Saint Paul School Newsletter: October 2, 2015

October 2, 2015
Dear Parents,
I am pleased to announce two new academic initiatives to Saint Paul
School:
1. National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) for Grade 4 through 6
students, and
2. National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) for Grade 6 through 8
students
We were granted Saint Paul School Charters and will begin formulating our by-laws and enrollment
procedures. In January/February eligible students will be invited to apply first, based on academic
qualifications. Students may want to start thinking about how they exemplify the characteristics of
Leadership, Service, Character, and Citizenship, as they will have to complete on an application.
Last night's Middle School Informational night was well attended. If you would like to view the
presentation, please visit our school website. As always, I am available to answer questions and/or
comments. This discussion will continue so stay tuned for grade level meetings.
As we think about the future of Saint Paul School and as discussed at Curriculum Nights and Middle
School Informational Night, today parents received a survey (via Survey Monkey). It is designed to
help Saint Paul School create OUR SHARED vision for the students, faculty and parents of our school
community. It is short, only 9 questions, but open-ended. It is created this way as I want to gather an
accurate representation of who we are and what we want to be. No answer is wrong, please be
thoughtful and more importantly, honest.
Students in Grade 2-8 completed a survey (similar to question 8) asking for their feedback on
enrichment opportunities, clubs, activities and extracurricular sports. Results were tallied by grade
level and school. Our goal is to offer the top 5-6 this school year, and add each year following.
The top choice by grade level:
Grade 2: Art Lessons
Grade 3: STEM/Science Club
Grade 4: Flag Football
Grade 5: Tie with Flag Football, Soccer and Cross Country
Grade 6: Tie with History Club and Movie Club
Grade 7 & 8:Debate Team
Stay tuned for more information regarding Afterschool Enrichment opportunities...Maybe even some
during the school day when we are inside for the winter weather!
As outlined at Curriculum Nights, below is a guide to the planning process for the future of Saint Paul
School.
* Faculty SWOT Analysis in September
* Parent Survey in October
* Student Focus Groups in November
* Principal Coffee in December
* State of the School Address in January
This is an ambitious timeline but one I know we can adhere to and share at the State of the School
Address in January.
Thank you to Principal DuBose for our dress down day today - we raised close to $140.00 for out Fall
5K!
Sincerely
Ms. Lisa M. Fasano, Principal
"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." ~ Mother Teresa
Don't miss on FACEBOOK
The Top 10 Reasons to Run (or walk)
and "Catch the Spirit!"
Congratulations!
WHY WAIT?
SIGN UP TODAY and secure
your cool 2015 race shirt and
fabulous goodie bag!
Monday, October 12th
8:30a FUN RUN
8:45a 5K RACE
(click on logo for more details)
Congratulations and thank
you, Henry duBose for being
a wonderful and generous
Principal today.
We are all very proud of your
ideas and efforts as well as
your offering to support the
St. Paul Fall 5K & Fun Run
post-race celebration with the
Dress-Down Day donation of
$133.
SUPPORT OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!
What an exciting list of sponsors and race donors.
Tune in next week for a pre-race raffle!
Click here to
VOLUNTEER: ONSITE & RACE COURSE HELP NEEDED
*Great opportunity for teens seeking service hours*
or email Jean Schnorr.
PTO News &
Updates
REMINDER:
Wednesday, October 7th is an Early Release
Day for all students at 12:45p. Extended Day
will be available with reservations by Monday,
October 5.
Extended Day UPDATE
Wednesday, October 7th will be an early release
day. If you are planning to utilize the Extended
Day Program, you must complete and submit the
Extended Day Form found on our website NO
LATER than MONDAY, OCTOBER 5th. This is
necessary to ensure appropriate coverage for the
afternoon. Thank you in advance for your
cooperation.
