SPB Family Newsletter
December 22, 2022
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.
Gr. 7 at Playhouse Square
Gr. 2 Gingerbread Houses
Gr. 1 & 7 Christmas Buddy Activity
Calendar of Events
Monday-Tuesday, January 2-3, 2023
Christmas Break
Wednesday, January 4
Classes Resume
All School Mass--9:00 am
Grade 6 GCCTM Practice--2:30-3:15 pm
Thursday, January 5
Children's Choir Rehearsal--3:30-4:30 pm
Friday, January 6
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS!
On behalf of the faculty and staff of Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic School, I want to wish all of you a MERRY CHRISTMAS! Thank you for sharing the gift of your children with us and for your continued support this school year. What a blessing it is to be surrounded by 340 amazing learners and to have parents who value Catholic education. May you and your family enjoy a blessed Christmas filled with God's peace and may you find His peace, love, and joy today and in the coming New Year!
Peace and Blessings,
Diane Raguz, Principal
PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS
THE ANGEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND-CURRENTLY AT $33,000+ DESIGNATED FOR SPB!
Do you know about the Angel Scholarship Fund? The Catholic Community Foundation has established The Angel Scholarship Fund as a brand new opportunity to support our Catholic Schools and students in the Diocese of Cleveland. Begun in 2021, it is possible to “turn tax dollars into tuition” by making a charitable contribution to the Angel Scholarship Fund in 2022 that is eligible for a 100% TAX CREDIT on the donor’s 2022 State of Ohio income tax return. The maximum credit amount is currently $750 ($1500 if married filing jointly, where each spouse donates $750).
Through the Angel Scholarship Fund, families are invited to contribute funds that will be used to provide tuition assistance for Saint Paschal Baylon students. You will receive a 100% OHIO INCOME TAX CREDIT, up to $750 ($1,500 if filing jointly). Contributing to this fund means you get to "spend" some of the state income taxes you'd pay anyway. This is a WIN-WIN-WIN for taxpayer donors, scholarship recipients, our diocese, and Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic School! We currently have nearly $20,000 in the Angel Scholarship Fund designated for Saint Paschal Baylon School. We know we have the potential to have even more.
Your contribution to the Angel Scholarship Fund is hugely instrumental because it will:
Make Catholic education more affordable and accessible
Allow you to choose what your tax dollars support
We strongly encourage members of our parish and school communities to participate in this program. Participation is not complicated - just follow these 3 easy steps!
Review your tax liability from last year (20211040 IT, line 8c) to help estimate the amount of your tax liability for this year against which the credit can be taken.
Click here to make a one-time or monthly gift to the Angel Scholarship Fund or download a contribution card to mail in your contribution.
Claim your tax credit on your 2022 Ohio tax form with the tax credit receipt that will be mailed to you from the Catholic Community Foundation.
This video explains how to contribute to the Angel Scholarship Fund. Many of your questions might be answered HERE.
Preschool Open House
New Student Referral Program
Thank You from Father Lane
Dear Saint Paschal Baylon Family & Friends:
Thank you so much for your extremely kind and generous Christmas gift! (I do not have several of the email addresses of those who contributed to the PTO Gift exchange.) You know how you mean to me and your kind words in your card truly touched my thoughts. How thoughtful of you and kind as always I really appreciate your support, love, care and kindness to me - It means so much! What a blessing to me!
We are together around the altar of God! I keep you in my prayers. Let us continue to pray for each other! Blessing on a great Christmas and a Happy 2023! May we all stay healthy!
In Christ our Eucharist,
-Father Lane, SSS
New Altar Server Training in 2023
Please serve God and our community by having our youth learn and grow in service and the Mass! After school, in church until 3:30 pm, join with the other altar servers and Father Lane in learning how to be in the ministry of altar serving, a noble, Catholic tradition here at Saint Paschal Baylon! Join the ranks of Paschal Proud altar servers by seeing the video online and participating in the training Mondays, February 6, 13, 27 & March 6. Installation of new servers will be Sunday, March 19 at the 8:30 Mass or when it is convenient for your family to participate in the liturgy of installation. For those that need it, free extended day will be provided by Father Lane. Register with Katherine Mailer, coordinator at katmailer416@gmail.com. All students in Grades 2 through 8 are eligible.
Playground Volunteers Needed-Kindergarten to Grade 4
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 4 families are asked to volunteer in January, Grade 3 in February, Grade 2 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 4, Grade 3, Grade 2, Grade 1, Kindergarten
Our sincere thanks to those who were able to volunteer during the month of December: Mrs. Letia Lee, Mr. Brent Pietrafese, Mrs. Paula Metz, Mrs. Maggie Cavelli, Mrs. Carolyn Still, Mrs. Welsh, Mr. Reza Shahbazi, Dr. Joan Rothenberg, Mr. John Frcho, Mrs. Katie Babic, Mrs. Emily Quinn, Mr. Fred Mance, Mrs. Christine Verdone, Mrs. Kim Santagata, Mrs. Jacqueline Church, Mrs. Jaime Mance, Mrs. Victoria Zalik, Mr. Dave Seline, Mrs. Angela Sebesy, and Mrs. Nicole Waggle.
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
Community News
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