April 19, 2018 Your weekly information link to Saint Paul Catholic School
thelink From our Fundraising Co-Chairs
Magic & Mischief Wrap Up—Karen Welch and Kristin Kantroski
Remember Magic & Mischief? Of course you do! How could you forget it? March 10th seems
so long ago, doesn’t it? We have had I-STEPS and Spring Break since then and the Spirit
Run and summer vacations are now on top of mind!
But let us take you back to March 10th because we have some unfinished business, and outside
of the birth of your child, it might have been the most memorable night of your life! We’re
kidding (kind of). Our fans told us everyone had a smashing, great time! Was it the Mind
Tripping Show? Or were you mesmerized by Norman the Strolling Magician? Did you get
some can't-live-without goodies from the auction? Or did the tasty Philly Cheese Steak Slid-
ers, crafted by The Market, win you over? We want to thank you for showing up, for laugh-
ing, for making memories, for appreciating the volunteers and most of all for donating! The
event accomplished its goal of raising A LOT of money for Saint Paul Catholic School!
After event expenses were paid out, we raised over $64,000!
Of that capital, $15,725 was raised during the exciting Fund-A-Cause paddle raise giving im-
mediate access to funds for the Library Makerspace, paving the GaGa Pit and, crossing our
fingers, we’ll have enough left over to add something fun to the playground! Please keep a
lookout, because we will want your feedback to make that final decision. Planning is current-
ly under-way to turn our Library in to a place where kids will continue to explore what they
are curious about by hands-on inventing and creative making. The 2018-19 school year will
be so fun with Mrs. Kaye!
Just how successful was this event? Our goal was to raise $40,000. This number was present-
ed to us by the school as an estimated revenue that is factored in to the school’s annual budg-
et. Round of applause to everyone! WE SURPASSED THE SCHOOL’S EXPECTATION!
WE DID IT!
Don’t miss us next year. We’re coming back for more!
Calendar
April
Fri, April 20 - NO SCHOOL
Sat, April 21 - Spirit Run
Fri, April 27 - End of Progress Period
Sat, April 28 - 1st Communion Practice
12:00PM
Sun, April 29 - 1st Communion - Noon
Mass
Mon, April 30 - Spirit Wear Day
Thurs, May 3 - Lyric Opera - 7th Gr. - Progress Reports
Fri, May 4 - May Crowning - 1st Communion Breakfast - Graduation Pictures
May 6-11 - Teacher Appreciation
Week
Mon, May 7 - Dress Alternative Day
Tues, May 8 - FAZOLI’s Lunch Day - NO Buses, NO Hot Lunch
Fri, May 11 - Graduation Dance
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Business — Jane Scupham
NO SCHOOL Tomorrow April 20th
The Valparaiso Community Schools have tomorrow, Friday, April 20th, scheduled as a half
day. Saint Paul Catholic School will not be in session tomorrow. This is NOT an e-Learning
Day.
Summer Workbook Orders Due Next Week
The Summer Workbook orders are due Thursday, April 26th. If you wish to purchase work-
books other than the supplied Math, please turn in your order forms and fees to the school
office.
Mark Your Calendars
PLEASE NOTE...there will be NO Buses and NO other hot lunch
available on May 8th because the public schools will be closed.
Some of our students signed up for the Fazoli’s Lunch awhile back. We have recently sent out
an email attachment listing of who has already placed an order. If you do not see your name
on the list and would like to order, please send an email requesting an Order Form to mcze-
[email protected]. Completed forms and money DEADLINE is Monday, April 30th.
Prayers
We often have many SPCS family members and friends in need of your prayers. Please pray for them.
Catherine Barber Mary Cooper Mary K. Kepchar Caitlin O’Shea Grace Sullivan
Tim Sullivan
Bob Tittle
Michael Zajac
Plans for an Exciting Future— Alene Sullivan
On Sunday, April 15th, I had the privilege of hosting some of the 2014 Saint Paul Catholic School graduates. This May, these
students will be graduating from high school and leaving for college in the fall. They had a lot of fun telling stories, reminisc-
ing and reconnecting with each other. Saint Paul teachers and staff are very proud of these graduates and wish them much
success and many blessings as they move on to a new adventure in their lives.
