August 29, 2024
Welcome Back to School!
The first week of the school year has been a great success! We are filled with excitement and gratitude as we begin another year of learning and growth. We extend a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated staff who have worked tirelessly to make the start of this school year run so smoothly. Their commitment to our students, school, and community is evident in every detail, from well-organized classrooms to the warm smiles that greet our students each day.
This year, we are focused on reaching new heights with our goals, aligning with both the School Board's vision and our school’s specific objectives.
School Board Goals for the Year:
Improve Academic Achievement: We aim to achieve 90% proficiency in reading and math, as measured by the FAST and/or ISASP assessments. This goal will be supported by quality instruction and ongoing professional development for our educators.
Foster a Stronger School-Parish Connection: We are committed to promoting a culture that encourages deeper involvement between our school families and the parish community. Together, we hope to make meaningful contributions to the local community through service-learning projects.
School Goals Aligned with the Board's Vision:
Reading Proficiency: We are targeting 90% of our students to be proficient in reading, based on the FAST and/or ISASP assessments.
Math Proficiency: Similarly, we aim for 90% of our students to achieve proficiency in math, as indicated by the FAST and/or ISASP assessments.
With these goals guiding us, we are excited about the journey ahead and are confident that with the continued support of our amazing staff, students, and families, we will make this school year one of growth, achievement, and community spirit.
Thank you for being a vital part of our school community. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!
Blessings,Mr. Wiebers
Invite your student's grandparents or special friend to our Mass on Friday, Sept. 20. Enter their contact information in this Google Form: Special Mass Invite, so we can send them an invitation. Tell them to save the date and be watching for their invitation in the mail!
Fall Volunteer Signup
Are you looking for a way to get involved at school? Would you like to work with friends on a project, or meet new friends? There are many opportunities to help. Please consider helping as we continue to make this a great school for our students! Click on the volunteer graphic to pull up the Fall Volunteer
All families are welcome!
St. Patrick School has a long standing tradition of family volunteer nights at the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. This year, we are hoping to get involvement back up to pre-COVID levels, but we need your help. The food bank always has great volunteer jobs for us to do that are age-appropriate for our students and give you the opportunity as parents to teach your kids about why the food bank is critical to our community.
Please join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except March) this school year from 6-7:30pm. This is a great way also for the 5th-8th graders to complete their required service hours.
Our first volunteer night of the year will be held Tuesday, September 10. We are limited to 30 spots, so if you are interested, please contact me, Erin Youngblut, at erinyoungblut@gmail.com to register.
Future Sailor Sports Package Available
A sports package is available through Columbus Booster Club for in K-Gr. 8. The package is $20 and includes free admission to all regular schedule Columbus Catholic homes, concession coupon for one free drink and one free candy item. Click on photo to the right for a form to fill out and send to St. Edward School.
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.
St. Patrick Catholic School
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Location: Cedar Falls, IA, USA
Phone: 319-277-6781
FAITH
Mrs. Gross and her homeroom led our first Monday Morning Prayer this week. We livestream every Monday for those who can't join us in person.
EXCELLENCE
Our scores from last spring's ISASP testing are outstanding, as Mr. Wiebers mentions in his column above.
