Important Dates
Saturday, April 23
Young Author’s Conference
Sunday, April 24
Confirmation at 10:30 a.m. Mass
Monday, April 25
1st Grade Field Trip
Tuesday, April 26
2nd Grade Field Trip
PGC Class, 6:30-9:30 p.m. in Morris Hall
Wednesday, April 27
7th Grade Field Trip
Thursday, April 28
5th Grade Field Trip
Friday, April 29
5th Grade Retreat
Last day for SchoolKidz Supply Orders
Soccer Registration is due now
Buzzy Photo orders are due now
Sunday, May 1
First Communion 1 p.m.
Tuesday, May 3
Spring Fine Arts Festival 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 6
Student of the Month after Mass
Saturday, May 7
State Solo and Ensemble Contest
Monday, May 9
PK Field Trip
Wednesday, May 11
Papa John’s Pizza Night
8th grade last day
Friday, May 13
SSPP Golf Tournament
Monday, May 16
8th Grade Graduation, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 18
4th Quarter ends
last day of school, dismissal at 11:15 a.m.
SSPP ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT – SCHOOL FUNDRAISING EVENT
To: ALL School Families – Golfers & Non-Golfers
What: SSPP 17th Annual Golf Tournament & Evening of Fun
When: Friday, May 13, 2016 Where: Stonewolf Golf Club – Fairview Heights, IL
Why: Money raised goes directly to our school – Meets our Fundraising Goal
How: Check out the link on our school website for details: www.sspeter-paulschool.org/golf-tournament
• Register for Golf – 4 person scramble and recruit other golfers
• Attend the evening – dinner, entertainment, silent auction
• Help raise money through obtaining sponsors and donations for silent auction
KEITH URBAN 6/3/16 CONCERT RAFFLE
Winner will be drawn at SSPP Golf Tournament – Do NOT need to be present to win…$5/1 or $10/3 entries. Two AWESOME seats – Center Stage!! Share with friends and family. Feel free to request extra entry forms. Collect entries and submit to school office by 5/12/16.
OPPORTUNITY
Looking for a person (or 2) to volunteer to shadow/co-chair our Golf Scramble Event on 5/13/16. This is our school’s 2nd largest fundraiser. This is our 17th year hosting the event. We are able to raise funds, while having a very fun day! If you are interested, please fast direct Renee Crowder or call 918-9213.
REMINDER
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.
SSPP will be holding a session on Tuesday, April 26, 6:30-9:30 p.m. in Morris Hall
April 22, 2016 Backpack News Ss. Peter & Paul School Page 2 of 2
NOW AVAILABLE
Class Art Projects for Sale – Spring 2016 (K-4th grade only this year)
Kdg: Angel Photo Frame $20, 1: Praying Hands $20, 2: Coiled Clay Bowl $15, 3: Mosaic Clay Pot $20,
4: Family Photo Coasters (Set of 4) $20 Stop by the office to purchase your child’s art project!
Speech Meet Results
Congratulations to the following students who competed in St. Mary’s Edwardsville’s Speech Meet this past Saturday: Ellie Scheller 1st place, Frannie Traubitz 1st place, Elizabeth Rauk 1st place, Chloe Oberkfell 2nd place, Audrey Traubitz 1st place, Katelyn Walker 1st place, Devon Silhavy 2nd place, Lucy Montgomery 1st place
LOST & FOUND
Please stop by the office to retrieve your student’s items. Next week Friday 4/29, all will be donated.
May Maid Events
Candy Sales every Friday during school lunch. Items are $.50 to $1.
Tickets for the May Maid Dance are $2 if purchased prior to the event (See Dakota Shaver or Matthew Wilde or during candy sale). Tickets are $3 on the day of the dance May 7, 2016.
Mouse Races, Friday, April 22, Time 6-10pm, at the Polish American War Veterans Hall-Caseyville
Contact Maria Bieser 593-2531 or Georgia Wilde 514-1975 for more information
$15 per person or $25 per couple, food, prizes, 50/50 , Roulette Wheel. Bring your own snacks. Cash bar
Dine at Fire-N-Smoke, Troy, on April 25th from 4 to 9 p.m. You must present the flyer sent on Fast Direct for a portion of your purchases to go towards Dakota’s May Maid run. Dine in or carry out orders! Thank you for your support!
Father McGivney Drama Dept
Father McGivney’s Drama Department will present “You Can’t Take It With You” on Friday, April 22 at
7 p.m. and Saturday, April 23 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $2 per person or $5 per family. Come out and support a few of our SSPP alumni who will participate in the production!
Maryville YMCA
Healthy Kids Day® at CMT YMCA in Maryville is Saturday, April 30th from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be more than 20 vendors with activities and games for all to enjoy. Call 346-5600 for more information.
BAND
Please check the new band schedule carefully as some lessons are on Monday next week.
Friday Folder
SchoolKidz Supply Kit Reminder
Band Schedule
Summer Art Program (K-3)
Camp Invention (K-5)
Collinsville High School Camps (K-8)
Spiritual & Corporal Works of Mercy (oldest/only)
Six Flags Raffle