Dear SPC Families,
I am so excited for this weekend at SPC as Mrs. McCallister and Ms. Guerro’s classes will receive their First Communion! Next week we will celebrate with Mrs. Galvin’s class. Please keep our second graders in your prayers as they receive the Holy Eucharist and grow further in their faith and relationship with Jesus!
Next Wednesday, all the 6th and 7th graders are heading to Springfield! Stay tuned to Instagram for some great pictures of our adventures!
SAFE ZONE MONDAY
The Safe Zone will be closed to all after-school play this Monday, May 6th, for the 1st grade CTS Block Party! Please do not allow your children to stay and play in the safe zone after school.
MENTOR FAMILIES NEEDED
We are looking for mentor volunteers for the 2024 school year! As a current parent, you are valuable in helping new families feel integrated into our wonderful school community. As a mentor, you will be assigned a new family to be their go-to for questions and communication throughout the year. The Home and School Welcome Committee will help guide mentors with communication, and from there, you are welcome to arrange coffee meet-ups or playdates to help parents and kids connect and help transition to their new school.
If you would like to mentor a new family, please complete this form.
SAVE THE DATE - STATE OF THE SCHOOL ADDRESS
On June 4th, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, I will give the annual State of the School Address in the Holy Family Chapel. This address will provide an overview of the school year while looking ahead to the 2024-2025 school year. We will also welcome our new school board members and thank our outgoing members at this meeting. Please RSVP by clicking here.
DISSECTION CLUB WITH MR. GALUSKA
The 7th and 8th graders will have the opportunity to dissect a shark and a pig. The students will be able to see, touch, and hold the organs of an animal. Our meetings will be after school from 3:00–4:00 pm on May 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd. On May 15th and 16th, we will be dissecting a pig. On May 22nd and 23rd, we will be dissecting a shark. The cost will be $40 per student, covering the fee for all dissections.
To sign up, click on this link.
NEW SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS ADDED!
We are excited to add some super FUN Science Camps for incoming 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade students!
Phun with Physics
In this interactive science camp, students will explore the world around them and conduct various experiments to help develop a basic understanding of physics. Experiments include an egg drop, balloon cars, rockets, and SO MUCH MORE.
Teacher: Mr. Galuska
Grade level Incoming 4,5,6
Time of day: 8:00-10:00 am
Price: $160
Max number of students: 20
Date: June 10th- June 14th
In Our Elements
In this summer camp, students will explore the science lab by doing various chemical experiments. They will use their scientific knowledge and develop new skills while using flame and chemicals to demonstrate scientific phenomena.
Teacher: Mr. Galuska
Grade level Incoming 4,5,6
Time of day: 10:15 am -12:15 pm
Price: $160
Max number of students: 20
Date: June 10th - June 14
Falling for Newton
In this interactive science camp, students will explore the world around them and conduct various experiments to help them develop a basic understanding of Isaac Newton and his discoveries.
Teacher: Mr. Galuska
Grade level Incoming 4,5,6
Time of day: 8:00-10:00
Price: $160
Max number of students: 20
Date: June 17th - June 21st
Let’s get Chemical
In the science lab, students will explore various types of chemical reactions. They will also learn the proper use of glassware and safety procedures while conducting various experiments. This camp is different from the previously offered In Our Elements camp, but students are welcome to attend both.
Teacher: Mr. Galuska
Grade level Incoming 4,5,6
Time of day: 10:15-12:15
Price: $160
Max number of students: 20
Date: June 17th - June 21st
MAY CROWNING -MAY 15th
Please note the following:
- All students in grades K-8 may dress up for the day! The 2nd Grade will wear their First Communion clothes.
- Mass begins at 1:30 pm.
- 8th-grade families may bring two guests and will have reserved seating in the front of the church.
- 2nd-grade families may attend and bring two guests per student. A few rows will be reserved at the back of the church, and overflow will be streamed from the HFC.
- Please only bring guests as allocated.
ANNIE JR.
The sun will come out tomorrow! Please click here for your tickets! Our actors have been practicing, so please join us in May for a wonderful show! Students will get a small sneak peek during school, but please join us for the entire show! Please see more information below.
SUMMER CAMPS–There is still space!
We are excited about our fun menu of summer enrichment camps for three weeks this coming summer! Registration is now open for all current SPC students and incoming new SPC students! Click here for the Summer Camp brochure, which includes the registration link.
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.
Click here to download the pdf.
SAVE THE DATES APRIL-MAY
MAY 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week
MAY 8: Trip to Springfield Grades 6-7
MAY 15: May Crowning – 2nd and 8th grade can bring two guests to Mass. More details will follow later. Mass is at 1:00 pm.
MAY 15 & 16: SPC Spring Musical, Annie
MAY 21-24: Spring Book Fair
MAY 31: SPC Olympics
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
SCHOOL NEWS & HAPPENINGS
School Board Elections - Please Vote
Last Call for Hot Lunch Registration!
Annie Playbill Shout Outs Deadline Today, May 1st
We know you are just as excited as our young thespians about the upcoming production of Annie Jr! You have the perfect opportunity to shout out your favorite actors in the playbill. Please click here for the details.
Annie Jr. hits the SPC Stage May 15th and 16th!
SPC ATHLETICS
SPC Cub Scout Pack 24 Pinewood Derby!
To download the flyer, click 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's Vacation Bible School - For Incoming PK 4 yrs - 5th-Graders
Join us for a week of morning fun and faith, here at St. Paul of the Cross' VBS Program - Table of Plenty, June 17 - 21! Students entering PK 4 through 5th grade in the Fall are welcome to register. Please click here for the fillable pdf.
Rising Star Scholarship Application - Attention 8th Grade Boys
The scholarship is a one-time $5,000 grant to be used for any accredited Catholic high school. It includes a trophy and the young man’s name to be enshrined on the Rising Star Scholarship plaque in the Upper-Grade Center.
Entries are due by 10:00 pm on Monday, May 6th. The scholarship will be awarded during the 8th-Grade Graduation Ceremony.
Attention Current 8th Grade Female Students Attending ANY Catholic High School in the Fall of 2024
Deadline: Monday, May 13, 2024
St. Paul of the Cross Women’s Group, the Apostolate of Women (AOW), is accepting applications for its annual Catholic Education Scholarship award. This scholarship is open to young women of the parish who are currently in 8th grade and will be attending a Catholic High School in the Fall of 2024. Two winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship for tuition at any Catholic High School in the Chicagoland area. This is an achievement/merit based scholarship and is not based on financial need.
Please click here for the details and application requirements.
WOMEN'S GOLF OUTING! SAVE THE DATE SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
