Monday Morning Memo

Apologies to Courtney O’Farrell  who served as co-chair with Katie Moreland for the Family Fun Fest.  The two worked hand-in-hand to provide our fun festival and I sincerely apologize for omitting Courtney’s name from  last week’s kudos.

Carpool clarification:  The opening from Walnut St. is meant to be an exit only in the mornings, to allow those wanting to turn left onto Main St. to exit and go to 43^rd St. where there is a light, allowing that left turn.  However, it is being used as an entrance by some parents, causing traffic to get stalled when these drivers attempt to merge with those entering from Main St.  Please drop off your children at the Walnut St. entrance – at the south end by the playground – or come in through the Main St. entrance.

Applications for the 2014-15 school year are now being accepted.  Siblings and Church Members receive priority consideration  if an application is received by Friday, November 8^th.  After this date, all applications will be considered equally.  If you have any questions about the application  process, or if you would like to refer a friend/family member to St. Paul’s, please contact Jill McGee in the Admissions Office (jmcgee@speds.org  816-268-6542), or visit the “Prospective Parents and Students” tab of our web site www.speds.org.

You may access an online application at https://go.speds.org/application

Get ready to get your groove on!  Individual registration for the October 4th Buddy Run is open.  Registration as a supporting sponsor is $25 per student.  This includes a St. Paul's sweatband to show your spirit the day of the run, and each student registered is entered in a raffle to win a St. Paul's Spirit Pack.  Please register by September 30th.  Follow this link to register online!https://stpeds.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/BuddyRun2013/Registration/tabid/484794/Default.aspx  Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsors do not need to individually register their children.  Please note, all students preschool through 8th grade participate in the Buddy Run.  All students toddler through 8th grade receive a Buddy Run t-shirt.  The toddlers will have a special activity with their buddies on October 4th, but they will not attend the Buddy Run as a class.
Parents, we need your help the day of the Buddy Run.  Please follow this link for volunteer opportunities.  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044DAEAD283-volunteers

Enjoy light refreshments while shopping at J. McLaughlin on the Plaza Thursday, October 3rd 10am-3pm.  J. McLaughlin will donate 15% of sales to the Buddy Run if you mention St. Paul's.  See attachment:  http://www.speds.org/file/download/jmclaughlin_flier.pdf

On the day of the run, Chartwell’s is generously donating 50% of the sales of all school lunches ordered to the Buddy Run, as well as donating the hot dogs/buns, chips and cookies.  Refuel your groove with school lunch!  The Buddy Run menu will be grilled, all beef, foot long hot dogs, potato salad, assorted chips, baked beans, orange wedges, and a chocolate chip cookie.

Please Join Us for a Fun and Interactive Discussion About our Kids and Team Sports!

We are looking forward to a community discussion with Bill Severns on Tuesday night at 6:00 PM in the North Wing multipurpose room. Whether you have read Bill’s book, Keepers of the Sandlot, or not, we strongly encourage you to join us.

We have been told by a number of parents in our community to expect a large turnout! So, in order for us to make sure we have adequate seating , please let Linda van Thullenar know that you plan  to attend. She can be reached at Lvan@speds.org.

We hope to see you there!