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The Blarney Stone
August 27, 2025
| | | Saint Patrick Catholic School, a ministry of Saint Patrick Parish, guides students in the pursuit of academic growth while inspiring joyful lives filled with love, service, and respect as disciples of Christ. | | |
Dear Saint Patrick Community,
In light of the heartbreaking school shooting at a Catholic school in Minnesota, we ask you to join us in prayer for the victims, their families, and the entire Annunciation Catholic School community. As parents, grandparents, educators, and people of faith, we feel the weight of such tragedies profoundly. They not only break our hearts but also renew our awareness of the sacred responsibility we hold to protect the children entrusted to our care.
Please know that the safety and well-being of your children remain our highest priority at Saint Patrick Catholic School. We are committed to providing a secure, responsive, and faith-centered environment where every student can learn, grow, and thrive with confidence. As part of this ongoing commitment, we want to highlight specific security measures on our campus:
- Prior to students arriving at Church, an employee does a walk-through of the Church and Church basement.
- Church doors are locked after school Mass begins.
- School and Church personnel visually monitor people coming to school Masses.
- A school employee escorts students down the stairs who need to use the restroom during Mass.
- A camera system at the school - exterior entrances as well as hallways.
- Main school entrance door monitoring system that allows front office personnel to control entry.
- Exterior school doors have bulletproof film installed on windows.
- All classroom doors remain locked at all times during the school day, with a quick-removal Door Lock Magnetic Strip for immediate lockdown of the classrooms.
- School employees are trained for emergency situations and assigned specific duties/tasks outlined in the Emergency Manual.
- Regular safety drills are conducted throughout the year in collaboration with local emergency responders.
Know that we are here to walk alongside any student or family who may be feeling anxious, unsettled, or simply in need of extra care. Together, may we hold the Annunciation community in prayer and continue working to keep our own school a place of safety and care.
Together in faith and hope,
Fr. David Mulholland and Kate Chambers
Pastor and Principal
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—School Theme—
Radiate the Light of Christ
—Virtue Focus—
Joy
Saint Patrick, pray for us!
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Pastor's Letter
Are you reading our weekly parish newsletter, The Cornerstone?
Subscribe to receive The Cornerstone in your inbox to view schedules and learn about faith formation opportunities, sacramental prep, outreach, advocacy programs, and news from the Seattle Archdiocese, including our Tacoma-Vashon parish family of Holy Cross, Saint Patrick, and Saint John Vianney, and more.
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Welcome Back Shamrocks
Principal Chambers and Vice Principal McElligott welcome you back to school with a special video message!
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New Family BBQ & Orientation
Join us for an evening of fun, food, and friendship. We'll begin with a short program and end with a delicious catered BBQ dinner.
August 28 | 5:00 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Skip Butler Gymnasium
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All new students are invited to attend with their families to meet administrators, faculty, staff, current students, and parent leaders.
The attire is casual and dinner is complimentary.
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Meet & Greet
A happy, festive day for students to drop in anytime with their families. Park on the playground or surrounding streets to bring supplies, visit classrooms, and set up desks and lockers. Shop the Uniform Resale in the Skip Butler Gymnasium.
August 29
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic School
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The day allows students and families to meet teachers and reconnect with friends after the summer break. Siblings can see where their brothers and sisters will be. It has always been a fun and light way to begin the year.
It is a school day—attendance is required; uniforms are not.
Please take supplies out of packaging at home; this day can be overwhelming for our little trash cans!
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Uniform Resale + Spirit Wear
Shop the Uniform Resale event hosted by the Saint Patrick Parent Association (SPPA) on Meet & Greet Day.
August 29
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Skip Butler Gymnasium
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Donations of gently used uniform apparel are welcome! Please drop off donations in the school office or bring them to the Uniform Resale event.
A limited selection of Spirit Wear hoodies, t-shirts, and other apparel will also be available. Cash, check, or credit cards are accepted.
Volunteer and earn commitment hours! Middle Schoolers can volunteer to earn required community service hours. Sign up on Track It Forward or email us to learn more.
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First Full Day of School
We can't wait to see your Shamrock smiles. We've included the drop-off and pick-up details below.
—September 2—
First Day Signs
We've created first-day-of-school signs for each grade, plus future Shamrocks, grandparents, and supporters!
