SPB Family Newsletter
December 8, 2022
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
Monday, December 12
2022 Walk-a-thon T-shirt Dress Down Day
Tuesday, December 13
Primary Christmas Concert--1:15 pm & 7:00 pm
Student Council Meeting--2:30-3:30 pm
Wednesday, December 14
All School Mass--9:00 am
Grades 7/8 Field Trip--"A Christmas Carol"
Power of the Pen Practice--2:30-3:30 pm
PTO Romeo's Pizza Fundraiser--4:00-8:00 pm
Thursday, December 15
Faculty Meeting--2:30-4:00 pm
Children's Choir Rehearsal--3:30-4:30 pm
Friday, December 16
$1.00 Red & Green Dress Down Day
Grade 2 Gingerbread House Day
A Note from the Principal
Dear SPB Families,
The pink candle on the Advent wreath will be lit this Sunday, Gaudete Sunday, marking the third week of Advent. Gaudete is the Latin word for "rejoice." The pink candle represents joy--we wait in joyful anticipation for the birth of Christ.
After three years, it is so wonderful to have our traditional Christmas concerts in person once again! Yesterday we were entertained by the beautiful voices of our seventh and eighth grade choir and the melodious sounds of our band (grades 4-8). We are also looking forward to our Primary (K-3) Christmas Concert on Tuesday next week. Thank you to Ms. Margevicius, our music teacher, and Mr. Adams, our band instructor, for all of their hard work in preparing our students for these concerts.
Thank you to Mrs. Gina Quagliata and Mrs. Julie Seline, our PTO, and our parent elves who worked so hard to create the Jingle Bell Shop this year! The Jingle Bell Shop is one of our students' favorite traditions--the kids just love picking out the perfect gift for their parents, siblings, and other relatives. The Jingle Bell Shop is truly a labor of love for our PTO--we are so grateful! Special note to parents: NO PEEKING at those special gifts!
Peace and Blessings,
Diane Raguz, Principal
Gr. 7-8 Choir and Gr. 4-8 Band Concert
Jingle Bell Shop
THE ANGEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND--PLEASE COMPLETE THE SURVEY
Do you know about the Angel Scholarship Fund? The Catholic Community Foundation has established The Angel Scholarship Fund as a brand new opportunity to support our Catholic Schools and students in the Diocese of Cleveland. Begun in 2021, it is possible to “turn tax dollars into tuition” by making a charitable contribution to the Angel Scholarship Fund in 2022 that is eligible for a 100% TAX CREDIT on the donor’s 2022 State of Ohio income tax return. The maximum credit amount is currently $750 ($1500 if married filing jointly, where each spouse donates $750).
Through the Angel Scholarship Fund, families are invited to contribute funds that will be used to provide tuition assistance for Saint Paschal Baylon students. You will receive a 100% OHIO INCOME TAX CREDIT, up to $750 ($1,500 if filing jointly). Contributing to this fund means you get to "spend" some of the state income taxes you'd pay anyway. This is a WIN-WIN-WIN for taxpayer donors, scholarship recipients, our diocese, and Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic School! We currently have nearly $20,000 in the Angel Scholarship Fund designated for Saint Paschal Baylon School. We know we have the potential to have even more.
Your contribution to the Angel Scholarship Fund is hugely instrumental because it will:
Make Catholic education more affordable and accessible
Allow you to choose what your tax dollars support
We strongly encourage members of our parish and school communities to participate in this program. Participation is not complicated - just follow these 3 easy steps!
Review your tax liability from last year (20211040 IT, line 8c) to help estimate the amount of your tax liability for this year against which the credit can be taken.
Click here to make a one-time or monthly gift to the Angel Scholarship Fund or download a contribution card to mail in your contribution.
Claim your tax credit on your 2022 Ohio tax form with the tax credit receipt that will be mailed to you from the Catholic Community Foundation.
This video explains how to contribute to the Angel Scholarship Fund. Many of your questions might be answered HERE.
New Student Referral Program
Information about Upcoming Christmas Concerts
Amazon Smile
Ski Club is BACK!
Dear SPB Parents,
Saint Paschal Baylon parents are organizing a last-minute Ski Club this winter; registration deadline is Tuesday, December 20th.
For students 8 years of age and older this is an opportunity to get ski club pricing for a 5-week season and to ski with other SPB students. Each ski session will be 4 hours and includes a 1-hour lesson. Helmets are required and should be purchased on your own.
