SPB Family Newsletter
Week of April 29, 2019
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
MAP Testing Begins this week
Operation Keepsake this week--Grades 7/8
Monday
Classes Resume
Tuesday
Altar Server Training--2:30 pm
Student Council Meeting--2:30-3:30 pm
PTO Chipotle Fundraiser
Wednesday
Grade 2--Jesus Day
All School Mass--9:00 am
Starry Knights Art Club--2:30-3:30 pm
Navigating the High School Application Process--7:00 pm
Thursday
Grade 8--Panoramic Photo
Grade 5--Honor and Harmony
Grade 1 Daisy Scouts Meeting--2:30-4:00 pm
PTO Meeting in Eymard Room--7:00 pm
Friday
Young Rembrandts--2:30-3:35 pm
First Communion Large Group Practice--7:00 pm
MAP Testing
From April 29 to May 16, students in grades K through 8 will complete the third and final MAP® Growth test from NWEA®. We give students MAP Growth tests to determine their instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year (and from year to year) in math, reading, and language in all grade levels. We add MAP science testing in grades 4 through 8. There is no preparation for these assessments besides making sure your child has plenty of rest and a good breakfast throughout the testing period of April 29 to May
16. As in the past, following the testing period, you will receive a report showing your child’s growth throughout this school year.
Junior High GCCTM
Catholic Math League Results
The Catholic Math League is a national math competition that was offered again this year to third and fourth graders at Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic School. Thirteen fourth graders and thirteen third graders entered the competition. There were four contests for each level, taking place in November, December, February, and March.
The top three students in fourth grade were:
1st place - Maddie Mailer
2nd place - Daniel Pang
3rd place - Kushi Raghav
The top three students in third grade were:
1st place - Ben Grossner
2nd place - Garrett Bell
3rd place - Matthew Kerns
We are extremely proud of these students. Congratulations! Thank you to Mrs. Uzzo and Mrs. Curtis for working with our students to prepare them for this competition.
Navigating the High School Application Process for 6th & 7th Grade Parents
Saint Paschal Baylon School Summer Reinforcement and Enrichment Program
Looking for ways to prevent summer slide or to enrich your child's learning?
Registration forms for Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic School's Summer Reinforcement and Enrichment Program can be found under the "Quick Links" tab on the school web page, www.saintpaschal.net. This year we are excited to offer a Technology Enrichment class for grades 2-3 and a creative writing class to grades 4-6 in addition to our math, reading, and writing classes for grades 1-6, study skills class for grades 5-6, and kindergarten class. The program runs from July 29th - August 9th with registration due May 24th.
Please e-mail Mrs. Popelka with any questions, mpopelka@saintpaschal.com
School Advisory Council
The SAC welcomes you to apply for a spot on the School Advisory Council for the 2019-2020 school year. The Advisory Council is a consultative group that serves as a sounding board and advises the Principal and Pastor on various areas related to the school. Members of the Council must be parishioners of the Church and/or parents of children enrolled in the school. Applications are available on the school website under the Parents tab and are due by Wednesday, May 8. Applicants will be voted on during the May meeting and will be announced following selection. Thank you for your interest! All questions should be directed to Sarah Link at s.blink@yahoo.com or Jessica Rini at jessrini@gmail.com.
Playground/Lunchroom Supervision-Primary Grades
The links to sign up for playground/lunchroom supervision for parents/guardians of students in Kindergarten is now live!
We are asking that each family (mom, dad, grandma, etc.) choose at least two days to volunteer each time slot being 11:00-1:00. We are so grateful for the help!
This is a great way for you to interact with your child and his/her classmates during the school day! Lunch/Recess Volunteers should arrive to school at 11:00 and check in at the office. Duties will include supervising students at recess, escorting students to the cafeteria from recess, and supervising in the cafeteria. Volunteers will be with one teacher and two "core" volunteers 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 grade level link to pick a time convenient for you: Kindergarten.
Our sincere thanks to the following Grade 1 parents (and others) who were able to volunteer during the month of April:
Mrs. Christine Verdone, Ms. Amy Rupp, Mr. Ryan Quinn, Mrs. Emily Quinn, Mrs. Anne Leach, Mrs. Sarah Echan, Mrs. Nicole Konyecsni, Mr. Mike Cogan, Mrs. Emily Orlando,
SPRING FLING Basket Raffle
Our SPRING FLING Basket Raffle needs your help! In order to make our Basket Raffle a success, we need a variety of donations and cash which will be assembled into baskets. We will have both $1 and $5 raffle baskets. Please peruse the list for donation suggestions. Again, these are only suggestions. Nothing is too big or too small! We could use multiple donations of cash- and if you'd like the money to go to a specific basket, please tell us.
The Ladies Guild will assemble the raffle baskets. Please SIGN UP on this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d4cabaf22a2f85-basket
and then drop off your donations to the Rectory with both your name, address and approximate value of the donation as soon as possible but no later than May 3rd. Thank you for in advance for your help.
Please contact Beth Mennel at bsmennel@gmail.com or at 440.759.4694 or
Bob Mastrangelo spbbasketraffle@gmail.com or at 440.442.2854 for more information or with questions.
THANK YOU! and Happy Easter!
Congratulations, Deacon Joe!
Altar Server Training Session
Father Lane will be training altar servers, especially Second Graders in the process of receiving their First Communion. Please register with Kathryn Mailer, our coordinator, solonkat@yahoo.com, for the following training days, Tuesday afternoons from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in church:
· April 30
· May 7
· May 14
· May 21
· May 28
Installation of new servers is at the 10 a.m. Mass on June 2 (or at another time convenient to the family).
Catch the video with your child - serve as a family:
Serve as a Family: The Ministry of Greeters
We’re creating a new ministry at SPB, and it’s an opportunity for whole families to minister together! Greeters will welcome people at the church entrances, hand out Worship Guides, and be a friendly face when guests need direction and guidance. Also a great way to earn service hours. If you’d like to help get this new ministry off the ground, contact Tony at tony@saintpaschal.com.
Summer Solutions
Crayola ColorCycle Program
What's in the Folder Today?
There is no communication folder this week!
Uniform Reminder
Chipotle Fundraiser
Spring Fling Raffle
Camp Invention at SPB!
In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame ® (NIHF), St. Paschal Baylon School is
pleased to offer the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention ® program to children entering first grade through sixth grade. It’s an exciting, weeklong summer adventure with lessons that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation. Children work together to create solutions to real-world problems and build critical 21 st -century skills while rotating through several high-energy, hands-on modules. The week begins on June 10, 2019 with Mrs. Popelka serving as Director of the ALL-NEW 2019 program, Supercharged! Check out the video below or click on the attachment for more information.
Community News
You may click on the following links for more information on events in our local communities.
Summer Reading Skills Program CWRU 2019
Cleveland Playhouse Theater Summer Academy