Thursday, February 26, 2009
Save the Date!
Please save Tuesday evening, March 31, for an important parent meeting on the topic of bullying and violence prevention. The TPG is sponsoring an enrichment program for the students on this topic, featuring Dr. Marcia McEvoy, on March 31 and April 1st. Dr. McEvoy will provide insight and support for parents at a special presentation on Tuesday evening. I hope that all parents will plan now to attend this very important and timely topic.
Artists of the Month
The artists of the month for March are eighth grade students Annie Gallagher, Noel Fets, Jack Fordon, Olivia Monette, Eric Peltola and James Champane. They learned to use shading to create volume and then drew a still life in charcoal. Their drawings are displayed in our main hall. Congratulations!
Registration Reminders
We are in the process of registering all current families for the 2009-2010 school year. We have opened the preschool registration only for new families. If you are planning to register a preschooler for next year, and have not yet done so, please register as soon as possible. The 4-year-old program, in particular, is almost full. Families registering for grades Young Fives through Grade Eight have until Friday, March 13, for priority registration. New families are eligible to register beginning March 16.
Accreditation Preliminary Report
We completed our accreditation site visit on Thursday, February 12, and the team unanimously recommends St. Paul School for reaccreditation. The summary report provided by the team on Thursday afternoon indicated that the number one strength evident at St. Paul Catholic School is our Catholic identity. The complete report will be presented in approximately one month. Congratulations to all who participated in this process. The accreditation report will form the basis for our school improvement plan for the next seven years.
America and Me Essay Contest winners
Three students from St. Paul Catholic School have been named local winners in the 40th annual America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The three students, who earned first, second, and third place awards, are Peter Fox, first, Madison Skau, second, and Catherine Lessnau, third. All three received award certificates for their achievement (which will be presented at graduation). As the school’s first place winner, Peter’s name will be engraved on a plaque for permanent display in the school. His first place essay now advances to the state level competition, from which the top ten essays in Michigan will be selected. Congratulations to all who participated!
Prayers, Please
Please keep the family of LaVorne Robertson (father of Malik Watkins, grade 5, and Jasmine Watkins, grade 2) in your prayers. Mr. Robertson died suddenly on February 9th.
SERVICE PROJECT THIS FRIDAY!
The School Committee’s monthly service project will be held on Friday, February 27, from 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. in the Canfield Center. The students will be preparing gift bags to welcome our guests to St. Paul parish for Homeless Week. This project is good for students of all ages. Parents are always welcome to join in the fun, too. Students are asked to bring markers or crayons; all other supplies will be provided.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Scholarship Announcements
Three years ago, the Educational Trust trustees voted to establish the Joseph and Alice Wright Scholarship, a $750 grant to be given annually to a deserving young parishioner entering the sixth grade at St. Paul School. The grant will be renewable each year for the three years of middle school, provided the student maintains a “B” academic average.
Any fifth grade member of the parish, who plans to attend St. Paul Middle School, is invited and encouraged to apply for the scholarship. The student should write a letter of application for the scholarship and include a letter of recommendation from a teacher as well as a recent report card.
Applications should be sent to the St. Paul Scholarship Committee, 170 Grosse Pointe Blvd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 or can be dropped off in the school office. Deadline for the scholarship competition is April 3, 2009.
The Wright Scholarship is funded by the St. Paul Educational Trust and is named in honor of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wright, who were long time parishioners and benefactors of the parish and the trust.
2009 Canfield Scholarship and Couzens Family Scholarship Competition
Any eighth grade member of St. Paul Parish who plans to attend a Catholic high school is eligible to apply for both the 2009 Monsignor Francis X. Canfield Scholarship and the Couzens Family Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to two deserving students to be used toward tuition to a Catholic high school.
The Canfield Scholarship has been awarded each year since 1985. Originally called the St. Paul Parish Scholarship, it was renamed in 1991 to honor the late Monsignor Canfield, who served as pastor of St. Paul Parish from 1971 to 1991. Monsignor Canfield died in October 1998.
The Couzens Family Scholarship was awarded for the first time in 1997 and is named for long-time parishioners.
