St. Patrick Catholic School
Principal's Weekly Newsletter
Leader in Me Week October 3-7
Make sure to check out the information on Leader in Me Week included in this newsletter. Our Leader in Me Week Lighthouse Week Team (above) has planned some wonderful activities to celebrate what it means to be a leader and a Leader in Me Lighthouse School.
September 29, 2022
One of the wonderful aspects our students get to experience at St. Patrick Catholic School is celebrating Mass together. Our students and their homeroom teachers plan and lead each of our school Masses. This experience helps them understand the importance of the Mass. They work on reading the scriptures, leading in song, and providing the livestream.
On Tuesday, October 4, our school Mass will be held at 2:30 PM on the school playground. This Mass will be for the Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Saint Francis expressed his devotion to God through his love for all of God's creation. Parents are welcome to join us and bring a family pet to have blessed at the Mass.
Jon Wiebers
Principal
FAITH
Faith families met on Wednesday this week. We are so happy to be back to using multi-age groups that include kindergarten through grade eight students. This month's activity was learning all about St. Francis of Assisi—just in time for our Pet Mass next week!
EXCELLENCE
SERVICE
Closing at Midnight Tonight
Our new uniform and spirit wear store is scheduled to close at midnight tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 29, for production of our first order. It will then reopen and stay open for choice of pick up at Iowa Sports Supply or ship to home throughout the year.
(Note: Uniform approved items are marked. Athletes wanting the long sleeve dri fit to wear with Charger uniforms should choose the silver. Fans may select silver or black.
Don't Miss the Fun This Sunday
The Saint Patrick Parish Fall Festival is Sunday, Oct. 2, 10:30-2 PM. Pumpkin painting, kids games, and the return of the cake walk are highlights! Buy discounted turkey dinner tickets online through Friday evening or purchase them in the school or parish office. Thank you to all who have signed up to help in some way. Volunteer Donate
Leader in Me Lighthouse Week
Oct. 3-7 we will join other schools in the area to celebrate the Leader in Me. View/print the flyer which explains out of uniform days, family activities, and more. A hard copy will go home on Friday.
Leader Valley is hosting a free night for all Leader in Me schools at Palmers Family Fun on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 5-7 PM. They are asking students to wear their school shirts. Flyer
Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 22, 6 PM
Fr. Ivan invites students to wear their costumes to 5 PM Mass. Dinner follows Mass in the gym/commons then Trunk or Treat begins! Thank you to CPTO for planning this event for the school and parish. Help make this possible: sign up to donate, decorate a trunk, or help at the event! Encourage your friends from the parish to join us.
Welcome New Parishioners on October 16
St. Patrick Church will welcome interested and new parishioners at Coffee and Donuts in the Commons after 9:30 AM Mass on Sunday, Oct. 16. They invite everyone to stop by and greet interested and new members.The Parish Life Committee will have a table to answer questions, provide welcome tote bags, and take photos for the parish directory. Parish registration forms will be available as well as information on the Catholic Faith for Adults class beginning in January for anyone interested in the Catholic faith.
Sailor Nation Sports
Sailor Nation Baseball Clinic Boys in grades 2-5 may sign up for one or both of the two-hour sessions to be held Wednesday, Oct. 12, and Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Columbus High School softball field. More info and the sign up form
Sailor Nation Basketball Club for 3rd-8th grade girls. More info and registration
Fall Conferences October 19 and 20
- Wednesday, Oct. 19 Conferences 2-6:30 PM. (1:30 dismissal with Circle of Care 1:30-5:30 PM)
- Thursday, Oct. 20 Conferences 2-5:30 PM (1:30 dismissal with Circle of Care 1:30-5:30 PM)
- Friday, Oct. 21 – No School or Daycare for Preschool-Gr. 8
Watch for an instruction email from the office early next week and a separate email with login information your family will need to select your conference times.
Fall Bible Study at Saint Patrick Church
For adults interested in growing in faith...this one is in the morning while students are in school. It's called What We Believe, The Beauty of the Catholic Faith. Ten sessions are planned for Thursday mornings, starting Oct. 6. Learn more
IN CASE YOU MISSED THESE...
Future Sailor form to save on K-8 entrance to Columbus home games.
St. Patrick Catholic School
Clover Patch Preschool Ages 3-5
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