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Welcome to the SPPA School Page. If you need to contact Sts. Peter and Paul Academy you may contact this website at webmaster@sppacademy.org Or call Sts. Peter and Paul Academy at 513-761-SPPA. That is 513-761-7772.
Here you will find Reminders, past and present Newsletters, and recent photos of the classes. You will find the 2008-2009 Enrollment Form, Uniform Information, Spirit Wear, School Record Transfer information, School Calendar, Class Schedules, Teachers Information and their email addresses. You will also find a link to Mrs. Morgan's Homework Web site.
You may click this link to open the 2008-2009 Enrollment Form to download. You may print it off and fill it in. Send with all required documentation and fee to: Sts. Peter and Paul Academy 231 Clark Road, Reading, Ohio 45215
Please click on this link for the 2008-2009 school supply list.
WELCOME TO THE SPPA FAMILY! We are proud to announce our newly hired Principal for the 2008-09 school year- Mrs. Glenda Donnelly. Mrs. Donnelly is looking forward to the upcoming school year at Sts. Peter and Paul Academy. For the past three years, Mrs. Donnelly has served as the Assistant Principal at Mother Theresa Catholic Elementary School in Liberty Township. We are also happy to announce our newly hired 3rd/4th grade teacher - Mrs. Sandy Budd. Mrs. Budd comes to us from the former Our Lady of Rosary School in Green Hills. After that school closed, Mrs. Budd has been substitute teaching. She comes highly recommended and those who have interviewed her, just loved her.
Important Updates and Reminders for 2008 Meet the Teacher - Sunday, Aug. 17th Teacher in Service Days - Monday, Aug. 18 - Tuesday, Aug. 19 First Day of School - Wednesday, Aug. 20 Family Picnic, Koenig Park - Friday, Aug. 22
Parents Club Officers for 2008-09 School Year
President - Debbie Scholz Vice-President - Dave McDaniel Treasurer - Julie Bronner Secretary - Carrie Wolf
ENJOY YOUR SUMMER BREAK!
Dates from 2007-08 school year May 8th - Parent's Club meeting canceled. Rescheduled for Tues., May 13th - Elections to be held for next year's PC officers May 8th - Special School Clean-up at 6:30pm following the Rosary at 6pm May 9th - 3rd Quarter Honor Awards 8am following morning prayer May 9th - ODE walk through May 13-16th - Scholastic Book Fair May 14th - Book Fair Family Night 6-8pm May 15th - May Crowning Ceremony 6:30pm May 16th - Washington DC Student Presentation 1:15pm May 21st - Last School Mass of the year 10:45am Father Len Fecko presiding May 22nd - Volunteer Appreciation Night May 26th- March in Memorial Day Parade 9am Mueller's Lockland May 27th - Field Day 12 noon / 8th grade last day of school May 28th - 8th grade Graduation Ceremony 7pm May 29th - Field Trip 5th, 6th & 7th grades - Zoo May 30th - Last Day of School - plan for early dismissal 1:30pm
Sts. Peter and Paul Academy Newsletter May 22, 2008
Upcoming
Volunteer Opportunities
An Academy fundraising meeting was held on May 14th. Along with tuition and donations, fundraising is our main
source of keeping SPPA operating. It is important that everyone play a
part in making these events successful. The following are several
opportunities to become involved with over the next few months.
The next Academy fundraiser is the Luau, scheduled at Koenig Park
for Saturday, June 28th. Volunteers from the Academy are still
needed to help organize, promote and work this event. As
school will be out at this time, you are asked to sign up now if you are
available to help in any way. Please see the detailed insert in the family
envelope. Tickets are also on sale now by contacting Jackie at jackiehonebrink@yahoo.com
or Michelle at bdaddy@fuse.net.
