June 6, 2024
Dear SPC Families,
It is the eve of the last day of school and the final Thursday mailing of the year! However, it is jam-packed with important information.
Earlier today, we celebrated our youngest learners with a preschool ceremony and a Kindergarten promotion ceremony! Congratulations to all our early childhood teachers and students on their special day!
We will dismiss tomorrow at 11:00 am after our end-of-the-school-year Mass. Since we are missing Kindergarten and 8th grade, please feel free to join us for Mass tomorrow. There will be seating in the back of the church.
I want to give a special thank you to all the families who generously donated to the faculty gift fund! The end-of-year surprise is a wonderful gift, and the faculty and staff greatly appreciate your kindness.
Final report cards and Spring iReady Scores will be sent home next week. While the homework for the students is over, we have a list of summer assignments for parents in preparation for August. Thank you in advance for your attention to this list.
Summer To-Do Lists:
This will be the final Thursday mailing for the summer; the mailing will resume in August. In preparation for next year, please note the following:
- Supply Lists:
Click here for the supply lists. If you order your supplies by 6/24, there is still time to preorder them and have them delivered to your child’s classroom in August. Preordering school supplies is cost-effective and benefits the Home and School Association! Thank you to Mrs. Rosemary Francis for coordinating this time-saving opportunity!Go to: https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks Enter School code: STP344 (3 letters/3 numbers) - Summer Work Packets
Click here for the summer work packets. The packets were sent home in a blast earlier this week. - Volunteering for the 24-25 School year
We are grateful for the many volunteers who assist the many school programs at SPC. To volunteer in any capacity, such as coaching, lunch parent, room parent, field trip chaperone, fun fair, or Olympics, to name a few, you must be a registered and approved volunteer. Coaches, room moms, and any of the aforementioned volunteers will not be assigned unless they are in full compliance. If you have questions about your compliance, please email Mrs Miulli. Many documents need to be completed each year. Your compliance for this year ends tomorrow, as we will need new forms for each volunteer. Click here for the list of requirements. You can drop off all forms in the EGC office during summer office hours. - Health Forms Required:
The following forms are required for the 2024-2025 school year and will be submitted directly to the school office.
*All Forms Must Be Submitted by August 1, 2024*
- Physical Examination Information and Form
*Required for Preschool, Prekindergarten (if new to SPC), Kindergarten, and 6th Grade; all new and transfer students in any grade. - Dental Examination Information and Form
*Required for Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 6th Grade; all new and transfer students in any grade. - Eye Examination Information and Form
*Required for Kindergarten; all new and transfer students in any grade. - Office of Catholic Schools Medication Procedures Information
- Office of Catholic Schools Medication Authorization Form (Needed only if the student will be taking/using medication at school) NOTE: Form and Medication must be brought to the school office by a Parent/Guardian.
Thank you, and Good Luck!
We wish the following faculty and staff the best of luck in their future endeavors. We are grateful for their service to the SPC community:
- Ms. Stefanie Xamplas
- Mrs. Laura Milkowski
- Mrs. Erin Fornelli
- Ms. Kelly Burke
- Mrs. Carla Huber
- Mrs. Laura Frayn
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 END OF THE YEAR
JUNE 7: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL for 1-7 Dismissal at 11:00 am. No afternoon EDP today!
Thank you for a wonderful school year! I wish you all a restful and beautiful summer! Thank you for choosing to partner with St. Paul of the Cross for your child’s education. We will see you all in August!
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
SPC HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Back to School Supply Shopping has begun!
Go to: https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks
Enter School code: STP344 (3 letters/3 numbers)
Every pack sold brings in money for Home & School Association
Any questions? Email Rosemary Francis at rcabsfranciThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SCHOOL NEWS & HAPPENINGS
Thank You from Bernie's Book Bank!!!
