Dear Parents,
“Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all
understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)
A mixture of emotions can be seen on the faces of parents as they drop their children off
for the first day of school – joy, excitement, pride, nervousness, and relief (to name a
few). Whatever the emotion might be, do not worry. Be assured the faculty and staff at
St. Philip Preparatory school are dedicated to guiding your children spiritually and
academically.
Looking forward to a great year,
Ms. Danielle Gonzalez

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

NEW Faculty
● Mrs. Judy Banyai is transitioning from Middle School Science Teacher to Art and
PE Teacher.
● We welcome Mrs. Patricia Blevis to the St. Philip Prep family as the new Middle
School Science Teacher and 8B Homeroom Teacher. Mrs. Blevis has a BA from
Thomas Edison College and a Masters in Educational Administration and
Supervision from St. Peter’s College. She comes to us with over 14 years of
various science teaching experiences in both high school and elementary school.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM
Perfect Time Music, LLC, has been invited back for another year of instrumental
instruction. The company offers instrumental music lessons, at a separate cost,
to students in Grades 1-8. Students who register will have a lesson once a week
during school hours on a rotating schedule. This way a student does not miss
the same class each week. Music lessons are 30 minutes long and the instructor
will pick them up from the classroom. Academics always come first! Students
will be responsible for all work missed. If a test is scheduled for the period, then
students will not be pulled at that time.
The staff of Perfect Time Music will be present at the Back to School Nights.
Please arrive early to ask questions should you be interested in signing
your child up for lessons. A flyer with prices and more information will be
available.
FACILITY and SECURITY UPDATES
● The faculty bathroom in the middle school wing has been updated.
● The roofing company and electrician are called in each summer to address and
repair any problems and issues.
● Floors – all floors in the classrooms, hallway, auditorium, and gym have been
stripped and rewaxed.
● SECURITY
○ New door installation is complete (glass gym doors, lobby auditorium
doors, early childhood wing doors, copy room door, nurse’s door, foyer
door that leads downstairs)
○ New/Additional key swipe pads have been installed at the gym’s doors,
Russo Room doors, and all interior lobby doors (creating a mantrap area).

PreK UNIFORMS
Remember uniforms (St. Philip Prep PE uniform) are now mandatory for PreK3
and PreK4 this school year (2024-2025). You can visit Flynn O’Hara’s website
https://flynnohara.com or visit the closest store in the Baldwin Shopping Center in
Parsippany, NJ, to purchase the uniform.

MORNING and AFTERCARE
Morning and After Care will start on Monday, September 9th which is the first full
week of school. The cost is $11 per hour ($5.50 per half-hour).
Morning Care starts at 7:00 AM. Any student arriving before 7:30 AM will be
charged $5.50 for the use of Morning Care.
* Students should enter through the main lobby doors.

MORNING ARRIVAL
* Entrance through the auditorium doors will be available once 8th-grade
carline monitors are on duty (7:45 AM). Any student arriving at school
before the 8th graders are on duty (before 7:45 AM) should enter through
the main lobby.
REDIKER/Parent Portal
The Parent Portal via the Rediker system will open on Wednesday, August 28.
Once the Portal is open you will be able to view the monthly calendar and
student homeroom and class assignments. Unless there is a major
discrepancy or conflict, changes to homerooms and classes will not be
made – please do not contact the main office. However, mistakes are
possible. We ask for your patience as corrections are made and adjusted in the
system during the first few days of school.
NEW FAMILIES
Rediker is an online system used throughout the schools in the Diocese of
Paterson. The School Calendar can be viewed when logged into Rediker. The
system also helps parents track the academic progress of their child in addition
to keeping parents and guardians aware of emergency situations at school.
Report Cards will be distributed via the Rediker Parent Portal system as follows:
● Grades 2-8: Four times a year
● Grade 1: Three times a year (Grade 1 does not receive a report card at
the end of the first quarter.)
● PreK3, PreK4, and Kindergarten: Twice a year (January and June)
You may print and save your child’s report card or save it on your computer.
An invitation email will be sent when the portal is officially open for the 2024-2025
academic year (usually a week before school starts). Should you need
assistance, kindly call Mrs. Debbie Neglia at the school and she will be happy to
assist you. Please call 973-779-4700 x. 2.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Important Dates to Remember:

● Monday, August 26

6:00 PM New Beginnings for students new to St. Philip Prep and their
families. RSVP to Anton Meindl, HSA President sppshsa@gmail.com

● Wednesday, September 4 – First day of school
○ Grades 1-8 have a full day of school (Arrival time 7:30-8:00 AM in the
auditorium. Children arriving after 8:00 AM will be marked late.)
○ PreK3, PreK4, and Kindergarten have orientation from 9:30 – 11:00 AM.
All children and at least one parent should be in attendance.

● Thursday, September 5 – First full day of school for PreK & Kindergarten
Back to School Nights

● 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 10 for PreK3 through Grade 3 (Parents
only).
● 7:00 PM Thursday, September 12 for Grades 4-8 (Parents only)

The post Parent Letter August 2024 appeared first on Saint Philip Preparatory School - Opus Christi.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

On Saturday, June 8th, the Church celebrated the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Mary’s love and dedication for her son and Lord were so great, she stood under the cross knowing, like Jesus, this must be.  She accepted the will of God so that all may be saved.  So that all may have life and have it to the full!  

Let us offer a prayer of thanksgiving for our heavenly mother and her immaculate heart.  During any trial and tribulation, let us turn to her for comfort and guidance.  She understands our sorrow and pain.  She is a model of great faith, reminding us to keep moving forward and to look for the resurrection in our lives.

Honoring her joyful heart,

Ms. Danielle Gonzalez

THIS WEEK:   

UNIFORM EXCHANGE PROGRAM

* The last three half days of school, students will be allowed to dress down.  We are asking parents to donate new, or gently used, uniforms to the Uniform Exchange Program.  Uniforms brought to school must be washed first.  Stained or torn uniforms will not be accepted.

Monday, June 10

• 9:00 AM 7th Grade Moving Up Ceremony (6th grade & siblings to attend)
• 5th Grade Retreat
• NEW 

1. PreK to visit Kindergarten.  
   1. PreK4A will visit KA and PreK4B will visit KB.  
2. DISMISSAL – the drive from St. Philip’s Dr. will be closed off due to work being done in the Church.  All parents who regularly pick up in the main upper lot will have to drive in from Melody Hill Road.

