We were honored to celebrate and pray with our First Responder families this week! Thank you to all who attended; for those first responders unable to join us, you were with us in prayer and thanksgiving for your service!
Next week, we welcome back Liz Repking of Cyber Safety Consulting, who will present to our 5th and 6th graders on issues related to cyber awareness and safety.
In This Thursday Mailing
Christmas Clubs
Baby Bottles Thank You!
Trivia Night
24-25 Family Mass Schedule (please see below for additional dates for Family Mass hosted by Religious Education)
Christmas Clubs 2024 – Taught by our very own SPC Staff!
Registration: Opens Tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 8th and closes Friday, Nov. 15th at Midnight. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (opens 11/8 at 8:00am)
It’s that time again…Christmas Club sign up! Check out these great after school activities that take place at SPC! Our creative staff has curated some unique and full-filled after school Christmas themed Clubs. We also have a great list of Winter Clubs that will start in January.
Christmas Clubs begin the week of December 2nd. Christmas clubs are offered for three weeks before break (Dec. 2 – Dec. 19). Drama Club and Future City are offered during December and after, please sign up now if interested.
Winter Clubs begin after break in January. We will have registration in early December for Winter clubs. They will run for ten weeks following break (Jan. 13 – Mar 20). Look for that sign up at the beginning of December.
Once you have submitted the registration form and payment, changes cannot be made and refunds will not be issued. Please make note on your calendar of any club you sign up for and the dates the club is in session.
Baby Bottles Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual baby bottle project for the women’s center!!! They have been collected and are on their way to helping mothers and children!
Trivia Night Next Friday, November 15th We are excited for this fun annual event put on by our Parish Educational Endowment Fund Committee. Tables are completely sold out, and unfortunately, we cannot take any more registrations for this event.
2024-2025 Family Masses: Save The Dates This year, the school will be hosting family Masses at 10:30 in the Holy Family Chapel, and it will be an excellent opportunity for our school community to pray together! Our students will be reading and serving as ushers, and our alumni will return to be Eucharistic ministers.
November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
NO MASS in APRIL
May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten
While the school hosts the above Family Masses, Religious Education hosts Family Masses on the following Sundays at 10:30, and school families are always invited! November 10 December 8 January 12 February 2 March 9 May 11
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
Save the Date! Celebrating the Spirit 2025!
SPC ATHLETICS
Please click above to download the volleyball registration information and links.
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.
Happy Halloween! I hope everyone enjoys a safe and fun-filled night of trick-or-treating! Please remember that tomorrow there is no school as the faculty and staff will be on their Faculty Retreat. Please keep us all in your prayers as they spend the day in prayer and reflection. Mass times for the Solemnity of All Saints are 6:25, 8:30, 12:00 pm, and 7:00 pm.
This coming Tuesday, we are excited to hold our 2nd Annual First Responders Mass. Please see below if you have not had the chance to RSVP yet. Those who have RSVP’d, please look for an email from me on Monday with specific details.
In This Thursday Mailing
Trees and Playground
Baby Bottles
Trivia Night! Limited Number of Tables Left
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass November 5th! RSVP Below
24-25 Family Mass Schedule (please see below for additional dates for Family Mass hosted by Religious Education)
Trees and Playground
We are very blessed to have a beautiful campus surrounded by trees. We are also fortunate to have a playground. Please keep your climbing limited to the playground and do not climb on the trees.
Important Reminders and Upcoming Events
Baby Bottles–Due Back to School On November 6th! 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.
For many women, pregnancy is a time of joy. For others, this can be a time of distress and loneliness. They have little or no support, and they don’t know how they will be able to care for their babies. They don’t know what to do or where to turn.The Women’s Center offers these mothers compassion and guidance, directing them to the appropriate social service agencies for housing, financial support, and medical care. If they choose to place their baby up for adoption, they are helped through that process. If they choose to keep their babies, they are provided with material assistance through the first five years of their child’s life. That assistance includes diapers, formula, clothing, and baby equipment. Everything offered to these women is free of charge.
In order to provide all of these valuable services, The Women’s Center needs you. Please consider placing your baby bottle in a visible and prominent area of your home. Explain to your child that many babies need help to receive the basic necessities that we take for granted. Let your child know that their donation of spare change makes a difference and provides the help needed to welcome a baby into our world. You may want to say a prayer with your child each day, thanking God for the miraculous gift of new life and asking Him to help us uphold the dignity of every human being.
For those hoping to attend Trivia Night but have not yet purchased your tables, don’t delay as we have a limited number of tables left. This is an incredibly fun night you won’t want to miss. See details and the registration link below.
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass-November 5th We invite all our St Paul of the Cross parents (of students in grades K-8) who are doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and other emergency professionals to attend this special Mass on November 5th at 10:00 am. We ask that you come in uniform and arrive around 9:40. You will line up in the gym and process in with your children. We hope you can join us in thanksgiving for their service and pray for their safety. Students in grades K-8 will attend the Mass with their first responder parents. Please RSVP here.
2024-2025 Family Masses: Save The Dates This year, the school will be hosting family Masses at 10:30 in the Holy Family Chapel, and it will be an excellent opportunity for our school community to pray together! Our students will be reading and serving as ushers, and our alumni will return to be Eucharistic ministers.
October 20th: 7th and 8th Grade
November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
NO MASS in APRIL
May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten
While the school hosts the above Family Masses, Religious Education hosts Family Masses on the following Sundays at 10:30, and school families are always invited! November 10 December 8 January 12 February 2 March 9 May 11
Several parents have expressed interest in getting connected to other parents who would like to create a team to participate in Trivia Night. If you are interested, please complete the form below by 11/1. https://forms.gle/jUEHtn5XPRtb1bkx9
Hello Families! Join me in earning cash for SPC by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast!
Use this referral code G9UN9LNZ when you sign up and you’ll get 50 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through TODAY, 10/31/2024! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=G9UN9LNZ
Please reach out to me with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you for your participation!
Carrie Jackiewicz Box Top Chair
SPC ATHLETICS
Please click above to download the volleyball registration information and links.
Please click on the newsletter above to download the full newsletter pdf.
Bitty Basketball! Calling all Girls and Boys in Grades KDG-3rd
The season runs January 11th-February 15th.
Please click hereto download the details and registration link.
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.