How to Share
Please send us your first-day-of-school snaps! There are several ways to share—email or tag us @saintpatstacomaschool on Facebook or Instagram for public profiles.
We'll also share a Facebook post on the morning of the first full day of school, and you can drop your snapshots in the comments.
Follow Us on Socials
Are you on social media? Follow us and comment, share, like, save our posts, and tag us in yours. It's an easy and free way to support your school.
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Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures
Please respect our neighbors! Park legally; do not block driveways. Thank you!
Morning Drop-Off Procedures for Regular School Days
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ELC | Students must be walked to the school building entrance under the bridge on 12th and G Streets and remain with parents until doors open at 8:25 am. After school, ELC students are dismissed on G Street at their designated spots. Please look for your child's teacher.
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Grades K-8 | Gates open at 8:10 am for grades K-8 | 12th Street is a 2-way street; however, traffic flow for our DROP-OFF ZONE is DOWN 12th from Yakima to G Street. Safely pull over and let your student out curbside ONLY. Do not leave your car in the DROP-OFF ZONE.
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Grades 5-8 | Gates open at 8:10 am for grades K-8 | Yakima is a 2-way street; pull over and let your student out curbside. Please make sure to instruct your student to use the crosswalks. Students can walk down to the main entrance of the playground and wait in their designated areas.
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Always have students use the crosswalks patrolled by assigned staff.
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Afternoon Pick-Up Procedures for Regular School Days
ELC | Pick up at assigned first-floor doors
Grades 5-8 | Pick up on Yakima Street
Kindergarten-Grade 4
- Gates open 10 minutes before dismissal time.
- Cars enter the playground from 12th Street and move forward in two lines. If your youngest child is in kindergarten or first grade, please use the left (building-side) lane; if your youngest child is in 2nd-4th grade, please use the right lane.
- Please leave only 2-3 feet between your car and the car in front of you.
- Students will stay with the teacher until parents/guardians are present.
- Stay in your car.
- Exit only if necessary to collect your child/children, then return quickly to your vehicle.
- If one or more of your children are still in the building, you may be asked to exit the pick-up area, circle the block, and re-enter the pick-up area.
- Students may not play on the Big Toy or the playground after school.
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Coffee & Donut Social for Parents
Whether celebrating that first full day of school, shedding a tear, or both, join us for donuts and coffee after drop-off and the playground blessing to meet new Shamrock families and reconnect with friends.
September 2
8:25 am - 9:30 am
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Skip Butler Gymnasium
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We look forward to seeing you on the first full school day to celebrate our legacy of Catholic Education.
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Picture Day
Lifetouch School Photography, known for capturing school pictures nationwide, will take our school photos this year. Wear your uniform best!
September 5
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Retake Day is October 14
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Saint Patrick Catholic School
Skip Butler Gymnasium
Online Ordering
Order now on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTQ2J3HB.Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Paper Form Ordering
Students can bring their completed flyer with cash or a check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com. Flyers will be in your students' backpacks the first week of school.
Volunteers to help. Sign up in Track It Forward.
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Spirit Wear Wednesdays & Flash Sale
We love seeing Shamrocks wearing approved Spirit Wear favorites, from t-shirts to sweatshirts, on Spirit Wear Wednesdays.
through September 14
Orders delivered on October 1
Shop for classics like short and long-sleeved t-shirts, crew-neck sweatshirts, hoodies, and quarter-zip shirts in sizes 3T to 2XXL; some styles are unavailable in all sizes.
Students can wear Spirit Wear tops with uniform bottoms or regular uniforms on Wednesdays unless otherwise announced.
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Back to School Night
Back to School Night (BTSN) is an adults-only evening to get acquainted with school staff, teachers, and families.
September 11
6:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Skip Butler Gymnasium
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Don't miss the opportunity to learn about programs and special events, discover volunteer opportunities that fit your unique talents, visit your student's classrooms, learn about goals and expectations, and more.
The official schedule for the evening is coming soon. In the meantime, save the date and note that there is no afternoon extended care.
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School Mass
Mass is integral to faith formation for Kindergarten through grade 8 students.
