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Back to School Information - 2018
2018-2019 St. Patrick School Staff
Tonie Eads - Administrative Assistant (front desk)
Lisa Angotti - Administrative Assistant (back desk, mornings only)
Becky Orr - Lunch Coordinator
Kaci Monaghan - Principal
School Staff:
Mary Ragan - ECC Staff
Sr. Judy Hayes - Volunteer; FLL Coach
Elva Clevenger - Custodian (mornings)
Don Humphrey - Maintenance
Parish Office Staff:
Julie Hess - Part-time secretary
Lisa Angotti - Human Resources
Robin Lamb - Finance/Liturgist
Jean Folken - CFF Coordinator
Deacon Mike Lewis - Deacon
Father Matthew Brumleve - Priest
Committees:
Fundraising Chair: Juanita Hausman
Marketing Chair: Kayla Guettermann
PTO President: Laura Richards
Full Time Teachers:
Lindsy Alexander - Kindergarten
Anna Koehne - 1st grade
James Prim - 2nd grade; FLL Coach
Maia Hamilton - 3rd grade
Rebecca Ross - 4th grade
Chelsi Berry - 5th grade
Melanie Tucker - 6th grade Homeroom - Science/Social Studies
Devy Combs - 7th grade Homeroom - ELA
Dana Nolan - 8th grade Homeroom - Math/Religion; STUCO sponsor
Part Time Teachers:
Danielle Motta - Counseling (K-5 first semester)
Pamela Rader - Inclusive Education (M-F mornings until 1:00)
Brad Donnell - PE (Tues, Thurs, Friday mornings)
Mary Kay Lofland - Art (All day Tuesday and Thursday)
RJ Keitchen - Technology (M, W, Friday mornings)
Music - Cara Davis (We will share with St. Pius)
Important Upcoming Dates
July 29: Yearbook Signing party at Old Pike - 3:00
July 30: Pop up Read-In with Ms. Monaghan - 9-11 am
August 1: School office opensAugust 6: Final registration fees due
August 12: Prayer Walk - 9:45; Picnic - noon
August 13: Back to School Night! 5:30-7:00
August 16: First Day of School!
August 31: Partners in Education night 5:00 - 7:00
Wednesday - School Mass
August 6 - Final Registration Fees Due
Teachers are working hard this week to finish their classrooms, create lesson plans, and attend meetings. Because of this, we ask that you do not visit the classrooms or teachers during this week. Supplies can be brought to school at Back to School Night on August 13 or any time after August 13. Please do not bring supplies to school prior to this date.
Parents and students will not be allowed in the classrooms the week of August 6th.
August 12 - Prayer Walk and Picnic
After the 11:00 mass, we will host a picnic for all! Come have hotdogs, chips, a dessert, and drink. Let the kids play while you socialize with your St. Patrick family during this low key get together to kick off the 2018-2019 school year. All you need to bring is a lawn chair and possibly a picnic blanket for the kids!
August 13 - Back to School Night Agenda
--Sign up for online tithe/tuition (** required this year)
--Purchase a planner for $5.00 (students in grades 3-8)
--Purchase spirit wear
--Pay lunch fees
--Look for uniform pieces
--Sign up for PTO
--Sign up to be a Watchdog Dad
--Sign up to volunteer
--Take a pic in our photo booth
6:00 - All to gym for a welcome from Father Matthew and Ms. Monaghan
6:15 - Introduction of teachers and staff
6:30 - Visit classrooms to drop off supplies, then head to the cafeteria for a treat from PTO!
7:00 - Back to School night ends
August 16 - First Day of School
Feel free to walk your students into the gymnasium and snap a picture in our photo booth! Pictures will be available for download later that day.
7:45 - First bell. All gather for welcome, prayer, and pledge of allegiance.
7:50 - Students and teachers head to classrooms (No parents please)
Parents can enjoy coffee and donuts in the staff lounge.
3:15 - Pick up begins. Please wait in the pick up line. For the safety of our students, we ask that you please do NOT park and walk in to pick up your child. Our pick up line was designed to promote safety, while moving the line along quickly.