Apollo Chorus Concert – This Sunday, November 3, at 3:00 pm in the Upper Church
St. Paul of the Cross is honored to host a special concert performed by the Apollo Chorus of Chicago. The concert will feature a wide variety of choral music, including selections from Händel’s Messiah, Brahms’ German Requiem, Poulenc’s Gloria, and varied selections from their spring program called “From the Earth to the Stars!” You do not want to miss this FREE concert, so mark your calendars now!
Twas the night before Fun Fair! A special shout out and thank you to all the volunteers and the Fun Run Chairs, Mrs. Erin Greene and Mrs. Eileen Finlay, for all their hard work planning the much-beloved tradition of Fun Fair! It takes a small army and many hours of planning to create the event, and I know we are grateful for their time and energy in building upon the 50+ year tradition! Even my own children reminisce that Fun Fair was always one of the best days at SPC!
This is a reminder that next Friday we do not have school because it is a teacher professional development day. On Halloween, students may come out of uniform and wear orange, black, or purple (or a combination of all three!).
In This Thursday Mailing
Fun Fair -October 25th
Baby Bottles
Trivia Night!
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass November 5th! RSVP Below
24-25 Family Mass Schedule (please see below for additional dates for Family Mass hosted by Religious Education)
FUN FAIR October 25th
Please see below for information regarding Fun Fair 2024 from home and school! Please note the following when planning your child’s Halloween costumes for school:
Candy at Fun Fair New this year: Teal Pumpkins. At each Fun Fair game, there will be a teal bucket with allergy-free candy. If your child has food allergies, please remind them to pick the candy from the teal bucket. The Home and School Wellness Committee assisted in the safe candy sorting for the teal buckets.
No candy from Fun Fair is eaten in the classroom. It is put in the backpacks to be sent home so parents can monitor the candy consumption.
Halloween Costume Guidelines As you prepare for students to wear Halloween costumes to school on October 25th, please be mindful of the following:
School rules regarding dress code must be followed: No short skirts/shorts/tutus, no bare midriffs, no bare shoulders, or low necklines.
Nothing that promotes the use of illegal substances or activities or is derogatory, disrespectful, or depicts violence.
Hats & hoods may be worn as part of the costume on this day only. ALL costume preparations are to be completed at home. (No dressing or applying of make-up or colored hairspray once students arrive at school).
No masks or weapons (nun chucks/sickles/swords/knives/guns, etc).
Students or parents who have questions about the acceptability of their costumes should check with their homeroom teacher before wearing the costumes to school.
Students wearing inappropriate costumes will need to call home to have a change of clothes brought up to them.
PARENTS: Please help support an appropriate, distraction-free learning environment for all students by assuring that your students adhere to these guidelines.
Important Reminders and Upcoming Events
Baby Bottles–Due Back to School On November 6th! 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.
For many women, pregnancy is a time of joy. For others, this can be a time of distress and loneliness. They have little or no support, and they don’t know how they will be able to care for their babies. They don’t know what to do or where to turn.The Women’s Center offers these mothers compassion and guidance, directing them to the appropriate social service agencies for housing, financial support, and medical care. If they choose to place their baby up for adoption, they are helped through that process. If they choose to keep their babies, they are provided with material assistance through the first five years of their child’s life. That assistance includes diapers, formula, clothing, and baby equipment. Everything offered to these women is free of charge.
In order to provide all of these valuable services, The Women’s Center needs you. Please consider placing your baby bottle in a visible and prominent area of your home. Explain to your child that many babies need help to receive the basic necessities that we take for granted. Let your child know that their donation of spare change makes a difference and provides the help needed to welcome a baby into our world. You may want to say a prayer with your child each day, thanking God for the miraculous gift of new life and asking Him to help us uphold the dignity of every human being.
What a great turnout for Trivia Night so far! This is an incredibly fun night you won’t want to miss. See details and the registration link below.
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass-November 5th We invite all our St Paul of the Cross parents (of students in grades K-8) who are doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and other emergency professionals to attend this special Mass on November 5th at 10:00 am. We ask that you come in uniform and arrive around 9:40. You will line up in the gym and process in with your children. We hope you can join us in thanksgiving for their service and pray for their safety. Students in grades K-8 will attend the Mass with their first responder parents. Please RSVP here.
2024-2025 Family Masses: Save The Dates This year, the school will be hosting family Masses at 10:30 in the Holy Family Chapel, and it will be an excellent opportunity for our school community to pray together! Our students will be reading and serving as ushers, and our alumni will return to be Eucharistic ministers.
October 20th: 7th and 8th Grade
November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
NO MASS in APRIL
May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten
While the school hosts the above Family Masses, Religious Education hosts Family Masses on the following Sundays at 10:30, and school families are always invited! November 10 December 8 January 12 February 2 March 9 May 11
Several parents have expressed interest in getting connected to other parents who would like to create a team to participate in Trivia Night. If you are interested, please complete the form below by 11/1. https://forms.gle/jUEHtn5XPRtb1bkx9
Fun Fair Fun Fair will take place Friday, October 25th. A volunteer sign up went out last week. Please save the date if you’d like to volunteer. We ask that anyone who signs up to volunteer commits to the shift and time.
Hello Families! Join me in earning cash for SPC by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast!
Use this referral code G9UN9LNZ when you sign up and you’ll get 50 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 10/31/2024! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=G9UN9LNZ
Please reach out to me with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you for your participation!
Carrie Jackiewicz Box Top Chair
SPC ATHLETICS
Bitty Basketball! Calling all Girls and Boys in Grades KDG-3rd
The season runs January 11th-February 15th.
Registration opens October 2nd. Please click hereto download the details and registradtion link.
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.
Apollo Chorus Concert – Sunday, November 3, at 3:00 pm in the Upper Church
St. Paul of the Cross is honored to host a special concert performed by the Apollo Chorus of Chicago. The concert will feature a wide variety of choral music, including selections from Händel’s Messiah, Brahms’ German Requiem, Poulenc’s Gloria, and varied selections from their spring program called “From the Earth to the Stars!” You do not want to miss this FREE concert, so mark your calendars now!
From the Community
From our Catholic High Schools
Notre Dame Open House – Tonight Thursday, October 24th 2 Sessions – 5:30-7 & 7-8:30 RSVP at www.nddons.org/openhouse
I hope you are all enjoying the Fall weather! Next week, we look forward to our Fun Fair! Please see below for information on costumes, and note the emails sent from Home and School about volunteering and candy drop-off.
