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St. Patrick Catholic School

May 12, 2022

IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS

 

 

May 18: Band Concert 10am

May 24: K-3 Field Day

May 25: 4-5 Field Day

May 27: Kids Rule the School

May 30: No School for Memorial Day

June 1: Kindergarten Promotion 10-11am

June 2: 5th Grade Bridging 9-10:30am & End of Year Family Picnic

June 3: Last Day of School - 11:30am Dismissal - No After School

IMPORTANT REMINDER TO PARENTS:

Our first bell rings at 7:50AM and the tardy bell rings at 8:00AM. Students arriving after 8:00AM are tardy. All students arriving after 8:00AM, when the gym doors close, must be brought into the school by a parent and signed in for the day in the front office.

FROM THE DESK OF DR. REID

 

Dear St. Patrick Families,

 

This week has been filled with many speculator things - May Crowning, 4th grade field trip releasing the trout, Grand Friend's Day, and 5th grade performing School House Rock. We'll finish out the week with the 5th graders going to Charleston tomorrow!

Thank you everyone for your support of our wonderful school, students, staff and teachers.

 

Blessings,

Dr. Reid

IMPORTANT- COVID Protocol

For all COVID related issues/questions please email Dr. Reid, Nurse Tobben, and Mrs. Robbins:

ahreid@stpatrickschool.net

kstobben@stpatrickschool.net

kkrobbins@stpatrickschool.net

 

All Positive Cases: The student with a COVID-19 positive test result may not come to school.  Further direction regarding return dates will be provided by one of the staff listed above.  Siblings of the student with the positive test result may come to school if they are fever and symptom free. 

 

All positive cases reported after 3:00PM Monday through Friday will be addressed the following school day.

 

All positive cases reported over the weekend will be addressed the next day that school is in session.

 

If your child has symptoms (runny nose, sore throat, fever, upset stomach, coughing, headache, etc.) please keep them home from school.  If your child tests positive for COVID-19, please contact the school for return dates.

 

Student Work:

Parents of students who are missing school for COVID-19 may request a work packet from the classroom teacher.  Once requested, it will be available for pick up in the front entry of the school between 2:45-3:15PM the day after the request was made. 

 

All other absences please reference the Student Handbook for our guidelines.

NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL

Megan Healy Scholarship

The Megan Healy Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Megan, Ms. Healy’s (our beloved retired computer teacher) daughter. The purpose of this fund is to help families at St. Patrick with tuition assistance. The fund provides tuition assistance for selected families aside from Diocesan Financial Support.

 

Please see the attached scholarship form for more information and to apply. Deadline for applications to be turned in is Fri. May 20th

 
Application

Treat Donations

We're having a "Book Tasting" in the library during the last couple weeks of May! We will be reading Pete the Cat Pizza Party and Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcake. Donations of mini cupcakes are greatly appreciated!

 
Donation Sign Up

 

Kindergarten Promotion

Our Kindergarten families are invited to join us for Kindergarten Promotion on June 1st from 10:00-11:00AM. We can't wait to celebrate the accomplishments of our Kindergarteners! 

5th Grade Bridging

Our 5th Grade families are invited to join us for our 5th Grade Bridging Ceremony on June 2nd at 9:00AM.  We are so excited to celebrate our soon-to-be MIDDLE SCHOOLERS! A reception will follow and conclude by 10:30AM.  

Prayer Warriors

Queen of the May is Calling all HOLY ROSARY Prayer Warriors are cordially invited to pray and meditate on the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary as we enter May, considered the month of The Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus and our Catholic Church.

Students in grades 3-5 are invited to participate on Wednesdays from 2:45-3:30pm.  Please RSVP to Mr. Castro with name, grade and teacher. 

 
Prayer Warriors Flyer

Field Day Volunteer Opportunities

It's that time of the year again - Field Day Fun! Please volunteer while having fun with your child as we fill the day with activities, laughter, and a little friendly competition. No prep work prior to Field Day is necessary. Just arrive on the appointed day and help run the activity!  

If you would like to be the leader of your student's group, please refer to the grouping buttons below for their group number and color assignment and then use the volunteer button to sign up.

 All volunteers must have completed Protecting God's Children and a background check.

 

K - 1st Grade Groupings
2nd - 3rd Grade Groupings
4th - 5th Grade Groupings
K - 1st Grade Volunteer
2nd - 3rd Grade Volunteer
4th - 5th Grade Volunteer

 

 

Please take a moment to read Mrs. Laney's May Library Letter.

 
Letter

NEWS FROM THE PTO

2021-22 PTO Calendar Revised 4.11.22

Spring Planting Days

**We need more volunteers**

Mon. May 16th and Wed. May 18th our classes will be planting seeds in their class beds in our garden. We are in need of parent volunteers to assist with the planting. Please sign up below if interested.

