Nov 7th, 2024
Helping our children develop good habits is one of the most lasting gifts we can give our children. As adults, we play a critical role in nurturing and developing these habits. It is important in guiding our children toward routines that will benefit them throughout their lives. When we model consistency and commitment, we help develop a strong foundation for habits that they will carry into adulthood.
One important habit we can encourage is reading. Setting aside time each night to read with your child not only builds a love for reading but also creates a cherished, calming bedtime routine. For younger children, reading aloud is invaluable; for older children, having them read alongside you keeps the habit alive. I believe children are never too old to be read to—it can be a bonding experience, a time to unwind, and an opportunity for learning and conversation. Establishing this reading routine offers both children and parents a special, shared time each day.
Similarly, consistent habits of prayer and attending Mass each weekend can deepen our children’s faith and understanding. By making a commitment to these practices, we help them develop an appreciation for prayer and the Mass, showing them the importance of spending time with God and the value of a faith community. As children grow, this routine becomes part of their lives and their faith journey, shaping who they are and who they will become.
Let us remember that when we model these habits consistently, we not only shape our children's routines but also show them how small, intentional actions can bring peace, joy, and a deeper relationship with God.
Blessings,
Mr. Wiebers
We are happy to announce that our school is part of the Festival of Trees celebration happening at the Gallagher Bluedorn this winter. Instead of making ornaments at school, our Leader in Me Student Lighthouse Celebration team has planned this as a school-wide family service project.
We are asking each Kindergarten-Gr. 8 family to decorate an ornament that will be displayed at the event on our school’s tree. Students took home an ornament earlier this week. Attached to your ornament are directions and the basic supplies needed. You may also need glue, markers, or common household items to complete the project. Feel free to add any other decor to your ornament, however no names go on the ornament. Please do this as a family and return it to school by Friday, November 8. Please return it in the ziplock bag it came in. Throw away any extra materials.
The 36th Annual Festival of Trees “Joy to the World" benefits a variety of projects at MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center which continue the Mission of offering exceptional and compassionate health care to our community. Friends of MercyOne Cedar Falls is pleased to share the gift of the Festival of Trees with the community. The Gallery of Trees and Wreaths will be open for the public to see the week of Tuesday, November 19th through Sunday, November 24, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact the school.
Thank you for your participation.
Sincerely,
The Student Lighthouse Team
Our school picture makeup date will be on Thursday, Nov. 14th. Students needing to retake their school photo, and students who were not in attendance on Sept 25th/26th will have their photo taken at this time.
To order pictures online click here to be taken to the sign in page.
Volunteer Night at the NEIFB
Our next night to volunteer at the NEIFB will be on Tuesday, November 12th from 6-7:30pm. This is a great way also for the 5th-8th graders to complete their required service hours.
We are limited to 30 spots, so if you are interested, please contact Erin Youngblut, at erinyoungblut@gmail.com to register.
St Nicks Shop
We are looking for parent volunteers who will be willing to help with our St. Nicks Shop. For new families, our St Nicks Shop gives students the opportunity to pick out Christmas gifts for parents, siblings, grandparents and pets. We will need volunteers with helping setting up our shop, helping students shop, and tearing it down. If you are interested in helping, please sign up here.
Giving Tree
This year we are looking for a parent volunteer to help with our giving tree. Ornaments with QR codes linked to teacher Amazon wishlists will be provided. To volunteer, please sign up here.
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
As we approach our winter season, it is important for all families to sign up with Remind to be informed of unexpected changes in the school schedule due to weather, or other important announcements. In addition to using Remind, we also send out an email from the school, and post the information on our social media pages and will also be listed on KWWL.
Our weather policy is posted as “Weather Announcements” under the Quick Links on the home page of the school website.
Through the Remind alert notification system, parents can sign up for text alerts, push notifications (when you download the Remind app), or emails.
If you are new to St Patrick School, or have not signed up in the past, 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.
*A test alert went out on Wednesday, Oct. 23. If you signed up and did not receive the alert, please check your Remind account, or contact the office.
Our St Patrick Apparel Store is open year round online through Iowa Sports Supply. With pants weather here from now until April, now is a great time to think about fall uniform apparel, especially crewneck sweatshirts. Click here to view our online store to order items. Please note that turn around time for ISS is about 3-4 weeks, so now is the time to order!
Sailor Nation Volleyball Club 2024/25 Season 🏐
Hello Volleyball Families!
If you have not signed up your daughter yet and are interested, please use the link below. We are finalizing team placement/tryout dates, so it's important you sign up as soon as possible if you have not. Dates will be forthcoming soon regarding November open gym tryouts and December practice times.
I will add, this "tryout" is used to assess skill levels. No CVCS student will be turned away.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnxRLqbKzOOSRkKOWc-JfQygS4dC1Dp7VQ8Psw2zzSPnHTRQ/viewform
Payment ($100) can be made via check, cash or Venmo (@Snvball2022)
Thank you,
SN Volleyball Club
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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