Backpack News

IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, Nov 21 K & 8 grade Bake Sale
Wed-Fri, Nov 23-25 NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Holiday Break
Wed, November 30 Student Council Sponsored Dress Down Day
2nd Graders First Reconciliation 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec 1 School Advent Reconciliation Service 12:30 p.m.
Friday, December 2 Student of the Month presentations after 8:15 a.m. Mass
Tuesday, Dec 6 Christmas Program 6:30 p.m.
Tues-Thurs, Dec 6-8 Santa’s Kottage Preview/Sell Days
Thursday, Dec 8 All School Mass for Immaculate Conception 8:15 a.m.
Monday, Dec 12 8th Grade Basketball Night
Tuesday, Dec 13 Advent Rosary 1:40 p.m.
Thursday, Dec 15 8th Grade field trip to the Fabulous Fox Theatre
Wednesday, Dec 21 End of 2nd Quarter, No p.m. bus service, 1 p.m. dismissal

Student Council
The Student Council is sponsoring a dress down day on Wednesday, November 30th. Students may dress down (according to handbook guidelines) for $1 or more donation per student.

$236 was collected for the Veteran’s Day Project. Donations have been made to the American Legion and the VFW of Collinsville. Thank you for your support!

The Christmas Star From A Far
Put Christ into the Advent and Christmas Season!! This is the Christian version of Elf on the Shelf. The Christmas Star from Afar encourages children to go on a hunt for their Star, similar to that of the Wise Men. If you would like to see a set, please stop by the parish or school office or after Mass where we will have an open sample. $35 each includes the activity book with a wooden Star, a full wooden nativity scene that matches the artwork of the book, and optional scripture to use throughout the month.

SCRIP Christmas Shopping
Start your Christmas Shopping now & support SSPP School by buying SCRIP cards.
For a full list of retailers, go to www.shopwithscrip.com or visit LouAnne’s Planner page on Fast Direct. To guarantee delivery before Christmas, pre-orders must be received in the school office by December 5th and with payment.

Papa John’s Thank You Special for next week!
Papa John’s wants you to know how thankful we are to be a partner with your school. We know that next week is a short school week and many will be cooking, shopping and traveling which might mean a great pizza offer would be nice to have. How about 50% off all regular price pizzas, available online? Use Promo Code: DM50

Fr. McGivney Events:
Early Decision Deadline: December 15
Interested in attending Father McGivney Catholic High School? Apply online before December 15th to qualify for a one-time $500 tuition credit and receive priority consideration for financial assistance if your FACTS application is completed by March 31st. Who is Qualified? All 8th graders enrolling in Father McGivney for the 2017-2018 school year are eligible for the tuition credit and priority consideration for financial assistance. You must complete your application by December 15th to qualify.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP SSPP SCHOOL:

SHOPWITHSCRIP.COM SSPP Enrollment Code: 16CABCL39324
Additional questions, call the school office at 344-5450.

SCRIP:
The school office carries a variety of scrip cards and can order almost anything. Go to www.glscrip.com or www.shopwithscrip.com for the complete list. The school receives different percentages back on each card purchased. If you know you’ll be shopping at a specific store (ie shopnsave, etc) or dining at a specific restaurant (ie olive garden, etc), or paying your store charge (ie kohl’s, etc), please think about purchasing them from school. Thanks for your support!

SCHNUCKS E-SCRIP CARD:
If you don’t have one, contact the school office and we will get one to you. You only have to have them scan it at the time of your checkout – That’s it! Pretty easy, isn’t it?

Inserts in today’s Friday Folders: December Lunch Menu, Band Schedule, Altar Server Schedule, Jr. High Youth Group Schedule (7&8 only) & Permission Slip, Santa’s Kottage