Dear Saint Paul School Community,
This week I received a donation from a Resurrection Church parishioner in the mail with the note “In recognition of Catholic education”! The reason I mention this is that it is so nice to see our community value what we do each and every day.
In order to accommodate Parent Teacher Conferences for all families (PS-Grade 8) via ZOOM there is a change to our November calendar. November 4 will be a NO SCHOOL DAY for students. Teachers will hold conferences from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. Additionally, conferences will be offered on November 5 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Grade 4-5 and Grade 6-8 will hold conferences together allowing each parent an opportunity to meet with all teachers at once. Teachers will send out a google or doodle.com link to sign-up next week. Before conference dates you will receive a ZOOM link and on conference days teachers will admit you from the waiting room at your time. If you have already met with a teacher please do not sign up for a conference on these dates as we are short sessions to accommodate all families.
REMOTE LEARNING...
If a student moves to remote learning (asymptomatic and waiting COVID testing results) we will work our best to have materials ready for pick-up. We have been doing a good job but would like to let parents know materials may not be ready for 24 hours.
On Wednesday the teachers and I discussed the need to sometimes change instructional lessons. It is important that we are meeting the learning needs of all students and reteaching or changing course of instruction as needed. This is not a new practice at Saint Paul School. We are realizing how it may or may not impact remote learners and working through it. In this case, remote students may not have the required materials until after a lesson or school day is completed.
Picture Day (individual) is next Wednesday, October 14. At this time, we will not be doing group class pictures. You should have received an email directly from O’Connor Studios to register/purchase as they are trying to be as contract free as possible. Also, they will not be straightening our uniforms, hair, etc. We will do our best to make our students looks nice! Remote Learners, please arrive at 11:30a. Location to be announced per weather report.
DISMISSALS
While we discourage dismissals during the school day, if it is necessary for you to dismiss your student, we ask that this occurs before 1:30p and not during lunch hour (11:30a-12:30p). Remember, once dismissed, your student may not return that school day.
THANK YOU….
When I first started in administration, I read a book titled “If You Don’t Feed the Teachers, They Eat the Students” by Nelia Connors. Over the years, it’s helped me to make a difference for my teachers and now you are “literally” doing it!
We have AWESOME families at Saint Paul School and cannot thank you enough for keeping the faculty and staff well fed.
School Board members AnnMarie and Jack Manning, Manning and Collins Families – Thank you for providing the faculty and staff with lunch on our Distance Learning Day!
UPDATES and REMINDERS…
Weekly Saint Paul School Rosary via ZOOM –
During remote learning a group of parents and I stated a weekly rosary prayer group. We welcome anyone who would like to join! You may sit silently and pray or decide to be an active participant. Monday mornings it starts at 8:55 am for volunteer assignments, and we begin praying at 9:00 am.
Please join using the below information:
Meeting ID: 846 0847 7021
Password: Rosary
Feedback from “Better than a Suggestion Box” ….
Thank you so much for being so warm and welcoming to our family, as we are new this year. We are so happy at SPS!
TEAM SPS: Embarking on a new adventure together!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Principal
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CONGRATULATIONS
FORTITUDE
VIRTUE AWARD WINNERS
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Lucy Menard
PreKindergarten
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Gabriella Nardello
Grade 2
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FORTITUDE
Dedication to do the right thing, even when it's difficult.
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**IMPORTANT UPDATE**
Wednesday, November 4th
NO SCHOOL DAY for students.
Teachers will hold conferences from 8:00a – 3:00p
Additionally, conferences will be offered on
November 5 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
Grade 4-5 and Grade 6-8 will hold conferences together allowing each parent an opportunity to meet with all teachers at once. Teachers will send out a google or doodle.com link to sign-up next week. Before conference dates you will receive a ZOOM link and on conference days teachers will admit you from the waiting room at your time. If you have already met with a teacher please do not sign up for a conference on these dates as we are short sessions to accommodate all families.
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WEEKLY ROSARY
via Zoom
Mondays at 9:00a
Every Monday morning Saint Paul School families and friends join together for a weekly rosary prayer group. We welcome anyone who would like to join! You may sit silently and pray or decide to be an active participant. It starts at 8:55 am for volunteer assignments and begin praying at 9:00 am.
Please join using the below information:
Meeting ID: 846 0847 7021
Password: Rosary
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**STARTS NEXT WEEK**
TRADITIONAL UNIFORM
begins: Tuesday, October 13
October 13 is the first day all students are required to wear Traditional Uniform.
Click on button below for
- Uniform Guidelines & Vendor contact information
- Additional information about opportunities to donate to the Uniform Closet as well as the link to submit new requests.
- SPS tie order update
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SPS UNIFORM CLOSET
NEW DATES added for drop off & pick up:
Monday, October 5 &
Thursday, October 15
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
You should have received an email directly from O’Connor Studios to register/purchase as they are trying to be as contract free as possible.
Please contact Mrs. Breen if you did not get this email.
Please note, there will be NO class pictures this year.
Saint Paul School students wear the traditional uniform for Picture Day.
REMOTE LEARNERS -please arrive at 11:30a. Locations to be announced per weather report.
O'Connor Studios will not be straightening uniforms,hair, etc. We will do our best to make students looks nice!
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CAR DROP OFF / PICK UP
Thank you for your patience and care.