Tuesday, June 11

• NEW  First Grade Teacher, Ms. Santiago, will visit the Kindergarten today. 
• 9:30 AM PreK 3 Moving up Ceremony (Last day for PreK3).  Siblings will be allowed to attend.
• 11:00 AM PreK4 Moving Up Ceremony (Last day for PreK4).  Siblings will be allowed to attend.
• Bouncy House Day for Grade K-7 (Students can wear PE uniform or Spirit wear.)

Wednesday, June 12

• NEW 8:00 Morning Assembly – Fr. Nico comes to visit!
• 10:00 AM Kindergarten Graduation (Last Day for Kindergarten). Siblings will be allowed to attend.

Thursday, June 13

• 12:00 PM Dismissal
• Last day of After Care

Friday, June 14

• 12:00 PM Dismissal
• No After Care

NEXT WEEK:

Monday, June 17

• 12:00 PM Dismissal
• No After Care

ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Happy Retirement

Congratulations Margaret Viggiano who is retiring at the end of this school year!  Thank you for your service to Catholic Schools.  We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.  Our prayers accompany you.  Please remember us in your prayers too.

Judy Banyai will be teaching Art next year.  We have started the search for a Middle School Science Teacher.   We do have a great prospective candidate for the position.  Please continue to pray for the best match for our school and students.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

Please know that the school calendar currently on the school website with the use of Google Calendar will not be up next year.  Instead, the calendar component of Rediker, which had been used in the past, will now be used as the main school calendar.  This is being done as a security measure.  Only parents and staff with the login capability to Rediker will be able to view the school calendar.

REMINDERS:

SUMMER Opportunities for the Children

• MHC Camp – Open House April 14, 2024, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM
  • For students that are going into Pre-K 4 through going into 8th grade
  • Dates of Camp: June 24-July 26, 2024

www.maryhelp.org/camp/

Flyer: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q3MYxDw2Eh0jr151kaMpXO7iPAXaGlTk/view?usp=sharing

• Don Bosco Prep Summer Theater
  • For students currently in Grades 6-8
  • Dates of Camp: June 24-28, 2024
  • To register, visit: https://forms.gle/q5N8jgPVqhDMbfRJ8
  • More Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lx1qA3i5gZioBQVoQCqZSYL3Z9e_pmDP/view?usp=sharing

• St. Philip Parish Vacation Bible School (VBS)
  • We invite Children in Kindergarten through Fifth grade.
  • July 29 – August 2
  • 8:30 AM to Noon
  • Songs, skits, snacks, games, crafts, logo t-shirt
  • Registration begins in the Parish office May 25th
  • Students –  want 30 Community Service Hours?  Sign up to be Junior Leaders! Check-in with the Parish Office, Mrs. Valenti

The post Weekly Parent Letter June 10, 2024 appeared first on Saint Philip Preparatory School - Opus Christi.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

“While they were eating, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, gave it to them and said, ‘Take it; this is my body.”  (Mark 14:22)

Have you ever been a little late for a meal and noticed your body gives you signs it’s time to start eating – a grumbling tummy, a headache, or maybe even your body starts shaking?  The body will do the same if we go too long without Jesus in our life or without receiving Him, the Eucharist, as Mass.  The signs are different, but they are there – the feeling of despair creeps in, the sense that something is missing, or a lack of peace and an increase of worry in the mind.

Pay attention to the signs.  Is it time to eat? Be sure to feed yourself in body and soul.

Calling on the name of the Lord,

Ms. Danielle Gonzalez

THIS WEEK:   

Monday, June 3

• Final Exams:
  • Grade 5 – Math
  • Grade 6 & 7 – Science and Social Studies

Tuesday, June 4

• The Parent Portal (Rediker) will be closed to parents as teachers finalize grades.

• Final Exams
  • Grade 5 – Reading Final
  • Grade 6 & 7 – Math and Religion
• Grade 8
  • 11:30 AM Dismissal (Pick up from 8B Door on Melody Hill due to Recess)
  • 7:00 PM 8th Grade Dinner Dance

Wednesday, June 5

• Grade 8 Trip
• Final Exams
  • Grade 5 – Science
  • Grade 6 & 7 – ELA 

Thursday, June 6

• Final Exams
  • Grade 5 – Social Studies

Friday, June 7

• Final Exams
  • Grade 5 – Grammar and Writing
• 9 AM Mass – 6th grade will animate the Mass
• Early Dismissal
  • 11:30 AM PreK3
  • 11:45 AM PreK4
  • 12:00 PM K-8
• 7:00 PM 8th Grade Graduation

NEXT WEEK: 

NEW

* The last three half days of school, students will be allowed to dress down.  We encourage parents to donate new, or gently used, uniforms to the Uniform Exchange Program.  Uniforms brought to school must be washed first.  Stained or torn uniforms will not be accepted.  Thank you.

Monday, June 10

• 10:00 AM 7th Grade Moving Up Ceremony (6th grade & siblings to attend)
• 5th Grade Retreat

Tuesday, June 11

• 9:30 AM PreK 3 Moving up Ceremony (Last day for PreK3).  Siblings will be allowed to attend.
• 11:00 AM PreK4 Moving Up Ceremony (Last day for PreK4).  Siblings will be allowed to attend.
• Bouncy House Day for Grade K-7

Wednesday, June 12

• 10:00 AM Kindergarten Graduation (Last Day for Kindergarten). Siblings will be allowed to attend.

Thursday, June 13

• 12:00 PM Dismissal
• Last day of After Care

Friday, June 14

• 12:00 PM Dismissal
• No After Care

Week of June 17th

Monday, June 17

• 12:00 PM Dismissal

ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!!!!

