Dear Saint Paul School Community,
We are beyond grateful for parent participation in the many “asks” this time of year. In the past few weeks and weeks to come your support is benefitting the school, PTO, Hingham community and beyond. We’ve had a food drive, Fruit Center Marketplace, Toy Box, wreath sales, spirit gear, Annual Fund, and to come is the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Fund, Christmas Bazaar and Breakfast with Santa. We thank you for your generosity.
Our FOOD DRIVE beat last year’s count …. TOTAL of 1409 items …. 246 more than last year! Dress down day for all students on Wednesday, December 1.
Once again, we hit it out of the ball park. The FRUIT CENTER fundraiser brought in $3,245 for our PTO!
THE TOY BOX fundraiser saw a 65% increase in sales over last year. $2,093.20 was raised for our PTO and many wonderful bazaar donations purchased.
Last night Grade 6 students graduated from the DARE Program with Officer Ramsey.
Today, students were treated to Nona’s vanilla ice cream (as well as dairy free options) from last month’s Principals for the Day – Natalia and Lucas Khayat.
Congratulations to Grade 8 student Trent Richards. For close to a year, he has been asking for 3-point lines on our basketball court. Knowing nothing about basketball I asked him to research. From start to finish he researched materials to be used, found a company, discussed cost, and arranged for installation. I am pleased to say that today 3-point lines have been added to our indoor basketball court in the gymnasium!
Winter days are upon us. Students will be going outside so they should be dressed appropriately in winter uniform (NO shorts for PE) and coats, hats and mittens. Students who are not in the required uniform (NO leggings, yoga pants, etc.) for Physical Education days will be missing recess.
During ADVENT we get ready to celebrate the coming of Jesus a baby in a manger at Bethlehem. What we do while we are waiting for Jesus is important. We can get ready for Jesus’ coming at Christmas by allowing Advent to make a difference in our lives each and every day. How often do we say, I’ll take time to reach out to others when I’m not busy, when I don’t have so much going on? The truth is we can make time for what is important if we make it a priority. Let’s instill this in our students! As the season of Advent approaches on the first Sunday – November 28 we would like to have our students explore RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS in our community. Below is a December Calendar with ideas for each day for our students. Let’s show our love for God and others this Advent!
An Advent Book of Days: Meeting the Characters of Christmas by Gregory Kenneth Cameron
Live Advent at Home: Daily Prayers and Activities for Families by Patricia Mathson
Please join us at our Upcoming Liturgies:
December 3 at 10:00 am prepared by Faculty and Staff
December 8 at 10:00 am prepared by Grade 8
December 17 at 10:00 am Alumni Mass
Reminder that all participants, regardless of vaccination, are required to wear masks at school liturgies.
Mark your Calendars for December Events:
December 1: Kindergarten – Grade 5 Report Cards HOME
December 8: Middle School Term 2 Progress Reports HOME
As dates approach, more information to follow via email on the following events:
December 9: Christmas Bazaar PS – Grade 3 / Red and Green Dress Down Day
December 10: Christmas Bazaar Grade 4 – 8 / PJ Day
December 13: Christmas Concert 12:30 pm Saint Paul School Gymnasium / Students in Christmas
attire / This event is for PARENTS ONLY and will be livestreamed for family at home
December 14: Middle School Spanish Nativity / 10:00 am Saint Paul School Gymnasium /
for PARENTS ONLY
THANK YOU, Mr. Smith (Ella and Coleman Shinney’s grandfather) for the donation of school supplies and to the McHardy Family for lunch from Euromart yesterday!
Last week we launched our Annual Fund. This year we have set a goal to raise $30,000 to directly support our educational programs, allowing over 40 faculty and staff and 220 students to benefit from our programs. As we approach the end of the year, I ask that you prayerfully consider making a gift in any amount to the Saint Paul School Annual Fund via the following link: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/prPDIFEx
Preschool and Prekindergarten could use your help at lunch! Please sign-up using the link in the Sunday PTO Newsletter.
TRAVELING … Domestic (out of state) and/or International … regardless of vaccination status please complete the following link. If your child is vaccinated, we must have proof on file in the Health Office. https://forms.gle/dcMNcWPBSdCfz4h38
Thank you for entrusting us with your most precious gift … your children!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Principal
Learning is an Adventure of a Lifetime!
