Principal’s Message
Dear SPC Families,
What an incredible week it has been at St. Paul of the Cross! Each day reminds us how truly blessed we are to be part of such a vibrant, faith-filled, and supportive community. As we close out October and look ahead to November, I want to take a moment to celebrate all the wonderful events, people, and moments that make SPC such a special place.
FUN Fair Success!
A huge thank you to our Home and School organization and everyone who had a hand in hosting our FUN Fair. The day was simply brilliant! The games, parent support, decorations, and activities all contributed to a tremendous experience for everyone. Seeing so many smiling faces reminded us that school is so much more than letters and numbers — it’s about community, joy, and shared moments. Way to go, TIGERS!
Honoring Our First Responders
Heartfelt thanks to all of our staff and parents who helped organize our First Responder Mass and luncheon. The day was one of pride, gratitude, and emotion as we honored those who serve in responder roles. We are deeply appreciative of their dedication and bravery.
Vocations Week Ahead
Next week is Vocations Week! With the guidance of Sr. Pia, we’ve arranged for members of various religious vocations to visit classrooms on Wednesday. Visits will depend on our guests’ availability, and we’re so excited for students to learn more about answering God’s call in different ways.
All Saints Day Celebration – Tuesday, November 4
We will celebrate All Saints Day at our regularly scheduled 9:45 a.m. Mass. Students will process into church dressed as their Prayer Buddy Teams’ patron saints — what a joyful sight that will be! We will also celebrate saints throughout November in our classrooms and as a school community.
Apple Distinguished School Application
St. Paul of the Cross is currently applying to become an Apple Distinguished School! These schools are recognized as centers of leadership and innovation that embody Apple’s vision for learning with technology. We expect to hear about our review by the end of the school year. Exciting times ahead!
Current Families New Student Enrollment Opens November 3
The 2026-2027 new student application opens to current SPC families only on Monday. You will receive an email with a link to sign into your account and create an application. Current families have priority and will be accepted immediately. Please note this is only for a sibling joining SPC. Re-registration for current students will open in December. If you have any questions about the application process, please get in touch with Meghan Waldeck at [email protected].
Upcoming School Tours
We are thrilled to be hosting 30 prospective new families for a conversation and tour on November 5. Word of mouth remains our best invitation for welcoming new families to join the TIGER community. Our next tour day will be December 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
Enrollment information can be found HERE.
Coffee with the Principal – Wednesday, November 12
Join me from 8:00–9:00 a.m. for our next Coffee with the Principal. Our discussion will focus on Catholic Identity and the many ways our students encounter Christ throughout their time at SPC. RSVP — space is limited to 30 parents. We hope to see you there!
Thank you for all you do to make SPC such a wonderful community of faith and learning. Wishing you and your families a restful and blessed weekend!
James White, M.Ed.
Principal
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Celebrating the Spirit–Save the Date!
We’d love your support! 💙 If you’re interested in donating an item or experience for the event, please reach out to Kelly Bontempo at [email protected].
Have an idea or want to brainstorm a fun party board? Connect with Amy Dolan at [email protected]—she’d love to hear from you!
SPC Life Team
Baby Bottle Project – Due Wednesday, November 5th
Thank you to the SPC Life Team, who works with the parish on the Baby Bottle Project on behalf of The Women’s Center during Respect Life Month. The Women’s Center helps women in crisis pregnancies.
Students were sent home with their baby bottles last Wednesday, October 22nd. Please take a moment to read more about our annual Baby Bottle Project here.
Thank you for your generosity and support of this life-affirming cause!
Trivia Night is Back – Friday, November 14th! Tables are selling out!
Get ready for one of the most fun nights of the year! Trivia Night is just around the corner, and you won’t want to miss it. Last year’s event sold out quickly—so don’t wait to organize your tables and grab your tickets! Bring your A-game, your team spirit, and get ready for a fantastic evening of friendly competition.
Use the QR code, or click here to purchase your table!
For questions, please contact the Endowment Committee at [email protected]. You can check out highlights from the past couple of years here.
Are you interested in attending the Endowment Fund SPC Trivia Night but don’t have a table yet?
Our SPC Home & School Association has created this form for anyone who would like to connect with others to form a table. We’ll group people by grade level as best as possible, depending on the number of sign-ups. Once your table is formed, please designate one person from your group to purchase the table on behalf of everyone (rather than purchasing individual tickets).
Yearbooks – Early Bird Sale Through October 31st–10% Off!
With all the back-to-school chaos still whirling around, you may have yet to hear…It’s an early bird sale on St. Paul of the Cross yearbooks!
Take 10% OFF the best moments of the school year! We’ll even package them up in a beautifully bound yearbook and deliver it.
Go ahead. Check it off your to-do list.
TRIP/Raise Right
Hello Parents,
Thank you for participating in TRIP through Raise Right. The holidays are a busy time for physical gift cards. To simplify the ordering process and to ensure timely delivery of the cards, please have your payment and orders in by the first Fridays of both November and December. Please contact me with any questions: [email protected]|
Thank you!
Carrie Jackiewicz
Trivia Night
Are you interested in attending the Endowment Fund SPC Trivia Night but don’t have a table yet? Fill out this form to get connected to other people looking to create a table. We will connect groups based on grade level depending on the number signed up. Once you have your table, we ask that you pick one person from your group to purchase the table for the group rather than purchase individual tickets.
Chess Ed
REGISTER NOW FOR THE WINTER AFTER-SCHOOL CHESS PROGRAM Registration for the Winter chess program at SPC School is underway! The 11-week after-school program takes place on Tuesdays from 2-3 pm and runs from 12/2/25 to 2/24/26. The chess program is taught by Chess-Ed instructors and is open to SPC students in grades 1 through 8 and of all chess abilities, beginner to advanced.
Please click here for complete details and registration links.
Boy Scout Troop 24 Wreath Sale
Please click here for all the details and the order form.
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’ Weekly Letters
From the Community
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