On behalf of all of us at Bernie’s Book Bank, thank you for hosting a book drive and donating 2,300 children’s books from the families at St. Paul of the Cross School. That is enough for 287 children to get a bag of our books for a year. Please share our appreciation with all who participated by donating their time and books to our mission. I was so happy to hear the children connected with our mission. Thanks as well for sorting the books for us. It's such a great help. With your support, we are able to create pathways to success through book ownership and empower children to explore new ideas, gain knowledge, and strengthen reading skills.
NEW SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS ADDED!
We are excited to add some super FUN Science Camps for incoming 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade students! For all of the details and registration, CLICK HERE.
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.
Attention to ALL SPC Families with Preschoolers and Kindergarteners Starting in the Fall!
Please click on the invitations to RSVP!
Parenting The Big Emotions-Managing Your Child's Emotions To Build A Peaceful Home
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 7:00 Virtual Google Meets
Summer Community Resources
Bellosa Counseling Summer Workshiops:
Friendship, Digital Citizenship and Self Esteem Groups:
Main Street Counseling: 3rd-5th Grade Social group & Body Talk Group
Managing the Big Feelings Around Graduations
SPC ATHLETICS
Conference sports start in 4th-8th grade for our students. If you would like to participate in our sports in the fall, please register your athlete before June 15th, 11:59 pm. Please note that you are registering your athlete for the grade they will be in the fall.
Fall sports are available for students in Grades 4th-8th Grade.
- Cross Country – Grades 4–8
- Soccer (Coed) – Grades 5–8
- Basketball – Grades 4–8
- JV Football Cheerleading – Grades 5–6
- Varsity Football Cheerleading – Grades 7–8
- Cheerleading Basketball – Grade 8
Coaches Needed for 2024-25 SPC Sports
Please complete the Google Form (linked below) if you would like to coach any of our sports for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. To be considered for head coaching of any sport, you must complete the form (one per sport) by the deadlines listed.
Fall sports deadline was June 3rd, 2024
Soccer
Cross country
Football
Basketball
Football Cheerleading
8th Grade cheerleading
Winter sports deadline October 1st, 2024
Volleyball
Bitty Basketball
Spring Sports deadline January 6th, 2025
Baseball
Softball
Track and Field
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
WOMEN'S GOLF OUTING! SAVE THE DATE SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
FROM THE COMMUNITY
The Stage School Summer Camps
Please click here for full day flyer
Please click here for half day flyer.
May 30, 2024
Dear SPC Families,
Congratulations to our SPC Class of 2024, who graduated last night! Please keep them in your prayers as they prepare to start high school! A special shout out to the 8th-grade room moms who planned amazing celebrations and Mrs. Donahue and Mr. Stauffer (our 8th-grade homeroom teachers) for all the extra work that goes into being an 8th-grade homeroom teacher! Thank you also to the 7th-grade parents who helped with the festivities!
Tuesday, we welcomed back the SPC Class of 2020, whose 8th-grade year was cut short by the pandemic. Every year, our alums graduating from high school return for a reunion lunch and a class photo before heading off to college. Our students continue to excel in high school, and the Class of 2020 is no exception! Our alums are matriculating at the following schools: Northwestern, Yale, Notre Dame, University of Illinois, Dayton, Marquette, Villanova, Georgetown, Fordham, Loyola, University of Wisconsin, and TCU, to name a few! Go SPC Tigers!
SPC OLYMPICS IS TOMORROW:
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY–THIS WAS ALSO SENT EARLIER TODAY:
Olympic day is tomorrow! It's hard to believe such an exciting tradition is upon us again. A big thank you in advance to over 80 parents who will be volunteering during the day tomorrow to make this a special day for our students. Even our preschoolers will enjoy a special Tiny Tiger Olympics in the safe zone! The weather looks like it will cooperate!
Thank you to Mrs. Spanos and our Home & School Association for all your hard work in putting this together. We look forward to seeing the school spirit and friendly competition tomorrow.
STUDENT ATTIRE:
As a reminder, all students (in grades K-7) will be given their Olympic shirts when they report to their homeroom in the morning. Students will change into their shirts in the bathrooms. The weather is expected to be in the high 70s, so we encourage students to dress appropriately in SPC gym short bottoms. Athletic shoes are required to participate in the day as well. Home and School has purchased SPC Olympic shirts for each student this year, and each Olympic Team has a unique colored t-shirt. This will help keep teams together and help students easily identify their teams.
