October 18, 2022

1st graders Ebube and Zyna came together for prayer yesterday.

Principal's Message

Greetings SPN Families,

As we begin to feel the change in the seasons and anticipate the coming of Thanksgiving, we are grateful for our school community and the high quality programs our students enjoy. In order to ensure that this quality continues, each year we provide the opportunity to give through our SPN Annual Fund Drive. This drive is your opportunity to help fill the gap between our tuition rate and what it costs to educate your student.

Parishioners at St. Philip Neri-St. Albert the Great are also included in this opportunity to support the school. Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Suer, Mr. Toner and I will be speaking at this weekend’s Masses to kick off this year's campaign. Many of our school families have already contributed toward this year’s goal of $50,000 - and we thank them for their support! If you have not yet contributed or would like to enhance your contribution, please consider giving any sized gift to support this drive. These funds go directly to supporting Catholic education that reflects our traditions and innovations. Thank you in advance for your generosity that benefits our students and their future.

Our calendar of events kicks into high gear this month, with several fun activities planned for SPN in the next few weeks. Read below for information on Halloween, dressing up like a Saint for All Saints Day, the 8th Grade’s Parent Bingo Night (with childcare) fundraiser, and Math Night in Candyland! The Scholastic Book fair is also just around the corner!

As always, thank you for sending your children to school ready to learn – well rested, well fed, well groomed, and most importantly, loved.

Warmly,

Ms. Thomas

Focus on FAITH: “Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” 1 Peter 1:8-9

Information and Updates

Happy Birthday Fr. Joseph!!: We wish our pastor, Fr. Joseph, a very Happy Birthday tomorrow, October 19th! Buon compleanno!
Monday, October 31st/HALLOWEEN: Students may come to school in their Halloween costumes. If students are not in costume, they should be in uniform. Costumes MUST NOT include weapons or excessive blood. Costume masks may be worn during the Parade that will begin at 8:15 a.m. The “big school” students will meet the TK and Kindergarten students at Van Buren and Fountain and then proceed around the block from Central to Court to Encinal and back to Fountain. Parents are invited to attend the parade and enjoy coffee provided by our PTG. Halloween Monday is a noon dismissal.
All Saints Day: For Tuesday, November 1, All Saints Day, students may come to school dressed up like a saint (this is optional). They will be featured in our All School Mass at 9:30 a.m., hosted by the 7th grade. It’s helpful if students know the name of the saint they portray as well as one fact about him/her.
Candy Donations for Halloween: The SLC is collecting candy donations for this year's Halloween carnival. Please bring INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED candy with NO NUTS to the candy collection box in the office. Collection ends on October 21st.
Bingo Night Returns to SPN: The 8th grade class invites you to their Bingo Night fundraiser on Saturday, November 5th from 6-9p.m. in O'Brien Hall. Limited childcare available - see flyer below for ticket details.
Math and Game Night in Candyland: Come to O'Brien Hall between 5 and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8th to play with numbers and win prizes! Open to preschool - 8th grade. Solve puzzles to earn raffle tickets. Enter math contests to win special prizes. Play candy- themed games with delicious treat prizes. Candy donations for this event will be collected in the office lobby the week after Halloween. See flyer below for details.
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Volunteering at SPN: Interested in volunteering? Need to log your hours? Here's what you'll need for the 2022-23 school year. View the SPN Volunteer Requirements here. After volunteering, log your hours using the Volunteer Hours Log Sheet. Thanks for your time!
COVID Update: There have been no new COVID cases at SPN since September 12, 2022!

School Happenings

The Saint Philip Neri Spirit Wear Store Opens Today!

Head's up! Our NEW 24/7 Saint Philip Neri School Sideline Store is officially

up and running. Get your SPN swag - tons of designs, colors, and items

to explore - for a new, off-campus look!

To celebrate, we're offering fans an epic, month-long promotion--

25% OFF site-wide when you use code SPIRIT.

Go Saint Philip Neri School!

This week's Rosary team: Elias (5th), Jos (5th), Tyrus (7th), Lina (5th), Grace (5th), Chiara (6th), Kurt (7th), Harper May (7th), Hannah S. (3rd), Leila (4th), Cameron (6th), Joseph (3rd)

4th Graders doing mystery science.

6th graders as a giant human lung!

Kindergarten soil scientists observed living and nonliving organisms in the soil, including insects and worms. They seemed to have liked the worms the best!

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Community Happenings

Dear Prospective Families,

You are invited to Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School's Open House on Sunday, October 23rd from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Come tour our beautiful campus and learn about the outstanding academics and dynamic co-curricular experiences for students at SJND. This event offers a great opportunity to chat with our students, meet faculty members and administrators, and enjoy student performances and spotlights by our Visual and Performing Arts program, the Athletic department, and many more! RSVP today here or learn more by contacting us at skellman@sjnd.org or sfreitas@sjnd.org. We look forward to seeing you at Open House!

~The Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School Admission Team

Go Pilots!

Holy Names in collaboration with Classroom Matters is offering a HSPT Prep Course Class on Saturday, December 10 from 1-4 pm.

During this session, you can expect to receive an overview of the test, including scoring, question types, and timing. We will review test-taking strategies and practice problems, and provide a workbook with additional practice problems to take home. Register Today!

$95 workshop only

$150 workshop + online practice test from Test Innovators

$260 workshop + two online practice tests and targeted practice problems from Test Innovators