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St. Paul Parochial School News November 20, 2013

NO BUSSES OR HOT LUNCH…Monday, November 25th – Wednesday, November 27th. Students who ride the bus will need to make alternative transportation arrangements for these days. SPPS has 11 AM DISMISSAL ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH. All students will need to bring a cold lunch on Monday & Tuesday, unless they order Pogy’s or Panda Express for Tuesday. NO SCHOOL on Thursday, November 28th or Friday, November 29th.

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER…is attached.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE VIGIL MASS… sign up is coming home today. If your child is interested in participating, please return the form by December 2nd.

POGY’S SUB/PANDA EXPRESS DAY….Last call to get your Pogy’s or Panda Express order in for lunch on Tuesday, November 26th. Panda Express orders are due on Thursday morning…Make checks out to Panda Express. Pogy’s orders are due by Friday morning…Make checks out to SPPS.

STUDENT COUNCIL EVENTS… CANNED FOOD DRIVE…Remember to bring in your Canned Food Items for the canned food drive benefiting the Newberg Fish now through December. The 7th/8th Graders will be going to the Newberg Fish on Monday, November 25th and taking the items that have already been brought in. Items that are especially needed by Newberg Fish are: Canned Beans, Corn, Fruit, Green Beans, Chili, Tomatoes, Cereal, Crackers, Dried Beans, Flour, Oatmeal, Oil, Peanut Butter, Pork & Beans, Refried Beans, Soup, Tuna, White Rice, Macaroni & Cheese. Donations can be brought to school and put under the pew benches. FUNDRAISER…On Wednesday, November 27th, the student council will be putting on a fundraiser. During the morning, the teachers will be showing The Charlie Brown Thanksgiving movie. During the movie, popcorn will be available. If students would like popcorn during the movie, they can purchase it for $1.00. Please send money with your child on Monday the 25th or Tuesday the 26th. Funds raised will be used by Student Council to sponsor school activities. Thank you for supporting the student council of S.P.P.S! :) READING CONTEST…The student council is putting on a reading contest. Coming home today is the reading log (also attached). Students who would like to participate need to record the date, time read, and get their parent initials on the reading log. The student with the most time read for each grade-level group will receive a prize. The contest begins today and ends on December 10th! Happy Reading!

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION…Let’s remember to keep bringing in those Box Tops. Remember to check all those grocery items you are buying for your holiday cooking/baking. There will be another drive for them after the holidays.

BOOK FAIR ONLINE…Didn't get a chance to fill your wish list at Book Fair?? There is still time....online! Go to http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepagespps - there you will find an expanded book selection to choose from. Send your wish list to family and friends and the order ships free to the school. Hurry this offer is only available until November 26, 2013. DINNER/DANCE/AUCTION…FEBRUARY 1, 2014…."LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, CHILDREN OF ALL AGES....." It's that time again when preparation for our biggest school fundraiser begins. Your auction committee is busy getting details ready for our Dinner, Dance and Auction. All packet holders mark your calendar for December 4th at 7:00 PM for our annual "Packet Holders" meeting. We will be passing out packets and going over details regarding tickets sales and item procurement. If you are curious about this major fundraiser or are new to our school we strongly encourage you to attend this meeting. If you have any questions contact one of your chairpersons. Cori Goughnour @ 503-703-8765 Karen Tuck @ 503-510-6075 Steve Hiller @ 503-209-2712 Brian Hockett @ 503-269-8495

SHOPAROO…Haven’t signed up for Shoparoo yet? Now through the end of December, you can not only capture your grocery type receipts to earn points for SPPS, but also all major department stores (Macys, Nordstroms, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Sears, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy, Game Stop, Radio Shack, Verizon, Apple, Staples, Office Depot, OfficeMax). So, download the Shoparoo app on your smartphone and let the shopping begin!

THE PERFECT GIFT! It doesn’t cost a cent…The St. Paul Fire Department will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 from 1:00-6:30 PM at the St. Paul Fire Hall located at 4233 Church Avenue in St. Paul. No appointment is necessary, personal identification is required. Donors must be 17 years of age; however, a person age 16 may donate with parental consent. There is no upper age limit. Donors must be in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. Babysitting will be available and refreshments will be served. For more information call Carol at 503-633-4141 or Mary Ellen at 503-633-8341. The American Red Cross needs your help at ensure that no patient need goes unmet this holiday season. Blood must be available before it’s needed to help save the lives of accident victims, cancer patients, premature babies, and other people who need this life saving gift. A single blood donation can help save more than one person, but there are hundreds of people who need blood every day, even on the holidays. These people may be your family, friends or neighbors. You can help ensure an adequate blood supply for the holidays and feel great about giving the perfect gift.

ST. PAUL GREEN GRAZERS 4H CLUB…Regular monthly meeting will be on Wednesday, November 20th at 7:00 PM at St. Paul Parochial School. Registration forms are due on November 20th and may be turned in at the meeting. Please contact Pete Brentano for further information or with questions (503-932-2370).

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HIGHLIGHT AWARD WINNERS THIS WEEK… K/1 – Bricen Britten nd 2 Gr. - Sarah Naegeli & Ralph Pohlschneider 3rd/4th Gr. – Michael Hiller 5th/6th Gr. – Hayden Schindler 7th/8th Gr. – Haley Scott

DATES TO REMEMBER: - Monday, November 25th – Wednesday, November 27th – NO Busses – NO Hot Lunch - Tuesday, November 26th – Pogy’s Sub/Panda Express Day – see attached order forms - Wednesday, November 27th – 11 AM Dismissal **Spirit Day – students can wear their Mustang Logo T-shirts with dress code bottoms - Thursday & Friday, November 28th & 29th – NO School – Thanksgiving Holiday - Wednesday, December 4th, 7PM - Auction Meeting - Thursday, December 5th, 7 PM – Christmas Concert - Friday, December 6th – BINGO – doors open at 6 PM - Sunday, December 8th, 10 AM Mass, Children’s Liturgy Choir - Tuesday, December 10th, 7 PM – SAC - Thursday, December 12th, 8:10 AM – Parent’s Club meeting - Tuesday, December 17th, Jr. First Lego Club, 3-4:30 PM - Wednesday, December 18th – St. Paul Green Grazers 4H, 7-8 PM at SPPS - Friday, December 20th – NOON Dismissal - December 23, 2013 – January 3, 2014 – Christmas Break - Monday, January 6, 2014 – School Resumes

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS: - Scrip Order Form - Pogy’s Order form - Panda Express Order form - Reading Log - Principal’s Corner for Nov/Dec

FAMILY FAITH SHARING QUESTIONS… November 24th – Christ the King – Luke 23:35-43 In today’s Gospel, we hear the story of Jesus on the cross. God asked Jesus to do something very hard so that we would be saved from our sins. Jesus became man and came to earth and dies on the cross for our sins. Even when Jesus was suffering on the cross, he still was kind and good. Jesus forgave the thief and told him he would be with Jesus in paradise. Can you think of a time when you had to do something that was hard, but you did it anyway, because it was the right thing to do? Share what that experience was and what it felt like. Think about some people who do things that are difficult, but do them anyway because it is a good thing to do. How can you know what it is that God wants you to do? Make the sign of the cross and remember that Jesus died on the cross for us. Tell Jesus how much you love Him. Tell Jesus thank you for saving us.