Dear Saint Paul School Community,
On Monday we launched efforts to raise the necessary funds to support our Fund a Need and Annual Fund. To date there have been 36 donations and we have raised $17,150 - THANK YOU! The installation of a card access and intercom system at the three main entry points (Main Entrance, Kinder Door, and Faculty Door) of our school and first floor fire doors to the gymnasium and hallway equipped with magnetic door stops are essential to maintaining a safe environment for out school community. The total cost of this project is $26,000. Your gift in any amount will help modernize the access to and security of our school. The generosity of the Saint Paul School community has resulted in every Fund A Need being implemented, and I am hopeful this remains true even in such a challenging year.
Donations can be made via our website when you CLICK HERE or mailed to the school. In order to install the new system as soon as possible, we hope to raise all the funds needed by November 6.
All donations above the cost of the system will go directly to our Annual Fund. In addition to budgeted operational funding, the Annual Fund provides flexible, immediate resources, allowing us to pivot to new challenges and address student and faculty needs. Our yearly goal is to reach $20,000. Your support has allowed Saint Paul School to offer a full-time, in-person education, as well as remote instruction. I cannot thank you enough for your generosity and understanding.
AESC Director, Ms. Barnes recently completed a STEM course through WPI and next week she will be implementing "I am Stem, Stem I am” in PK through Grade 5 classrooms! She will read a book with each class and complete a STEM project. Thank you, Ms. Barnes, for sharing with our students.
THANK YOU….
We have AWESOME families at Saint Paul School and cannot thank you enough for keeping the faculty and staff well fed.
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The Abate Family – Thank you for providing the faculty and staff with lunch on Tuesday!
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Lisa Richards and PTO for providing recess supplies for each classroom … sidewalk chalk, colored basketballs, colored footballs, hula hoops, and more!
UPDATES and REMINDERS…
Weekly Saint Paul School Rosary via ZOOM –
During remote learning a group of parents and I stated a weekly rosary prayer group. We welcome anyone who would like to join! You may sit silently and pray or decide to be an active participant. It starts at 8:55 am for volunteer assignments and begin praying on Monsdays at 9:00 am.
Please join using the below information:
Meeting ID: 846 0847 7021
Password: Rosary
Feedback from “Better than a Suggestion Box” ….
No suggestions this week but many emails … THANK YOU for your support!
TEAM SPS: Embarking on a new adventure together!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Principal
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CONGRATULATIONS
2020-2021
SAINT PAUL SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL
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Ned DeGraan (Grade 8)
President
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Jake Davey (Grade 8)
Vice President
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Hannah Lloyd (Grade 7)
Co-Treasurer
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Drew Vandermeulen (Grade 7)
Co-Treasurer
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Isabel DuBose (Grade 6)
Secretary
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ANNUAL FUND / FUND A NEED |
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2020 FUND A NEED:
The installation of a card access and intercom system at the three main entry points (Main Entrance, Kinder Door, and Faculty Door) of our school and first floor fire doors to the gymnasium and hallway equipped with magnetic door stops are essential to maintaining a safe environment for out school community. The total cost of this project is $26,000. Your gift in any amount will help modernize the access to and security of our school.
ANNUAL FUND
All donations above the cost of the system will go directly to our Annual Fund. In addition to budgeted operational funding, the Annual Fund provides flexible, immediate resources, allowing us to pivot to new challenges and address student and faculty needs. Our yearly goal is to reach $20,000. Your support has allowed Saint Paul School to offer a full-time, in-person education, as well as remote instruction.
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mail your gift to:
Saint Paul School
attn: Annual Fund
18 Fearing Road
Hingham, MA 02043
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**IMPORTANT UPDATE**
Wednesday, November 4th
NO SCHOOL DAY for students.
Teachers will hold conferences from 8:00a – 3:00p
Additionally, conferences will be offered on
November 5 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
Grade 4-5 and Grade 6-8 will hold conferences together allowing each parent an opportunity to meet with all teachers at once. Teachers will send out a google or doodle.com link to sign-up next week. Before conference dates you will receive a ZOOM link and on conference days teachers will admit you from the waiting room at your time. If you have already met with a teacher please do not sign up for a conference on these dates as we are short sessions to accommodate all families.
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WEEKLY ROSARY
via Zoom
Mondays at 9:00a
Every Monday morning Saint Paul School families and friends join together for a weekly rosary prayer group. We welcome anyone who would like to join! You may sit silently and pray or decide to be an active participant. It starts at 8:55 am for volunteer assignments and begin praying at 9:00 am.
Please join using the below information:
Meeting ID: 846 0847 7021
Password: Rosary
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On retreat this week, Grade 2 learned how to say the rosary together. |
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The application for our 2021-22 school year is now open.
Should you have any questions when completing, please contact a member of our Admissions team at (781) 749-2407.
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SAINT PAUL SCHOOL
2021-2022 ADMISSIONS UPDATES
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TOURS / MEETINGS
To ensure the well-being of our prospective families, all 2020 admissions events will be held virtually. We hope you will join us to learn about Saint Paul School, our mission, our offerings and most importantly, what makes our community so special.
Our Admissions staff look forward to prospective families getting to know our school better and responding to any inquiries. Please click below to to schedule a time to talk or Zoom with the Director of Enrollment, Jean Schnorr, as she welcomes the opportunity to secure a block of time to discuss your questions and interest.
