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As an alum, a past parent, current parent, grandparent, or friend of St. Paul,
we thank you for being a part of our vision "to be a truly great Catholic high school".
Here you will find some St. Paul news you can use - delivered to you once a month
during the school year. Enjoy reading about all the great things happening at St. Paul!
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Our school theme this year is #GoMakeADifference which focuses on our core value of service … to serve one another. It is our differences – personalities, interests, skills, passion – that contribute to our greatness as a school community. But it is our commonality – the choice that we make to call St. Paul home – that defines our strength.
It is in serving each other … respecting and nurturing each other that we become one unified body.
If you or someone you know have service opportunities for our students, please reach out to our religion department and we will pass the opportunity along to the students.
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The freshman class had an in-school retreat on Thursday, October 12. While the sophomore and junior classes were taking PSATs, the freshmen had an opportunity to participate in team building exercises, learn more about our five core values, and understand the parts of the Mass.
They even sang the Irish Blessing!
Several students from the senior class came in on their day off to provide support for the retreat. One highlight was the dramatic re-telling of the life of Saint Paul. We also had many faculty participate and Brother Leo Maneri, FBE from the Franciscan Brothers of the Eucharist was our special guest for the day.
It was a fruitful retreat and a joyful way to build Community life.
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Mrs. Kelly's Debate Club welcomed Imago Dei Academy yesterday to St. Paul to engage in a debate.
Imago Dei won, having taken the Government position that College is still worth it despite the rising cost.
St. Paul lost arguing for the Opposition. The debate was lively and respectable! Imago Dei brought their coach, Jackson Perry, along with 12 competitors. Pizza and fellowship were enjoyed by all! It is our team's hope that Imago Dei joins the CDA so that more Catholic Schools are represented in the League.
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In the spirit of #gomakeadifference...St. Paul AP Art students are giving back with their art to a program called The Memory Project.
It gets its name from its first intention, which was to provide handmade, heartfelt portraits as special memories to children in orphanages. Our young artists are touching the lives of youth around the world facing many types of challenges, while opening our hearts and minds so they can touch ours in return.
Together our students are using art to reach a distant destination: a kinder world in which all youth see themselves in one another regardless of differences in their appearance, culture, religion, or circumstances. Our students believe that art can change the world, one student at a time.
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Our very own Madison Lamarre '27 earned the title of Miss Chrysantamum this September.
Madison will volunteer at several community events throughout the year and in the near future she plans on hosting a food drive collecting frozen turkey’s and sides and donating to local food panties for Thanksgiving, and a toy drive in December.
Congratulations Madison!
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Our performance of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is approaching quickly!
Fri. Nov 10th 2023, 7:00 pm
Sat. Nov 11th 2023, 7:00 pm
Sun. Nov 12th 2023, 2:00 pm
Dramatized by JOSEPH ROBINETTE from the Story by C.S. LEWIS
Directed by MARK MAZZARELLA
Adventure beckons, just beyond the wardrobe door. “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” based on the story by C.S. Lewis and dramatized by Joseph Robinette, premieres at St. Paul Catholic High School on Veteran’s day weekend.
It follows four children who stumble across a magical land — closer than they could ever have imagined. The White Witch has trapped Narnia in a perpetual state of winter with no hope of Christmas. But all that changes when four siblings venture through an old wardrobe and enter a land of talking animals and ferocious monsters. With the help of Aslan the Great Lion, the children courageously battle the forces of evil and discover that Love is the deepest magic of all.
This highly theatrical, actor-driven adventure is a unique opportunity to shine the spotlight on our talented young performers, bringing us all together for an amazing adventure.
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Walk-a-thon Goal was met and exceeded!
We reached and exceeded our $30,000 school-wide goal for our annual Walk-a-Thon with donations reaching over $35,000.
Thank you to all who participated and donated to our students and faculty - we could not have met our goal without you. The rain held out and students and faculty walked the campus and track then enjoyed a celebration with food and fun and some dunk tank antics.
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Athletic News
Thank you to our Fall Captains for a great season! A few more season games and tournament games will close the Fall season and Winter begins within the next month. Go Falcons!
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Amanda Bogdin, currently a Celtics cheerleader and dancer at their games. You'll see her in commercials and performances in shows at Mohegan and Foxwoods.
She grew up in Andover, CT but now lives in Boston. When she visited us in September, she taught the the cheer team a routine that the Celtics dancers/cheerleaders use. It's always fun to learn from someone "famous"!
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St. Paul Advancement Events | |
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Forever Falcons Gala 2024
We are beginning to plan for our Forever Falcons Gala which will be held on Saturday, March 9 at The Aqua Turf in Plantsville CT. If you are interested in joining the gala committee please email Michele at mconfessore@spchs.com. The next meeting will be held on Monday, November 13 @6:00pm.
