October 6, 2011
Come to the SSPP Healthfair, Saturday, Oct 8 !
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IMPORTANT!! RED APPLE DELIVERY is Thurs., Oct. 13th from
2:00pm - 6:00pm in Zuker Hall. All items MUST be picked up that afternoon - especially since we
are dealing with food products this year! We will not have the facilities to hold any items for you so please
contact a friend if you are not personally able to pick up your items. Thanks for your support this year!
See you next Thursday!
STUDENTS VOTE TO CONTRIBUTE TO PASS IT ON!!!! Congratulations to the kindergarten, first
and second grade students for their wonderful success with the Fun Walk. The kids raised a total of over
$6,600.00!!!! The votes are in and the kids will be making a $660.00 contribution to Pass It On. The
Home and School Association would like to thank the students, teachers, Mr. Glowaty, Fr. Milota, Fr.
Josh, Fr. Marek, and all the parents and family members that came out to volunteer and show their
support for the Fun Walk. We would especially like to thank:
Kahla Leggett and Altitude Balloon Decor, Inc. for the fantastic balloon arch and decorations!!
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Systems Transportation Equipment, Inc. for their donation to cover the cost of the balloons!!
Whole Foods Market Naperville for donating bananas.
Naperville Running Company for donating five $20 gift certificates to be given to participants.
These donations helped make a fantastic event and 100% of the money raised by the children went to
Home and School after the Pass It On contribution!!! WAY TO GO STUDENTS!!! You should all be very
proud of yourselves!!!
Get Your Golden Ticket! Tickets for the SSPP 19th Annual Auction
$10,000 Cash Raffle were sent home to each school family this week. Each ticket costs $25, or 6 tickets
for only $135. Help us reach our goal of 2100 tickets sold! This year’s raffle will consist of 5 drawings for
cash prizes:
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Two drawings for $250 each
Two drawings for $500 each
The Grand Prize… $10,000!
As an added incentive, all ticket stubs turned in prior to November 15th will be entered in a separate
drawing to win $250. All ticket stubs turned in by December 15th will be eligible to win a $100 gift card,
and by January 15th, a chance for one free ticket to All That Jazz – A Roaring 20s Gala, to be held on
March 10th, 2012. Sell early to be eligible for all three drawings!
In addition, each ticket sold will earn you entries into a raffle drawing for One Year’s Free Tuition for
One Child!
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4 tickets sold… 1 tuition drawing entry
8 tickets sold… 3 tuition drawing entries
12 tickets sold… 6 tuition drawing entries, etc.
Tickets sold by December 15th will earn DOUBLE the tuition drawing entries!
Finally, the grade that sells the most tickets prior to the Auction will win an Out-of-Uniform Day for
the entire grade! So don’t delay! Sell your Golden Tickets today!
SSPP Cub Scout Pack 506 will be holding registration for boys in grades 1-3 on
Tuesday, October 11, from 6:30-8:00 PM in MC L23. We will be available to answer questions and
provide information on our program. Questions, contact: John Gordan jjgordan@gmail.com
SSPP Sweatshirts - As the weather turns cooler, you may want to purchase a sweatshirt for your child.
Please visit Keneal Graphics at www.keneal.com/SSPP-SPIRIT-WEAR.html to view ordering
information. These sweatshirts may be used as part of your child's uniform during the day. If you have
any questions, please contact Dave Fox at mail@foxville.net.
Look for this and other information in the 'Parents' tab of the SSPP website
(www.sspeterandpaulschool.com/) under 'Forms and Links'.
Wow, this just in, the Groupon Gift Card is available in a $25
denomination with a 7% non-profit contribution. To redeem the gift card, the card holder must be a
Groupon account holder or create an account on Groupon.com. There is no cost to become a Groupon
member. You can download their free app. on your smartphone or sign-up on line from your computer.
Groupon features a daily deal on the best stuff to do, see, eat, and buy. But, they know that great price is
only half the battle - it's also got to be a great product or service. Between their top-rated business
partners and unbeatable prices, you should feel comfortable venturing out and trying something new just because it's featured on Groupon.Blessings is easy to use, good at thousands of retailers and
restaurants including downtown Naperville, pays you better than your credit card loyalty program, and
enriches your life while helping others. Please join and participate in Blessings. More information can be
found on the Blessings Page.
FUN FAIR THANKS: A huge thank you to all who attended,
donated and helped at Fun Fair. A special thank you to the many teachers and parent volunteers who
donated their time to set-up, decorate, work that night and clean up. It was a spectacular night for the
kids. Because of everyone's efforts, we had colorful posters, yummy cakes, fun games, sweet prizes, happy
teens and raffle baskets stuffed with goodies.
FUN FAIR SPONSORS: A HUGE thank you to John Taylor and Angeli's Restaurant for partnering with
us on the Harvest Moon Café. The food was delicious as always!! A big thanks to Dog Patch Pet Shop for
all the fish donations, Ferraro Pan for their generous candy donation, and the Knights of Columbus for the
Tootsie roll donations.