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VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
We look forward to prospective parents joining us to learn more about our school and community from SPS staff and parents.
Join us for an upcoming Virtual Open House:
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We appreciate all current SPS parents interest in helping us welcome families and share their experiences at our school during these Open Houses. Please click below to email Jean Schnorr with your availability. |
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BETTER THAN
A SUGGESTION BOX
Please use this online form to offer virtual compliments, shout outs, concerns, suggestions and solutions. Ms. Fasano will check weekly and either respond individually or include in her Friday newsletter.
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CAR DROP OFF / PICK UP
Thank you for your patience and care.
As a reminder - please keep your name placard available for staff to see and keep to this arrival & departure schedule.
PARENTS UPDATES:
- Please wear a face mask when picking up your students.
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Please do not talk on cell phones when in lot - distracted driving is a concern.
- Be mindful of your speed when entering the lot
MORNING Drop-Off
8:00 am: Families last name A - F
8:10 am: Families last name G - Q
8:20 am: Families last name R - Z
AFTERNOON PICK UP
2:15 pm: Families last name A - F
2:25 pm: Families last name G - Q
2:35 pm: Families last name R - Z
2:45 pm: All walkers / bikers & students
on buses to be dismissed
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With Halloween approaching these tips from the CDC will help to keep you and your family safe while enjoying the fall activities.
Please also check your town's department of health website to get the town's recommendations for Halloween.
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2020
VIRTUAL CROSS COUNTRY
OCTOBER 12 - NOVEMBER 22
for Grades 5 - 8
SPS Cross Country is out running - starting their first week of training and fitness.
We are so proud of our team members and look forward to sharing their accomplishments and adventures when on their training runs.
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Leah (grade 7) is running a 1/2 mile figure eight loop in her neighborhood!
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Liam (grade 7) got out for his training run and inspired his Dad and Mom to join him! |
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Maeve (grade 8) started her season with a run at Bare Cove Park (our race course!) and made it to the top of the hill without stopping. |
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Jake (grade 8) safely ran in his neighborhood on a beautiful Fall evening. |
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OCTOBER MASS TIMES
At all Masses, wearing of a mask properly over nose and mouth is required
Weekend Masses:
All outdoors at Resurrection
Saturday Vigil, now 4pm
Sunday 7am, 9:30am,
11:30am (added)
Daily Masses:
9am Monday - Friday, Indoors at St. Paul
please wear a mask - you may choose to bring a chair to sit outdoors in the courtyard
Doors open at 8am, Rosary at 8:30am
7pm, Monday - Friday, outdoors at Resurrection
please wear a mask and bring a chair
Adoration and Confession:
Following the 7pm Daily Mass at Resurrection until 9pm,
Wednesday through Friday only
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
OCTOBER
16 Elementary Progress Reports
30 "Hallow Harvest" events (more to come)
NOVEMBER
4 NO SCHOOL (Students) - Columbus Day
Parent / Teacher Conferences
Virtual Open House @ 9a
5 PTO Meeting @ 9a
Parent / Teacher Conferences (evening)
11 NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day
17 Virtual Open House @ 6:30p
25-27 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving
Parents please check ParentsWeb
for the most up to date class calendars.
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Grade 4 enjoys a "Mystery Science" lab learning about the bones and joints in their hands. |
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Grade 1 students are "super sleuths" as they identify the elements of a story about penguins. |
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Grade 5 created Rosary lap books to help guide them through each decade of prayer. |
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This week, students had the opportunity to experience democracy first-hand, when they voted for Student Council officers and class representatives. Students running for President, Treasurer, and Secretary gave speeches during lunch period. |
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Sunny fall days make for bliss-filled Preschool playtime. |
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Grade 6 is learning about the properties of minerals.
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SPS students are thrilled with the new recess equipment purchased for them by our PTO.
Thank you!
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We welcome all SPS families to join us.
Please note for your calendars the following PTO meetings planned this school year:
Thursday, November 5, 2020 @ 9:00am
Thursday, December 3, 2020 @ 6:30pm
Thursday, January 7, 2021 @ 9:00am
Thursday, February 4, 2021 @ 6:30pm
Thursday, March 4, 2021 @ 9:00am
Thursday, April 8, 2021 @ 6:30pm
Thursday, May 6, 2021 @ 9:00am
June End-of-Year Social/Thank You Event, TBD
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15th Annual
Hingham Arts Walk
on Sunday, October 18th
from 12n - 4:00p
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Be sure to stop by:
kLoTH (48 North Street)
as they will be featuring an ART DISPLAY by SPS Middle School students
& the sale of BEAUTIFUL BEADED MASK LANYARDS ($10 each) created by SPS students and with profits going to the Hingham Food Pantry.
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SPS FEATURED ART:
Inspired by Malala's Magic Pencil, a story of hope and the courage to make a difference through activism, SPS students were asked if they had a "magic pencil", what would they do to make a positive impact or change in the world. The artwork reflects their individual responses. The overall message is clear,
TOGETHER, WE CAN ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO HAVE A BETTER, SAFER AND MORE TOLERANT WORLD
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by: Megan Naughton (grade 7) |
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by: Hannah Llyod (grade 7)
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by: Abby Collins (grade 7)
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Enjoy our the activities and fun at Saint Paul School.
Watch us on:
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Saint Paul School | 781.749.2407 | 18 Fearing Road | Website
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