Dear SPC Families,
Thankfully the bitter cold has left us, and we can return to outdoor recess! A reminder that tomorrow is a Home and School Voucher Out of Uniform Day! Also, remember there is no school on Monday.
SPC SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMPS!
We are excited to announce a variety of enrichment summer camps hosted this summer at SPC. We will open registration up to non-SPC families after Mar. 15.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Click here to download the Summer Camp Brochure: www.spc-school.net/parents/summer-camp
AND JUST LIKE THAT, THE COVID GUIDELINES CHANGE AGAIN….
FROM THE OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ON 1/12:
Last night, the Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois State Board of Education released updated guidance for schools, addressing many issues related to the CDC’s Dec. 27 guidance on 5-day quarantine and isolation. This new guidance also addresses some issues that had not been clearly addressed by state officials, including the use of masks outdoors. Therefore, we are updating our guidance to reflect those clarifications:
- Masks can be removed outdoors, including during outdoor athletics and recess (as long as individuals are not in crowded spaces).
- Anyone returning from a 5-day isolation or quarantine must still wear a mask at all times (indoors and outdoors) on days 6 - 10, during outdoor athletics and recess.
- Following any required 5-day isolation/quarantine, families have the option to either:
- send a student back to school on day 6 with the understanding that the student will need to distance 6 feet at lunch and remain masked at all times, indoors and outdoors through day 10, or
- keep a student home for the full 10 days and send the student back to school on day 11
As we have done from the start, we will conform our guidelines to those of our local public health departments and will make adjustments as necessary. It is challenging but important for all of us to keep up with changing conditions and guidance. Our priority remains the health of the whole student and providing exceptional, uninterrupted, in-person instruction and extracurricular activities.
NO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK OPEN HOUSE:
Given the current Covid surge, we are not hosting a Catholic Schools Week Open House on Sunday, Jan. 30. We will continue to have fun activities to celebrate Catholic Schools during the week.
CHANGE IN CALENDAR-NO SCHOOL ON HOLY THURSDAY
The Office of Catholic Schools has allowed schools to take up to 4 “mental health” days for teachers. Holy Thursday was originally a ½ day of school. It will now be a full day off as part of the mental health days. To alleviate the stress of having another day off for our families, the original Professional development day on Mar. 4 is now a day off for the teachers. The other days will be taken at the end of the school year after the last day of school during the teacher PD week. Please make a note of Holy Thursday in your calendar.
SECURITY PROGRAM: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
As you are probably aware, St. Paul of the Cross has a volunteer security program staffed by active and retired police officers. The program is always looking for more volunteers. If you are an active or retired police officer and you are interested in volunteering (even once a month for a few hours), please contact Tim Hawkins at 773-301-1789 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thank you.
COVID DASHBOARD
January 13, 2022
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
Update from Home & School Association
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.
Empower Illinois / Tax Credit Scholarship 2022-2023 Application Resources
As a reminder, families can make a reservation for a 2022-2023 Empower Illinois tax credit scholarship. It opened on January 12, 2022. For all of the details and resources, please go to empowerillinois.org/apply.
What is Mindful Parenting? (And How Can You Get Started Today?!)
ADHD and Executive Functioning Free Webinar Parent Series: Staring in January: Staring in January
Coping with Grief During The Holidays
Snowman Stress Ball Craft: I enjoyed making these with some students this past week. Here is a quick tutorial if looking for an easy fun activity to do with your child over break.
Grief Groups will begin in February. I will be co-facilitating with Kelsey Hoeper from Willow House.
There is an amazing opportunity for you to support Catholic education right here at SPC and significantly reduce or eliminate your state tax bill at the same time. Please click here for Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Opportunities and also how to take advantage of a 2:1 match available to donors right now!!
The Archdiocese of Chicago has a matching opportunity available – each can school match up to $50,000 until February 28, 2022 or until the matching funds are depleted.
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
Edison Park Indoor Youth Soccer Pre-K (4) - 8th Grade
Registration begins January 8th. Please click here to download all of the details.