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The Blarney Stone
March 20, 2024
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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. | |
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Casino Royale
Dear Friends,
I hope you were able to join us for the auction on Saturday evening, whether in person or in spirit. It was a resounding success and so much fun! Even "Elvis" made an appearance.
Katy and Andrew Madderson deserve enormous thanks for chairing this huge undertaking. Not only did the auction provide memories of a lovely evening, but thanks to the successful Fund-An-Item drive, the Madderson's (and our students') vision and hopes for a new play structure will become a reality this summer!
Our development team is operating on minimal sleep, as they worked countless hours to organize, set up, present, and clean up the auction. Now, they will get all purchases distributed while they finalize numbers (which are looking terrific— see information below). I am so proud of Christy and Wynter and grateful to have these gifted, tireless women among us.
Whether you donated items, did promotions, worked on classroom projects, helped decorate, helped serve, did beautiful landscaping touch-ups, helped tear down, helped hand out items, or any of the other many things to promote our success, THANK YOU and BLESS YOU!
Thanks for being here,
Barbara Bolaños
Principal
Saint Patrick, pray for us!
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—THANK YOU—
Wow... what a night! Saint Patrick Catholic School, thank you for betting on us. To date, we've raised a record-breaking $643,000 and counting at the 2024 R.E.A.C.H. Auction!
The development team would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to auction chairs Andrew and Katy Madderson, the R.E.A.C.H. Auction Board, parish and school administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, parishioners, donors, sponsors, community partners, vendors, and volunteers. Thank you for loving our community fully and abundantly.
The 49th Annual R.E.A.C.H. Auction celebrated Saint Patrick Catholic School's 131 years of Catholic Education. We raised the stakes, upped the ante, and Bet on Brighter Futures, hitting the jackpot at Casino Royale. There is still time to help us win big by purchasing class projects, multi-sale packages including a movie night experience and free dress week passes through March 31.
Playground updates are coming soon; construction will begin after school lets out in June, so there is still time to contribute to the Fund-An-Item, our Upper Playground Replacement Project.
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—ITEM PICK-UP—
All purchased items are available for pick-up through March 22, 2024, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm in the Skip Butler Gymnasium at Saint Patrick Catholic School.
—VOLUNTEERING—
Volunteers are still needed! A minimum of 5 Volunteer Commitment Hours must be dedicated to the auction.
March 21 - 22
After Auction Distribution
on campus and calling the winners
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—FUND-AN-ITEM—
UPPER PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT
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Together, we can do this! Hit the play button to watch the appeal video to learn about the Fund-An-Item. Please email us if you have questions about the Fund-An-Item project plan, fundraising, or timeline. | |
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—SPONSORS—
as of March 15, 2024
Celtic Sponsors — $25,000
Anonymous
Shamrock Sponsors — $5,000+
Connelly Law Offices
Morgan & Koontz, PLLC
Sprague Pest Solutions - The Treleven Family
Platinum Sponsors — $2,500+
Brie Cooper | RE/MAX Exclusive
Destination Harley Davidson - Ed & Katie Wallace
Forma Construction Company
Jamie Walker Family Law
Korum Automotive Group
Relevant Concepts Marketing Group - Kyle Hughes
Tacoma Subaru - Bruce & Linda Mares Titus
Umpqua Bank
Gold Sponsors — $1,500+
Bliss Law Group - Heather Bliss
Brookside Veterinary Hospital - Dr. Justine Zingsheim-Nadeau
CBRE - Leon & Marci Titus
Financial Insights, Inc.
North X Northwest Law Group, Brooke Johnson
Silver Sponsors — $500+
Adams Group Sales & Marketing
AHBL, Inc.
America's Credit Union
Bordeaux Orthodontics - Dr. Joe Bordeaux
Cascade Government Affairs
Loren & Shea Cochran
Cochran Douglas, PLLC
Commencement Bay Dentistry - Dr. Megan R. Miller, DDS, PS
Douglas Knight Orthodontics - Dr. Douglas J. Knight
Dwyer, Pemberton & Coulson PC Accountants
Erker Services
Excellent Dental Care Center - Dr. Thai Nguyen & Dr. Audrey Nguyen
Gaffney Funeral Home
Mr. & Mrs. James & Kathryn Hedrick
Mr. & Dr. Brian & Sarah Kranick
McPhee Dental Group - Dr. Sean McPhee
Mr. & Mrs. Roy & Debbie Orlando
Mr. & Mrs. Ted & Lisa Philichi
Patriot Fire & Protection
Peninsula Subaru
Performance Radiator
Propel Insurance
Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler, L.L.P.
