St. Paul Parochial School
Weekly Newsletter
~ May 26, 2010 ~

REGISTRATION FOR 2010-2011… is underway. Please return your forms as soon as possible. If you are not planning to return to St. Paul Parochial, please let us know as soon as you can. Thank You!

NEW K/1 TEACHER…We are pleased to announce that Ms. Jenny Benson will be our new K/1 teacher. She worked as a long-term substitute for Mrs. Merrill for 3 months in 2008. Ms. Benson graduated from Heritage Christian High School in Hillsboro and received her Bachelor of Science
degree in elementary education from George Fox University. She has experienced our day-to-day operations in a variety of grades and already knows many of our students. We will be very fortunate to have her on staff.

SCRIP NEWS… A new shipment of gift cards has been ordered. We will have the following available Friday morning. If we don’t have what you need, we can order it. Father’s Day and Graduation is coming soon! Thank you for your support of the Parent’s Club.
5 - $20 Fred Meyer
2 - $50 Fred Meyer
3 - $10 Border
3 - $25 - Thriftway
4 - $50 Safeway
3 - $100 Safeway
5 - $10 Red Robin
2 - $25 Bridgeport
2 - $25 GAP/Old Navy

LIBRARY REMINDER… All library books are due the first week of June.  Please make sure that your student returns all books so we can get the library ready for next year. Thank you!

BOOK CLUB… Tomorrow, May 27th, in the library during the regular lunchtime. Our final Book Club selection for the year is "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull. If your child loves to read ~ we would love to have him/her join our club! All students in 3rd-6th grade are welcome.

ATTENTION BUS RIDERS… Thursday, June 3rd is the last day of bus service.  So, starting Friday, June 4th to the end of our school year, you will need to find alternate transportation for your students. There will NOT be bus
service June 4th – June 14th. NOTE… hot lunch WILL be provided on these days.

PARENT’S CLUB MEETING…next Thursday, June 3rd, 8 AM at the Banker’s Cup.  Be sure to cast your vote for a new vice-president and secretary. Ballot is attached.

BRING IN THOSE BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION…
between now and June 4th. An extra recess will be granted if $37.50 worth of box tops are collected – if $75.00 worth of box tops are collected an extra dress-down day will be granted. PLUS…it is raising money for the school.

OFFICE DEPOT… Did you know that when you are checking out at an Office Depot store, if you give them the school’s ID #70084486, your purchase amount goes towards dollars back to our school. We just received $28.74
that can be used towards purchases for the school at Office Depot. So, write the ID# 70084486 down and use it the next time you shop at Office Depot.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE…WE NEED YOU!! at the St. Paul Fire Hall on Wednesday, June 2nd, from 1:30-6 PM. This is the best gift you could give to anyone. The need is constant and your time and donation are truly appreciated. No appointment necessary. Personal identification required. Individuals under age 16 (with parental consent) are eligible to donate.  There is no upper age limit. Babysitting is available and refreshments will be served. For information contact Mary Ellen at 503-633-8341 or Carol at 503-633-4141.

PARADE FUN… As a fun summer event for our families, we are entering the St. Paul Fourth of July parade as well as Newberg's Old Fashioned Days parade this year! To help plan for these events, we would like to have an idea of how many families may be participating. Please view the parade flier attachment for details. Signing up to participate in the parades does not state your commitment, only your possible interest. Sign up at the front desk or e-mail Amy at mattamypzc@gmail.com

UNIFORM EXCHANGE… Parents! Remember to bring in your kids outgrown uniforms for our uniform exchange. Please make sure they are clean and free of tears and holes. If you are running low on the right size uniforms to last through the year, come and look through the storage
closet. We have all the uniforms sorted by size. Anyone is welcome to take what they may need. ALSO, LOST & FOUND… if your children are missing jackets, sweatshirts or anything please check the lost and found. If not claimed by the end of the school year all items will be donated.

BLANCHET CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL…presents Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland”, Jr. at the Wiegand Arts Center on Friday, May 28th at 7 PM & Saturday, May 29th at 2 & 7 PM. General admission is $5.00 – Students/Senior’s are $3.00.

RECYCLING NEWS… Good job getting in those Campbell Soup Point labels. Mrs. Sloan was able to send in 546 labels and 526 bonus points. Another 546 bonus points will be granted when the labels arrive in Minnesota. Thank you to everyone who brought in labels. Be sure to save your labels over the summer. See the attached Recycle Newsletter and information on new items to recycle.

BRING IN THOSE BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION… between now and June 4th. An extra recess will be granted if $37.50 worth of box tops is collected – if $75.00 worth of box tops is collected an extra dress-down day will be granted. PLUS…it is raising money for the school.

SCHOOL TOOLBOX ORDERS… ARE DUE MAY 27th!
An example ToolBox and related supply flier are out on display in the entrance hall. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to save some money and your time! Any questions, contact Shelly Didway (503) 538-6063.

THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK...