St. Paul Parish School. Voyager. A Voyage in Faith and Learning

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1 PASTOR Fr. David Brown PRINCIPAL Kelli Braud school.org ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Kelly Hughes school.org ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Anne Krush school.org BUSINESS MANAGER Lynda Weilbrenner school.org ADVANCEMENT & PR Autumn Whittaker school.org FUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEERS Annie Posen school.org COMING EVENTS Jan 18-26: Star Testing, DIBELS, and Writing Assessments continue Jan 25 6:30pm PIVOT presentation for all parents and staff in gym Jan 28- Feb 2 Catholic Schools Week Jan 28 Pancake Breakfast for Project Starfish after 8:00 and 10:30 Masses by 7 th grade families Jan 28 11:30-1:30 ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE Feb 1 9:00am Catholic Schools Mass at Marist parents drop students at MHS at 8:40am; return transport by bus Feb 2 Archdiocese Faith Formation Day, No School St. Paul Parish School Voyager A Voyage in Faith and Learning Dear Parents, This past Monday we were able to take a break from the busyness of our lives and celebrate the great works of Martin Luther King, Jr. The day is dedicated to the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. I offered students the opportunity on Tuesday morning to focus on the word peace. How do we recognize peace in our lives, how do we bring peace to others, and how do we wish the peace of Christ upon others. During Mass, we always say to others peace be with you. When we do this, we are expressing our sincere desire that God will give them the gift of peace. With your families, please continue to pray for peace in our lives, our school and church, our greater community, nation, and world. Yesterday, the second and sixth grade students did an excellent job hosting Mass. I especially appreciated how they led by lifting their voices up in song. What a gift to everyone in attendance. The Gospel reading was about the Good Samaritan. In this parable, Jesus shows us how important it is to help others, even those who we might see as our enemies. Fr. David reminded students how important it is to follow this example and help those in need. We need to remember to love our neighbor. We are fortunate for the many examples that have come before us and the opportunity we have to continue the works of the Good Samaritan and Mr. King. This year we have a unique situation with Ash Wednesday and St. Valentine s Day. January 18, 2018 St. Paul Parish School 1201 Satre Street Eugene, OR school.org Sunday, 1/21 & Thurs, 1/25 Both of these days fall on the same calendar date. However, the way in which these days are recognized and celebrated are very different. Ash Wednesday is an important holy day that marks the beginning of our Lenten journey as we look forward to Easter. It is a day in which we fast, pray and attend Mass. To help model this for our students, faculty and staff met to discuss how best to celebrate both days and recognize their unique differences. We decided it would be best to celebrate St. Valentine s Day on Tuesday, February 13, which is also Fat Tuesday. Please look for more information from your classroom teacher and room parent(s) regarding the celebration of St. Valentine s Day this year. A quick reminder that this Sunday, January 21 and next Thursday, January 25 you have an opportunity to participate in a very important workshop with PIVOT Architect. The goal is to develop the master plan for our church and school. It is important for us to involve and receive input from all of our stakeholders. In order to help us plan appropriately for participants, please click on the following link to RSVP for either Sunday, January 21 or Thursday, January Thank you and I hope you are able to attend one of the workshops. The national celebration of Catholic Schools Week is just around the corner. Student Ambassadors have been working to plan a great week in which we celebrate not only our school, but Catholic education throughout our country. A highlight of this week is the annual Catholic Schools Mass at Marist Catholic High School on February 1 at 9:00 AM. This is a special Mass in which we join with O Hara and Marist to celebrate our schools, and more importantly, our faith. We are blessed this year to be joined by Archbishop Sample and Monsignor O Connor. All are invited to attend so mark this date on your calendars. Please watch for the permission form to come home with your student next Monday. In Christ s Peace, Kelli Braud

