Saint Paul School Newsletter: September 18, 2015

September 18, 2015
Dear Parents,
Today we had our first practice fire drill as a school community. I am very
proud of the students and faculty as we exited in 1 minute and 28
seconds. In the upcoming weeks we will have an "official" drill with the
Hingham Fire Department present.
Curriculum Nights are quickly approaching. These are very informative
meetings where you will meet your child's teacher(s), learn plans for the
curriculum, hear their expectations for the upcoming school year, and see the classrooms. I know the
teachers and students always look forward to this opportunity to show off a little. You will have the
chance to connect with other parents you haven't seen for a while and maybe sign-up to be a PTO
volunteer. You won't want to miss it!
Grades 1-4 --- Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 PM
Grades 5-8 --- Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 PM
Expectation is everything. Research has shown that when parents and teachers have high
expectations for a child the child is more successful. Our job as educators, I certainly feel parents are
educators, is to make it clear to each individual child that they have unlimited potential.
Here are a few suggestions to help make your high expectations clear to your child:
1. Attendance is critical. There really is no way to make up all that is learned in one day.
2. Being on time counts. If a child misses just ten minutes of a school day, in one year that would
be more than twenty hours of learning.
3. Remind your child that school is a learning process and everyone does not learn at the same
pace.
4. The work really counts; so they should put effort and thought into all of their work.
5. Some children believe school success is all about luck, but they will find that the harder they
work the luckier they get.
Sincerely
Ms. Lisa M. Fasano, Principal
"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." ~ Mother Teresa
SAVE THE DATES!
Join us Curriculum Night for more details....
MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT
Thursday, Oct 1: 7-8:30p @ Saint Paul School
Recommended for parents with students in Gr 4 ~
Gr 8. Come hear why you should attend SPS
through Grade 8!
Spotlight
Extended Day Care:
Mrs. Victoria Pope Matton
SPRING TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
April Break
Language Emmersion Excursion: COSTA RICA
(for students in Gr. 5 ~ Gr. 8)
May 13-16
WASHINGTON DC TRIP ( for students in Gr. 6 ~ Gr. 8)
May 20-21
Museum of Science "CAMP IN"
(for students in Gr. 2 ~ Gr. 5)
RUNNERS, WALKERS,
TODDLERS and FANS!
JOIN US for the 3rd annual
"Catch the Spirit" 5K & Fun Run
at Saint Paul School
Monday, October 12th
8:30a FUN RUN
8:45a 5K RACE
(click on logo for more details)
Please, help us make this year a great success and fun day.
Click on the support you can provide for more details:
SPONSOR ~ PARTICIPATE ~ VOLUNTEER
We are pleased to welcome
Mrs. Matton as our primary ED
Caregiver. She is a resident of
Hingham and has served in the
Hingham Public School system
for 15 years as a volunteer and
teachers' aide. Mrs. Matton is
an enthusiastic and nurturing
individual who is already
admired by many of our
students.
[email protected]
THANK YOU!
VIRTUAL BACKPACK & FORMS
On our SPS website there is a Virtual Backpack
that will keep all necessary forms and reference
information throughout the school year and for your
convenience. Please refer to this site if you have not yet
completed:
(1) 2015-16 Student-Parent Handbook
Published online ONLY. Please print, sign and return
to the Main Office the
Acceptable Use Policy and Student - Parent Contract on the last two pages.
(2) Family Directory / Media Consent
SPS annually requests permission from our families for publicity pieces and
directory posting. Please complete this brief questionaire ONLINE for your
child(ren)
UPDATE: FRIDAY LUNCH
Please pack a lunch for your children on Fridays as there
is NO CART available at the Friday lunch hour. More
information will be coming in October about our "Friday
Pizza Day" offering.
Thank you for your patience .
Many thanks to the warm and
friendly middle school (and
returning) students who helped
welcome our new students and
their parents to SPS these past
few weeks. Your assistance at
the New Parent Social and
welcoming all during drop-off
was a perfect example of how
we all care for each other and
the great leaders you are
becoming. Our ECC students
are very lucky to have you as
new buddies!
PTO News & Updates
ST. PAUL PARISH
SUPPORTS OUR SCHOOL
This weekend St. Paul Parish is hosting a second collection on behalf of Saint
Paul School. Ms. Fasano will also be present at each mass to share a fall
update with the congregation.
