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December 9, 2016

“The mission of St. Paul Catholic School is to promote the

development of lifelong learners and leaders through an outstanding academic curriculum anchored in our Catholic faith.”

St. Paul Catholic School 170 Grosse Pte. Blvd., Grosse Pte. Farms, MI 48236

Stpaulonthelake.com Ph. 313-885-3430 Fax: 313-885-9357

Dear Parents,

I hope everyone is enjoying this very busy, but wonderful time of year. I

am looking forward to the Christmas Concert next week, as I walk the

halls the students have been singing their hearts out and it brings a smile

to my face every time. The next few weeks are going to be extremely

busy, please make sure to check the teachers’ newsletters and websites

to keep updated on classroom activities.

Many Happy Blessings,

Mrs. Forsythe

Art Program

• The winter session of After School Art will start in January. For

information and registration forms, please see the flyer.

Artists of the Month

• December's Artists of the Month are from our seventh grade. They are

Shannon Dame, Victoria Frederickson, Ellie Groustra, Reese Mueller

and John Williamson. We used shading to develop a sense of volume

in still life charcoal drawings, which are displayed in the main hall.

• Congratulations to our young artists!

AUCTION 2017 – SWEET HOME ST. PAUL

• ONLINE AUCTION IS GOING ON NOW – ENDS AT 10 P.M. SUNDAY!

The Online Auction is going on now and ends on Sunday, December

11 at 10:00 p.m. Go to stpaulonthelake.com and click on the Auction

Upcoming Events

December 15th – Christmas

Concert 7pm

December 23rd – Pancake

Breakfast

December 23rd - NOON

DISMISSAL

Important

Announcements

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logo to begin bidding on a variety of great items. Do your Christmas shopping online while supporting St. Paul

Catholic School. Anyone can participate so tell your friends and family!

• AUCTION CATALOG COVER CONTEST

Calling all student artists … you can design the cover of the 2017 Auction Catalog! The deadline is Monday,

December 12. See the attached flyer for more details.

• KIDS CHRISTMAS COOKIE DECORATING PARTY ON DEC. 20 FOR K-5

Visit the Online Auction to sign up your K-5th grade child(ren) for a Christmas Cookie Decorating Party hosted

by Amber Kimmel of 2 Cute 2 Eat Organic Sugar Cookies. Each child will make an apron, learn frosting and

decorating techniques and bring home eight (8) cookies each.

$30 per person; Open to 30 children in grades K-5; Tuesday, December 20, 2016 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Tompkins Community Center, Windmill Pointe Park, 14920 Windmill Pointe Drive

• TEACHER-STUDENT PARTIES – SIGN-UP ON THE ONLINE AUCTION ONLY

Give your children the opportunity to participate in special outings with their teachers and classmates. Go to

stpaulonthelake.com before December 11 and click on the Auction logo to sign-up. See the attached flyer

for more details. Don’t hesitate … spots are limited and going fast.

• PATRON CAMPAIGN

Thank you to all who have contributed to the Patron Campaign. Donations are still being

accepted. Remember that donations of $300 or more include two tickets to the Auction.

• If you have any questions about the Auction please contact 2017 Auction Chairperson Amber Kimmel at

akimmel@stpaulonthelake.org or 248-259-7376 or Auction Coordinator Therese Schueneman at

tschueneman@stpaulonthelake.org or 313-598-2167.

Box Tops

• Please send in your BoxTops for the December challenge! Students in classrooms that collect 10 BoxTops per

student will be awarded one free ticket for the auction basket raffle! BoxTops must be turned in to teachers

by December 23. Boxtops can be affixed to attached flyer.

Called to Serve

• St. Paul Youth Ministry will be hosting a Called to Serve Workshop for High School Students Sunday, January 8th

from 6:30-9:30pm in the Canfield Center. Called to Serve is the high school equivalent of Protecting God’s

Children for all 9th-12th graders. Do you have any other teens working on school related projects, tutoring,

mentor programs, etc. that would need this training?

Christian Service Opportunities for December and January

• See Flyer for Service Opportunities.

Christmas Concert

• Our annual St. Paul Christmas concert this year will feature all students in Young Fives through 8th grade. It will

be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 15th in the gym. Students should arrive to their homeroom

classrooms between 6:30-6:40 PM, wearing their Sunday best. We look forward to celebrating this joyous

season with you then!

Christmas Ornaments

• Our annual Christmas Ornaments are in; place your order now, before we run out! See attached order form.

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Forensics Update:

• The 7th and 8th Grade Forensic competition is tomorrow: Saturday, December 10th at St. Thecla. Team

members must arrive by 8:00 sharp. Lunch will be provided and awards will begin at approximately 12:30.

Please continue practicing at home. GOOD LUCK!

HART

• Please join the HART (Haiti and Africa Relief Team) and The Choirs of St. Paul on the Lake as they present

“Walk In The Light” A Christmas Cantata tomorrow: Saturday, December 10th at 7 Pm at St. Paul Church.

