SPD Weekly Update #11

Welcome to this week’s Head of School Update! Grace and peace to you as we celebrate completing the first quarter of our school year. With gratitude for all we have accomplished together, we look forward with hope to an even stronger second quarter. Here are the upcoming events and important reminders to keep on your radar!

Since November 2nd | 2027-28 Financial Aid Form Opened

Financial Aid for the school year 2027-28 is now open for all current families. The link is available in your Family Portal under the Financial tab. More information can be found in Resource Documents: 2027-2028 Diocesan Policies FA

If you have any questions regarding your Family Portal please email Jennifer Maurello

If you have questions regarding Financial Aid, please contact Jeannie MacDonough

Friday, November 13th | Grades Report Card

First quarter report cards are now available for your review, offering a wonderful moment to reflect on your student’s progress and look ahead with hope.

Wednesday, November 18th | Powder Puff: Flag Football Game 2:30 PM

Come one, Come all! Please join us for the annual Powder Puff flag football game, featuring the junior and senior girls! The game will run from 2:30 pm- 3:30 pm on the upper athletic field. Come and cheer on your classmates in this fun school tradition! We hope to see you there!

Friday and Saturday, November 20th and 21st | Fall Show

Support the hard work of your classmates in the cast and crew at our Drama Department’s fall show, Poe: Dreams of Madness, on November 20 and 21 at 7:00 PM! Tickets are just $5.00 for a great night of theater, plus every student who attends earns a dress down day the following Monday!

Tuesday, November 17th | Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent and Teacher Conferences are this coming Tuesday, November 17, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM! Now that first quarter grades are out, stop by to speak directly with your child’s teachers about their progress. No appointments are required.

A Partnership for a Phone-Free School Day

Dear Saint Paul Families, to help our students stay focused and fully present in class, we need your help reinforcing our technology policy at home. Per page 19 of the Student Handbook, all personal electronic devices, including phones and devices using personal hotspots, are prohibited from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM unless authorized by a School Counselor.

Uniform Reminders

- The dress code does not allow yoga pants or black jeans. Black leggings are only allowed underneath a skirt and are never to be worn alone.

- Jr. High students must wear their full gym uniform on their PE days. Both tops and bottoms must have the Saint Paul PE logo. Other sweatshirts and leggings are not acceptable.

- No slippers, crocs, or any shoes without a back or closed toe are allowed. Sneakers must be black.

- For colder days, students may wear a Saint Paul fleece or Saint Paul sweater. Students will not be allowed to wear non-uniform sweaters, sweatshirts, hoodies, etc.

Our uniform supplier, Tommy Hilfiger, is running a sale

From November 13 through November 16, save 15% on orders of $50 to $149.99 or 20% on orders of $150 or more. It's a great opportunity to stock up on uniform essentials, replace outgrown items, or pick up sweaters, fleece, and other layers for the cooler months ahead. Use promo code NV26BMSMEM at checkout to receive your qualifying discount.

Thursday, November 19th | Eucharistic Minister Training

For those students who have received the sacrament of Confirmation and whose pastor has completed their letter of good standing, there will be training in the Chapel beginning at 2:10pm on Thursday, 11/19. New student extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion will be commissioned at the Thanksgiving Mass.

November 13th to 23rd | Thanksgiving Food Drive

Many thanks to families who have already donated! Students can bring their donations to their Theology classroom. Perishable donations and turkeys should be turned in on Monday, November 23rd. Our Thanksgiving Baskets will support Urban Missionaries of Our Lady of Hope as well as St. Peter’s Parish Food Bank.

Monday, November 16th | 2 PM Adoration

Make room for what matters most. Take a peaceful pause, step away from the noise, and spend time in the presence of Jesus. Join us for Monday Adoration, 2:00–3:00 PM. All are welcome!

Wednesday, November 18th | 7 AM Mass

Kick off your Wednesday with Optional Morning Mass at 7:00 AM in the chapel. It’s a great way to ground your day in prayer before classes start. All students, parents, and family are welcome!

Thursday, November 19th | Sandwich Making & Service

Join us this week from 2:00–2:30 PM in the Campus Ministry Office/Cafeteria to prepare sandwiches and pack lunches for the Worcester Free Fridge. Spend 30 minutes with friends while making a difference in our community. Everyone is welcome!

Friday, November 20th | Devotional Prayer

Take a moment to pause and pray. Join Mr. Hoogasian in the Chapel from 2:05–2:30 PM for seasonal devotional prayer. All are welcome!

Steubenville Youth Conference

Sign-ups for the Steubenville Youth Conference have begun. This trip is open to students currently in 8th grade-current seniors. The trip runs July 15-18. The conference itself is the 16-18 but we will be traveling by bus all day on the 15th and getting back late the night of the 18th. The Steubenville Youth Conference is hosted at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and consists of inspiring talks, Mass, praise and worship music, and more. To see the list of speakers for this year’s conference, check out https://steubenvilleconferences.com/events/main-campus-4/

What is the cost?

The cost of the trip is $650/participant, due in late May. Financial aid and fundraising opportunities may be available. A $75/person deposit (non-refundable) is due by December 15th to secure your spot.
What does the cost include?
The cost includes conference registration, bus transportation, an extra night stay in Steubenville on campus before the conference begins, meals in Steubenville, and a campus tour before the conference begins!

What is the deadline to sign-up?

The school has a certain number reserved at the moment, and extra tickets will be returned by the school on December 15th. After that date, it is possible to still sign-up but only as long as tickets remain available, and the conference typically sells out.

How do I sign up or learn more?

E-mail Father Donato at dinfante@saintpaulknights.org

Save the Date! On Friday December 11th, the Visual Arts Department will welcome Tina from Bemis Farms back to campus for a Wreath Workshop Fundraiser to help us buy new Display Boards for art shows and other visual arts displays. We made it 10% of the way to our goal at our Spring Porch Pot event, so let's double that this winter! Your Admission gets you access to all supplies to create one wreath built of fresh greenery and decorations. We will offer light refreshments, a festive atmosphere, and the delightful story telling of Tina Bemis. Please join us from 6-8pm for what should be a wonderful evening of community and creativity! This event is open to anyone who wishes to attend, so please spread the word to any family or friends who would like to join!

The lunch menu for the week of November 16-20, 2026 is attached here.