September 14, 2018 Backpack News

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER! 
Friday, Sept 14 Yankee Candle Fundraiser begins
Sunday, Sept 16 3rd grade Confirmation meeting after 10:30 a.m. Mass (Fellowship Hall)
Friday, Sept 21 SSPP ½ Day, Bus service is available, Unit 10 has ½ day
Thursday, Sept 27 Lifetouch Yearbook Pictures
Friday, Sept 28 Yankee Candle Fundraiser ends
Saturday, Sept 29 Kindergarten Parent & Kids Enrichment Day,
Choir sings at 4:30 p.m. Mass
Monday, Oct 1 No School, Teachers attend Diocesan Adult Enrichment Conference
Wed-Fri, Oct 3-5 Book Fair
Friday, Oct 5 Student of the Month presentation after 8:15 a.m. Mass
Blessing of the Animals 1:40 p.m.
Unit 10 has no school, No bus service
Monday, Oct 8 Columbus Day, No School
Friday, Oct 12 End of 1st Quarter, 5th Grade Retreat

Yankee Candle Voluntary Fundraiser 
Information on our Fall Fundraiser is included in your student’s Friday Folders today. SSPP will receive 40% back on every $1 spent. Please make checks payable to SSPP. Fundraiser begins 9/14 and ends 9/28.

Lifetouch Yearbook Pictures, Thursday, September 27th:
Picture Day Regulations:
Students may wear any type of outfit that is appropriate for a Catholic grade school. Skirt length may not be shorter than 2” above the knee. Skirts and blouses may not be revealing. Slacks may not be skin tight. Students may wear dress shoes. Flip-flops, open-backed shoes, Crocs and boots are not allowed. Boots may NOT be worn in school on any day, including non-uniform days and picture days.
UNACCEPTABLE: short skirts, short shorts, skin tight clothing of any type, unhemmed shorts, boxer-type underwear shorts, hooded sweatshirts, sweat pants, baggy or wide leg jeans, tank tops, midriffs, halters, spaghetti strap tops, low-cut blouses or dresses, shorts below the knee, T-shirts with inappropriate pictures or messages. Ripped clothing may not be worn to school on any day, including non-uniform days.

IN ADDITION:
1) IF DRESS SHOES ARE WORN, STUDENTS SHOULD BRING ATHLETIC SHOES TO
CHANGE INTO. A COMPLETE CHANGE OF CLOTHES IS NOT ALLOWED.
2) IF YOU ARE UNSURE IF A PIECE OF CLOTHING IS IN COMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE TO DISCUSS IT WITH THE PRINCIPAL OR BRING IT IN FOR INSPECTION PRIOR TO WEARING.

FRIDAY FOLDERS! 
As many may have noticed, the Friday Folders this year are going home with the oldest/only student in a family. Thank you to those who have returned them promptly! The Friday Folders are due back to school the next school day.

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.

SSPP will be holding sessions. PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE at 618-345-4343 TO SIGN UP
Saturday, September 22, from 9 a.m. to noon at Morris Hall

These area sessions are listed on the diocesan website (www.dio.org), under Safe Environment Program:
Sept 19, 2018 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, St. Boniface, Edwardsville, Registration Contact: 618-656-6450

YOUTH GROUP NEWS: 
Youth Group is sponsoring a collection for the Feast of St. Vincent De Paul. We are asking that each classroom contribute the following items: Preschool: Shampoo, Kindergarten: Conditioner,
1st grade: Toilet Paper, 2nd grade: Paper Towels, 3rd grade: Dish Soap, 4th grade: Toothpaste,
5th grade: Body Soap, 6th grade: Deodorant, 7th grade: Tooth Brush, 8th grade: Mouth Wash

On Thursday, September 27, the Feast of St. Vincent De Paul, the youth group will collect all items from the classrooms to take over to the St. Vincent De Paul pantry in Morris Hall.

Thank you for everyone’s help in serving our community! Meagan VandeRiet, 618-789-5065

Tennis Clinic 
CHS Tennis Team is sponsoring a FREE tennis clinic for anyone who is interested and is currently in K-8 grades. The event will be held on Saturday, September 29, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the CHS tennis courts. To register, please contact Coach Sleeper at rsleeper@cusd.kahoks.org

SHOP N SAVE 
The Collinsville Shop N Save has closed. You may still visit the stores located in Edwardsville, Granite City and Belleville. Please think about coming to the school office to purchase $25 or $100 scrip gift cards. SSPP receives a percentage back on each card. More information about our scrip program will be coming soon!

Inserts in today’s Friday Folders: 
Band Schedule, Church Bulletin, Cardboard City (6,7,8), Yankee Candle Fundraiser, Kindergarten Day of Enrichment, Lifetouch Picture Form, Auction Invitations, Auction Donor Forms, ABC Attendance form for 9/21, Mid-Quarter Report Cards (1-8), Sacramental Order Timeline