STUDENTS MUST WEAR THEIR ASSIGNED TEAM SHIRTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OLYMPICS. Volunteers will also be given shirts.
WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD BRING TOMORROW?
Students will need to come to school with a labeled water bottle to carry with them throughout the games. The Home and School Association will provide snacks (Skinny Pop and Popsicles) and Hot Lunch (Home Run Inn) for those who ordered it. Students will be outside for the majority of the day, so applying sunscreen before school is a good idea.
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 7:30 am. 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.
DISMISSAL:
Hopefully, the well-planned schedule will go smoothly, but we ask for some patience if dismissal is a little after 3:00. Our aim is to have the parking lot opened by 2:50.
SPECTATORS:
Tomorrow is a very busy day with multiple logistics; if you are not signed up as a registered volunteer, you are not permitted to come to campus to spectate. We have volunteer t-shirts for those adults who are assisting so that we can easily identify approved adults on campus. Non-volunteers will be asked to leave campus. We appreciate your cooperation.
Thank you to Mrs. Spanos and Home & School Association for all your hard work in putting this together. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
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. The School 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.
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 MAY and JUNE
MAY 31: SPC Olympics
JUNE 6: Last day for preschool and kindergarten
JUNE 7: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL for 1-7 Dismissal at 11:00 am
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
SPC HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Back to School Supply Shopping has begun!
Go to: https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks
Enter School code: STP344 (3 letters/3 numbers)
Every pack sold brings in money for Home & School Association
Any questions? Email Rosemary Francis at rcabsfranciThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thank you for once again exceeding our expectations and helping to make our Book Fair an outstanding success!
I appreciate your efforts to support our book fair and can’t wait to see how many wishes can be granted with your fundraising efforts.
Hosting this Book Fair allowed me to watch your kids discover new books, however, all that joy wouldn’t be possible without the volunteers from our school community who deserve my special thanks.
If you have unused funds in your child’s eWallet, your child missed out on the Fair, or if your child has already finished every new book, there’s still time to shop!
Our Book Fair will continue ONLINE THROUGH JUNE 3RD. 25% of all online purchases will still directly benefit our school. Please note, all orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Buddy up with a friend. EWallets can be shared. Your online purchases will also benefit our school. Click below to shop our Fair:
St. Paul of the Cross Book Fair
I hope to see you and your child at our next Fair. Until then, happy reading!
Gratefully,
Mrs. Sue Dohr
Book Fair Chairperson
St. Paul of the Cross School
SPC ATHLETICS
Coaches Needed for 2024-25 SPC Sports
Please complete the Google Form (linked below) if you would like to coach any of our sports for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. To be considered for head coaching of any sport, you must complete the form (one per sport) by the deadlines listed.
Fall sports deadline June 3rd, 2024
Soccer
Cross country
Football
Basketball
Football Cheerleading
8th Grade cheerleading
Winter sports deadline October 1st, 2024
Volleyball
Bitty Basketball
Spring Sports deadline January 6th, 2025
Baseball
Softball
Track and Field
MORE SCHOOL NEWS & HAPPENINGS
NEW SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS ADDED!
We are excited to add some super FUN Science Camps for incoming 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade students! For all of the details and registration, CLICK HERE.
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.
Attention to ALL SPC Families with Preschoolers and Kindergarteners Starting in the Fall!
Please click on the invitations to RSVP!
Managing the Big Feelings Around Graduations
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.
WOMEN'S GOLF OUTING! SAVE THE DATE SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
FROM THE COMMUNITY
The Stage School Summer Camps
Please click here for full day flyer
Please click here for half day flyer.
May 23, 2024
Dear SPC Families,
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Tomorrow is our last day of classes for our 8th graders, who will return for Memory Day on Tuesday and Graduation on Wednesday night. Please keep the class of 2024 in your prayers as they prepare to leave SPC for high school!
