SPN Weekly Newsletter #26

March 9, 2021

Principal's Message

Dear Families,

As we continue our journey through Lent, let us focus on how we can be better people through our commitment to honoring and celebrating our differences, engaging positively in the world, and acting with kindness.

SPN Auction: What an evening! I enjoyed the delicious Asena dinner, had my dance shoes on for the Dance Party, and did a terrible job on the trivia. What fun! A huge shout out to Auction Chairs Bryan Thomas and Allison Grant, and the Auction Committee: Gina Schaffer, Joanne Lancaster, and Sarah Pastran. SPN staff, Gina Foster and Michelle Hall, deserve a huge thank you, as do other day-of staff helpers, Brooke Turner, Maureen Schopf and Elena Serles. Thank you! The night would not have been complete without the art projects, so another huge thank you goes out to Raven Mihok, Pamela Jordan-Watters, and all the Art Docents. Thanks to this amazing team and our incredible community, we grossed over $100,000! Go Spartans!

Trimester 3: On March 16th, we head into our last trimester for the 2020-2021 school year! Based upon survey results, some cohorts have been restructured. Later this week, teachers will send to all classes updated schedules (if there are changes) and cohort lists. This includes Middle School classes, who we eagerly welcome back for in-person instruction!

Reconciliation: Father Joseph and Father Joel began reconciliation outside, masked, physically distanced in the garden for grades 3rd-8th. Today 3rd graders either received a blessing or engaged in the sacrament of Reconciliation. Tomorrow, 5th grade will have the opportunity from 10:40a.m. - 11:10a.m.

Tomatina Dine and Donate Tomorrow Night: Eat out to support your school! Show the flyer below during your transaction to earn SPN 15% of your purchase.

In the News!: SPN Science teacher, Ms. Kristen Smeal, along with girl scouts of Troop 33373 - including SPN 8th graders Meadow and Jennifer, made the front page of the Alameda Sun for their free seed library installations. Congratulations!

SLC Spirit Day Tomorrow: Crazy Hair Day! Wednesday March 10th is crazy hair day.

NEW DATE: Drive-in movie event: Thank you to those of you who RSVPd for the drive-in movie event - we had over 60 cars ready to go! However, since sending that link, the date of the event was changed to Friday, March 19th at 7:30pm. If you could please take a moment to re-RSVP here that would be great!

Peace and abundant blessings,

Jessica Murray

School Happenings

4th graders working on their novel studies.

Preschool painted and decoupaged birdhouses for the garden.

Preschool with their space telescopes.

Parish Happenings

Mass attendance at St. Albert the Great on March 12^th requires registration. Please visit the parish Facebook page or website, www.spnsa.org, to register. Below are the Novena masses happening in the Diocese:

From the Family Mass Team

Beginning March 7, please pick up a Lenten/Holy Week Fun Bag for your children (ages 4-10) or grandchildren made available by the Family Mass team. Each bag includes a "Color your Lenten Journey Map" as well as a Holy Week book for children, scented crayons and a surprise. You'll find the pick up box in the church vestibule at St. Philip Neri, which can be accessed before and after each mass. (Please rest assured, the bags were assembled using COVID-safe protocols). While Family Masses are on hold for the time being, we encourage you to continue participating with your children by using the materials provided to help them on their Lenten journey. We wish you a blessed Lenten season!