REMINDERS:

SUMMER Opportunities for the Children

• MHC Camp – Open House April 14, 2024 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM
  • For students that are going into Pre-K 4 through going into 8th grade
  • Dates of Camp: June 24-July 26, 2024

www.maryhelp.org/camp/

Flyer: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q3MYxDw2Eh0jr151kaMpXO7iPAXaGlTk/view?usp=sharing

• Don Bosco Prep Summer Theater
  • For students currently in Grade 6-8
  • Dates of Camp: June 24-28, 2024
  • To register, visit: https://forms.gle/q5N8jgPVqhDMbfRJ8
  • More Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lx1qA3i5gZioBQVoQCqZSYL3Z9e_pmDP/view?usp=sharing

• St. Philip Parish Vacation Bible School (VBS)
  • We invite Children in Kindergarten through Fifth grade.
  • July 29 – August 2
  • 8:30 AM to Noon
  • Songs, skits, snacks, games, crafts, logo t-shirt
  • Registration begins in the Parish office May 25th
  • Students –  want 30 Community Service Hours?  Sign up to be Junior Leaders! Check-in with the Parish Office, Mrs. Valenti

The post Weekly Parent Letter June 3, 2024 appeared first on Saint Philip Preparatory School - Opus Christi.

May 28, 2024

Dear Parents,

On this Memorial Day, we pray for those who courageously laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. May the examples of their sacrifice inspire in us the selfless love of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Bless the families of our fallen troops, and fill their homes and their lives with Your strength and peace.

https://www.xavier.edu/

God Bless America,

Ms. Danielle Gonzalez

THIS WEEK:   

Monday, May 27  

• No School.  Happy Memorial Day!

Tuesday, May 28 

• Genius Convention

Wednesday, May 29

• Field Day – All students, faculty, and staff can wear SPPS Spirit Wear.  
• NJHS Homework Club is canceled for today. 

Thursday, May 30

• Field Day – Rain Date

Friday, May 31

• Grade 5 – Religion Final Exam
• 10:00 AM Baccalaureate Mass for Grade 8 
  • Grades 6 & 7 
  • Siblings will be able to attend (Siblings will be called from their classes.)

NEXT WEEK: 

Monday, June 3

• Final Exams:
  • Grade 5 – Math
  • Grade 6 & 7 – Science and Social Studies

Tuesday, June 4

• Final Exams
  • Grade 5 – Reading Final
  • Grade 6 & 7 – Math and Religion
• Grade 8
  • 11:30 AM Dismissal
  • 7:00 PM 8th Grade Dinner Dance

Wednesday, June 5

• Grade 8 Trip
• Final Exams
  • Grade 5 – Science
  • Grade 6 & 7 – ELA 

Thursday, June 6

• Final Exams
  • Grade 5 – Social Studies

Friday, June 7

• Final Exams
  • Grade 5 – Grammar and Writing
• 9 AM Mass
• Early Dismissal
  • 11:30 AM PreK3
  • 11:45 AM PreK4
  • 12:00 PM K-8
• 7:00 PM 8th Grade Graduation

Week of June 10th 

Monday, June 10

• 10:00 AM 7th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
• 5th Grade Retreat

Tuesday, June 11

• 9:30 AM PreK 3 Moving up Ceremony (Last day for PreK3)
• 11:00 AM PreK4 Moving Up Ceremony (Last day for PreK4)
• Bouncy House Day for Grade K-7

Wednesday, June 12

• 10:00 AM Kindergarten Graduation (Last Day for Kindergarten)

Thursday, June 13

• 12:00 PM Dismissal
• Last day of After Care

Friday, June 14

• 12:00 PM Dismissal
• No After Care

Week of June 14th

Monday, June 17

• 12:00 PM Dismissal
• No After Care

ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!!!!

REMINDERS:

VOTER VOICE – Second Request.  

PLEASE PARTICIPATE! It takes less than 5 minutes!

Your support (faculty, staff and parents) is needed for the  2025 NJ State Budget as proposed by Governor Murphy to raise the per pupil amount in the current proposed budget. We can do that by contacting members of the NJ Legislature on the two key issues of Nursing Services and Transportation.  Current funding does not cover a full-time nurse at St. Philip Preparatory school.

VoterVoice is the easiest and most efficient method. Here is the link to VoterVoice:

https://www.votervoice.net/NJCC/Campaigns/112988/Respond. 

If you are unfamiliar with using VoterVoice just click on the above link, enter the information, add your personal comments if you choose, and then hit send. It’s that easy!

SUMMER Opportunities for the Children

• MHC Camp – Open House April 14, 2024 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM
  • For students that are going into Pre-K 4 through going into 8th grade
  • Dates of Camp: June 24-July 26, 2024

www.maryhelp.org/camp/

Flyer: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q3MYxDw2Eh0jr151kaMpXO7iPAXaGlTk/view?usp=sharing

• Don Bosco Prep Summer Theater

• • For students currently in Grade 6-8
  • Dates of Camp: June 24-28, 2024
  • To register, visit: https://forms.gle/q5N8jgPVqhDMbfRJ8
  • More Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lx1qA3i5gZioBQVoQCqZSYL3Z9e_pmDP/view?usp=sharing

• St. Philip Parish Vacation Bible School (VBS)
  • We invite Children in Kindergarten through Fifth grade.
  • July 29 – August 2
  • 8:30 AM to Noon
  • Songs, skits, snacks, games, crafts, logo t-shirt
  • Registration begins in the Parish office May 25th
  • Students –  want 30 Community Service Hours?  Sign up to be Junior Leaders!

The post Weekly Parent Letter May 28, 2024 appeared first on Saint Philip Preparatory School - Opus Christi.

DearParents and Guardians,

“When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together…Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire…and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.” 

(Acts 2: 1-4)

Reflection for Pentecost Sunday written by Anne Burleigh:

Every year, the tongues of Pentecostal fire: restoration, the reordering of language so that the recipients can understand the universal truth of God’s word – that is, Jesus Christ.  When our language reflects the Word, the eyes of our mind refocus with new clarity. Our reason catches fire, and we become bold.  Pentecost means nothing less than reordering our minds to Truth.

Praying with you, “Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth”,

Ms. Danielle Gonzalez

THIS WEEK:   

Monday, May 20

• 10:00 AM School-wide rosary in the Church for Grades 2-8. (Lead by Grade 2)

Tuesday, May 21

• Grade 8 Final Exams: Science and Social Studies
• 9:00 AM Grade 2 attends Mass followed by First Communion Breakfast

Wednesday, May 22

• Grade 8 Final Exams: Literature and Language Arts
• NJHS Homework Club after school for grades 2 & 3

Thursday, May 23 – WALK-A-THON

• Walk-a-thon: All students, faculty and staff can wear SPPS SPIRIT Wear today.
• Grade 8 Final Exams: Math and Religion 

Friday, May 24

• Grade 7 Field Trip

NEXT WEEK: 

Monday, May 27  

• No School.  Happy Memorial Day!