On Tuesday, we welcome back the SPC class of 2020 for the annual college photo on the church steps and a class lunch! We are excited to welcome back the SPC Class of 2020, whose 8th grade year came to a standstill with the pandemic!
I want to thank Mrs. Dohr and her army of volunteers for a successful Scholastic Book Fair!
SPC OLYMPICS IS COMING SOON!
Get ready for the much-awaited SPC OLYMPICS! This year, Olympic Day will be on Friday, May 31st, filling the entire school day with fun and games. Our Home and School Association would like to ask for your support in volunteering for the day. If you are interested, please sign up using this link. A mandatory volunteer meeting will be held virtually on May 28th at 9 PM for 30 minutes for all those involved. For any questions, please email Tiffany Braun (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Dan Bohlke (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
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. The School 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.
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 MAY and JUNE
MAY 27: Happy Memorial Day! No School
MAY 31: SPC Olympics
JUNE 6: Last day for preschool and kindergarten
JUNE 7: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL for 1-7 Dismissal at 11:00 am
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
SPC HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Back to School Supply Shopping has begun!
Go to: https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks
Enter School code: STP344 (3 letters/3 numbers)
Every pack sold brings in money for Home & School Association
Any questions? Email Rosemary Francis at rcabsfranciThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
We will accept cash, checks (made out to SPC), credit cards, or eWallets. Families can create an eWallet by clicking HERE, or through our Book Fair website.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to view digital flyers, learn more, and get started with eWallet, and online shopping (14 days worth): St. Paul of the Cross Book Fair
SPC ATHLETICS
Coaches Needed for 2024-25 SPC Sports
Please complete the Google Form (linked below) if you would like to coach any of our sports for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. To be considered for head coaching of any sport, you must complete the form (one per sport) by the deadlines listed.
Fall sports deadline June 3rd, 2024
Soccer
Cross country
Football
Basketball
Football Cheerleading
8th Grade cheerleading
Winter sports deadline October 1st, 2024
Volleyball
Bitty Basketball
Spring Sports deadline January 6th, 2025
Baseball
Softball
Track and Field
MORE SCHOOL NEWS & HAPPENINGS
NEW SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS ADDED!
We are excited to add some super FUN Science Camps for incoming 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade students! For all of the details and registration, CLICK HERE.
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.
Attention to ALL SPC Families with New Students Starting SPC in the Fall!
Please click on the invitations to RSVP!
Managing the Big Feelings Around Graduations
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.
WOMEN'S GOLF OUTING! SAVE THE DATE SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
FROM THE COMMUNITY
The Stage School Summer Camps
Please click here for full day flyer
Please click here for half day flyer.
May 16, 2024
Dear SPC Families,
The Sun will come out tomorrow! Congratulations to our wonderful Annie Casts, who have been working so hard on the Spring Musical. Last night was a huge success, and I am excited for another excellent performance tonight! Tickets are now only available at the door, and the show starts at 6:30 pm! A special thank you to Mrs. Donahue for coordinating all the drama efforts with The Stage School! I would also like to give a round of applause to the Gleason family, who helped sponsor the partnership with The Stage School!
Please keep Deacon Martin Nyberg in your prayers, as he will be ordained a Priest on Saturday! He has been a welcome visitor to many classrooms over the years. He will celebrate his first Mass at St. Edwards this Sunday at 11:00 am!
Yesterday, we honored our Blessed Mother at May Crowning! Congratulations to our 8th graders who were voted to the May Crowning Court.
Lily D, Abby S, Mary Anne G, Abby B, Maddie H, Tom Z, Griffin T, Noah H, Chase F, Emmett F
SPC OLYMPICS IS COMING SOON!
Olympic Day this year will be on Friday, May 31st, and occupy the entire school day. Our Home and School Association would like your support in volunteering for the day. If you are interested, please sign up at this link. For all involved, a mandatory volunteer meeting will be held virtually on May 28th at 9 pm for 30 minutes. Please email Tiffany Braun (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Dan Bohlke (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for any questions.