STUDENTS or ALUMNI ARE STILL NEEDED TO HELP WITH THE
COLLECTION.
Tues, Oct 22nd @ 6:30p
&
Wed, Oct 23rd
8:40a - 1:00p*
Your child will visit the fair on
Wednesday with his/her
accompanied by an adult.
class. Students will have the
* Please wear your warm weather uniform. opportunity to purchase books
at that time. Classes will visit
St. Paul Parish is very proud of our students and according to the schedule
attached.
there are many very loyal families who continue
* All students Gr 2 and below must be
to contribute in a variety of ways. It would be
so wonderful if your child(ren) could help accept
these gifts and share a "thank you!" Please
contact Mrs. Schnorr at
jschnorr@stpaulschoolhingham if you can
* Parents are welcome to
attend the fair with their
children, especially in the
younger grades. Please refer to
the schedule for class meeting
time.
assist us this week at mass:
Saturday, Sept 19 @ 5:00p - filled
Sunday, Sept 20 @ 7:00a - 4 collectors
needed
Sunday, Sept 20 @ 9:00a - 1 collector needed
Sunday, Sept 20 @ 10:00a - 2 collectors needed
Sunday, Sept 20 @ 11:00a - 3 collectors needed
Sunday, Sept 20 @ 5:30a - filled
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE:
Drop-In Option requirements
Our Extended Day Program officially
began this week and is off to a great start!
The afternoons are extremely popular. Therefore, if
you are interested in utilizing the Drop-in Option,
we kindly request the you notify ED Coordinator,
Jackie Bruno and the respective teacher via email as well as complete the
Extended Day form on our website.
This is required for all Drop-in requests and should be done the day
BEFORE the care is provided. In unforeseen circumstances, we will
honor requests the day of care but no later than 12:00 pm. Your
child's safety and care is our utmost concern. This policy is necessary to
ensure a smooth transition from class and to provide appropriate coverage for
care. Thanks so much for your understanding. We look forward to a great
year together.
Please contact our Extended Day Coordinator, Mrs. Jackie Bruno
with any questions at [email protected].
HOLLY HILL FARM
VISITS
Kindergarten and Grades 1, 3 and
4 were busy planting and tending
to the organic garden this week
with Jon Belber, education
Coordinator at Holly Hill Farm.
Carrying on a fun tradition, Grade
2 will have special time to tend to
our fall harvest and pumpkins
next month.
MANDATORY TRAINING
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, October 2
First Fridays
Come for a drink or stay for
dinner, either way make some
plans to go out with your
old and new SPS friends
Tosca Restaurant
14 North Street, Hingham
@ 7:00p
Sign up for the lunch duty
dates best for you online! The
students love seeing you and
the teachers appreciate the
break you give them.
Volunteer for:
LUNCH DUTY
Neighborhood
News
September 26th
Drug Take Back Day
Click here for other dates & locations
Sunday, September 20th
12pm - 3pm
or
Tuesday, September 29th
6pm-9pm
at Saint Paul School Hall
MANDATORY for all Parish staff and Volunteers to complete.
All staff and volunteers in our parish are required by law to attend the VIRTUS
training program. Although CORI's are needed every year, participating in a
VIRTUS workshop is a one-time event. Fall always brings new catechists,
school volunteers, scout leaders, lectors, choir members, EME's, etc. who need
to participate.
Please contact the St. Paul Parish Rectory to register:
(781) 749-0587
LIFE TEEN SEASIDE
"Knot" what you expect!
CONTINUING EVERY SUNDAY
5:30pm @ St. Paul Parish
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!
Dispose of prescription and
non-prescription drugs at
your local police station.
Important Dates
SEPTEMBER
21 Lunch Program begins
22 Curriculum Night Gr 1-4
& Book Fair 6:30-8:00p
23 Book Fair
24 Curriculum Night Gr 5-8
6:30-8:00p
25 NO SCHOOL - Teacher PD
October
1 Middle School Information
Night 7:00p
6 PTO E-Bd meeting 8:30a
7 Early Release 12:45p
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
16 SPS Parents: Fall Social
20 Progress Reports Gr 3-8
Admissions:Open House
6:30p
22 Picture Day
27 Gr 5/6 Parent Reception
6:30p
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.
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