Another fundraiser planned for this summer is the 4th of
July booth at Koenig Park. If you can provide baked goods or sell glow
sticks, please contact Terri Sweeney at tsweeney34@hotmail.com
Planning
ahead, the Family Picnic is scheduled at Koenig Park big pavilion on Friday,
August 22nd. This tradition is planned
to coincide with and celebrate the first week of school. Ten volunteers are
needed to chair several different committees – set-up, clean-up, food, drinks,
advertising, entertainment, etc. If you are interested in helping with this fun
event, please contact Terri Sweeney as listed previously or contact the website
at webmaster@sppacademy.org
Also
in the planning stages are some new fundraising ideas: A monthly raffle and a
walk-a-thon in September. So stay tuned and look for emails this summer. If you
are not receiving emails periodically from the Academy, please sign in as a
guest at the website: www.SPPAcademy.org
That
way you can keep updated this summer with what is happening. Again,
a huge THANK YOU! to all our volunteers for the help and support they have given
the children of the Academy this year! The strong volunteer spirit brings us all
closer and promotes community. It fosters pride in our school and furthers our
mission at SPPA. Notice
– Anyone wishing to babysit this summer may leave their information at the Academy office for interested parents who call. Memorial
Day Parade – Parents,
students, friends of the Academy are asked to join in the Reading Memorial Day
Parade. We will be lining up at Mueller's parking lot, by the railroad tracks in Lockland,
no later than 9am Monday morning. The MND Dance team and Vonderhaar's
truck will be meeting there as well. Everyone
is encouraged to join in this 2nd year tradition. Please wear your
Spirit Wear and walk with pride! Reminders- Volunteer
Appreciation Night – Tonight To
thank all of our volunteers, a night of pizza, drinks and desserts is being held
tonight, Thursday, May 22nd at 6:30pm directly following the Rosary
at 6pm. Anyone who has volunteered at the Academy in any capacity is invited to be present for this “Thank You” night. Also you will be introduced to next year’s principal, Mrs. Glenda Donnelly. Hope to see everyone there. 8th
Grade Graduation - Graduation Mass is being held in the SPPA Gymnasium on
Wednesday evening, May 28th at 7pm. Awards
will be presented, then directly following the ceremony, everyone is invited to
the reception in the Cafeteria. Last
Day of School- Friday, May 30th is the last day of school for this year.
Please plan for early dismissal at 1:30pm. The group will be meeting at the Academy parking lot and will be carpooling to the game. No Bus. The Reds game is Sunday, June 1st at 1:15pm against the Atlanta Braves. There is a promotion that day of “Run the Bases” and Floppy Reds cap give away for the first 10,000 kids under 14 years of age. Please plan on meeting in the Academy parking lot at app. 11:30-11:45 am. Plan on staying late after the game to socialize. Wear your Spirit Wear! Our name will be announced on the big screen during the game!
Sts. Peter and Paul Academy Newsletter May 15, 2008
Art Show
Students have been reminded for the past 4-5 months to keep
their paintings, drawings and creations for the Art Show in May. Now each
student is asked to choose and bring in ONE of their favorite pieces created
this year in Art Class. Students are asked to please turn in their favorite masterpiece on Monday, May 19th to Mrs. Harsch during their Art time. She will take the art and further prepare it for display. The Art Show will be on exhibit in the school during the Volunteer Appreciation night on Thursday, May 22nd. Everyone is invited to view the beautiful Art created by the students. Reds Game Field Trip With the end of the school year drawing to a close so
quickly, plans are being arranged for the Reds Game Field Trip. This new Academy
tradition is going to be a little different. Parents (grandparents, guardians) and their children will be invited to participate in this Field Trip. The Reds game is Sunday, June 1st at 1:15pm
against the Atlanta Braves. There is a promotion that day of
“Run the Bases” and Floppy Reds cap give away for the first 10,000
kids under 14 years of age. Tickets are $7 (or $13) each and will be grouped
together in the Bleachers. There is no refund if you cannot attend. The group will be meeting at the Academy parking lot and will
be carpooling to the game. No Bus. The trip will take place after school and
therefore the Academy holds no responsibility for the student. A parent or
guardian who is responsible for their child will need to attend the game and be
with the child for the field trip. Kick off the summer vacation with some good old-fashioned
fun! Socialize with other Academy families in the school parking lot before and
after the game.