As a reminder - please keep your name placard available for staff to see and keep to this arrival & departure schedule.
*PARENTS WALKING FOR PICK UP (including those who have parked in town) - please arrive at 2:45p and send in a note with your student noting that they should be in the walker line*
MORNING Drop-Off
8:00 am: Families last name A - F
8:10 am: Families last name G - Q
8:20 am: Families last name R - Z
AFTERNOON PICK UP
2:15 pm: Families last name A - F
2:25 pm: Families last name G - Q
2:35 pm: Families last name R - Z
2:45 pm: All walkers / bikers & students
on buses to be dismissed
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HSPT for Grades 7 & 8
begins next Tuesday, October 13th
See your email for ZOOM link, if you registered.
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2020
VIRTUAL CROSS COUNTRY
OCTOBER 12 - NOVEMBER 22
for Grades 5 - 8
SPS welcomes runners of all skill levels. Whether you are a Novice (new) or Intermediate (experienced in SPS XC) runner, we encourage you to participate, challenge yourself and cheer each other on.
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BETTER THAN
A SUGGESTION BOX
Please use this online form to offer virtual compliments, shout outs, concerns, suggestions and solutions. Ms. Fasano will check weekly and either respond individually or include in her Friday newsletter.
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SAINT PAUL SCHOOL
2021-2022 ADMISSIONS UPDATES
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TOURS / MEETINGS
At this time onsite meetings and tours at Saint Paul School are postponed - however, we still look forward to prospective families getting to know our school better and responding to your inquiries. Please click below to to schedule a time to talk to the Director of Enrollment, Jean Schnorr, as she welcomes the opportunity to secure a block of time to discuss your questions and interest.
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VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
We look forward to prospective parents joining us to learn more about our school and community from SPS staff and parents.
Join us for an upcoming Virtual Open House:
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We appreciate all current SPS parents interest in helping us welcome families and share their experiences at our school during these Open Houses. Please click below to email Jean Schnorr with your availability. |
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2021-2022 APPLICATION
Applications for the 2021-22 school year will open October 14th
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OCTOBER MASS TIMES
At all Masses, wearing of a mask properly over nose and mouth is required
Weekend Masses:
All outdoors at Resurrection
Saturday Vigil, now 4pm
Sunday 7am, 9:30am,
11:30am (added)
Daily Masses:
9am Monday - Friday, Indoors at St. Paul
please wear a mask - you may choose to bring a chair to sit outdoors in the courtyard
Doors open at 8am, Rosary at 8:30am
7pm, Monday - Friday, outdoors at Resurrection
please wear a mask and bring a chair
Adoration and Confession:
Following the 7pm Daily Mass at Resurrection until 9pm,
Wednesday through Friday only
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
OCTOBER
12 NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day
13 Traditional Uniform Begins
14 Picture Day
2021-2022 SPS Application opens online
16 Elementary Progress Reports
30 "Hallow Harvest" events (more to come)
NOVEMBER
4 NO SCHOOL (Students) - Columbus Day
Parent / Teacher Conferences
Virtual Open House @ 9a
5 PTO Meeting @ 9a
Parent / Teacher Conferences (evening)
11 NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day
17 Virtual Open House @ 6:30p
25-27 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving
Parents please check ParentsWeb
for the most up to date class calendars.
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We welcome all SPS families to join us.
Please note for your calendars the following PTO meetings planned this school year:
Thursday, November 5, 2020 @ 9:00am
Thursday, December 3, 2020 @ 6:30pm
Thursday, January 7, 2021 @ 9:00am
Thursday, February 4, 2021 @ 6:30pm
Thursday, March 4, 2021 @ 9:00am
Thursday, April 8, 2021 @ 6:30pm
Thursday, May 6, 2021 @ 9:00am
June End-of-Year Social/Thank You Event, TBD
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Calling all Kindergarten and First Grade girls in Hingham. Join us to learn about Girl Scouts at a Covid appropriate open house at the Hingham Girl Scout House. The girls will participate in activities to give them an idea of a Girl Scout meeting and parents will have a chance to ask a leader questions.
We will be following Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass (GSEMA) Covid guidelines (https://www.gsema.org/volunteerresources#covid19) meeting outside, physically distancing, and wearing masks. We ask that you sign up your daughter and one adult to attend with her. We are limiting the event to 10 girls per time slot.
When: Monday 10/12
Time: 3:30-4pm or 4:15-4:45pm
Reserve a spot!:
www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d48acae2faaf5c61-hingham
OR
Enjoy a virtual experience hosted by GSEMA
Sign up: https://form.jotform.com/201893061672153
Animal Dance Party
Date:Sat, Oct 10, 2020, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Date:Thu, Oct 15, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
You’re invited! Bring a friend, make new ones, and get WILD on the dance floor with GIRL SCOUTS-it’s all FREE! Parents & Caregivers, you’re invited, too!
Robot Building Party!
Date:Thu, Oct 8, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Date:Sat, Oct 17, 2020, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
You’re Invited! Bring a friend, make new ones, and build a ROBOT with GIRL SCOUTS-it’s all FREE! Parents & Caregivers, you’re invited, too!
Reach out with any questions to towncoordinator02043@gmail.com
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15th Annual
Hingham Arts Walk
on Sunday, October 18th
from 12n - 4:00p
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Enjoy our the activities and fun at Saint Paul School.
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