Tuesday, May 28 

• Genius Convention for Grade 7 and 8 Science Classes

Wednesday, May 29

• Field Day – All students, faculty and staff can wear SPPS Spirit Wear.
• NJHS Homework Club after school for grades 2 & 3 (last day) 

Thursday, May 30

• Field Day – Rain Date

Friday, May 31

• Grade 5 – Religion Final Exam
• 10:00 AM Baccalaureate Mass for Grade 8 
  • Grades 6 and 7
  • Siblings of graduates will be called from class to attend the Mass.  Siblings will return to classes after the Mass. It is a full day of school for them.   

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

VOTER VOICE – Second Request.  

PLEASE PARTICIPATE! It takes less than 5 minutes.

Your support (faculty, staff and parents) is needed for the  2025 NJ State Budget as proposed by Governor Murphy to raise the per pupil amount in the current proposed budget. We can do that by contacting members of the NJ Legislature on the two key issues of Nursing Services and Transportation.  Current funding does not cover a full-time nurse at St. Philip Preparatory school.

VoterVoice is the easiest and most efficient method. Here is the link to VoterVoice:

https://www.votervoice.net/NJCC/Campaigns/112988/Respond. 

If you are unfamiliar with using VoterVoice just click on the above link, enter the information, add your personal comments if you choose, and then hit send. It’s that easy!

REMINDERS:

END of Year Calendar

To date, two Emergency Days were used to close school.  Pending there are no more Emergency Days needed, the last day of school with the students will be Monday, June 17, 2024.

• Monday, June 10th through Wednesday, June 12th will be full days of school.

• Thursday, June 13, 2024: Half Day with Aftercare (LAST day of Aftercare.)

• Friday, June 14, 2024: Half Day with NO Aftercare

• Monday, June 17, 2024: Half Day with NO Aftercare

SUMMER Opportunities for the Children

• MHC Camp – Open House April 14, 2024 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM
  • For students that are going into Pre-K 4 through going into 8th grade
  • Dates of Camp: June 24-July 26, 2024

www.maryhelp.org/camp/

Flyer: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q3MYxDw2Eh0jr151kaMpXO7iPAXaGlTk/view?usp=sharing

• Don Bosco Prep Summer Theater

• • For students currently in Grade 6-8
  • Dates of Camp: June 24-28, 2024
  • To register, visit: https://forms.gle/q5N8jgPVqhDMbfRJ8
  • More Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lx1qA3i5gZioBQVoQCqZSYL3Z9e_pmDP/view?usp=sharing

• St. Philip Parish Vacation Bible School (VBS)
  • We invite Children in Kindergarten through Fifth grade.
  • July 29 – August 2
  • 8:30 AM to Noon
  • Songs, skits, snacks, games, crafts, logo t-shirt
  • Registration begins May 25th
  • Students –  want 30 Community Service Hours?  Sign up to be Junior Leaders!

The post Weekly Parent Letter May 20, 2024 appeared first on Saint Philip Preparatory School - Opus Christi.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

This past Saturday, young boys and girls of St. Philip the Apostle Parish and School made their First Holy Communion.  During the two Masses, both Fr. Monteleone and Fr. Nico offered thoughts for the children and parents.  Fr. Monteleone compared the Eucharistic Meal to a family dinner in which one is surrounded by loved ones and feels loved.  Fr. Nico pointed out this would be the most important day in one’s life and recalled some memories of his First Communion.  Both reflections catapulted me back to my childhood.  I can vividly remember sitting at the dinner table with my parents and two brothers.  I also thought about my First Communion and how my mother put tight spiral curls in my hair and my Communion dress was handmade by a neighbor a few houses down.  The memories brought with them a feeling of comfort and of being loved. You may have similar memories and feelings.

Although adult worries and concerns are real and can be imminent at times, there is a special time during the week when we can release those fears and concerns.  It is when we go to Mass.  During the Eucharistic Celebration there is a powerful grace present. It may not always be physically felt or understood, but it is there.  And during this hour out of the week we can relax our shoulders a bit, breathe a little deeper, and allow ourselves to be comforted.  It is a time we remember God is our Father and Mother.  It is a time to be engulfed by the grace and presence of the Lord.  

Allow this grace to seep into your heart and mind.  Now, as adult men and women of the church, we are called to bring this sense of comfort and love to the children in our lives.

God’s love is brought to perfection in us,

Ms. Danielle Gonzalez

THIS WEEK:   BOOK FAIR

Monday, May 13

• 9:00 AM NWEA Testing (Math) – Kindergarten
• Grade 1-3 Field Trip

Tuesday, May 14

• 9:00 AM NWEA Testing (Reading) 
  • Kindergarten
  • Grades 1 -5 (Make-up day.  The internet was down on Friday.)
• NJHS members will be attending the Diocesan May Crowning
• 7:00 PM HSA General Meeting for parents

Wednesday, May 15

• NJHS Homework Club after school for grades 2 & 3

Thursday, May 16

• Perfect Time Music Concerts in the auditorium
  • 7:00 PM Grades 1-3
  • 8:00 PM Grades 4-8

Friday, May 17

• $1 Tag Day for all students, teachers, & staff.

NEXT WEEK: 

Monday, May 20

• 10:00 AM School-wide rosary in the Church for Grades 2-8. 

Tuesday, May 21

• Grade 8 Final Exams: Science and Social Studies
• 9:00 AM Grade 2 attends Mass followed by First Communion Breakfast

Wednesday, May 22

• Grade 8 Final Exams: Literature and Language Arts
• NJHS Homework Club after school for grades 2 & 3

Thursday, May 23 – WALKATHON

• All students, faculty and staff can wear SPPS SPIRIT Wear today.
• Grade 8 Final Exams: Math and Religion 

Friday, May 24

• Grade 7 Field Trip

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Thank you to everyone who made APPRECIATION Week for the teachers and staff such a wonderful experience!  God Bless you!

REMINDERS:

NWEA

MAP Growth scores help teachers check student performance by measuring achievement and growth. 

MAP Growth tests are unique and adapt to your child’s responses to measure your child’s knowledge. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. These results will provide a more complete picture of where your child is on their learning journey— regardless of whether they are on, above, or below their grade level.

