Resurrection-St. Paul School
News and Notes, October 25th, 2020
2020-2021 Be a Light for All to See, Matthew 5:16
Shining the Classroom Spotlight
Mr. Anthony Fiumara
Some fun facts about Mr. Fiumara include:
- He is a brass performer & administrator with Sonus Brass Theater, an all-age drum & bugle corps from Manassas, VA
- He loves King's Pizza from Walkersville!
- His car is older than all of the students here :)
In the pictures above, eighth grade is learning about water chemistry. The students learned how water dissolves sugar. They will also be doing a quick demo comparing rubbing alcohol and water and each liquid's speed of dissolving M&Ms.
Announcements
Last Few Days for our Virtual Schoolastic Book Fair!
Grant and Aid Application Process Opens November 1
Tuition grant and aid is a need-based analysis of the cost of education vs. a family’s ability to pay and these awards do not need to be repaid. To objectively assess what a family is able to contribute to its student(s) education expenses, an independent third party (FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment) is used.
Support the School Through SCRIP
HSA is encouraging all families to participate in the Shop with Scrip fundraiser this year, especially with the cancellation of many fundraisers due to COVID. It is a simple gift card fundraiser. It benefits your family and the school at the same time. The PowerPoint below contains new information about the new app RAISE RIGHT and our school's enrollment code. This video also explains the SCRIP program. Please reach out to Jessica Dove (jmdove4@gmail.com) or post on the RSPS Parent Connect FB page with any questions. Jessica is always happy to help!
Recess Volunteers Wanted!
The HSA is looking to support the faculty and staff this year during outdoor recess. We hope to find a few parents/guardians with the flexibility in their schedule dedicated to making a weekly commitment to assisting at recess (or multiple recesses). The commitment will fall between 10:45am and 1pm.
This volunteer position will require additional training in COVID-19 protocols (provided by RSPS) and each volunteer must be current with the STAND/Virtus training. (If you have not completed this training or it has expired, please contact Mrs. Dewey at: jdewey@resstpaul.org. STAND/Virtus training is required by the AOB.)
If you are interested in volunteering at recess, please complete the following form.
The program will begin Monday, October 26th.
Thank you for your support.
The HSA in conjunction with the RSPS administration
RSPS Cookbook Fundraiser is Here!
The cost of each book is $15.00
If you will be paying by check you can place an order via this link: https://forms.gle/zXzjFaKoP1Xijony9
If you want to pay by credit card you can order from the online order form located here:
https://forms.diamondmindinc.com/Annual_Fund/cookbook?token=1460846886
Things to know:
· All orders will be picked up on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:15, this will be our designated pick up day.
· All orders placed by Sunday evenings will be ready for pick up on that following Tuesday (unless otherwise noted)
· All checks should be made payable to: Resurrection- St. Paul School HSA (with cookbook noted in the for note field).
· You will receive a confirmation email verifying that your order has been received and that it will be ready for pick up.
· If for any reason you need to pay by cash, please note you must pay the exact amount as we will be unable to make change.
· We are unable to accept any payments via kid mail and we are unable to send any cookbooks home via kid mail, no exceptions.
**Pick up procedure- pull up in front of the school entrance and we will come out and get the name for pickup. If you paid with a credit card online using the diamond mind order form we will just give you your order. If you ordered using the google doc and are paying via check/cash (exact change only) we will collect your payment and give you your order. **
Any questions email us at RSPScookbook2019@gmail.comRS
RSPS Spirit Wear
For new families and old, spirit wear is a day that kids can come out of uniform yet in their spirit wear of RSPS. It can be any of our theme tshirts (past theme t-shirts are OK to wear for September as we await our 2020-2021 theme shirts), or items from our spirit wear shop.
Which FYI the spirit wear shop is a FUNraiser for our school community! There are tons of amazing items and you can even customize them!
Spirit wear orders can be made here:
RSPS Fall Virtual Book Fair, October 14th-27th
It's looking a lot like Fall and that means it's time for the RSPS Book Fair! As with most everything, this fair will operate a little differently. The Fall Book Fair is virtual! We invite you and your family to continue to enjoy the excitement and magic the Book Fair offers and help support RSPS at the same time. Your child will discover new books, favorite characters, compete series, and more! You'll love the fun new options to shop for Book Fair exclusives directly from the interactive book list and enjoy free shipping on book-only purchasers over $25.
It's a new school year ... let's instill a new-found love of reading!
Halloween Celebrations
We will have a digital Halloween Parade! See notice above.
Room parents will be in touch to inform parents of different Halloween activities that will take place in the various cohorts.
HSA Sponsored Restaurant Nights
The HSA welcomes RSPS families to patronize restaurants to build community, support the school all while enjoying a socially distance meal.
Squisito's Restaurant Night, Thursday, October 29th
Academics
Policies and Procedures
Safety During Drop Off and Dismissal
Arrival and Dismissal Safety
- all morning arrival traffic should enter from Chatham Rd (please do not skip traffic lanes by cutting through the parking lot)
- only vehicles dropping off students in Grades 3-8 should exit via Paulskirk Drive in the morning
- all traffic for dismissal should enter and exit via Chatham Road
- drive through the parking lot at a safe speed (5 mph or less)
- follow Maryland regulations for children in car and booster seats
- children should be seated properly and buckled until the car is no longer moving
- observe parking lot signage and staff instructions
Thank you for your cooperation keeping our Panthers safe!
Afternoon Pick-Up
Thank you!
Out of State Travel Policy
In an effort to reduce the possibility of introducing the COVID-19 virus into a school community, RSPS established a policy applicable to both students and employees which requires notification be provided when individuals are traveling out of state to areas defined as high risk jurisdictions based upon positivity rates of the destination.