Parent’s
Club Elections - As
there were not enough people able to attend the Tuesday night meeting, elections
will be held with a write in vote through the Family Envelope. Officers
are needed for the following: President:
Duties include attending and running all meetings. Vice-President:
Duties
include taking over responsibilities of President when not available. Secretary:
Duties include attending all meetings and taking minutes. Treasurer: Duties include keeping track of all
money earned and spent by Parent’s Club. Please write in your suggestion for officers. Names of nominees may be sent to office through the Family envelope or directly to Lori Becker. Nominee must have attended 3 Parent’s Club meetings this year. Ballots with nominee’s names will come home in next Thursday’s Family envelope. Your vote will need to be returned in the envelope the next day, May 23rd. Votes will be tallied and officers for next year’s Parent’s Club will be announced before year end. Volunteer
Appreciation Night – To
thank all of our volunteers, a night of pizza, drinks and desserts is being
planned for Thursday, May 22nd at 6:30pm directly following the
Rosary at 6pm. Grandma Audrey has been asked to help host the evening, which
will be held in the Cafeteria. So if you would like to help, please contact
Audrey Stites at astites@speakingofwomenshealth.com. Also
on the agenda that night is to introduce next year’s principal, Mrs. Glenda
Donnelly. Please mark your calendars to attend. Anyone who has volunteered at
The Academy in any capacity is invited to be present at this “Thank You”
night. Field
Day – A
tradition from the former SPPS that was brought with us to the Academy is Field
Day. Close to the end of the school year, the children would play games outside
under the direction of the graduating 8th graders. We are continuing
this tradition at SPPA on Tuesday, May 27th. The children will be treated to a
Pizza, chips and pop lunch provided by Parent’s Club. Field Day will start
after lunch. Students will play games and run relay races. Mrs. Riley is also
planning a special obstacle course challenge. There will also be activities
planned in the gym, so the children don’t get too hot outside. Children will
end the day with a Parents
are invited to help and join in the fun. Students are allowed to be in
Spiritwear for the day. 8th
Grade Graduation - Graduation plans
are being finalized. Father Joe Binzer will preside over the Graduation Mass,
which is being held in the Sts. Peter and Paul Gymnasium on Wednesday evening,
May 28th at 7pm. Awards will be presented, then directly following the
ceremony, friends and family of the graduates will enjoy a reception in the
Cafeteria hosted by the 6th & 7th grade parents. Last Day of School- Friday, May 30th is the last day of school for this year. Please plan for early dismissal at 1:30pm. Reminders-
If child(ren) want to play a fall sport at
SSPP they need to turn the forms in by next week, Friday. If they have any
questions or need a new form, call Mike Kelsey at 554-2133.
Sts. Peter and Paul Academy Newsletter May 8, 2008
Spotlight on Education First Holy
Eucharist Seven children from second grade received the Sacrament of the Eucharist on Sunday, May 4th. SPPA students along with children from Sts. Peter and Paul
PSR class and children from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Elementary school made
the Sacrament together. Mrs. Kathy Baker from OLSH,
Deacon Tom Lynd, Father The Lord blessed the day with sunshine and blue skies. Children posed by the Parish sign before going into the church. Wearing their blue suits and carrying their swords, the Knights of St. John led the 18 children into Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Parents, friends and relatives proudly snapped pictures of the procession. Father Mike and Deacon Tom celebrated the sacrament. During the Mass, children were invited up around the Altar. It was a precious moment for each child that followed as they received Jesus in the form of bread and wine, a moment they have been anticipating for a long time. Each child was accompanied by their parents or loved one to the Altar individually, before the congregation lined up to receive Communion. As the church emptied into the courtyard, children greeted family and friends. Laughter and congratulations were shared amongst the group. It was a special day, one that was celebrated by many in the community. The SPPA First Holy Communicants were given the day off of school on Monday, May 5th , a tradition that was continued from the old school. Congratulation to Dillon, Bart, Nick, Blaise, Brady, Katie and Chas!
Updates Thanks
to all who participated in the Mother’s Day Flower Sale. The First
Grade class took first place in selling $667.00. WOW! Way to
go! They win the pizza and ice cream party. Also a special mention to Dylan Embry for selling
$364.00 worth of flowers. We sold $1611.00, making around $800.00 profit. Hopefully we can continue this next year and keep growing the profit. Pick-up for flowers is Saturday, May 10th between 10am-2pm in the Academy Cafeteria. You may contact Suzie Bateman with any questions at 518-4202.
Looking Ahead Tuesday, everyone should have received an important update
and reminder page that went home in an early Family envelope delivery.
