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.

There are many people and groups of people who deserve an enthusiastic thank you for helping us along our journey this school year. In no particular order, I want to thank:

• Our parents and families who sacrifice to send your children to Saint Paschal Baylon Catholic School and who share our good news with others!
• Our faculty and staff members for demonstrating their commitment and dedication to their students and to our school community. Once again this year, they went above and beyond in so many ways, and I am beyond thankful for and proud of each and every one of them!
• Father Lane for his unwavering support of our school, our students, and our faculty/staff.
• The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for your financial assistance with so many of our school programs, including the 1:1 Chromebook program, Operation Keepsake, student competitions, grade level support, and so much more. Thank you isn’t nearly enough!

• The Blessed Sacrament Ladies Guild for purchasing Bibles for our fifth graders and supporting us in other ways. We are so blessed to have you as part of our parish community!
• The SPB Athletic Association and its many parent volunteers who provided so many opportunities for our students to be actively involved in a variety of sports and teaching them life skills. Your dedication to our students is simply amazing!
• Our many moms, dads, and grandparents who answered the call to volunteer in so many capacities--classroom helpers, chaperones, coaches, etc. You are priceless!
• Families, parishioners, and friends who supported our fundraisers, celebrated Mass with us, encouraged us with words, and kept us in their daily prayers. We are so fortunate to be part of this parish community!
• The playground moms, dads, and grandparents for showing up each week to watch over our kids even when the weather wasn't ideal. Thank you!
• Our students, faculty, and staff for showing what it means to be a community of faith. Thank you for intentionally building the community we have here!

Dear Saint Paschal Baylon School Families,

It is always bittersweet to say goodbye, but I wanted to take this opportunity to let you all know that I feel blessed to have been a part of this community for the past 18 years!

In recent days, I have shared so many hugs, tears, laughs, and memories with many of you who have stopped by to say goodbye. I will always remain appreciative of your kindness, support, and generosity over the years and will keep you all close to my heart. I could never forget you!

Please know that you will all be in my daily prayers, and I hope you will keep me in your prayers, too! God bless you.

Most sincerely,

Karen M. Lipstreu

Just a reminder that in the beginning of 5th grade each student was gifted a Bible from The Ladies Guild that will be used through their 8th grade year. Please remind your student to bring them home for summer and remember to return them for use for next school year. Thank you!

• Shoes: School shoes are defined as good, sturdy, supportive shoes. They must have non-marking soles. Shoe color must be basic black, brown, navy blue, tan, or grey. WHITE SHOES ARE NOT PERMITTED. Tennis shoes, sandals, backless shoes, moccasins or ballerina slippers are not part of the basic uniform. Heels of shoes may not be higher than one inch. Saddle shoes are acceptable. Tennis shoes, track shoes, hiking shoes, moccasins or boots are not part of the basic uniform. **Note: Kindergartners have the option to wear tennis shoes with Velcro closings. No laces, please.
• Polo Shirts: Polo shirts MUST have the SPB logo. These can be purchased at Schoolbelles. K-4 girls SHOULD NOT wear polo shirts under their jumpers.
• Socks: Solid-colored black, brown, navy, khaki, or white crew socks without logos. The uniform sock is a full crew sock. No-shows and Elites are NOT PERMITTED.
  
• Skirts: The length of the skirt must be just above the knee. This summer would be a good time for hems to be let out to make them the correct length.
• K-4 Girls Blouses: White, short- or long-sleeve, either broadcloth with Peter Pan rounded collar, broadcloth with tailored pointed collar, or oxford with button-down collar should. be worn under the uniform jumper. Girls SHOULD NOT wear polo shirts under their jumpers.
  
• 7-8 Boys: All 7th and 8th grade boys are required to wear a white or light blue dress shirt to school with a tie. The 7th and 8th grade boys can wear polo shirts with shorts with their seasonal uniform- from May 1st to October 1st.
• Hairstyles: Trendy and radical hairstyles are not permitted. No dyed, streaked, flashed, bleached, tipped, or highlighted hair is permitted for either boys or girls. Boys’ hair length should be to the collar and above the eyes.

**PLEASE REFER TO THE PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK (PAGES 25-27) FOR THE FULL DRESS CODE.

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