In this Thursday Mailing:
Fun Fair -October 25th
Trivia Night!
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass November 5th! RSVP Below
24-25 Family Mass Schedule (please see below for additional dates for Family Mass hosted by Religious Education)
FUN FAIR October 25th: Please see below for information regarding Fun Fair 2024 from Home and School! Please note the following when planning your child’s Halloween costumes for school:
HALLOWEEN COSTUME GUIDELINES As you prepare for students to wear Halloween costumes to school on October 25th, please be mindful of the following:
School rules regarding dress code must be followed: No short skirts/shorts/tutus, no bare midriffs, no bare shoulders, or low necklines.
Nothing that promotes the use of illegal substances or activities or is derogatory, disrespectful, or depicts violence.
Hats & hoods may be worn as part of the costume on this day only. ALL costume preparations are to be completed at home. (No dressing or applying of make-up or colored hairspray once students arrive at school).
No masks or weapons (nun chucks/sickles/swords/knives/guns, etc).
Students or parents who have questions about the acceptability of their costumes should check with their homeroom teacher before wearing the costumes to school.
Students wearing inappropriate costumes will need to call home to have a change of clothes brought up to them.
PARENTS: Please help support an appropriate, distraction-free learning environment for all students by assuring that your students adhere to these guidelines.
Start organizing your tables and schedule your babysitters! Trivia Night is around the corner. This is an incredibly fun night you won’t want to miss. See details and the registration link below and start planning!
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass-November 5th We invite all our St Paul of the Cross parents (of students in grades K-8) who are doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and other emergency professionals to attend this special Mass on November 5th at 10:00 am. We ask that you come in uniform and arrive around 9:40. You will line up in the gym and process in with your children. We hope you can join us in thanksgiving for their service and pray for their safety. Students in grades K-8 will attend the Mass with their first responder parents. Please RSVP here.
2024-2025 Family Masses: Save The Dates This year, the school will be hosting family Masses at 10:30 in the Holy Family Chapel, and it will be an excellent opportunity for our school community to pray together! Our students will be reading and serving as ushers, and our alumni will return to be Eucharistic ministers.
October 20th: 7th and 8th Grade
November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
NO MASS in APRIL
May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten
While the school hosts the above Family Masses, Religious Education hosts Family Masses on the following Sundays at 10:30, and school families are always invited! November 10 December 8 January 12 February 2 March 9 May 11
Fun Fair Fun Fair will take place Friday, October 25th. A volunteer sign up went out last week. Please save the date if you’d like to volunteer. We ask that anyone who signs up to volunteer commits to the shift and time.
Hello Families! Join me in earning cash for SPC by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast!
Use this referral code G9UN9LNZ when you sign up and you’ll get 50 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 10/31/2024! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=G9UN9LNZ
Please reach out to me with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you for your participation!
Bitty Basketball! Calling all Girls and Boys in Grades KDG-3rd
The season runs January 11th-February 15th.
Registration opens October 2nd. Please click hereto download the details and registradtion link.
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.
Do you sometimes feel stressed and constantly managing chaos? Could you use tips on how to manage it all (especially during the upcoming holiday season)? If you said “Yes!” to either, please join the SPC Women’s Group at our next monthly meet-up on Monday, October 21 in the Holy Family Chapel.
Our featured speaker, Daniela Romano, Director of Youth Ministry from Mary Seat of Wisdom, will share her valuable insights on how to remember the true meaning of the holidays, manage stress and chaos, and incorporate spirituality into daily life.
We look forward to seeing you there! 7pm – doors open, munchies & mingling 7:30pm – meeting begins 8pm – featured speaker
Apollo Chorus Concert – Sunday, November 3, at 3:00 pm in the Upper Church
St. Paul of the Cross is honored to host a special concert performed by the Apollo Chorus of Chicago. The concert will feature a wide variety of choral music, including selections from Händel’s Messiah, Brahms’ German Requiem, Poulenc’s Gloria, and varied selections from their spring program called “From the Earth to the Stars!” You do not want to miss this FREE concert, so mark your calendars now!
Happy four-day weekend! I hope you all enjoyed parent-teacher conferences; I know that our teachers look forward to having conversations about your child’s progress!
In this Thursday Mailing:
Shorts?
Fun Fair -October 25th
Save the Date Trivia Night! Friday, November 15th
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass November 5th
24-25 Family Mass Schedule
WHEN CAN MY STUDENTS WEAR SHORTS? The last day students can wear shorts will be Tuesday, October 15th.
FUN FAIR October 25th: Please see below for information regarding Fun Fair 2024 from Home and School! Please note the following when planning your child’s Halloween costumes for school:
HALLOWEEN COSTUME GUIDELINES: As you prepare for students to wear Halloween costumes to school on October 25th, please be mindful of the following:
School rules regarding dress code must be followed: No short skirts/shorts/tutus, no bare midriffs, no bare shoulders, or low necklines.
Nothing that promotes the use of illegal substances or activities or is derogatory, disrespectful, or depicts violence.
Hats & hoods may be worn as part of the costume on this day only. ALL costume preparations are to be completed at home. (No dressing or applying of make-up or colored hairspray once students arrive at school).
No masks or weapons (nun chucks/sickles/swords/knives/guns, etc).
Students or parents who have questions about the acceptability of their costumes should check with their homeroom teacher before wearing the costumes to school.
Students wearing inappropriate costumes will need to call home to have a change of clothes brought up to them.
PARENTS: Please help support an appropriate, distraction-free learning environment for all students by assuring that your students adhere to these guidelines.
Start organizing your tables and schedule your babysitters! Trivia Night is around the corner. The Endowment committee will be sending out the registration link next week. This is an incredibly fun night you won’t want to miss. See details below and start planning!
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass-November 5th We invite all our St Paul of the Cross parents (of students in grades K-8) who are doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and other emergency professionals to attend this special Mass on November 5th at 10:00 am. We ask that you come in uniform and arrive around 9:40. You will line up in the gym and process in with your children. We hope you can join us in thanksgiving for their service and pray for their safety. Students in grades K-8 will attend the Mass with their first responder parents. We will send an RSVP closer to the date!
2024-2025 Family Masses: Save The Dates This year, the school will be hosting family Masses at 10:30 in the Holy Family Chapel, and it will be an excellent opportunity for our school community to pray together! Our students will be reading and serving as ushers, and our alumni will return to be Eucharistic ministers.