Drs. Lisa & Mark Schomogyi
The Smart Orthodontic Group
Titus-Will Automotive Group
Washington Law Center
Air Systems Engineering
Bronze Sponsors — $250+
Mrs. Karen Bruback
Calvary Cemetery
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph & Sally Carman
Club Z! Tutoring Services of Tacoma
The Hanks Family
Law Office of Jennifer A. Wing PLLC
Mr. & Mrs. James & Mary Jane Lockemy
Pfarr Insurance Agency, Rob Pfarr
Safelite AutoGlass
Tovani Heart
In-Kind Sponsors & Event Support
CORT Party Rental
Creative Office #KourtneyStrong
Data Supply Company, Tom Patten
Emma Jewell Photography
Hardcastle AV
Heritage Electric Co Inc, Anthony L. Hanks
Hurley Media Group
Kilbreath Events, Stephen Kilbreath
Olympic Eagle Distributing
Orca ProWash
Star Rentals
Superior Linen Service
Tacoma Wine Merchants
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Pastor's Letter
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To view schedules and events, learn about faith formation opportunities, sacramental prep, outreach, advocacy programs, news from the Seattle Archdiocese, including Partners in the Gospel, and more, subscribe to receive The Cornerstone in your inbox.
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Lenten Devotional
Saint Patrick Catholic School created a special Lenten Devotional to share with your family. Inside is a collection of reflections— one for each day of Lent from the Saint Patrick Catholic School community members.
On the first page, you will find a letter offering an idea of incorporating this devotional into your nightly meal time during Lent.
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Stations of the Cross
Prepare your heart for Easter by praying the Stations of the Cross. On Good Friday, our 8th graders continue a Saint Patrick Catholic School tradition and reenact the Passion of Christ in a very moving Stations of the Cross.
March 29 | 9:00 am
Saint Patrick Church
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Stations of the Cross is a traditional Lenten devotion, prayed especially on Good Friday. We will walk out silently after the Stations are prayed.
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Student Spotlight
Saint Patrick Catholic School students continue to prepare their hearts for Easter during the season of Lent.
On March 15, ASB leaders led Stations of the Cross at Saint Patrick Church with leadership from 8th grade teacher Mr. Braeden Neal.
On Good Friday, 8th-grade students will lead us in prayer and reflection during the Living Stations of the Cross. (Scroll back up if you missed the details.)
We're proud of our students' accomplishments outside of the classroom! Do you know a student we should spotlight? Email us!
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Lots of Socks
World Down Syndrome Day is March 21, and the theme is "End the Stereotypes," we hope to end stereotypes around Down syndrome and any other diverse learning needs in our school community.
On March 21, people worldwide celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing brightly colored, mismatched socks for the Lots of Socks.
March 21 is symbolic because people with Down syndrome have three copies of their 21st chromosome. Socks were chosen because Ds chromosomes' karyotype looks like mismatched socks!
All you need to do is choose some socks that will get noticed— they might be mismatched or your wildest and most colorful socks, whatever works for you! Being a part of "Lots of Socks" helps us see how we are different and the same.
If you would like to learn more, please read the letter from Rachel and Nicholas Ford in last week's edition of The Blarney Stone.
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Shammy Diaries: Spring Break Edition
Whether you are staycationing or traveling during spring break, please email a photo to development@saintpats.org for the Shammy Diaries. Bonus if you are sporting your Shamrock spirit wear.
Check out our Christmas, spring, and summer diary albums for inspiration!
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Summer Bridge to Success
Saint Patrick Catholic School offers an enriching series of Summer Bridge programs powered by Club Z! Tutoring designed to prepare students for the academic year while igniting their passion for learning!
The one-week morning sessions are a dynamic blend of hands-on activities, engaging workshops, and expert instruction tailored to different grade levels and subject areas. Whether your learner is interested in art, STEM, English language arts (ELA), or math, we have a camp to suit their interests and needs.
Sessions are $100 per week per student. Registration opens soon, and it is on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to register early. Space is limited in each session to 25 per cohort. Learn more
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Running Club
Girls helping girls be confident, strong, empathetic, and powerful— all while working together as a team!
