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...on Tuesday, February 2, 31 students from grades 3-5, 22 from the jr. high, 27 parents, 18 teachers, and 5 alumni represented our school by working at the Feed My Starving Children warehouse? Their two hour shift resulted in packing 75 boxes of food containing 16,200 meals.  That will feed 45 Haitian children one meal a day for one year.

         In addition a $400 donation was made by our Spanish Club representing proceeds from their nacho sale.  That money will feed an additional 7 children for one year.

February 4, 2010 
Attn: 8th Grade Parents - On Wednesday, February 10, all eighth grade parents are invited to an information meeting with Mr. Glowaty, Mrs. McDonagh, and Mrs. Skroch.  The agenda will focus on the many upcoming activities that are germane to the graduating class.  Beginning at 9:30, we will discuss such things as May Crowning, Ribbons & Pins, the Graduation Dinner, the Recognition Assembly, the Class Video, Confirmation, Service Hours,  Autograph books, the DAR speech, the Mabel Grimes and Knights of Columbus Scholarships, the Class Trip, and much, much more.

    We will gather in Rm. L24 of the Ministry Center.  First time parents of an eighth grader will find the session particularly helpful.  Should anyone be unable to be present, we will put a special calendar on our website.

Tuition assistance letter from Fr. Milota.
106 families responded to our survey regarding the dates for next December’s Christmas vacation.  The results found that 54% expressed a preference for an 11:15 dismissal on Wednesday, December 22.  30% favored adhering to D. 203’s schedule of starting the break on Thursday, December 23.  Only 16% wished for more time off before Christmas than after. 

    The first draft of the complete 2010-11 calendar, during which the Christmas vacation will run from 11:15 on December 22 and with classes resuming on January 10, will be submitted to the School Board at their February 23 meeting.

  As we continually explore alternatives for fundraising in support of our mission, we are delighted to announce that we’ve joined Tix4Cause.com.   Tix4Cause is a ticket exchange website founded on an innovative yet simple concept—ticketholders sell their unwanted tickets, and can donate 100% of the proceeds to benefit Ss. Peter & Paul School.   Click here for more information.

The next PCA workshop will be held on March 10th in Zuker from 7 PM to 9 PM.



 

  The annual Hobby Fair will take place on Friday, March 12th in Zuker Hall. All students in Grades 4-8 are welcome to participate. Click here for more information and to register.


 

Blessings   - What do families buy every week?  Probably everyone’s answer to that would be groceries.  All families have that in common.  Where do families shop for groceries?  Jewel?  Yes.  Dominick’s?  Yes.  Meier?  Casey’s, Whole Foods?  Yes. Yes. And Yes.  Some families have one preferred grocery store, but many find themselves liking meats from Casey’s, produce from Whole Foods, and lunch box items at Jewel or Dominick’s. 

What’s wonderful about Blessings   is that you can find all of those grocers on the order form.  Groceries are a pretty predictable expense each week.  So you can order your grocery store cards from Blessings   on Monday, get them on Thursday, and “wala”, you’ve earned anywhere from 3 to 5% back.

The average family spends about $200/week on groceries (personally I think that’s on the low side).  If you used Blessings cards year-round to buy your groceries, you’d earn more than $400 back, with 50% of that benefiting the school and the other 50% benefiting your family (e.g., as tuition credit).  It’s both easy and wise to useBlessings s. 

***REMEMBER to place your order by 10AM Monday’s. Please click here for more Blessings information and the newest order form.

 

The Fine Arts Festival is scheduled for Friday, April 9th from 5-9pm in the Ministry Center.  If you are interested in performing, please print the attached form and return it to the office by March 1st.  The Preview Night for performers will be Thursday, March 11th from 2:15-4:30pm in Room 217-218 of the Ministry Center.  Rehearsal Night for the performers will be Tuesday, April 6th from 2:15-4pm in the Chapel.  If you have any questions, please contact Shelly Jaros at 416-4353 or Linda Griffith at 548-2043.
 