October 20th: 7th and 8th Grade
November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
NO MASS in APRIL
May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
From the School
SchoolUniform Sale Through October 13th 10% Off Orders up to $99 15% Off Orders $100-$199 20% Off Orders $200+ Promo Code: FALLDAYS24
Fun Fair Fun Fair will take place Friday, October 25th. A volunteer sign up went out on Monday. Please save the date if you’d like to volunteer. We ask that anyone who signs up to volunteer commits to the shift and time.
SAVE THE DATE!
Hello Families! Box Tops is an easy way to raise money for SPC. Please see this link for a Google Slides presentation that explains how Box Tops works. There are 5 quick steps to earning Box Tops:
Download the Box Tops app and choose St. Paul of the Cross School
On the app, find participating products and monthly bonus offers that can help you earn more cash for SPC.
Purchase products at the store and then scan your receipt with the Box Tops app.
Earn 10 cents per product or more if you buy items that are in the monthly bonus.
SPC receives a check twice a year. Last year we raised over $170.00! Let’s reach our goal of $500.00 this year!
Please reach out to me with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you for your participation!
Bitty Basketball! Calling all Girls and Boys in Grades KDG-3rd
The season runs January 11th-February 15th.
Registration opens October 2nd. Please click hereto download the details and registradtion link.
Bitty Cheerleading! Grades 1st-3rd
The season runs October 7th-December 21st
Registration opens September 30th. Please click here to download the details and registration link.
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.
I am looking forward to seeing you tomorrow evening at our Parent Funtober! We will gather in the Safe Zone for a fun evening of music, community, and beverages.
Thank you again for making the Fun Run a huge success! Pledge money is still arriving, corporate matching gifts are still coming in, and we have surpassed our goal of $165,000. These funds collected are directed to general operating, which funds all SPC programs and allows us to have robust, comprehensive programs. THANK YOU!
Please remember that we will dismiss at 12:00 next Thursday, and there is no afternoon EDP. Doors will open for conferences at 1:00. There will be no school on Friday.
HOMECOMING 2024! Thank you to our Student Council for all the fun activities during Homecoming Week! Feel free to join us at the football games on Saturday. It promises to be a super fun afternoon filled with SPC school spirit!
JV plays at Taft High school on 10/5 at 2:00 pm Varsity Plays at Taft High School at 3:30 pm
In this Thursday Mailing:
Shorts?
Parent Teacher Conferences
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass November 5th!
24-25 Family Mass Schedule
WHEN CAN MY STUDENTS WEAR SHORTS? The last day students can wear shorts will be Tuesday, October 15th.
Parent-Teacher Conferences We use Pick A Time to schedule parent-teacher conferences. Pick A Time will close 10/8 at midnight. You will not be able to schedule conferences after this time. Conferences will be held:
Thursday, October 10th All students dismissed at Noon. No afternoon EDP. In-person conferences from 1:00-8:00 pm.
Friday, October 11th Asynchronous learning-No school today Parent Teacher Conferences (Google Meets only) 9:00-3:30
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass-November 5th We invite all our St Paul of the Cross parents (of students in grades K-8) who are doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and other emergency professionals to attend this special Mass on November 5th at 10:00 am. We ask that you come in uniform and arrive around 9:40. You will line up in the gym and process in with your children. We hope you can join us in thanksgiving for their service and pray for their safety. Students in grades K-8 will attend the Mass with their first responder parents. We will send an RSVP closer to the date!
2024-2025 Family Masses: Save The Dates This year, the school will be hosting family Masses at 10:30 in the Holy Family Chapel, and it will be an excellent opportunity for our school community to pray together! Our students will be reading and serving as ushers, and our alumni will return to be Eucharistic ministers.
October 20th: 7th and 8th Grade
November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
Our next meeting is tomorrow, Friday, October 4th, at 8 am in Holy Family Chapel. We hope to see you there! If you prefer to join virtually, please use this link to access the meeting:
Fun Fair Fun Fair will take place Friday, October 25th. A volunteer sign up will go out on Monday. Please save the date if you’d like to volunteer. We ask that anyone who signs up to volunteer commits to the shift and time.
SAVE THE DATE!
Hello Families! Box Tops is an easy way to raise money for SPC. Please see this link for a Google Slides presentation that explains how Box Tops works. There are 5 quick steps to earning Box Tops:
Download the Box Tops app and choose St. Paul of the Cross School
On the app, find participating products and monthly bonus offers that can help you earn more cash for SPC.
Purchase products at the store and then scan your receipt with the Box Tops app.
Earn 10 cents per product or more if you buy items that are in the monthly bonus.
SPC receives a check twice a year. Last year we raised over $170.00! Let’s reach our goal of $500.00 this year!
Please reach out to me with any questions at [email protected]. Thank you for your participation!
Bitty Basketball! Calling all Girls and Boys in Grades KDG-3rd
The season runs January 11th-February 15th.
Registration opens October 2nd. Please click hereto download the details and registration link.
Bitty Cheerleading! Grades 1st-3rd
The season runs October 7th-December 21st
Registration opens September 30th. Please click here to download the details and registration link.
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.
It was the eve before Fun Run 2024–and we are slowly approaching our goal! We need to reach our goal if I am going in the dunk tank next Friday! The weather looks like it will cooperate. Please see below for a list of reminders for tomorrow. The Fun Run setup will impact morning drop-off procedures; please see below for specific information.
I want to give a special shout-out and thanks to our FABULOUS Co-Chairs, Caitlin Brown, Lauren Nast, and Katie Noonan, for all their hard work! Thank you to all our sponsors and everyone who donated; the fun run supports operating costs for SPC, which allows us to have robust programs in technology, inclusion, SEL, and much more! I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow for Fun Run 2024!
In this Thursday Mailing:
Fun Run-day of information
Picture Day-next Thursday
Homecoming Week
Parent Funtober
Parent Teacher Conferences-coming soon!
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass November 5th!
24-25 Family Mass Schedule
FUN RUN PARENT/SPECTATOR INSTRUCTIONS PARKING AND DROP OFF: Please DO NOT park in the FM Global parking lot or the Ryan Parke Funeral Home Lot.
The main parking lot will be closed at 5:00 am. There will be no parking in the lot for drop-off.
