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Saint Paul School250 James StreetBurlington, NJ 08016Education for Tomorrow, Faith for a Lifetime.November 21, 2018From the PrincipalDear Saint Paul Families,Thank you to everyone for sending in cannedgoods and non-perishable food items for our fooddrive. Your generosity will make someone’sholiday a little brighter. This week we hosted theLady of Guadalupe Torch in our school. Thechildren did a wonderful job participating in all ofthe events. Ask them tomorrow when you arehaving dinner what we did, the songs we sang,and the crafts they made in class. Today we had avery special Thanksgiving prayer service, led byFather Mike. The 8th graders also put on a readerstheater and then the rosary club led us in prayingthe rosary.I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!Enjoy this time with friends and family. We have somuch to be thankful for at St. Paul School!Our middle school Activity Tutorial Period (ATP) willbegin on November 28th. We are excited to offer aService Club, Brain Games, Building andConstruction, Intro to Philosophy, Stress Relief, andElectric Car. A huge thank you to Ms. Wahner, Mrs.Murray, Ms. Santini, Mr Heffernan, Mrs. WayVechesky and Mr. Robbins for helping to run thisprogram.As I have said many times over the last 6months, I am extremely grateful to be at St. PaulSchool. This place is special and I am so happy tocome to work every day. Thank you for welcomingme as your Principal and making my family feel sowelcome. I feel very blessed to have such awonderful staff, hardworking parents who run atop notch PTA, and of course your children. Evenon the hardest days, they make it all worth it.Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy the long weekend.5th and 8th grade parents, a sealed envelope wassent home with information about Family Life.Please review it and return all materials byNovember 30th.St. Paul School Community: A wonderfulopportunity has been brought forward by one ofour parents. A local NJ resident is collecting “Wish”letters to help raise money for the Make-A-WishFoundation. For each letter collected, Macy’s willdonate 1.00. In today’s Weekly News, you willfind the letter template and more informationabout this fundraiser. We ask that you and yourfamily take some time over the next week to writea “Wish” letter. It could be a great activity whileeveryone is digesting their Thanksgiving meals!Students will also be writing letters in class but thisletter writing campaign is open to adults as well.St. Paul School will be collecting all letters onNovember 30th to get them in the mail on time."The Christian who walks with the Lord and keepsconstant communion with Him will see manyreasons for rejoicing and thanksgiving all daylong."- Warren W. WiersbeGod Bless,Mrs. Kimberly Cioci, M.Ed1
Saint Paul School250 James StreetBurlington, NJ 08016Education for Tomorrow, Faith for a Lifetime.November 21, 2018Santa’s Shop begins Monday, November 26right after we return from Thanksgiving break!Due to last week's sudden winter weather, there havebeen some inquiries as to how we notify families ofearly dismissals, delayed openings or schoolclosures. Please know that we are at the mercy of ourtransportation districts when these decisions aremade. Once a decision is made, we will send aHoneywell alert, the website will have a messageposted where our slides normally rotate and you willreceive a "principal email". Please make sure you haveupdated your Honeywell settings and have our websitebookmarked. If you would like other email addressesadded to the principal distribution list, please email theinformation to Mrs. Stankiewicz atjstankiewicz@stpaulbrl.org.Also, please keep in mind that if your child/ren arebused to school, you will need to check with yourdistrict to be sure they are running transportation.We Need VolunteersPTA is preparing for Santa's Workshop, whichwill open immediately after our Thanksgivingbreak: November 26th - November 29th. Thisis an exciting event for our students, butcannot function without volunteers. Pleaseconsider volunteering for a few hours to helpour students with their shopping and giftwrapping. This is such a fun activity with thestudents and a great way to achieve your 3additional required service hours. Please seethe attached flyer for the class schedule andvolunteer sign-up form in today's WeeklyNews.Christmas Wreath SaleThe 8th grade is having a fresh Christmas Wreathsale to offset the cost of their class trip to New YorkCity. Two wreath choices are available at a cost ofeither 20 or 25. Orders must be placed byNovember 29th. Pick up day is Tuesday, December4th. Please see the attached flyer/order form intoday’s Weekly News.Please mark your calendars!Our annual Christmas concert will be heldon Thursday, December 20, 6:30pm!All of our students perform in thisheartwarming Christmas tradition.2