This helped give parents more notice for the rescheduled Parent’s Club
meeting, which was changed from Thursday, May 8th to Tuesday, May 13th.
The PC meeting was
rescheduled because of the special school clean-up tonight to prepare for the
Ohio Department of Education final walk through on Friday, May 9th. Every family is asked to come and volunteer tonight for
this Special Academy cleaning session beginning at 6:30pm.We want the school
to shine for the ODE inspection tomorrow. Passing the ODE inspection will let
the Academy go from operating on a Letter of Approval to the Academy receiving
its Charter. Everyone’s help is needed for the usual cleaning and then
some. Please show up for however long you can stay. Many hands make light the
work! Thank you in advance for your dedication to the Academy. May Crowning- The tradition of a May Crowning
ceremony was revived last year and is being continued this year. Please save the
date of Thursday, May 15th at 6:30pm. All families and friends of the
Academy are invited to attend. Mrs. Marlene Henkel is coordinating this event,
which will take place at the Mary statue in front of the Academy. Join us for
music, prayer and honoring the mother of Jesus. Reminders Just a reminder that Sts Peter and Paul Parish Athletic
Association is having Monte Carlo on May 17th. Reverse Raffle tickets are still available - $25.00 for a
chance to win $2000.00! This ticket also allows two people to enter the
Monte Carlo. They also need all Arm-Chair horse sheets turned in;
each horse is $5.00. Any questions,
Sts. Peter and Paul Academy Newsletter May 1, 2008
Spotlight
on Education Washington,
DC Trip The 7th & 8th grade field trip was a wonderful educational experience. There is not enough room to write about everything the students saw and visited while in Washington. One of the highlights was the VIP tour of the Capital Building ending with a visit by Congressman, Steve Chabot. Congressman Chabot had just arrived back in Washington, but made it a point to take time to talk with the students from SPPA. Being from Reading himself and having formerly attended the South Reading Elementary School, which is now the home of Sts. Peter and Paul Academy, gave the group an instant connection. Thanks to Steve Chabot for taking time to speak with the students and chaperones. So
many things worked out flawlessly on the tour, that guide - Joyce Tami, said she
had never seen a tour in all of her 9 years as a guide in DC, go so perfectly.
Everyone was always on time everywhere the group went, it just worked out
smoothly.
Even
with a few wrong turns here and there, our bus driver still managed to get us to
our destinations on time or early. She was also very impressed with the
knowledge of our 7th & 8th graders for every question she asked them.
Our guide said that most of her tours are for other 8th graders and that it is a
normal part of their curriculum to come to DC. Another
of the highlights of the tour was Arlington National Cemetery. Besides walking
through part of the 612 acres of white grave markers and visiting John F.
Kennedy's gravesite with the eternal flame, witnessing the changing of the guard
at the tomb of the Unknowns was powerful for the students. Watching the
Sentinels inspection before being allowed to come on duty was very impressive.
Updates Thanks to all who helped
with the Rummage Sale, held last weekend at SPPA. Profit from the sale
was approximately $2000. Dave McDaniel is
planning on a “perpetual” rummage sale to help provide extra income for the
school. By continuing to accept certain types of donations, such as sporting
equipment, cds, movies, video games, furniture and appliances, he will be able
to sell these at consignment stores for profit for the school year round.
Please talk to Dave to find out what donations he is taking and where you
can drop them off. You may contact him at 477-
2468 or dmcdaniel_8788@fuse.net The Mother’s Day
Flower Sale ended today. If you didn’t get your order forms in, please
send them in immediately. You may contact Suzie Bateman with any questions at
518-4202. Pick-up for flowers is
Saturday, May 10th between 10am-2pm in the Cafeteria. Looking Ahead
8th grade Graduation
is coming right up. Mrs. Morgan is gathering ideas to make it a wonderful new
tradition here at Sts. Peter and Paul Academy. Please remember to send in your
ideas as soon as possible. She asked for the suggestion form back by Friday, May
2nd. SPPA Luau – Planning is now going on for the next
big Academy Fundraiser. The Luau is scheduled for Saturday, June 28th
at Koenig Park. Volunteers are needed to help. This may be your last chance to
get those volunteer hours in for the 07-08 school year, so if you would like to
sign up, please contact Corry Hundley at 706-7615. Reminders Recycling Essay Contest Don’t forget to write your essay this weekend if you would
like to be eligible to be the SPPA recycling representative at the Cincinnati
Reds game on July 17th. Just tell in your own words what you are doing to recycle,
reduce and re-use in your home, school or community. Good luck and we’ll see
you on the field with the Reds, if you win! Essays have no minimum word count
and must be turned in Monday, May 5th to the office. Community Announcement Reading
Pool Sign Ups: Saturday, May 3, Saturday, May 10 & Saturday, May 17.