FIESTA DEL SOL  Saturday Evening, March 13, 2010 at Bobak's Signature Room at Seven Bridges

OUR VALENTINE TO YOU: RSVP DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEB. 12
DON'T MISS OUT. The Mariachi band is tuning up, will you be there to hear it? To date, we have just over 250 reservations, but have room for another 250! SSPP relies on the generosity of our school families and friends to support our annual Auction. The Auction Committee realizes that it's hard to plan so far in advance, so we are extending the RSVP deadline through Feb. 12. Don't delay, please contact Judy McCormick at 778-0339, jmc1289@wideopenwest.com or Micheline Piekarski at 355-0439, mpiekarski@oprfhs.org ASAP. Hesitant because you don't have anyone to sit with? Don't be, we will match you up with some fun new friends.

AND THE WINNER IS.......
Felicitaciones to the Rehm Family!  They've won the drawing of 2 free Auction tickets for handing in their Cash Raffle tickets. Thanks to the 101 SSPP families who have participated in the Auction Raffle to date. 

SELL SOME TICKETS DURING THE SUPER BOWL
Seeing friends and family at a Super Bowl party this weekend? Why not sell them a few Cash Raffle tickets! Haven't turned yours in yet? It's not too late to sell those tickets, but andale! andale!
Remember that for every Cash Raffle ticket you sell, you improve your chances of winning in the free tuition drawing. And the person that sells the most, will have the gym named for them for the 2010/2011 school year.  Need extra tickets, contact Lisa Carter (630)717-0505 or Trista Bordignon (630)637-9632.

SELL THE MOST RAFFLE TICKETS AND THE SSPP GYM WILL BE NAMED AFTER YOUR FAMILY FOR 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR

 

HOT AUCTION ITEMS 
Heres this week's Auction "tapas" or sampling of Auction items:
 

DIAMOND & SAPPHIRE EARRINGS: Stunning! Dinner at Bobak's will almost be like Breakfast at Tiffanys or actually Breakfast at Costello Jewelers Co. with these gorgeous 14K white gold diamond and sapphire hoop earrings. Each earring contains three round blue sapphires with a combined total weight of .35ct. Each earring also contains two full cut round brilliant diamonds with a combined total weight of .20ct. The retail price is $1,165.00. Audrey Hepburn would adore them and so will you. 

CRESS CREEK COUNTRY CLUB: Soak up the sun and fun this year with a Swim/Tennis/Social Membership to Cress Creek Country Club.

KINDLE: You know you've wanted one. With this great electronic reader, you can download all your favorite e-books. Perfect not only for reading at home, but also on planes and trains. And, enjoy using it while you're sitting in the van waiting for the kids.

MUCH MORE: Don't miss packages for the kids featuring Zhu Zhu Pets and Fat Heads, as well as volleyball packages and other sports camps. Remember, we also have condos in sunny locales, courtside Bulls tickets, Lasik eye surgery, the adorable puppy and so much more...Check back next week for even more exciting items. 

Have a last minute donation? All donations, including dinero (cash) and Blessings gift certificates, are welcome. Please, only new items. To arrange a drop off, please call Kathleen Flynn, (630)983-6885. Muchas gracias to our generous SSPP families who have already made a donation.


CLASS PROJECTS:
Here's what the elementary students are working on just for you:

3rd Grade: FAITH, HOPE, LOVE are yours when you win this striking third grade framed photo. The children dressed in black were photographed with a wide lens photos against a white background. Using their bodies as the alphabet, they spell out FAITH, HOPE, LOVE. Too precious for words.

4th Grade: This project is so exciting that we're keeping you in suspense until next week.

5th Grade: As your fifth grader gets ready to move on to junior high, you can preserve their last year in elementary school forever.  Each class was photographed in front of SSPP's historic elementary building and enlarged to 20”w x 16”h and box framed. Truly, an amazing keepsake.


