Resurrection - St. Paul School
News and Notes 4/11/2020
2019-2020 Year to Lead...I Have Called You By Name!
Important Contact Information
School Board: schoolboard@resstpaul.org
H.S.A: HSA@resstpaul.org
Clubs: tunderwood@resstpaul.org
Newsletter submission requests: cmartin@resstpaul.org
The events listed below are subject to change as new policies go in place due to the coronavirus.
Sunday, April 12th - Friday, April 24th
- The deadline for applications for the 2020-2021 BOOST Program has been extended to June 1, 2020. The program will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and will make adjustments if necessary.
- April 4th - April 15th is Spring Break! No student work or classes will be assigned for over Easter Break.
- April 16th - Distance Learning resumes!
- Time to submit your name to the HSA if you are interested in holding one of the following open positions: 1st Vice President, Secretary, Room Parent Coordinators (additional details below)
All of the people of the world, as we are all affected by this pandemic in various ways.
Novena prayer against coronavirus
Eden Kennedy - family friend of Mrs. Bell's
Donna and Jim Leonard - Thomas Rosen's (5A) Grandparents
Lisa Wall - friend of many families from the Catonsville area
Mr. and Mrs. Jordan and their new baby who will be born this week
Special Intentions among our faculty and staff
For those who are no longer with us:
Cecilia Joan DeMoll - daughter of Kenn and Nicole DeMoll
Greg Zmijewski - son of Bob and Cathy Zmijewski
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jordan!
The Jordans thank you all for your continued prayers and well wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan are over the moon and truly appreciate all of the support we’ve received from you!!!
Daily Rosary at 2:00 p.m with Mrs. Keys
Virtual Field Trip Opportunities
Morning Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
We will resume our morning prayer and pledge of allegiance on Thursday! If your child would like to be the one leading the Pledge of Allegiance or the Morning Prayer, then please send the video of your child(ren) to office@resstpaul.org!
Show your Panther Pride, be respectful, safe, prepared, and smart in your words, thoughts and actions.
Talking With Your Children...
Before and Aftercare Charges for April
Billing Concerns
Community Building in the Time of Social Distancing
RSPS Official Facebook Page!
Parent Connect is NOT our official Facebook page.
Mrs. Grue's Puzzle Club
Post pictures of you with your completed puzzles on our official Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/ResurrectionStPaul/
Spirit Themed Days!
Latest Edition of the Panther Press!
Below you can find the latest issue of the Panther Press, originally scheduled to publish on Friday, April 3. The staff worked really hard on this, many turning in their stories after the closing of school!
Support Fellow Members of our RSPS Community!
This list of community businesses looking for our support will be loaded onto a new page of our website. Please stay tuned for additional details!
Catholic Charities Urgent call for in-kind needs for programs -
Several Catholic Charities programs have urgent needs for products and prepared casseroles.
On behalf of Bill McCarthy and his Catholic Charities team thank you in advance for your support….
The RSPS Grateful Garden Continues to Grow!
In the weeks before the school building closed, our Grateful Garden began to bloom in the school foyer. Although we can not physically be at school to see our garden blossom, we invite our community to share what they are grateful for on our Facebook page on "Thankful Thursdays."
The Health Council initiated the Gratitude Project because it conforms with our goal to promote the safety, health and wellness of our school community. There is a plethora of scientific evidence which shows expressing gratitude promotes physiological, psychological, emotional and social health and well being. I am grateful to you all for your efforts to promote the safety, health and well-being of all members of our community.
Be Part of the HSA Executive Board!
It is that time of year, HSA Executive Board election season!
Per the Archdiocese of Baltimore's HSA/PTO Manual for Catholic Schools:
Terms of Office (page 22)
Officers of the HSA/PTO generally serve a term of one year with the possibility of a second consecutive term. Officers who have served two consecutive terms may be re-elected to the HSA/PTO after a lapse of one year.
- Officers include a President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary (responsibilities for this office may require both a recording and corresponding secretary).
- The Officers, with the Principal and chairs of standing committees, form the Executive Committee.
Process for Electing Officers (page 19)
The President, in consultation with the Principal, appoints an ad hoc nominating committee chair who appoints four additional committee members. The nominating committee members are not members of the Executive Committee.
Members of the nominating committee are not eligible to hold an officer position. The Principal is an ex-officio member of the nominating committee.
The nominating committee:
- conducts an active, open search for HSA/PTO officer candidates from the general membership.
- develops a slate of two candidates per office (if possible)
- reviews the slate with the Principal
- contact the candidates, explains the duties, and determines their willingness to serve.
- presents the final slate to the general membership one month prior to the election at either a general meeting or in writing
The following HSA Executive Board member positions are up for election for the 2020-2021 school year. Elections for these officers will take place at the end of May:
- 1st Vice President
- Secretary
- Room Parent Coordinators
If you are interested in being nominated or would like to nominate someone else for one of these positions, please contact hsa@resstpaul.org
Distance Learning
Distance Learning!
