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The first week of school has gone very well. We are moving toward that “normal” school routine. However, nothing is just normal or ordinary here at SSPP. We have extraordinary students, staff, and parents and it shows every day! We have experienced some growing pains with adding the 4th and 5th graders to the chromebook era. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to learn together. If you experience any issues, please contact the teacher and we will look for a solution.
In order to update our School Messenger system, we need your help. If you have changed or added a phone line for emergency contact, please change it on your Fast Direct page. Then, contact the office and let us know of the change. Remember that you can have calls on multiple lines for School Messenger messages.
Keep using our school website (www.sspeter-paulschool.org). We will continue to keep improving it. Special thanks to Ryan Klaas for his work in managing the site. I encourage you to go to Fast Direct through the website. Our Google standing has increased due to the use of our website. We are also planning to increase our Facebook efforts.
Don’t forget the Back-to- School BBQ on Sunday after 10:30 Mass. The students will receive a dress down day pass for attending. Due to the parking shortage, the festivities will move to the cafeteria for this year. It is Catechetical Sunday and the staff will receive a special blessing for their special ministry. It is also Soccer Sunday with team pictures after the 10:30 Mass. A detailed time schedule will be in the Backpack News tomorrow.
It is not too early to get ready for the annual auction. Donations can be dropped off at the school or parish office. In the last two years, our profit has allowed us to freeze tuition. The Raise Your Paddle money was essential in purchasing the Chromebook technology currently being used. Our plan is to use the profits this year to expand our digital textbook offerings and replace our Science and Social Studies programs. If you can help in any way, at any amount of time, talent, or treasure, WE NEED YOU!
Our soccer players are allowed to wear their uniforms or clinic shirts to school on the days of games. The kindergarteners can wear theirs on Fridays. Students who play football for the Jr. Kahoks may also wear their uniforms on game days.
Please review the uniform code, especially sock, shoes, and shorts. I have noticed some very short shorts. Students may not wear dress shoes; that includes boat shoes or loafers. Also, students must always wear socks. Socks may be knee, calf, or ankle length. Footies or socks that only cover the toes and sole are not considered socks. If you can’t see any part of the sock without removing the shoe, it is not allowed. If your student has purchased high top athletic shoes, they may be asked to show their socks. Picture day and dress down days have special provisions. If you are unsure, you can always ask the office.
Just a reminder that all kindergarteners and sixth grade students must have a current physical with shot records in the office by October 15th. This year there are no exemptions. Any student in those grades without a current physical cannot attend any Illinois school after Oct.15th until a form is made current. Contact Marianne in the office if you have any questions.
Thank you for all of your prayers for my brother-in- law. My sister and nephews are doing well.
Kudos: Mrs. Wilde’s daughter, Danielle, was featured in the Troy Times-Tribune. Danielle is a sophomore soccer player for Mo. Baptist University and she led the team in assists last year.
DROP-OFF and PICK-UP
Thank you for your cooperation with the new system. I am pleased with the overall execution. After this next week, I will be tweaking the system slightly. Please continue to follow the guidelines that you received at the beginning of school. I am asking that you do not park on Morrison from Johnson to Clay. We are trying to keep sight lines clear and keep access to the construction site open.
CAFETERIA
Debbie Rukavina has resigned effective Friday, August 19th due to family reasons. We are grateful for her delicious meals and faithful service. The cafeteria will be closed until a resolution is reached. Students will need to bring a sack lunch until further notice. We will provide milk for 50 cents. I am currently working on a solution and I am hopeful that this will be short term. We will have a very simple lunch for those students who forget their lunch, if you cannot get it to them before 11 a.m.