Principal’s Pen – October 20, 2017

Honor Roll Students will be awarded their certificates after the 8:15 Mass on Tuesday, October 24. Apologies for the deviation from the scheduled calendar. We are proud to honor those students who have demonstrated academic success the first quarter!

Parent/Teacher Conference times are next week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We welcome this opportunity to meet with the parents of our students and share their progress! Online schedules are needed by today, Friday, October 20. If you have not had a chance to schedule online, we will be calling you to schedule a time that is available.

Come away to the Islands! Enjoy the evening and raise money for SS Peter and Paul School at Auction 2017 – November 11! Monday, October 23 is the last day to register online. I hope to see you there!

Red Ribbon Week – October 23-27, celebrates the law officers who lost their lives protecting others from the distribution and sale of drugs. We learn to say NO to things that can harm us and as part of Respect Life month, say YES to the gifts that God has given to us. Here is how we plan to celebrate: Students will receive a sticker for each day and a special treat on Tuesday, October 24.

Monday – Oct 23 – “Team Up Against Drugs” – Students may wear Sports jerseys, etc . **and dress code bottoms.
Tuesday – Oct 24 – “I’m Too Cool for Drugs” – wear/bring sunglasses
Wednesday – Oct 25 – “I’m Quite a Character!” – dress as your favorite literary character.**
Thursday – Oct 26 – “Wear Red Day” – students may wear red SSPP shirt/sweatshirt or another red shirt and dress code bottoms.

**Red shirts, character costumes and sport jerseys must adhere to dress code regulations in the handbook.**

Join us on Sunday, October 29th from 6:30-8 p.m. in the church parking lot for TRUNK or TREAT!!!! Welcome to kids up to 8th grade IN COSTUME! If you have a decorated trunk and want to treat, please RSVP to Kelley Gaither @ KELLEYG8R@HOTMAIL.COM or Angie at CEMA292001@YAHOO.COM. A few parking spots are still available but going fast! All vehicles need to arrive by 6 p.m. This is sure to be a SPOOKTACULAR EVENT!!

Fellowship Hosts from our school are needed after Mass for the weekend after Thanksgiving, November 25 & 26 for the 8am and 10:30 Masses. If you can give a few minutes to set up before Mass and about 20-30 minutes after Mass to help that weekend, it would be most appreciated. Contact Mrs. Bodinet if you are available to help. Liz Dalton will fill you in with details but the most important need is a willingness to help and a smile!

8th Grade Shadow Days at McGivney! During the Shadow Day 8th graders will be matched with a McGivney Student ambassador to follow that students’ schedule, meet other students, teachers and be introduced to their school technology . At the end of the day, 8th grade family members will have the opportunity to meet with Mr. Lombardi, McGivney Principal, to talk and ask any questions. Check the Fr. McGivney website for a Shadow Day form to fill out if your 8th grader would like to visit.

Listening is often the greatest gift we can give to our students and to each other.

Mrs. Peg Bodinet
Interim Principal