Procedural Points:
Students (attending in person) and staff (working on campus in person) are advised if they intend to travel to a state with a positivity rate for COVID-19 of 10% or greater during the period of their stay, notification of such intention must be communicated to the principal. For purposes of this guidance, the positivity rate should be based upon the average rate as determined for the period of the entire stay. Those traveling will be required to quarantine upon their return until such time as either they provide evidence of a negative test result for COVID-19 and are asymptomatic or they complete an entire 14 day quarantine.
Students in quarantine may participate in the remote learning program.
Students Who are Quarantining
Please let Julie Rice, jrice@resstpaul.org, to inform her of any close contact exposures, presumptive positive cases, or positive cases in your household so we can coordinate instructional programming and follow all COVID-19 protocols.
VIRTUS Training for all Volunteers
Required training for all volunteers
Due to COVID-19 policies, visitors and volunteers will not be allowed in the building until further notice. We welcome volunteer service that can be done from home.
RSPS Career Opportunities
We are looking to expand our current Panther Faculty and Staff for the 2020-2021 school year to accommodate the needs of our students and all our reduced class sizes due to risk mitigation policies and procedures.
In-Person Early Childhood Education Teacher
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide grade appropriate instructional program for students, coursework to include teaching Religion
- Instruct students in all content area subjects
- Maintains an attractive, organized, and engaging learning environment
- Develops lesson plans with clear objectives in line with the Archdiocesan Course of Study
- Provides grade appropriate extended or enrichment opportunities
- Uses relevant technology to support/enhance instruction including one-on-one devices such as IPads and Chromebooks, as well as interactive whiteboards
- Maintains appropriate control through positive discipline techniques
- Maintains accurate and complete records of students' progress in Power School
- Provides regular and consistent communication with parents, students, staff and administration
- Performs assigned duties when needed for the supervision of students before, during or after school including lunch duties, recess duties, dismissal duties, detention, and any other duties assigned by the administration
- Participates in faculty meetings, school committees, and in-service learning opportunities
- Attends school events including Back to School Nights, Open Houses, Parent/Teacher conference days, and other events as requested by the administration
Job Requirements
- Practicing Roman Catholic
- Bachelor degree in education
- Current MSDE certification
- Prior successful teaching experience in early education preferred
- Positive references and recommendations
- Basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic school philosophy, goals and objectives
- Must be comfortable with or willing to learn technology including Chromebooks, Google Classroom, interactive white boards, etc.
Instructional Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
- Work under the direction of the classroom teachers to plan and implement instruction in concert with the school’s mission and vision
- Participate in the active supervision of students at all times, and supporting classroom management using school-wide positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS) standards
- Plan and organize optional classroom or outdoor activities as needed
- Work collaboratively with other teachers, assistants, staff and administration
- Flexibility regarding job requirements and willingness to assist as needed
- Assist students with remedial and re-teaching activities
- Lead instructional small groups independently
- Creatively implementing different learning strategies in large and small group settings
- Interact effectively and respond to all parent communication in a professional, empathetic and timely manner
- Maintain high professional and personal standards consistent with the mission of the school and the teachings of the Catholic Church
- An Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Knowledge of child development and supervision
- Previous experience working with children
- Knowledge of the Catholic faith preferred
Substitute Teacher
Job Responsibilities:
- Implement lesson plans utilizing a variety of techniques to motivate, challenge and engage students
- Plan and execute instructional programs that adhere to Archdiocesan curriculum
- Create an instructional environment conducive to learning
- Maintain high professional standards consistent with the mission of the school and the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Safely and actively supervise students both inside and outside of the classroom
- Work collaboratively with other teachers, staff, and administration
- Meet the needs, interests and abilities of students
- Perform various non-teaching related duties such as recess, lunch, and parking lot, etc.
Job Requirements:
- Practicing Roman Catholic preferred
- AA degree in education
- Prior successful experience working with middle school students
- Positive references and recommendations
- Basic understanding and acceptance of Catholic school philosophy, goals and objectives
- Must be comfortable with or willing to learn technology including Chromebooks, Google Classroom, interactive white boards, etc.
How to apply:
- All applications should be emailed to Tracy Underwood, assistant principal, tunderwood@resstpaul.org
- Complete applications shall include:
- cover letter;
- resume;
- complete RSPS application;
- contact information for three professional references and any employment with substantial contact with minors
- Only complete applications submitted via email will be considered.
2020-2021 School Year at a Glance
October 15th: 12:30 p.m. Dismissal day for students, no after care
1:00-5:00 p.m. Parent-Teacher video conferences
October 16th: No school for students, AOB professional development day for teachers
October 21st: 12:30 p.m. Dismissal day for students, no after care
1:00-5:00 p.m. Parent-Teacher video conferences
November 25th: End of Trimester 1
November 25th-27th: No school, Thanksgiving Break
December 23rd-January 1st: Christmas Break
January 4th: Classes resume
January 15th: No school, Faculty retreat
January 18th: No school, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 5th: 12:30 p.m. Dismissal day for students, no after care, Afternoon professional development for teachers
February 15th: No school, Presidents' Day
March 4th: Trimester 2 ends
April 2nd-9th: Easter Break
April 12th: Classes resume
May 31st: No school, Memorial Day
June 2nd: 8th grade graduation
June 8th: 12:30 p.m. Dismissal day for students, no after care, Afternoon professional development for teachers
June 9th: 12:30 p.m. Dismissal day for students, no after care, Afternoon professional development for teachers
June 10th: 12:30 p.m. Last day of school for students, Dismissal day for students, no after care, Afternoon professional development for teachers
June 11th: Last day of school for faculty and staff
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/