Dear SPC Families,
Welcome back, and Happy Easter! Today's Thursday Mailing is jam-packed with a lot of information! The end of the school year is always super busy, and I appreciate your attention to all the details!
- Our NASA Tech Rise winners!— the Launch!
- Celebrate the Spirit on April 28th
- Week of the Young Child
- VIP Day - May 11th Grades Preschool-3rd
- Career Days Grades 4th-8th
- Is it time for shorts?
- Letter from Park Ridge Police Department
Congratulations! 3-2-1…. BLAST OFF!
The NASA project that last year's winners completed will launch into space tomorrow! We are so proud of the team and Dr. O! We plan to host a viewing party for the whole school when the film is available. We even made it on the NASA website here!
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-techrise-student-experiments-count-down-to-flight
Friday, April 28th Celebrating the Spirit Live Band Karaoke
I look forward to seeing you at CTS on Friday, April 28th! Click here to Click here to RSVP if you haven't already purchased your tickets. Please read below for more information from the CTS Committee.
April 24-28, 2022 is the Week of the Young Child!
Preschool – Grade 3
A fun-filled week celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities. Throughout the week, several activities are planned that support and encourage
inquisitiveness and learning in the early years (Preschool-Grade 3). Students are encouraged to dress out of uniform each day with our theme but can also wear their uniform.
Please click here to see how we will celebrate your child each day!
VIP DAY! (Very Important Person Day) May 11th, 2023
Preschool – Grade 3
We look forward to hosting VIP Day on May 11th! Students in grades Grades Preschool- 3rd may choose any special person to come and share an activity together. Please note the following:
- Each student will be able to bring 1 VIP to school.
- VIPs will report to the classrooms during the assigned time for refreshments and activities; the activities only last 45 minutes.
- It will be a full school day, and students will return to class after the VIP activities.
- Unfortunately, the 2nd floor of the EGC is not handicap accessible, impacting Grades Kdg - 2nd.
- This year we are hosting Career Days for Grades 4th-8th, so we are limiting VIP Day to Grades Preschool-3rd.
Schedule:
8:30-9:15 PK/K
9:30-10:15 1st and 2nd
10:30-11:15 3rd Grade
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO RSVP: YOU MUST COMPLETE A SUBMISSION FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL CHILD.
Career Days (May 1st and 2nd) Grades 4th-8th
Thank you to all the parents who signed up to come and speak for the May 1st and 2nd Career Days! We are excited to have a variety of careers for our students to learn about!
Uniform Reminder – Is it Time to Wear Shorts?
Students may wear uniform shorts from April 15th through the end of the year!
Letter from Park Ridge Police Department
Please click here for recent communication from PRPD. I know "Uptown" is quite a hot hangout area and a rite of passage as kids get older. However, it is unfortunate that some instances have given school-aged kids a bad reputation in Uptown. Please remind your children to be respectful when they are in Uptown with their friends….you can tell them that they will never know when they will run into Dr. M at Starbucks! I am confident that our SPC students are well-behaved when they are "hanging out," but a gentle reminder never hurts!
Much More Information Below! Please Read Through the Mailing.
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
SPC HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
The Celebrating the Spirit Committee is busy preparing for a fantastic night! See below for FAQs and Click here to RSVP. 
Home & School Association Restaurant
The H&S fundraiser will be at Moretti's on Monday & Wednesday, April 24th & 26th for dine-in, carryout, and delivery at both the Edison Park and Rosemont locations.
Moretti's will donate 15% of total sales to SPC so please make sure you mention the fundraiser when you place your order. If you participate, students may come out of uniform on Thursday, April 27th. Moretti's will not have out of uniform passes, so please send your receipt to school with your child. Thank you for your support!
More School News & Events
SPC Students Artshow June 3, 2023 – Save the Date!
Summer Ballet Classes May 24 – July 15, 2023
Summer Ballet Camp June 19 – 22, 2024
How to Talk About Scary Events with Young Children
EF at Home: Cooking Up an EF-Friendly Meal
While cooking can be fun, it can also be a taxing task that relies heavily on executive function. Cooking is a great opportunity to get kids involved in household chores that build EF strategies.
Learn more
Zone Your Home: Online Parent Training - April 27, 2023
Is your child struggling to manage their feelings? Are you unsure how to help them through their anxiety, anger or sadness? Join us to learn strategies and practical tools using The Zones of Regulation framework. This 2-hour session will define self regulation and co-regulation and highlight the basics of using The Zones in your home. We will explore how to set up check-ins and visual supports, identify triggers, build a toolbox of regulation strategies and create daily structures to help your child and family thrive. Click here for more information and details on how to sign up.
Spring Fever!
Spring is in the air. And that can make staying focused even harder for kids who are easily distracted. With many weeks of school still to go, keeping kids on track is key. These tips can help.
FROM THE PARISH
We have an active and vibrant parish and encourage everyone to read the weekly bulletins for Fr. James' weekly letter and stay informed about all upcoming events and programs.
Please click here for the latest bulletin.
Please click here for Fr. James' "The Daily" - Daily Mass Readings and Reflections
The AOW Women’s Group Scholarships
For Current Female 8th Grade Students
Attending a Catholic High School in the Fall of 2023
Deadline – Friday, May 5, 2023 at 5pm
Please click here for the details.
From the Community
Announcements From Our Catholic High Schools
