SPB Family Newsletter
Week of December 10, 2018
Mission Statement
The Eucharistic community of Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic School
focuses on Christ-centered values and develops the unique potential of each student
through a rigorous and engaging curriculum.
Calendar of Events
Sunday
Second Sunday of Advent
Jesus' Birthday Party/Breakfast with Santa
Monday
PTO California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser
STEM Club Meeting--2:30-3:30 pm
Tuesday
3rd Grade Brownies--2:30-4:00 pm
GCCTM 6th Grade Practice--2:30-3:15 pm
Wednesday
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
All School Mass--9:00 am
Primary Christmas Concerts--1:15 & 7:00 pm
Geography Bee Preliminary Round--2:30-4:00 pm
Starry Knights Art Club--2:30-3:30 pm
Thursday
2nd Grade Brownies--2:30-4:00 pm
Faculty Meeting--2:30-4:00 pm
Friday
$1.00 Red & Green Dress Down Day
Young Rembrandts--2:30-3:40 pm
Sunday
8th Grade Flash Mass--10:00 am
Second Grade Service Project
MASS DATE CHANGE
Primary Grades Christmas Concert
Everyone is very excited! The Primary Grades Christmas Concert is Wednesday, December 12th at 1:15 pm and 7:00 pm in the church. All kindergarten through third grade students are involved and expected to participate in this wonderful tradition! Students are asked to dress in school uniform for the daytime performance and to dress up for the evening performance!
Use Amazon Smile for Your Christmas Shopping
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Saint Paschal Baylon every time you shop on Amazon, at no cost to you. When you shop at www.smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com. On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you need to select “St. Paschal Church Parochial School” as your charitable organization before you begin shopping. Every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation to Saint Paschal Baylon (0.5 percent). With the Christmas shopping season in full swing, why not give it a try the next time you shop?
Thank You Very Much!
Do you know a “Distinguished Graduate” of Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic School? If so, please nominate him or her for the Distinguished Graduate Award to be announced at the closing Mass for Catholic Schools Week on Friday, February 1, 2019. To be eligible, the nominee should have graduated from Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic School at least ten years ago. The award recipient will be selected based on his or her contribution to the community, society, and the Catholic Church. Our school will accept nominations until December 15, 2018. The nomination form can be found below or on our school website under Quick Links.
Playground/Lunchroom Supervision-Grades 3, 4, 5
The links to sign up for playground/lunchroom supervision for parents/guardians of students in grades 3, 4, and 5 are now live!
We are asking that each family (mom, dad, grandma, etc.) choose at least two days to volunteer for the month of December for 5th grade (COMPLETELY FULL! THANK YOU, 5th GRADE PARENTS...please feel free to pick another month if you have not volunteered and would still like to help), January for 4th grade, or February for 3rd grade, each time slot being 11:00-1:00. If you have a child in another grade level, but would find the time to help, please feel free to fill one of the open slots. We are always grateful for the help!
This is a great way for you to interact with your child and his/her classmates during the school day! Lunch/Recess Volunteers should arrive to school at 11:00 and check in at the office. Duties will include supervising students at recess, escorting students to the cafeteria from recess, and supervising in the cafeteria. Volunteers will be with one teacher and two "core" volunteers each day to help direct. Remember that after your two volunteer time slots, you are done for the year, as each month is assigned to a different grade.
Thank you again for your time and service to the students and teachers of SPB! Simply click on the grade level link to pick a time convenient for you: Grade 5 , Grade 4 , or Grade 3.
Thank you very much to the following parents who were able to volunteer during the month of November:
Mrs. Kimmie Yormick, Mrs. Kelly Monaghan, Mr. Mario de Caris, Mrs. Natalie de Caris, Mr. Scott Anthony, Mrs. Julie Ferrara, Mrs. Carolee Doerner, Mr. Thomas Dereska, Mr. Fred Mance, Mrs. Kelly Kunchik, Mr. Henry Williams, Mr. Ayotunde Olowu, Ms. Kimberley Munn, Dr. Paul Lipold, Mrs. Amy Wright, Mrs. Angelita Olowu, Mrs. Misty Kluk, Mrs. Nancy Ferritto, Mrs. Wendy Trivisonno, Mrs. Christine Fioritto, Mrs. Jacqueline Sweeney.
Flash Masses Schedule-Mark Your Calendars!
Grade 8
December 16 - 10:00 am
Grade 3
January 13 - 10:00 am
Grade 1
February 24 - 10:00 am
Grade 2
March 17 - 10:00 am
Grade 7
April 14 - 8:00 am
X-STREAM Games Deadline
What's in the Folder Today?
In your child's communication folder today, you will find information on the following:
- PTO California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser
- $1.00 Red & Green Dress Down
- Young Rembrandts-Kdg. to Gr. 3
- Diploma Letter-Gr. 8
SAVE THESE DATES!
Preschool Open House: If you are interested in enrolling your child/ren in our Saint Paschal Baylon Preschool, mark Thursday, January 24 on your calendar! The preschool team will be presenting information on all of our preschool programs beginning at 6:30 pm in the Eymard Room of the Family Life Center. The opportunity to see the classrooms will be available to all. Our preschool fills up fast, so you won’t want to miss this event. You may call the school office or email us at office@saintpaschal.com to register for the meeting.
All School Open House: All are welcome, seasoned parents and prospective parents, to our Catholic Schools Week Open House on Sunday, January 27 after the 10:00 am Mass. Information for new families will be available during this open house. For answers to your questions call the school office or email us at office@saintpaschal.com. New families will be entered into the free registration drawing taking place on Thursday.
Kindergarten - Grade 8 (new enrollment) Sneak Peek: On Thursday, January 31 at 8:30 am, new families interested in our kindergarten or in transferring child/ren to our school are invited to our Sneak Peek event with our Kindergarten staff. Join us for a light brunch, a tour of the school, and an opportunity to win a free registration worth $200. Please call the school office or email us at office@saintpaschal.com.
Have you signed up for Marriage Encounter Weekend?
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is hosting a Weekend event at Saint Paschal Baylon in Highland Heights on January 19 & 20, 2019, here on campus. This in-Parish event provides guidance on improving communication and enriching marriages. Here is a video you may find enlightening: https://greatmarriagesohio.org/videos.php Apply online: www.GreatMarriagesOhio.org
Organizational News
Spirit Wear is Available for the Holidays
Get some of your Christmas shopping done by purchasing SPB Spiritwear and show your Green Knight Pride!!! All the items previously offered will be available as well as a few new clothing designs and cold-weather gear. We also will be selling sport water bottles for your winter athletes. The Spiritwear Website will only be open from Nov. 16th - Dec. 7 so get your orders in early. Online orders will be printed and delivered to school 10 days later.
If you prefer to get your items more quickly, we will have a pop up shop at Ladies Night on 11/29 although it will have limited inventory.
If you have any questions, please contact Kristie Krebs, Katie Terman, or Ersuela Marquart. You don’t want to miss out!
Jesus' Birthday/ Breakfast with Santa
Community News
You may click on the following links for more information on events in our local communities.
Head Start Basketball Holiday Camp at Saint Paschal Baylon
Alice in Wonderland at Gilmour