Falcon Newsletter
November 13, 2026
SPN Families,
Happy Feast Day of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini! Today, we celebrate a remarkable saint who had a tremendous impact on the Catholic Church here in America! Mother Cabrini was the first United States citizen to be canonized a saint. Born in Italy, she came to America in 1889 and dedicated her life to serving immigrants, the poor, and those in need. She founded schools, hospitals, and orphanages throughout the United States. What a great example for all of us, especially our students, of what it means to answer God's call with courage, faith, and a servant's heart! St. Frances Xavier Cabrini... pray for us!
Hats Off to Our Veterans!
We had another wonderful Veterans Day celebration here at St. Philip Neri Catholic School! It is always a special day for our school community as we come together to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Our middle school students once again had the privilege of marching in the Midwest City Veterans Day Parade, while our Pre-K through 5th grade students helped us celebrate with beautiful patriotic songs honoring our veterans and active-duty servicemen and women. Our beloved Miss Lynda was (and will always be!) the "SPN Queen" on our Veterans Day Parade float!
We are truly blessed here at St. Philip Neri and in Midwest City to be surrounded by so many courageous men and women who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. We are especially grateful for our neighbors at Tinker Air Force Base, who continue to serve and defend our great nation each and every day!
School Safety Continues to Be a Priority
The safety and well-being of our students and staff continue to be among our highest priorities here at St. Philip Neri Catholic School. Recently, our teachers participated in Archdiocesan-led Defend Systems training as we continue to strengthen our safety procedures and better prepare ourselves to respond to emergency situations. We are grateful for these opportunities to learn, grow, and improve our practices to help keep our school community safe! We were also honored to have our parish school spotlighted in a special edition from OETA focusing on school safety! We are grateful for our partnership with the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office, and especially for Officer Curtis, who does so much to help protect and support our school community.
Upcoming Reminders:
- Wednesday, November 18 - 2nd quarter progress reports will be sent out via email.
- Wednesday, November 18 - Confirmation Candidate parent meeting 6:00pm
- Thursday, November 19 - School picture retakes. If your child needs their picture retaken, simply email your child's teacher to let them know, and we will make sure they get their picture taken that day.
- Friday, November 20 - Early Dismissal as we head into Thanksgiving Break.
- November 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break
Looking Ahead to Advent and December!
It is hard to believe that December is right around the corner! Advent begins on Sunday, November 29, this year, and it will be here before we know it! We have some wonderful traditions here at SPN that help our students prepare their hearts for the coming of Christ and the celebration of Christmas!
Advent Nativity Scene Giveaway... Donations Welcome!
One of our favorite Advent traditions here at St. Philip Neri is our annual Nativity Scene Giveaway! Throughout Advent, we draw a few student names each day after our morning prayer and announcements. Every student's name is entered into the drawing, and those whose names are called get to choose a small Nativity scene to take home and share with their families! Our teachers do an excellent job each year of bringing in small Nativity sets for this tradition, but we would love some help from our school and parish community! If you have any small Nativity sets that you would like to donate, please feel free to drop them off in the main school office during normal school hours.
It is always such a joy to see the excitement on our students' faces when their names are called and they get to pick out a Nativity scene to bring home to their families during Advent! What a wonderful way to help keep our focus on the true meaning of Christmas! Thank you in advance for your generosity and for helping us continue this special SPN tradition!
St. Nicholas Feast Day Class Parties: Friday, December 4
The Feast of St. Nicholas falls on Sunday, December 6, this year, but we will celebrate a little early here at school with our class parties on Friday, December 4! This is a fun opportunity for our students to learn more about this wonderful saint and celebrate his example of generosity and love for neighbor!
Falcon Elf Factory: December 14–18
Our Falcon Elf Factory will take place December 14–18 this year. This is always a special tradition for our students to do a little Christmas shopping for their families, and we are looking forward to another great year! More information will be coming to let parents know when their grade level will be shopping, PTO will be looking for volunteers for this as well. If you have any items you would like to donate to the Falcon Elf Factory, please feel free to drop them off in the main school office during normal school hours. We are grateful for your generosity and support in helping make this another great experience for our students!
Winter Uniform Reminder
As we move into the colder months, please remember that our winter uniform guidelines are now in effect through April 1. Students should wear pants instead of shorts, and girls may wear black, navy, or white leggings under their skirts (no sweatpants). On Thursdays, all students must wear their school sweaters as part of their Mass uniform (boys may also wear a sweater vest or blazer). SPN fleece jackets may be worn inside the building, but non-SPN sweatshirts and jackets are not permitted indoors during the school day. We certainly encourage warm winter coats for recess and travel to and from school! If you need additional uniform items, please visit our Tommy Hilfiger Uniform Store. At SPN our uniforms are an important part of who we are and reflect our Catholic identity. They promote modesty, unity, and respect while helping create a focused learning environment. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students represent our school and the Church well!
As we approach Thanksgiving and look ahead to Advent, I am continually reminded of how blessed we are here at St. Philip Neri Catholic School. We have so much to be grateful for, especially our amazing students, families, teachers, and parish community! As always, thank you for your prayers and your continued support! Have a great weekend.
PAX,
Corky McMullen
Principal
Defend Systems Training
Ms. Mayden "practicing" choking out Ms. Higgins...
They seem to be enjoying this!😀
5th Grade Vocations Day
Our 5th grade class at 5th Grade Vocations Day. Attending Holy Mass celebrated by His Excellency, Archbishop Paul Coakley.
Volleyball Season Wrapped Up
Our Lady Falcons had a great season! The State Tournament was exciting! THANK YOU to our volunteer coaches for all of the time you poured into the girls!
