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St. Patrick Catholic School
This Week's News - March 28, 2024
No School on Friday 3/29 or Monday 4/1
Just a reminder that we will not have school on Good Friday, March 29th or on Easter Monday, April 1st. This means there is no school, preschool, daycare or Circle of Care available. Enjoy your long weekend with family and have a Happy Easter!
ISASP Testing
Beginning the second week of April, students will begin taking the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). These assessments are aligned with Iowa Core standards and will be used to determine student growth, proficiency, and readiness for postsecondary opportunities. Homeroom teachers will be sending out information directly to parents, regarding when they will be testing within their classroom.
Here are some items that parents/guardians can assist us with in preparation for taking these assessments:
- Encourage your student(s) to perform to the best of their ability. Scores from these assessments are used to make decisions for individual students and to assist in the evaluation of curriculum for various programs.
- Encourage your student(s) to get a good night of sleep before testing, and eat a healthy breakfast at home or school the day of testing.
- Remind your student(s) that they should have a free reading book for any additional time after they have completed each test.
April 3rd Mass Postponed
The student led Mass for April 3rd has been postponed to a later date in April (TBD). More details will be sent in our next newsletter.
All School Lenten Project
Our school wide Lenten project this year is to help raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois (RMHC-EIWI). Here are four ways you can help!
Purchase something from their Amazon wish list: Amazon Wish List
Donate Online: Ronald McDonald House
Pray for the families utilizing the Ronald McDonald House
Do a Facebook Fundraiser: Did you know that 100% of funds raised on the Meta platform (Donate online link) come back to RMHC-EIWI? Whether it is for a birthday or just because, start a Facebook fundraiser and let your friends make an impact as well!
Shamrock Shuffle 🍀
Our annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K/Fun Run is on the horizon. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4th! This year the Shamrock Shuffle will start at the south side parking lot and shelter of Big Woods Lake in Cedar Falls, from 9-11 a.m. Register here before April 26th to be guaranteed a shirt!
Contact Rachel Mueller or Amanda McKee with questions
✨Our New Sign✨
Look for these items on our new sign:
- School events
- Student birthdays
- Thank you messages to our generous sponsors
- School reminders
- School closings
Volunteer Night at the Food Bank
The last 2 volunteer nights for the Food Bank this year will be April 9 and May 14. If you have students still looking to complete their service hours, these are great opportunities to get those completed. Please email erinyoungblut@gmail.com to sign up!
Art & Leadership Show - April 10th
Don't forget to mark your calendars for our upcoming Fine Arts and Leadership showcase! You won't want to miss the chance to see the amazing artwork that your students have been creating. Each unit will be showcasing a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) component.
Volunteer Opportunity for Gr. 5-8 Students
Students from St. Patrick School have been volunteering at Farmstead Preschool's "Farm Fun Days Carnival" event for several years.
If your student in Gr. 5-8 is interested in helping, please contact Susan Flack at farmstead@cfu.net. Students can turn in this time as volunteer community service hours. We ask that students who volunteer wear their St. Patrick School t-shirt to the event.
Information and a sign up sheet can be found under Recent Flyers on the Parent Resources page on our website.
West Music Instrument Night - April 8th
On Monday, April 8th at 6 p.m. we will have the West Music Instrument Rental Night for current 4th graders who want to join the band for the 2024/25 school year, and rent an instrument. We will hold this event in the Cafeteria outside the music room. This is a great time for students to check out a variety of instruments offered.
Transportation Reimbursement Requests
Just a reminder that Transportation Reimbursement Request forms for the second semester will be due soon. If you live more than 2 miles from school and transport your students to and/or from school, you may be eligible for state reimbursement. If you have not already submitted your second semester form, fill out the form for your district at the link below and return it to school:
Transportation Reimbursement Requests - Waterloo School District
Transportation Reimbursement Requests - Cedar Falls School District and surrounding districts
Uniform Apparel Store Now Open!
With an early Spring seemingly on the horizon, now is a great time to check out our apparel store through Iowa Sports Supply. Order directly through Iowa Sports Supply at the link provided, and choose to either ship your items to your home or pick them up at their store in the Industrial Park.
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Coming Events!
Kindergarten Visiting Day
Our new kindergarten students for 2024-25 school year will get to visit us on Wednesday, April 17th. This is an exciting time for our littles from preschool to get over into the big school and see what a day in the life of a kindergartner is all about!
Our current kindergartners will not have school that day.
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.
Fareway Grocery has been added to the RaiseRight line up, but we will still be selling Scrip cards from our local Fareway store. If you would like to continue to support local, and possibly receive your Scrip cards sooner, choose "Fareway Local $__ " when placing your Scrip order on the app. Cards ordered as "Fareway Meat & Grocery" will be coming from Fareway corporate through RaiseRight.
You will find many other local gift card vendors available on our paper order sheet and on the RaiseRight app if you'd like to support our local community!
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.
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Location: Cedar Falls, IA, USA
Phone: 319-277-6781