9am – Noon @ Haffey Fieldhouse. If you still have last years pass please
bring it and a 2008 sticker can be put on it. Yearbook Orders –You may still order the inaugural
yearbook for SPPA by contacting Dianne Seeger at 563-2078. Order forms available
in school office.
Sts. Peter and Paul Academy Newsletter April 24, 2008
Dear
SPPA Families, On
Friday, May 9th, a representative from the Ohio Department of
Education will be coming to SPPA to conduct our final “walk through”.
The process to apply to the State to become a chartered school in Ohio
began back in May 2007. Since last May, we have successfully accomplished a variety
of steps to get to this point. This
representative will be reviewing files (teachers and students), ensure we have
performed all emergency procedures, review a variety of SPPA forms and
brochures, as well as tour our facility to make sure we have a safe, clean and
secure building. This is the last
step. By successfully “passing”
this walk through, SPPA will be an official school in the eyes of the State.
This is what we have been working for over the last year! We
are asking for your help in preparing for this very important meeting!
We would like to have a large group cleaning session on Thursday
evening, May 8th beginning at 6:30pm following the Rosary at 6pm.
We would like to get the grounds spruced up as well.
Please
bring gardening tools, cleaning supplies and your SPPA Spirit! Please bring you
students so they can help with this effort. Feel free to contact me with any questions. I look forward to seeing as many of you as
possible on May 8th! Sheila Spotlight on
Education 4th
Grade by Mrs. Kennedy The fourth grade class has spent the past several months learning about Ohio. We've explored Ohio's early Native American settlers, and the students have researched and reported on the various Native American groups who once called Ohio home. The students even created wonderful artifacts to represent the Native American group which he/she researched. The students have investigated Ohioans' roles in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. The students have also explored the development of transportation
methods in our state, from macadam roads to canals and railroads. The
students have been very interested in discovering the different immigrant
and religious groups that settled in Ohio. Currently, the class is
learning about Ohio's goods and services and how Ohio is interdependent with other states and countries.
We are also taking a look Empty Halls-
The 7th & 8th graders left
for Washington, DC on Monday morning. Look for details about their trip on the website: www.sppacademy.org and in the newsletter next week. Updates The Yankee Candle
Sale was very successful. With only 40 students participating, the
Parent’s Club still made a total profit of $2376.38. Top sellers were: 1st
place, Savannah Notke (K) who sold $551.67. 2nd place was Lindsay
Bronner (6th) who sold $475.05. Each of these young ladies won 2
tickets to Coco Keys Water Park. Fantastic job to all who sold and bought the candles!
Thank You! Mother’s Day Flower Sale- Sale continues until May 1st. Remember the top
selling class will win Pizza and Ice Cream Party. Yearbook Orders –You may still order the inaugural yearbook for SPPA by contacting Dianne Seeger at 563-2078. Order forms available in school office. Ads for the Yearbook may be purchased by contacting
Shelley Kroeger at 761-0903. Litter Clean Up-Scavenger Hunt On Friday, April 18th,
students participated in a “Family” time activity. Each group was under the
direction of their leader. Children received a plastic glove and their family
received a litterbag. The families went on a scavenger hunt and picked up litter
along the way. They did not leave the school grounds.