As a school system, the Archdiocese of Baltimore is making a promise to continue to educate our students for the 2019-2020 school year. We began our distance teaching model with review packets for weeks 1 and 2 of the initial school closure. For week 3 and beyond, our teachers will be continuing our distance learning model including video conferencing and live or recorded content delivery with some necessary tweaking after teacher, student, and parent feedback.
Information pertaining to distance learning can be found on the Distance Learning page of our website. Currently, there are no new updates regarding distance learning.
Announcements
Invention Convention Competition on May 6th
The Invention Convention is a STEM-aligned competition that teaches students to seek out problems and create solutions. In this competition students create an invention (gr. 3-8), research an inventor (gr. 3-8), or perform an experiment (gr. 6-8) and present their product or findings in front of judges. Students in grades 3, 4, & 5 can participate in the competition at their option. Students in grades 6-8 will be required to participate. We are encouraging all students to work on their projects during the two week school closure.
Students may participate as individuals, pairs, or as a group of three, but must adhere to grade-band constraints. You may download the competition packets and contact ​your child’s homeroom teacher with any questions. Middle school students/families should direct all questions to Mrs. Grue and/or Mr. Fiumara.
The school and teachers will provide support for contestants, but teachers will not be responsible for producing the projects. Inventions should be original and created by the students with adult guidance, support and supervision.
Please see the letter and information below for more details.
School Spirit Wear Shop is OPEN!
Students will be able to wear their spirit wear on select Fridays during the school year.
Club News
Good Works Club - Participate from Home!
In addition to the suggestion of writing cards as listed below, here is an additional way we could do a little service while we are social distancing...
As of March 23, all 860 Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft store locations are offering curbside pickup and home delivery of free kits to make masks, gowns and "other essential items" to be donated to American hospitals. All open stores are carrying face mask kits in adult and youth sizes. We suggest you call ahead of time to let them know you will be picking up kits. Make sure you get an adult from home help you use a sewing machine and create these masks!
We'd love to see what good works you are doing at this time! Please feel free to share your photos on our Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/ResurrectionStPaul/
Previous suggestions:
As you know, nursing homes are at a high risk with this pandemic and many have shut their doors to volunteers and visitors as well as cancelled group meals and activities.
The Little Sisters of the Poor are still accepting mail. If the kids could write letters or draw pictures to sent to the residents to brighten their day and maybe ease the isolation just a bit, it would be appreciated.
There are homes all over the country but the two closest to us are:
St. Martin's Home, 601 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228
Jeanne Jugan Residencee, 4200 Harewood Road NE, Washington, DC 20017
Address the outer envelope eto the Activities Department and they could share with the residents, post on walls, etc!
8th Grade Parents be on the Lookout...
Class of 2020 Date Reminders
- May 20th - Eight Grade Memory Boards Due (Boards will be distributed to all students to use. Additional details regarding the board will also be distributed with the boards.)
- May 6th - Evening of Excellence Night 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (previously Cultural Arts Night)
- May 20th - 8th Grade ELA exam
- May 21st - 8th Grade Math exam
- May 22nd - Field Day
- May 26th - 8th Grade Science exam
- May 28th - Retreat at Friary
- May 28th - 8th Grade dinner 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (for students and parents only)
- May 29th - 10:00 a.m., last school mass and 8th Grade Baccalaureate Mass
- June 2nd - Graduation
HSA Committee Contacts
Where will you be shopping this week?
Order your Gift Cards through our SCRIP program and get a little money in return!
There are many reloadable gift cards that you can use from a phone or other hand held device. You could reload your digital card while waiting for the check to come when your are out at dinner. A convenient and easy way to save!
Have you purchased from our SCRIP program before? If not, the link to enroll in SCRIP can be found on the school website and our Enrollment Code is CBDC913E1599.
Orders are placed on noon on Mondays and are available for pick up the following Friday.
Order gift cards for over 750 of the most popular brands, from groceries to coffee to entertainment to gas.
Over 300 brands are available immediately with our eGift card products, and over 100 are reloadable.
Already know a place you go to buy gifts? Then pre-purchase your gift cards to use and save a little money while also helping the school.
RSPS Resources
Amazon Smile!
Buying from Amazon? Support RSPS while shopping! Click on this link, Amazon Smile, to automatically update your charitable giving.
Volunteers Needed-Earn Your Service Hours
Required training for all volunteers
2019-2020 Parent-Student Handbook
RSPS Referral Program-Earn $500 Tuition Credit!
Resurrection-St.Paul School
Vision Statement
At Resurrection-St. Paul School, students have unique opportunities for real life critical thinking, problem solving, and experiential learning through enrichment programs built into our curricula such as theater, art, outdoor education, and much more. We offer a well-rounded academic education rooted in the Catholic tradition of excellence and values. We prepare our students to assume responsible, creative roles in an ever challenging and changing world.
Mission Statement
Resurrection-St. Paul School, through the teaching of the Catholic Church, is dedicated to the total formation of the child by preparing them for a global society through innovation, problem solving, and cross curricular collaboration.
Email: office@resstpaul.org
Website: resstpaul.org
Location: 3155 Paulskirk Drive, Ellicott City, MD, USA
Phone: (410) 461-9111
Facebook: facebook.com/ResurrectionStPaul/