Dear SPC Families,
What a roller coaster of a week! This is a week of transition for all of us, and I appreciate the supportive notes and emails! Thank you for all your patience with all the emails as we navigate the always-changing situation!
ST. VALENTINE'S DAY: February 14th
All students may come out of uniform if they wear pink or red!
CELEBRATING THE SPIRIT PARENT APPEAL 2022
February 14–March 3, 2022
GOAL: $90,000
The CTS Parent Appeal helps bridge the “gap” between tuition and the actual cost of an SPC education. Our 3-week Parent Appeal kicks off on February 14th, and your oldest/only will be bringing home your invitation and parent pledge card on Monday. So be sure to check those backpacks! Our goal is for every family to participate – 100% participation. Parent gifts add up to a large sum each year, and every gift makes a difference. Thank you, in advance, for your generosity!
PRAYERS FOR LUCAS: February 16th-
Please join me in praying for Lucas, a 3rd grader at Mary Seat of Wisdom, who is in critical condition at Lurie Children's Hospital from complications of covid with a pre-existing illness. Lucas' favorite color is yellow. The student council will have yellow ribbons on campus from Wednesday through Friday. Please consider having your child wear yellow on Wednesday and bring $2 to donate to Lucas' family. Thank you for supporting our Catholic school family at MSW.
CALENDAR REMINDERS
No School February 21st!
No School March 4th
March 5th-ROUNDBALL STARTS!
PARENTS TEACHER CONFERENCES: March 10th & 11th
Conferences will be available via Zoom and in person. They are mandatory.
Covid Dashboard
February 10, 2022
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
Parents, here are some free seminars you may want to check out.
February 14;
SKILLS FOR SUCCESS: Help Your Child or Teen Develop a Growth Mindset
FREE 1-Hour Live-Interactive Webinar for Parents
Register Here
February 18:
COACHING FOR THE PARENT OF AN ADHD CHILD with Cindy Goldrich & Cathy Liska
FREE 1-Hour Live-Interactive Webinar for Parents
Register Here
February 15 - 25:
ADHD – WHAT NOW? with Cindy Goldrich and many more!
Free Online Summit airs online from February 15 - 25, 2022, with new speaker interviews released each day.
Register Here
February 22:
ADHD/EXECUTIVE FUNCTION CHALLENGES© Session 1 of Calm and Connected©
2-Hour Live-Interactive Webinar for Parents
Register Here
Spanish ADHD/EF Challenges - Click Here for more information en Espanol
Begins February 22:
CALM & CONNECTED© PARENTING CHILDREN & TEENS WITH ADHD/EXECUTIVE FUNCTION CHALLENGES© 7-Sessions via Live-Interactive Webinar for Parents
Register Here
Update from Home & School Association
TONIGHT, February 10th - Panino's Pizzeria! Home & School Association SPC Gives Back!
Please click here to download the flyer.
The H&S fundraiser will be at Panino's Pizzeria for dine-in or carry-out TONIGHT, Thursday, February 10th. If you participate, students may come out of uniform tomorrow, Friday, February 11th. Panino's will not have out of uniform passes, so please send your receipt to school with your child. Thank you for your support!
Register NOW for the Spring Session of Chess-Ed’s Chess Enrichment Program
Registration for the Spring Session of the after-school chess program is underway! The 10-week program takes place on Tuesdays from 2-3 pm and runs from 2/22/22 to 5/3/22. The chess program is taught by Chess-Ed instructors and is open to students in 1st through 8th grade and students of all chess abilities. Professional instruction will include the basics for beginning and novice players and build with opening theory, middle game planning, and end game combinations for continuing students. Playing chess improves memory, uses analytical and critical thinking skills, teaches problem solving, responsibility, sportsmanship, social skills and more! The benefits of chess last a lifetime!
To register, please go to www.2021-2022spcchess.eventbee.com. For more information about the program, please see the program flyer. Chess-Ed is looking forward to seeing your CHESS ENTHUSIAST this Spring!
Please download the flyer here.
Please Keep This FACTS Tuition Summary Information Handy For Tax Time!
Question: How Do I Find My Payment Summary In FACTS?
Answer: This report will show the total paid for each of the accounts (i.e. Tuition, Extended Day Care, Technology, Book fees, etc.). Parents can select a year or a date range for this summary. This will also include the Schools Federal Tax ID and address. Please see directions below.
Don't forget to order your 2021-2022 SPC Yearbook!
The deadline to order a St. Paul of the Cross yearbook is Friday, April 8th. If you are not sure if you ordered a yearbook, please contact Mrs. McCallister at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before ordering a second one since they are nonrefundable. After you purchase a yearbook, you will receive a confirmation email from TreeRing.
Here are three reasons we chose TreeRing:
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Custom Yearbooks: Every student gets a one of a kind printed copy containing two free pages to customize with personal photos. (This is optional; don’t feel obligated to complete this)
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Green Yearbooks: TreeRing plants a tree in our school’s name when you purchase a book and it prints on recycled paper. In the past five years, TreeRing planted over 2,300 trees on behalf of St. Paul of the Cross.
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Beautiful Yearbooks: All yearbooks are gorgeously printed in full color using the highest end print production available.
YOU CAN PURCHASE AND PERSONALIZE YOUR St. Paul of the Cross YEARBOOK BY CLICKING HERE: https://treering.com/
Yearbook password: 101414618165482
A few important facts:
o Your personalized yearbook only costs $28.00 for a soft cover. You may order a hardcover yearbook for an additional charge.
o You’ll need to purchase your copy and complete your free personal pages by April 8th.
o Your 2 free custom pages are optional, if you don’t customize you’ll receive a standard yearbook.
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
From the Community
High School Summer Camps
St. Patrick's High School - Summer Camps for All Ages
Please click here to go directly to the St. Patrick's High School Summer Camp webpage.
Edison Park Youth Volleyball – Girls 4th – 8th Grades
Please click here for the details.
Park Ridge Baseball - Boys and girls who will be age 5 or above, on or before August 31, 2022
Registration is now open. Please see flyer for the details!
Park Ridge Hawks Lacrosse Club - Spring Boys Padded Lacrosse Instructional League 8U-14U
Registration is now open. Please see flyer for the details.