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 March 3, 2022 |
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IMPORTANT DATES
Mar 4: Terra Nova Testing Begins
Mar 8: HSA Meeting 7 PM
Mar 10: Confirmation Practice 6-7:30 PM
Mar 11: Terra Nova Testing Ends
Stations of the Cross 1:30
Mar 15: Confirmation 4 PM
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IMPORTANT DATES
Mar 16: Irish Dance Showcase
Mar 18: Report cards distributed
Mar 21: No School
Mar 23: Move Up to Middle School Day for 5th Grade
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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 20s Spring Auction Update |
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We need you!
The Home & School Association’s Roaring 20’s Spring Fundraiser is less than 3 months away!!!
Save the date for this in-person auction event on Saturday, May 7th, 7-11 pm.
Event tickets will be available for purchase beginning in April!
Help us make this event one to remember by considering a sponsorship or donation!
Click Here to Become a Sponsor Today!
Gold Sponsorship $1,000
Silver Sponsorship $500
Bronze Sponsorship $250
All Sponsorship levels include:
*Special acknowledgment of your sponsorship during the event
*Listing on the SSPP website, HSA website, and Crusader Times
Silent Auction Items Needed
Individuals / Families are needed to support the fundraising efforts for the Roaring 20’s event. Click the link below to sign up to contribute a business connection, service, or item to our Silent Auction!
The HSA will be in touch with you to coordinate.
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Join us on Tuesday, March 8th at 7 pm for a virtual HSA Meeting. Zoom link and call for questions will be sent out via the March 4th Principal Post.
Krista Kapczynski from the CCIU will join us to discuss anxiety in ourselves and our children and how to overcome it.
Anxiety presentation followed by HSA news and school updates.
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Please join us on Saturday, March 19th from 12-2 for a relaxed lunch at Sly Fox Taphouse in Malvern.
Let the kids play outside in the Grove while we catch a game with great company!
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On Monday, March 28th, our 6th-8th grade classes will be participating in Operation Easter Basket along with the local service organization, Partners in Outreach.
We invite you to help fill baskets by donating packs of standard playing cards! Bins will be outside of school from Tuesday, March 1st through Friday, March 18th.
Thank you for your generosity!
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Roaring 20's Spring Auction |
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The HSA’s Roaring 20’s Fundraiser planning is in full swing!
Did you know there are many ways to help this event be one to remember?
Please consider giving some time to support our students! Volunteer Here
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Operation Backpack for Grades K-2 has been postponed until the 2022/23 school year.
Stay tuned for other service opportunities for our youngest students to complete this year.
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Our 2021-2022 Annual Fund Together in Faith Campaign is underway and thanks to donations made on Giving Tuesday we are off to a strong start for reaching our goal of $175,000. The school relies on the Annual Fund to provide the financial resources necessary for our day-to-day operations. With 370 students attending SSPP, that's 370 reasons to make a gift today to the Annual Fund! Thank you in advance for your generous support! |
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Clothing and More Donation Drive |
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This year's clothing donation drive will take place on April 6th. As you start spring cleaning, please save your donations for this annual event brought to you by our 8th Grade.
Thank you in advance!
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Love to Read and Want to Meet Up with SSPP Parents? |
March 23: The People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
April @ 21 PM: Moloka'i by Alan Brennert

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Thank you to our alumni from the Class of 2021 who took the time to come back to SSPP and agreed to share their feelings about Saints Peter and Paul for this new video that will be up on the website shortly. Thank you to videographer, Robin Gilmore, for all of his help with this project. |
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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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Calling all dads! You are invited to join other men of our parish to Into the Breach which starts this Monday (March 7) at 7 PM. The program helps answer the question, What does it mean to be an authentic Catholic man in today’s world?
To learn more about the six-week journey Into the Breach and to register, go to this page on our parish website. A trailer video can be viewed here.
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Varsity Boys Regional Team Finishes 2nd in AoP |
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Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Regional Basketball team for winning the first-ever Region 17 Championship! The boys went on for a successful run in the Archdiocesan championship, finishing second overall in the AoP. What a fabulous ride! |
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Varsity and JV Girls Parish Teams Finish Strong |
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Varsity Girls Parish team placed second overall in Region 17. Congratulations! |
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JV Girls Parish team also had an outstanding season, finishing second overall in Region 17. |
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Good Day Crusaders!
As we begin to wrap up our winter sports, it is time to start thinking about spring sports. This spring, we will be offering:
Lacrosse - Girls Only. Grades 5/6 and 7/8. Need coaches for both age groups.
Track and Field - Boys and Girls. Grades K-8.
Some information on our track program:
Track and field season is a short few weeks away! K-8 parish boys and girls. No experience required! Practices are typically T/Th, 5:45-7/7:15 p.m. @ Peirce MS and occasionally at Henderson High School. Meets will begin end of March on Sundays except for a few, and are typically at Bishop Shanahan HS starting 1 p.m. and lasting until 4:30 p.m. Region, Area and Archdiocese Championships fill out the rest of the season ending late May or early June. Head Coach Michael Nichter will run the program and can be reached for questions at either michael.nichter@comcast.net or 484-343-4064.
Baseball - Boys only. Grades 5/6 and 7/8. Looking for coaches for 5/6 level. Need coaches for both age groups.
We are also exploring the start of a softball team. If interested, please reach out to Joe.Rodia@chesterbrookacademy.com
Registration will close on March 5th. We will evaluate our registrations and make decisions for our team and sports.
To register: https://identity.sportssignup.com/Account/Login
Thank you for supporting our programs and helping grow our SSPP community.
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Please click on the 2019-2020 GIF to link to our school's Annual Report |
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Just a friendly reminder.
Please take a moment to support SS Peter and Paul School and our students.
Click on our school link. Even if you fill one prescription it will help us raise funds. Please forward and share.
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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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