The winning team was Mrs. Cummins' family
who received a sweet treat provided by Ms. Hesse. Then all children’s names
were put into a bag for a drawing. Two winners received T-shirts courtesy of
Barb Wriston-Rudy of Keep Cincinnati Beautiful. Winners were Caitlyn Elfers and
Joey Bauldauf. Thanks to all for having some fun while picking up the school
grounds. Don’t forget, you may also participate
in the Great American Cleanup with the City of Reading on Sat., April 26th
at Koenig Park. Reminders
Both occurring at
SPPA- Sat., April 26th RUMMAGE SALE
8am-1pm Kindergarten Open
House 12-3pm Sts Peter and Paul Parish Athletic Association is having a Monte Carlo on May 17. All parents are invited. This is one of the Athletic Association’s biggest fundraisers and they would like our support. If anyone is interested in working the Monte Carlo and having FUN, Call Gina Baldauf at 513-769-3988!
Sts. Peter and Paul Academy Newsletter April 17, 2008
Dear
SPPA Families, As
we head into the final 6 weeks of school, there are many fun and exciting events
to look forward to. One of those
events many of you may not be aware of is the 20th Anniversary
Settlement Day Dinner sponsored by the Reading Historical Society (RHS).
This event takes place Friday, May 16th.
Each year RHS recognizes a Reading business, a civic organization and one
outstanding community member for their contributions to the Valley.
This year, Bonnie Rack is being recognized for her commitment and service
to the Reading community. I think
it would be awesome if as many SPPA families as possible were there to support
her when she receives this award. You
must purchase tickets prior to the event. Adults
are $15 each and children (12 and under) are $5.
This includes a full catered meal by Vonderhaars, drinks and dessert. Please contact Terri Kelsey (554-2133) or Jim Lichtenberg
(733-5289) for more information or to purchase your tickets.
Be sure to wear your SPPA spiritwear! Hope
to see you on the 16th- Sheila Lichtenberg Spotlight on Education Computer
Class Mrs. Nicole Burke teaches computer class on Wednesdays and Fridays
each week to all students at SPPA. Mrs. Burke, who formerly worked at GE as
a Desktop Technician for 8 years, brings her knowledge to the
classroom. She not only teaches
computer, she, along with the help of other dedicated parents, also set up
the computer lab this past summer and continues to use her spare time to keep
our school network up and running smoothly. If ever there is a problem, Mrs.
Burke quickly takes care of it. Not
only does Mrs. Burke volunteer her time in computer class, she also gladly
picks up recess duty for the teachers on the days she teaches. We want to
take this time to thank Mrs. Burke for all she does at Sts. Peter and Paul
Academy. Mrs. Burke is teaching a variety of topics in class this quarter,
including keyboarding, Internet research, Microsoft Publisher and Excel.
She is focusing a lot of effort on coordinating an Internet Safety
lesson for all of the students. Mrs. Burke has created a wonderful addition to the curriculum at
SPPA with the computer lab. She has designed a class that the children
look forward to each week. She has an environment, which empowers
students by incorporating her teaching with the technology of the future.
Thanks Mrs. Burke! Reminders
7th
& 8th grade Car Wash - this
weekend at Allen's Auto Service,
19 Clark Rd. from 9am to 1pm.
Hopefully, the weather will cooperate. There
will be pop and snacks for sale too. Please bring your car(s) to the car
wash to support the 7th/8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. If you don’t have your tickets yet, it’s not too late to participate in SPPA’s Trivia Night at Haffey Field House this Sat., April 19th.You may still call Andrea at 733-1198 or Carol at 554-0060 to get in on the fun!
Walking in Jesus’ Footsteps Under the direction of our Religious Director, Mrs. Marlene Henkel, and with the help of Mrs. Shelley Cummins, the 2nd & 3rd grade class prepared a recent prayer service. In a reading from Corinthians, the students were given a good example of how to treat their neighbor. As they learn to walk with Jesus, the children were asked if they could recognize Jesus in other people. The prayer service included paragraphs by the children,
such as the one featured below which was written by Alex Poynter. Mrs. Hubble is a person who loves the students in our
school by always taking time to help them when they come to the office with a
problem or if they just need to talk about something. When she does this the
person she is talking to starts to smile or begins to feel better. This makes me
think Mrs. Hubble is walking in Jesus’ footsteps because Jesus always took
time for people no matter how busy he was.
He said let the children come and see me and I will take care of them. Box Tops for Education Update The 2nd/3rd Quarter "Family" Race for Box Tops/Campbell
Soup Labels has finished and we have a winner....St. John of God (Ms.