These are some of the amazing places our graduates are going:
Princess Anjorin IUPUI, Biology
George Azar Wabash College, Biology
Caroline Bonczyk Purdue University, Genetics
Jake Brys Ball State University, Business
Ann Marie Buynak Indiana University, undecided
Matt Cavanaugh Loyola Marymount University, Film or Education
Grace Cobble Washington University, Medical/Anthropology
Lucy Cobble Villanova University, Math/Statistics
Kat Conroy Valencia Community College, undecided
Natalie Dowdy Valparaiso University, Nursing
Nadia Hartman Saint Mary’s College, Fine Arts
Ryan Hrosik Purdue University, Economics
Daniel Lytton Ball State University, Theatre Arts
Lauren Moberley Boston College or Vanderbilt University, Biology
Evan Mroz Pittsburg State University in Kansas, Diesel Mechanics
Luke Nicksic Virginia Military Institute, Economics
Lily Quint University of Hartford, Musical Theatre
Cristina Poole Indiana University, Media
Emma Runnion Indiana University, Kelly School of Business
Katie Sherman Clemson University or University of Tampa, Biology
Nick Shutkovske Purdue University, Business
Sara Sim Indiana University, undecided
Thomas Wehren Purdue University, Mechanical Engineering
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6th Grade Girls Basketball CYO Champions— Coach Cavanaugh
The 6th grade girls really played hard to win the CYO Championship. In the first game of the tournament, Saint Paul's defeat-
ed Aquinas in a back and forth game. Due to an injury and a scheduling conflict with a couple of our players, the Panthers
played most of the first tournament game with only four players and fought hard to pull out a 15-14 victory. In the semi-final
game, Saint Paul's play a great all around game and defeated St. Stan’s 20-16 to move on to the championship. In the champi-
onship game at Andrean High School versus St. John Evangelist, the Panthers fell behind 4-0 in the first quarter, but then real-
ly buckled down defensively and held SJE to only four points in the remaining three quarters, winning the Championship 11-
8. Congratulations to Brooke Byvoets, Ava Jaime, Isabella Beach, Sophia Cavanaugh, Becca Cavanaugh and Mary
Cespedes on a great season and tournament. Way to go, Panthers!!
Chess Season Final Notes— Coach Baum
Chess Team Awards were presented during the team’s season wrap-up pizza party. MVP awards were given to: 3rd Grade
and Under - Charlie Ramsey, 6th Grade and Under - John Clements, 8th Grade and Under - Ian Cox. Most-Improved
awards were given to: 3rd Grade and Under - Sophie Clements, 6th Grade and Under - Desmond Calhoun, 8th Grade and
Under - Michael Seymour. A special award, The Master of the Matrix, was awarded to John Clements.
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Mission Statement At Saint Paul Catholic School,
teachers, parents, and students
work together
to create a safe,
caring environment,
based on Christian values and
service to others,
that enables students to learn
and develop
spiritually, academically,
emotionally, and physically.
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Saint Paul Catholic School — Faith in Education
1755 W. Harrison Boulevard, Valparaiso, IN 46385 Phone: 219-462-3374 Fax: 219-477-1763 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stpaulvalpo.org
The Link is the newsletter for Saint Paul Catholic School. Publisher: Jane Scupham Editor: Vicki Schmidt Photographer: Natalia Cox To submit articles for publication in The Link, please send an email to <[email protected]> or send a hard copy labeled “Link” to the office. We welcome your comments and suggestions.
Ordinary Purchases… Extraordinary Results Scrip Scoop — Ann Marie Delinsky
Important Scrip Dates to remember. Your March statement is coming home today. Please review
it carefully and contact the scrip office right away if you have any questions. Magic & Mischief
Benefit hours are on this statement.
Lunch Duty volunteers, your hours will be on your April Statement. Statements that include April
activity thru the close date of May 6th, will be in your white envelope on May 10th.
Final statements will follow May 17th and final payments will be due to the office May 29th.
All online scripnow!! purchases are cutoff for credit for this school year on April 29th. Any pur-
chases made on April 30th and beyond will be credited to the 2018-2019 school year. This is due to Great Lakes Payment
schedule. Online physical cards need to be ordered by April 22nd to be counted for this year.
You can continue to purchase in stock items at school and church thru and including Sunday May 6th.
Any questions please contact the scrip office Tuesday - Friday 10-2 or email [email protected]
CYO Track
Thursday, April 19th
4:30PM @ Boone Grove
Wednesday, April 25th
5:00PM @ Wheeler vs. Wheeler and Lake Station
Blazer Volleyball Camp
June 18-June 21, 2018
1:00pm-3:00pm
Marquette Catholic HS – Scholl Center
Boys & Girls – 5th Thru 8th Grade Welcome!!!
For More Information, Contact Matt Zima:
Marquette Volleyball Camp— Ray Tarnow, SPCS Athletic Director