Since MAP Growth tests provide immediate and accurate information about your child’s learning, it’s easy for teachers to identify students with similar scores in similar skills and topics and then plan instruction accordingly.

We are truly excited to focus on your child’s individual growth and achievement. For more information about MAP Growth, visit NWEA.org/familytoolkit. 

END of Year Calendar

To date, two Emergency Days were used to close school.  Pending there are no more Emergency Days needed, the last day of school with the students will be Monday, June 17, 2024.

• Monday, June 10th through Wednesday, June 12th will be full days of school.

• Thursday, June 13, 2024: Half Day with Aftercare (LAST day of Aftercare.)

• Friday, June 14, 2024: Half Day with NO Aftercare

• Monday, June 17, 2024: Half Day with NO Aftercare

SUMMER Opportunities for the Children

• MHC Camp – Open House April 14, 2024 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM
  • For students that are going into Pre-K 4 through going into 8th grade
  • Dates of Camp: June 24-July 26, 2024

www.maryhelp.org/camp/

Flyer: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q3MYxDw2Eh0jr151kaMpXO7iPAXaGlTk/view?usp=sharing

• Don Bosco Prep Summer Theater

• • For students currently in Grade 6-8
  • Dates of Camp: June 24-28, 2024
  • To register, visit: https://forms.gle/q5N8jgPVqhDMbfRJ8
  • More Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lx1qA3i5gZioBQVoQCqZSYL3Z9e_pmDP/view?usp=sharing

• St. Philip Parish Vacation Bible School (VBS)
  • We invite Children in Kindergarten through Fifth grade.
  • July 29 – August 2
  • 8:30 AM to Noon
  • Songs, skits, snacks, games, crafts, logo t-shirt
  • Registration begins May 25th
  • Students –  want 30 Community Service Hours?  Sign up to be Junior Leaders!

The post Weekly Parent Letter May 13, 2024 appeared first on Saint Philip Preparatory School - Opus Christi.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

“Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God…” (1 John 4:7)

From writings of Pope Benedict XVI:

Inner agreement with God belongs to the happy life.  Only if this fundamental relationship is right can all the other relationships be right.  For that reason it is important throughout one’s life and from one’s youth onwards to learn and to practice thinking with God, feeling with God, willing with God, so that love may grow from this and become the keynote of our life.

Break into song and sing praise,

Ms. Danielle Gonzalez

THIS WEEK:   TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!!!

NWEA

If a student tests in the 95th Percentile or higher and they are not already in Kaleidoscope, they can be invited to take the Kaleidoscope exam.  A letter with more information will be sent out at a later date.

Tuesday, May 7

• NWEA Testing – Grade 6-8 Day 1 (Math)

Wednesday, May 8

• School Nurse Day! (Thank you Nurse Tricia and Nurse Elizabeth for taking care of the students!)
• NWEA Testing – Grades 1-5 Day 1 (Math)
• NJHS Homework Club after school for grades 2 & 3

Thursday, May 9

• NWEA Testing – Grades 6-8 Day 2 (Reading)

Friday, May 10

• NWEA Testing – Grades 1-5 Day 2 (Reading)

NEXT WEEK: BOOK FAIR

Monday, May 13

• 9:00 AM NWEA Testing (Math) – Kindergarten
• Grade 1-3 Field Trip

Tuesday, May 14

• 9:00 AM NWEA Testing (Reading) – Kindergarten

• NJHS members will be attending the Diocesan May Crowning.
• 7:00 PM HSA General Meeting for parents

Wednesday, May 15

• NJHS Homework Club after school for grades 2 & 3

Thursday, May 16

• Perfect Time Music Concerts in the auditorium
  • 7:00 PM Grades 1-3
  • 8:00 PM Grades 4-8

Friday, May 17

• $1 Tag Day for all students, teachers, & staff.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Congratulations once again to the cast and crew of Willy Wonka Jr.  The two shows were a great success!  Thank you for your hard work and dedication.  

REMINDERS:

NWEA

Spring NWEA testing in Reading and Mathematics for Grades 1-8 starts May 7, 2024.

MAP Growth scores help teachers check student performance by measuring achievement and growth. 

MAP Growth tests are unique and adapt to your child’s responses to measure your child’s knowledge. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. These results will provide a more complete picture of where your child is on their learning journey— regardless of whether they are on, above, or below their grade level.

Since MAP Growth tests provide immediate and accurate information about your child’s learning, it’s easy for teachers to identify students with similar scores in similar skills and topics and then plan instruction accordingly.

We are truly excited to focus on your child’s individual growth and achievement. For more information about MAP Growth, visit NWEA.org/familytoolkit. 

END of Year Calendar

To date, two Emergency Days were used to close school.  Pending there are no more Emergency Days needed, the last day of school with the students will be Monday, June 17, 2024.

• Monday, June 10th through Wednesday, June 12th will be full days of school.

• Thursday, June 13, 2024: Half Day with Aftercare (LAST day of Aftercare.)

• Friday, June 14, 2024: Half Day with NO Aftercare

• Monday, June 17, 2024: Half Day with NO Aftercare

SUMMER Opportunities for the Children

• MHC Camp – Open House April 14, 2024 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM
  • For students that are going into Pre-K 4 through going into 8th grade
  • Dates of Camp: June 24-July 26, 2024

www.maryhelp.org/camp/

Flyer: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q3MYxDw2Eh0jr151kaMpXO7iPAXaGlTk/view?usp=sharing

• Don Bosco Prep Summer Theater

• • For students currently in Grade 6-8
  • Dates of Camp: June 24-28, 2024
  • To register, visit: https://forms.gle/q5N8jgPVqhDMbfRJ8
  • More Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lx1qA3i5gZioBQVoQCqZSYL3Z9e_pmDP/view?usp=sharing

• St. Philip Parish Vacation Bible School (VBS)
  • We invite Children in Kindergarten through Fifth grade.
  • July 29 – August 2
  • 8:30 AM to Noon
  • Songs, skits, snacks, games, crafts, logo t-shirt
  • Registration begins May 25th
  • Students –  want 30 Community Service Hours?  Sign up to be Junior Leaders!

The post Weekly Parent Letter May 6, 2024 appeared first on Saint Philip Preparatory School - Opus Christi.

Dear Faculty and Staff,

“Remain in me as I remain in you.” (John 15:4)

In Sunday’s Gospel, the word “remain” is used eight times, and the phrase, “remain in me” is used four times.  When Googling the definition of “remain”, one will find, “continue to exist, especially after other similar or related people or things have ceased to exist.”  