Please use Washington for drop-off. DO NOT DROP YOUR CHILD OFF NORTHBOUND ON WASHINGTON; WE DO NOT WANT KIDS CROSSING THE STREET IN BETWEEN TRAFFIC. You may also use Summit and Ridge Terrace for Kiss and Go.
Please do not park in the FM Global Lot at any time during the school day.
Please do not bring dogs to the Fun Run.
Be sure to send your student in his/her comfortable bottoms, gym shoes, and a full water bottle!
FUN RUN SHIRTS–will be handed out in your child’s classroom tomorrow. Children will change into their shirts in the bathrooms.
Come cheer the students on! Stop by our Spirit Table, sponsored by the Meyers family, to make a sign cheering on your runner! Make a sign, wear your groovy gear, or just come as you are and cheer on the students as they run laps (schedule below).
2024 Fun Run Schedule:
Multi-Age Early Childhood: 8:30-8:55 am
Kindergarten: 9:10-9:35 am
1st Grade: 9:40-10:05 am
2nd Grade: 10:10-10:35 am
3rd Grade: 10:40-11:05 am
4th Grade: 11:10-11:35 am
LUNCH: 11:40 am-12:20 pm
5th & 6th Grade: 12:20-12:45 pm
7th & 8th Grade: 12:50-1:15 pm
Attention Caffeine Enthusiasts SPC parents don’t have to worry about making a coffee run between races this year! Triple Scoop will sell hot coffee, iced coffee, and water on-site. They are donating 10% of the proceeds to St. Paul of the Cross School!
Please read more from our co-chairs below for details on the school goal! If you have any questions, please contact our Fun Run chairs at [email protected]. Thank you for supporting St. Paul of the Cross School’s Tiger Fun Run 2024!
Picture Day Thursday, October 3rd No Uniforms today–come in your picture-day clothes!
To Order: 1. Go to ordercp.com 2. Enter the SPC school code: 10022801 3. Choose the package and background
Homecoming 2024! We are hosting our first-ever Homecoming Week next week! Thank you to the Student Council for planning the week!
Feel free to join us at the Homecoming football games on Saturday, October 5th, at Taft High School: JV plays at 2:00 pm Varsity Plays at 3:30 pm
Funtober Parent Mingle – Save the Date for Friday, October 4th, 6:30-8:30 Enjoy a fun evening mingling with other SPC parents in the Safe Zone! See more information below.
Parent-Teacher Conferences We use Pick A Time to schedule parent-teacher conferences. On 9/30, we will send information on how to log in to Pick A Time. Pick A Time will open on 10/1 at 8:00 am and close on 10/8 at midnight. Conferences will be held:
Thursday, October 10th All students dismissed at Noon. No afternoon EDP. In-person conferences from 1:00-8:00 pm.
Friday, October 11th Asynchronous learning-No school today Parent Teacher Conferences (Google Meets only) 9:00-3:30
Dr. Caroline Adelman Dr. Caroline Adelman spoke to our parent community this past Tuesday as part of the open school board meeting. She presented “It’s a Family Affair: Managing Anxiety and Promoting Resilience in the Family System. For those who missed this, you can listen to her most recent podcast that discussed similar material here.
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass-November 5th We invite all our St Paul of the Cross parents (of students in grades K-8) who are doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and other emergency professionals to attend this special Mass on November 5th at 10:00 am. We ask that you come in uniform and arrive around 9:40. You will line up in the gym and process in with your children. We hope you can join us in thanksgiving for their service and pray for their safety. Students in grades K-8 will attend the Mass with their first responder parents. We will send an RSVP closer to the date!
2024-2025 Family Masses: Save The Dates This year, the school will be hosting family Masses at 10:30 in the Holy Family Chapel, and it will be an excellent opportunity for our school community to pray together! Our students will be reading and serving as ushers, and our alumni will return to be Eucharistic ministers.
October 20th: 7th and 8th Grade
November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
NO MASS in APRIL
May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
Our 2024 Tiger Fun Run is tomorrow, FRIDAY, September 27th! The weather looks “groovy” for our big event. THANK YOU to all the families and friends that have pledged so generously! Keep those pledges coming! We will accept online pledges all week through midnight on Fun Run Day (Friday night) at https://pledgestar.com/stpaulofthecross/.
$165,000 Goal! As Dr. M. mentioned, we need to reach our goal if she’s going in the dunk tank next Friday…we can get there! We have until midnight tomorrow night, to determine the Top 10 Earners and the Highest Earning Classroom. Each Student from the Highest Earning Classroom and the Top 10 Earners will have the opportunity to throw a ball in hopes of dunking our fearless leader, Dr. M! Keep those pledges coming and practice your aim!
And if we surpass the goal, we’ll have a day off of school on the Monday after the Super Bowl!
FUN RUN PARENT/SPECTATOR INSTRUCTIONS PARKING AND DROP OFF: Please DO NOT park in the FM Global parking lot or the Ryan Parke Funeral Home Lot.
The main parking lot will be closed at 5:00 am. There will be no parking in the lot for drop-off.
Please use Washington for drop-off. DO NOT DROP YOUR CHILD OFF NORTHBOUND ON WASHINGTON; WE DO NOT WANT KIDS CROSSING THE STREET IN BETWEEN TRAFFIC. You may also use Summit and Ridge Terrace for Kiss and Go.
Please do not park in the FM Global Lot at any time during the school day.
Please do not bring dogs to the Fun Run.
Be sure to send your student in his/her comfortable bottoms, gym shoes, and a full water bottle!
FUN RUN SHIRTS–will be handed out in your child’s classroom tomorrow. Children will change into their shirts in the bathrooms.
Come cheer the students on! Stop by our Spirit Table, sponsored by the Meyers family, to make a sign cheering on your runner! Make a sign, wear your groovy gear, or just come as you are and cheer on the students as they run laps (schedule below).
Fun Run Schedule – Friday, September 27:
Multi-Age Early Childhood: 8:30-8:55 am
Kindergarten: 9:10-9:35 am
1st Grade: 9:40-10:05 am
2nd Grade: 10:10-10:35 am
3rd Grade: 10:40-11:05 am
4th Grade: 11:10-11:35 am
LUNCH: 11:40 am-12:20 pm
5th & 6th Grade: 12:20-12:45 pm
7th & 8th Grade: 12:50-1:15 pm
Thank you for supporting St. Paul of the Cross School’s Tiger Fun Run 2024! Katie Noonan, Lauren Nast, and Caitlin Brown SPC Tiger Fun Run Chairs
Save the date for Fun Fair!! This year, Fun Fair will be on Friday, October 25th. We can’t wait to treat the students to a day filled of fun! A volunteer sign up will go out the first week of October. We will be looking for volunteers to help us make the day a huge success! Please keep this date in mind if you would like to be involved. Thank you!
