Saint Paul School is a Catholic community in which love of God, neighbor and self are foremost. 
We provide a challenging curriculum promoting academic excellence
infused with Catholic traditions and values.
October 8, 2021
Dear Saint Paul School Community,

The Saint Paul School Strategic Plan is the work of many constituents – Pastor, Principal, School Board, faculty, staff, parents, and students!  

Saint Paul School prides itself on our mission statement:

Saint Paul School is a Catholic community in which love of God, neighbor and self are foremost.  We provide a challenging curriculum promoting academic excellence infused with Catholic traditions and values.

We routinely revisit the mission statement and it is instrumental in forming the Saint Paul School Strategic Plan for the next three school years.  By design, the next Saint Paul School Strategic Plan covers the years of 2022-2025.  Our 10-Year NEASC Accreditation Report will be due in 2024 allowing for the two working documents to be correlated and addressed at the same time.  

To inform the goal-setting process, we are interested in learning more about your thoughts, feelings, and attitudes towards Saint Paul School. Students will be completing with Mrs. Carroll next week.

The future of Saint Paul School is very bright and we are looking forward to your input as we plan for continued success!

Parents, Faculty and Staff, please take a moment to complete the survey: https://forms.gle/52qM5GRr5RwLDneh7

* This form will close at noon on Friday, October 22, 2021 * 

Grade 3, 4 and 5 Students participated in Mission Education Day on Wednesday.  Students heard from David McGovern from Catholic Mission Australia and Cardinal Seán O'Malley.  They both shared their personal missionary vocation story.  Our Grade 3 class was able to directly ask Mr. McGovern questions.  

Yesterday we celebrated a beautiful liturgy led by Grade 5.  It is so nice to be back in the church with our school community! 

Congratulations to our Principal for the Day – Natalia and Lucas Khayat! Students were treated to a dress down day and our “bells” were accompanied by Disney songs for classes to guess. 

Thank you to everyone that completed the Parent Speaker Survey.  It will be closing at 5:00 pm today. Survey Link:  https://forms.gle/hzHiHXmpQziZD1QH7

Choir is an enrichment program for Grade 1-8 students which includes a fundamental perspective on vocal enhancement, strengthening in performance, and rehearsal for mass and special events!  Please see attached flier to register. 

THANK YOU to our fabulous PTO for the Amazon gift cards for faculty and staff to purchase supplies for their classrooms!  

Mrs. Jennifer Knobloch for providing a delicious lunch of sandwiches and salads for our teachers on Monday.

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.

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!
CONGRATULATIONS
to the winners of our
September Virtue Award: SELF-DISCIPLINE
Preschool - Lila Currey
Prekindergarten - George Studebaker
Kindergarten - Lucy Menard
Grade 1 - Pierce Collmer
Grade 2 - Harry Hayes
Grade 3 - Shayla Pendleton
Grade 4 - Natalia Khayat
Grade 5 - Caela Jamali
Grade 6 - CJ Taylor
Grade 7 - Ella Vandermeulen
Grade 8 - Megan Naughton
MARC PRESENTATION

We are pleased to be able to share a copy of the "School, Social Media, Relationships & Bullying" presentation provided to SPS families on September 30th by 
Dr. Elizabeth Englander from the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center (MARC) at
Bridgewater State University. 

We hope this provides helpful ideas and insights for our parents. 
PLEASE REVIEW IF TRAVELING THIS WEEKEND:
SAINT PAUL SCHOOL
TRAVEL POLICY
FOR STUDENTS, ONLY

Domestic (out of state) and International travel for students, only:
Please complete the following link regardless of vaccination status:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13

This year Hayward Photography will be taking our individual student photos. 

Due to Covid concerns, we will not be taking class photos at this time.  

There are no photo forms, all orders need to be placed online. 

Please see the attached form, the deadline for pre-orders is Monday, October 11th.

Please call or email Hayward Photography with any questions.
671-698-1840
SCHOOL CHOIR
for Grades 1 - 8
Thursday mornings 7:45-8:15 am

We are pleased to offer Choir for our Grade 1-8 students this school year.

Practices will occur Thursday mornings from 7:45-8:15 am and all students are required to be on time.

Students will also be required to wear a mask. 

START DATE: October 14, 2021

Please complete the registration form below and send into your homeroom teacher. 
REMINDER:
TRADITIONAL UNIFORM
STARTS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12th

Please see our Uniform Guidelines for details.

*****
SPS TIES:
CLIP TIES are sold out!
TRADITIONAL TIES: 9 remain.
If you would like to purchase one for $18 please send an email to Mrs. Schnorr.
SPS UNIFORM CLOSET
UPCOMING OPEN DATES

Monday morning Oct 4, 8:15-10am
Tuesday morning Oct 5, 8:15-10am
Friday afternoon Oct 8, 2- 4pm
Friday afternoon Oct 15, 2-4pm

Donations may also be dropped off during these indicated dates and in bags clearly marked
"SPS Uniform Closet Donation"

Please contact Mrs. Kate Anderson (kate.anderson07@verizon.net) or Mrs. Caitlin Jamali (caitlin.jamali@gmail.com) with any inquiries.
LAST CALL:
BAND INSTRUMENT LESSONS
Grade 1 - Grade 8
Paul Effman Music will be hosting band instrument lesson on MONDAY AFTERNOONS after school for our students.

  • Grades 1 and 2 are eligible for violin, only, due to the fact that violins come in different sizes
  • Trombone is available for only Grades 4 - 8
  • ALL other instruments are available to Grades 3-8.

