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St. Patrick Catholic School
Principal's Newsletter
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Congratulations to our newly confirmed!
October 26, 2023
Dear families,
Get ready for a ghoulishly good time as we celebrate Halloween at St. Patrick Catholic School on Tuesday, October 31st! This year students can join in the festive spirit with a special Halloween Dress Day. It's the perfect opportunity to show off your spooky style while maintaining the essence of a school day.
Dress Guidelines for Tuesday, October 31st:
- Students are invited to wear a Halloween-themed or colored (Orange, black) shirt. Tops of costumes are not permitted.
- While the shirt can be Halloween-themed, please pair it with regular uniform bottoms to ensure a balance of fun and formality.
- We want to keep the focus on the spirit of Halloween, so full or partial costumes or costume accessories should not be worn.
- Please remember that hooded sweatshirts are not allowed to be worn during the school day.
Halloween Dress Day is a lighthearted way to celebrate the season while maintaining a respectful and focused learning environment. It allows students to participate in the Halloween fun without disrupting the educational atmosphere.
As we approach November 1, I thought it would be important for some reminders on the school dress code here at St Patrick Catholic School. Starting on Tuesday, November 1st, shorts may not be worn again until April 1st. Girls may continue to wear skirts, skorts or jumpers as long as they wear leggings or tights underneath them. Leggings may never be worn on their own, without wearing a skirt or jumper. No shorts with legging allowed. Our full dress code can be found on our school website at: Dress Code
Blessings,
Mr. Wiebers
Red Ribbon Week Out of Uniform Day - Friday Oct. 26
To celebrate our final day of Red Ribbon Week students will have an out of uniform day tomorrow, Oct 26th. Normal out of uniform day rules apply. No hoodies, or anything deemed inappropriate, in accordance with our dress code policy.
Godfather's Pizza Night
Congratulations to Mrs. Kjeldsen's homeroom! They won the October Godfather's Pizza Party! Our next Godfather's Pizza night will be on Wednesday, November 8th. Be on the lookout for a flyer to be coming home next week!
Girls Basketball for Gr. 5/6
5/6th girls basketball will begin practice on Monday, Oct. 30th, from 3:30-4:45 p.m. in the Dutcher Gym. All student athletes must have a sports physical on file in order to practice. A game schedule will go home with girls next week.
School Picture Retakes
A photographer from Strawbridge Studios will be at school on Thursday, Nov 9th for Picture Day retakes. If your student was absent on picture day they will need to have their photo taken on retake day. Any student needing a new photo taken is asked to bring their original picture packet with them at the time they are photographed. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Important Monday Morning Prayer Changes - Mrs. Kjeldsen & Mrs. Koch's homerooms
Mrs. Kjeldsen and Mrs. Koch will be switching days for their class to lead Monday Morning Prayer. The new dates will be Mrs. Koch - November 13th and Mrs. Kjeldsen - December 4th.
Did You Get Your Test Alert?
Yesterday an alert went out through our Remind Alert Notification System. If you signed up, but didn't get the alert, check your account to make sure it is active.
If you didn't sign up, it's not too late! To sign up for an alert, text @cd4he to 81010. If you're having trouble with 81010, text @cd4he to (619) 450-1267. For emails only, go to rmd.at/cd4he on a computer to sign up for email notifications. You do not need to sign up again if you've signed up before.
Transportation Reimbursement
Just a reminder that Transportation Reimbursement Forms for the first semester are due in November. If you provide your own student transportation to and from St. Patrick School, and you live more than 2 miles away, you may qualify for state reimbursement.
Below are links to forms for those who live in the Cedar Falls School and surrounding districts, and for those who live in the Waterloo School District. If you think you may qualify and you did not fill out a form at registration time in August, please fill one out and return it to the school office.
An additional form for the second semester may be turned in after January 1. Contact the school office if you have any questions.
Honoring Our Veterans
Uniform Reminder
Last Day to Wear Shorts to School - October 31st
Just a reminder that the last day to wear uniform shorts to school will be Tuesday, October 31st. Beginning November 1st students must wear leggings under skirts and jumpers, or wear uniform pants.
Trunk or Treat
Save the Date - October 28.
5-6 pm - Mass
6-6:30 pm - Meal in Commons
6:30-7:30 pm - Trunk or Treat!
Click the image to sign up!
Holiday Apparel Store
Our apparel store with Iowa Sport Supply is now open! Our holiday store will be available for online orders until November 15th. All orders must be placed by then in order to be ready in time for Christmas. There are a few new options for Charger Fridays, as well as some stocking hats for colder weather. Our online store can be found at: https://stpatrickholiday.itemorder.com/
New This Year
Extended Thanksgiving Break
New this school year is an extended Thanksgiving break on November 20th-24th. Please note that there is no preschool, daycare or before/after school care available during this time. Enjoy the time spent celebrating with family and friends, and we will see all of your fresh faces back to school on Monday, November 27th.
St. Patrick School Scrip Program
Stock up on Scrip
Scrip cards and certificates are great for gifts and everyday use. Visit our website to find out about our Scrip program. Place your order through your Raise Right account, email scrip@cfcatholicschool.org, or print a paper form.
Columbus Sailor Section
Sailor Nation Athletics
There are several sports opportunities through Sailor Nation for students as young as Kindergarten age. Click on the graphic to see what's available. Contact information is included. These clinics and clubs through Sailor Nation do involve a fee.
IN CASE YOU MISSED THESE...
Fall Volunteer Sign Up upcoming needs are at the top of the list
Monthly Events at St. Patrick
Our next night to volunteer at the NE Iowa Foodbank will be on Nov. 14th from 6-7:30p.m. We no longer are limited to a specific group size but they would still like an estimate for how big our groups will be, so we ask people wanting to sign-up to email erinyoungblut@gmail.com and let her know.
St. Patrick Catholic School
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Location: Cedar Falls, IA, USA
Phone: 319-277-6781