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St. Patrick Catholic School

Thursday September 30, 2021

IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Oct. 1st: 1st & 3rd Grade Mass

Oct. 4th - Oct. 15th: Terra Nova Testing Window

Oct. 8th: No School Mass due to Testing

Oct. 15th: 2nd and 4th Mass; Early Dismissal; CCHS Tailgate

There will be no after school program on Oct. 15th.

Oct. 16th: Fall Family Portrait Fundraiser

NEWS FROM MRS. TOBERGTE

 

Dear St. Patrick Families,

 

Thank you to all of our families who have contributed to our PTO's Four-Leaf Clover Teacher Gift Fund and Luck of the Irish School and Student Fund, in our annual Pot of Gold campaign.  We are 70% of the way to our financial goal, with 59% of our families participating.  If you have not yet donated and would like to do so, the deadline has been extended to October 7th.  Remember that all children of families who donate receive a dress down pass, and the class with the highest percentage of participation will win an ice cream party!  Through your generosity and support of these funds, our PTO is able to sponsor special projects in the classroom, family and community events, building and grounds enhancements, cultural events, and more!  See below for more information about these funds and for the QR codes which make donating easy!

 

Next week our 1st-5th graders will begin Terra Nova testing. The testing dates by grade level are as follows:

2nd and 5th Grades: 10/4, 10/6, 10/8, 10/12, 10/14

1st, 3rd, and 4th Grades: 10/5, 10/7, 10/11, 10/13

On testing days please be sure your child has had a solid breakfast and a good night's sleep.  Encourage your child to do his or her best, but testing should not be stressful.  It is an opportunity for students to show us what they know.  Our teachers use this data to drive instruction in the classroom for the remainder of the school year.  If your child is absent from school on a testing date, he or she will make up testing upon return if it is during the testing window of 10/5-10/15.  If the student returns to school after 10/15, there is no option for make up testing, because it will be outside of the testing window.

 

Tomorrow our Song Leaders will sing at school Mass.  Please join us virtually at 8:30AM via this link to hear their beautiful voices and celebrate Mass with us.

 

God's Blessings,

 

Amy Tobergte

IMPORTANT- PLEASE READ

COVID Protocol

 

For all COVID related issues/questions please email Principal Tobergte, Nurse Tobben, and Mrs. O'Connor:

amtobergte@stpatrickschool.net

kstobben@stpatrickschool.net

dmoconnor@stpatrickschool.net

 

All Positive Cases: The student with the positive test result may not come to school.  Siblings of the student with the positive test results may not come to school either.  Further direction regarding return dates will be provided by one of the staff listed above.

 

Contact Tracing and Community Notification:

Official contact tracing for exposed individuals while at school will be performed by Mrs. Tobergte and/or Nurse Tobben in collaboration with the classroom teacher. Notification for required quarantine will be given to exposed individuals, and communication of positive cases will be sent to the impacted classroom and grade level.

 

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 been quarantined for an exposure, you must email a negative test result obtained 24-48 hours prior to the child's scheduled return date. If your child has a hardcopy negative result, he/she must stop in the school office upon arrival at school on his/her return date with the negative results.

 

Student Work:

Quarantined students' work packets will be available for pick up in the front entry of the school between 2:45-3:15PM the day after their first day of absence from school. (Ex: student is absent on Tuesday due to quarantine--work available for pick up on Wednesday 2:45-3:15).  All other absences please reference the Student Handbook for our guidelines.

 

NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL

INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PORTRAITS

Online ordering is now available for student portraits. Click the link below to view your students portraits. Please follow the directions in the flyer to view your pictures. Make-up pictures for students who were absent will be scheduled soon and information will be sent to those parents.

 
School Portraits

OCTOBER LIBRARY LETTER

& PUMPKIN PROJECT 

Please take a moment to read Mrs. Laney's October Library Letter. This month families are invited to participate in our annual family Pumpkin project! Please select a small, artificial pumpkin and decorate it as a famous picture book character. Pumpkins can be brought to school on Mon. Oct. 11th. (Rain date: 10/12) Participation is optional.

 
Library Letter

BOOK CHARACTER DAY

On Thursday, Oct. 28th, all students and staff are invited to come to school dressed as a favorite book character (Catholic elementary school appropriate)! Please see the attached flyer for more specifics on what to wear, rules and examples. 

No blood, guts, or gore.

No weapons or distracting accessories.

No witches or wizards.

 
Flyer

DOWN SYNDROME BUDDY WALK

TEAM INFORMATION

On Sat. Oct. 30th, all families are invited to celebrate the Ds Buddy Walk with St. Patrick, Holy Trinity & Charlotte Catholic families at Jerry Richardson Stadium at UNCC. You can register to join our team "Love Builds Champions" 

https://www.flipcause.com/secure/team_fundraiser/MTE2NzIy/9670

 
Meet Our Matthew Morgan Program Students

IFBL BASKETBALL

Online registration for the upcoming St. Patrick's Basketball season (3rd-12th grade) will be open from Oct. 1st through Oct. 31st. Please visit www.sportability.com/ifbl to register.

Please note: some of the gyms we will play in this season will require masks to be worn by the players, coaches, referees, and spectators (or some variation). Also, some gyms may require waivers to be signed as well. Thank you for your patience through these uncertain times. 

Please email ralphboscia@gmail.com or Craig Lynch @cplynch@stpatrickschool.net with any questions. 

 
Registration Form

FALL FAMILY PORTRAIT FUNDRAISER

Charlotte Image Photography will be holding their Fall Family Portrait Mini Session Fundraiser on Sat. Oct. 16th between 9am-5pm. Portraits will be taken on the school grounds near the playground. 40% of all sales will be donated to our school and PTO. The 15 minute mini sessions will allow for a portrait of the family, children, or one of each. Please specify when booking. 

