Parent/Student Newsletter - December 2024 | | 
| Last Wednesday, during Mass, Father Daniel informed the faculty and students that Archbishop Coyne has allowed for St. Paul Catholic High School to offer a program for students in grades 10-12 who have not yet completed their Sacraments of Initiation. For those who are Catholic, this would include First Eucharist (as needed) and Confirmation. We also welcome those students who wish to become Catholic to join us as well. There will be an informational meeting after school on Wednesday, December 11 in the Campus Ministry Office. Please email Mr. Duffany or Father Daniel for additional information. | Academics & School Counseling | School Counseling BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES: The School Counseling Department hosts our Brown Bag Lunch career panel series as a great career exploration option for our students. They hear about careers they may be interested in from a panel discussing their job and the path to their career, giving our students an overview of what they do and finish with a Q&A from students. Students, make note of the following dates:
December 12th: Architecture, Construction and Engineering
January 9th: Health Sciences
February 13th: Business, Management, Administration and Finance
March 13th: Education
April 10th: IT/Computer Science Students - remember to visit the guidance office to attend.
| SENIORS: Please share with your School Counselor by emailing or visiting them when you have been accepted to a school you've applied to. ALSO, please share your commitments when you have made them so we can celebrate you! Mrs. Coard
Mrs. Priemer
DEELEY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Applications are due by 12/31/24 - The Thomas and Elsie Deeley Foundation Scholarships - The Thomas and Elsie Deeley Foundation is a not-for-profit private foundation that established annual scholarships at Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury, Connecticut and more recently St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol, Connecticut. The scholarships are available to seniors who wish to attend either a 2-year or 4-year college/university. FOR MORE INFO & TO APPLY
CAP, GOWN and DIPLOMA Information needed! Haven't filled out the form for your cap and gown or diploma? Deadline was 12/1 - WE NEED THEM ASAP. Please follow this links to complete the forms. 2) Please CLICK HERE to submit cap, gown and diploma information to Josten's. There is no cost associated with ordering your cap and gown. 3) Please CLICK HERE to submit the student's name as it should appear on their diploma. As a reminder, a diploma is a legal document. | JUNIOR COLLEGE NIGHT - TOMORROW NIGHT 12/3 Junior College Night will be held on Tuesday, December 3 at 6:00pm (it was originally scheduled for December 5). The school counseling office invites all St. Paul Junior parents/guardians and students to hear from several college representatives who will be here to share their perspective and answer questions regarding the college process. RSVP HERE | Performing Arts What a fantastic performance by our Performing Arts cast, crew and directors. Thank you to all who supported and came to see the show The Play That Goes Wrong. Onto the Spring musical which will be announced soon.
Audition dates are as listed: Sunday, December 15th 3:30pm - 8:30pm auditions
Tuesday, December 17th 5:00pm - 8:30pm call backs | Light Up St. Paul Yes it will be chilly but let's get into the Christmas spirit! THIS FRIDAY, 12/6 is our annual Light Up St. Paul Advent Event. Join us for a special evening and help us Light Up St. Paul! Your pre-purchased luminaries for loved ones will light St. Paul's campus on Friday evening, December 6 at 6:00pm. This year we will begin with an Advent Prayer Service in the auditorium, then proceed to the luminary walk, which will end with a nice evening of Christmas music, fire pits, smores and Santa's Corner in the St. Paul courtyard. You'll also have the opportunity to purchase food and other items from our clubs and teams in the dining hall.
PURCHASE YOUR LUMINARIES TODAY - until 12/5!
| | 
|  Gnome ornaments - sewing club | Frosty Falcon 5K and Reindeer Mile The morning after Light Up St. Paul is our Frosty Falcon 5K in honor of Michael Walsh '07. The race begins at 9:00am on Saturday, December 7. Some fun for our younger runners/walkers. Our Reindeer Mile (4-8th grade students) will begin at 8:30am running a mile around the St. Paul campus. Hot cocoa and treats will keep you warm that morning. Festive attire for both races are encouraged! These community events are open to all family, friends and neighbors of St. Paul. The cost of the 5K is $30 and the Reindeer Mile is $5. Race shirts will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Register for either race by clicking the button below. REGISTER FOR EITHER RACE HERE
ST. PAUL STUDENTS - You must register with Mrs. Jennings - NOT ONLINE! 