Students must wear Mass uniforms, including sweaters, sweatshirts, blazers, or vests. Please take a look at the SPCS Family Handbook for details.
beginning September 12
every Friday at 9:00 am
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
Families are welcome to join us. The church doors are locked when the all-school Mass begins at 9:00 am
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Annual Fund 2026
Angela and Matt Carlin, Saint Patrick Catholic School Annual Fund 2026 chairs, are excited to kick off the campaign with Bites & Brews, a casual, adults-only evening. This year’s goal is to raise $250,000 and achieve 100% participation from school families.
The event is an opportunity for parents, alums, and supporters to come together, enjoy local bites and brews, and hear how their generosity strengthens Catholic education at Saint Patrick School.
September 4
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Skip Butler Gymnasium
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Themed around capacity, commitment, and connections, this year’s campaign celebrates the many ways our community gives with heart, serves with purpose, and belongs—always.
We look forward to kicking off the year with a shared purpose—because when Shamrocks gather, great things happen.
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Summer Climb
Teachers at every grade level have prepared Summer Climb assignments for students to complete over the summer. These assignments review topics learned the previous year and preview what's ahead.
The 'E' in RISE, our schoolwide learning expectations, stands for Excellent. An excellent thing to do would be to complete your Summer Climb assignments, so you're ready for the coming year. Let's climb together!
Summer Climb work is required and graded.
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School Supply Lists
Check out the grade-level school supply lists, if you have not ordered kits from First Day School Supply, including Emergency Preparedness and Earthquake Kit items.
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Love My Lunch Program
We’re spicing things up with new menu items for September from Love My Lunch—including a special 2-day feature of Dick’s cheeseburgers and chocolate shakes!
Also new:
- Panda Express Beijing beef
- Pasta with meat sauce
- Pasta with mild Italian sausage
- Mild Italian sausage dog
Don’t miss the return of the Salad Bar, available on the first two school days each week. See you in the lunch line!
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Love My Lunch sends weekly email reminders to all families with registered accounts.
For menu or account questions, email Lisa Findlay or call 206-354-0980
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Choir Retreat for grades 4-8
The 2025-2026 Saint Patrick School Choir begins on August 29! All interested 4th-8th-grade Shamrocks can check it out at our "Downbeat!" Choir Retreat. Join us and help prepare the music for our first school Mass.
August 29
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Music Room 101
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Open registration for the Choir runs from August 29-September 19, 2025. Interested students can come to any rehearsals during the open registration period to try it out. The Choir meets at 7:30 am, Tuesday through Friday. No fees, no supplies, no experience needed. Just join the fun, explore everything through the lens of music, and bring a friend!
After September 19, the next opportunity to join The Choir will be in January 2026.
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Bellarmine Parochial Band for grades 5-8
Is your child musically curious or eager to pick up a new instrument? The Bellarmine Parochial Band may be the perfect opportunity!
The Parochial Band is open to students from area Catholic schools and offers a fantastic way to explore music, build confidence, and connect with peers across the Deanery through performance. Whether your child is already musically inclined or just beginning their journey, this program is a great place to start.
Families will receive more information soon, and you're invited to express interest by completing a short form. Signing up lets the Parochial Band know you're interested; no commitment required. The list will be used to share updates and will be retired when the 2025–2026 rosters are finalized.
Stay tuned and consider encouraging your student to make music a part of their school experience!
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Hilltop Heritage Middle School Athletics
We're excited to announce that Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) Hilltop Heritage Middle School Session I Sports, including baseball, boys' basketball, and girls' soccer, begin September 8 and run through November 1!
—How to register—
If you have a FinalForms account with Tacoma Public Schools, log in and register.
If you don't have a FinalForms account, contact Debbie Miller, Hilltop Heritage Middle School Athletics Director, for steps on enrolling in TPS and setting up a FinalForms account.
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Cross Country for PreK-8th Grade
Whether your Shamrock is a seasoned runner or wants to try something new, Cross Country is a great way to build endurance, confidence, and team spirit—while having fun outdoors.
Elementary division, PreK - 6th grade, and Middle School, 7th - 8th Grade registration is open through September 12.
The season starts the first week of the 2025 school year and ends October 31.
Practices are at Vassault Park in Tacoma.
Elementary meets are on Sundays, and Middle School meets are mid-week after school.
