February 3, 2022

Dear SPC Families,

Happy Catholic Schools Week! Even though our week was cut short by the weather, our students enjoyed a fun-filled Catholic Schools week celebrating St. Paul of the Cross School!  

We were able to restock our parish food pantry with generous donations and bring joy to Veterans with Valentine's Day Cards. Tomorrow we will celebrate Mass together and hopefully end the week with a Faculty Victory in the 8th grade vs. Faculty Volleyball game. This year, we get to introduce our team's new secret weapon –– Fr. James!

Today we celebrate our amazing volunteers! Thank you to everyone who gives of their time to make sure our school community has many hearts and hands available to help! Click here for a fun thank you video.

A Gentle Reminder About the UGC KISS AND GO LANE IN THE AM
Please remember to stay in the drop-off lane once you drop your children off. Do not cut out of the kiss and go lane to merge into the passing lane. This is an unsafe situation; merge only at the end of the kiss and go lane. 

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN 
I received a note from the Women's Center that, together with the parish, we raised $26,113.26 from all the change collected. Thank you for supporting women in crisis pregnancies!

COVID DASHBOARD
February 3, 2022
Covid Dash Feb.3

Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
Principal


Counselors Corner for website

A big thank you to our January Parent Speaker, Dr. Caroline Adelman, who returned to speak on January 25, 2022 at the Open Board Meeting. We received great feedback on her presentation and the attendees were emailed a copy of her presentation.

Here are some additional resources she shared. 

Managing Pandemic Burnout podcast: https://www.chicago-psychotherapy.com/cp-blog/2021/10/19/p4drzkggu10p5avq5al0cumqmmhcoc

Coping in the time of COVID (outdated title but still all relevant content): https://www.chicago-psychotherapy.com/cp-blog/copingin2020

Raising Resilient Children and Teens: https://www.chicago-psychotherapy.com/cp-blog?offset=1584072421451

The ABCs of Child and Adolescent Anxiety: https://www.chicago-psychotherapy.com/cp-blog?offset=1571851288625


 

Update from Home & School Association

Paninos

Home & School Association Restaurant Fundraiser - Panino's Pizzeria, Thursday, February 10th
Please click here to download the flyer.

The H&S fundraiser will be at Panino's Pizzeria for dine-in or carry-out on Thursday, February 10th. If you participate, students may come out of uniform on Friday, February 11th. Panino's will not have out of uniform passes, so please send your receipt to school with your child. Thank you for your support!


TRIP (our gift card tuition reimbursement program) rebates were processed earlier this week. Some families earned over $500 in rebates to their FACTS account by purchasing gift cards they use on a daily basis. For example, Lands End provides a 15% rebate back to families by purchasing e-gift cards from the site before they process their order. 
 
Moving forward, "TRIP" will be transitioning to the RAISE RIGHT app where you can order physical gift cards shipped directly to your home.  More information about the app can be found here E-cards and additional gift cards can still be found on the website, but SPC will no longer have physical gift cards in stock for purchase. SPC's access code for the app is C21ELFAD426. This will link directly to your family's account.
 
We are also looking for 2 parent volunteers to help to manage the RAISE RIGHT program moving forward. If you are interested in becoming more involved in this program, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

CHESS ED
Register NOW for the Spring Session of Chess-Ed’s Chess Enrichment Program

Registration for the Spring Session of the after-school chess program is underway!  The 10-week program takes place on Tuesdays from 2-3 pm and runs from 2/22/22 to 5/3/22. The chess program is taught by Chess-Ed instructors and is open to students in 1st through 8th grade and students of all chess abilities. Professional instruction will include the basics for beginning and novice players and build with opening theory, middle game planning, and end game combinations for continuing students. Playing chess improves memory, uses analytical and critical thinking skills, teaches problem solving, responsibility, sportsmanship, social skills and more! The benefits of chess last a lifetime!

To register, please go to www.2021-2022spcchess.eventbee.com. For more information about the program, please see the program flyer.  Chess-Ed is looking forward to seeing your CHESS ENTHUSIAST this Spring!

Please download the flyer here. 

Please Keep This FACTS Tuition Summary Information Handy For Tax Time!

Question: How Do I Find My Payment Summary In FACTS?

Answer: 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.
FACTS Tax Summary Directions 2021 1 1 5


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Don't forget to order your 2021-2022 SPC Yearbook!

The deadline to order a St. Paul of the Cross yearbook is Friday, April 8th. If you are not sure if you 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 a second one since they are nonrefundable. After you purchase a yearbook, you will receive a confirmation email from TreeRing.

Here are three reasons we chose TreeRing:

  • Custom Yearbooks:  Every student gets a one of a kind printed copy containing two free pages to customize with personal photos. (This is optional; don’t feel obligated to complete this)

  • Green Yearbooks: TreeRing plants a tree in our school’s name when you purchase a book and it prints on recycled paper. In the past five years, TreeRing planted over 2,300 trees on behalf of St. Paul of the Cross.

  • Beautiful Yearbooks:  All yearbooks are gorgeously printed in full color using the highest end print production available.

YOU CAN PURCHASE AND PERSONALIZE YOUR St. Paul of the Cross YEARBOOK BY CLICKING HERE: https://treering.com/

Yearbook password: 101414618165482

A few important facts:

o   Your personalized yearbook only costs $28.00 for a soft cover. You may order a hardcover yearbook for an additional charge.

o   You’ll need to purchase your copy and complete your free personal pages by April 8th.  

o   Your 2 free custom pages are optional, if you don’t customize you’ll receive a standard yearbook.


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

 

From the Community

Junior Ramblerettes Friday, February 11, 2022 
1st – 8th Grades
4:00 – 8:00 pm 
Please download the flyer here.

Edison Park Youth Volleyball – Girls 4th – 8th Grades
Please click here for the details.

Park Ridge Baseball - Boys and girls who will be age 5 or above, on or before August 31, 2022
Registration is now open. Please see flyer for the details!

Park Ridge Hawks Lacrosse Club - Spring Boys Padded Lacrosse Instructional League 8U-14U
Registration is now open. Please see flyer for the details.