Important Dates
Saturday, August 29
Protecting God’s Children, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Morris Hall
Monday, September 7
NO SCHOOL – Labor Day Holiday
Thursday, September 10
Early Dismissal 11:15 a.m. Teacher’s will attend Diocesan Regional Meeting
Friday, September 11
Fr. John’s Birthday
Monday, September 14
Iowa Basic Test Skills – 9/14 – 9/18 (grades 3, 5, 7 & 8 only)
Monday, September 14
Protecting God’s Children, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Morris Hall
Friday, September 18
SSPP has full day of school. No Bus Service (Unit 10 Institute Day)
Friday, September 25
Bake Sale: Kindergarten & 7th grades
Protecting God’s Children (PGC) Classes
ANY parent/grandparent/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 2 sessions early this fall. PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE TO SIGN UP 345-4343
Saturday, 8/29, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Morris Hall Monday, 9/14, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Morris Hall
The following area sessions are listed on the diocesan website (www.dio.org), under Safe Environment Program.
St. Paul’s, Highland, 9/3, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
St. Paul’s, Highland, 10/1, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
St. Paul’s, Highland, 11/5, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Fr. McGivney News
Dedication for the new Catholic High School will be held Sunday, August 30 at 2:30 pm.
Fr. John’s Birthday
Fr. John will celebrate his birthday on Sept. 11th. I will be collecting student donations for a gift for him from the students. You can send the money in an envelope marked Fr. John to the office.
School Service
As part of our student service to the community, we will have food drives throughout the year. Next week, we will be asking for donations of Fruit Cups, Granola bars, and Peanut Butter/Jelly for the SOS Soup Kitchen. These items are placed into lunch bags for a lunch the day after the Soup Kitchen. Students will receive a dress down day pass for a donation. One donation per family will get each student in that family a dress down day pass.
Vote for SSPP
The St. Louis Post Dispatch and Suburban Journals are holding a Best of Collinsville Vote! SSPP is in several categories in the community section. Here is the link to vote: stltoday.secondstreetapp.com/l/Best-of-Collinsville-2015 Winners will be announced in the Madison County Suburban Journal on October 21, 2015.
Non-Discriminatory Policy
Ss. Peter and Paul School admits students of any race, color, sex, nationality and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarships, athletic and/or other school administrated programs.
Auction News
Preparations for this year’s school auction are happening now!! Please save the date (11/14/2015) for this fun event. Official invitations will arrive in September.
All contributions are much appreciated, including those from businesses you frequent, employers, family members, neighbors, etc. Business ads for the printed program are also available for purchase. In this week’s Friday folder, please find a copy of the auction letter & donation form that can be used for the purpose of gathering donations.
If you have not already been contacted, you will soon receive a message from your classroom’s basket coordinator regarding your class basket. Each grade will prepare a themed basket for the auction. Please watch for this message and remember to lend your support. More updates will follow-please stay tuned-thank you.
Inserts in Today’s Friday Folders
Altar Server Schedule (5-8)
Back to Stinging Order Form
Basketball Registration (4-8)
Family Mass Volunteers (4-8)
Applebee’s Free Kid’s Meal (PK-6)
Soccer Shirt Order Form
Auction Save The Date (Oldest/Only)