NO transportation will be provided. Parents are responsible for their students during ski club, this is not a chaperoned activity.
Location: Alpine Valley Ski Resort
10620 Mayfield Rd, Chesterland OH 44026
Mondays from 4pm-8pm
Monday: 1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13 (No ski club on MLK Day 1/16 or Presidents’ Day 2/20)
5 Week Ski Club pricing:
$280 for the full package (club/lessons, lift & rental)
- Club package/lessons (required): $100
- Lift add-on: + $100
- Rental add-on: + $80
Please submit registration to school in an envelope marked "Ski Club" including the following:
2) Check payable to Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic School
3) Rental Form - If renting equipment, must choose ski or snowboard rental for the entire season.
*For any questions, including season pass holders that want to attend, but don't need rental and will not participate in lessons contact: Megan Baco at meganbaco@yahoo.com or (216) 256-7479.
PTO News
Our December PTO meeting is tonight at 7pm in the Eymard Room. Please join us in person or virtually to discuss up coming PTO events. All who attend will receive a dress down pass for their child.
A Message from Father Lane
Dear Saint Paschal Baylon Family and Friends:
I hope that this note finds you doing well during this Advent Season and enjoying the joy, hope and peace that this holy liturgical season offers us. Our extra spiritual activities are a delight for us. We hope you’ll also enjoy the QUIRE CLE free concert Saturday in our church at 8 pm. Just one of the many events we are fortunate to share; consult our Paschal Life weekly email or bulletin for more scheduled events.
May I also share with you an important event coming Monday, January 9 at 6:30 pm in the Eymard Room of the Family Life Center? We will be having our Town Hall Meeting. This annual meeting focuses on key concerns of the parish. This year’s main topic is our Catholic school’s finances, the rationale behind our tuition increase to support our faculty and other finance concerns and information about this main line item of our parish s budget. We are blessed to have an award-winning parochial school that has been a hallmark of our parish’s life - the largest budget item. I hope you’ll join with the Finance Council and Pastoral Council to attend and learn more about our budget and hear critical information about the long-term sustainability of our parish school.
Thank you for all you do for Saint Paschal Baylon and for the ways you sacrifice to make our many ministries, especially our school faith formation ministry thrive! You truly help us live our motto: enriching minds and nourishing souls! See you at Sunday Mass!
Advent blessings & Prayers -
-Father Lane, SSS
Light the Church for Christmas!
Blessings & prayers
-John Thomas Lane SSS
New Altar Server Training in 2023
Please serve God and our community by having our youth learn and grow in service and the Mass! After school, in church until 3:30 pm, join with the other altar servers and Father Lane in learning how to be in the ministry of altar serving, a noble, Catholic tradition here at Saint Paschal Baylon! Join the ranks of Paschal Proud altar servers by seeing the video online and participating in the training Mondays, February 6, 13, 27 & March 6. Installation of new servers will be Sunday, March 19 at the 8:30 Mass or when it is convenient for your family to participate in the liturgy of installation. For those that need it, free extended day will be provided by Father Lane. Register with Katherine Mailer, coordinator at katmailer416@gmail.com. All students in Grades 2 through 8 are eligible.
SEEKING DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARD NOMINATIONS
Extended Day Announcement
Please mark your calendars with the following dates when Extended Day WILL NOT be in session.
NO EXTENDED DAY:
December 20, 2022 (last day before Christmas break)
April 6, 2023 (last day before Easter break)
June 2, 2023 (last day of school)
Playground Volunteers Needed-Kindergarten to Grade 5
We are asking that each family (mom, dad, grandma, etc.) choose at least two days to volunteer each time slot being 11:10 am-12:55 pm. There are many, many time slots open! We are so grateful for the help!
Grade 6 families are asked to volunteer in November, Grade 5 families in December, Grade 4 in January, Grade 3 in February, Grade 2 in March, Grade 1 in April, Kindergarten and anyone who would like to help in May/June.
This is a great way for you to interact with your child and his/her classmates during the school day! Recess Volunteers should arrive to school at 11:10 and check in at the office. Duties will include supervising students at recess, escorting the students to and from the school doors. Volunteers will be with one school staff member 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 following links to sign up: Grade 5, Grade 4, Grade 3, Grade 2, Grade 1, Kindergarten
Camp Invention 2023
Community News
Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic School
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Website: www.saintpaschal.com
Location: 5360 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights, OH, USA
Phone: (440) 442-6766
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