All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade athletes must have an updated physical on file before practice begins.
Are you interested in coaching, serving as the team photographer, or in another capacity?
Earn volunteer commitment hours while you're there cheering on our athletes!
Email athletics@saintpats.org to learn more.
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Sports Physicals for Middle Schoolers
All grades 6 - 8 athletes must have an updated sports physical on file at Saint Patrick Catholic School to participate in school athletics like Cross Country and Volleyball.
Forms must be submitted before the first practice. Physicals are good for 24 months and can be emailed to Marla Petronzio, Office Manager, or dropped off in person at the school office.
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Join Cub Scout Pack 299
Did you know Saint Patrick Catholic Church's Cub Scout Pack 299 has been going strong for 95 years? Proudly shaping our youth's character, confidence, and outdoor skills while having a blast! Many of our Sharocks are Scouts!
—Join Night with Pizza—
September 10 | 6:00 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
Church Hall
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Follow Cub Scouts Pack 299 - Tacoma on Facebook for updates and fun photos.
Cub Scouts welcome your family into the adventure! Contact Jen Van Vechten at 253-324-3605 or email for more information.
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The Shammy Diaries: Bucket List Wish
Mrs. Suzanne Christnacht, Preschool Teacher; Mrs. Emily Keller, Artist in Residence; and Mrs. Heather Paez, Diverse Learning Strategist, checked off a special item on their summer bucket list—attending Daily Mass at St. John Vianney Catholic Church on Vashon Island.
All are parishioners at Saint Patrick Catholic Church.
What a beautiful way to spend a summer morning together in prayer and community!
Have you celebrated Mass at a local area parish? Tell us about it!
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Whether you tackled home projects, staycationed, or traveled over the summer, please email us a photo and a story for the Shammy Diaries.
Bonus if you were with Flat Shammy and sporting your Shamrock spirit wear.
| P.S. Email us a photo and story when you attend Mass at another parish on vacation or a day trip; we'll share in our Catholic Churches album. | | | | |
New Shamrock Spotlight: Sebastian
We are delighted to welcome Sebastian, a 4th grader known as "Bash," to our Shamrock family.
Bash lives on JBLM with his Army family. Washington is the fifth state he has lived in, and Saint Patrick Catholic School is his fourth school.
He loves playing sports—especially baseball—and is an enthusiastic fan of the New York Mets. Bash enjoys reading and building with Legos when he isn't in the field.
He especially cherishes time with his dad and older brother. Together, they can often be found outside in the evenings and on weekends playing wiffle ball, baseball, or football. Bash also enjoys traveling and going on adventures near and far with his family.
He is looking forward to becoming part of the Shamrock community, along with his parents and older brother, a sophomore at Bellarmine Prep.
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Are you a new family joining us this year? Welcome! We want to spotlight you, too!
We are thrilled to have you join our Shamrock community! As we embark on this exciting journey, we invite you to share information about your family and a photo to help us introduce you to the community on social media and in the school newsletter, The Blarney Stone, over the summer.
Some suggestions for fun family details
- Family members' and grades
- Favorite family activities
- Favorite books or movies
- Pets
- Hometown
- Interesting facts or talents
- Favorite school subjects or activities
- What are you looking forward to at school?
- A fun family tradition
We are excited to get to know you. Please email us your story and a photo.
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Bellarmine Cheer Fanpack Sale
Show your Lion pride and cheer on Bellarmine Prep in style! Don't miss the chance to order your Blackout Theme Fanpack for the first home game.
It includes everything you need to bring the spirit:
- black pom
- black heart sunglasses
- black Lion paw tattoo
- beaded necklaces (2)
It's the perfect way to support the Lions, and it's extra fun knowing that several Shamrock alumni are part of the Bellarmine Cheer Team!
Fanpacks are available through September 3 and can be picked up at the game or delivered to the school—note your preference in the comments when ordering.
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Troop 299 Treasure Bazaar
Did you know many of our Shamrocks and alumni are members of Troop 299, chartered by Saint Patrick Catholic Church? Please support them!
September 6
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
Parking Lot
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Find treasures amongst new and gently used items, including kitchen and housewares, sporting and outdoor equipment, holiday and seasonal decor, tools, furniture, toys, games, luggage, art, and more!