St. Paul of the Cross School Board
The SPC School Board is excited to introduce its new members, Patrick Bryant, Kathy Manny, and Megan Weber, who will succeed exiting members Scott Foster, Jackie Stengle, and Siobhan Haugh. Continuing members include Les Bogdanowicz, Dave de Tagyos, Diana Enderle, and Salomea Klunzinger. We welcome our new members and thank our exiting members for their dedication and service. The new members will officially join the Board at the year's final open school board meeting on June 4, 2024, from 6-7 pm in the Holy Family Chapel.
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. The School 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.
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 MAY and JUNE
MAY 15 & 16: SPC Spring Musical, Annie
MAY 21-24: Spring Book Fair
MAY 31: SPC Olympics
JUNE 6: Last day for preschool and kindergarten
JUNE 7: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL for 1-7 Dismissal at 11:00 am
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
SPC HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Back to School Supply Shopping has begun!
Go to: https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks
Enter School code: STP344 (3 letters/3 numbers)
Every pack sold brings in money for Home & School Association
Any questions? Email Rosemary Francis at rcabsfranciThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
It’s Almost Time! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon, YAY! Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.
Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from Tuesday, May. 21st through Friday, May 24th in Room 203 of the Upper Grade Center.
We will accept cash, checks (made out to SPC), credit cards, or eWallets. Families can create an eWallet by clicking HERE, or through our Book Fair website.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to view digital flyers, learn more, and get started with eWallet, and online shopping (14 days worth): St. Paul of the Cross Book Fair
Please click here for all of the details, schedule, volunteer information, and links!
SCHOOL NEWS & HAPPENINGS
NEW SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS ADDED!
We are excited to add some super FUN Science Camps for incoming 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade students! For all of the details and registration, CLICK HERE.
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.
Parents of girls who will be in Kindergarten at SPC in the Fall 2024:
We would like to start a Daisy Girl Scout troop for girls entering Kindergarten and
need a few parents to volunteer as leaders for the troop. Please click here for the details!
Annie Jr. hits the SPC Stage Again TONIGHT!!! May 16th!
Attention to ALL SPC Families with New Students Starting SPC in the Fall!
Please click on the invitations to RSVP!
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.
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.
WOMEN'S GOLF OUTING! SAVE THE DATE SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
FROM THE COMMUNITY
The Stage School Summer Camps
Please click here for full day flyer
Please click here for half day flyer.
May 9, 2024
Dear SPC Families,
Teacher Appreciation Week! My goodness, thank you to Home and School and all the parents for the outpouring of appreciation for our outstanding teachers. We are blessed to have a supportive community that recognizes the ministry of our faculty!
Congratulations to our 2nd graders on their First Holy Communion! This Saturday, Mrs. Galvin’s class will receive the sacrament of First Communion. Please keep them in your prayers.
The 6th and 7th grade class enjoyed a wonderful day in Springfield yesterday! While it was a very long day, our students received compliments on their behavior at every stop along the way! I was so proud of all of our students. Thank you to the brave chaperones!
I pray that all the mothers and mother figures enjoy a blessed and joyful Mother’s Day!
This is a reminder that we do not have school tomorrow; the teachers have a professional development day.
School Board Elections - Please Vote! Ends This Monday, May 13th
MAY CROWNING - Next Wednesday, 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.
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. The School 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 all dissection fees.
To sign up, click on this 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 MAY
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
SPC HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Spring Book Fair!
Please click here for all of the details, volunteer information, and links!
SCHOOL NEWS & HAPPENINGS
NEW SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS ADDED!
We are excited to add some super FUN Science Camps for incoming 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade students! For all of the details and registration, CLICK HERE.
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.
Parents of girls who will be in Kindergarten at SPC in the Fall 2024:
We would like to start a Daisy Girl Scout troop for girls entering Kindergarten and
need a few parents to volunteer as leaders for the troop. Please click here for the details!
Last Call for Hot Lunch Registration!
Annie Jr. hits the SPC Stage May 15th and 16th!
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.
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.
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