The application requirements are that the student be a current eighth grader in any school and a member of St. Paul Parish. A complete application must include:
1) A letter from the student in his or her own words telling the committee about oneself and indicating the following:
a. Why you would be a good candidate for the scholarship.
b. What high school you will be attending.
c. If you are receiving any additional scholarships.
2) A letter of recommendation from the parent(s).
3) Two Student Recommendation forms from teachers. Available in school office.
4) A copy of the student’s most recent report card.
Only complete applications will be considered.
The Canfield Scholarship and Couzens Family Scholarship may be renewed yearly at the student’s initiative by writing to the Scholarship Committee and by maintaining a 3.0 academic average.
Applications should be sent to:
St. Paul Scholarship Committee
170 Grosse Pointe Boulevard
Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236
Application deadline is Friday, April 3, 2009. Funds for both scholarships come from the St. Paul Educational Trust.
Knights of Columbus scholarship
The St. Paul on the Lake Knights of Columbus Council (#12121), will be offering the Knights of Columbus Blue Ribbon Scholarship to deserving St. Paul Catholic School students during the 2009-2010 school year. Any student, in any grade, who is a parishioner at St. Paul Parish is eligible for the scholarship. Parents desiring a scholarship will write a letter of request giving details of financial need. The Scholarship Committee will review the letters of request, and award the scholarship at the same time the other scholarships are announced in the spring. Letters of application are due in the school office by Friday, April 3, 2009.
Any fifth grade member of the parish, who plans to attend St. Paul Middle School, is invited and encouraged to apply for the scholarship. The student should write a letter of application for the scholarship and include a letter of recommendation from a teacher as well as a recent report card.
Applications should be sent to the St. Paul Scholarship Committee, 170 Grosse Pointe Blvd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 or can be dropped off in the school office. Deadline for the scholarship competition is April 3, 2009.
The Wright Scholarship is funded by the St. Paul Educational Trust and is named in honor of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wright, who were long time parishioners and benefactors of the parish and the trust.
2009 Canfield Scholarship and Couzens Family Scholarship Competition
Any eighth grade member of St. Paul Parish who plans to attend a Catholic high school is eligible to apply for both the 2009 Monsignor Francis X. Canfield Scholarship and the Couzens Family Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to two deserving students to be used toward tuition to a Catholic high school.
The Canfield Scholarship has been awarded each year since 1985. Originally called the St. Paul Parish Scholarship, it was renamed in 1991 to honor the late Monsignor Canfield, who served as pastor of St. Paul Parish from 1971 to 1991. Monsignor Canfield died in October 1998.
The Couzens Family Scholarship was awarded for the first time in 1997 and is named for long-time parishioners.
The application requirements are that the student be a current eighth grader in any school and a member of St. Paul Parish. A complete application must include:
1) A letter from the student in his or her own words telling the committee about oneself and indicating the following:
a. Why you would be a good candidate for the scholarship.
b. What high school you will be attending.
c. If you are receiving any additional scholarships.
2) A letter of recommendation from the parent(s).
3) Two Student Recommendation forms from teachers. Available in school office.
4) A copy of the student’s most recent report card.
Only complete applications will be considered.
The Canfield Scholarship and Couzens Family Scholarship may be renewed yearly at the student’s initiative by writing to the Scholarship Committee and by maintaining a 3.0 academic average.
Applications should be sent to:
St. Paul Scholarship Committee
170 Grosse Pointe Boulevard
Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236
Application deadline is Friday, April 3, 2009. Funds for both scholarships come from the St. Paul Educational Trust.
Knights of Columbus scholarship
The St. Paul on the Lake Knights of Columbus Council (#12121), will be offering the Knights of Columbus Blue Ribbon Scholarship to deserving St. Paul Catholic School students during the 2009-2010 school year. Any student, in any grade, who is a parishioner at St. Paul Parish is eligible for the scholarship. Parents desiring a scholarship will write a letter of request giving details of financial need. The Scholarship Committee will review the letters of request, and award the scholarship at the same time the other scholarships are announced in the spring. Letters of application are due in the school office by Friday, April 3, 2009.
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