Holy Yoga

• ANNOUNCING THE NEW JUNIOR HIGH ARA HOLY YOGA FORMAT FOR WEDNESDAYS!

• Our incredible Holy Yoga ARA elective for junior high students begins next Wednesday! The format has a slight

change. We will start with yoga, finish with a short bible verse and prayer, and then EAT lunch. You do not

need a change of clothes if you have shorts under your uniform. We will keep it light and refreshing, so you

can move and breathe to reset your day. Grab a friend and join us on Wednesdays for ARA on the gym

stage. If you have not already registered but would like to, simply contact Mrs. Kuchta

(sgkuchta@comcast.net) or Mrs. Williamson (bizwilliamson@gmail.com).

Library Link of the Week

• Looking for a Christmas story to read together before bedtime? Look no further than our library website,

www.spcslibrary.org! Simply click on the Michigan eLibrary (MeL) icon, find the Kids link and then click on the

Storytime button. Next, scroll down to find the eBook K-8 Collection database and enter “Christmas” in the

search box. Finally, click on the PDF Full Text reading option. From Elmer’s Christmas to The Gift of the Magi,

your family is sure to love story time together this holiday season! Enjoy!

Lunch Orders for January

• January lunch order forms are coming home today. Due date is December 16th; they must be turned in

before break… Forms are available on the At. Paul website as well.

Pancake Breakfast

• Our Annual Pancake Breakfast is Back!!! See Flyer for Details

Parish Moms

• See the Electronic Flyer regarding the Advent Tea.

School Committee Liaison—December Paul Dwaihy (313)400-1335

• The School Committee is an advisory body of parents who volunteer to meet monthly with the principal and

also have additional standing committee meetings as needed on Faith Formation, Marketing, Curriculum and

Technology, Facilities, Handbook, and Finance. There can be additional ad hoc committees as special issues

arise such as web site design. Committees can include interested parents besides School Committee

members. There are openings for the School Committee each spring as the members' terms are staggered.

• Each member takes a turn as a liaison for one month during the school year to field any questions parents

may have. The names and phone numbers are also listed in the school handbook as well as the school

directory. Feel free to contact one of us.

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School Musical

• Be sure to check your email that was sent home yesterday: Thursday, December 8th. The email had

information about our Musical that will be happening in the Spring.

Scrip

• Remember to use Scrip…..

• Credit to tuition, Sunday Offering, or a Credit back to you. Check out the participating retailer list and order

form at www.stpaulonthelake.com, under the News and Information tab.

• Orders due Monday by 3 Pm. Orders returned no later than Friday.

Spelling Bee

• St. Paul Spelling Bee was held on Tuesday, December 6th. Congratulations to our students, a job well done by

all who participated!

The Winning results from St. Paul School are: 7

th and 8

th grade

Winner- Lily Nederhood

Runner-Ups: Ian Campbell, Jane Mckee, and Shannon Dame

5th

and 6th

grade

Winner – Alex English

Runner-Ups: Megan Dean, Elliot Nederhood, and George Gardey

Survey Says……..

• A few parent comments from the survey that was done last Spring :

“I am pleased with the differentiated learning and the peaceful environment at the school”

“Many of the grades have small class sizes, which is a huge benefit for the children”

Weather

• As our weather is changing and the possibility of school closing, please check channels 2, 4, and 7 News for

school closings. We will be listed under St. Paul on the Lake Catholic-GPF. An email will also be sent out to all

families.

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CHRICHRICHRICHRISTIAN SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES STIAN SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES STIAN SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES STIAN SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

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VAN ELSLANDER CANCER CENTERVAN ELSLANDER CANCER CENTERVAN ELSLANDER CANCER CENTERVAN ELSLANDER CANCER CENTER: : : : Students and parents are needed to decorate the Oncology Center for the Christmas season, so it is bright and cheerful for patients. The decorating date is scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd Saturday, December 3rd Saturday, December 3rd Saturday, December 3rd (9:00(9:00(9:00(9:00----11:00 a.m.)11:00 a.m.)11:00 a.m.)11:00 a.m.) A group is also needed to take down the decorations on Saturday, January 7Saturday, January 7Saturday, January 7Saturday, January 7thththth (9:00(9:00(9:00(9:00----11:00 a.m.)11:00 a.m.)11:00 a.m.)11:00 a.m.) Additional projects may also be available at this facility, such as decorating or card making for St. Valentine’s Day or St. Patrick’s Day. Please contact Mrs. Tricia Kesteloot at (313) 574-9619 if you would like to sign-up for either date. There are 15 student slots for this project.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING AT SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING CENTERCHRISTMAS CAROLING AT SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING CENTERCHRISTMAS CAROLING AT SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING CENTERCHRISTMAS CAROLING AT SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING CENTER:::: FridayFridayFridayFriday, December, December, December, December 9th (5:309th (5:309th (5:309th (5:30 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. ---- 7:307:307:307:30 p.mp.mp.mp.m.) .) .) .) Please join us for this annual St. Paul Night of Caroling at Sunrise Assisted Living Center, located in Grosse Pointe Woods. Students will meet Students will meet Students will meet Students will meet in the St. Paul School Faculty Loungein the St. Paul School Faculty Loungein the St. Paul School Faculty Loungein the St. Paul School Faculty Lounge for a quick practice and then parents and students will caravan to the facility. Students should plan to be picked-up directly from the Sunrise Assisted Center promptly at 7:45 p.m. Please make sure to sign-up in advance. The Service Leader for this event is Mrs. Michelle Applegate .Please contact Mrs. Applegate to sign-up at (313) 657-7952 or email her at mlappleg@yahoo.com.

