regularly scheduled times-see above for important drop-off procedures.
- All children should come to school in SPC attire. SPC gym uniforms are encouraged with athletic shoes. No open toed shoes will be permitted. No crocs!
- Applying sunscreen before the school day is also encouraged as half of the events will be outdoors.
- Students should bring a labeled water bottle.
- Hot lunch will be provided for those students who ordered it, but other students will need to bring their lunches as usual.
- Home & School Association will serve popsicles before the winners are announced. Please let your teacher know if your child cannot have an allergy-friendly popsicle.
- Only registered volunteers will be allowed to attend Olympic day. It will be closed to spectators and outside guests.
- Early childhood (PS and PK) will be hosting their in-classroom Olympic games, sponsored by each classroom's room parents. They will also be receiving treats and prizes to make the day special.
If you have any questions about the Olympic day or are still interested in volunteering, you must register with the Home & School Association (HSA) before the event by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All volunteers will need to register with HSA in front of the UGC building to retrieve their shirts and game assignments before the day begins. Volunteer registration opens at 7:30 AM.
We are looking forward to a wonderful event.
A REMINDER ABOUT THE LAST FEW WEEKS OF SCHOOL:
June 6th: 6th and 7th Grade Trip to Springfield
1st Grade Trip to Lincoln Park Zoo
June 8th: Last Day of Preschool, PreK and Multi-Age
June 9th: Last Day of Kindergarten
June 10th: Last Day of School Grades 1-7 Dismissal at 11:00
COVID Dashboard 6/2/2022
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
Principal
SPC Class of 2018 Heads to College
What an amazing turnout on Tuesday! It was so great to see close to 60 of our alumni come back to visit. Congratulations to these high school graduates and God bless them on their next chapter! 
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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS FOR SPC OLYMPICS!
We are in need of several volunteers to help make this exciting day run as smoothly as possible. From set-up to running various games, there are many opportunities available. SIGN UP TODAY to take part in the fun!
School Supplies 2022- 2023 HSA Fundraiser Last Day for Free Home Shipping is Tomorrow, June 3rd
Hello Everyone,
It is that time of year to pre-order your child’s school supplies easily and conveniently while supporting Home and School Association.
*IMPORTANT DATES:
• Order by 6/3, kits are discounted with FREE home delivery.
• Order 6/4 – 7/10, standard kit and shipping rates apply.
• Storefront closes at end of day on 7/10.
Please click here to start your order.
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Summer Events!
Home & School Association is proud to present some fun events this summer! SPC will be hosting 4 drive-in movie nights that can be signed up for below. Act fast! Each movie is limited to 45 vehicles.
Out of Uniform Passes for 2022-2023
Summer Ballet Camps at SPC - Attention Students Entering Grades 1-5
Please download the flyer with all the 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
St. Paul of the Cross Church will host a concert by The St. John's Boys' Choir of Collegeville, MN on Monday, June 6th at 7:30 p.m. in the Upper Church. Before hopping on a plane to kick off a concert tour in Austria, The St. John's Boys' Choir will grace Park Ridge with their incredible vocal talent! This special concert is FREE to the public and all are welcome! A free-will offering is appreciated. Click here to download the information.
From the Community
Kumbaya 2022 -Summer Chess Camp: Early Bird Registration
Please click here for all the details of Summer Chess Camp.
Edison Park Youth Soccer Fall 2022 Program - Registration starts June 4th
Please click here to download the flyer.
Special Illinois State Sales Tax Holiday on Back-to-School Items August 5th through August 14th
Please click here for the Illinois Dept. of Revenue informational bulletin about this tax break.