From the Principal's Desk

The following is  from principal Robert Brodbeck in the January, 2010 newsletter of St. Paul School. Items from the school calendar on the reverse side of the newsletter can be found on the parish website calendar.  Click on the calendar link at left to see the January calender.

From the Principal's Desk
Like many of the days that I have experienced as principal of St. Paul School, these days leading up to the Christmas Break have been very special. Watching and hearing the first, second, and third graders perform for the Ladies Guild was not only an enjoyable event but also a spiritual one. If you heard 3rd Grader, Holly Adam read the Nativitv Gospel and heard the students sing so beautifully the song "Prince of Peace," you certainly understand I what felt.

I was also fortunate to experience a little of the PreK students putting their shoes out in the hallway in anticipation of a visit by St. Nicholas, and to see the kindergarten and 4th     grade students working together on Polar ExpressactivIties with hot  chocolate being served and a special delivery of bells from the North Pole.

On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception it was wonderful to watch the 8th Grade students assist the PreK children at Mass. Without the 8th graders, Mass attendance for these youngest of our students may not be possible. Thank you 8th grade students for your help and leadership.    
Happenings
Please, look over the January calendar for the school and possibly find a  school event you can attend. It is my hope that parents, parishioners and community members come and visit St. Paul.

The activities scheduled for January present an excellent oppotunity for those visits.

Please consider visiting the school for one of the following events:    

> 8:30 School Mass every Friday that school is in session.

> After Mass tours of the school are available, please call the office If you would like a tour of the school.

>Geography Bee: Jan. 12 at 1:00 P.M. in the PAC.

> Spelling Bee: Jan.20, 1:00 P.M. in the PAC.

> Confirmation: Mass at 4:30 P.M.

>Catholic Sctrools Week: Mass 11 :00 AM. on Sunday, Jan.31.

>School Open House following the Mass,.

> Lunchroom volunteers:
Mon.- Fri. 11 :40 -12:40 P.M. (Brings back great memories)

FYI: Snow Day School Closings:
Please watch the following TV  'stations: Fox 8, Channel 3, Channel 5, Channel 19, Channel 43, or  listen tp  the following radio stations: WAKR1590AM, WONE-97.5 FM, WQMX 94.9. WNIR-100.1 FM, WMJI 105.7 FM. WKDD-98.1 FM. All listings will follow Summit County. Watch or listen for St. Paul School or St. Paul Akron.

Please check Edline for your child's academic progress.

Have a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!