Uniform Policy
White or Dark Green polo shirt
Plaid jumpers - girls K-3
Plaid Skirt - Knee length
Navy Shorts/Pants
White Socks
Brown or Black Belt (grades 3-8)
Navy Blue quarter zip sweatshirt (From Dennis)
Navy Blue cardigan (From Dennis)
Navy Blue Sweater (From Dennis)
Approved St. Patrick spirit wear hoodie or gray jacket
Boys:
White or Dark Green polo shirt
Navy Shorts/Pants
White Socks
Brown or Black Belt (Grades 3-8)
Navy Blue quarter zip sweatshirt (From Dennis)
Navy Blue cardigan (From Dennis)
Navy Blue Sweater (From Dennis)
Approved St. Patrick spirit wear hoodie or gray jacket
It is important to note that when it is cold outside, students should wear a sweater or sweatshirt; however, in these should be the approved uniform pieces. Students are not allowed to wear other sweatshirts and sweaters in the classroom.
What about Spirit Days?
Spirit Days:
St. Patrick Spirit Wear shirt/sweatshirt
Green t-shirt or sweatshirt
Navy blue t-shirt or sweatshirt
Jeans, uniform pants/shorts
Approved gray spirit wear pants
Approved black or green spirit wear shorts
** Basketball shorts, sweatpants, leggings and yoga parents are not allowed on spirit wear days.
What's New this Year?
- Counseling Classes. In grades K-5, students will participate in a 30 minute counseling class one day per week. During this time, student will learn about coping skills, perseverance, kindness, and building a strong community. In grades 6-8, students will also participate in a 30 minute counseling class one day per week. These students will focus on goal setting, perseverance, peer pressure, coping skills, and finding their voice.
-- Grades 3-8 are required to have planners this year. At the start of the year, teachers will work with students on mapping out their weekly and monthly schedule. Daily, students will write any homework they have. Parents will be encouraged to sign planners on a weekly basis to ensure parents are aware of upcoming deadlines. Planners can be purchased for $5.00 at Back to School Night.
-- Grades 3-5 will participate in Genius Hour on Tuesday afternoons. Genius Hour provides students with a time to learn, research, and study about topics that interest them. You can learn more about Genius Hour here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COF-bqZuE-I
-- Grades K-8 will participate in Reading and Math booster classes 3 times per week. This will allow students to receive direct instruction based upon their personal learning level. Students will receive one-on-one and small group instruction.
-- Mindful Mornings - This year, we will begin each day with prayer, the pledge of allegiance, and a mindful moment in the gym at 7:45. Starting our day together in the gym will allow the students to feel more connected to the community as a whole, while teaching them to be mindful at the start of the day.
-- Afternoon prayer - Instead of leaving prayer to each individual class at the end of the day, this year we will gather in the gym prior to dismissal for prayer. Please avoid picking your child up early when possible, so that he/she does not miss out on this special time with our school.
- Weekend School Mass: Once a month, we will host a school mass at one of the weekend masses. Student volunteers will participate as lectors, servers, and gift bearers. Some classes will participate by singing a song during mass. All students are encouraged to wear their uniforms to mass on this day and will receive special recognition.
Weekend School Masses
Please see the schedule for school mass here at the link below. I have listed which grade levels will sing at which masses, so you can plan ahead to attend! Please do the best you can to plan on your family attending!
Unexcused Tardies
Starting off the day late adds unnecessary stress and chaos to the students day. Once late, it seems as if the rest of the day is out of sorts, spent trying to catch up on what was missed. Plus, when you bring your child to school late on a consistent basis you are telling him/her that: schedules aren't important, classes aren't important, and there is no value in his/her education.
If you have a valid reason for struggling to get your child to school on time, contact us in the office at 453-0971 and we will do what we can to assist you. We must work together to let your child know that his/her education IS important.
Diocesan Theme
I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart.
Where?
Down in my heart.
Where?
Down in my heart.
I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart.
Down in my heart to stay!
You can hear the song in its entirety here: (We will only learn the JOY chorus) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G63PPNCMPJY
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St. Patrick School
Email: kcmon4@gmail.com
Website: stpatrickkc.com
Location: 1401 Northeast 42nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-453-0971
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