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St. Patrick Catholic School
Principal's Newsletter
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It was so nice to see Grandparents and Special Friends at our Mass last Friday. The students had fun showing their guest the school.
September 28, 2023
Dear families,
This past Friday, on September 22, our school community of St. Patrick Catholic School came together to celebrate Grandparents and Special Friends in a truly special way. The occasion was marked by a heartwarming Grandparents/Special Friend Mass, which saw an impressive turnout of grandparents, special friends, and parents. It was a morning filled with love, faith, and gratitude for the vital role that grandparents play in their grandchildren's education and faith formation.
Grandparents provide not only love and support but also a wealth of wisdom from their life experiences. Grandparents also pass on their family stories, values, traditions, and Faith, and nurture the next generation.Their presence and influence in our lives are immeasurable, and they deserve every moment of recognition and appreciation.
I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all the grandparents, special friends, and parents who made the Mass a memorable and heartwarming event. Your love and support are truly cherished. You are all part of what makes St. Patrick Catholic School a special place.
I would also like to wish Laura Lockert the best as she moves on, and thank her for the 9 years that she served as the Business Manager for the St. Patrick Catholic School. I have appreciated everything that she has done for the school and helping me as I transition into the principal position. Laura has left a positive impact on the school and the students. Thank you Laura and Good Luck!
Blessings,
Mr. Wiebers
Columbus Students Visit
St. Patrick School Night at the NE Iowa Food Bank
Tuesday, October 10 from 6-7:30. Contact Erin Youngblut at Erinyoungblut@gmail.com if you'd like to help.
Bee Bot Task Challenge
Students in Gr. 3/4 learn how to program their Bee Bot to follow a path.
Leader in Me Week - October 2-6
Dear Leader in Me Families,
From October 2-6, St. Patrick School will be partnering with Leader Valley and 26 other Cedar Valley schools to celebrate Leader in Me Week. This week will be full of opportunities for your family to celebrate your student’s leadership both at school and at home.
Leader in Me provides our students with opportunities to build leadership and employability skills for success in school and after graduation. Through Leader in Me, every student in our school has the opportunity to learn about the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, holds leadership roles, sets and achieves goals, takes ownership of their learning, and has a voice in school decisions.
These opportunities would not be possible for our students without Leader Valley’s support. Leader Valley offsets the majority of the costs of Leader in Me for our school and supports our educators as we work to give our students the experiences needed to become strong leaders and learners.
Throughout Leader in Me Week, we hope you will take the opportunity to learn more about Leader Valley and celebrate the impact of Leader in Me on our students. You can participate in Leader in Me Week by:
- Joining in our school’s Leader in Me Week celebrations. See our schedule of activities for more information! A hard copy is also being sent home with your youngest student.
- Following Leader Valley on Facebook. Visit www.facebook.com/leadervalley to see photos and videos throughout Leader in Me Week.
- Signing up for Leader Valley’s newsletter. Visit www.leadervalley.org/contact to sign up to receive email newsletters highlighting our Cedar Valley Leader in Me schools.
- Donating to Leader Valley. Visit www.leadervalley.org/donate to support the future of Leader in Me at St. Patrick School.
Sincerely,
Jon Wiebers
Principal
St. Patrick School
Dr. Melissa Reade
Executive Director
Leader Valley
K-Gr. 8 All School Photo
On Wednesday, Oct. 4 we will be taking a K-Gr. 8 all school photo. Please have your child wear their green lighthouse school t-shirt that day.
School Pictures - it's not too late to order!
School pictures were this week. If you didn't order a packet when your child was photographed, you have 5 days from that day to go online and order. You can also send in your envelope if you forgot it the day of pictures. A package can still be ordered after the 5 days, but there will be an $8 charge added to have your package delivered to your home.
Picture packages can be ordered by going to the Strawbridge Website and enter FM420355
Picture retake day will be Thursday, November 9.
Pet Mass, Tuesday, Oct. 3
Bring your pet for a blessing at our Pet Mass on Oct. 3 in the playground area! Mass will be at 2:30 p.m.
Homeroom Parents Needed!
We are still in need of homeroom parents for the following rooms:
Mr. Baird
Mrs. Gross
Mrs. Kjeldsen
Mrs. Luders
Mr. Wheelan
If you able to help, please sign up on the Volunteer Sign up form.
Fall Conferences
Fall Conferences will be Wednesday, Oct. 18 and Thursday, Oct. 19. Watch your email next week for sign-up information. There will be no school for Preschool-Gr. 8, Circle of Care or Daycare on Friday, Oct. 20.
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.
UNI Cheer Clinic
The University of Northern Iowa Cheerleading Team is hosting the 2023 UNI Cheer Kids Clinic for children ages 5-12! It will be held on October 14th at Nielsen Field House from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The cost is $35 and includes a t-shirt and pom poms. Register by October 1st for a guaranteed t-shirt. Register at this link: UNI Cheer Clinic
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