Dear SPC Families,
This is a friendly reminder that there will be no Thursday mailing next week. We will resume the Thursday Mailing on April 11th. I pray you all have a blessed Easter with family and friends. When we return after the break, our early childhood will have their Easter Parade and celebrate by saying “Alleluia” once again!
EASTER BREAK:
We will dismiss next Wednesday afternoon, March 27th, for Easter Break and resume school on April 8th.
LENTEN ALMSGIVING
We will be wrapping up our almsgiving collections next week, so please make sure your students return their collections to the school office. Click here for information on the Lenten Almsgiving Project.
SOLAR ECLIPSE APRIL 8th
When we return to school on April 8th, we will also have an opportunity to view the solar eclipse. We have secured the proper glasses and will be taking students in K-8 outside to view the eclipse. Many classes will be planning some eclipse activities for their classes. If you DO NOT want your child to go outside to view the eclipse, please let the classroom teacher know directly.
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.
FINAL 24-25 SCHOOL CALENDAR
We have finalized the 24-25 school calendar and will upload it into the Google calendar shortly. Click here to download the pdf.
SAVE THE DATES APRIL-MAY (I can’t believe how fast the year has gone!)
APRIL 15-19: Week of the Young Child
APRIL 19: VIP DAY Grades Preschool-3
APRIL 26: Career Day Grades 4–8
MAY 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week
MAY 8: Trip to Springfield Grades 6-7
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
ENDOWMENT MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS:
The Endowment Committee is excited to announce the merit-based scholarships available to current SPC students returning for the 2024-2025 school year. Each year the Endowment administers five merit-based, named scholarships totaling $3,750:
- Pastoral Leadership Award- We are pleased to invite current 5th and 6th grade students to apply. Three monetary awards of $750 will be given to students who demonstrate the qualities of leadership and service to others.
- Maureen Kelly McCambridge Scholarship- We are pleased to invite current 7th grade students to apply for this $1000 scholarship established in Maureen’s honor and memory.
- McHugh Downes New Family Welcome Award- This $500 award is available to new families who, for the first time during the 2023-2024 school year, have students in K-7th grades and are returning to SPC for a second year. It will be granted to welcome a new family to the SPC community.
The submission deadline for the Endowment Merit-Based Scholarships is April 18, 2024.
Please click here for detailed information concerning each scholarship and its respective criteria.
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
MORE SCHOOL NEWS & HAPPENINGS
Week of the Young Child April 15-19
We are excited for a fantastic week celebrating Week of the Young Child and will share the detailed schedule after Easter Break.
We will be collecting books for Bernie's Book Drive during the weeks of April 15-19 and April 22-26. So, if you are organizing and cleaning out your bookshelves over the next few weeks, we have just the place for your book donations!
Please click here for information.
Save the Dates! Annie Jr. hits the SPC Stage May 15th and 16th!
We know you are just as excited as our young thespians about the upcoming production of Annie Jr! You have the perfect opportunity to shout out your favorite actors in the playbill. Please click here for the details.
Save the Date! Spring Art Show April 14, 2024!
Elyssa's Mission Newsletter
A reminder for parents to be vigilant in monitoring their teen's mental health and suicide prevention.
Deadline to order a 2023-2024 SPC Yearbook is Monday, April 1st 2024
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. Tree Ring does send a confirmation email when you order.
Please click here to download all the details about ordering your yearbooks.
SPC ATHLETICS
For more information, please email Mrs. Kelly Spanos at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.t.
SPC Football Fall 2024!
If you would like to help and coach our football program or be an active football board member in the upcoming 2024-25 school year, please complete this Google Form.
FROM THE PARISH
We have an active and vibrant parish and encourage everyone to read the weekly bulletins for Fr. James' weekly letter and stay informed about all upcoming events and programs.
Please click here for the latest bulletin.
Please click here for Fr. James' "The Daily" - Daily Mass Readings and Reflections
Blood Drive This Sunday, March 24th 8:00 am until 2:00 pm
Each year, the Holy Family Guild of St. Paul of the Cross Church hosts a blood drive to help support the needs of patients in our area who desperately need blood transfusions. The nation is experiencing a critical blood shortage! Unfortunately, every 2 seconds someone in this country needs blood due to disease or severe injury.
The blood drive will be held this coming Sunday, March 24th, at the Morello Parish Life Center (GYM) 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
If you would like to make an appointment, or have any questions, please contact Christine Perille, (847) 494-5150 or Eileen Kaczmarek (847) 533-7952 or go to www.Vitalant.org and use code ORD0RG08 to reserve your spot.
Donor eligibility has been expanded so if you have any medical/travel questions please call 877-258-4825 option #1. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome!
Plus, get a free Culver’s coupon - “Give a Pint, Get a Pint”
Thank you!
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.
TONIGHT! Thursday, March 21st, Harp & Fiddle at 6:00 pm
It is that time of year again, brothers! March Madness 2024. This year's event will be held at Harp and Fiddle tonight, March 21st beginning at 6:00 pm. For $60 per person, our members will receive 3 HOURS of OPEN BAR, quality appetizers and brotherhood. You also be able to test your luck at games of chance via strip cards and squares.
Lastly, one of the goals for the Men's Club in 2024 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.
Pay via Paypal by clicking on the link below.
2024 March Madness
Rising Star Scholarship Application - Attention 8th Grade Boys
Attention Current 8th Grade Female Students Attending ANY Catholic High School in the Fall of 2024
Deadline: Friday, May 3, 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.
Introducing Monthly SPC Women's Group Gatherings!
The SPC Women’s Group, also known as the Apostolate of Women, will now gather monthly to meet new and old friends and to provide all women of the parish with updates on recent activities of our pillars (Spiritual, Service, and Social) as well as our guilds (small groups). . We’ll also share opportunities for you to get involved and, most importantly, enjoy each other’s fellowship.
You don’t have to be a member to attend, although of course we would love you to join the group.
Many women have told us they would love to get involved yet can’t commit a lot of time. That’s okay – there are plenty of one or two hour service opportunities for you to contribute your time or talent.
Don’t miss out on our upcoming gatherings (doors open at 7 p.m., meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.):
· Tuesday, April 9 in the Holy Family Chapel
· Monday, May 6 in the Holy Family Chapel
We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions or topics you’d like included in these meetings, please send us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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