Hearts to Love, Hands to Serve
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2018 National Blue Ribbon School
2021 School of Distinguished Instruction
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The Crusader Times for April 22, 2022 |
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IMPORTANT DATES
April 27: Famous Americans Presentation in the gym 9-10 am
April 30: First Holy Communion
May 2: May Procession 7 pm
May 6: First Friday Mass 9:30 am
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IMPORTANT DATES
May 7: Roaring 20's School Auction in the gym 7-11 pm
May 9: Band Concert 7 pm
May 19: Volunteer Breakfast 8:30 am
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The Crusader Times is published on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Please contact the Advancement office for any news that you would like to schedule.
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Roaring 20's Spring Is Almost Here! |
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Please Join Us!
The Home & School Association’s Roaring 20’s Spring Fundraiser is a few weeks away!!!
Save the date for this in-person auction event on
Saturday, May 7th, 7-11 pm.
Event tickets are now available for Purchase
Help us make this event one to remember by considering a Sponsorship!
All Sponsorship levels include:
● Special acknowledgment of your sponsorship during the event
● Listing on the SSPP website, HSA website, and Crusader Times
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Our 2021-2022 Annual Fund Together in Faith Campaign is nearing its end on June 30. The school relies on the Annual Fund to provide the financial resources necessary for our day-to-day operations. With 371 students attending SSPP, that's 371 reasons to make a gift today to the Annual Fund! Thank you in advance for your generous support! |
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HSA Unveils Lego School Replica |
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On Wednesday, May 20th, the HSA unveiled the scaled replica LEGO build of Saints Peter and Paul School with a FaceBook Live event that was also broadcast in the classrooms.
The 2 1/2 foot build was conceived and constructed by the Eyre Family and took several months to complete. The model celebrates the school's 20th anniversary of opening its doors in September.
The students will guess how many LEGOs it took to make the building, and the closest guess will win LEGO sets and a branded mini-figure of themselves to place inside the school.
During the school's Spring Auction on May 7th, over one dozen branded mini-figures will also be auctioned off for placement inside of the model.
We are grateful to the Eyre Family for their time and talent for this awesome gift!
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Register Now for Vacation Bible School |
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Download the VBS registration form HERE.
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An Important Message from the Nurse's Office |
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Important notice from the Nurses Office:
- PA State mandated immunization, physical and dental requirements for the 2022-23 school year:
a. All students are required to be up to date with PA state-mandated immunizations within the first 5 days of school in order to avoid being excluded from school. Only medical exemptions are accepted for missing immunizations or if a student is on a delayed immunization schedule. In these cases, a note from a licensed doctor is required that reflects the medical diagnosis as to why the student is medically exempt or on a delayed schedule for immunizations. Parents' choice to delay immunizations for their child(ren) is not accepted.
b. All kindergarten students and any students enrolling at Sts. Peter and Paul for the first time must submit an updated physical and dental examination report to the school nurse within the first 60 days of school in order to avoid being excluded from school. Reports can be dated in/after August 2021.
**Kindergarten through 8th-grade students must receive:
4 DTaP (diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis) with the last dose given after the child’s 4th birthday
4 IPV (polio) with the last dose given after the child’s 4th birthday
3 Hepatitis B
2 Varicella (chickenpox)
2 MMR (measles/mumps/rubella)
c. All 6th-grade students must submit an updated physical examination report to the school nurse within the first 60 days of school in order to avoid being excluded from school. Reports can be dated in/ after August 2021.
d. All 3rd and 7th-grade students must submit an updated dental examination to the school nurse within the first 60 days of school in order to avoid being excluded from school. Reports can be dated in/after August 2021.
e. All 7th-grade students must receive a Tdap and meningitis vaccine within the first 5 days of school in order to avoid being excluded from school.
g. Absences related to exclusions for non-compliance with PA State school health mandates are considered unlawful.
2. Health Screenings have been completed for the 2021-2022 academic year. All referrals for any failed vision and scoliosis screenings were sent home to parents in March. Please return if you have not done so already. If you would like a copy of your child’s screening report, please email Mrs. Hopton with your request. Thank you!
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Chester County Advisory Council Inaugural Newsletter |
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The Chester County Advisory Council for Elementary Education, chaired by Margaret Egan and Sr. Carroll Isselmann, has released its first newsletter. The Council’s mission is the promotion of Catholic Education in Chester County by recommending policies, procedures, and plans to foster close collaboration between parishes and schools. Download the newsletter here. |
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Spring Tryouts for Malvern United Soccer Club |
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To learn more about how to contribute to EITC, please watch the video below. Thank you! |
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Summer Camp Opportunities |
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Summer Enrichment Program 2022
Saint Agnes School
211 Gay Street
West Chester, PA 19380
Program Overview
The Summer Enrichment Program was developed to enhance students’ Reading and Math Curriculums, as well as provide an advanced start to their upcoming school year. We have a staff of vibrant teachers who bring their dynamic teaching styles into the classroom to teach writing, vocabulary, grammar, test-taking skills, and math to small groups of energetic learners. Our program strives to boost confidence and enhance academic skills to set your child up for success both in and out of the classroom. Designed with engaging activities, the Summer Enrichment Program makes learning fun, and it’s flexible enough to fit your summer schedule.
