Dear SPC Families,
We are nearing the end of week three, and I am grateful for everyone's cooperation in following the guidelines and new protocols. I am hopeful that as we continue to adhere to our new reality at school, we will continue to keep everyone safe and in school.
POWERSCHOOL GRADES 3-8:
PowerSchool is a tool that allows parents to see the up to date grades of their children. This week we will be opening the portal for parent view.
New families and 3rd graders will receive their login information. If you need new login credentials, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Since Schoology is connected to PowerSchool, you will also be able to access grades on Schoology.
SCHOOLOGY GRADES 3-8
You will soon receive login information for parent access to Schoology. Please take a moment to review the video, which includes step by step information on the various aspects of the new Learning Management System. Schoology allows one platform for all aspects of your child's classes: grades, assignments, and teacher communication.
A reminder that we added some professional development days into the calendar. Please make sure to add them to your calendar:
- SEPTEMBER 25: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS, Professional Development Day
- OCTOBER 8: NO SCHOOL. Parent-Teacher Conferences 7:30-3:30 pm (will be Zoom meetings)
- OCTOBER 9: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS. Teacher Professional Development Day
- NOVEMBER 13 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS. Teacher Professional Development Day
- MARCH 11: NO SCHOOL. Parent-Teacher Conferences 7:30-3:30 pm (will be Zoom meetings)
- MARCH 12: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS. Teacher Professional Development Day
Thank you for your partnership in keeping our community safe!
Don't forget, tomorrow is our first CTS Out of Uniform day! See below for more information.
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
Principal
Out of Uniform Ten-Packs!
The first CTS Out of Uniform date is tomorrow, September 11th. If you have not had a chance to purchase your Out of Uniform Ten Pack (Grades K-8) and still plan to do so, please click on this link to purchase them before tomorrow, September 11th.
ALL families who purchased the Out of Uniform passes last February (CTS Online) were sent an email reminder last week that they've already purchased them.
There are a total of Ten CTS Out of Uniform Days throughout the school year (also noted on the school calendar):
September 11th
October 2nd
November 12th (This is a Thursday because there is no school on November 13th)
December 11th
January 22nd
February 19th
March 19th
April 16th
May 14th
June 4th
The "Ten Packs" cover your child for the entire year. Several years ago, SPC went "green" with the passes, therefore, they are in the form of a list only. The homeroom teachers will have the final updated lists for their classrooms.
Thank you for your generosity and continued support of St. Paul of the Cross School.
SPC Home & School Association
TRIP Information!
On behalf of the Home and School Association, welcome to St. Paul of the Cross.I wanted to quickly introduce myself as your new T.R.I.P. (Tuition Reimbursement Incentive Plan) Coordinator for the 2020-2021 school year.If you are unfamiliar with T.R.I.P., more information can be found here on our website.T.R.I.P. offers excellent rebates through purchases of e-gift cards that families use every day. Ranging from Lands End Uniforms to Amazon to local restaurants and more- you are able to put small percentages of your purchases back towards your FACTS account with St. Paul of the Cross.You may register for your account here, and even transfer your profile from your former school (if one exists) by using the code C21ELFAD426.
Due to COVID this year, we are suspending the purchase of physical gift cards until further notice. There are several gift cards that we have on hand that can be purchased on a first come, first serve basis by emailing Tiffany Braun atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You must have a valid TRIP account to purchase these cards before emailing. Checks will need to be made out to SPC TRIP, or you can arrange a credit card payment through Shop with Scrip after emailing Tiffany.
Please click here for our current inventory.
Have you seen the cool SPC canvas tote bags and car magnets around town? The tote bags are a natural colored canvas with an embroidered SPC logo, navy accents, top zip and front pocket. Handles are long enough to go over the shoulder. Car magnets are a great way to show off that SPC is the place to be!
These are available for purchase on the Home and School Association webpage.
Please visit our web page by clicking here (https://www.spc-school.net/parents/homeandschool), select the quantity and your purchase will be delivered to you at pick up or drop off. All proceeds/profit support Home & School expenses. If you have any questions, please contact Maria Almendarez Gemoets at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Order your SPC 2020-2021 yearbook by September 30th and save 10%
The deadline to order a St. Paul of the Cross yearbook is Thursday, April 29th.
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 2,000 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
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 6th.
o Your 2 free custom pages are optional, if you don’t customize you’ll receive a standard yearbook.
Regards,
Mrs. Melissa McCallister
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P.S. If you need help, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. TreeRing has a wonderful customer service. I have found that calling them at 877-755-8733 works well too.
Chess-Ed - Virtual classes begin on September 14th
Chess-Ed has gone virtual! Keep your chess skills and game playing sharp and register now for our 10-week Fall 2020 session. Classes begin on 9/14 and extend through 11/20/20.
Using Zoom, lichess.org and other chess software, our instructors will deliver organized and interactive online lessons, thought-provoking puzzles, and time for student game playing and instructor oversight/feedback, similar to our in-person programming.
Our 55-minute virtual lessons are offered every weekday after school, at 4, 5, and 6 pm with Beginner, Novice, Continuing, and Advanced program levels to appeal to students with a wide variety of chess knowledge and skills. The program is open to all students in all grades.
Chess-Ed instructors look forward to seeing your chess enthusiast in class. JOIN TODAY!
FROM THE PARISH
We have an active and vibrant parish and encourage everyone to read the weekly bulletins for Fr. Britto's weekly letter and stay informed about all upcoming events and programs.
Please click here for the September 13th bulletin