SPB Family Newsletter
February 23, 2023
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, February 27
Monday Lego Club--2:30-3:45pm
Art & Soul Club--2:30-3:30 pm
Grades 7/8 GCCTM Practice--2:30-3:15 pm
SPB Ski Club--4:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday, February 28
Tuesday Lego Club--2:30-3:45 pm
Student Council Meeting--2:30-3:30 pm
Finance Advisory Council Meeting--6:30 pm
Wednesday, March 1
All School Mass--9:00 am
Connections Program--Grade 4--1:00 pm
Wednesday Lego Club--2:30-3:45 pm
Grade 6 GCCTM Practice--2:30-3:15 pm
PTO Meeting--7:00 pm
Thursday, March 2
Catholic Math League/Grade 3--2:30-3:15 pm
Children's Choir Rehearsal--3:30-4:30 pm
Friday, March 3
Saturday, March 4
GCCTM Competition--8:30 am
Sunday, March 5
Second Sunday of Lent
A Note from the Principal
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent when we are called to present ourselves before the altar and are asked to “turn away from sin and be faithful to the gospel." Lent is a time of preparation where Catholics pray, fast, and give alms. During the season of Lent, our students will be participating in different activities that include prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. If you are looking for some Lenten activities to do at home, please click HERE for ideas your family can use to understand and embrace the season of Lent.
As Catholics, we are called to provide hope and help to those in need. Last week, our Student Council, under the direction of Mrs. Longano and Mr. Martin, organized a Valentine's Day bakery raffle to benefit those affected by the terrible earthquake in Turkey. On behalf of our school, our Student Council made a $200 donation to Catholic Relief Services to help our most vulnerable brothers and sisters. We continue to pray for the people of Turkey and Syria who have experienced devastating losses as a result of this earthquake.
Our Education Fair is quickly approaching, and we are excited for this special community event! There will be activities throughout the school, and there is great energy and enthusiasm behind it. I want to thank our School Advisory Council and our teachers for taking the lead on this wonderful event. You don't want to miss it. See you on March 9 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. and don't forget to wear your green and gold spiritwear!
Finally, good luck to all of our teams competing in CYO tournament play this weekend! See below for further information.
Sincerely,
Diane Raguz, Principal
Tuition Assistance for 2023-2024
Diocesan Tuition Assistance Grant & Aid
Diocesan Tuition Assistance FAQs
Diocesan Tuition Assistance Timeline
M. Thomas Moore Elementary Tuition Scholarship
Diocesan Scholarship Opportunities
M. Thomas More Elementary Tuition Scholarship (for current 1st - 7th graders)
The Bishops' Scholarship for Excellence (for current 5th, 6th, and 7th graders)
Let's Support Our Green Knights!
- 7th grade boys (Amethyst Division) - Saturday, February 25, 2023 - 9:00 am at St. Ignatius Sullivan Gym
- 6th grade girls (Tiger Division) - Saturday, February 25, 2023 - 2:00 pm at the Center for Pastoral Leadership/Borromeo Fieldhouse
- 8th grade girls (Tier III) - Sunday, February 26, 2023 - 4:00 pm at Ursuline College Siedman Gym
- 8th grade boys are still in the hunt and play a semifinal playoff game on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 3:30 pm at Gilmour. If they win, they too will play in the CYO Championship next week.
Tickets are needed for every game (no cash at the door). See instructions below on how to purchase tickets online if you are interested in attending. General admission is $7.00; children age 5 and under are free. No cash sales at the gate. You will purchase tickets each week on Thursday, 6:00 p.m. if your team advances through the tournament.
Follow these instructions to purchase tickets at https://www.ccdocle.org/cyotickets.
Select your sport, find the game event you're looking to purchase tickets for and click "Buy Tickets." Select the sport tournament name for a quicker search to find your game or enter team name. Select the amount of tickets you want to purchase and click 'Checkout'. Input your payment and contact information. Click 'Submit Order'. Your ticket(s) will then be sent to the email you provided or you can download and print them. *Check your email spam/junk if you don't see the tickets in your inbox.
Important: Please note that when you purchase tickets online your charges on your statement will appear as Catholic Charities and you will also be charged a fee for your ticket purchases which will show up on your credit card as a charge. **If you have issues with your order, please email: fansupport@hometownticketing.com.
SAVE THE DATE: EDUCATION FAIR 2023
Lollipops, chocolate, and gumballs galore, come to the Education Fair to see what’s in store!
Current and prospective families are cordially invited to join us for our annual Education Fair on Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in locations throughout the school. View student projects from across grade levels and subject areas, take part in candy-themed activities in the classrooms, join in on our lifesize Candyland game in O’Brien Hall, meet our teachers and administrators, catch up with other families, and enjoy this “sweet” celebration of learning. Don't forget to show your school spirit by wearing green and gold. Come see why our students achieve! MARK YOUR CALENDARS for this very SWEET adventure!
GRADE LEVEL AND INDIVIDUAL CONTESTS: Help your grade level win a school contest! Bring your Candyland game boards and earn stickers to add to it by visiting the different grade levels, stopping by our extracurricular activity tables, and by checking out the Jansky Learning Center. Awesome prizes await the grade levels that have the greatest participation!
Grade Level Prizes (based on highest percentage of grade level participation):
Third Place: Dress down day
Second Place: Dress down day AND a week of wearing tennis shoes
First Place: Dress down day AND a week of wearing tennis shoes AND an ice cream treat from the snack bar for each student
BONUS--INDIVIDUAL CONTEST: Turn in your Candyland game board and be entered into a drawing for individual prizes! One student at every grade level has the chance to win a gift basket worth $25 if your gameboard is completed. So don’t forget those game boards! See you on March 9! It's sure to be SWEET!
Education Fair Signs--Can You Help?
Congratulations!
Spring Into Engineering with Mad Science
PTO K-3 Movie Day Social
Spring Craft & Trade Show--Saturday, March 11th (9:00am-3:00pm)
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for our annual Spring Craft and Trade Show.
You’ll be sure to find unique household and personal items to welcome spring with over 75
crafter tables to visit. Plus great Easter basket items and chocolates too! Cost of admission is $1, and children 12 and under are free.
Please consider volunteering some of your time to help make the day a success. Volunteers also get free admissions into the show! The following link will take you to our sign up page on
SignUpGenius.com: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054DA5AC2FA4F58-spring3
A Message from Father Lane
Spring Fling Art Contest
Picture it...your child's artwork featured on the cover of the Spring Fling booklet! The deadline for the Spring Fling Booklet Cover Contest is Monday, March 27. Click HERE to read what it is all about. Two free ride tickets will be awarded to the winner who is featured on the front cover, and any finalists who have artwork included inside the booklet will receive one free ride ticket. Good luck!
SPB is Now Hiring for the 2023-2024 School Year!
Preschool Extended Day Coordinator
Playground Volunteers Needed-Kindergarten to Grade 2
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 2 families are asked to volunteer 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 2, Grade 1, Kindergarten
Extended Day Announcement
Please mark your calendars with the following dates when Extended Day WILL NOT be in session.
NO EXTENDED DAY:
April 6, 2023 (last day before Easter break)
June 2, 2023 (last day of school)
Camp Invention 2023
Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic School
Email: office@saintpaschal.com
Website: www.saintpaschal.com
Location: 5360 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights, OH, USA
Phone: (440) 442-6766
Facebook: facebook.com/stpaschalbaylonschoolohio
Twitter: @SPBGreenKnights