Kennedy)!! For all of their hard work, they've earned an out of uniform day and
movie party in the gym! They will enjoy their prize this Friday, April 18th. The final totals
for the "Family" Race are: St. John of God
- (Ms.Kennedy) $131.90 St. Francis of
Assisi – St. John the
Baptist - St. Nicholas-
(Mrs. Frazier)
$69.70 St. Patrick-
(Mrs. Morgan)
$65.80 St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton - St. Joseph the
Worker- Our final race this school year is Boys vs. Girls vs. The Faculty!
The marked containers are in the office and the students can drop their Box
Tops and Campbell's Soup Labels there. Final turn-in day for this
leg of the race is May 23, 2008. The winning team will enjoy an Ice Cream Sundae
Party during lunch, the last week of the school year! So far this year, we've collected over $700 in Box Tops!
Keep up the great work!!
Sts. Peter and Paul Academy Newsletter April 10, 2008
Spotlight on Education Physical
Education Class Mrs.
Teresa Riley is one of the most popular teachers at SPPA. When Mrs. Burke
asked students in computer class to draw and write what their favorite thing
was about Sts. Peter and Paul Academy, many of them mentioned Gym and Mrs.
Riley. Mrs. Riley just smiles and takes it in stride, as she has taught some
of these children since they were 3 and 4 years old, in her class at
Serendipity pre-school. Mrs.
Riley uses her many years of participation in basketball, softball and running
to help guide her teaching the children in gym. When
asked what she would like to talk about for this column, Mrs. Riley said,
“We’re starting to practice for the Presidential Fitness Test for the next
few weeks. The test is coming up at the end of the month. We are running and
doing sit ups. Next year I want to explore another program called Presidential
Champions where the families become involved in activities together with the
students. It encourages children and their families to be active outside of
school. You would get to keep record of hours spent at activities such as
soccer or baseball or walking with your family.” Thanks Mrs. Riley! The SPPA
community appreciates all that you do to keep the students healthy! Reminders Remember to get your tickets from Andrea at 733-1198
or Carol at 554-0060 for Trivia Night on Sat., April 19th. Tickets need
to be bought in advance. Thanks
to Randy Xander and Dave McDaniel for working to get storage space and a
trailer for the SPPA Rummage Sale, Saturday, April 26th.
The trailer will be at the school on Mondays from 5-7pm to accept donations.
The trailer will also be available on Saturdays from 9am-11am. Think about
SPPA when you are doing your Spring cleaning! Most usable items are
acceptable. Thanks! A
Bake Sale is also planned for that day and volunteers are needed. Any questions, contact Dave DMcDaniel_8788@fuse.net or phone 477-2468.
What’s New? Suzie Bateman is chairing a SPPA fundraiser for
Mother’s Day. After the
wonderful success with the Poinsettia sale at Christmas, it was decided to
hold a second flower sale with the same florist before the end of the year.
SPPS Alumni, Kathy Theis, of Northgate Nursery, grows the most beautiful
flowers and everyone loved the poinsettias she supplied at Christmas. Items
for sale for Mother’s Day will include flowering hanging baskets and clay
pots with geraniums. Suzie plans on holding a contest between classes at SPPA
to see who can sell the most. She will donate a pizza party for lunch for the
winning class. Flyers for the sale are scheduled to go home in the family
envelope April 17th with
more details. The sale will last 2 weeks and will end Friday, May 2nd.
Pick-up will be in the cafeteria on May 10th , the day before
Mother’s Day. Please keep this
in mind when you are thinking of a beautiful gift for your mom! Vision / Hearing Screening
Both
tests are required by the state to be done in the Fall and in the Spring,
along with anytime a teacher requires it. Thanks Nurse Kelsey! Project
Linus will be finished
during Family Time this Friday. It
would be appreciated if anyone would like to volunteer to stay after school
for a short time to “tie up any loose ends.”
Sts. Peter and Paul Academy Newsletter April 3, 2008
From the Office Dear Families and Friends, I hope everyone had a safe
and blessed Easter. The children
returned to school with a lot of smiles. I
personally enjoy your children and want to continue teaching and working with
them. Many of us have started to
plan for the next school year, and I have given a lot of thought to some new
programs, particularly for our preparing 6-8th graders for high
school. One of the programs I have
been “mentally” developing, possibly to be titled, “My Advancement
Plan”, will focus on several key areas of academic achievement by learning how
to study more effectively, improve their literacy and comprehension,
and socially develop their sense of community by participating in
out-reach programs and being of service to others.
