St. Paul Elementary Newsletter

October is such a special time in our school year. The leaves are changing, routines are settled, and our students are growing more confident every day. As I walk through the halls and visit classrooms, I’m reminded just how fortunate we are to be part of such an incredible school community.

Our students benefit daily from the support of dedicated staff, caring families, and a community that truly values education. Whether it’s volunteering at events, encouraging learning at home, or simply showing up with kindness and support, your involvement makes a meaningful difference.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping make St Paul a place where every child feels welcomed, valued, and inspired to learn. I’m proud of the work we’re doing together and excited for all that’s ahead this school year.

Dr. Fisher

We love seeing younger siblings and friends come out to support St. Paul athletics! Their energy and enthusiasm add so much to the excitement of our games.

We do want to remind families that if students 5th grade and younger attend athletic events, the expectation is that they remain with their parents or guardian throughout the event. 6th through 8th graders are expected to sit and watch the event rather than move around the school grounds. They may either sit with their parents, or all together in a group. This helps ensure their safety and security and also allows us to keep our facilities in top-notch condition for everyone to enjoy.

This expectation also applies to any community groups or organizations using St. Paul facilities.

Thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to make all athletic events safe, enjoyable, and welcoming for everyone.

We kindly ask that families pack lunches their students can independently manage during lunchtime. If your child’s lunch requires the use of the microwave, please take a moment to practice with them at home so they know how to heat it up on their own.

Unfortunately, we do not have staff available to assist students in preparing or heating food brought from home.

Thank you for your understanding and support in helping lunch time run smoothly and safely for everyone!

Kinder

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

Attention all girls in grades 6-8 who are interested in playing basketball:

Our first practice will be Monday, October 20 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm in Gym B with a short parent meeting to follow. All parents are encouraged to attend. We will be discussing the upcoming season and times of practices and games. The following items need to be completed:

• Current physical

• Proof of insurance and signed contract (completed once per year covers all seasons)

• Fee: $65 - If you would like to pay online, click here.

• Current ImPACT test (baseline concussion test)

The St. Paul Elementary PTC will have the following open Board Officer positions for the 2026-2027 school year:

• Co-Chair (1 position available) The chair shall preside over meetings of the organization and executive board, service as the primary contact for the principal, represent the organization at meetings outside the organization, serve as an ex officio member of all committees except the nominating committee, and coordinate the work of all the officers and committees so that the purpose of the organization is served.
• Volunteer Coordinator (1 position available) The Volunteer Coordinator shall be responsible for identifying volunteers among the students, staff, and community to assist with fundraisers and community events. He or she shall manage and coordinate volunteer outreach and participation using email and other tools (e.g., SignUp Genius) to schedule volunteers for events.
• Treasurer (1 position available) The Treasurer shall receive all funds of the organization, keep an accurate record of receipts and expenditures, and pay out funds in accordance with the approval of the executive board. He or she will present a financial statement at every meeting and at other times of the year when requested by the executive board and make a full report at the end of the year. He or she will also be responsible for all reporting required to keep the PTC’s 501c(3) status in good standing.

The PTC Board Officer vote schedule is provided below:

• October 15, 2025 – Deadline to notify PTC Board of intent to run for officer position
• December 15, 2025 – Vote (online by Google Form)
• January 8, 2026 – Board Officers-Elect selected (begin shadowing Board Members)
• June 4, 2026 – Outgoing Board Members hand over PTC Board to Board Officers-Elect

Basketball Season is right around the corner!

If you have an athlete that would like to supplement their Middle School, or CPRD basketball season, this is a great opportunity to do that! There will be two try-out sessions to come show off their skills, and coaches will evaluate how many kids we have, and the skill range, to appropriately place kids on teams.

This is open to athletes outside of St. Paul to participate in, however, if numbers are too large, in-district athletes will get priority.

Important dates:
MS Girls Regular Season - Oct 20-December
MS Boys Regular Season - January-Feb
CPRD Recreational Teams (K-8)- Jan-Feb
Tournament Play - 4-6 Tournaments Nov-Mar

The tournament play is designed to be more competitive than regular season or rec play, and meant to fill in schedule “gaps” so that kids aren’t going months between seasons without staying active.

Please reach out if you have any questions! Email stpaulyouthhoops@gmail.com

or call/text Angie 503-302-7465.

Hope to see you there! Please register ahead of time. There’s no fee to register!

https://forms.gle/faXDpqbyNzr7xVgZ6

The St. Paul Elementary PTC is looking for a fun and creative design for the labels for our 2025

cinnamon roll fundraiser. Therefore, we are hosting a contest to gather designs created by our

elementary students. Contest rules below:

1. Must be hand drawn, no use of computer or AI will be accepted
2. Must be created by St. Paul Elementary students in K-6th grade
3. St. Paul Elementary PTC Board Members will select one finalist from each class
4. Class finalists will be announced at the November assembly, and will receive a $10
5. Banker’s Cup gift card
6. Entry must include student name and grade (on the back of the drawing)
7. Limited to one entry per student
8. Entries must be turned into the Elementary office by 10/30/25

If your student wants to participate, please download the following attachment and turn in to the Elementary office.