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SPRING CONCERT – HUGE SUCCESS – GREAT ART WORK DISPLAY The Spring Concert was a great success. The St. Paul School Band was powerful and grand. The pieces selected by Mr. Szcygiel were very chal-lenging and the band students “nailed” each song. The vocal part of the concert was enhanced by student –generated music and wonderful student jokes. The music selections by Mrs. Koscinski were perfect. The theme of The Cyclone Café was very fun. The students sang their hearts out. Every-thing from “Five Fat Peas” to “Yellow Butter” to “Oodles of Noodles” to “Simple Song of Peace” to “Food Glorious Food” was inspiring and lovable. The talent was amazing. Both teachers taught us much about the music. It was very educational. This is just another example of what this school has to offer. Special congratulations to the WSMA Medalists and to the Contorno Scholarship winners. Thank you to Jan Arpin, our great art teacher, for hav-ing an Art Show displayhav-ing the beautiful student art work. Please see more pictures posted in the school newsletter.
P R I N C I PA L P O I N T E R S
I MPO R TA NT DA T ESMAY 26, 2016
S T PAU L S C H O O L N E W S
May 30: Memorial Day; No School
June 7: 8th Grade
Appre-ciation Day
June 8: 8th Grade
Gradu-ation at 6:00 PM in Church
June 9: 8th Grade Class
Trip; K5 Graduation at 1:30 PM
June 10: Last Day of
School; Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM; School Picnic
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PRINCIPAL POINT ERS CONTINUED
THANK YOU FROM JOHN SHANAHAN
Thank you to the Home and School Association and families for the wonderful thank you card, gift card, and travel dollars. Thank you to the teachers and students for the very creative and thoughtful “Thank you Crafts” that were handed to me at the concert last evening. You are all way too kind and consider-ate.
OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT
There will be an Open House for St. Paul School TONIGHT on Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM for all interested new families from 3K to grade 8. All new KM and Mukwonago 4K students are invited to attend and meet the teachers. All current 4K families are invited to hear more about the kindergarten program at St. Paul School. New 3K families who are registered or interested may visit. Perspective kindergarteners through grade 8 parents are also welcome. This is a great way to meet future families to our school.
OPEN DOOR POLICY
We have an open door policy in the office at St. Paul School. If you seem to have a question or concern please see Lora or John Shanahan in the office. Come in and see one of us if you have a problem or concern or you do not understand something. We will try and address the issue. Thank you.
STAFFING
At this time we have postings for the following positions that are open at St. Paul School for 2016-17. Please spread the word about these positions to anyone you know who may be interested or contact us if you are interested. Call 262-968-3175.
Grade Six Homeroom/Middle School Math Teacher – We are seeking a sixth grade home-room and Middle School Math teacher for the 2016-2017 school year. This individual would teach the sixth grade homeroom in Religion and English/Language Arts and also teach sixth, seventh and eighth grade math. A Math emphasis is expected along with a working knowledge of pre-algebra and algebra.
Four- year- old Kindergarten teacher- half day position and a Three- year- old kindergar-ten teacher - The posting of these spots will be aided by an additional search by the
Mukwonago Area School District. We are seeking a half-day (morning) 4K teacher and a 3K teacher for the 2016-2017 school year. This individual should have a strong knowledge base of the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS).
ST. PAUL SCHOOL COMMITTEE POSITION AVAILABLE
Are you interested in Catholic education? Do you have a desire to play a role in the decision making process that guides our school? Our parish school is searching for qualified candidates to serve on the St. Paul School Committee. Any adult parish member in good standing with an interest in guiding our parish school is welcome to apply. Please contact Jeff Bajczyk at jbajczyk3@wi.rr.com for details. SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR NEXT YEAR – 2016-2017
Our school calendar for 2016-2017 is now posted on our school website at www.stpaulgenesee.net un-der ‘Resources’. School begins Thursday, September 1, 2016 because Labor Day is very late. The Ori-entation /Picture Day is set for Tuesday, August 30, 2016. The last day of school is Friday, June 9,
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PRINCIPAL POINT ERS CONTINUED
2017.
JOHN TILCH ANSWERS THE CALL
Thank you to John Tilch who answered our call for help in the lunchroom and playground for St. Paul School. John was very reliable and helpful as he watched our children and kept them safe day after day. The kids relied on Mr. Tilch and enjoyed his presence and supervision very much. We greatly ap-preciated John’s stewardship for our parish. We hope John will return next year and would welcome any other retired or non-retired persons that could help us at St. Paul School. Give us a call at 968-3175. Be a hero like John Tilch!
MEMORARE PRAYER CAMPAIGN
Our Memorare Prayer Campaign continues. The students of Saint Paul School have memorized this beautiful prayer to Mary as they say it at lunchtime and the teachers have added it to their Faculty Pray-er time. Mr. Shanahan tells the students that now that they have memorized the Memorare they can pray it anytime they need our Mother Mary’s help while preparing or taking tests, or for sporting events, or for music competitions, or for family, or for anything in their lives. Keep track on your form.
John E. Shanahan, Ph.D. Principal
FST boys hanging out in the morning on the playground before school.
St. Paul School artwork on display during the Spring Con-ert. Artwork is still on display from all students. Check it
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POCK ET LUNCH
On Mondays (or Tuesday after Memorial Day, every family will receive a notice from Pocket Lunch with their cur-rent balance, regardless of the amount. We want everyone to know what their curcur-rent balance is so that they plan accordingly. Ideally, we would like all families to have Pocket Lunch balances of either $0.00 or very close to $0.00 at the end of the year. Please stay current on any balances that you may have in your family's Pocket Lunch account.
The last day that school lunch will be served will be Thursday, June 9, 2016. We will have school on Friday, June 10, 2016 and our Home and School will be sponsoring a picnic lunch that day.
REMINDER - CLOSED TOE SHOES FOR EVERYONE
Just a reminder that all students, grades K3-8, are required to wear closed-toe shoes as required by the dress code. This is for the safety of the students. Our policy is as follows:
Shoes must worn at all times and must be safe and practical. Shoelaces must be properly tied at all times. Closed-toe shoes only: no “crocs,” no sandals, no clogs allowed. All shoes must have a closed back.
IMPORTANT NOT ICE ABOUT T UIT ION
Please note that all tuition payments were due on
May 15, 2016.
If you have not submitted your tuition
pay-ment yet, please due so ASAP. Thank you!
IMPORTANT - BUS T RANSPORTAT ION FOR 20 16-20 17!
Attention parents who live in the Waukesha School District:
Resident pupils of the Waukesha School District that attend an area private or parochial school may be entitled to transportation. Any family who will need busing is asked to complete and return a bus transportation form. In an effort to make the routes as efficient as possible, if a response is not submitted the student will be routed to the closest existing stop. Attached in today’s newsletter is the transportation request form for 2016-17. This form must be completed and returned to the Waukesha School District (contact info below) by
June 15, 2016
. Parents can also submit the request online (preferred method, parents also receive a confirmation so they know that the request was submitted):http://tinyurl.com/privateschooltrans16-17
For questions, please contact: Evonne M. Johnson
Transportation Coordinator Phone (262) 970-1150
Fax (262) 970-1011
HOME AND SCHOOL MEET ING - EVERYONE WELCOME!
There will be a Home and School meeting on Tuesday May 31, 2016 at 1:30 PM in the Galleria. All are welcome!
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PICT URES FROM BAND FIELD T RIP
The St. Paul and St. Bruno band played togeth-er on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Saint Luke’s Child Life Ministries in Waukesha, WI. Con-gratulations to both bands for an amazing con-cert performance.
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