The Girl Empowerment Running Club is a free program for girls in grades 1-5, and girls in grades 6-8 are invited to serve as volunteers.
April 10 - June 5
Wednesdays | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Upper Playground
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Love My Lunch
The lunch program, catered by Love My Lunch, offers three daily choices, including snack and drink add-ons. Each regular-size meal is $5.75 plus tax and includes fruit, vegetables, and a side item. Larger meals are more. Additional snacks and drinks, priced individually, are also available.
—new menu items for April—
Strawberry Waffles with Whipped Cream
Thai Noodle Salad
WEEKLY ORDERS
are due 11:59 pm on Saturday;
place your post-spring break lunch orders
now, so you don't forget!
Love My Lunch sends weekly email reminders to all families with registered accounts.
For food and menu questions, email Lisa or call 206-354-0980.
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Newspapers Needed
We're seeking newspaper donations to fuel our creative endeavors. Whether it's last week's headlines or the sports section, your contribution will inspire our budding artists and enrich their projects.
Let's turn yesterday's news into tomorrow's masterpieces! Please drop off your newspapers in the school office. We need to replenish our stack! Questions? Email Art Specialist Emily Keller.
A shout-out to the Tacoma Weekly and families that dropped off bundles recently!
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Girls Volleyball for grades 3-5
Registration is open; sign up now. Registration will close early if rosters are full.
Volunteer coaches and photographers are needed. Volunteering counts towards required commitment hours.
Practices start in late March in the Skip Butler Gymnasium. The Head Coach determines the days and times.
—Grade Level Divisions—
Grades 3/4 & Grades 5/6
—Games—
April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18
—Playoffs—
June 1
Email David Goodsell, Athletic Director, or call 253-468-0259 to learn more about coaching.
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Track & Field for Kindergarten-grade 8
Registration is open for our newest sport, Track & Field, for students in Kindergarten-8th grade.
Volunteer coaches and photographers are needed. Volunteering counts towards required commitment hours.
—Elementary Division—
TRACK & FIELD
Practices start in late March at Bellarmine Preparatory School. The Head Coach determines the days and times.
Events offered are Softball Throw, Long Jump, 50m Run, 200m Run, 400m Run, 400m Relay, 800m Run, and 1600m Run.
—Grade Level Divisions—
- Kindergarten
- Grades 1/2 Boys
- Grades 1/2 Girls
- Grades 3/4 Boys
- Grades 3/4 Girls
- Grades 5/6* Boys
- Grades 5/6* Girls
*6th Graders may participate on the Middle School Track & Field team in the Spring; this is yet to be determined.
—Meets—
April 21, April 28, May 5, May 19
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—Middle School—
TRACK & FIELD
Practices start in late March at Bellarmine Preparatory School. The Head Coach determines the days and times.
Events offered are Shot Put, Discus, Long Jump, High Jump, 75m Hurdles, 100m Run, 200m Run, 400m Run, 400m Relay, 800m Run, 800m Relay, and 1600m Run.
—Divisions—
Middles School Boys (Grades 6-8)
Middle School Girls (Grades (6-8)
—Meets—
Middle School meets are on weekdays starting at 3:30 pm; dates are to be determined.
Email David Goodsell, Athletic Director, or call 253-468-0259 to learn more about coaching.
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Apply for 2024-2025
Our heritage, your future— invite your friends and family to schedule a tour to learn more about Catholic Education at Saint Patrick Catholic School, especially for students entering PreK, Kindergarten, and Middle School.
Share the inquiry link so they can arrange a visit of our newly renovated Early Learning Center for preschoolers and our recently renovated Kindergarten through 8th-grade classrooms.
They will meet faculty and staff, view exceptional student work, and learn about admission and enrollment for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Middle School Service Opportunity
Saint Patrick Catholic School has a new service opportunity for middle school students: helping arriving students open the car door, greeting them with a good morning, helping them out of the car, and closing the car door behind them. A staff member will supervise all volunteering students.
Safety Patrol volunteers report to the school office at 8:00 am. Upon arrival, volunteers will be given a safety vest and help a staff member with the student drop-off line on North 12th Street.
Supervising staff will sign off on student service hours; one day of service equals 30 minutes of required student service hours.
