COMMUNICATION
EMERGENCY CLOSING OF SCHOOL
It is the policy of SS. Peter and Paul to close school when Collinsville Unit 10 closes for extreme weather conditions or for some other emergency. If Unit 10 is not in session, the Principal of St. John Neuman and I will make the decision.
School closings will be listed on channels 2, 4, and 5. Additionally, parents will be called by the School Reach System for notification.
Please do not call the school or parish office for this information.
BULLYING POLICY
(STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM)
The purpose of the policy is to give students, parents, staff and the community at large a clear statement concerning the school’s stand against violent behavior and the consequences that will follow violation of the policy.
Objectives
To ensure the safety of students and staff, their property, and the property of the school.
To maintain a safe, supportive, Christian, nurturing, non-punitive school environment highly conducive to learning.
Bullying is not tolerated. PLEASE REFER TO THE STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK FOR COMPLETE POLICY.
MARKET DAY
From September through May, we hold a Market Day fundraiser. Parents may order food items and SSPP receives 10% of the total. An order sheet is sent home in the Friday folder, but you can go online as well at www. Marketday.com. If you have any questions, call the school office or send a Fast Direct.
SCRIP GIFT CARDS
The SCRIP program allows the school to raise funds on your everyday purchases. If you know you are going to make an upcoming purchase, you just purchase a scrip card from the school office prior to your purchase and then redeem your scrip card at the retailer/restaurant/gas station. The school receives from 1%-10% from the cards you purchase. It’s just that easy.
The school office has gift cards for many stores, restaurants, and activities. We keep many in stock or we can order them very quickly (overnight is possible for a large order). Currently, we have the following department store gift cards in the school office available for purchase: Aeropostale, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Cabela’s, Collinsville Sports Store, Dell, Dillard’s, Game Stop, Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Gordman’s, Hallmark, Home Depot, JC Penney, Jo Ann Fabrics, Kmart, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Sears, TJ Max, Marshalls, Toys-R-Us, Walgreens and Wal-Mart.
These gift cards have already been activated and are ready for use. We can order other cards for you that are not in our stock. To see the entire list of cards that are available go to www.glscrip.com
In the near future, you will be receiving additional details and ways to order SCRIP. In the meantime, please feel free to call the office or stop by and make a purchase.
REGIFTERS PARADISE QUARTERMANIA
The staff and faculty of SSPP are sponsoring an upcoming event: QUARTERMANIA, Regifter’s Paradise
*Monday, February 28, 2011 at 6:45 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m) - KC Hall, Collinsville
*Call for reservations (table of 8) 344-5450
*Table Snacks are allowed, no soda or liquor may be brought in - Pulled Pork, Chips and CASH BAR will be available
*50/50 drawing and other games...Suggestion: Bring 2 rolls of quarters for bidding
*Awesome selection of items up for bid include: Flip video camera, 1 night stay at Double Tree with breakfast at Porters, framed artwork, snack gift basket, Cardinal’s memorabilia, and more!
PARISH HOMECOMING INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM - HIP
In an effort to increase participation in the Parish Homecoming the Homecoming Involvement Program has been implemented. The goal of the program is to have all school families actively involved in this Parish fundraiser. The strength of our school community relies heavily on the support and involvement of all the families of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish.
Policy: Each family is required to work one shift at the homecoming or work a total of 4 hours in activities before or after the homecoming.
As planning continues for this year’s Parish Homecoming, you will be receiving specifics on timing and volunteer opportunities.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY4, 2011
Our Catholic School’s Week theme this year is “A+ For America Catholic Schools.”
Thank you in advance for taking your children to Mass this weekend at SSPP. It is important that the parishioners of SSPP see our students. The parish subsidizes every student here at SSPP.
Special thanks goes out to the parents/ guardians/ grandparents who financially support our school. That is certainly a great sacrifice in the current economic climate. I believe that your investment returns a great dividend. Our students learn and live the Good News every day. We don’t mask our Character Ed programs, so as to be politically correct.
We practice fiscal responsibility every day. Our cost to educate is $5500 per student; Unit 10 has an $8337 per student cost. We annually have students in the top ten academically at CHS, as well as those who go to a Catholic high school. We regularly hear from CHS teachers how well our students do in their classes.
We have dedicated faculty and staff who work for an average of 67% less than their counterparts at Unit 10. Our answer for problems in education is dedication, not throw money at it. Of course, we are helped by the concern and efforts of the parents. We strive to be partners in the education and future of our students.
Parents are welcome to attend school events on Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
Enjoy the celebration that is Catholic Schools Week!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Family Mass (10:30) and Pizza Party immediately following Mass in Cafeteria
ALL FAMILIES ARE INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
(Basketball and Volleyball Team Pictures in Gym at 12:30)
Monday, January 31, 2011
Spelling Bee at 1:00 in Gym
Tuesday , February 1, 2011
Class Wars sponsored by Student Council at 1:00 in Gym
Don’t Forget, Wear Your class colors (if not sure, check with your child’s teacher)
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
All-school Mass at 8:15/Back-up day for first two events
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Student Trivia/Dippin Dots & Dress Down Day
Friday, February 4, 2011
Special Friends Luncheon at 11:00 in Gym/Early Dismissal
VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY
Lenten schedule allows for a Valentine’s Day party.
The party will be on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2011.
Your child’s teacher will forward specific details for the party.
OUTSIDE RECESS
It is the policy of SSPP that the students go outside for recess. Students with an existing medical condition that is documented by a physician and on file in the office are exempt. We also make exceptions for students who are not feeling well on a specific day. If the condition is long term, we must have a physician’s note. Please do not send daily notes asking to keep students inside. Our general cut-off to keep all of the students inside for recess is 15 degrees wind chill. Please make sure that the students come to school dressed appropriately.
YEARBOOK
There will be SSPP yearbook for the 2010-2011 school year available to purchase. You should have received the order form in your backpacks last week.
The cost is $20.00 for a standard or $24.00 for a personalized yearbook.
You will need to complete the order form and return with payment by Friday, January 28, 2011 in order to receive a yearbook for your child.
SPRING PICTURE DAY
Spring Picture day will be March 3, 2011. This is an opportunity for a your child to be photographed in the second half of the school year. These pictures are informal and purchasing is optional. Your child may dress casual (dress down day requirements). They will not be included in the yearbook.
CALENDAR
January 30th -February 4th Catholic Schools Week
February 4, 2011 11:00 dismissal Special Friends Luncheon
February 14, 2011 Valentine’s Day Party
February 18, 2011 Early Dismissal for teacher in-service
February 21, 2011 No School -Presidents Day
February 28, 2011 Quartermania, KC Hall
March 3, 2011 Spring Picture Day
March 7, 2011 No School- Casimir Pulaski Day
