Thank you to all the bakers, buyers, ticket sellers, booth operators and participants who made our Family Fun Fest such a great success! We were so delighted that the rain stayed away this year and allowed the children to enjoy this special event. Thanks to Brittany Harris and the many volunteers who assisted her in leading this effort. It was a joyful occasion.
The New York Times Magazine this Sunday is the Education Issue. It has several good articles that I would encourage you to read – the lead one being “What if the Secret to Success is Failure?” http://nyti.ms/nLBqp4 I highly recommend this article for your review.
Our eighth graders will be going to the YMCA Camp of the Ozarks, near Potosi, MO, on Tuesday! This very special trip gives the students opportunities for personal and group challenges, to set goals for their last year here, and to enjoy each others’ company for four days and three nights. Mr. van Tullenar, Mr. Stewart, Ms. Glass, Ms. Twyman and I plan to accompany them for this adventure. We return at 4:00 on Friday.
Admissions News: Now is the time to submit sibling and St. Paul’s Church member applications for the 2012-2013 school year! Siblings of current St. Paul’s students and active St. Paul’s church members receive admissions priority until the first Friday of December (Dec. 2nd).
Please contact the admissions office with names and addresses of families who may be interested in attending our annual Open House on Sat., January 7th.
Do you need a St. Paul’s sticker for your car? They are available in the school office.
September Service Club for K-8th students and parents is being held at SPEDS on Tuesday, September 27. Meet in the south building by the brick wall. We will be painting designs on large rocks which we will deliver to our Pocket Park at October’s meeting. We need to know you’re coming. Please e-mail Chaplain Nolan at pbauer@speds.org
Last call for the Middle School Bible Study scheduled to begin at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, September 21. We need two more students to meet the minimum so please to enroll ASAP, if you haven’t already done so (pbauer@speds.org). A number of families have expressed interest but could not participate, due to the timing. If there is a more optimal time for us to consider in the future, please send your suggestions to Chaplain Nolan: pbauer@speds.org
High School Information Night is Thursday, Sept. 29th at 6:00 p.m. It begins in the third floor commons with an explanation of what the school does and recommends for the high school selection process. At 6:30, representatives from area public high schools will visit with students and their parents about their particular school. Eighth graders and their parents considering independent high schools are strongly encouraged to attend.
Feed the Need: Friday, September 30. This is our monthly chapel collection which assists our pantry. All items are appreciated. Don’t forget to send travel-size toiletries and plastic/paper bags, if you have them.
Our half day closing for Faculty Professional Development is Friday, Sept. 30. We will dismiss all classes at noon on that Friday and no lunch will be served.
The Buddy Run is Friday, October 14! This wonderful new tradition at St. Paul's celebrates the Buddy Program while emphasizing the importance of fitness and friendship. Besides the Auction and the Annual Fund, the Buddy Run will be our only fundraiser for the 2011-12 school year. We will not be selling greenery or trash bags. Last year was our first year for the Buddy Run and it was a great success! School spirit and enthusiasm were contagious throughout the day. This year, all children will receive a t-shirt to wear the day of the Buddy Run - they will be distributed in the classrooms. With a donation of $25 per child, students will receive a SPEDS water bottle and be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a SPEDS Prize Pack full of our new Spirit Wear. There are other levels of giving with the opportunity to have your family name printed on the back of the t-shirt. Register your children online today, https://stpeds.ejoinme.org/buddyrun2011 or visit our Buddy Run web page to print out an entry form. Registration closes on September 29th.
Be sure to participate in our Buddy Run Sponsor Days! STUFF, Yogurtini and California Pizza Kitchen will donate 15-20% of all St. Paul’s purchases on a designated day. Simply mention the St. Paul’s Buddy Run or hand them the attached coupon when you pay!
• October 4 - STUFF - mention that you are shopping for St. Paul’s
• October 7 - Yogurtini Buddy Run Sponsor Day - mention St. Paul’s at the register
• October 11 - California Pizza Kitchen Buddy Run Day - click here for the coupon
More reminders and request for volunteers will be coming through your Room Parents. If you have any questions about the Buddy Run, contact Ashley Pindell, aepindell@me.com.