 

 
Sign Up

Spirit Day at the Ballpark!

We had such a fun time at the Checkers Game last month that we wanted to have one last "End of the School Year" Spirit Day at the Knights Game on Sun. May 22nd at 1pm. Have your kiddos bring their baseball gloves and baseballs in case they get lucky and can get a signature!

Similar to the Checkers Game, $5 from each ticket will go back to the school. We have a section reserved in the outfield by the big hill so kids can run around and play. Please invite friends, family, etc. It will be a great time!

Hope to see you there! 

 
Tickets

NEWS FROM THE DIOCESE

Please take a moment to complete the Diocese of Charlotte

End of Year Parent Survey

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSOParentSurvey2022

Holy Trinity Football Mini-Camp 

Rising 6th graders are invited to participate in Holy Trinity's annual spring football mini-camp on Saturday, May 21 from 9:30am-12:30pm.  See the flyer below for all the information!

 
Flyer

RESOURCES

CARPOOL DIRECTIONS

***Buchanan Street is one way on school days from 7-9AM and is being monitored by CMPD*** For carpool, cars will continue to use the blacktop, entering from Pierce St. when picking up students. Upon exit of the parking lot, turn right onto Buchanan St. and go to Dilworth Road East. You may turn left or right on Dilworth Road East. You may not turn left out of the parking lot onto Buchanan St. See the map below for a visual.

PARENT HANDBOOK & DRESS CODE

Please take a moment to read our St. Patrick School Handbook and dress code

to familiarize yourself with our rules and regulations. You will sign an electronic form indicating you have read the Handbook in our Online Form (above).

 

A few reminders on our dress code:

- Only uniform fleeces and sweaters may be worn indoors,

      no other jackets, hoodies, etc will be permitted except for during outside play.

- Shirts must be neatly tucked in

- Girls' hair must be neatly styled, with no dyes, and

accessories must be simple and in keeping with our uniform

- Boys' hair may not touch the collar of their shirt or cover their ears,

and bangs must be above the eyes - alternative hair styles are not permitted

- Socks for girls and boys must match and may be white, black, green or navy

- Electronic watches may not have texting/internet or calling capabilities

even if those are disabled during the school day.

- No sandals, Tevas, boots, open back shoes or slides of any kind may be worn

- Rain or snow boots may be worn during inclement weather when appropriate

 

Parent Handbook 21-22
Dress Code 21-22

CAFETERIA ORDERING

If you know in advance that your student will be absent the following week, please be sure to cancel your ordered lunches in the ordering system. You will receive a credit on your account. 

 
Cafe Lunch Ordering

BACKGROUND CHECKS & PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN

Any parent who would like to volunteer in their child's classroom, on field trips, for parties or even come to lunch with their student must have completed Protecting God's Children and a background check.

Create an account on www.virtusonline.org. You may take the online class. You will then be directed to create an account with Sterling and enter your information for a background check. Once you have completed the PGC class, you are required to keep up to date on monthly bulletins to stay active.

Please contact Dawn O'Connor with any questions.

NEW TO OUR SCHOOL?

We’re glad you’re here! Here’s all the ways to stay connected to news and noteworthy events about our school.

 

 
Communications Flyer

GROCERY REWARDS PROGRAMS

Be sure to register your Harris Teeter and Publix rewards cards for added support to St. Patrick Catholic School. Rewards cards must be registered every Fall for schools to receive the fund. 

BOX TOP REWARDS PROGRAM

Box Tops for Education has changed their format. You can donate by uploading receipts on the Boxtops App.

NEWS SO NICE WE SAY IT TWICE

BIRTHDAY TREATS

As we did last year, students will not be permitted to bring treats from home to celebrate their birthdays with their class. Families have the option to purchase ice cream from the cafeteria for the birthday boy/girl and/or for the whole class to celebrate a birthday. Ice cream orders must be placed with Mrs. Loeber, the cafeteria manager, at least one week prior to the date to ensure enough ice cream is available for the class to participate. Mrs. Loeber can be reached via email at ejloeber@stpatrickschool.net.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

Please keep this for your reference.

2021-22 Calendar
2022-23 Calendar

REPORTING PROCEDURES

If you have information about possible sexual abuse or misconduct by any clergy, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Charlotte, report concerns safely, securely and anonymously 24/7 over the phone using the diocese’s new hotline, 1-888-630-5929, or online: www.RedFlagReporting.com/RCDOC

Please note: If you suspect a child is in danger, please contact 9-1-1 or your local law enforcement agency.

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