| | 
We are so proud of you all! | Congrats to the boys’ soccer team on being recognized by the Western Connecticut Soccer Officials Association with the Art Hamm Sportsmanship Award! The boys join the girls’ soccer and the boys’ swim and dive teams who were recognized by their officiating boards last school year and to the girls’ swim and dive team who will be recognized soon by their officiating board. | | Congrats to senior Caleb Chance on signing his National Letter of Intent to attend and play baseball at the University of Massachusetts - Lowell! | 
| | 
NEW LOCATION Bristol Event Center
112 Century Dr, Bristol
Saturday - March 8, 2025 - 6:00pm Reserve your tickets today! | Our biggest fundraiser of the year brings together the entire St. Paul community – parents, alumni, and friends – for a wonderful evening of fellowship and philanthropy, all in support of our school’s mission: providing a faith-filled, comprehensive education to all of our students. We invite you to join us on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the new Bristol Event Center to celebrate St. Paul and our students. TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS You'll find a list of sponsorships and all the details here. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Purchase an entire table of 10 for a discounted price of $800.00 by 2/1/25! DONATE AN ITEM Donate and Item to our Live and Silent Auction. Email Alicia Jennings '96 for more information. | Be a Falcon for the Day! Do you know an 8th grade student who is interested in attending St. Paul? We'd like to invite them to spend the day with us. Student shadow visits are held on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s with up to eight spaces available each of those days. Visiting students will spend the day with a current student, tour the school, attend classes, have lunch, and meet other students, faculty, and staff. Share the following link with someone that might be interested - and someone from the Admissions Office will be touch. Sign Up For a Shadow Day | United Way Toy Drive This Friday, 12/6 is our annual toy drive to support United Way of West Central CT. Students are asked to donate a new, unwrapped toy ($5 or less) to our drive. Toys will be collected in the dining hall before homeroom. Students who participate are able to dress down. Thank you for your support of this important mission! | Senior Parents The Nutmeg Spice after grad fundraiser forms and payments were due today 12/2. Please send them in NO LATER than 12/4 so the order can be placed and arrive before Christmas break. Please email [email protected] with any After Grad questions.
Senior Yearbook Ads
Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. Your ad must be purchased online. Follow these 3 easy steps by CLICKING HERE. Jostens is responsible for our school's yearbook ad sales. Please do not contact or send materials to the school. All ads must be in to Jostens no later than 12/31/2024. Make sure to purchase your Senior yearbook today too. | Yearbook Orders for All Students We are selling yearbooks online this year. All orders must be placed by 12/31/2024. Follow these easy steps to order: 1) Visit jostens.com/yborder
2) Click on the Order Yearbook button
3) Type in St. Paul Catholic High School
4) Order your yearbook - there are several options to personalize your yearbook too. | Mark Your Calendar (School Calendar) STUDENTS AND PARENTS - Subscribe to the St. Paul School Calendar and it will be automatically populated into your electronic calendar.
Any changes during the school year will be automatically updated! SUBSCRIBE HERE | ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES If a student will be absent, tardy or dismissed early please email [email protected] or call the main office to report. | Tuition Assistance Information St Paul Catholic High School uses an independent consultant, FACTS Grant & Aid, to evaluate financial need. Anyone who wishes to be considered for tuition assistance must submit an application to FACTS Grant & Aid. The application fee is $45. The online application will be available starting 10/1/2024. Click HERE for more information on deadlines and to apply. | Community Service Opportunities Several opportunities are listed on the school website for students to volunteer and earn service hours throughout the school year. Please visit this page often and contact the organizer directly for the opportunity. Please visit the page for more information. COMMUNITY SERVICE | Falcon Fan Shop Our new Falcon Fan Shop that is in our Dining Hall IS OPEN! Students can visit on Wednesday during lunch to purchase! Shop from the comfort of your couch and we will fill the order and send home with your child or you can pick the order up in the main office! FALCON FAN SHOP | Lunch Menu The hot lunch menu will be posted at this website page each week. There are also several cold lunch options offered each week - salads, sandwiches, fruit, vegetables, etc. To pre-pay for lunch, please make a check payable to Paul Gregory's and have your child bring through the lunch line. The balance will be updated by Stella. SEE LUNCH MENU HERE | | |
