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St. Paul School - Kevin Brever, Principal - 1/22/16
Inspirational Quote
“Dear young people, do not bury your talents, the gifts that God has given you! Do not be afraid to dream of great things!"
–Pope Francis (1936) is the 266th and current Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, another title he holds is ex officio as Bishop of Rome, as well as Sovereign of the Vatican City.
CEF Application for 2016-17 NOW AVAILABLE!
Re-Enrollment for Current Families - Now Until 2/1/16
Congratulations Archery Tournament Students!
St. Paul Pennies for Patients Program Kickoff!
EdChoice KY --- Scholarship Tax Credit Programs
St. Paul Parish School Calendar Link
From the Classrooms
- Library
- ---January Book of the Month
- ---Contest - Jan Brett - Author Visit
- ---Book Fair - 2/12-2/18
- ------Seeking Volunteers for Book Fair!
- ------Seeking Junior Book Fair Staff
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- Catholic Sports Athletic Association Basketball Website Link
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- The PTO 2015-2016 Calendar
Community Happenings
Events at Local Branches of the Louisville Public Library
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Bookworm of the Month for November is (coming soon)!
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From the Desk of the Principal
Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week is one of the highlights of the year at St. Paul. We plan a variety of fun activities for students, families and community in order to help celebrate what makes Catholic education unique.
Here at St. Paul, we are proud to offer an education that is distinctive among educational institutions in our community. We are excited to have the opportunity during Catholic Schools Week to share what our students are learning and what they have accomplished.
Please join me in saying thank you to those who help make St. Paul a success: our teachers, staff, administrators, board members, parents and volunteers. Through their dedication and commitment, our students are learning in a culture of faith, academics and service that is preparing them for a full life in their families, communities and the Catholic Church.
Below is a list of activities that will be taking place each day and the dress code for the day. Please review this list and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
"Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service”
Catholic School Week Events - 1/25-1/29
Monday, January 25 - Pajama Day Pajama Day
- Students will write thank you letters to parents thanking them for the gift of sending them to a Catholic school. Send home today.
- 9:30 AM All School Pajama Party - MovieCafeteria
- Special Shirley Dunn “Good Samaritan” Presentation (Liturgy on Thursday )
Tuesday, January 26 - Throw Back Tuesday
- Archdiocesan Liturgy at St. Michael 10:00 AM.
- Talent show - all school assembly at 1:00 pm
Wednesday, January 27 - Favorite College or High School (tops only)
- Students (Grades PS-5) have the opportunity to bring to school their favorite game. All games must be approved by the teacher.
- Read In: Students in older grades will read to younger grades
- 10:30-11:00PM (8K, 7PK (red), 6PK (gray),
- 5PS, (grade 1-9:30, 2-10:00, 3-10:30, 4-10:30 Mrs. Pearce/Brever).
- Corn Hole :(8:00-8:30-PKred, PKgray, PS), (8:30-9:00K-grade 1), (9:00-9:30-grade 2 & 3), (9:30-10:00-grade 4 & 5), 12:00-grades 6,7,8.
Thursday, January 28 - Dress Up Day
- Catholic School Week All School Liturgy - Shirley Dunn Presentation
- 9:30 AMSpelling Bee Finalsgym
- All School Pep Assembly 1:00 PM –gym. Recognize all athletic and academic teams.
Friday, January 29 - Spirit Day
- Student 3 on 3 basketball competition -
- Preliminary Games begin at 10:00 AM
- Grades 3-8 Finals at 12:15 PM.
- Lunch at 11:00 AM
- Faculty vs. 8 th Grade Volleyball Game 1:00 PM
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK DRESS RULES
- Shorts and/or tank tops are not allowed
- Sweat pants and nylon sweat suits may be worn
- Shirts may not have any inappropriate slogans or logos.
- Follow the guidelines in the handbook regarding jewelry
- House shoes and/or slippers are not allowed
THROW BACK - Tuesday, January 26
- Students may dress in the era of 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90”s.
- Students should research what their era choice and make appropriate choices.
- Dress appropriately for the weather
- Students may wear shirts, jerseys, etc of their favorite college or high school team. Uniform slacks and shirts required.
- No hats are allowed
- Do not wear anything considered inappropriate or skimpy
- Dress appropriately for the weather
- Shirts may not have any inappropriate slogans or logos
- Follow the guidelines in the handbook regarding jewelry
DRESS UP DAY - Thursday, January 28
- No Jeans allowed
- Dress should “dress up” and appropriate. Girls should not wear shoes with high heels or skirts that are too short.
SPIRIT DAY - Friday, January 29
- Jeans, nylon or cotton sweats are allowed
- You must wear something that says St. Paul or it must be red, black, gray or white.
- No other shirts, sweat shirts or tops are allowed
- No painted hair
- Cheerleaders may wear their uniforms and student-athletes may wear their jersey with a shirt underneath
- Follow the guidelines in the handbook regarding jewelry
IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THE DRESS ACTIVITIES YOU MUST WEAR YOUR REGULAR UNIFORM
CEF Application for 2016-17 NOW AVAILABLE!
- The 2016-17 Private School Aid Service (PSAS) tuition assistance application is available online at www.ceflou.org. We also have applications available in the office for those families who prefer to mail their information. Families only need to complete one PSAS application to be eligible for tuition assistance for all their children. The completed application, along with the $25 fee, should be submitted to PSAS on or before March 15, 2016.
