Hearts to Love, Hands to Serve


2018 National Blue Ribbon School

2021 and 2022 School of Distinguished Instruction

The Crusader Times for December, 2022

IMPORTANT DATES

Nov 15: Open Enrollment begins

Nov 17-18: Scholastic Book Fair

Nov 23-25: No School - Thanksgiving break

Nov 28: Classes resume

Nov 29: SSPP Day of Giving

Dec 2: NOON DISMISSAL (NO CARES). First Friday Mass (followed by Coffee w/Mrs. Chandler @ 9:30 am. Trimester 1 Ends.

Dec 3: First Penance for 2nd Grade @10 am

Dec 5: 2nd Trimester Begins

Dec 7: Science Fair 6th Grade. Santa's Secret Shop K to 8

IMPORTANT DATES

Dec 8: Santa's Secret Shop Pre K ONLY

Dec 9: Trimester 1 report cards distributed; Gingerbread House Decorating (see HSA News below)

Dec 13: Christmas Show for K through 2nd Grade (10 am and 7 pm)

Dec 14: Pre K Christmas Songs

Dec 16: Christmas Show for 3rd through 8th Grade (1 pm and 7 pm)

Dec 22-Jan 2: NO SCHOOL - Christmas Holidays

Jan 3: Classes resume.

Jan 5: 8th Grade Graduation Parent Meeting @ 7 pm

Jan 6: First Friday Mass

Please see the school calendar for all important dates and information.

The Crusader Times will now be published monthly, on the third Thursday of the month. Please contact the Advancement office for any news that you would like to schedule.



Need a back issue of The Crusader Times? Visit the school website at https://school.sspeterandpaulrc.org/crusader-times

School News

Open Enrollment for 2023-24 Begins November 15th

Re-enrollment and Priority Enrollment for current families begins on November 1.

Open enrollment for all new families begins on November 15. Space is extremely limited in our Pre-K Early Learning Center and Kindergarten programs. We invite you to schedule a tour of the school and discover what all the excitement is about!

If you are considering transferring your child from a public school to Saints Peter and Paul, you may be eligible for a $1000 tuition transfer grant. Contact the Advancement office to schedule a tour or find out more.

Schedule a Tour

Day of Giving is November 29th

Santa's Secret Shop December 7th & 8th

Volunteer Here


Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness



Raising Awareness

On Monday, October 24, the students and faculty of Saints Peter and Paul dressed down in pink in support of breast cancer awareness. The school raised $2,200 that will be donated to the Gretta Ehret's Dream Crazy Campaign for Metavivor. Eighth-grade student, Molly M helped organize the event, and collected different personal items like socks and chap stick for women currently undergoing chemotherapy.



HSA News

SSPP Scholastic Book Fair: November 17th&18th

The HSA is hosting a student-favored event, which fosters children’s love for reading and inspires our kids with the power of book choice, connecting them to their best selves through the expansive, expressive world that is reading!


Set up your student's e-wallet here.

Gingerbread House Decorating: December 9th

SSPP Church Basement

Decorating gingerbread houses has been a long-standing Christmas tradition and all families are welcome to enjoy a December evening building and decorating gingerbread houses. All of the supplies are provided, sign up early as we expect a nice crowd!

RSVP Here!


Alumni News

Exemplifying S.E.L.F


Continuing to be leaders

Making SSPP Proud! Two former SSPP CO Presidents continuing a leadership role at Malvern Prep.


Luke was SSPP CO President for 2020/2021 and Tommy was SSPP CO President for 2021/2022.


On Wednesday, November 2nd both SSPP graduates took part in Student Council Induction Ceremony at Malvern Prep. Luke is a Class Officer for the Class of 2025 and Tommy is a Class Officer for the class of 2026.

If you are alumni, or a parent of alumni and have exciting news to share, please let the Advancement office know! We want to celebrate with you!

advancement@sspeterandpaulrc.org


Parish News

Happy Birthday Jesus!



Click to Participate in the Children's Mass

Children's Choir Is Back

Please extend a warm welcome to our NEW Children’s Choir director, Mrs. Mary Beth Kilpatrick. Mrs. Kilpatrick teaches at Bishop Shanahan High School and has experience directing choirs in grades K-12. In fact, she has been involved in church and school music all her life and enjoyed roles in musical theater as well. Mrs. Kilpatrick is an alumna of Immaculata University and holds a master’s degree from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. 

Children’s Choir rehearsals will take place in the church on Wednesdays at 4:30 pm (time to be adjusted if necessary). The first rehearsal will be on September 28th - parents will fill out a participation consent form at that time and are welcome to stay for the first rehearsal.  All children in grades 3 through 8 are invited to join.  The Children’s Choir will sing once a month at the 9:30 am Sunday Mass.

Sign Up for Youth Group

Sign Up for Youth Group Here !

Donut Sunday Volunteers Needed

Please consider signing up to help with Donut Sunday! Donut Sundays occur on the first Sunday of each month immediately following all Sunday Masses in the Church Basement.  


It is a wonderful way to connect with our fellow parishioners and showcase service to our youngest members! Instructions to be provided.

Donut Sunday Sign Up

News to Know

Support the SSPP Community by shopping with Amazon Smile !
Access the website: smile.amazon.com and select "SS. Peter and Paul Church and School" as your charity of choice. Products and prices are the same as regular Amazon, but using Smile.Amazon means a portion of your shopping dollars will be donated to Saints Peter and Paul School.
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Follow your school on Instagram:
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#wearesspp
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Our facebook page is:
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Our school governing body is called the SSPP Board of Limited Jurisdiction.

Members are Dan McKinney (Chair), Gary Davis (Finance Chair), Mark Drinker (Governance Chair), Mary Cunningham (Development Co-Chair), Erin Heinerichs (Development Co-Chair), Allison Hall, Andrew Parsons, Michael Parsons, Cynthia Wein, Frank Burrell (Marketing & Enrollment Co-Chair), Joshua Benson (Marketing & Enrollment Co-Chair), Martin Roddy, Richard Fonash, Brian Meilinger, Terry Gillin, TR Lavin, Nancy Bucceri, Kyle Richter, Jim Reid, Veronica Chandler, and Monsignor Angelo Citino.

Read more about the Board on our website.

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   Saints Peter & Paul School

        1327 Boot Road

      West Chester, PA 19380

       p. (610) 696-1000

      f. (484) 631-0181


Mrs. Veronica Chandler, Principal     

Mr. Dan McKinney, Board Chairman

Diana Poole, Advancement Director