Saint Paul School250 James StreetBurlington, NJ 08016Education for Tomorrow, Faith for a Lifetime.November 21, 2018Saint Paul Scrip ProgramGive-A-ChristmasDon’t forget to shop for you Christmas giftcards at school Friday mornings!Our "Give a Christmas" tree has been placed in theschool lobby. We invite you to take an angel fromthe tree. Each angel has small item(s) to donate.At this time of year, it is important for us toremember those in need. After all, "it is in givingthat we receive."Please come see us at the Scrip table on Fridays inthe cafeteria from 8-9am to shop for a goodcause! We will have a full table of gift cards forpurchase. Every purchase goes toward a tuitionreduction!For more information about our Scrip program,please use the link below to our website:https://stpaulbrl.org/what-is-scripWe ask that all donations be returned (unwrapped)to school by Monday, December 17th. As always,we are grateful for your generosity.Any questions, please contact Nicole LeVach atclevach@comcast.net8th Grade Fundraiser!Scentsy Fundraising packets were sent homeon Friday, November 16. Our eighth gradeclass is fundraising to offset the cost of theirtrip to New York City! You can check someoneoff your Christmas list, or treat yourself with adelightful seasonal purchase! Please considersupporting the 8th grade class trip to New YorkCity. Thank you!We are collecting new and unwrapped toydonations for Toys for Tots. You can drop yourdonation off at school in the marked box in ourfoyer. The deadline for donations is Monday,December 10. This is a wonderful Americantradition run by the US Marine Corp. since1947. Toys are given to children in families offinancial hardship across the country to sharethe love at Christmas.Please return all orders by Friday, November30th. The class that sells the most will also wina Pizza party!!3
Saint Paul School250 James StreetBurlington, NJ 08016Education for Tomorrow, Faith for a Lifetime.November 21, 2018Burlington CityService Hour Opportunities for 8thGrade Confirmation Candidates:Please contact the office for details: Religious Education Program: Aides andassistants are needed during our class timeon Monday & Wednesday evenings and someTuesday evenings. Reconciliation Retreat: 8th gradeConfirmation candidates can earn 3 servicehours as aides, monitors, and assistantsduring our 2nd Grade retreat for 1stReconciliation on Saturday, January 5th from9:30 to Noon.“Come one and all” to the Burlington CityParade! Saint Paul School will be representedat the Burlington City Parade alongside theKnights of Columbus on December 1st (meetingat All Saints Church at 4:30pm). All arewelcome to attend and be a part of the parade.We ask that students wear their Green SPSSweatshirt and jeans (layered for warmth) andwe’ll provide the rest! Our Bell Choir andstudents will parade down High Street showingthe importance of “Keeping Christ inChristmas.” If you and your child(ren) areinterested in participating please emailSequence at juanm1933@yahoo.com or Lisaat expertpestcontrol@verizon.net “Thanks so much!Contact Mrs. Kathleen Del Prato by email,kdelprato@stkatharinedrexel-nj.org or call 609386-1645, ext. 215 for details.Thank You!from our 8th Grade Class of 2019Thank you to everyone who supported the8th grade Snack Shack and Toy BasketRaffle at this past weekend's Breakfastwith Santa. Santa pulled the winningticket and the winner was Chris Winter!Your support for our class trip fundraisingis greatly appreciated.SPS Class of 2019Our First Reconciliation RetreatFor 2nd GradeOur First Reconciliation Retreat for 2nd graders willbe on Saturday, January 5th. Registrations for allstudents are due by December 19th. Details are inthe Parent Handbook that was distributed at theNovember 13th parent meeting.4
Saint Paul School250 James StreetBurlington, NJ 08016Education for Tomorrow, Faith for a Lifetime.November 21, 2018BoxTops for EducationPlease remember to turn in all ofyour boxtops back to school!Thank you!Looking Ahead Wednesday, Nov. 21: 12:15pm Dismissal Thanksgiving Prayer Service, 8:30amSPS BingoThursday, Nov. 22: No School, ThanksgivingHolidayThere is NO Bingo this Sunday,November 25th. See you nextSunday, December 2. Ourprogressive jackpot is almost 280.00! Happy Thanksgiving!Friday, Nov. 23: No School, Thanksgiving HolidayMonday, Nov. 26: Rosary Group meets, 3-4pm Santa Shop beginsThursday, Nov. 29: Choir practice, 3-4pmFriday, Nov. 30: End of First TrimesterSaturday Dec. 1: Burlington City Christmas Parade,5pmMonday, Dec. 3: Rosary Group meets, 3-4pm PTA Board meets, 7:30pmAdvanced Back and Neck Care of Lumberton(Owned and operated by Dr. Xerxes Oshidar andMrs. Oshidar, parents of Alexandra and Isabella) isconducting an Animal supplies Drive benefiting theBurlington County Animal Shelter. Any and allanimal items such as food, toys and blankets isappreciated. If anyone has anything they wouldlike to donate please send back to school, to theattention of Sharon Oshidar no later thanDecember 20.Tuesday, Dec. 4: Garden Club meets, 3:15-4:15pmThursday, Dec. 6: Choir practice, 3-4pmFriday, Dec. 7: No School for Students Staff Professional Development DayMonday, Dec. 10: Rosary Group meets, 3-4pm5
Saint Paul School250 James StreetBurlington, NJ 08016Education for Tomorrow, Faith for a Lifetime.November 21, 2018Tuesday, Dec. 11: Student Council Christmas Party,3:15-4:30pmWednesday, Dec. 12: NJHS meets, 3:15-4:15pmThursday, Dec. 13: Choir practice, 3-4pmFriday, Dec. 14: Crafty Kids Club, 3-4pm6
8th Grade Fundraiser! Scentsy Fundraising packets were sent home on Friday, November 16. Our eighth grade class is fundraising to offset the cost of their trip to New York City! You can check someone off your Christmas list, or treat yourself with a delightful seasonal purchase! Please consider supporting the 8th grade class trip to New York .