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You are cordially invited to our All Saints Day Remembrance Mass on Wednesday, November 1 at 10:15am in the St. Paul Auditorium.
Can’t make it? Please click the button below to email your prayer intention and provide the names of those for whom you would like us to pray.
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CHRISTMAS WREATH PRE-ORDER SALE
From November 1 – November 17
It’s not too early to pre-order your Christmas Wreath decorations. Decorate your home for the season with these beautiful, fresh, 22″ wreaths with a red bow from Gozzi Tree and Wreath Farm. Proceeds help to fund St. Paul Scholarships.
Wreath pick up will be at St. Paul on Friday, December 1 from 2:30PM – 5:00PM or Saturday, December 2 from 8:00am-11:00am
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Help us Light Up St. Paul! Special luminaries lit to honor loved ones past and present will line McPhee Field on Friday evening December 8, 2023 at 6:30pm. This annual Light up St. Paul event will include an Advent candle lighting ceremony, luminary walk, outdoor winter activities, including a Santa’s Corner, ice sculpture artist, Christmas music & so much more.
Delicious food, drink & Christmas fare
will be for sale by various St. Paul clubs and teams! Have some dinner and get some shopping done too!
Click the button below to purchase your luminaries for this year's luminary walk.
| Our Frosty Fun Weekend continues the next morning, December 9, 2023 at 9:00am. Tie up those running/walking shoes, grab some gloves, and join us for the 13th annual "Frosty" Falcon 5K Run & Walk in Memory of St. Paul Alum Michael Walsh '07. Gather your family and friends and wear some festive attire! | |
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Grandparents'/Special Persons' Day!
Grandparents received an emailed and mailed invitation to our Grandparent's Day taking place on Friday, November 17. If a grandparent didn't receive an email or a mailed invitation, please email mlindquist@spchs.com with the email address.
To make this a successful event, we need your help! We are so excited to excited to see our special people again this year. This is a hugely attended event (close to 500 grandparents and their grandchildren) and we rely solely on item donations by our families and friends. No need to bake - pick up pastries from a local business, shop for fresh fruit, coffee fixings, spreads, juices, flowers, etc.
Please consider signing up to donate an item and/or work this special event. Such a great time and to see all the smiles will make your day!
Sign up here - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044BADAF28A6F94-45385227-grandparents
Any questions please contact Michele Confessore at mconfessore@spchs.com.
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Alumni, have news you'd like to share with St. Paul?
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Is it your reunion year? Check here if there are any reunions planned. https://spchs.com/reunion-information/
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We'd like to see you on LinkedIn too. https://www.linkedin.com/in/st-paul-catholic-high-school-b24552125/
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It's your 20 year reunion!
The Class of 2003 is planning it's 20-year reunion. All class of 2003 graduates and any past/present faculty that would like to join are invited!
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Butchers and Bakers
270 Farmington Ave.
Farmington, CT 06032
Please contact Jessica McCluskey at jessica.mccluskey@gmail.com for more information.
Join the Class of 2003 Facebook Group Page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2213659031/
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Class 1983 Reunion at Kinsman Brewery was held in July
L to R: Dan Norton, Lynn Zacarro, Heidi McGloin, Shelly Rubino, Paul Ratcliffe, Vicki Swenson, Lillian Rich
Any other photos from this reunion or any other events you'd like to share please email advancement@spchs.com.
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If you or someone you know has an 8th grade student and looking for a great high school experience, have them visit spchs.com/openhouse to register for the November 18th Open House!
Taking the Placement Exam is a step in the application process. To sign up for the 12/2 exam date visit spchs.com/placementexam.
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RaiseRight Program (formerly known as SCRIP)
For current families, past families, alumni - anyone can join in on the program.
The RaiseRight Gift Card program (formerly ShopwithSCRIP program) is an incredible way to support St. Paul Catholic High School and for you to earn discounts on your student tuition just by purchasing gift cards to pay for your everyday shopping, dining, vacations, and gifts.
Please email scrip@spchs.com to get enrolled. Please include your name, the email address you would like to use, and the student/family you will be supporting.
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AFTER GRAD PARTY
Krispy Kreme Donuts will be sold by Class of 2024 students until tomorrow 11/1 and pick up is 11/9 at SPCHS. To order email- spchsclassof2024aftergrad@gmail.com or contact a Class of 2024 student.
SOPHOMORE CLASS FUNDRAISER-ONLINE
Charleston Wrap fundraiser will run from 10/30-11/10 - contact a sophomore student to order or keep a look out on our website for the link.
BOYS and GIRLS BASKETBALL PASTA DINNER
Friday, 11/10 from 5:00-7:00pm - $12 tickets can be purchased at the door and there will also be a great raffle. For more information or to get your tickets ahead of time email cmone@spchs.com
ANNUAL FALCON FUND
Make a gift to our Annual Falcon Fund
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