AUCTION AD BOOK--THE SUPER BOWL FOR YOUR AD:
Couldn't afford air time for the Super Bowl? We have a better and much, much cheaper alternative! Promote your business, or, place a "feliz" or happy ad in the 2010 Auction Ad Book. This much-read "Anuncio Libro" will be sent home to school families in early March. The Ad Book features company ads, business cards and memorable messages from local businesses and families like yours.  Plus, it includes all of the tempting items that you can bid on that night, including football tickets!
To place an ad, just click here and download the form. Return it with your check by Tues., Feb. 16.  For more information, contact Maureen E. Henry, 630-527-1965, email: maureenehenry@sbcglobal.net. Please note the "e" between Maureen and Henry in the email address. Camera-ready artwork can be sent to her, or our advertising team can create an ad for you using your logo and text.
So get in the game, advertise in the Auction Book!

SELECT YOUR SPONSORSHIP LEVEL TODAY!
Spice up your Auction experience this year and become an Auction sponsor. It's not too late, even if you've already turned in your RSVP. Many different levels exist from the $300 Bronze Jalapeno level to the spiciest of all: the Platinum Habanero. Sponsorship deadline is Feb. 16. Click here to read more.

If you have any questions about sponsorship, please contact Judy McCormick at 778-0339, jmc1289@wideopenwest.com or Micheline Piekarski at (708)434-3142, mpiekarski@oprfhs.org.
 

Muchas Gracias for all the support so far. 

Spotlight – Box Tops and Campbell Labels Thank You

DID YOU KNOW? …Last year, the Box Tops and Campbell Soup Labels Service Committee earned over $2,100 for the Home and School Association!  A huge thank you is due to Cindy Rafferty.  Cindy collects the labels and box tops from a box in the back of church and the school buildings.  She follows guidelines set by the companies to earn extra points by attending seminars and turning the information in by certain dates.  Cindy and her team of students work together adhering the labels to individual papers before sending them to the company.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?  Simply tear off the box top or soup label of specially marked products and send them in with your child.  Older children, offer to help Cindy glue the labels on the sheets.  Thank you, Cindy, for your dedication to this service!

Please visit the Home & School Association page for this week's news by clicking here!
 

CSW Assembly - NED Show


Student Council News 
 

Thank You!  Thank You! When all was counted the total monies collected for our Haiti Awareness day totaled $ 3,810.39.  This money will be divided between Catholic Charities and the American Red Cross.  The generousity shown was overwhelming and Student Council cannot thank you enough.

Are you ready to fill up Mr. Glowaty's office for "Souper Sunday"?  We will be collecting soup cans until tomorrow, February 5th. Our goal is to "fill Mr. Glowaty's office" with canned goods. The cans collected will be given to Loaves and Fishes. Students, be ready to donate much needed supplies for Loaves and Fishes.  Our goal is to get Mr. Glowaty out of his office.  At this time of the year, Loaves and Fishes is down in their supplies so this will help out many families in need.

SSPP Bouna Beef Benefit Night - February 23 from 3:00 to closing!  Click here for the flyer.
 

Parish Events
Gifts of Finest Wheat Program - This session will be taught by Father Ryan Larson and will be entitled, CHURCH HISTORY. The program will run for 8 weeks and will be held in the Ministry Center Social Hall. Sessions run from 7-9 PM on Thursday nights. For up-to-date information, please check our website at: www.sspeterandpaul.net . The Gifts of Finest Wheat direct link is: http://www.sspeterandpaul.net/new_evangelization/giftsoffinestwheat.htm

If you have registered for previous GFW sessions you do not need to re-register.


 
Past News
 
Ss. Peter & Paul School Spring Musical - Guys and Dolls, Jr. - Parents of K-5: Please click here link below for rehearsal and cast information.
Check out the new Spiritwear item!  Now available SSPP Headbands!

The Dead Sea Scrolls will be on exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum until June 6th, 2010?  This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the Chicago area to come in direct contact with the roots of Christianity. Click here for more information. 

