Dear SPC Families,
Last night, we graduated our 100th graduating class! Congratulations to the Class of 2025! We are excited to see what they will accomplish in the future! This past week, after we “clapped out” our graduates, we welcomed back the SPC Class of 2021 for a reunion before they leave for college this fall. SPC Tigers truly are the bright light for our future; they leave SPC with a solid foundation that allows them to thrive in high school, opening many doors to outstanding colleges and universities!
OLYMPICS ARE TOMORROW! BEST DAY EVER! (please read carefully for all details)
SPC Olympics 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!
STUDENT ATTIRE:
As a reminder, all students (in grades K-7) will be given their Olympics t-shirts when they report to their homeroom in the morning. Students will change into their shirts in the bathrooms. The weather report says that the temps will be in the high 70s and that rain isn’t on the radar until after dismissal, 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 and their generous sponsors purchased the SPC Olympics 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 must come to school with a labeled water bottle to carry with them throughout the games. 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 7:00 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. We aim to open the parking lot by 2:50.
SPECTATORS:
Tomorrow is a very busy day with multiple logistics; if you are not signed up as a registered volunteer, you cannot 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 the SPC Home & School Association for all their hard work in putting this together. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
SUMMER ENRICHMENT LINKS:
Here are all the summer assignments and enrichment packets
STATE OF THE SCHOOL AND WELCOME, MR. WHITE
With great pleasure, we introduce Mr. James White, our new principal of St. Paul of the Cross School! Please give him a warm welcome as he joins our next school board meeting on Tuesday, June 3rd at 7:00 pm in the Holy Family Chapel.
Click here to read Mr. White’s Welcome Letter
Click here for the School Board Agenda
USED UNIFORMS:
If you have gently used uniforms, please drop them off at the main office. The Class of 2026 will host a used uniform sale, so please stay tuned.
SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMPS–STILL TIME TO REGISTER! CLICK HERE.
Peace,
Dr. Erika Mickelburgh
Don’t Delay! Deadline is This Sunday, June 1st! Get Your School Supplies!
More SPC Updates
Click here to RSVP for the Preschool Popsicle Playdate!
Click here to RSVP for the Kick off to Kindergarten Playdate!
Please consider volunteering to be a Kindergarten Daisy Girl Scout Troop for Fall 2025!
Please click here for all the details. Thank you!
SPC Athletics
99 Parenting Affirmations For Good Days (And The Tough Ones, Too)
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
Uncle Pete’s Sack Making Lunch Summer Event – Friday, June 27th
Attention Rising 7th & 8th Graders! Please click here to download all the details.
You Are the Psalm of the Earth invites children to see the ways God cares for the earth and wants us to see how the beauty of all Creation show His love for us! They will enjoy this week of faith and fun, where the children will SOW seeds of joy and wisdom. Those seeds will GROW as they learn about God’s wonderful world and His love for the earth and us! REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 1!
June 16-20! Click on this link to find out more!!
From the Community
Park Ridge Police Chief Letter
Please click here to read Chief Kampwirth’ s letter regarding appropriate behaviors in outdoor spaces and the Park Ridge Uptown area.
Our Area Catholic High Schools
Saint Viator High School Service & Song – Attention all Rising 6th-9th Graders!
Please click here for details on this June 23-27 Summer Program!
Edison Park Youth Outdoor Soccer – Pre-K through 8th Grade
Please click here to download the flyer with dates and details.