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Grandparents Day Planning
Grandparents Day is a meaningful way to help out and earn volunteer commitment hours while making it wonderfully magical for treasured family members and friends.
We invite you to attend planning meetings on Zoom for insights into event day schedules. Meetings count towards fulfilling Commitment Hours.
March 26 | April 30
9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Parents and adults are encouraged to volunteer to support the event by assisting with decorations, table setup, donuts, snack arrangements, day-of table runners, and tear-downs.
Scroll down to learn more about Grandparents Day event details.
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Enjoy Recess with Students
Are you looking for a fun way to earn commitment hours? Volunteers are needed to help supervise recess. Surround yourself with happy little people while helping to keep them safe.
Opportunities have been loaded into Track it Forward for the rest of the school year!
Volunteers must have completed Virtus Safe Environment. Go to the EVENTS tab in Track it Forward to sign up.
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Track It Forward
Saint Patrick Catholic School has adopted a volunteer hour management program. With Track It Forward, you can log in, sign up to volunteer, select the event you volunteered at, enter your volunteer hours, or view your dashboard and see how many required hours you have volunteered.
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All-School Mass
Mass is an integral part of faith formation for Kindergarten-Grade 8 students. Students must wear full uniforms, including sweaters, sweatshirts, blazers, or vests.
Adult volunteers are needed to help at Mass. Sign up in Track it Forward.
—All-School Mass—
Thursdays | 9:00 am
Saint Patrick Church
—Join Us—
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March 29 | Stations of the Cross^
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April 26 | Grandparents Day*
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May 1 | May Crowning
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June 11 | 8th Grade Grad Mass | 4:00 pm
^no Mass, *middle schoolers only
—No All-School Mass—
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March 28 | Holy Thursday
- April 25
- May 2
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May 16 | Living Rosary
The church doors are locked when the all-school Mass begins. Go to our calendar to view which class is leading Mass.
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Welcome to Holland
Are you raising people with diverse learning needs?
Join Rachel Ford, LICSW, parent and parishioner at Saint Patrick Catholic School, for community building, knowledge, and resource sharing!
April 25 | 7:30 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Library
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Rachel finds great joy in building relationships among people who can support and nurture one another. As a therapist, perinatal mental health expert, and mom of three, she is dedicated to creating a community that can buttress and care for one another by sharing knowledge and resources.
Read more to learn how the group got its name.
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Grandparents & Grandfriends Day
Let's do something grand! Grandparents Day is an annual event at Saint Patrick Catholic School celebrating grandparents and grandfriends!
Students are encouraged to invite their grandparents or grandfriends to join them for a special recognition of intergenerational friendships!
FRIDAY | APRIL 26
Middle School, Grades 6 - 8
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Mass
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Reception
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If you attend both events, please enjoy lunch off-campus at nearby eateries.
PreK - Grade 5
Saint Patrick Catholic School
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
PreK - Grade 5 Choir Performance & Reception
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Classroom visits
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For volunteer opportunities, scroll up to the Grandparents Day Planning article.
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8th Grade Deanery Dance
8th graders— prepare to dance, mingle, and make memories at the 8th-grade Deanery Dance.
May 11 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Bellarmine Preparatory School
Please mark your calendars for an evening of fun and excitement as we come together to celebrate faith and friendships.
Tickets are $10 at the door. Consent forms are available from your student's 8th-grade teacher.
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D & D Club for grades 6-8
Players form an adventuring party to explore fantasy worlds together as they embark on epic quests and level up in experience.
Mondays | 3:15 pm - 4:25 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Art Room
The club is an opportunity for players to develop social-emotional skills, critical thinking, and logic skills in order to traverse puzzles and realistic scenarios through the course of the games.
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Homework Support Hour for grades 5-8
Need help with homework? Sign up for support. Space is limited to 20 students. Sign-ups are required in advance, one week at a time.
Tuesdays | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Mr. Ainslie's Classroom
Students go directly to Mr. Ainslie's room after school. Mrs. Paez will help students and ensure they are on task.
Students can be picked up from the main office at 4:00 pm. Please do not send siblings with your student. Feel free to email Mrs. Paez with questions.
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After School Art Studio for grades 6-8
Middle school students can use the space and supplies in the Art Room as their studio to develop their skills with a particular medium or to explore something new.
Thursdays | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Art Room
Art Studio is a free drop-in activity! You don't need to register. Art Specialist Mrs. Emily Keller will help students with their independent work.
