Dear SPC Families,
Thank you to everyone who has so generously donated to our Annual Fund 2023 Parent Appeal; we are at 85% of our goal! We are humbled and grateful for your ongoing support.
Tomorrow is the final day of our three-week appeal, and we are still hoping for 100% participation. You can turn your pledge card in at the school office tomorrow or donate directly online at https://www.spc-school.net/giving/annual-fund
We will send our final Annual Fund 2023 Parent Appeal report on Monday, including all pledges/gifts during the Annual Fund 2023 Parent Appeal dates, February 14 - March 3. Click here for the latest Annual Fund Parent Appeal report.
Thank you for being so supportive!
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES (see an email from this week for directions)
The second-trimester Parent-Teacher Conferences have been scheduled for Thursday, 3/9/2023, from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm and Friday, 3/10/2023, from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. The format for conferences will be 10 minutes for students in Grades Four through Eight and 15 minutes for students in Grades Preschool through Third.
Parents will use the online scheduling program, Pick-A-Time, to schedule conferences. To schedule a conference, you will need to utilize the Pick-A-Time website and select your own conference times. We ask every parent to access Pick-A-Time to schedule a conference with your child’s teachers between Wednesday, March 1, 2023 (starting at 8:00 am) and Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (ending at 5:00 pm).
PICK A TIME WILL CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, at 5:00 pm.
ROUNDBALL WEEK!
Everyone’s favorite week is upon us! Roundball Week 2023! Practices start on Saturday, and games start Sunday. For those unfamiliar with Roundball, it is a week-long SPC March Madness tournament where 6th-8th graders are placed on teams coached by SPC Alumni! The gym is packed, the concessions are abundant, and the school spirit is out of this world!
ROUNDBALL CONCESSION STAND VOLUNTEERS:
Please consider signing up to help us with the Concessions Stand this year! We appreciate any time you can give; you know the kids do too. Here is the link to sign up, and we look forward to seeing all of you next week! For any questions about concessions, contact Mary Connolly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
SPC Spring Clubs (staffed by our very own SPC staff!)-- Openings Still Available
Check out these great after-school activities that take place at SPC! Our creative staff has created some unique and fun-filled after-school clubs (these are classes in addition to after-school activities provided by other outside vendors). Please sign up soon, as spots are limited. Spring Clubs begin the week of March 13 - June 2 (four weeks before spring break and seven weeks following spring break). Once you have submitted the registration form and payment, changes cannot be made, and refunds will not be issued.
Please click here for the Spring Club Descriptions.
Peace, Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
SPC Yearbooks - Ordering Deadline is Monday, April 3rd
The deadline to order a St. Paul of the Cross yearbook is Monday, April 3rd. If you are not sure if you have already ordered a yearbook, please contact Mrs. McCallister at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before ordering.
Click here for the details on ordering your SPC Yearbook.
Tax Year Information
Every year during tax season, our business office receives questions on how to find the tuition and fees payment summary in FACTS. Here it is:
Please click right on the FACTS logo above to get to your login window.
A. This report will show the total paid for each of the accounts (i.e. Tuition, Extended Day Care, Technology, Book fees, etc.). Parents can select a year or a date range for this summary. This will also include the Schools Federal Tax ID and address. Please see directions below.
Please click here to register for some fun camp offerings. Registration for non SPC families opened on March 1st. Be sure to tell your friends and family!
Live Webinar on March 8: How to Teach Self-Regulation and Executive Function Skills for Independent Living
Register below for this free webinar on building executive function and independent-living skills in students on Wednesday, March 8 at 1pm ET. Sign up and you will receive the free webinar replay link as well!
Reserve your spot by clicking on this 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.
Please click here for the latest bulletin.
Please click here for Fr. James' "The Daily" - Daily Mass Readings and Reflections
Financial Peace University at St. Paul of the Cross Parish
Please click here to learn about enrolling in Financial Peace University - Classes will be held on Thursdays at 7:00 pm from March 16th - May 18th.
Men's Club
THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 AT 6:00 PM
Tavern on the Point 6724 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago
It is that time of year again, brothers! March Madness 2023. This year's event will be held at Tavern on the Point on March 16th beginning at 6:00 pm. For $25 per person, our members will receive quality appetizers (sliders, meatballs, calamari and more) a drink ticket, and brotherhood.
Lastly, one of the goals for the Men's Club in 2023 is to grow enrollment in our highly desired Club. Please grab a buddy and use this event as an entree for a new member. Let's let others see everything the Men's Club represents - camaraderie, service, faith, tomfoolery, etc.
Purchase $25 Tickets Here.
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