Being a disciple of Jesus means to keep the Church alive by allowing Jesus to remain in our hearts, in our minds, in our words, and in our actions.  But, as the Gospel states, this is a two way relationship, “Remain in me as I remain in you.”  So, we too, will always exist through Jesus who unites us forever with God.  

It does not take any effort to live in this relationship, only love.  For the second reading of the day from the First Letter of John proclaimed, “Love one another…Those who keep his commandments remain in Him, and He in us, and we will know that He remains in us is from the Spirit he gave us.” (1 John 3:23-24)

United with you bearing much fruit,

Ms. Danielle Gonzalez

THIS WEEK:

Monday, April 29

• Summer Uniform Begins

The Summer Uniform (Charcoal Gray Summer Uniform shorts and the White Short Sleeve Polo Shirt) may be worn by both boys and girls.

• Gray Shorts 
• White Polo (Gray shorts are not mandatory.  Students can wear the polo with uniform pants and skirts)
• Gray Socks
• Black tie/velcro shoes or completely black sneaker (no high tops)

Visit https://flynnohara.com to view and order uniforms.

• Grades 5 & 6 Field Trip

Tuesday, April 30

• $5 Tag day for all students, faculty and staff (All money will be used to help support the School Play.)

Wednesday, May 1

• NJHS Homework Club after school for grades K & 1 (last day)
• NEW – HSA Family Pizza Night at Pizza City in Woodland Park – 20% will be donated back to the school! Mention St. Philip Preparatory School when you place your order!

Friday, May 3 – Feast of St. Philip the Apostle

• 9:00 AM Mass & May Crowning (Grades K-8) 
• Early Dismissal
  • 11:30 AM PreK3
  • 11:45 AM PreK4
  • 12:00 PM Grades K-8
  • PLC Lunches as needed
  • 1:15 PM Teacher Meeting

• 7 PM Middle School Performance of Willy Wonka

Purchase Tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spps-willy-wonka-7pm-friday-may-3-2024-tickets-867482452367?aff=oddtdtcreator

If seats do not sell out, then they will be available for purchase at the door.  However, please note, tickets at the door will cost $20 each (cash only) and those who have purchased tickets through Eventbrite will be seated first.

Saturday, May 4

• 7PM Middle School Performance of Willy Wonka

Purchase Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spps-willy-wonka-7pm-saturday-may-4-2024-tickets-867512151197?aff=oddtdtcreator

If seats do not sell out, then they will be available for purchase at the door.  However, please note, tickets at the door will cost $20 each (cash only) and those who have purchased tickets through Eventbrite will be seated first.

NEXT WEEK: TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!!!

Tuesday, May 7

• NWEA Testing – Grade 6-8 Day 1 (Math)

Wednesday, May 8 

• School Nurse Day! (Thank you Nurse Tricia and Nurse Elizabeth for taking care of the students!)
• NWEA Testing – Grades 1-5 Day 1 (Math)
• NJHS Homework Club after school for grades 2 & 3

Thursday, May 9

• NWEA Testing – Grades 6-8 Day 2 (Reading)

Friday, May 10

• NWEA Testing – Grades 1-5 Day 2 (Reading)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

NWEA

Spring NWEA testing in Reading and Mathematics for Grades 1-8 starts May 7, 2024.

MAP Growth scores help teachers check student performance by measuring achievement and growth. 

MAP Growth tests are unique and adapt to your child’s responses to measure your child’s knowledge. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. These results will provide a more complete picture of where your child is on their learning journey— regardless of whether they are on, above, or below their grade level.

Since MAP Growth tests provide immediate and accurate information about your child’s learning, it’s easy for teachers to identify students with similar scores in similar skills and topics and then plan instruction accordingly.

We are truly excited to focus on your child’s individual growth and achievement. For more information about MAP Growth, visit NWEA.org/familytoolkit. 

REMINDERS:

SECURITY Updates – NEW DOORS!

• New impact resistant glass doors have been installed by the gym entrance.
• New ADA reinforced steel doors with a heavy duty steel frame have been installed in the main lobby leading into the auditorium.

VOTER VOICE

Your support (faculty, staff and parents) is needed for the  2025 NJ State Budget as proposed by Governor Murphy to raise the per pupil amount in the current proposed budget. We can do that by contacting members of the NJ Legislature on the two key issues of Nursing Services and Transportation.  The method of contacting the Legislators can be through VoterVoice or speak directly to the Senator or Assemblyperson in your district especially if you have a personal connection to them. 

VoterVoice is the easiest and most efficient method. Here is the link to VoterVoice:

https://www.votervoice.net/NJCC/Campaigns/112988/Respond. 

If you are unfamiliar with using VoterVoice just click on the above link, enter the information, add your personal comments if you choose, and then hit send. It’s that easy!

Perfect Time Music CONCERT

If you would like to attend, please know the students who take instrumental lessons through Perfect time Music will put on a concert in the school auditorium on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

7:00 PM Grades 1-3

8:00 PM Grades 4-8

JOB FAIR

The Diocese of Paterson will be hosting a School Job Fair on Thursday, May, 2, 2024, from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Pope John Paul II Center.  Please share the flyer with anyone you know who is looking for a job and would be interested in attending:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ff94l_YrgWPHDjjzJHrIrFKu8GNk4IrP/view?usp=sharing

END of Year Calendar

To date, two Emergency Days were used to close school.  Pending there are no more Emergency Days needed, the last day of school with the students will be Monday, June 17, 2024.

• Monday, June 10th through Wednesday, June 12th will be full days of school.

• Thursday, June 13, 2024: Half Day with Aftercare (LAST day of Aftercare.)

