April 17, 2019 Backpack News

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER! 
Thursday, April 18 Holy Thursday (Mass of the Lord’s Supper) 7 p.m. NO SCHOOL 
Friday, April 19 Good Friday Service 3 p.m. NO SCHOOL 
Saturday, April 20 Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil, 8 p.m. 
Saturday, April 21 Easter Sunday 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 
Monday, April 22 Easter Monday, NO SCHOOL 
Tuesday, April 23 Classes resume, 5th & 6th Grade Field Trip, 
Track Meet at Althoff Catholic High School 
Wednesday, April 24 Student Council sponsored Dress Down Day (more info below!) 
Thursday, April 25 7th Grade Field Trip 
Friday, April 26 1 p.m. May Crowning, Grandparents Day 
Saturday, April 27 Track Meet at CHS, Young Authors Conference, 
School Choir sings at 4:30 p.m. Mass 
Monday, April 29 Kindergarten & 1st Grade Field Trip 
Wednesday May 1 Dad’s Mass 8:15 a.m., Conference Track Meet at CHS 
Thursday, May 2 4th Grade Track & Field Jamboree 
Friday, May 3 8th Grade Class Trip, 2nd Grade Field Trip 
Saturday, May 4 Hornet Dance Camp, 8 a.m. – noon in the gym 
State Solo and Ensemble Contest 
Monday, May 6 Preschool Field Trip
Tuesday, May 7 Student of the Month after 8:15 a.m. Mass 
Spring Fine Arts Festival 6:30 p.m. 
Wednesday, May 8 Papa John’s Pizza Night (SSPP earns up to 20% of your purchase!) 
Preschool Ice Cream Social 6:30 p.m. 
Thursday, May 9 Rosary 12:30 p.m., Last Day of 8th Grade, 
Kindergarten Celebration 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall 
Friday, May 10 Golf Tournament 

SSPP GOLF OUTING 
Our Annual Golf Outing this year is being held on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Stonewolf Golf Club in Fairview Heights, IL. All proceeds go directly to the school, providing resources to keep our school a top parochial school in the Metro East! In fact, the annual golf outing is one of our largest fundraisers! 

We ask that you please consider supporting our great school by becoming a sponsor, making a donation, or entering a team in the tournament. Fill out the form and return it to the school office, or complete your sponsorship and/or registration on the school website at sspeter-paulschool.org/golf-tournament. 

Scrip News (www.shopwithscrip.com) 
For a limited time, some of your favorite brands are offering low-denomination physical gift cards, 
perfect for teacher appreciation and grad parties. The gift cards will be available until May 24, while 
supplies last. 

Amazon-$10, Applebee’s-$10, Barnes & Noble-$5, Blimpie-$5, Cold Stone Creamery-$5, CVS-$10 
Olive Garden-$10, Home Depot-$10, IHOP-$10, Outback-$10, Panera-$5, Red Lobster-$10, Regal-$10 
Safeway-$10, Starbucks-$5, Target-$10, Taco Bell-$5, Walmart-$10

Protecting God’s Children (PGC) Classes: 
ANY parent/guardian who may coach, want to be a field trip chaperone, classroom helper (room parent), playground supervisor or lunch helper MUST complete the Protecting God’s Children program plus have a Background Check processed. This is in accordance with the Safe Environment policy of the Springfield Diocese. We may be contacting you to resubmit a background check as they are good for only 5 years. 

The following area PGC sessions are listed on the diocesan website (www.dio.org): 
May 2, 2019 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm @ St. Paul, Highland 
May 7, 2019 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm @ St. Boniface, Edwardsville 

**If you were sent a PGC/Background Check renewal form, please return it to the school office as soon as possible. Thanks!** 

Inserts in today’s Friday Folders: Band Schedule, Church Bulletin, Elite FT flyer, Graduation Dinner Invitation (8 only), Iowa Test Results (3-8)