TREASURE JAR WINNERS: Thank you to all of the SSPP families that so generously donated
Treasure Jars this year. We had a record year with over 1000 Treasure Jars sold. Congratulations to Mrs.
Robert's Second Grade Class for bringing in 241 Treasure Jars! The prize is a party for the class. The
winning class for the Junior High was Mrs. Skroch's Eighth Grade bringing in over 150 Treasure Jars. We
will be celebrating with a pizza party soon. Thank you to all for making this a big success!
POSTER CONTEST WINNERS/POSTER RETRIEVAL: The judges had an extremely difficult time
judging from over 100 posters. Thank you to our judges in the office: Mrs. Lesnik and Mrs. Wujciga. The
winners are: K1-Meghan B., K2-Lily Barz, K3-Henry H., Sarah K, 11-Tim K., 12-Will R., 21-Andy H..
Caroline K., 22-Emma H., 31-Leah and Joe S., 32-Gi-Gi S., 41- Belle T., 42-Mary M., 51-Alexa L., 52-Lizzy
B., 61-Natalie T., 62-Charlie H., Olivia J., 72-Kate F., 81-Janie F., 82-John H.
RAFFLE DONORS, THANK YOU: Many thanks to all the families for the wonderful donations to
Children’s Raffle! It was such a success because of the donations made by you. We want to thank
everyone who donated, whether by monetary donation or by supplying items to the classroom baskets. If
we missed your name, we are sorry. Please feel free to contact us so we can provide you with a donation
receipt if needed. Thank you ot the following families: Lembach, Enright, Stein, Trimberger, Harvey,
Higgs, Payne, Lipa, Skaluba, Krug, Svestka, Esser, Koenig, McEleney, Cornell, Speer, Hennessy, Sheehan,
Brown, McAndrew, Chinnici, Schlueter , Stone, Griffith, Becker, Shay, Piazza, Pullen, Roberts, Petty,
Takahashi, Fonner, Carter, Acosta, Hodgman, Simmons, Katsafanas, McGaw, Kauper, McCarthy,
Janecek, Squires, Kurylak, Molloy, Kuhn, Salviola, Kowalski, Carlsen, Wood, Moran, Seegebrecht,
Lavacca, Potter, Cochran, Vandevender, Brdecka, Rixie, Grundman, Stauffer, Deering, Carrier, Flynn,
Hope, Noha, Brouch, Scanlon, Heraty, Johnson, Maska, Hayes, Sharshon, Rahtz, Rossi, Wright,
Rybarczyk, Clegg, Owen, Bennett, Khouri, Zurek, Strons, Waight, Allen, Richards and the Nawara
Family. As well as the anonymous donors and those that we may have accidently overlooked.
CAKE WALK THANKS: Thanks parents for the cakes, cookies, brownies and other yummy items.
Everyone who participated had a great time trying to get their "favorites"!
LIP SYNC WINNERS: The almost 20 year tradition of holding a Lip Sync contest at Fun Fair continues
at SSPP, with eager children ready to add to their busy schedules and Mother's willing to make the
sacrifices necessary so that their children can practice. All simply for fun, good honest silly fun and to do
it together as one faith community. The Social Hall was once again busting at the seams last Saturday
night with dedicated Teachers, Clergy, supportive Parents, Grand Parents, siblings and fellow students all
sharing in the excitement. As the MC I have had the gift of seeing you, the "audience" ....all loving SsPP
families and it is both rewarding and comforting. It is also such a joy to see our teachers faces in the
crowd, who have chosen to come after a long day. Did you hear the Children roar with delight when Mr.
Ebeling's name was announced? We are indeed blessed here at SSPP, we are blessed to have each other
and Fun Fair night helps remind us of that blessing each year.
A special thank you to our volunteer judges, Mrs. Shay, Mrs. Curtis, Mr. Scanlon, Mrs. Krug and Mr.
Nawara.
The Reid Family
Create homework, chore, and behavior charts online @
http://handipoints.com/index.php For other interactive and educational sites, please visit our Online
Student Center!
Benet Academy welcomes junior high families to our fall Open Houses on Sunday, October 30th from
1:00-4:00 pm and Tuesday, November 15th from 7:00-9:00 pm. Guided tours will be provided by our
student ambassadors the moment you arrive. Our teachers, staff, students and parents will be available to
answer questions. Benet Academy-Your Doorway to Success!
REMINDERS:
The Naperville Kroehler Family YMCA is offering opportunity for students and their families to join
YMCA at a big savings! Click here for more information.
