Hearts to Love, Hands to Serve
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The Crusader Times for October 5, 2017
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From the Principal's Desk
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Dear Parents,
The planning has begun for the transformation of our Library and Computer Room into a hub for learning, research, and discovery! We want to create a space where
students c
an go to collaborate, create, contemplate, learn, research, socialize, and study.
The space will
connect students
to technology, information, and co-curricular learning — learning that deliberately complements the formal classroom activities, programs, and experiences that contribute to student learning.
Our immediate goal is to get your input for the transformation of this space. How can we provide facilities that both foster learning and meet the changing needs of students and faculty?
The Project Team wants your ideas to make this space come alive for all of the students of the school, PreKindergarten through Eighth Grade. Mrs. Levitan has established this email address for your ideas:
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We hope to hear from you soon!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Margaret Egan
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What are your ideas for our library/computer room transformation?
Send your thoughts, ideas and questions to:
Feedback@sspeterandpaulrc.org
Discover, Create and Collaborate
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IMPORTANT DATES
October 6: Mass & Student Council Installation, 10 am
October 6: NOON DISMISSAL with CARES
October 10: Home & School Meeting and Welcome Back Reception, 6:30 p.m.
October 12: SSPP Kids Club, 10-11:00 a.m. in gym
October 15: Parish Jubilee Mass, 2:00 pm
October 23: Parent Book Club, 7:30 pm
October 24: Parent/ Teacher Conferences (afternoon/evening)
October 25: NO SCHOOL (conferences)
Please check the calendar on the school website for more important dates.
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The SSPP Kids Club is back for the fall season. Please spread the word to children (ages 1-5) and their caregivers for open gym activities on Thursday, October 12, 10-11:00 a.m. in our school gym.
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Check out our school video produced by Propulsion Media Labs.
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Middle School and High School Youth Groups meet this Sunday, October 8th from 6:30-8:00 pm. Meeting place is outside so bring a chair. Games and Pizza are planned for all!
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BSHS Junior Honor Society
Congratulations to the newest members of the Bishop Shanahan Junior Honor Society:
Katherine Whiteford
(8th grade) and
Kathleen Onderdonk
(7th grade).
These students represented Saints Peter and Paul School on October 4th at the ceremony for the
Monsignor Schuyler Chapter of the National Honor Society at Bishop Shanahan High School
. The Saints Peter and Paul Junior High faculty and administration chose
Katherine
and
Kathleen
because of their leadership, scholarship, character, and service. Congratulations to these students and their families for this honor.
We also want to congratulate the alumni students of Saints Peter and Paul School who were inducted into the National Honor Society of Bishop Shanahan last night.
Class of 2015:
Trevor Dameika, Nicholas Downing, Molly Fasco, Sarah Malinchak, Samantha McCarter, Alana Pappas, Mason Rothstein, Nicholas Schell,
and Isabel Tomlin. Grace McLaughlin
was inducted into the T
riM Music Honor Society.
Class of 2014:
Kelsey French and Kelly Seifried
were inducted into the Spanish Honor Society (they are previous NHS inductees).
Congratulations to Katherine, Kathleen and our alumni!
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Shout-outs to previously inducted Class of 2014 SSPP alums who celebrated last evening also: Aidan Bracken, Madison DiFonzo, Molly DiProspero, Sarah Fasco, Kelsey French, Catherine McAllister, Maura McFalls, Hayley Rothstein, and Kelly Seifried.
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Parish Jubilee Picnic - October 1st
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A great time was had by the many attendees at the Parish Jubilee Picnic. Thanks to the Home and School Association and all the volunteers for organizing an amazing day of fun and fellowship for the entire parish community!
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Student Council
The 2017-18 Student Council will be installed at Mass tomorrow, Oct. 6th.
The Co-Presidents are Will Capelli and Jack Onderdonk, Secretary is Sophie Diehl and Treasurer is Tommy Czarzasty.
Class representatives are: Caroline O'Brien, Anna Argonish, Katie Onderdonk, Luke Lorenz, Steven Sleiman, Shawn Zebrowski, Lyla Flowers, Luke Kavka-Coogan, Amanda Devine, Brynn Zebrowski, Emerson McGee, Maggie Kenny, Emily Senkow, Megan Cassidy, Julia Cunningham, Mia Arpea, Gabriella DiNardo, Kaitlyn Kaulback, Sophia DeBarberie, Sophia DellaVecchia, Erin Cunningham, Kennedy Campbell, David Mullen, and Brady Hendrickson.
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SSPP Parent Book Club
The club is now underway, but new members are most welcome.
Join us on October 23rd at 7:30 p.m. in the school library.
Drinks, snacks and good conversation are promised.
October 23: "Lilac Girls" by Martha Hall Kelly
November 30: "Class Mom" by Laurie Gelman
December 15: "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
Additional club dates are: January 23, February 28, March 22, April 23 and May 18
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Bid, Sip & Celebrate
Welcome Sponsor:
Answering Service for Directors
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A big thank you to
Answering Service for Directors
- a faithful and generous donor to the Saints Peter and Paul community! School parents and grandparents: Martin, Barbara, Kevin and Linda Czachor - God Bless You!
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To celebrate the beginning of the new school year, grades K-8 collaborated on an installation art work inspired by The Kindness Rock Project. Check out the video for more info:
Kindness Rocks!
Each class discussed how to "pay it forward" and share their kind words or phrases with the school and greater community. The finished painted rocks are placed along the front of the school and in the display case downstairs for viewing. Some students brought in additional rocks to paint which were taken home to place in their neighborhood. Thanks to all of the students for their KIND contributions!
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Check out these other newsworthy items:
- Family Bingo Night is Nov 11th. You must register using this form by Nov 3rd!
- Spanish Club is back Here's the info
- Bob Kelly's Family Fun run and 5K at EG Park this Saturday. See the details
- SSPP is participating in the "Crayon Initiative" to recycle unwanted crayons into unlimited possibilities. Start saving those used crayons now and you'll hear more soon about locations of the collection boxes.
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CTDI - A friend to Catholic Education
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Saints Peter and Paul School is thankful for the support and generosity of CTDI, the Bank Table sponsor for our Bid, Sip & Celebrate event. CTDI always answers our call for a donation of treasure...... or time from their employees. Thank you!
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Saints Peter and Paul Parish News
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Youth Choir
School has started and the Youth Choir is gearing up for another year! We were so blessed to have many join our group last year. However, as some of our older children are aging out, we’re hoping for another influx of new members.
New rehearsal day & time: After school on Thursday.
Choose either Thursday at 3:00 p.m or Thursday at 4:00 p.m, depending on your schedule.
First rehearsal is Thursday, October 5th.
The choir will sing at the 9:30 am Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.
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50th Jubilee of Saints Peter and Paul Parish
Join us for sung Evening Prayer and a concert to open the Jubilee Week at Saints Peter & Paul Parish. Organist Rudy Lucente will lead us through a beautiful program of sacred music with Soprano Amanda Frederick. Sung Vespers will begin at 4:00 with the concert immediately following from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. More details to follow soon!
The Jubilee Mass will be celebrated on
Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
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DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd supports Saints Peter and Paul
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A big thank you to DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home for many years of support to Saints Peter and Paul School, including this year as Bar Sponsor for Bid, Sip & Celebrate.
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Saints Peter & Paul School
1327 Boot Road
West Chester, PA 19380
p. (610) 696.1000 f. (484) 631.0181
Mrs. Margaret Egan, Principal
Mr. Colin Hueston, Board Chairman
Mrs. Barbara Downing, Advancement Director
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