Resurrection - St. Paul School
News and Notes 4/19/2020
2019-2020 Year to Lead...I Have Called You By Name!
Important Contact Information
School Board: schoolboard@resstpaul.org
H.S.A: HSA@resstpaul.org
Clubs: tunderwood@resstpaul.org
Newsletter submission requests: cmartin@resstpaul.org
The events listed below are subject to change as new policies go in place due to the coronavirus.
Sunday, April 19th - Friday, May 15th
- The deadline for applications for the 2020-2021 BOOST Program has been extended to June 1, 2020. The program will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and will make adjustments if necessary.
- Time to submit your name to the HSA if you are interested in holding one of the following open positions: 1st Vice President, Secretary, Room Parent Coordinators (additional details below)
All of the people of the world, and special intentions of our families, as we are all affected by this pandemic in various ways.
Daily Rosary at 2:00 p.m with Mrs. Keys
Morning Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
The morning message is now being emailed as well as posted to FaceBook! If your child would like to be the one leading the Pledge of Allegiance or the Morning Prayer, then please send the video of your child(ren) to office@resstpaul.org!
Show your Panther Pride, be respectful, safe, prepared, and smart in your words, thoughts and actions.
Tuition Grant and Aid Awards
Due to the current pandemic, there have been changes to the Grant and Aid award schedule for 2020-2021.
Archdiocesan Grant and Aid - Grant and Aid award notices will be sent to families on May 15th. Families will still have 21 days from the date of the email to accept or decline the award in FACTS.
Parish Grant and Aid - Grant and Aide award notices will be sent to families on May 1st. Families will have 21 days from the date of the email to accept or decline the award by contacting the Business office at stornatore@resstpaul.org.
Please contact the Business office at stornatore@resstpaul.org with any questions or concerns regarding 2020-2021 Tuition or Tuition Assistance.
Billing Concerns
Community Building in the Time of Social Distancing
RSPS Official Facebook Page!
Parent Connect is NOT our official Facebook page.
Virtual Spirit Themed Days!
RSPS Annual 5K/Fun Run
Looking for a challenge you can take on with the whole family? RSPS will still host our 5th Annual 5K/Fun Run virtually in May!! Our virtual race is a run/walk you can do anywhere; inside, outside, on a treadmill, wherever!!! More details to come when we will also announce our t-shirt design & winner. Like/Follow our Facebook page - 'RSPS 5K and Fun Run'. Your Race...Your Pace... Your Place!
Shopping on Amazon?
Latest Edition of the Panther Press!
Below you can find the latest issue of the Panther Press, originally scheduled to publish on Friday, April 3. The staff worked really hard on this, many turning in their stories after the closing of school!
Catholic Charities Urgent call for in-kind needs for programs -
Several Catholic Charities programs have urgent needs for products and prepared casseroles.
On behalf of Bill McCarthy and his Catholic Charities team thank you in advance for your support….
Distance Learning
Distance Learning!
As a school system, the Archdiocese of Baltimore is making a promise to continue to educate our students for the 2019-2020 school year. Our teachers will be continuing our distance learning model including video conferencing and live or recorded content delivery with some necessary tweaking after teacher, student, and parent feedback.
Currently, distance learning is scheduled to take place through May 15th.
Information pertaining to distance learning can be found on the Distance Learning page of our website.
Announcements
National History Day Competition
It was an honor to have Kayley Lawerence, Sophia Kociolek, Liam Kehoe, Jocelin Williams, Keegan Wojdon, Chase Toler, Caroline Huber, Olivia Herbst, and Jonathan Moon represent RSPS at the Howard County History Day competition. The Junior Division for middle school students was competitive, with winning students from Howard County public and private schools’ National History Day programs bringing their best research and presentations to this year’s competition. We are thrilled that our very own Jonathan Moon won second place for his entry. Jonathan will represent RSPS and Howard County at the Maryland History Day competition with his exhibit, “Dr. Charles Richard Drew: The Wall Crumbles Overcoming Barriers.” Congratulations to all of this year’s participants, and we wish Jonathan the best as he continues with the competition at the state level.
Celebrate and Take Action on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day April 22, 2020.
Looking for family fun and activities to learn about our environment and celebrate Earth Day. Recycle, Reduce, and Reuse projects and Mr Trash Wheel Challenges are posted on the STEM Google Classroom Page. God blessed us by making stewards of the Earth.
The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action. The enormous challenge — but also the vast opportunities — of action on climate change have distinguished the issue as the most pressing topic for the 50th anniversary.
Climate change represents the biggest challenge to the future of humanity and the life-support systems that make our world habitable.
Be Part of the HSA Executive Board!
It is that time of year, HSA Executive Board election season!
Per the Archdiocese of Baltimore's HSA/PTO Manual for Catholic Schools:
Terms of Office (page 22)
Officers of the HSA/PTO generally serve a term of one year with the possibility of a second consecutive term. Officers who have served two consecutive terms may be re-elected to the HSA/PTO after a lapse of one year.