- We sent an instructional flyer and application to every St. Paul family last week. Asking for tuition assistance is a very private family decision. Often families who are experiencing difficulty are reluctant to take the steps needed to request assistance but let me assure you if this is the case the answer will be “Yes” to assistance. Last year with the help of the CEF, needs-based to tuition discounts, archdiocese voucher fund and school choice St. Paul families were awarded $151,960 in assistance.
- NOW IS THE TIME for more families to join our storied Catholic school community with 105 years of tradition.
Re-Enrollment for Current Families Now Until 2/1/16
Re-enrollment Fee for 2016-17 school year:
The Re-enrollment fee for current families with students entering grades K-8 is $100 per student or $200 per family. The amount charged for new families with students enrolling in grades K-8 is $150.00 per student. The enrollment fee for all families with Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten students (Age 3 and 4) is $50.00 per student.
- The re-enrollment and registration fees did not increase this year.
All fees are a one-time, non-refundable charge that help subsidize the expenses that accrue for standardized testing, school handbook, marketing and communications materials, copying equipment and supplies, accreditation, professional development for teachers and other general operating expenses that tuition, parish investment and fundraising do not cover.
- In order to secure a space for next year, your re-enrollment fee is due Friday, February 1, 2016, along with the Re--enrollment Form (click the link below).
- If you have a child entering Pre-School (3YO) or Pre-Kindergarten (4YO) and another entering any grade K-8, please write separate checks.
Re-enrollment Form 2016-17 Link - download, complete and return with fee.
Auditions - 1/30
Our first rehearsal will be Monday, May 1st at 4:00 pm.
Congratulations Archery Tournament Students!
Below are the student archers that score 200 or above.
- Trenton M-254
- Bill S-240
- Alyssa P-235
- Dawson H-233
- Zachary T-233
- Alexander W-232
- Matthew B-228
- Shelby M-227
- Noah B-214
The next time the Archery team will compete will be 01/29 & 01/30. This will be for the regionals and it will be held at FernCreek.
St. Paul Pennies for Patients Program Kickoff!
On February 1st, St. Paul will kickoff our Pennies for Patients Program! Pennies for Patients is a fundraising program with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Throughout the month of February students and families will be collecting money to help support research and treatments to help save the lives of those affected with blood cancers. This year our goal is to collect $2500 so that we, St. Paul School, can help to make a difference in the lives of those that are suffering with blood borne cancers.
Our link to the school fundraising page is http://events.lls.org/pages/ky/StPaulSchoolLouisville.
Students and parents can set up their own personalized page to fundraise for Pennies for Patients. Look for more information to be sent home on February 1st.
EdChoice KY - Scholarship Tax Credit Programs
- The bill is called “Opportunities in Education” and would provide more choices to lower income Kentucky students. This bill creates a nonrefundable tax credit beginning January 1, 2016 which may be applied against the individual income tax, corporation income tax, the limited liability entity tax, or the bank franchise tax, for donations to scholarship-granting organizations or a fund to improve public schools.
- Read more about this proposal at www.EdChoiceKY.com
From the Classrooms
Library
January Book of the Month
Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson
- Pay-it-Forward - What does it mean?
- Ripple Effect - What is it?
Contest - Jan Brett - Author Visit
Contest ends April 4, 2016. One entry per person allowed. 2nd to 10th prizes of 10 Jan Brett books. 11th to 100th prize of a signed Jan Brett Poster.
Book Fair - 2/12-2/18
Our school will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from February 12th through February 18th! The book fair will run throughout the school hours. The book fair will also coincide with the start of our Fish Fry and second-trimester conferences.
- This will be a great time to earn free books and money for our school, but this also means that we will need several volunteers to help run the fair.
Seeking Volunteers for Book Fair!
- Volunteers are the motivators to help any Book Fair become a success. We hope that you share with us your skills to help students discover the power of reading.
If you have some time to help us conduct our Book Fair, please complete the form by clicking on this link and circle the areas where you would like to help out. Send the form back to Beth Trusty by January 15th. I will send a more specific volunteer form with dates and times when I receive forms from interested volunteers.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Beth Trusty
St. Paul School - Media Specialist
Book Fair Chairperson
Seeking Junior Book Fair Staff
Attention 7th and 8th graders!
Mrs. Trusty is seeking junior book fair staff for our upcoming book fair!
Our school will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from February 12th through February 18th! I am seeking responsible 7th and 8th graders to join my book fair volunteer staff to help our school have a successful book fair!
I am seeking Junior Ambassadors, Junior Merchandising Specialists, and Junior Customer Service Specialists.
Job Descriptions
Junior Ambassadors (2) - Junior ambassadors will share book fair news and book talks on announcements throughout the book fair dates.
Junior Merchandising Specialists (3) - Junior merchandising specialist will be responsible for arranging products, displays, and signage on tables. They will also be responsible for keeping track of books that are low in stock.
Junior Customer Service Specialists (5 ) - Junior customer service specialists will be responsible for helping shoppers locate products and assist with price checks. They will also be responsible for overseeing the classroom teacher wish lists.
Since our book fair will be running during school, I will need candidates to be available to come to the CLC before school and and the end of the school day. I would also like candidates to be available on the evening of February 12th (first night of the Fish Fry).
If you are interested in these positions, you may sign up in the CLC anytime. I will have a sign-up sheet available for interested students. After sign-ups, I will discuss the candidates with the middle school teachers and positions will be filled by teacher recommendation. I would like to have all interested candidates sign-up by Friday, January 22nd.
Thank you!
Mrs. Beth Trusty
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Vice President -- Michelle Huber ----- 502-671-3851
Secretary -------- Melissa Logsdon ----- 502-762-5066
Treasurer -------- Becky Baird ----- 502-418-6343
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