—Donation Drop Off—
September 2 - 4
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
Church Hall
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Mattresses, computers, paint, chemicals, cribs, car seats, books, large furniture, linens, clothes, or shoes aren't accepted.
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Volunteer Hours Log
Track It Forward is a volunteer hour management program. You can log in, sign up to volunteer, select the event you volunteered at, enter your volunteer hours, or view your dashboard to see how many required hours you have volunteered.
Requirements
As part of the tuition agreement, each family is responsible for finding, recording, and tracking their service hours during the school year. The annual commitment hour requirement is 30 hours for a two-parent family and 15 hours for a single-parent or PreK half-day family.
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Safe Environment Training
Do you foresee going on a field trip this year? Or helping out at lunch recess, field day, or volunteering in the classroom. These service opportunities require Safe Environment Training.
All adults must complete the Virtus Training to volunteer at Saint Patrick Catholic School. Initial training is available in person (3 hours) or online (1.5 hours).
—coming up—
August 28
September 25
October 23
led by Deacon Steve Cano
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Parish Hall
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Registration
To view and register for upcoming classes, select Seattle, WA (Archdiocese). Training time counts towards fulfilling required commitment hours!
Visit the Seattle Archdiocese Virtus Tool Kit for step-by-step how-to directions.
Adult volunteer requirements include
- Background check completed on or before the first day of service and every three years while in active service.
- Abuse prevention initial training is completed within 30 days of starting service, and refresher training is every three years while in active service.
- Policies are read and signed on or before the first day of service.
If you have finished the initial training, you can log in to your account to ensure you are up to date with the background check and all modules!
Refresher training is required every three years. Virtus automatically assigns modules, and a reminder notification is sent approximately one week before the due date. The assigned online modules are accessible on the Home page of your Virtus profile in the "Current Training" box. Look for the link "you have 1 online module assigned". Once complete, online modules are credited immediately, and you can download or print your certificate of completion.
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Youth Confirmation Prep
7th-12th graders, aged 12-17, baptized into the Catholic Church and received First Holy Communion, are encouraged to register to prepare and discern the Sacrament of Confirmation.
This program is also for teens seeking baptism and/or First Holy Communion.
Sundays
September 7, 2025 - February 2026
10:15 am - 12:00 pm
after the 9:00 am Mass
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
Parish Center
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Registration closes on September 14. Sessions will meet on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Sunday, with a volunteer opportunity on the 4th Sunday.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in February 2026 at Saint Patrick Church.
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First Communion Prep
Do you have a child entering the 2nd grade or 7-11 years old ready for Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation and Holy Communion?
September 25 | 6:30 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
Parish Center
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Baptized Catholic children typically begin preparing for these sacraments in second grade (7+ years of age).
If your child is not baptized or is baptized in another Christian denomination and would like to pursue the sacraments, there is a sacramental preparation process that will meet your specific needs. Email us.
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is an approach to faith formation in which children between the ages of 3 and 12 are formed in the Catholic faith in a sacred space called the atrium.
Registration
Current and new families can enroll for sessions starting in October 2025 and running through May 2026.
Priority registration for returning families is available until September 1. Registration closes on September 15.
To learn more about CGS at Saint Patrick Church, visit the atrium, serve or train as a catechist, email Lacie Vierra, CGS Coordinator, or call 253-274-4108.
For more information, visit the national CGS USA Association and the local consortium website, The Sheepfold.
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Fred Meyer Rewards Program
Do you shop at Fred Meyer? Every time you use your loyalty card, you can earn money for Saint Patrick Catholic School.
In the 2nd quarter of 2025,
93 households earned $310
for Saint Patrick Catholic School.
That might seem like a little thing, but it's something for doing what you already do for your family!
Link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Fred Meyer Community Rewards. You can search for us by St. Patrick School or ID Code RX604.
Then, every time you shop and use your loyalty card, you're helping our school earn a donation! You'll still earn your rewards points, fuel points, and rebates, and you'll also earn money for Saint Patrick Catholic School.
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How does Raise Right work?
Buy gift cards from your favorite brands to earn on your daily purchases using the mobile app or for year-round shopping and gift-giving needs.
- Buy gift cards at face value.