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Operation Keep 'Em Warm & Fed
Involve your family in a school service project you can do from home! Serving Tacoma since 1995, Operation Keep 'em Warm & Fed [KEWAF] builds relationships with people experiencing homelessness.
Can your family help make ten sandwiches at home to give to people experiencing homelessness and hunger?
April 16 & 23
May 14 & 21
June 11 & 18
July 16 & 23
August 13 & 20
September 10 & 17
October 15 & 22
November 12 & 19
December 17 & 24
To sign up or learn more, email Patty Davidson, program coordinator! Service counts towards fulfilling required commitment hours.
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St. Leo Food Connection
In March, we're collecting fruit leather and dried fruit like raisins, Craisins, apples, mango, and pineapple, ideally in single serving sizes, to support the St. Leo Food Connection Backpack Program, serving over 1,200 students weekly at schools in Tacoma, Lakewood, and Puyallup.
Backpacks contain at least two days of easy-to-access food, such as oatmeal packets, instant soups, fresh fruits, and vegetables, so students can come to school nourished and ready to learn after the weekend.
Looking ahead, the following are needed in single-serving sizes:
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April | Mac and cheese
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May | Cereal
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June | Fruit snacks
Drop off donations at Saint Patrick Catholic School during school hours!
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Download the latest version of the RaiseRight app (version 1.2.54) from the App Store or Google Play. | |
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RaiseRight scrip
Thank you, Anna Kraus, for referring a new participant to enroll in RaiseRight and earn for Saint Patrick Catholic School.
More participation equals more earnings! Anna's referral helps her family meet their RaiseRight scrip commitment. Who will you refer?
Enroll Friends
You can help grow our RaiseRight fundraising program and boost earnings. Send 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.
How It Works
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.
- Use gift cards at their total value for your everyday purchases.
Ship to Home
200+ 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.
Scrip Coordinators
Carolyn Weber and Christa Perez are collecting payments and receiving shipments for orders you place through RaiseRight. Wynter Dait continues to oversee the program and handle special orders. Email them at scrip@saintpats.org if you have questions or want to learn more about the program.
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The year-at-a-glance calendar provides high-level dates for school breaks, significant events, and days off of school. | |
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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MARCH
thru 22 | R.E.A.C.H. Auction Item Pick-Up
21 | World Down Syndrome Day
21 | Lots of Socks Day
22 | Spirit Wear Friday
22 | Middle School Spring Fling Dance
24 | Palm Sunday
25, 27 | Orchestra
26 | Bellarmine Preview Day
27 | Chess Club for Grades 1-2
28 | Holy Thursday
28 | Brady Lucas Book Signing
29 | Good Friday
29 | 8th Grade Living Stations of the Cross
29 | Noon Dismissal
30 | Easter Vigil
31 | R.E.A.C.H. Auction Multi-Sale Items Close
31 | Easter Sunday
APRIL
1-5 | Spring Break
8, 9, 10, 12 | R.EA.C.H. Free Dress Week
8, 10, 15, 17, 2, 24, 29 | Orchestra
9 | SPPA Meeting
9 | School Commission Meeting
10, 17, 24 | Girls Empowerment Running Club
11, 18 | All School Mass
11, 18, 25 | Afterschool Arts Studio for MS
12 | Dollar Donut Friday (Afterschool)
12, 19 | Spirit Wear Friday
16, 23 | Operation Keep 'em Warm & Fed
18 | Art After Dark with Emily Keller
20, 27 | Girls Volleyball Games
21 | Sacrament of First Holy Communion
21, 28 | Track & Field Meets
25 | Welcome to Holland series
26 | Grandparents Day
26 | Grandparents Day Mass for MS
MAY
1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 29 | Orchestra
4, 11, 18 | Girls Volleyball Games
5, 19 | Track and Field Meets
7, 14, 21, 28 | Girls Empowerment Running Club
11 | 8th Grade Deanery Dance
14, 21 | Keep 'em Warm & Fed
17-19 | Newsies Jr. Performances
JUNE
5 | Girls Empowerment Running Club
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—SCHOOL HOURS—
Monday - Friday | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
The first Friday of the month is a Noon dismissal for staff professional development.