 
Sign Up

NEWS FROM THE PTO

2021-22 PTO Calendar
PTO Back to School Night Presentation

FALL FESTIVAL

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

The PTO is looking for volunteers to help with Fall Festival on Oct. 24th. Please see the sign up genius to help. Holy Trinity & Charlotte Catholic students may receive service hours for helping out. Information on the event will be sent out soon.

 
Volunteer Sign Up

POT OF GOLD FUNDRAISER

Our PTO fundraisers are underway. We have reached 59% family participation so far and have met 70% of our goal. We need your help to reach 100%. As of 9/30, 5A & 3B are tied for highest participation with 1B as a close second. The winning class will receive an ice cream party. The children of all who donate will receive a dress down pass! We have extended the campaign by one week to close on Oct. 7th. Remember we have 2 funds to support.

 
Flyer

POT OF GOLD DONATIONS

Thank you to all of our families who have already donated to our Luck of the Irish and Four Leaf Clover Teacher Gift Funds. Click below for our updated list of contributors.

 
Recognition Page

CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC

FOOTBALL TAILGATE

Join St. Patrick families to enjoy a fun evening and cheer on our CCHS Cougars on Friday Oct. 15th at the CCHS football stadium. Game tickets must be purchased online in advance to attend the tailgate. A link for tickets will be sent via email the week of the game.

 
Tailgate Flyer

ETIQUETTE CLUB

The 2nd session for Etiquette Club will begin next Tuesday, Oct. 5th. There will be a new session available in the Spring.

 
Flyer

NEWS FROM THE DIOCESE

CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC

ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER

Registration is open for the 2021 Ladies Robin Tennis Tournament to support the Charlotte Catholic HS Athletic Association. It will be held at Park Crossing Rec Club on Tuesday Oct. 12 from 8:00-1pm, boxed lunches to go, play will be grouped with similar levels and all levels of tennis welcome. Please email any questions to Marcie Elaasar at mme@carolina.rr.com. Use the link here to register.

 
Registration Link

SPANISH INFORMATION SESSIONS

The Diocese of Charlotte will be hosting 2 information sessions in Spanish to explain about the benefits of Catholic education, applications, and financial aid from PK-12th grade. The first (pictured) will be held on Oct. 1st via zoom. The second (attached flyer) will be held in person at Charlotte Catholic High School on Oct. 7th. 

Please pass this information on to whomever might be interested in learning more. 

 
In Person Session Flyer

TOGETHER IN HOLINESS

MARRIAGE CONFERENCE

The St. John Paul II Foundation & Diocese of Charlotte invite all engaged and married couples to the 3rd annual Together in Holiness marriage conference on Sat. Nov. 20th at St. Ann. See flyer for more information.

 
Flyer

RESOURCES

HELP WANTED!

St. Patrick Catholic School is Hiring!

Matthew Morgan Assistant

(1 on 1 assistant to student with Down syndrome)

37.5 hours/week and benefits eligible

 

Classroom Assistant

10-20 hours/week

 

Substitute Teachers

 

Please email a resume and completed application to

Principal Tobergte at amtobergte@stpatrickschool.net if interested.

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

MASS SCHEDULE

Due to Covid distancing protocols, we will be going to Mass with Prayer Partners rather than as a whole school until further notice. The schedule below is subject to change if conditions improve and full school Mass can begin, but we wanted to get the information out to parents in advance. Students only need to wear their Mass uniforms on the Fridays when their class has Mass. Regular uniforms can be worn on non-Mass days.

 
Mass Schedule

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

IMPORTANT!!

CARPOOL CHANGES

PLEASE TAKE NOTE!

 

Buchanan Street is now closed from Kenilworth to Waverly Avenue. Buchanan Street is open from our parking lot to Dilworth Road East.

 

We will have 2 new dismissal times for afternoon carpool:

Last Names A-L dismiss from 2:30-2:45pm

Last Names M-Z dismiss from 2:45-3:00pm

Please comply with these times in order to lessen our impact on surrounding roads.

 

Due to the closure of Buchanan Street from Kenilworth to Waverly, carpool will follow the map below until further notice. All cars must enter carpool from Kenilworth onto Pierce Street in both the morning and afternoon. All cars must go straight at the stop sign. Do not turn right onto Waverly to enter the parking lot. Cars will continue down Pierce Street and into the playground black top behind the school. In both the morning and afternoon, students will enter/exit cars as usual but cars will NOT loop around the parking lot. Cars will pull straight onto Buchanan St. Cars MUST turn right onto Buchanan St. Cars may turn right or left onto Dilworth Rd. East.

In the afternoon, cars will loop around the blacktop and form 2 lines (this is the same as our current procedure). Cars will alternate entering the line near the dumpster, and will follow along towards the gym-side of the school.  Please be patient and drive slowly and cautiously to keep our staff and students safe.

 

Note: Parking for the school is available in the school parking lot only. 

Parking in the rectory parking lot is never permitted.

WALKER DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

Due to our revised carpool routes and times, we will be modifying walker dismissal as well. Walkers will still continue to enter the gym in the morning as in years past. In the afternoon, walkers will be dismissed at 2:30pm until further notice. Walkers will be released out the door nearest the first grade classrooms which exits near the Family Life Center. A staff member will walk students to the Family Life Center area at which point they will continue to walk home.  If a parent will meet the child to walk with them, they should plan to meet their child on the sidewalk between the church rectory and the Family Life Center. Families will not be permitted to play on the playground after school due to carpool traffic.  Parking is not permitted in the rectory parking lot under any circumstance.

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.

2021-2022 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Please keep this for your reference.

 
2021-22 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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