• Friday, June 14, 2024: Half Day with NO Aftercare

• Monday, June 17, 2024: Half Day with NO Aftercare

SUMMER Opportunities for the Children

• MHC Camp – Open House April 14, 2024 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM
  • For students that are going into Pre-K 4 through going into 8th grade
  • Dates of Camp: June 24-July 26, 2024

www.maryhelp.org/camp/

Flyer: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q3MYxDw2Eh0jr151kaMpXO7iPAXaGlTk/view?usp=sharing

• Don Bosco Prep Summer Theater

• • For students currently in Grade 6-8
  • Dates of Camp: June 24-28, 2024
  • To register, visit: https://forms.gle/q5N8jgPVqhDMbfRJ8
  • More Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lx1qA3i5gZioBQVoQCqZSYL3Z9e_pmDP/view?usp=sharing

• St. Philip Parish Vacation Bible School (VBS)
  • We invite Children in Kindergarten through Fifth grade.
  • July 29 – August 2
  • 8:30 AM to Noon
  • Songs, skits, snacks, games, crafts, logo t-shirt
  • Registration begins May 25th
  • Students –  want 30 Community Service Hours?  Sign up to be Junior Leaders!

The post Weekly Parent Letter April 29, 2024 appeared first on Saint Philip Preparatory School - Opus Christi.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

“Jesus said, ‘I am the Good Shepherd.’ ” (John 10:11)

Sheep do tend to wander without direction.  And many sheep are known to stubbornly resist the shepherd’s nudge with the rod to bring it back to the fold.  It would be in these instances a shepherd would use the staff to firmly, yet gently, pull the sheep back. 

What kind of sheep have I been lately?  One who listens and follows the Good Shepherd’s voice or a stubborn sheep?  We have probably been both at one time or another.  When I am stubborn, do I feel Jesus firmly, yet gently, pulling me to attend weekly Mass, spend more time in prayer, or be more attentive and compassionate to my family members or friends?  Whatever the reason, it is important to pay attention to the nudging of the Lord.  Let go and let God lead, guide and care for you.  

Praying for grace to let go of the stubborn moments and listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd,

Ms. Danielle Gonzalez

THIS WEEK:

Monday, April 22

• Earth Day

Wednesday, April 24

• Administrative Professionals Day.  Thank you Mrs. Neglia and Ms. Lubanski for all you do for the school!
• NJHS Homework Club for grades K & 1
• CHANGE of Lunch Menu – The cafeteria will be serving pancakes today.

Friday, April 26

• Spirit Day – All students, faculty, and staff can wear Spirit Wear for the day

NEXT WEEK:

Monday, April 29

• Grades 5 & 6 Field Trip

Tuesday, April 30

• $5 Tag day for all students, faculty and staff (All money will be used to help support the School Play.)

Friday, May 3 – Feast of St. Philip the Apostle

• 9:00 AM Mass and May Crowning (Grades K-8)
• Early Dismissal
  • 11:30 AM PreK3
  • 11:45 AM PreK4
  • 12:00 PM Grades K-8

• 7 PM Middle School Performance of Willy Wonka #1

Purchase Tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spps-willy-wonka-7pm-friday-may-3-2024-tickets-867482452367?aff=oddtdtcreator

If seats do not sell out, then they will be available for purchase at the door.  However, please note, tickets at the door will cost $20 each (cash only) and those who have purchased tickets through Eventbrite will be seated first.

Saturday, May 4

• 7PM Middle School Performance of Willy Wonka #2

Purchase Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spps-willy-wonka-7pm-saturday-may-4-2024-tickets-867512151197?aff=oddtdtcreator

If seats do not sell out, then they will be available for purchase at the door.  However, please note, tickets at the door will cost $20 each (cash only) and those who have purchased tickets through Eventbrite will be seated first.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SECURITY Updates – NEW DOORS!

• New impact resistant glass doors have been installed by the gym entrance.
• New ADA reinforced steel doors with a heavy duty steel frame have been installed in the main lobby leading into the auditorium.

VOTER VOICE

Your support (Faculty, staff and parents) is needed for the  2025 NJ State Budget as proposed by Governor Murphy to raise the per pupil amount in the current proposed budget. We can do that by contacting members of the NJ Legislature on the two key issues of Nursing Services and Transportation.  The method of contacting the Legislators can be through VoterVoice or speak directly to the Senator or Assemblyperson in your district especially if you have a personal connection to them. 

VoterVoice is the easiest and most efficient method. Here is the link to VoterVoice:

https://www.votervoice.net/NJCC/Campaigns/112988/Respond. 

If you are unfamiliar with using VoterVoice just click on the above link, enter the information, add your personal comments if you choose, and then hit send. It’s that easy!

Perfect Time Music CONCERT

If you would like to attend, please know the students who take instrumental lessons through Perfect Time Music will put on a concert in the school auditorium on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

7:00 PM Grades 1-3

8:00 PM Grades 4-8

JOB FAIR

The Diocese of Paterson will be hosting a School Job Fair on Thursday May, 2, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Pope John Paul II Center.  Please share the flyer with anyone you know who is looking for a job and would be interested in attending:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ff94l_YrgWPHDjjzJHrIrFKu8GNk4IrP/view?usp=sharing

REMINDERS:

RE-REGISTRATION

If you have not already done so, parents are asked to re-register their children for the 2024-20245 school year.  The process to re-register is below.  

Please re-register no later than April 30, 2024 to insure a seat for your child and proper planning for the 2024-2025 school year.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ze2sIS8NvFTXIQl1jLgy-1N7UCiGMk4gUdQpcjbvxro/edit?usp=sharing

END of Year Calendar

To date, two Emergency Days were used to close school.  Pending there are no more Emergency Days needed, the last day of school with the students will be Monday, June 17, 2024.

• Monday, June 10th through Wednesday, June 12th will be full days of school.

• Thursday, June 13, 2024: Half Day with Aftercare (LAST day of Aftercare.)

• Friday, June 14, 2024: Half Day with NO Aftercare
• Monday, June 17, 2024: Half Day with NO Aftercare

SUMMER Opportunities for the Children

• MHC Camp – Open House April 14, 2024 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM
  • For students that are going into Pre-K 4 through going into 8th grade
  • Dates of Camp: June 24-July 26, 2024

www.maryhelp.org/camp/

Flyer: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q3MYxDw2Eh0jr151kaMpXO7iPAXaGlTk/view?usp=sharing

• Don Bosco Prep Summer Theater

• • For students currently in Grade 6-8
  • Dates of Camp: June 24-28, 2024
  • To register, visit: https://forms.gle/q5N8jgPVqhDMbfRJ8
  • More Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lx1qA3i5gZioBQVoQCqZSYL3Z9e_pmDP/view?usp=sharing

• St. Philip Parish Vacation Bible School (VBS)
  • We invite Children in Kindergarten through Fifth grade.
  • July 29 – August 2
  • 8:30 AM to Noon
  • Songs, skits, snacks, games, crafts, logo t-shirt
  • Registration begins May 25th
  • Students –  want 30 Community Service Hours?  Sign up to be Junior Leaders!

