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Volume 7, Issue 3
Please return your emergency forms and student handbook forms to the school office as soon as possible! Thank you!
Please contact the school's main office for information regarding announcements.
Photos, personal phone numbers, full names, and students' names
are omitted online.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! INTERNET SAFETY SEMINAR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH
We are once again focusing on Internet safety during the first HSA meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 8th at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker Detective Michael Tansey will provide the very valuable insight, coaching, and advice as he has in the past to help all families effectively and more importantly safely utilize the Internet. He will explore general Internet safety, information pertaining to online predators, and how we all can keep our children safe. Detective Tansey is personally driven to keep children safe as he looks out for his own children and fortunately for us, has also adopted the children of SSPJ. The evening will prove to be an enlightened, educational experience as Detective Tansey provides tools and suggestions to keep your children safe. Since online predators are finding new ways everyday to exploit our children, this seminar is worthy of your attendance even if you have attended it in the past.
SSPJ SCHOOL PICNIC
We wanted to thank all the families who attended the school picnic on Saturday. Even the threat of rain did not keep anyone away! The movie "High School Musical" was a big hit with the ending being the best part. Thanks so much to Mrs. Cicalese and her dance class who taught the children at the picnic the ending dance number so that everyone was able to jump up, dance and have lots of fun!
MAGENTA CHAIR ON THE LAM!
At Saturday's picnic one magenta folding chair accidently went home with the wrong family. Please return to SSPJ. THANK YOU.
BASKET BONANZA
Did you save the date? Friday, October 20th is the Basket Bonanza. Bingo
and tricky tray are composed of Longaberger pottery and baskets.
Oh and did we mention that American Girl has donated a doll for us to raffle?
More info to follow.
THE WONDERFUL THING ABOUT TIGERS IS A FRIEND!
One of our 6th Grade students created one of 12 poem/pictures that appeared on the "Friends of the National Zoo" website. His entry starts with "Save the Tigers it's worth your while...". He is very proud of being a part of the traveling exhibit--and we are very proud of him! You may visit the website at The Smithsonian National Zoological Park.
SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT WITH SSPJ WEAR
SSPJ clothing sale will begin today September 27, 2006. SSPJ wear is jackets, sweatshirts, hats, blankets, as well as other items displaying the SSPJ logo. SSPJ wear does not replace the school uniform. The embroidery is done by a local small business woman. Her company is called "Designs by Suzanne". She is located in Lopatcong, N.J. If you would like to see some of her work you can visit her web page Stitch and Tell. Included in this week's packet is an order form. Items may be personalized. Orders will be taken until Wednesday, October 11th, 2006. Please send orders to the attention of "Mrs. Hillhouse-Embroidery Sale". Make checks payable to SSPJ HSA. Any questions please call Mrs. Hillhouse Thank You!
FUNDRAISING NEWS
Innisbrook orders are due in school today Wednesday, September 27th, 2006. Please
forward all orders to Mrs. Halm. Thank you for your support.
Congratulations to Mrs. Krupski--she was the winner for the Innisbrook basket from back to school night.
Congratulations to Mr. Shoudt for guessing the closest number of Starburst in the jar at the family picnic. The total was 518-his guess 513.
Good Guessing!
CONGRATULATIONS SSPJ GRADUATES!
Last year our eighth grade Language Arts class submitted poems to Pine Tree Poetry, located in Burlington, N.C. Eight of our students' works were selected for the 2006 publication. We are proud of their accomplishments and wish them continued success in Creative Writing.
RESPECT OTHER STUDENTS' COMMENTS, OPINIONS, AND IDEAS, RULE #4
- Ron Clark
During discussions, respect other students' comments, opinions, and ideas. When possible, make statements like, "I agree with John, and I also feel that..., Or I agree with Sara. She made a good point, but I feel that...".
SOARING HIGH
Students, teachers and diocesan staff gathered August 29th at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, Piscataway, to view the students' work from this summer's Bishop's School. The display on the trigonometry and geometry of kites included students from Our Lady of Peace School, Fords; St. Helena School, Edison; and STS. PHILIP & JAMES SCHOOL. The eighth graders attended the Bishop's School of Mathematics June 26-30 at cardinal McCarrick High School, South Amboy.
Just a Reminder
Look in this week's packet for information regarding The Catholic Spirit. There is a special offer for the families of students who are enrolled in Catholic schools in the Diocese of Metuchen. Please take advantage of this great opportunity!
