Dear Saint Paul School Families and Friends,
Last night we concluded our individual grade level virtual Back to School Nights. If you were unable to make it please reach out to your child’s teacher.
This year we have added a “Study Skills” course with Ms. Barnes to our grade 6 curriculum. This week students assessed the positives of the school year and areas that need individual improvement. I think you will find we have some pretty smart students!
POSITIVES:
· Something that is good is that I learned a lot in the first month
· I loved my first month of middle school, I’m new here and I’m pretty sure if I were still at my last school, it would be really confusing.
· I have made new friends who are very nice.
· I love having more freedom and have awesome teachers.
· I stopped forgetting my books
· I’m getting really good grades
· Social Studies
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT:
· I want to improve my reading
· I need to pay more attention
· To work on math skills
· Planning put projects
· Need to study Spanish more
· Focusing more in class
· Need to work on stop leaving homework to last minute
Next Wednesday, October 7 we will have our first Remote Distance Learning Day for ALL students. As you prepare for the day please refer back to Wednesday’s email – IMPORTANT - Distance “Learning Space” Checklist for October 7
Saint Paul School is currently taking inventory of available technology that may be loaned out and do not guarantee the availability of loaners. This would only be enacted if we have enough to cover all families and in the event of a longer need for a shift to remote learning. Please use the following link to indicate your NEED for technology. As said, this would not be available for next Wednesday. Grade 6-8 students need not be included, as they have school issued Chromebook:
THANK YOU….
We have AWESOME families at Saint Paul School and cannot thank you enough for keeping the faculty and staff well fed.
Weibley Family – Thank you for providing the faculty and staff with burritos, chips and cookies on Thursday!
UPDATES and REMINDERS…
Liturgy – Fr. Nestor has arranged for grade level liturgies at 10:30 am. Unfortunately, these liturgies are only available to teacher and students and will not be livestreamed. Grade 7-8 went on Wednesday and 1-2 yesterday. Upcoming liturgies are schedule for Grade 5-6 on October 8 and 3-4 on October 15. He will continue to add liturgies each month.
Retreats – Classroom teachers are preparing fall retreats for our students.
Family Portal: Student Schedules – Student schedules are now available for viewing within the Student section of the Family Portal.
Middle School Progress Reports – will be emailed home Tuesday, October 6.
Student Council: Grade 5-8 – School Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Brown is preparing students for elections on October 14. Positions include President, Vice President, treasurer, Secretary and Homeroom Representatives.
Feedback from “Better than a Suggestion Box” ….
We want to thank Mrs. Schnorr for being so caring and welcoming!! She has made our transition to St. Paul's a great one! She's been a great support for us throughout the whole process of coming to St. Paul's. We are so grateful for her kindness and help!
TEAM SPS: Embarking on a new adventure together!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Principal