The post Weekly Parent Letter April 22, 2024 appeared first on Saint Philip Preparatory School - Opus Christi.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

“The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way.  Jesus said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’  Then he said, ‘Why are you troubled?’ Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.”  (Luke 24:35-45)

Reflection is taken from The Word Among Us:

Jesus helped the disciples to make sense of all they had been through.  He helped them see his death was not a tragedy but a triumph. It was not the end of their hopes, but the beginning of a glorious new future.

Jesus longs to do for you what he did for the disciples.  He longs to open your mind to his mercy so that you can be set free from guilt or shame, confusion or betrayal.  He longs to give you new insight into his wisdom so that you can look to your future with hope and trust.

Accepting his peace into my heart,

Ms. Danielle Gonzalez

THIS WEEK:

Tuesday, April 16

• Report Cards will be released through the Rediker Portal

NEXT WEEK:

Sunday, April 21

• Good Shepherd Sunday – Pastor Appreciation Day.  Thank you Fr. Monteleone for all you do for the Parish and school!  You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Monday, April 22

• Earth Day

Wednesday, April 24

• Administrative Professionals Day.  Thank you Mrs. Neglia and Ms. Lubanski for all you do for the school!

Friday, April 26

• Spirit Day – All students, faculty and staff can wear Spirit Wear for the day.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Theater Week & Middle School Production of Willy Wonka

The week of April 29th will be Theater Week at SPPS!  

• Tuesday, April 30th, there will be a special $5 Tag Day for all students, faculty and staff to help support the production of the play.

The main performances of the Middle School Production of Willy Wonka will be at 7PM on Friday, May 3, 2024 and Saturday, May 4, 2024.

PURCHASE TICKETS  – Don’t Miss out!

Tickets are now available for purchase through Eventbrite for SPPS Middle School production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka! Please click on the links provided below.  There are different links for each day of the performance so make sure you click on the correct one.  Total cost per ticket is $15.00. Please note, Eventbrite may charge an additional credit card fee.

• 7 PM Friday, May 3 First Performance.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spps-willy-wonka-7pm-friday-may-3-2024-tickets-867482452367?aff=oddtdtcreator

• 7 PM Saturday, May 4 Second Performance.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spps-willy-wonka-7pm-saturday-may-4-2024-tickets-867512151197?aff=oddtdtcreator

If seats do not sell out, then they will be available for purchase at the door.  However, please note, tickets at the door will cost $20 each (cash only) and those who have purchased tickets through Evenbrite will be seated first.

RE-REGISTRATION

If you have not already done so, parents are asked to re-register their children for the 2024-20245 school year.  The process to re-register is below.  

Please re-register no later than April 30, 2024 to insure a seat for your child and proper planning for the 2024-2025 school year.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ze2sIS8NvFTXIQl1jLgy-1N7UCiGMk4gUdQpcjbvxro/edit?usp=sharing

REMINDERS:

FORMED

Fr. Monteleone has purchased a subscription for the Parish/School Community!  

FORMED brings beautiful and faithful Catholic content to parishes, families, and individuals. There is something for everyone here: award-winning studies and parish programs, inspiring audio content, movies, e-books, and family-friendly kid’s programming.

All faculty, staff, parents, and parishioners can create an account for FREE!

Signing up for FORMED is quick and easy.  Just follow the simple instructions below. 

1. Go to formed.org/signup
2. Search for your parish by Zip Code/ Postal Code (07013). Click on your parish 

– St. Philip the Apostle Church

3. Register with your name and email address
4. Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED

Security Updates

I am pleased to share some exciting developments regarding the enhancement of our school’s security measures. Thanks to our concerted efforts and dedication to safety, I’m delighted to announce three significant initiatives have been or are being implemented.

Firstly, we are expanding our radio coverage on campus with state-of-the-art radios. These devices have already proven invaluable in facilitating swift and effective communication during drills and simulations. 

Secondly, the foyer isolation measures are progressing forward. The doors have been installed on the Early Childhood wing. We are continuing the effort to strengthen access points and enhanced visitor screening protocols. 

Lastly, as per the new statewide school security requirements, the critical incident mapping (CIM) complete with detailed maps outlining emergency exits, evacuation routes, and key locations within the school have been developed and distributed to first responders. This comprehensive mapping system not only aids in navigation during emergencies but also enables more efficient response and evacuation procedures.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT @ Yankee Stadium – April 21, 2024

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18-GoeS6hHZdjSqnbrS0dvM2u_CbexBdW/view?usp=sharing

END of Year Calendar

To date, two Emergency Days were used to close school.  Pending there are no more Emergency Days needed, the last day of school with the students will be Monday, June 17, 2024.  

RECENTLY ADDED

• Monday, June 10th through Wednesday, June 12th will be full days of school.

• Thursday, June 13, 2024: Half Day with Aftercare (LAST day of Aftercare.)

• Friday, June 14, 2024: Half Day with NO Aftercare

• Monday, June 17, 2024: Half Day with NO Aftercare

SUMMER Opportunities for the Children

• MHC Camp – Open House April 14, 2024 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM
  • For students that are going into Pre-K 4 through going into 8th grade
  • Dates of Camp: June 24-July 26, 2024

www.maryhelp.org/camp/

Flyer: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q3MYxDw2Eh0jr151kaMpXO7iPAXaGlTk/view?usp=sharing

• Don Bosco Prep Summer Theater

• • For students currently in Grade 6-8
  • Dates of Camp: June 24-28, 2024
  • To register, visit: https://forms.gle/q5N8jgPVqhDMbfRJ8
  • More Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lx1qA3i5gZioBQVoQCqZSYL3Z9e_pmDP/view?usp=sharing

• St. Philip Parish Vacation Bible School (VBS)
  • We invite Children in Kindergarten through Fifth grade.
  • July 29 – August 2
  • 8:30 AM to Noon
  • Songs, skits, snacks, games, crafts, logo t-shirt
  • Registration begins May 25th
  • Students want 30 Community Service Hours?  Sign up to be Junior Leaders!

The post Weekly Parent Letter April 15, 2024 appeared first on Saint Philip Preparatory School - Opus Christi.