Principal’s Message
Dear SPC Families,
Happy September! As we turn the page into fall, our school community is buzzing with energy and excitement. From student and family Masses to our much-anticipated Fun Run at the end of the month, there are so many opportunities to come together, celebrate, and grow in faith and friendship.
Our fall sports season is in full swing, with 12 teams representing SPC in soccer, football, cheerleading, and cross country. Go Tigers! After-school clubs will also be starting in just two weeks, giving our students even more ways to explore their talents and interests. These are wonderfully busy days, and it is such a joy to see our school alive with activity.
Academically, we are already looking ahead with intention and excitement. Using our fall i-Ready results, we are strengthening our support systems to meet every student where they are and help them soar. We’re reviewing math placements, refining programs, and considering new electives—all to ensure we are building a strong foundation of rigor, relevance, and high expectations for every learner.
Thank you for walking this journey with us as we embrace both the joy of community and the gift of Catholic education. Have an awesome week—and let’s make this September one to remember!
“Go forth and set the world on fire.” – St. Ignatius of Loyola
Reminders
- Hot Lunch – Friday, September 5
- Student & Staff Spirit Wear Day – Friday, September 5
- Donuts with the Principal – Sunday, September 7, after 9:00 & 10:30 Masses
- School Mass – Tuesday, September 9
- i-Ready Testing (Grades K–8) – Wednesday, September 10
- Prospective Student Tour – Wednesday, September 10 (9:00–10:00 am)
- Lake Geneva – Friday, September 12
- High School Fair (Grades 7 & 8) – Wednesday, September 17
- Parent Mixer – Friday, September 19
- Family Mass (Grades 7 & 8) – Sunday, September 21
- Fun Run – Friday, September 26
Notables
- Volunteers needed! We are looking for bartenders for the Parent Mixer (contact Meghan Waldeck at [email protected]) – Friday, September 19
- Fun Run Kick-Off – Wednesday, September 17
- Follow us on Facebook → facebook.com/spcschoolpr
Coming Soon
- Picture Day! – Wednesday, October 1
- In-Person Parent Conferences (12:00 pm Dismissal) – Thursday, October 9
- Virtual Parent Conferences – Friday, October 10
- Columbus Day – NO SCHOOL – Monday, October 13
- Fun Fair (Grades PK–8) –Thursday, October 30
- Grade 8 Halloween Dance – Thursday, October 30
- No School – October 31
- Principal Presentation: Interpreting Your Child’s i-Ready Results (date announced soon)
Thanks for All You Do,
James White, M.Ed.
Principal
SPC Tiger Fun Run 2025 – September 26, 2025
We are excited for our SPC Tiger Fun Run this year; mark your calendars for Friday, September 26th. The schedule for the Fun Run is listed below; we hope you can come to cheer on your SPC Tiger(s)!
Fun Run Sponsorships
Thank you to everyone who has signed up for the Fun Run sponsorships! A reminder that deadline for the Banner sponsorship is Tuesday, September 9th. Please read all the sponsorship opportunities here.
Fun Run Schedule
- Multi-Age Early Childhood: 8:30-8:55 am
- Kindergarten: 9:10-9:35 am
- 1st Grade: 9:40-10:05 am
- 2nd Grade: 10:10-10:35 am
- 3rd Grade: 10:40-11:05 am
- 4th Grade: 11:10-11:35 am
- LUNCH: 11:40 am-12:20 pm
- 5th Grade: 12:30-12:55 pm
- 6th Grade: 1:00-1:25 pm
- 7th & 8th Grade: 1:30-1:55 pm
Thank you for supporting SPC!
Caitlin Brown, Lauren Nast, and Katie Noonan
Fun Run Committee Chairs
Invite your friends and family to join us for our first admissions tour of the school year on Wednesday, September 10th! This is a fantastic opportunity to discover all that SPC has to offer. Click here to learn more.
We’re thrilled to bring an incredible lineup of clubs to SPC this fall! Click here for registration details, club descriptions, and everything you need to get started—don’t miss out on the fun!
First Home and School Meeting Tomorrow!
Please join us for the first Home and School meeting of the school year tomorrow, Friday, September 5th, at 8:00 a.m. in the Holy Family Chapel. If you’d like to join virtually, please use the Zoom link below.
Other meetings for the year will be held on 10/17, 1/23 and 4/17.
Topic: HASA September Meeting
Time: Sep 5, 2025 08:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 844 4263 5328
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Out of Uniform Passes and Teacher Appreciation Lunches
Home and School Association programs or co-sponsored activities are already underway, and we need your partnership to keep the positive momentum. Out of Uniform Passes fund the majority of Home and School activities. We are asking each family to complete this form. One form per student enrolled at SPC needs to be completed. This form will allow you to purchase Out of Uniform Passes and also provide you with the opportunity to donate towards our monthly teacher/faculty luncheon and birthday celebrations.
This year, the Home and School Out of Uniform Passes are $40 and valid for the following dates (also indicated on the SPC School Calendar): 9/19, 10/17, 11/21, 12/12, 1/16, 2/13, 3/12, 4/16, 5/15
Preschool students will be able to purchase “themed day” passes for $20 on the same days (for example, PJ Day, Superhero Day, etc.). The list of themes will be sent in August.
On the form, you will also have an opportunity to donate towards Teacher Appreciation Lunches. Each month, Home and School provides a faculty and staff lunch. The requested contribution per student is $20.00.
More From SPC!
The Homework System that Really Works
After School Activities
Smiling Strings Grades K-6
September 9th – December 16th
Click here to download the flyer with all the details and registration information.
Acoustic/Classical Guitar Lessons Grades 3-6
September 9th – December 16th
Click here to download the flyer with all the details and registration information.
Fall Spanish Club Preschool – 2nd Grade
September 9-December 9th
Click here to download the flyer with all the details and registration link.
Chess Ed Fall Registration Grades 1-8
Registration for the Fall chess program at SPC is underway! The 11-week after-
school program takes place on Tuesdays from 2-3 pm and runs from 9/9/25 to
11/18/25.
Click here to download the flyer with all of the details and the registration link.
SPC Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts – Boys in Grades 1-8
FIRST CUB SCOUT DEN MEETING OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR:
WHEN: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH AT 3PM (right after school)|
WHERE: DUFFIN HALL
WHO: ALL 1ST THROUGH 5TH GRADE CUB SCOUTS
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’ Weekly Letters
A Special Invitation to Lead and Serve with the St. Paul Women’s Group (AOW)
Since 1941, the St. Paul of the Cross Women’s Group, the Apostolate of Women (AOW), has been a vibrant part of our parish and community, helping us grow in our faith, establish lifelong friendships, and help those in need.
Please read more here.
Children’s Choir
Online Registration is OPEN!
Online Registration for the 2025-2026 Children’s Choir is now open!
All children in grades 2-6 are invited to sing in the choir.
Rehearsals begin on Wednesday, September 17 and run from 4:30-5:30 pm in The Holy Family Chapel.
Visit spc-church.org to register.
For more information contact our Director of Music, Ed Eicker, at [email protected].
From the Community
Maine South Home Football Games Community Letter-Please Read
