Resurrection - St. Paul School
News and Notes 1/26/2020
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
Learning Resource Team: learningresourceteam@resstpaul.org
Sunday, January 26th
- First day of Catholic Schools Week! Don't forget, if you wore your uniform to Mass (wherever you go to church) and took a picture with the priest. Upload the picture to our Facebook or Instagram (@resstpaul). Students who do will receive an out of uniform pass.
- 3:00 p.m. AoB Band performance in the gym at Trinity
Monday, January 27th
- NO BUS SERVICE
- Adoration for Grades 6-8
- Priest Appreciation Day! Father John, Father Ray, and Father Tyler will be invited to visit classrooms and eat with students in the cafeteria. Students have special surprises for our priest!
Tuesday, January 28th
- Parent Appreciation Day! Parents are invited to come in to observe their children from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Pick up your yard sign from Mrs. Finamore!
Wednesday, January 29th
- Community Appreciation Day!
Thursday, January 30th
- Teacher Appreciation Day!
2:15 p.m. Assembly to celebrate teachers, recognize teachers who have reached benchmark years of service to RSPS, and to announce the RSPS Teacher of the Year
Friday, January 31st
12:30 Dismissal
Student Appreciation Day!
9:00 a.m. Buddy Activities
10:00-11:00 a.m. Whole School Pep Rally in the gym
11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Grades 1-5 BINGO in the cafeteria
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PreK3-PreK4 Activities in their classrooms
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Faculty v.8th Grade Basketball Game (Grades K, 6-8 to attend)
Saturday, February 1st
- Designer Bag Bingo 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 2nd
- Happy Groundhog's Day!
Announcements
Chinese Exchange Program Update
School Calendar for the 2020-2021 school year
Grant and Aid Application will Close Feb 29th
Reminder, the 2020-2021 FACTS Grant and Aid Application will close on February 29, 2020. Only families that have submitted a FACTS G&A Application by 2/29/2020, will be considered for Round I. Award notices will be emailed to families by the end of March. Families will have 21 business days to accept or decline their Round I awards in FACTS from the date of the award notice, any awards not accepted will be automatically forfeited.
Please see the chart below for more detailed information on this process.
Discounted Panther Fest Tickets - This Week Only!
Take advantage of the discounted ticket price during Catholic Schools Week!
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Support
Our teachers do so much for our students and now it is time for us to let them have time to relax and enjoy their teacher appreciation luncheon. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up so the teahcers can enjoy their lunch without having to cover lunch or recess. Thank you!
Show Your Panther Pride During Catholic Schools Week!
Bring a Buddy to School
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 8:45 am to 3:30 pm
See the flyer below for more details.
Keeping Kids Catholic: Through the Powerful Intercession of St. Joseph and More
In order to keep our kids practicing their faith we need to look to Heaven for directions for our times. Come and see how we are being asked to turn to Saint Joseph and discover what a powerful intercessor he is. Everyone will receive a book and DVD to take home and there will also be door prizes.
Mrs. Kelly Molino will be giving her presentation on February 10th at our State of the School. Kelly is a phenomenal presenter on this topic! Some of you may remember her presentation a few years ago on a similar topic. We strongly encourage you to attend this presentation!
School Spirit Wear Shop is OPEN!
Students will be able to wear their spirit wear on select Fridays during the school year.
Bag Bingo Volunteer Opportunities
Attention RSPS Community! We need lots of volunteers for our upcoming bag bingo event which takes place on Saturday evening, February 1st at RSPS. Please consider donating your time and sign up at the link below! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4eafaa2fabfb6-bagbingo1
RSPS Family Bingo
Mark your calendars for the annual RSPS Family Bingo. Join us Friday, February 28 in the cafeteria for bingo and fun. New this year: food trucks/mobile restaurants will be joining us as food vendors! Be on the lookout in this week's Wednesday folders for more details including information about how you can help by donating new/gently used toys & games to be given away as bingo prizes. The family bingo is a student council-run event.
Club News
Mindfulness Meeting
We are very happy to announce Mindfulness Project sessions will take place for students in 5th-8th grade Thursday mornings, January 30 and February 6 from 8:15 - 8:40 in the Innovation Lab. Students who have not already done so must provide a consent form signed by a parent or guardian prior to attending. Consent forms may be obtained from the Front Office and the Health room.
We are grateful to Mrs. Huber and Mrs. DeCapite for bringing this program to our students. Thank you for your patience and for supporting initiatives designed to promote the safety, health and well-being of our school community.
Stock Market Club!
RSPS is pleased to introduce the Stock Market Club - an opportunity for those students in Grades 4-8 to gain exposure to the world of capital investments. Over the course of three months, we will work in teams to understand what the stock market is all about, and compete against your fellow students to see who is able to maximize their total portfolio value".
Mr. Jack Letzer will lead the course instruction and introduce willing participants to the excitement of equities. Classes will meet in Room 207 Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 from Feb 7 - May 1. Please email Mr. Letzer if your child is interested at jdletzerjr@gmail.com.
Young Engineers Club Second Session
Young Engineers Semester 2: Grades 1-2
Students will build their interest in STEM fields by using hands-on activities where they will tackle challenges through inventing and creative problem-solving using the Engineering design loop.
From 3:30 - 4:30 in the Innovation Lab. Scheduled Dates: 2/4, 2/18, 3/3, 3/24. Students may bring their own snack. Students will be brought to the main foyer for pick up or returned to aftercare.
This club is limited to the first 10 students who turn in the completed form below to Mrs. Grue.
Time to Invent Club Second Session
Time to Invent Club Semester 2: Grades 3-4
Students will participate in fun, hands-on invention activities that spark their interest in STEM. They tackle challenges, gain confidence through inventing and creative problem-solving, meet STEM professions, and realize the impact invention has on daily life.
From 3:30 - 4:30 in the Innovation Lab. Scheduled Dates: 2/11, 2/18, 3/10, 3/31. Students may bring their own snack. Students will be brought to the main foyer for pick up or returned to aftercare.
This club is limited to the first 10 students who turn in the completed form below to Mrs. Grue.
I'm A Chef Too - Additional Sessions
The second session will be the following dates: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26
The third session will be the following dates: 3/18, /3/25, 4/1
Go to www.ImtheChefToo.com to find out more information and to register for the class.
Cost is $85.00 per student.
Silver Knights Enrichment - Chess Club
For more information and instructions on how to register, click here or see the flyer below.
Call for Recipes!
RSPScookbook2019@gmail.com.
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!
Prayer Requests
Lisa Wall - friend of many families from the Catonsville area
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/