SPC ATHLETICS
Bitty Basketball! Calling all Girls and Boys in Grades KDG-3rd
The season runs January 11th-February 15th.
Registration opens October 2nd. Please click hereto download the details and registration link.
Bitty Cheerleading! Grades 1st-3rd
The season runs October 7th-December 21st
Registration opens September 30th. Please click here to download the details and registration link.
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.
PEACE, LOVE FUN RUN is in full swing, with grade levels earning fun incentives! I am looking forward to next Friday for the Run; please see below for the day’s schedule so you can come and see the runners! Each year, the money raised goes to support our operating budget, which allows us to continually enhance our academic programs such as STEAM, Social-emotional wellness, inclusion, and the arts! Thank you in advance for your generosity. We are already nearing $50,000 and have a week to go!
Thank you to everyone who came to family Mass this Sunday; it was lovely to pray with all of our fall athletes!
We have a beautiful new website! Thank you to Mrs. Ploen for all her efforts in the new design!
In this Thursday Mailing:
Health Reminders
Parent Speaker Series: “It’s a Family Affair: Managing Anxiety and Promoting Resilience in the Family System”
Parent Funtober
Fun Run
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass November 5th!
24-25 Family Mass Schedule
Health Reminders: A reminder that if your child is sick with a fever, they must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school. Please do not give your child medicine to reduce the fever and send them to school; when it wears off, they are back in the office feeling crummy. Let’s work together to keep all the kids in the classroom healthy.
Save the Date! September 24th – Dr. Caroline Adelman Dr. Caroline Adelman will return to speak to our parent community at 7:30 pm on 9/24 as part of the open school board meeting. She will present “It’s a Family Affair: Managing Anxiety and Promoting Resilience in the Family System. Please RSVP by 9/20. RSVP Parent Speaker 9/24
Funtober Parent Mingle – Save the Date for Friday, October 4th Enjoy a fun evening mingling with other SPC parents in the Safe Zone! See more information below.
Fun Run Friday, September 27th The Tiger Fun Run kick-off has arrived, and we are well on our way to meeting the goal! Thank you to everyone who has registered and collected pledges!
2024 Fun Run Schedule – We hope you can come and cheer on your Tigers!
Multi-Age Early Childhood: 8:30-8:55 am
Kindergarten: 9:10-9:35 am
1st Grade: 9:40-10:05 am
2nd Grade: 10:10-10:35 am
3rd Grade: 10:40-11:05 am
4th Grade: 11:10-11:35 am
LUNCH: 11:40 am-12:20 pm
5th & 6th Grade: 12:20-12:45 pm
7th & 8th Grade: 12:50-1:15 pm
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass-November 5th We invite all our St Paul of the Cross parents (of students in grades K-8) who are doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and other emergency professionals to attend this special Mass on November 5th at 10:00 am. We ask that you come in uniform and arrive around 9:40. You will line up in the gym and process in with your children. We hope you can join us in thanksgiving for their service and pray for their safety. Students in grades K-8 will attend the Mass with their first responder parents. We will send an RSVP closer to the date!
2024-2025 Family Masses: Save The Dates This year, the school will be hosting family Masses at 10:30 in the Holy Family Chapel, and it will be an excellent opportunity for our school community to pray together! Our students will be reading and serving as ushers, and our alumni will return to be Eucharistic ministers.
October 20th: 7th and 8th Grade
November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
NO MASS in APRIL
May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
The Tiger Fun Run has arrived, and we are well on our way to meeting the goal! Thank you to everyone who has registered and collected pledges! We’re 24 hours in and could not be more excited to see our Tigers’ eagerness to reach their goals. We have raised over $50,000!
Classroom incentives are locked in, the Triple Scoop’d Raffle is under way, but there’s one thing missing: THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF OUR SCHOOL WIDE INCENTIVE FOR REACHING OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL!
The Top 10 Earners and Each Student from the Highest Earning Classroom will have the opportunity to throw a ball, in hopes of dunking our fearless leader, Dr. M! Keep the pledges coming and practice your aim!
Fun Run Sponsorship Opportunities Please read through the sponsorship letter here. There’s still time to become a Website Sponsor! The Seventh/Eighth Grade Announcer slot is also still available!
Attention Caffeine Enthusiasts SPC parents don’t have to worry about making a coffee run between races this year! Triple Scoop will be on site selling hot coffee, iced coffee, and water. 10% of the proceeds will be donated back to St. Paul of the Cross School!
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. Thank you for supporting St. Paul of the Cross School’s Tiger Fun Run 2024!
Thank you, Katie Noonan, Lauren Nast, and Caitlin Brown SPC Tiger Fun Run Chairs
Out of Uniform Passes Tomorrow, September 20th: If you missed the sign up for out of uniform passes, you can still purchase them before the next out of uniform day tomorrow, 9/20. Please send a check to school made out to Home and School. Passes are $40 for K-8 and $20 for PK. Checks should be sent in an envelope and given to your child’s teacher.
SPC ATHLETICS
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.
RCIA Are you, or do you know someone who is not Catholic and is interested in exploring the Catholic faith? Or are you an adult Catholic who has not yet completed receiving the Sacraments? We invite you to consider joining the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program to help you prepare to receive the Sacraments and learn more about Catholicism in an open and welcoming environment. The RCIA sessions also provide opportunities for you to ask the questions you may have about the Catholic Church. You will be able to learn what the Catholic Church believes, teaches, and proclaims to be revealed by God.
For more information, you can email [email protected]. You can also call the St. Paul of the Cross parish office at (847) 825-7605 and ask about the RCIA program.
Thank you to everyone who attended Back to School Night last week and the Field Trip Training! Today, we held our lockdown drill, and I am grateful to 2 of our SPC security guards who accompanied the admin in both the EGC and UGC lockdown walkthroughs to ensure we were successful in securing our children’s safety.
This Sunday is our 1st family Mass hosted by Fall athletes, and I look forward to seeing you all there dressed in your jerseys! SPC athletes both play and pray together! We will gather at 10:30 am in the Holy Family Chapel.
