Backpack News

May 26, 2010

Principal’s Notes         

Well, here it is!  The last day of school!  There is probably no happier day for a student with the exception of graduation day.  We wish our best to our graduating 8th graders.  Our hope for them is that they have a successful future and remain close to the Lord. I’m sure that our seventh grade will be up to the challenge of leadership in August.

Our school continues to face many challenges with each passing year.  Our staff continues to be flexible in meeting the needs of the students.  Contracts for next year have been offered.  Staff assignments will be set after the contracts are returned. 

You can look in the mail for a packet from school the last week of June.  Please fill out the packet and return to school before school, at Open House, or the first day of classes.  Fast Direct will be available most of the summer.  Please update your parent information.

Open House will be held on Monday, August 23rd    from 6:30-8:00.  You may visit the classroom, bring supplies, and familiarize your student with their room.  Homeroom teachers will contact you in August to set up interviews.  These interviews are an important beginning to the school year.  It is a good time to address any concerns for the upcoming year.

Once again, a large number of SSPP alumni graduated with honors from Collinsville High School.  Congratulations to them on continuing a tradition of excellence at SSPP.

May God bless all of you with a restful and safe summer season.  See you in August!

Book Fee

Book fees are now due for families with multiple students.  The cost is $215 per student. The deadline is June 1st. 

Summer Office Hours
Starting on May 27th, the school office will be open from 9:00- noon.  Other times are available by appointment.  If you need to see Mr. Palmer, it is best to call or Fast Direct the office for an appointment.  The office will be closed on May 31st, June 2nd, June 4th, and July 2nd - July 9th.

Don’t forget the Parish Homecoming next week!

SS. Peter & Paul 2010 Homecoming
The SS. Peter & Paul 2010 Homecoming on June 4, 5, & 6 is quickly approaching.  In order to make this event a success many, many workers are needed.  PLEASE contact the following chairperson to volunteer your time.
Set-up and tear down              Dustin Pendall            314-504-8088
I Dood It                                 Sheri Verstraete          741-1747
Jello Shots                               Karie Ashmann           830-5832
Roast Beef & Chicken Dinner   Liz Dalton    345-4660
TICKETS FOR THE DINNERS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH OFFICE.

For the following areas contact Leslie Duff or Vicki Molinar through Fast Direct or email them at sspp@saintspeter-paul.org
Funnel Cakes/Butterfly Fries, Lemon Shake-ups, Information Booth, Ride Ticket Booth

School families reminder:  As a SS. Peter and Paul parish member, in order to be eligible for the Parish Tuition Scholarship, you must work at least 4 hours at the Parish Homecoming to satisfy that portion of the requirement.

Wheelbarrow of Spirits
Workers are still needed for the Wheelbarrow of Spirits at the picnic.  We are especially in need of your donations of spirits and/or 12 packs of beer.  Please send your donation to the school or parish office with attention to Lisa Schrage.  If you need anything picked up or would like to work please Fast Direct Chairperson Lisa Schrage.

“Hornets Nest” Booth
Diona and Derrick Trexler invite you to come check out the new spirit wear at the Hornets Nest Booth during the Homecoming.  Come and see what they have to offer and give them suggestions on what you would like to see in the fall.  They will also be raffling off a HUGE Hornet Spirit Wear basket full of goodies.  All of the purchases made at the “Hornets Nest” will go 100% back to the Parish/School.

Hornet Hustle
GET YOUR RUNNING/WALKING SHOES READY!    It will be Saturday, June 5th starting at 8:00 a.m.  You can also find get information at hornethustle5k.com. 

Market Day.
There will no Market Day sales during the months of June, July and August.  Sales will resume in September.

Recycling
We have stopped collecting ink cartridges and cell phones.  We no longer have a recycling company that will pick them up and recycle them.  We will let you know if another company is found.  Thank you to everyone who sent in their cartridges and phones during this past school year.