- Officers include a President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary (responsibilities for this office may require both a recording and corresponding secretary).
- The Officers, with the Principal and chairs of standing committees, form the Executive Committee.
Process for Electing Officers (page 19)
The President, in consultation with the Principal, appoints an ad hoc nominating committee chair who appoints four additional committee members. The nominating committee members are not members of the Executive Committee.
Members of the nominating committee are not eligible to hold an officer position. The Principal is an ex-officio member of the nominating committee.
The nominating committee:
- conducts an active, open search for HSA/PTO officer candidates from the general membership.
- develops a slate of two candidates per office (if possible)
- reviews the slate with the Principal
- contact the candidates, explains the duties, and determines their willingness to serve.
- presents the final slate to the general membership one month prior to the election at either a general meeting or in writing
The following HSA Executive Board member positions are up for election for the 2020-2021 school year. Elections for these officers will take place at the end of May:
- 1st Vice President
- Secretary
- Room Parent Coordinators
If you are interested in being nominated or would like to nominate someone else for one of these positions, please contact hsa@resstpaul.org
Invention Convention Competition on May 6th
The Invention Convention is a STEM-aligned competition that teaches students to seek out problems and create solutions. In this competition students create an invention (gr. 3-8), research an inventor (gr. 3-8), or perform an experiment (gr. 6-8) and present their product or findings in front of judges. Students in grades 3, 4, & 5 can participate in the competition at their option. Students in grades 6-8 will be required to participate. We are encouraging all students to work on their projects during the two week school closure.
Students may participate as individuals, pairs, or as a group of three, but must adhere to grade-band constraints. You may download the competition packets and contact your child’s homeroom teacher with any questions. Middle school students/families should direct all questions to Mrs. Grue and/or Mr. Fiumara.
The school and teachers will provide support for contestants, but teachers will not be responsible for producing the projects. Inventions should be original and created by the students with adult guidance, support and supervision.
Please see the letter and information below for more details.
School Spirit Wear Shop is OPEN!
Students will be able to wear their spirit wear on select Fridays during the school year.
Club News
Good Works Club - Participate from Home!
In addition to the suggestion of writing cards as listed below, here is an additional way we could do a little service while we are social distancing...
As of March 23, all 860 Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft store locations are offering curbside pickup and home delivery of free kits to make masks, gowns and "other essential items" to be donated to American hospitals. All open stores are carrying face mask kits in adult and youth sizes. We suggest you call ahead of time to let them know you will be picking up kits. Make sure you get an adult from home help you use a sewing machine and create these masks!
We'd love to see what good works you are doing at this time! Please feel free to share your photos on our Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/ResurrectionStPaul/
Previous suggestions:
As you know, nursing homes are at a high risk with this pandemic and many have shut their doors to volunteers and visitors as well as cancelled group meals and activities.
The Little Sisters of the Poor are still accepting mail. If the kids could write letters or draw pictures to sent to the residents to brighten their day and maybe ease the isolation just a bit, it would be appreciated.
There are homes all over the country but the two closest to us are:
St. Martin's Home, 601 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228
Jeanne Jugan Residencee, 4200 Harewood Road NE, Washington, DC 20017
Address the outer envelope eto the Activities Department and they could share with the residents, post on walls, etc!
8th Grade Parents be on the Lookout...
Class of 2020 Date Reminders
- May 20th - Eight Grade Memory Boards Due (Boards will be distributed to all students to use. Additional details regarding the board will also be distributed with the boards.)
- May 6th - Evening of Excellence Night 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (previously Cultural Arts Night)
- May 20th - 8th Grade ELA exam
- May 21st - 8th Grade Math exam
- May 22nd - Field Day
- May 26th - 8th Grade Science exam
- May 28th - Retreat at Friary
- May 28th - 8th Grade dinner 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (for students and parents only)
- May 29th - 10:00 a.m., last school mass and 8th Grade Baccalaureate Mass
- June 2nd - Graduation
HSA Committee Contacts
Where will you be shopping this week?
Order your Gift Cards through our SCRIP program and get a little money in return!
There are many reloadable gift cards that you can use from a phone or other hand held device. You could reload your digital card while waiting for the check to come when your are out at dinner. A convenient and easy way to save!
Have you purchased from our SCRIP program before? If not, the link to enroll in SCRIP can be found on the school website and our Enrollment Code is CBDC913E1599.
Orders are placed on noon on Mondays and are available for pick up the following Friday.
Order gift cards for over 750 of the most popular brands, from groceries to coffee to entertainment to gas.
Over 300 brands are available immediately with our eGift card products, and over 100 are reloadable.
Already know a place you go to buy gifts? Then pre-purchase your gift cards to use and save a little money while also helping the school.
RSPS Resources
Amazon Smile!
Buying from Amazon? Support RSPS while shopping! Click on this link, Amazon Smile, to automatically update your charitable giving.
Volunteers Needed-Earn Your Service Hours
Required training for all volunteers
2019-2020 Parent-Student Handbook
RSPS Referral Program-Earn $500 Tuition Credit!
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/