Last Weekend, we hosted our first-ever SPC Football games! It was a super fun day of school spirit. Thank you to all the SPC Tiger fans who came out for the inaugural games.
Please see below for all things PEACE, LOVE, FUN RUN! We kick off one of our most fun fundraisers of the year next week!
In Today’s Thursday Mailing
Parent Speaker Series: “It’s a Family Affair: Managing Anxiety and Promoting Resilience in the Family System”
Fall 2024 Clubs-still time to register
High School Fair-Save the Date 6th-8th grade parents
Parent Funtober
Fun Run
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass November 5th!
24-25 Family Mass Schedule
Save the Date! September 24th – Dr. Caroline Adelman Dr. Caroline Adelman will return to speak to our parent community at 7:30 pm on 9/24 as part of the open school board meeting. She will present “It’s a Family Affair: Managing Anxiety and Promoting Resilience in the Family System. Please RSVP by 9/20. RSVP Parent Speaker 9/24
HIGH SCHOOL FAIR: GRADES 6th-8th September 18th Parents, please consider joining us right after drop-off for the High School Fair! CLICK HERE TO RSVP Date: Wednesday, September 18th Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Schools Invited / Proposed Visit Schedule: DePaul College Prep Fenwick Loyola Academy Notre Dame, Regina Dominican Resurrection St. Ignatius St. Patrick St. Viator Trinity Woodlands Academy LaLumiere (boarding school in Indiana)
Funtober Parent Mingle – Save the Date for Friday, October 4th Enjoy a fun evening mingling with other SPC parents in the Safe Zone! See more information below.
Fun Run Friday, September 27th Our 2024 Tiger Fun Run is on Friday, September 27th, and this year’s theme is “Peace, Love, Fun Run!” We ask parents to please register their student(s) before the official Fun Run Kickoff on Wednesday, September 18th.
Go to: https://pledgestar.com/stpaulofthecross/ and click “Not Registered For This Year’s Event.” The first ten registrants will get to dance with me in the official Fun Run Kickoff TikTok video!
2024 Fun Run Schedule – We hope you can come and cheer on your Tigers!
Multi-Age Early Childhood: 8:30-8:55 am
Kindergarten: 9:10-9:35 am
1st Grade: 9:40-10:05 am
2nd Grade: 10:10-10:35 am
3rd Grade: 10:40-11:05 am
4th Grade: 11:10-11:35 am
LUNCH: 11:40 am-12:20 pm
5th & 6th Grade: 12:20-12:45 pm
7th & 8th Grade: 12:50-1:15 pm
SAVE THE DATE: First Responder Mass-November 5th We invite all our St Paul of the Cross parents (of students in grades K-8) who are doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and other emergency professionals to attend this special Mass on November 5th at 10:00 am. We ask that you come in uniform and arrive around 9:40. You will line up in the gym and process in with your children. We hope you can join us in thanksgiving for their service and pray for their safety. Students in grades K-8 will attend the Mass with their first responder parents. We will send an RSVP closer to the date!
2024-2025 Family Masses: Save The Dates This year, the school will be hosting family Masses at 10:30 in the Holy Family Chapel, and it will be an excellent opportunity for our school community to pray together! Our students will be reading and serving as ushers, and our alumni will return to be Eucharistic ministers.
September 15th All 4-8th grade Fall Athletes will pray together. Fall Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
October 20th: 7th and 8th Grade
November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
NO MASS in APRIL
May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
Our 2024 Tiger Fun Run is on Friday, September 27th, and this year’s theme is “Peace, Love, Fun Run!” We ask parents to please register their student(s) before the official Fun Run Kickoff on Wednesday, September 18th.
Visit: https://pledgestar.com/stpaulofthecross/ and click “Not Registered For This Year’s Event.” The first ten registrants will get to dance with Dr. M in her official Fun Run Kickoff TikTok video! 2024 Fun Run Schedule
Multi-Age Early Childhood: 8:30-8:55 am
Kindergarten: 9:10-9:35 am
1st Grade: 9:40-10:05 am
2nd Grade: 10:10-10:35 am
3rd Grade: 10:40-11:05 am
4th Grade: 11:10-11:35 am
LUNCH: 11:40 am-12:20 pm
5th & 6th Grade: 12:20-12:45 pm
7th & 8th Grade: 12:50-1:15 pm
Fun Run Sponsorship Opportunities A huge thanks to all of our sponsors so far! Please read through the sponsorship letter here!There’s still time to become a Website Sponsor! The Seventh/Eighth Grade Announcerslot is also still available!
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. Thank you for supporting St. Paul of the Cross School’s Tiger Fun Run 2024!
Thank you, Katie Noonan, Lauren Nast, and Caitlin Brown SPC Tiger Fun Run Chairs
Thank you for attending our first meeting of the year! We had a great turnout and look forward to our next meeting on October 4th!
Out of Uniform Passes: If you missed the sign up for out of uniform passes, you can still purchase one before the next out of uniform day on 9/20. Please send a check to school made out to Home and School. Passes are $40 for K-8 and $20 for PK. Checks should be sent in an envelope and given to your child’s teacher.
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.
RCIA Are you, or do you know someone who is not Catholic and is interested in exploring the Catholic faith? Or are you an adult Catholic who has not yet completed receiving the Sacraments? We invite you to consider joining the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program to help you prepare to receive the Sacraments and learn more about Catholicism in an open and welcoming environment. The RCIA sessions also provide opportunities for you to ask the questions you may have about the Catholic Church. You will be able to learn what the Catholic Church believes, teaches, and proclaims to be revealed by God.
For more information, you can email [email protected]. You can also call the St. Paul of the Cross parish office at (847) 825-7605 and ask about the RCIA program.
I look forward to seeing many of you tonight at Back to School Night! Our teachers are excited to share the curriculum and classroom procedures with you. Our National Junior Honor Society students will be around campus helping you find classrooms!
LOCKDOWN DRILLS: Each year, we practice lockdown drills; it is the part of my job that I actually hate. It devastates me that we have to practice, but given the world we live in, it is a necessary evil. I long for a day when, as a country, we begin to take significant action to prevent school shootings; until then, we must continue to practice these drills. I am eternally grateful that, as a community, we have our own parents who are police officers who give their time and expertise to be a visible presence on campus and keep us all safe.