SPPP Pack 506 Christmas Wreath Sales - Fall officially begins on Friday and what better way to
prepare for the Holidays than with a beautiful, hand-crafted wreath for you or someone you love. Click
here for the descriptions and prices. Wreath orders may be placed via email with Jim Walsh, Pack 506
Cubmaster at walsh_family4@att.net. Make sure to include your name, quantity and description of
product when ordering. Payment in the form of a personal check made out to “Pack 506” or cash needs to
be received by Monday, October 17, 2011. Upon receipt of payment you will receive a product pickup
code via email to print and bring with you or whoever is responsible for your wreath pick up. Wreath pick
up is scheduled for Saturday, November 19th from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 20th
from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Ss. Peter and Paul Grade School Parking Lot. Thank you for helping
to support Saints Peter and Paul Cub Scout Pack 506.
Scott Dawson Replenishment Drive - A former SSPP student, Scott Dawson '06 needs your help. As
a leukemia patient, Scott will be receiving numerous transfusions of various blood products during his
treatment. Please consider donating blood or platelets in Scott's honor. Donations will be accepted at any
local LifeSource location.
To see a list of locations, visit www.lifesource.org and click on "locate a donor center" and click on the one
closest to you. (The Naperville location is at 2707 Aurora Ave Suite 163, near Ulta and Taco Bell across
from Menards)
To schedule an appointment, please call LifeSource at (877) 453-3768 or sign up online at
www.lifesource.org by signing in as an existing donor or a new donor.
When you arrive, please remember to tell the receptionist that you would like to donate
under Scott Dawson's code 773C. While appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are always welcome.
Donations can also be made for Scott at the University of Chicago Medical Center blood bank.
5841 S. Maryland Ave. DCAM Building, Chicago, IL 60637. Call (773) 702-6247 for hours of operation
and to make an appointment
*Donors will receive a free parking voucher
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE
PARENT SURVEY FOR SCHOOL EVALUATION - In my September newsletter which was online
last Thursday, I referenced that our school was scheduled by the diocese to take part in the Recognition /
School Improvement Process. That event will take place on Tuesday, December 13.
Prior to the arrival of the ten person evaluation team, we need to prepare many documents which describe
our religion program, curriculum, test scores, financial reports, policies, leadership boards, and school
goals. There is also a survey for faculty and staff and another for parents. It should take no more than ten
to fifteen minutes to respond to all of the questions and we hope you will take the time to provide us, and
the diocesan officials, with your input.
Surveys are to be completed by Friday, October 7. Please click here to access the survey.
MRS. HAYES LEAVING - I regret to inform you that Mrs. Barbi Hayes, our fourth and fifth grade
small group Math teacher has submitted her resignation, effective Friday, October 14, the final day of the
first marking period. Mrs. Hayes will be moving to India with her husband, Jim, due to a job transfer.
Mrs. Hayes has been with us since the 2005-06 school year, and her creativity, enthusiasm, motivational
ability, and great rapport with her students will be sorely missed. We wish her well in her move to Asia
and hope she will return to our staff in the future.
Replacing Mrs. Hayes will be Mrs. Natalie Bell. Mrs. Bell has her undergraduate degree from Lewis
University and graduate degree from St. Xavier University. She has middle school endorsements in Math,
Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies. Her previous experience includes Kennedy Jr. High
(Naperville), Cass Jr. High (Darien), Concord Elementary (Darien), and Mooseheart Child City and
School.
Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Bell will be transitioning during the week of October 10.
TWO ASTERISKS ON WEEKLY EDLINE REPORT - If you should ever view your child’s weekly
progress report and see two asterisks (**) next to any item such as homework, quiz, or test, it means that
the grade listed in the upper left hand corner under the subject and teacher's name is not accurate. **
indicates that work is missing, a test or quiz have not been taken, or a report has not been turned in.
Therefore, until those issues are resolved, no grade has been assigned. Obviously penalties for late work
and a low test score can bring that grade down significantly.
Since ** refers to missing work, please note the penalty for late work as listed on p. 31 of the ParentStudent Handbook.
ABSENTEE NOTES - Our office staff would be appreciative if parents sending notes to school
explaining a child’s absence would include the child’s name, homeroom, and have the family name
printed out. There are some names which are very common and if the homeroom is omitted and if the
parent signature is difficult to read, much time is wasted trying to identify the child.
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Attn: Parents - The Special Milk Program is a federally funded program that provides reimbursement
for milk served by schools, camps, and child care institutions that have no other federal Child Nutrition
Program. The primary purpose of the program is to encourage the consumption of fluid milk by children.
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Letter to Households
Application
Thursday eEnvelope submission procedures: All submissions to the Thursday envelope must be
approved by Mr. Glowaty and should be received by 3:00 pm on the Tuesday before your item is to
appear. Kindly e-mail your request to Mr. Glowaty at fglowaty@yahoo.com with “Thursday Envelope” as
the subject of your message with a copy to Mrs. Fitzgerald at sspptechie@yahoo.com. The preferred
format for attachment submissions is .pdf. It would also be helpful if you use Arial size 12 font. (Short
messages can be sent within the body of the email.) Please provide a heading so we know how you would
like your message listed. Thank you for your cooperation.