SPB Family Newsletter
June 8, 2022-Final
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.
End of the School Year Prayer
I leave you with a final prayer and wish all of our families a wonderful summer!
O God of all beginnings and endings,
We praise and thank you for the gift of this school year.
It has been a time filled with grace and blessings,
With challenges and opportunities, joys and sorrows.
Watch over us in the weeks of rest ahead,
And guide each day as you have done this past year.
Help us return to school with a new spirit and a new energy.
May we continue to grow in age, wisdom, knowledge, and grace
All the days of our lives.
Peace and Blessings,
Diane Raguz, Principal
Field Day Fun!
Congratulations, Class of 2022!
THANK YOU!!
There are many people and groups of people who deserve an enthusiastic thank you for helping us along our journey this school year. In no particular order, I want to thank:
- Our parents and families for working with us once again to keep all of our students safe and healthy. You communicated with us, followed and supported our guidelines and protocols even if you didn't always agree with them, donated supplies (masks, hand sanitizer, wipes, etc.), and showed us grace and patience when we needed it most.
- Our faculty and staff members for demonstrating their commitment and dedication to their students and to our school community. Once again this year, they went above and beyond in so many ways, and I am beyond thankful for and proud of each and every one of them!
- Father Lane for his unwavering support of our school, our students, and our faculty/staff.
- The Parent Teacher Organization for your financial assistance with so many of our school programs, including the 1:1 Chromebook program, Operation Keepsake, grade level support, and so much more. Thank you isn’t nearly enough!
- The Blessed Sacrament Ladies Guild for purchasing Bibles for our fifth graders and supporting us in other ways. We are so blessed to have you as part of our parish community!
- The Athletic Association and its many parent volunteers who provided so many opportunities for our students to be actively involved in a variety of sports and teaching them life skills. Your dedication to our students is simply amazing!
- Our many moms, dads, and grandparents who answered the call to volunteer in so many capacities--classroom helpers, recess/lunch volunteers, chaperones, coaches, etc. You are priceless!
- Families, parishioners, and friends who supported our fundraisers, celebrated Mass with us, encouraged us with words, and kept us in their daily prayers. We are so fortunate to be part of this parish community!
- You, our parents, who sacrifice to send your children to Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic School and who share our good news with others!
- Our students, faculty, and staff for showing what it means to "Go Forth and Light Your World." Thank you for being a light to others!
2021-2022 Yearbooks
Important Message from Schoolbelles
Global supply-chain issues that are affecting everything from computer chips to baby formula may also impact the delivery of school uniform apparel for the start of the school year in August.
"The slow-down in the supply chain that started in late 2020 due to COVID-19 is continuing two years later," explained Mr. Bruce Carroll, owner of Schoolbelles, SPB's longtime partner for uniform apparel. "Raw goods that used to take two months to arrive are now taking six to eight months. In some cases the delay is 12 months," Mr. Carroll said.
Mr. Carroll urges all families to place their uniform orders early to reduce the very real possibility of frustration and disappointment when school begins on August 24. Our school code is S0099.
Important Dress Code Reminders for 2022-2023
- Shoes: School shoes are defined as good, sturdy, supportive shoes. They must have non-marking soles. Shoe color must be basic black, brown, navy blue, tan, or grey. WHITE SHOES ARE NOT PERMITTED. Tennis shoes, sandals, backless shoes, moccasins or ballerina slippers are not part of the basic uniform. Heels of shoes may not be higher than one inch. Saddle shoes are acceptable. Tennis shoes, track shoes, hiking shoes, moccasins or boots are not part of the basic uniform. **Note: Kindergartners have the option to wear tennis shoes with Velcro closings. No laces, please.
- Polo Shirts: Polo shirts MUST have the SPB logo. These can be purchased at Schoolbelles.
- Socks: Solid colored black, brown, navy, khaki, or white crew socks without logos. The uniform sock is a full crew sock. No-shows and Elites are NOT PERMITTED.
- K-4 Girls Blouses: White, short- or long-sleeve, either broadcloth with Peter Pan rounded collar, broadcloth with tailored pointed collar, or oxford with button-down collar should. be worn under the uniform jumper. Girls SHOULD NOT wear polo shirts under their jumpers.
- 7-8 Boys: All 7th and 8th grade boys are required to wear a white or light blue dress shirt to school with a tie. This has been our uniform policy for many years which we briefly went away from due to COVID. We will return to this uniform policy for the 2022-2023 school year. 7th and 8th grade boys can wear polo shirts with shorts with their seasonal uniform- from May 1st to October 1st.
**PLEASE REFER TO THE PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK (PAGES 25-27) FOR THE FULL DRESS CODE.
Extended Day Important Announcements
We are pleased to announce that current SPB teachers will be sharing the duties of Extended Day for the 2022-2023 school year. Miss Karpuszka, Mrs. Dulzer, Ms. Platko, and Ms. Mickol will be our Extended Day teachers next year with a little help from Mrs. Klepcyk and Ms. Raguz. Please mark your calendars with the following dates when Extended Day WILL NOT be in session.
NO EXTENDED DAY:
November 22, 2022 (last day before Thanksgiving break)
December 20, 2022 (last day before Christmas break)
April 6, 2023 (last day before Easter break)
June 2, 2023 (last day of school)
2022-2023 School Supply Kits
Skip the lines this summer - order your school supplies now!
Our PTO is offering the 1stDaySchoolSupplies program for 2022 - 2023. Enjoy hassle-free, pre-packaged, name brand school supply kits filled with the exact supplies requested by your child’s teacher. These kits are a cost effective and convenient way of purchasing your back-to-school supplies.
***Order Now ***
Place your order by June 30, 2022
Questions? Contact Colleen Ockenden at CMOckenden@gmail.com.
Orders will be picked up on Meet Your Teacher night in August.
Summer Tutoring
Mrs. Katie Klick
Preschool-Grade 1; all subject areas
Ms. Evamarie Mickol
Preschool - Grade 3; all subject areas
Mrs. Moira Popelka
Grades 1-6; Reading and Writing
Mrs. Elizabeth Uzzo
Grades K-5; all subject areas
Mrs. Amanda Woletz
All Grades; Speech/Language Therapy
Summer 2022 Jump Start Program
Our summer enrichment program is back from August 1-12! Students who will be entering Kindergarten through Grade 5 and would benefit from a program of maintenance and reinforcement of basic skills or a program of enrichment are invited to enroll. Please see the flyer in today's communication folder or click on the following links.
Summer 2022 Jump Start Program Registration Forms
Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic School
Email: office@saintpaschal.com
Website: www.saintpaschal.com
Location: 5360 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights, OH, USA
Phone: (440) 442-6766
Facebook: facebook.com/stpaschalbaylonschoolohio
Twitter: @SPBGreenKnights