ST. PAUL BEREAVEMENT /ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS CARD MAKING PROJECT:ST. PAUL BEREAVEMENT /ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS CARD MAKING PROJECT:ST. PAUL BEREAVEMENT /ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS CARD MAKING PROJECT:ST. PAUL BEREAVEMENT /ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS CARD MAKING PROJECT: Monday, December 12, 2016 Monday, December 12, 2016 Monday, December 12, 2016 Monday, December 12, 2016 (5:15(5:15(5:15(5:15----6:30 p.m.) in the St Paul Cafeteria. 6:30 p.m.) in the St Paul Cafeteria. 6:30 p.m.) in the St Paul Cafeteria. 6:30 p.m.) in the St Paul Cafeteria. This is a special project, one that might appeal to a small group of students. Youth and parent volunteers (3RD GRADE AND OLDER) are welcome to write out or decorate greeting cards for the Angel Tree Ministry and/or the Bereavement Ministry (parishioners who are morning the loss of a loved one. R.E. R.E. R.E. R.E. Students attending this event will report directly to class at 6:30 p.m.Students attending this event will report directly to class at 6:30 p.m.Students attending this event will report directly to class at 6:30 p.m.Students attending this event will report directly to class at 6:30 p.m.)))) Please contact Mrs. Francy Mirkazemi at (586) 506-7524 or email flucido@aspen-search.us if you would like to sign-up to help with this project.

****NOTENOTENOTENOTE: Additional volunteers may be needed for this project. Please contact Mrs. Kesteloot at (313) 885-7022 if you/and or a small group would like to participate and make cards at a later date.

PARISH REPORTER MAIPARISH REPORTER MAIPARISH REPORTER MAIPARISH REPORTER MAILINGS/STUFFING PROJECT: LINGS/STUFFING PROJECT: LINGS/STUFFING PROJECT: LINGS/STUFFING PROJECT: Each month, several youth volunteers are needed to assist with stuffing the SERF Vicariate Newsletter into the Parish Reporters before weekend masses. This project will take place on Friday afternoons immediately following school dismissal. A different date will be set each month, and volunteers will report to Mrs. Sheri Campbell in the Parish Office. Please contact Mrs. Campbell at (313) 885-8855, ext. 141. if you would like to sign-up for a future service date.

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STUDENT HELPERS FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (GRADES 1STUDENT HELPERS FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (GRADES 1STUDENT HELPERS FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (GRADES 1STUDENT HELPERS FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (GRADES 1----4) AND BABYSITTING OPPORTUNITES: 4) AND BABYSITTING OPPORTUNITES: 4) AND BABYSITTING OPPORTUNITES: 4) AND BABYSITTING OPPORTUNITES: Classroom aides and babysitting helpers are needed during our Religious Education classes on Mondays (6:15-7:45 p.m.) and Tuesdays (4:00-5:30 p.m.) for several first and second grade classrooms. Adult supervision is provided at all times. This service opportunity MAY NOT be a substitute for regularly scheduled Religious Education classes. Volunteers (7th Grade and older) needed for the following dates: Monday, January 30th, Tuesday, January 31st, Monday, March 27th and Tuesday, March 28th. Please contact Mrs. Katie Cook in the Religious Education Office at (313) 885-7022, ext 125.

GLEANERS FOOD BANK, DETROIT LOCATIONGLEANERS FOOD BANK, DETROIT LOCATIONGLEANERS FOOD BANK, DETROIT LOCATIONGLEANERS FOOD BANK, DETROIT LOCATION: Youth and parent volunteers (6th GRADE AND OLDER) may take part in one of our Super Service Saturday opportunities. We have 30 volunteer slots available to help at Gleaners Food Bank on Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, January 28January 28January 28January 28thththth ((((9:009:009:009:00----11:30 a.m11:30 a.m11:30 a.m11:30 a.m.) The day begins with either a tour of the food bank or a video describing their mission and operation. Please contact Mrs. Kesteloot at (313) 885-7022, ext 126 if you would like to sign-up.

ST. MARY’S NURSING HOMEST. MARY’S NURSING HOMEST. MARY’S NURSING HOMEST. MARY’S NURSING HOME: : : : This community truly enjoys when the students come for a visit. Organized groups are needed to visit residents: play cards or board games, organize an activity or just enjoy conversation. Several groups in the past hosted a tea social for the residents. They served tea and cookies, and visited with the elderly. This facility is located on 9 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores. Please contact Tina Hein, the Activities Coordinator to sign-up and volunteer (586) 772-4300.

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