St. Patrick Catholic School

Principal's Weekly Newsletter

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Families and staff are invited to participate in our Almsgiving project this year by donating to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. Thanks to the Food Bank for delivering donation bins yesterday. Read more information under "SERVICE" below.

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March 2, 2023

This is an exciting time for Iowa families! As you now know, the Students First Act was signed into law and Education Savings Accounts ( ESAs) are now a reality for Iowa families beginning with the 23-24 school year and beyond. The ESA program makes funds available “to support the success of every K-12 student in Iowa.”

With the passage of the new law and the changes that are coming forward, I will be sending a letter home on Friday to explain tuition and ESAs. We will also be sending the email to all parents as well. Please take a moment to carefully read the letter.

This is a reminder that when dropping off or picking your child up here at school, please remember to have safety as your top priority. If the drop off/pick up lane in front of the school is full please drive around the block and then pull in when space is available. Double parking or parking in the crosswalk can cause a safety concern. I appreciate your being patient and keeping all of our students safe as they are dropped off and picked up from school each day.

Blessings,

Mr. Wiebers

P.S.: Remember that Parent/Teacher Conferences are next week. More detail are below.

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FAITH

If you attend the Fish Fry on Fridays, don't forget that you are invited to Stations of the Cross in the church from 5:15-6 PM. Fish is served from 5-7 PM. Thanks for supporting the Knights who are big supporters of our school. $16 adults and $5 children.

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EXCELLENCE

Our leadership word of the week is "creativity." If you attend or watch Monday Morning Prayer you will see the leading class tell us all about our focus for the next few days.

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SERVICE

To participate in our almsgiving project you may send in items that relate to our Lenten theme, "Heal Us and Deepen Our Love, Oh Lord." You are also welcome to make a monetary contribution or donate other nonperishable food or personal products.

Healing Items: Band Aids, mouthwash, lotions, toothpaste
Heart Items: Healthy nonperishable foods

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Temporary Position Available

We are in need of temporary help in Clover Patch Day Care through the end of the school year. The hours we need to cover are M-F 8AM-3PM on days school is in session. The position could be split by more than one person.If you can help certain days or mornings or afternoons etc., contact the school office or Mr. Wiebers for details. Have fun reading books, playing games, and earning some $$ while your own kids are in school or tell your friends about this!

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Registrations for Fall Were Due March 1

Forms, along with the tuition deposit and completion of Enrollment Express in PowerSchool, are due by March 1st. If you have an incoming kindergartner, please include that child on your form. We suggest you do not delay in returning your registration with all of the news about the new Education Savings Accounts. We will be opening available spaces up to new families.

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Preschool–Grade 4 Movie Day

See you Saturday, March 4, at 10 AM at Crossroads Theater if you signed up to go. Thank you, CPTO!

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A World in Motion Exhibition Day Is Tuesday, March 7

The A World in Motion Exhibition Day is Tuesday, March 7, from 10-11:30 AM in Dutcher Gym. All parents are invited to walk through the gym and take a look at our seventh and eighth grade team projects. You may ask them questions and watch their gliders fly. We are thankful for the industry volunteers who have come into the classroom to work with our teachers and students and to those who are serving as panel members at the exhibition.

Conferences and Spring Break

Conferences are Wednesday and Thursday, March 8th and 9th, with 1:30 PM dismissal both days. Circle of Care is open until 5:30 both days. For PS-Grade 8 there is no school/Circle of Care/day care on March 10 or during Spring Break March 13-17.

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Book Fair During Conferences

Dear Parents and Families:

Get Ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way. Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become bolder, prouder, and stronger readers. AND… as always, every book they buy earns rewards for our school.

Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place afterschool Tuesday, March 7, and March 8 & 9, during conferences at the Margaret Pardoe Collaboration and Communication Center.

This year, say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy.

If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stpatrickschool16

The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Catch you at the Fair!

Happy reading,

Mr. Wiebers

Principal