TONIGHT
Friday, October 2
@ Tosca Restaurant
14 North Streeet,
Hingham
First Fridays
SCRIP in OCTOBER
PIZZA LUNCH
Pizza Fridays will begin Friday, October 16th. If you
would like for your child to have a pizza lunch every Friday,
please compete and submit the Pizza Lunch Order Form
in the Virtual Backpack. THis year, pizza will be a schoolyear long order. You may selectt o pay by check or have
your paymnet processed via your FACTs account. Please return all forms to the
Main Office by Friday, October 9th.
Thank you, Mr. Ryan
This week Mr. Mike Ryan,
Communications Coordinator at the
Offce of the Jury Commissioner, visited
our Middle School students and
explained the importance of the right to
a trial by a jury in the United States.
He talked about the history of a trial by
jury from Ancient Greece to well known
trials in Massachusetts. He concluded
with a short mock trial where
students took on the roles of the judge, witnesses and jury members.
Our students enjoyed the entertaining presentation and appreciate even more
the privlidge of the right to a trial by a jury.
Save on your 2016-17 tuition
today! Support our SCRIP
program!!
Everyday purchases through
SCRIP can help you save $$
on tuition next year and
results in a generous
contribution to SPS. SCRIP
offerings include gift cards for
items and stores we all use
every day.
In OCTOBER Scrip will be
available for purchase every
Friday mornings in the lower
lot from 8 -8:20am. Orders
may be placed online at
www.shopwithscrip.com !
or by emailing our
coordinator, Antonetta
Fopiano.
Does it SINK or FLOAT?
Kindergarten learned a lot about apples
this week. The students each brought in
an apple. We counted, grouped and
graphed them by color . The class also
spent time discussing how and where
apples grow, various types, and the life
cycle of the apple tree. For a Science
experiment, the students each made a
prediction whether the apple would sink
or float. About half thought it would sink and half thought it would float. When
we put the apples in water...all learned that apples actually float!
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Winter Uniform begins October 13
GO GREEN (source responsibly)
GO LEAN (on the budget)
GO CLEAN (replace those stained uniforms):
VISIT THE SPS UNIFORM WARDROBE CLOSET
COST: $3 per shirt
School Nurse
Reminder
Saint Paul School is a
peanut-free school this
2015-16 academic year.
Please do NOT send your
child in with peanut butter
sandwiches or any form of
nuts. Sunbutter (sunflower
seed butter) is permitted.
If you have any questions,
please contact our school
nurse, Mrs. Rose
Trogele.
Important Dates
LOCATED: Second floor of St. Paul Parish House
(behind the school on Fearing Road)
OCTOBER
WHEN: Schedule a visit by contacting:
Jennifer DeGraan @ [email protected]
or Lisa Richards @ [email protected]
2 PTO: First Friday@ Tosca
5 NWEA testing begins
Washington DC Planning
Meeting @ 6:30p in Gym
6 PTO E-Bd meeting 8:30a
7 Early Release 12:45p
$5 per all other items
Cash or checks payable to ST. PAUL PTO. Donated items will be 'credited'
towards the cost of any wardrobe staples chosen.
VISIT US BEFORE BUYING NEW DONATE THOSE OLD CLOTHES, TOO!
LIFE TEEN SEASIDE
"Knot" what you expect!
CONTINUING EVERY SUNDAY
5:30pm @ St. Paul Parish
8 Liturgy 9:00a
PTO meeting 10:00a (at
Parish House)
12 - No School - ST. PAUL
FALL 5K & FUN RUN
13 Traditn'l Uniform starts
20 Progress Reports Gr 3-8
Admissions:Open House
6:30p
22 Picture Day
30 Halloween Dress Down
Liturgy 9:00a
Please note updates to our
calendar & an "At a Glance"
version of the calendar
posted on our website.
Mass for Teens
* Christ Centered and Authentic Worship
* Engaging Music
* Welcoming and Affirming Atmosphere
Following Mass:
* Great food and Fun games
* Life Nights coming soon!
Bring your friends - Catholic or not!
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