Dates/Times
Ages: Incoming First through Eighth Graders
Class dates:
Tuesday, June 14th Wednesday, June 15th
Tuesday, June 21st
Wednesday, June 22nd
Tuesday, June 28th
Wednesday, June 29th
Tuesday, July 5th
Wednesday, July 6th
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
*Please note: The program provides a wrap-around teacher for any student who may miss sessions due to sickness/vacation.
Program Details
Grades 1 to 6: (Reading/Language) Students will be instructed in developing strategies to help ensure success on standardized tests. Through writing and thinking skills the program fosters growth in comprehension and places an emphasis on language skills and word recognition. Students learn how integrating the skills of listening, speaking and writing will develop their achievement in comprehension and testing. Concentration is placed on the benchmark skills that contribute to success in reading. Grades 1 and 2 will be using key components from the “Wilson Fundations Program” to enhance phonemic awareness, reading fluency, and comprehension strategies.
Grades 7 and 8 (HIgh School Entrance/Scholarship Exam Test Prep): Each incoming 7th and 8th grader will receive a Master the High School Entrance Exam book. This book will begin to prepare the students for high school entrance exams, scholarship exams, and high school placement tests. It is also an excellent resource to strengthen a student’s standardized testing. This book develops test-taking strategies, enhances verbal logic, reading, and composition. A great deal of emphasis is placed on developing quantitative reasoning and critical thinking.
Grades 1-8 (Math): The Math Curriculum is designed to maintain, reinforce, enrich, and think critically. The program reinforces the mathematical skills that were taught throughout the school year, yet introduces new concepts so they have a jump start to their upcoming school year. In addition, our summer math curriculum teaches “Process Skills in Problem Solving” to all grade levels. This teaching method demonstrates step-by-step problem-solving strategies to help students handle higher-level problem solving and develop the correct thinking process. The goal is to build confidence in solving visualization and application-based questions in mathematics.
Cost
The cost of the program is $360.00 per child.
Registration is accepted on a first come first serve basis - Space is limited.
A $150.00 family deposit is required upon registration. The final payment is due on June 3rd.
Registration Link:
Questions
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Girls Lacrosse Training at Villa Maria High School |
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Theresa Giunta, the girl lacrosse head coach at Villa Maria Academy, is running two lacrosse opportunities for youth, high school, and collegiate players this season and summer.
She is also hosting a youth lacrosse clinic on April 23rd. Please see below for all information.
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*40+ sites with newly added locations in Reading, Pottstown, and West Chester. Search by zip code to find the nearest camp location to you.
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Summer Enrichment and Sports Camps
During our girls-only summer programs, campers will expand their horizons while having fun and making friends. With our beautiful campus in Bryn Mawr as a backdrop, girls will enjoy educational and athletic activities with our experienced and engaging teachers and coaches. Sacred Heart is a great place for summer enrichment!
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Campers can choose to attend Session 1 or Session 2 (or both sessions) and can opt for a half-day or a full day.
- Sessions are June 13-17 and June 20-24.
- The option to stay for lunch is available.
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Sign up before April 15 for the Early Bird Special (10% off total tuition). The price in the registration form reflects the discount.
- Receive a 10% discount when signing up for two weeks of full-day sessions. The price in the registration form reflects the discount.
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Love to Read and Want to Meet Up with SSPP Parents? |
April 21 at 7 PM: Moloka'i by Alan Brennert
May 19 at 7 PM: The Cul-de-sac by Joy Fielding
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If you are alumni, or parent of alumni and have exciting news to share, please let the Advancement office know! We want to celebrate!
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Please click on the 2019-2020 GIF to link to our school's Annual Report |
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Support the SSPP Community by shopping with Amazon Smile !
Access the website: smile.amazon.com and select "SS. Peter and Paul Church and School" as your charity of choice. Products and prices are the same as regular Amazon, but using Smile.Amazon means a portion of your shopping dollars will be donated to Saints Peter and Paul School.
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"Talk to Us"
Visit these social media platforms to stay connected with your school and other SSPP Parents!
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Follow your school on Instagram:
@ssppschoolwc and @ssppschoolart
@sspp_crusaders_cyo
#wearesspp
#ssppproud
#proud2bsspp
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Our facebook page is:
SaintsPeterandPaulSchoolWC
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Our school governing body is called the SSPP Board of Limited Jurisdiction.
Members are Dan McKinney (Chair), Gary Davis (Finance Chair), Rand Ginsburg (Facilities Chair), Frank Hanna (Governance Chair), Mary Cunningham (Development Co-Chair), Erin Heinerichs (Development Co-Chair), Allison Hall (Marketing & Enrollment Chair), Andrew Parsons, Michael Parsons, Cynthia Wein, Frank Burrell, Joshua Benson, Martin Roddy, Richard Fonash, Brian Meilinger, Mark Drinker, Terry Gillin, TR Lavin, Kelly Smith, Veronica Chandler, and Monsignor Angelo Citino.
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Saints Peter & Paul School
1327 Boot Road
West Chester, PA 19380
p. (610) 696-1000
f. (484) 631-0181
Mrs. Veronica Chandler, Principal
Mr. Dan McKinney, Board Chairman
Diana Poole, Advancement Director
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