We hope that you enjoyed a lovely Easter weekend!
Christine Cowan, one of our fourth grade teachers, has
decided to resign her position at the end of this school year. Mrs. Cowan is looking for more work/life
balance while her children are so young and will be seeking a part-time
position for the near future. We hate to
lose her but do understand her priorities.
Johanna Russell has been selected for the part-time ECC Physical
Education position. Ms Russell has a
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and a Master’s degree in Early
Childhood Education. She brings
experience in teaching, and not just PE, from preschool through high
school. Mrs. Shurtleff will be teaching
our first through fourth grade students next year and Mr. Kurt will continue
his work with fifth through eighth graders.
Our In Harmony choir will perform at Crown Center and
Bishop Spencer Place this afternoon!
They will demonstrate their enthusiasm for and talent in singing and
will represent our school well. Mrs.
Everly is their teacher and Ms. Meli assists.
Parents of kindergarten
students are invited to preview first grade on Tuesday morning, April 22 or
Wednesday, April 23 from 9:00 – 10:00.
First grade students will be engaged in their regular morning work which
we invite you to observe. Teachers will
not be able to converse with parents, because of their teaching
responsibilities, but Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Abio will be available outside the
classrooms to answer any questions you might have. We recognize that the transition into a new
division is not only a change for students but for our families too. As always,
parents are also welcome to join us for chapel in the first floor commons that
morning.
Tomorrow
Night! Tuesday, April 22nd - Technology
and Your Child for parents with students in ECC-3rd grade
at 6:30pm. Drs. Kevin and Natasha Burgert will
address the challenges of parenting in the online space. They will describe sites commonly used
by our children, discuss health consequences that arise from unrestricted or
unmonitored internet use and finally, suggest practical ways to guide and
monitor your child's online life. (There will be another session for parents
with students in 4th-8th grade on Tuesday, May 6th at 6:30pm.)
Parents of second grade
students are invited to preview third grade on Wednesday, April 23 from 9:30 –
10:30. Mrs. Jones will be in the
commons area to answer any questions you might have.
World Culture Night, an evening of fun, facts, and food
from around the world that is created and presented by our eighth graders, is
this Thursday evening, April 24, from 4:30 – 6:00. The students dress in costumes and prepare
food representative of the country they have selected. Be sure to ask them facts about their
country, if you come to share the experience.
Our third floor classrooms and commons area are transformed for this
international experience. Mr. Stewart is
their teacher.
The Fourth Grade Showcase is also this Thursday evening
at 7:00 p.m. in the north wing multipurpose room. The students have worked hard to bring a
program of music to their parents and guests that will be a fun, memorable
experience. Mrs. Everly will be
directing the students.
Chapel services will be a little different this week in
order to celebrate Easter Eucharist with our 3rd through 8th
grade students.
·
Thursday, April 24th – Toddler
through second grade has a special chapel in the church sanctuary
·
Friday, April 25th – Eucharist Chapel
for 3rd – 8th grade students
·
Feed The Need – Friday, April 25th –
This is an opportunity for students to bring items for our food pantry. Our younger students are welcome to bring
their contributions on either Thursday or Friday. Thank you for your support!
Community
Learning Center Events are coming! Please Join Us!
Monday, April 28th - Sun Safety and Healthy
Nutrition 4:30pm
Learn helpful information about
how we can protect our children from the damaging effects of the sun and still
be able to enjoy outdoor activities. AND Learn nutrition
information and resources to help our students develop lifelong healthy eating
habits. Head into summer armed with information and solutions for keeping
ourselves and our children healthy and safe.
Protective and attractive hats
with the St. Paul’s logo will be on display for purchase.
RSVP with Linda van
Thullenar at Lvan@speds.org.
Childcare available $15.
Did You Know?
• Up to 90% of the visible changes commonly attributed to
aging are caused by the sun.
• There is NO safe tan. A tan is the skin’s
response to injury caused by UV exposure.
• Skin Cancer accounts for approximately one half of all
cancers in the US.
• 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their
lifetime.
• Your risk of melanoma is greater if you have fair skin,
blonde or red hair, and blue or green eyes
• Your risk of melanoma more than doubles after 5
sunburns in childhood.
• Many kids aren't hungry for breakfast because they snack
at night
• Kids mimic their parent's behavior, so make it a habit to
sit down and eat breakfast with your kids every morning.
• Want your family to have healthy hearts? Start with the
family dinner table. Not only do most adults consume too much sodium, most kids
do as well.
• When parents fail to plan weekly meals, it increases
stress at the dinner time hour and inadvertently decreases variety.
• If the kitchen is open all day and night, your child will
not understand that eating happens on a structure, with intervals between meals
and snacks for other activities. Children learn to graze, overeat and lose the
sense of appetite regulation.
• Having moderate exposure to sweets, for example, in the
home allows your child to balance them in the real world. Don't make foods
"off limits," rather have them as special treats for special
occasions or manage them in a way that creates moderate exposure.
Dr. Amy Nopper and Dr. Margo Humenczuk are looking
forward to sharing their knowledge with us on these important topics!
Congratulations
to our eighth grade students who have been recognized with scholarship
opportunities at the schools to which they were accepted!
Zachary T received an Ignatian Scholarship to Rockhurst High
School for his 98 percentile score on the High School Placement Test (HSPT).
Will P was also recognized by RHS for scoring a 99 percentile on the HSPT, but
he has decided to attend Pembroke Hill.
St. Teresa’s Academy Alumnae
Scholarship, awarded to students scoring in the 95-98 percentile on the HSPT,
was give to: Natalie K and Caroline S.
Pembroke Hill awarded the following scholarships:
Ella L: Raymond B. White Scholarship
Caroline S: Raymond B. White Scholarship
Will P: Headmaster's Scholarship
Roy W: Headmaster's Scholarship
The RB White Scholarships are awarded each year to two, new,
incoming ninth grade students who achieved high scores on the admissions test,
have exemplary academic records and have received excellent recommendations
from their current teachers. These scholarships are renewable through
graduation. Our students received both
of these awards!
The Headmaster's Scholarships are awarded to new students
entering grades six through nine. These scholarships are awarded based on high
levels of achievement on the admissions tests, strong academic records and
excellent teacher recommendations. Some are renewable; others are for one year
only.
REMINDER: No
lunches will be served on Friday, May 2nd, as the cafeteria will be
used for our final 50th Anniversary Celebration – The Pillars of
St. Paul’s Luncheon.
Blood Drive: The Community Blood Center will host a Blood Drive in the St.
Paul’s Gym on Friday, May 16th from noon – 4:30. May 16 is a St.
Paul’s Spirit Day—show your giving spirit and register to donate
today! Anyone who registers to donate at our Blood Drive will
receive a coupon for a “Buy One, Get One Admission Free” to Schlitterbahn Water
Park. Register for your donation appointment at www.savealifenow.org, enter Sponsor
Code: stpauls.