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Saint Patrick Parent Association [SPPA]
2nd Tuesday of the month
5:30 pm - 6:25 pm
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The SPPA (pronounced like the word spa) meets from September to May on Zoom.
All registered school families are members of SPPA and are encouraged to participate.
Attending meetings counts toward Commitment Hours.
Zoom Meeting Link
—MEETING DATES—
April 9 | May 14 | June 18*
*in-person
—AT-A-GLANCE—
April 26
Grandparents Day
May 4 | 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Father/Daughter Dance
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
May 5 - 10
Teacher Appreciation Week
June 12
Field Day
—SPPA OFFICERS—
President
Olivia Cabrales
3rd board term
6th & 8th grader
Vice President
Kelly Frazier
new board member & family
3rd & 6th grader
Recording Co-Secretaries
Dani Kessler
3rd board term
5th, 6th, & 8th grader
Joann Varnell
new board member
7th grader
Treasurer
Leila Carlson
new board member & family
2nd & 5th grader
Faculty Representatives
Amy Sachwitz
—QUICK LINKS—
Bylaws
Staff Favorites
Email
Minutes
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School Commission
2nd Tuesday of the month
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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The School Commission meets from September to May in the Library directly across from the Main Office at Saint Patrick Catholic School.
Attending meetings counts toward Commitment Hours.
—MEETING DATES—
April 9 | May 14 | June 18
—COMMISSION MEMBERS—
President
Jaime Singer
Vice President
John Nelson
Secretary
Alyssa Dunivan
Pastor
Fr. David Mulholland
Principal
Barbara Bolaños
Vice Principal
Kate Chambers
Faculty Representative
Hanna Graves
Commissioners
Brie Cooper
Allison Drago
Willie London
Bill Malaier
Stu Morgan
Andrew Noonan
Kasa Tupua Pierson
—QUICK LINKS—
Bylaws
Email
Minutes
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R.E.A.C.H. Auction
If you want to join the 2025 R.E.A.C.H. Auction board, lead a committee, become a sponsor, donate an auction package email us at REACH@saintpats.org.
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Bellarmine Preview Day
Bellarmine Preview Day allows prospective families to explore Bellarmine Preparatory School.
March 26 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Bellarmine Preparatory School
Connelly Campus Center
Students in the 6th and 7th grades are especially encouraged to attend; however, all students are welcome to learn about the school's award-winning programs, explore co-curricular activities, and tour the campus well before starting the application process in their 8th-grade year. The event is free for you; registration is appreciated for planning purposes.
Email admissions@bellarmineprep.org with questions. View flyer.
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Cheer for Lions Youth Football
Sideline cheer for Lions Youth Football is for rising 5th through 8th-grade boys and girls.
Registration
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Returning cheerleaders through March 30
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New Cheerleaders, April 1 - May 30
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Lions Youth Football Club
The Lions Youth Football Club provides youth the opportunity to participate in a controlled athletic competition and to instill good sportsmanship, value of fair play, and good conduct.
Registration
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through March 30, new rising 3/4th graders and returning players
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April 1 - May 30, new rising 5-8th graders
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May 31 - July 30, all players
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Aspiring creative scriptwriters and puppet show producers in the 5th grade demonstrated their artistic talents by writing scripts, designing sets, crafting puppet characters, and ultimately presenting their imaginative work to an enthusiastic preschool audience.
This kind of hands-on experience not only fosters creativity and teamwork but also provides valuable opportunities for older students to engage with and inspire younger learners.
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—Faculty & Staff Theme—
Journey of Faith: Embracing Grace, Knowledge, and Community
The theme highlights the core values of Catholic education while also focusing on the idea of a continuous journey of faith. It emphasizes the importance of embracing God's grace, seeking knowledge in both spiritual and academic realms, and fostering a strong sense of community within the school.
—School Theme—
Led by the Spirit of the Lord
"Let us act with the kindness and love towards one another that Christ exemplifies.”
—ASB Vice President—
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We now know that COVID-19 is here to stay for the foreseeable future. Understanding how to live our lives while keeping ourselves, loved ones, and the community as safe as possible is essential. How can we do that? By using all the tools we've learned so far: getting vaccinated and boosted, getting tested and staying home if sick or exposed, wearing a mask in crowds, and keeping our distance.
Read the latest guidance on COVID-19. Help prevent the spread of the virus to others in your home, our school, and our community by using the calculator to help determine quarantine requirements.
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