- Earn up to 20% for Saint Patrick Catholic School on every gift card you buy and more on bonuses!
- Use gift cards at their total value for your everyday purchases.
Can I earn when dining?
In addition to gift cards and shopping online, you can earn 5% for your organization every time you dine at a participating local restaurant!
Can I shop for eGift Cards?
eGift cards are the most convenient way to earn on all your gifts—whether for a birthday, holiday, or in bulk for teachers, graduates, or office staff. Send eGift cards as gifts in bulk or individually on your desktop or the RaiseRight mobile app.
Use the Bulk eGifting feature when gifting more than five eGift cards at a time, up to 125 recipients per order. Bulk eGifting is only available on the desktop version of RaiseRight.com.
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Can I refer friends and family?
Referrals help meet your family's RaiseRight scrip commitment; more participation equals more earnings! You can help grow our RaiseRight fundraising program and boost earnings by sending enrollment invites directly to friends and family members.
To send invites, download the latest version of the RaiseRight mobile app and go to Account > Settings. Tap into "Invite Friends & Family" and share the invite link or send direct invites to your contacts via email or text message. To learn more, watch the how-to video. If you are not a school family but want to support us, enroll now.
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Can I shop online?
In addition to gift cards, you can earn for your organization by shopping online through RaiseRight! Watch the short demo video to learn how to explore brands with online earnings, click through to their websites to shop, and earn by completing a purchase.
Plus, you can earn extra if you buy a gift card from RaiseRight to pay for your online purchase! There are no additional fees, just extra earnings.
Can I ship to home?
Over 250 brands delivered right to your door—Ship to Home. It's convenient to keep earning with reloadable gas or grocery cards, birthday gifts, and more. Ship to home is an excellent option for earning all summer with reloadable gas or grocery cards and birthday gifts.
Shop a category and filter your search by eligible gift cards for Ship to Home. You can also look for the label on the detail pages of the brands you shop. Please select your address for home delivery or use it to send it directly to friends and family.
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How do I volunteer?
Per the IRS rules, the scrip program must be 85% volunteer-led. We are looking for assistants. Most weeks, the program requires an hour on Tuesday mornings to process orders and an hour on Thursdays to distribute orders.
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Label Daddy Affiliate Program
Label Up! No more lost items with waterproof, ultra-durable name stickers. Let's be real, kids lose stuff. So avoid the school rush, skip the stress, and keep your kid's stuff out of the lost and found this year.
Bonus—they offer a 25% rebate to Saint Patrick Catholic School when you shop using the affiliate link! You need not be a school family to use the link. Watch the video to learn more.
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AUGUST
28 | New Family BBQ
28 | Safe Environment Training
29 | Meet & Greet
29 | Uniform Resale
29 | Choir Retreat
SEPTEMBER
1 | No School - Labor Day
2 | First Full Day of School
2 | Coffee & Donut Social for parents
3, 10, 17, 24 | Spirit Wear Wednesday
4 | Annual Fund 26 Kickoff for adults 21+
5 | Picture Day
5 | Noon Dismissal
6 | Troop 299 Community Treasure Bazaar
7 | Confirmation Prep Parent Meeting
11 | Back to School Night for parents only
12, 19, 26 | School Mass
16 & 23 | Operation Keep'em Warm & Fed
19 Choir Registration Closes
19 | Family Dance hosted by SPPA
25 | Safe Environment Training
25 | Sacramental Prep Parent Meeting
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For the complete calendar of events, view and subscribe to our Google Calendar; you'll have all important dates at your fingertips.
To subscribe, go to our website and click the subscribe to Google Calendar button.
The calendars are firm but subject to change.
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—SCHOOL HOURS—
Monday - Friday | 8:25 am - 3:00 pm
The first Friday of the month is a noon dismissal for staff professional development.
—REGULAR OFFICE HOURS—
Monday - Thursday | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday | 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Roll On, Shamrocks!
Big news—we got a bike rack! Now our Shamrocks have a spot to park their wheels when they ride to school.
The new bike rack helps us encourage healthy habits, care for creation by reducing our carbon footprint, and give students another great way to show their Shamrock spirit.
So, pump up those tires, strap on a helmet, and roll on in—we have the perfect parking spot waiting for you!
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