They will follow-up directly with you regarding lesson times.
AFTERNOON PICK UP

Help us speed up the process of afternoon pick up by:

  • Following pick up times and do not arrive until 5 minutes before your designated time.

12:30p Half Day PS/PK
2:20p Full-Day PS / PK
2:45p: Full Day K - Grade 8
(and PS/PK sibs, only)

All staff and volunteers at Saint Paul School are required to complete the compulsory screening and training programs established by the Archdiocese of Boston to ensure the protection of all our children. To assist with planning for the special volunteer opportunities available to our families (ie: lunch duty volunteers, room parents, field trip chaperones, read to your child’s class), ALL Saint Paul School parents, guardians, and/or caregivers are required to complete the following before providing service to our students:
LOST & FOUND

There are a number of items that are not labeled in the school Lost & Found box (inside Main entry).

As we embark on cooler weather, please be sure to label your children's clothing with their name in case an item is misplaced.
Our Extended Day Program is off to a great start! 
If you are utilizing the program or plan to do so in the future, just a few reminders:

  • Be sure to register your child(ren) online. The form contains important information such as the dates he/she will attend and who is authorized for. pick up
  • Please send an extra snack and drink and, as the weather changes, a jacket/sweater for outside play
  • Any changes to the days/dates. ( ie doctor's appointment, no longer needed, etc) , please email Jbruno@spshingham.org no later than the evening prior.
  • Photo id is required at pick up 
As always, should you have any questions or concerns, please email our Extended Day Coordinator, Jackie Bruno at jbruno@spshingham.org
Saint Paul School
Admissions Dates
Saint Paul School
Admissions Dates

Tuesday, October 12th 
2022-2023 Application Opens

Tuesday, October 26th @ 9a
FALL Admissions Zoom

October 12 – November 19 
Current Families – Apply for new students / NO app fee (contact Mrs. Schnorr prior to submitting)

Wednesday, Dec 1 (9a – 11a)   
Wednesday, Dec 15 (9a – 11a)   
December screening dates
for current family new students        
            
2022
Friday, January 28th                            
Re-enrollment Issued to SPS Families

Sunday, January 30  @11a – 1p 
JANUARY OPEN HOUSE @ SPS
                 
Friday, February 11                             
  • Current PS / PK / K: NO SCHOOL                          
  • PS / PK / K applicants: ADMISSION SCREENINGS       
  • Re-enrollment 2-wk deadline 

Wednesday, February 16  9:00a – 11:00a                 
  • Grade 1 – Grade 8: ADMISSION SCREENINGS
  •  “Make up” screenings

Tuesday, March 1, 2022  
First Round of Admissions Decisions
We are pleased to share with our school community this week's Student News: "From the Halls of St. Pauls."
LUNCH CART

The SPS "Lunch Cart " has returned
Monday - Friday during the lunch hour. Students are welcome to bring small amounts of money (most items are $1 each) to purchase items such as cereal, chips, bagels, fruit, etc.
Friday sales benefit the SPS Student Council.

REMINDERS & UPDATES
School Liturgy
Fifth grade hosted Mass on the Feast of the Holy Rosary this past Thursday.
During the month of October the students will pray the Rosary, and come to know why it has been such a treasured devotion in the Catholic church.
PRINCIPALS FOR THE DAY
What fun to have Natalia and Lucas Khayat join us as Principals for the Day! 
Natalia and Lucas arrived to school at 8:25a with Hingham Police Officer, Ben Carr. Our students and faculty were outside to cheer them on. They spent the day helping Ms. Fasano with her daily routine and classroom visits. They made our school community quite happy with their "declaration" to have a dress down day and wear their FAVORITE TEAM JERSEY to school as well the school-wide Disney music challenge
REMINDERS & UPDATES
Rev. Tom F. Nestor, Pastor
Fr. Matthew Norwood, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Mike McNamara, Part-time Parochial Vicar
St. Paul
Resurrection

MASS SCHEDULE
DAILY MASSES
Resurrection: 7:30am Monday thru Friday.
St. Paul: 9:00am, Monday thru Saturday.

Resurrection:  7:00pm Wednesday, (followed by Confession, Adoration and Benediction until 9pm)

  • The 91.3 FM radio frequency will continue to be heard from Resurrection parking lot.
  • The courtyard speaker system will continue to be used at St. Paul.

SUNDAY
Resurrection: Saturday, 4:00pm, Sunday, 9:30am, 11:30am, and 5:30pm.
St. Paul: 7:00am, 10:00am.
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MONDAYS at 9:00a
*please note new time*
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.  

Please join using the below information: 
Meeting ID: 846 0847 7021 
Password: Rosary 
SCHOOL CALENDAR


OCTOBER

11  NO SCHOOL – Columbus Day
12  Traditional Uniform begins
2022-23 Admissions Application opens
13  Picture Day 
14 Middle School Retreat
15 PTO Harvest Dance
20 MARC - student presentations
27 MARC - student presentations

NOVEMBER
1  Liturgy @ 10:00a
3  Early Release at 
      12:30 PS/PK and 12:45 pm K-8
    Parent / Teacher Conferences 1:00 - 3:30p
4  Parent / Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 7:00p
11 NO SCHOOL - Veteran's Day
18 DARE Graduation
23  Liturgy @ 9:00a
24-26 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving
 
Parents please check your FACTs Family Portal for the most up to date class calendars.
PTO NEWS
PTO HARVEST DANCE
October 15 @ 5:30pm
This event will be held outside in the back parking lot of the school.
Come for dinner - pizza, calzone, chili and treats!

For more detailed information and to register in advance please use the following link.
We hope to see you at this fun SPS event!
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THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL...
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