The goal of this program
would require the student to “apply” for graduation, demonstrating what they
have achieved should be awarded with advancement. Stay tuned and enjoy the
Spring! Sincerely, Mary Lehrter Spotlight on Education Spanish
Class Children
at Sts. Peter and Paul are privileged to be able to take a foreign language from
Kindergarten through 8th grade as part of their regular academic
schedule. Many schools offer this extra curricular at an extra fee. However at
SPPA, we are blessed with a wonderful Spanish teacher, Mrs. Sara Schenz, who
donates her time, talent and treasures in teaching. Mrs. Schenz has a combined 9
years of education in French and Spanish and a BA in Russian. “It simply makes
me happy to share my love of languages with the students,” said Mrs. Schenz. Ms.
Hesse was thoroughly impressed when Kindergarteners came back to class saying,
“Hola!¿Como esta?” “They
will continue to build on this base every year,” said Ms. Hesse. K- 4th
grades are offered age appropriate activities that help build basic
vocabulary skills. With 5th – 8th grades, Mrs. Schenz
focuses on intensive grammar work. This is an added bonus, as now all high
schools require 2 years of a foreign language to get into college. All classes will work together to decorate the school for Cinco de Mayo. Gracias Senora Schenz! Looking Ahead
|
 | Set up Friday, April 25th beginning at 3:00pm |
| Advertising |
| Price researcher |
| Bake sale chair |
| Cashiers |
| Open hours (in pairs) (these volunteers will receive donations prior to the sale) |
| Sales attendants |
| Tear down on Saturday April 26th beginning at 1pm |
WHAT TO BRING TO SET UP:
| Rags or paper towels |
| Cleaning spray (409 or the like) |
| Masking tape |
| Permanent markers |
| 4 cash drawers with start-up money |
| Grocery and/or paper bags |
| Water/soda |
| Furniture dolly |
| Bug spray |
| Large garbage bags |
| Tire pump |
You can sign up for a position even in you are unable to attend this meeting. This meeting will be focusing on brainstorming, organizing of committees, and developing a plan for the day.
SALE ITEMS ACCEPTED:
Bikes, yard tools, hand tools, power tools, furniture, clothing, appliances, building materials, exercise equipment, electronics, toys, sporting goods, antiques, blankets, pillows, etc. We are looking for bigger items in order to make our goal of raising $5,000!
(We
cannot accept mattresses, paints or other liquids.)
Questions?
Please contact Dave McDaniel (477- 2468 or dmcdaniel_8788@fuse.net)
Next meeting: Tuesday,
April 8th at 6:30pm
Notice Posted March 19th
To our wonderful SPPA families, friends and supporters- the school is dry! Thanks first, to God for holding back the creek. Thanks next, to the hard working, selfless volunteers who worked into the wee hours of the morning securing the school, inside and out.
Thanks to those who placed emergency phone calls and to those who prayed.
Thanks to everyone for the part that you played in this episode of our history.
What's next?
First, our prayers go up for everyone in the community who has suffered a loss because of the rains, especially St. Michael's in Sharonville.
Next, the plan is for Spring Cleaning at the Academy. Since everything is up off the floor, it's a good time to clean and get ready for the final quarter. For those volunteers who would like to help, the Academy will open at 9am.
Terri Kelsey is also planning on dying Easter Eggs for the St. Francis Soup Kitchen on Saturday morning starting at 11:30. The Linus project will also be available for those wishing to make the tie blankets.
What an ample opportunity for community service right before Easter. The Academy will be open for a few hours Saturday morning if you would like to join in. Everyone is welcome and appreciated!
Happy Easter!
Sts. Peter and Paul Academy Newsletter
March 13, 2008
Our School Nurse,
Mrs. Terri Gertz-Kelsey, will be conducting Vision and Hearing Screenings with
grades 3, 5 and 7 over the next 2 weeks. The screening results will go in the
student’s permanent file. She will report her findings to the parents
through a note home only if further evaluation is needed. 