In this Thursday Mailing: Parent Speaker Series: “It’s a Family Affair: Managing Anxiety and Promoting Resilience in the Family System” Fall 2024 Clubs (registration opens on Monday at 9:00 am) High School Fair-Save the Date 6th-8th grade parents Parent Funtober Fun Run Schedule for September 27th Fun Run Sponsorship Save the Date First Responder Mass November 5th! 24-25 Family Mass Schedule
Save the Date! September 24th – Dr. Caroline Adelman Dr. Caroline Adelman will return to speak to our parent community at 7:30 pm on 9/24 as part of the open school board meeting. She will present “It’s a Family Affair: Managing Anxiety and Promoting Resilience in the Family System. Please RSVP by 9/20. RSVP Parent Speaker 9/24
HIGH SCHOOL FAIR: GRADES 6th-8th September 18th Parents, please consider joining us right after drop-off for the High School Fair! CLICK HERE TO RSVP Date: Wednesday, September 18th Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Schools Invited / Proposed Visit Schedule: DePaul College Prep Fenwick Loyola Academy Notre Dame, Regina Dominican Resurrection St. Ignatius St. Patrick St. Viator Trinity Woodlands Academy LaLumiere (boarding school in Indiana)
Funtober Parent Mingle – Save the Date for Friday, October 4th Enjoy a fun evening mingling with other SPC parents in the Safe Zone! See more information below.
Fun Run Schedule – Friday, September 27: While Fun Run is almost a month away, we want you all to be able to plan ahead so you can come and cheer on your Tigers!
Multi-Age Early Childhood: 8:30-8:55 am
Kindergarten: 9:10-9:35 am
1st Grade: 9:40-10:05 am
2nd Grade: 10:10-10:35 am
3rd Grade: 10:40-11:05 am
4th Grade: 11:10-11:35 am
LUNCH: 11:40 am-12:20 pm
5th & 6th Grade: 12:20-12:45 pm
7th & 8th Grade: 12:50-1:15 pm
Fun Run Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank you to all of our sponsors so far! $1,000 Family or Business Sponsorship – SOLD OUT!
$500 Family or Business Sponsorship – Deadline September 10th
Name or Logo on both Fun Run Banners September 18th – October 7th – One in front of the school on Northwest Highway, and one by the main SPC parking lot.
Name or Logo on the Tiger Fun Run webpage – Your logo will link to your business website.
$500 Spirit Table Sponsorship – Only 1 Available Deadline September 10th
Name or Logo on Fun Run Spirit Table — Table provides posters and markers for fans to make signs for the runners
$250 Family or Business Sponsorship
Name or Logo on the Tiger Fun Run webpage – Your logo will link to your business website.
$200 Announcer – Only 3 Announcer Spots Left!
ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO! Announce the start of your child’s run! You also have the option to let your child announce the start.
In addition to announcing the start, you also get to choose the (school-appropriate) run-out song!
One announcer available per run (Preschool, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth/Sixth, and Seventh/Eighth).
We invite all our St Paul of the Cross parents (of students in grades K-8) who are doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and other emergency professionals to attend this special Mass on November 5th at 10:00 am. We ask that you come in uniform and arrive around 9:40. You will line up in the gym and process in with your children. We hope you can join us in thanksgiving for their service and pray for their safety. Students in grades K-8 will attend the Mass with their first responder parents. We will send an RSVP closer to the date!
2024-2025 Family Masses: Save The Dates This year, the school will be hosting family Masses at 10:30 in the Holy Family Chapel, and it will be an excellent opportunity for our school community to pray together! Our students will be reading and serving as ushers, and our alumni will return to be Eucharistic ministers.
September 15th All 4-8th grade Fall Athletes will pray together. Fall Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
October 20th: 7th and 8th Grade
November 17th: 5th and 6th Grade
December 15th: All 4-8th grade (and Bitty Basketball) Winter Athletes will pray together. Winter Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
January 19th: 3rd and 4th Grade
February 23: 1st and 2nd Grade
March 16th: All 4-8th grade Spring Athletes will pray together. Spring Athletes will wear their fall sports jerseys!
NO MASS in APRIL
May 25th: Preschool & Kindergarten
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
A huge thanks to all of our sponsors so far! There are still opportunities to sponsor the Tiger Fun Run. Please download the details here. Stay tuned for all the fun updates on our upcoming Tiger FUN RUN on Friday, September 27th! Please email us at [email protected] with any questions.
Thank you, Katie Noonan, Lauren Nast, and Caitlin Brown SPC Tiger Fun Run Chairs
HSA Meeting Tomorrow 9/6 – Holy Family Chapel at 8:00 am
Our first meeting is tomorrow at 8 am in the Holy Family Chapel. Please join us to kick off the year! You may also use thisZoom link to access the meeting virtually. Hope to see you there!
T-Shirt Orders If you haven’t already, please complete this form for each child at SPC we will use these t-shirt sizes to order Olympics shirts.
Thank you!
SPC ATHLETICS
Now Accepting New Students for Fall Smiling Strings Violin and Classical Guitar Smiling Strings Violin Grades K-8 Tuesdays 2-3 PM Guitar Grades 3-8 Tuesdays 3-4 PM Registration information here.
Boy Scouts Fall Kickoff this coming Monday, September 9th
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.
The Parish Picnic is Back! Sunday, September 8th All are welcome! Fun for the whole family!
Following Noon Mass in the Upper Church on September 8th 12:45-3:00 pm SPC Parking Lot
Join us for great fellowship and a picnic lunch. Sandwiches, Chips, Desserts, & Rita’s Italian Ice DJ • Soft Drinks & Beer • Corn Hole • Kids Games To help us order and plan accordingly, please RSVP by Friday 8/30 using google form: https://forms.gle/YsSdDsBLbrEoSRDW8 There are great volunteer opportunities! For all the details, please download this flyer.
Are you, or do you know someone who is not Catholic and is interested in exploring the Catholic faith? Or are you an adult Catholic who has not yet completed receiving the Sacraments? We invite you to consider joining the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program to help you prepare to receive the Sacraments and learn more about Catholicism in an open and welcoming environment. The RCIA sessions also provide opportunities for you to ask the questions you may have about the Catholic Church. You will be able to learn what the Catholic Church believes, teaches, and proclaims to be revealed by God.
For more information, you can email [email protected]. You can also call the St. Paul of the Cross parish office at (847) 825-7605 and ask about the RCIA program.
We are having the RCIA inquiry session this Sunday, September 8th at 10:00 am in the Kinane Center.