SSPP Vocations News-Volunteers Needed - Our parish is renew its “Traveling Vocations Cross” program in conjunction with the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord.  What is the Traveling Vocations Cross (TVC)?  It is a small wooden cross which passes from week to week to parishioners from our parish.  The simple task is to take the TVC and for a one week period, you and your family commit to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.  In bringing the TVC to your home, you begin an awareness, dialogue and spiritual prayer to the critical subject of vocations. 
HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE? Schedule your week conveniently by visiting www.dontstopbelieving.org/ssppvocationscross and entering your name and the week of choice and the Mass at which you commit to receive the TVC.  Please call Ed Graham (630)717-7853 or Bill Reid (630)742-0050 or email them at ssppvocationscross@gmail.com

Attn: 1st-4th Graders - Intramural Basketball

 

 

  Attn. Parents and students in grades 5-8 - Fish Fry is coming!  Click here for more information and volunteer opportunities.


 
 

   Calling all artists!  Don't miss the next session of the Young Rembrandts which will run from 1/6 - 3/24.  New this session, given conflicting events coming up in the new year (such as SSPP play rehearsals), YR has agreed to pro-rate the tuition for the YR classes depending on your child's upcoming schedule.  Please call the YR office directly to register so that these special arrangements can be made -- online enrollment will not adjust the price.  If you have any questions, please contact Julie Relihan at relihan@comcast.net or Laura Baldwin at YR (630) 493-4263.  Click here for more details. 

To view the November 4th memorandum issued by the DuPage County Health Department, click here. The DuPage County Health Department has made available the following phone numbers for any questions or concerns you may have regarding H1N1 operations. 

To reach Incident Command please call: 630.221.7200
To reach our 24/hour Emergency on Duty Response Officer please call:
630.221.7777
For any Communications issues please call 630.221.7720
If you have any questions, please contact the DuPage County Health Department at 630.682.7400

West Suburban Educational Associates Workshops:

     
Schedules
 
 
News You Can Use
  • Attendance Line Procedures - The County Health Department would like parents to inform us if and when their child has an influenza like illness "defined as fever (100 degrees or greater) and a cough and/or sore throat in the absence of a known cause other than influenza" or any other reason for being absent. Please provide symptom details when calling your children in sick.
  • Special Milk Program
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  • School Website - We have pre-loaded parent information into the school's website.  Access information will require you to enter your email address and password.  Please hold onto this information as it will remain the same throughout your child's school years.
  • Thursday e-envelope 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 submissions is .pdf. It would also be helpful if you use Trebuchet 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.
  • Photos – Please submit any photos you have to our website at the following page: http://sspeterandpaulschool.yourmembership.com/?page=photos
  • Click on the Public Uploader.
     
  • FYI Program Incompatibility Issues - The school uses Office 2007 for application software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher).  If your child saves a project to the usb drive and you find that you are unable to open that version, you can download the Compatibility pack by clicking here.
  • Another alternative is a free download from OpenOffice.org.
  • For those of you whose students are bringing Microsoft Office 2007 files home that cannot be opened by your Office version, click here for a file converter. 
  • USB Virus Protection  - Disable the USB Autorun feature using the following steps.

  • Click the Start button, then Run and enter "gpedit.msc" without the quotes
    Go to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System 
    Scroll down to "Turn off Autoplay" and double click on it 
    Click on the "Enabled" radio button, then for "Turn off Autoplay on" select "All drives".
     
  • Illinois Attorney General Internet Safety Information for Parents
  • The Essentials of Staying Safe on MySpace/FaceBook
 
Community Connection
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    Please note that you will need the free Adobe Acrobat reader to access the files. 
    If you are having difficulty opening pages from our website in a .pdf format, please uninstall your current version (Start – Control Panel – Add/Remove Programs) Go to www.adobe.com and download the newest free Acrobat Reader available.

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