A Note from the Principal:

Hello Parents,
I am excited to announce an upcoming event at our church and school which I believe will be a
tremendous help to students and parents alike.  Children come to St. Paul at various ages and grades
with different levels of Biblical knowledge.  Our religion curriculum expects students to have received
religious instruction in prior years.  A Walk Through the Bible is a great way to get caught up on
Biblical knowledge in one day, which will help students to get more out of their religion classes (and
not feel like they are behind the rest of the class) as well as for parents to learn and support their
children’s religious educations at home.  For those who have been with us at St. Paul for a longer
while, this program will be a great review and refresher course.  I encourage every St. Paul family to
get involved and be part of this great program.  God promises to bless and speak to those who study
his Word.  Why not take this opportunity to grow in the knowledge of God’s Word with your children
and strengthen your family’s faith in the process?  It’s a win-win!
A Walk Through The Bible —November 7th
We are very excited to officially kick off the Walk through the Bible campaign next weekend.   
Next week we will be starting registration for otLive and Kids in the Book, both presented by
Walk Through the Bible.  The event takes place on November 7 from 1:30 – 4:30.  

• Registration opens on the weekend of September 25/26 Cost (payable at time of registration):
• otLive is $10.00 per person
• Kids in the Book is $5.00 per child
•  Donation are welcome to help defray additional expenses
•  Registration for both is limited due to the current mitigations for Covid 19.

Who is teaching:

•  The adult presenter is Gregory C. Carlson, Phd
•  The children’ presenter is Donna Carlson

Goal:

•  To give attendees the tools to understand and apply the practical truths of the Bible to their

lives.
 
Full Time Kindergarten Aide/PM Extended Care Person Needed
St. Paul Lutheran Church & School is looking for a daily Kindergarten aide who will also assist in
supervising afternoon Extended Care.  The hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  If you, or someone you know, loves Jesus, loves kids, and would be excited about assisting in our school, let us know by calling us at (630) 896-3350 or by e-mailing Eric Rogers at
erogers@stpaulaurora.org. If you have children and are interested in this position, they are allowed to
attend extended care with you each day.
 

PTL News
We have a partnership with Market Day, and you can order online whenever you’d like; orders
are shipped directly to your home.  When signing up for an account, please select St. Paul
Lutheran School Aurora, IL to receive 10% back on all of your purchases.  All orders placed
before the end of August will be entered into a drawing to win one of 4 $25 e-gift cards!  Shop
online:  https://www.marketdaylocal.com/
The Box Tops for Education program is different than it has been in previous years.  You may
have noticed the traditional Box Tops being replaced on your favorite products in the grocery
store.  To participate in this updated program, please register for an account online, choosing St.
Paul as your beneficiary.  After that, download the BTFE app onto your phone or tablet.  Then
you can take a photo of your grocery store receipts, showing your BTFE purchases.  St. Paul will
automatically earn 10 cents for each product – no clipping necessary!  Sign up today: 
https://www.boxtops4education.com/

More PTL News:
Save the date for these upcoming events! 
Flyers and Sign Up Genius information will be sent home as we get closer to these event dates.  Watch your mail and email!
Monday, September 27 th – dining out night at Chick Fil A in Oswego.  This will be from 5-8 pm. 
Friday, October 22 nd – DIY Pizza Kits from Luigi’s will be distributed.  An order form will be sent home on October 1 st .
Saturday, October 23 rd – Our annual Trunk or Treat will be in the back parking lot in the afternoon (or in the gym in case of rain). 
Thursday, October 28 th – Teacher Taco Buffet (half day of school/parent teacher conferences).
Friday, October 29 th – Movie day at NCG Cinemas in Yorkville (time and movie TBD).
Monday, November 8 th – dining out night at Lou Malnati’s from 4-10 pm (Oswego, Aurora, and Geneva). 
Order your pizza for Bears Monday Night Football!
We’re also putting the final touches on a Fall Fundraiser.  Watch for more information in the coming
weeks!
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WINTER SPORTS
If you have not replied to the email from our Athletic Director, Sam Schmidt and your student is in
grades 4-8 and interested in playing basketball or participating in cheerleading, please email him at
splathletics@gmail.com and let him know your students name and grade. Thanks! 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Volleyball tournament @ Immanuel-Belvidere 9/18 & 9/19
Home Volleyball game vs. Mooseheart 9/20 @ 4:30 (JV) 5:30 (V)
Home Soccer game vs. Mooseheart 9/20 @ 4:30
Volleyball game @ Downers Grove Christian 9/23 @4:30 (JV) & (V)
Soccer game @ Downers Grove Christian 9/23 @ 4:30

Dear St. Paul Cougar Family, 
The 2021-2022 school year is now underway, and although we have faced many challenges to begin the school year, the Lord has helped us navigate through them and I feel a strong sense of positivity, enthusiasm, and thankfulness to God throughout our school building already this year! God is good all of the time, and the successful beginning of our school year is proof of this. Christ permeates our culture here at St. Paul. We see Jesus being taught in each class and we feel God’s presence in our Chapel worship each week. He is the reason our school exists! For 157 school years, St. Paul has been providing Aurora and its surrounding communities with the highest quality education and religious instruction, and that mission continues today. You are all part of the St. Paul Cougar family and I am honored to serve you as principal. I have also been very encouraged by the number of volunteer requests received from so many of you. Thank you for your willingness to serve!
Our Parent Teacher League (PTL) is currently planning outdoor activities for the fall which will definitely
give some of you the chance to help. Under normal circumstances, we would have indoor activities as well that would require volunteer assistance. As soon as we are able, we will begin to reintroduce these activities into our daily school life. It is an ongoing process. I thank you all for your willingness to partner with our teachers to make your child’s experience here a successful one.
One final note - communication is always key. Please make sure to check your emails regularly. It is our primary means of communication as a school. Please check your “junk” e-mail folder regularly in case some of our communications are ending up there. Many of the procedural questions we continue to receive were already explained in previous emails or in the parent handbooks, which tells me there may be a disconnect somewhere. If your email address, phone number, or any other contact information has changed, please let us know immediately.
​We want to be able to communicate with you quickly and effectively, not only if there is an emergency, but for any other pertinent information regarding your child’s life here at school. Together, we can make this year the best it can be and your child’s experience here a happy, safe, and successful one.
God’s blessings to you all!
In Christ,
Eric V. Rogers, Principal

Look what we’ve got up and running - our spirit wear shop!
We have nice Bella + Canvas tees this year, new double cord hoodies, and ladies v-neck tees.
There’s also clear window clings and stainless steel travel tumblers (personalizable!).
The shop closes on Sunday, August 29th; orders should be available 2-3 weeks later and will be passed out at school.
Visit the site and place your order!
https://stpaul21.itemorder.com/sale

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