2 ` PAGE 2 St. Paul Tournament Athlete Ads See the order form below! A Heartfelt Welcome Back Sanjay and Seema Ahluwalia and their daughter Aanya have returned to Eugene! On Tuesday, Aanya happily rejoined her 5 th grade St. Paul classmates. Please add their contact information to your directories. Ahluwalia, Sanjay and Seema 2865 Melville Way Apt 128 Eugene, OR as252aol.com Aanya 5 ENROLLMENT Sibling Enrollment Now If you have a brother or sister of a currently enrolled student who would like to begin attending St. Paul Parish School this coming fall 2018, please complete an application form with fee and submit it to the office before February 9. Enrollment applications, and the preschool/pre k enrollment form which indicates attendance days, can be found on our website. Pancake Breakfast Sunday, January 28 Seventh Grade students and their parents will be cooking and hosting breakfast after 8:00 and 10:30 Masses on January 28 to benefit Project Starfish. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit, juice, coffee. $5 each or $15 family. Awesome! Afterward, drop by the open house at the school! Yearbook Order Forms We are sending a Yearbook order form home with each student today. Early bird pricing of $20 will continue through March 23; after that the cost will be $25. You can also order online at YBPay.lifetouch.com with the ID code: Photos Needed for Yearbook Your pictures are needed to help bring St. Paul an amazing Yearbook! Pictures from the first day of school, class field trips, class parties (Christmas, Halloween), school sports, Mass, lunchtime/recess, Christmas program, etc. Please send pictures actual size. We have set up an address for everyone to send their pictures to: picturesatstpaulparishschool@gmail.co m It would be helpful if you would please put in the subject line the grades of the kids in the pictures that you are sending. If you have questions or problems sending your pictures, please contact Cindi Rasmussen at or via personal at cindira@juno.com. Thank you. Volunteers Needed for Clean-up Day, January 26 FPP Hours Available. Volunteer help is needed for our Clean-up Day on Friday, January 26, to prepare for guests at the Sunday open house. We will be cleaning classrooms and other areas, indoors and outdoors. Contact Annie Posen if you are able to help for any amount of time. aposen@saintpaul-school.org Marist Youth Baseball Team formations for 4 th -8 th grade begin January 2018 Sunday practices start January 21 at Marist Baseball Complex. Grades 4-6 from 1:30-3:30; 7 th & 8 th 3:00-5:00. All future Spartans welcome! Rob Kimble th Grade Auction Party by the St. Paul Staff Friday, February 9 3:15pm until 6:30pm Don t miss the fun!! Tickets available in the office. $25.00 admission Box Tops for Education St. Paul Families! Remember to check your cereal boxes, crackers, yogurt, Kleenex and much more for Box Tops for Education labels! Each Box Top is worth 10 cents! This is a great way to earn money for our school, and the 10 cents quickly adds up. Simply clip and save the Box Top labels from each package, and turn them into the Box Tops for Education box located on the right wall inside the gym entrance. To learn more about the way the program works, or to check for participating products, you can visit the Box Tops for Education website at We will no longer be collecting the Labels for Education that we have collected in the past. Their program has ended. This means we can focus even more on collecting our Box Tops! Thank you for your participation. ~ Marie Florian Need a Reliable Babysitter? Hello! My name is Grace Gibson and I am a senior at Marist Catholic High School. I attended Saint Paul Parish School from kindergarten until 8 th grade, and I am currently volunteering in the pre k class. I am first-aid certified, have lots of experience, and most importantly I love kids! Not to mention, that I am known to make the best Macaroni and Cheese in the Eugene area! Call or text me at me at gibsoniyb@marisths.net

3 Dear Tournament Families, St. Paul Parish School is excited to announce a great opportunity for you to celebrate and support your student athlete and/or team. For the first time in several years, the Tournament of Excellence program is open for personalized advertisements in the program. From congratulations on years of hard work to simply letting them know how much you love them, this is a wonderful tradition that is sure to delight your family and the whole team! Please mark the size of the ad you would like and return this form, as well as a check for the corresponding amount by Friday, February 9, Please make checks payable to St. Paul Parish School. Personalized Ad Space Name: Company (Optional): Address: Phone: Yes, I would like to advertise! $40.00 (1/4 page) (Size 4-1/2 W x 2 H) $75.00 (1/2 page) (Size 4-1/2 W x 4 H) I have created my own ad and I will send it to kberney@saintpaul-school.org I would like to have an ad designed for me (example attached) -If you would like an ad designed for you please send in a write up of the content of your ad, and a picture by Feb. 1 to kberney@saintpaul-school.org Mastercard Visa Card Number: Expiration: Signature: CVV: Credit card billing address: State Zip Thank you for supporting St. Paul Parish School, Tournament Committee St. Paul Parish School 1201 Satre St. Eugene, OR 97401

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5 ST. PAUL PARISH SCHOOL Join us for our annual Open House January 28, 2018, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm A VOYAGE IN FAITH AND LEARNING St. Paul is fully accredited, providing a Catholic education fostering excellence through the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development of each student in a safe and nurturing environment. Serving students in preschool - 8th grade Limited openings for the 2018/19 school year Offering P.E., Tech, Spanish and Music Enrichment Tour the campus and classrooms Meet teachers, parents and students Tuition assistance available Join our family today! 1201 Satre St. Eugene, OR