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The Blarney Stone
October 25, 2023
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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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Dear Parishioners, School Parents, Faculty and Staff,
We are thankful to Barbara Bolaños for her commitment to Saint Patrick Catholic School for the 2023-2024 school year. Barbara's leadership ensures that our school remains vibrant and continues to offer a quality, faith-filled education during the search for our next principal. We are also thankful to Kate Chambers and her steadfast support of the students, faculty and staff, and community.
We are pleased to announce that we have begun the process to recruit and welcome a new principal to our school for the 2024-2025 school year! As we shared last year, undertaking the search for a new principal is a time when we see the work of God in our midst. Rather than embarking on a routine hiring process, we have the opportunity to discern the Holy Spirit's call and see the fruits of the Spirit's work when we welcome a new principal.
The principal search process is guided by the Archdiocesan Catholic Schools Office and is best described as a discernment process that seeks to call a new leader to serve as principal. As you know, a Catholic school principal is one who serves in a multifaceted role as a spiritual and inspirational leader, an academic and educational leader, an administrator, and a steward of the school's resources. It takes a special person to serve as a principal in this way. And it takes prayer and reflection to discern who is truly called to serve in that role here at Saint Patrick.
The Principal Search Committee, guided by Assistant Superintendent Pam Schwartz, is chaired by Jaime Singer, and the members from the school and parish community are Betsy Boileau, Laura Dougherty, Allison Drago, Kelly Goodsell, Brian Kranick, and Greg Unruh.
The committee has updated the position announcement, which will remain open until the position is filled.
The committee asks for your prayers as we move forward in this process. We pray that God will call just the right person as our next principal and that they will enthusiastically respond to serve in our community! Please pray daily for this and include a request for the intercession of our patron Saint Patrick, and that of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, patron of Catholic education!
Jaime Singer, School Commission Chair
Rev. David Mulholland, Pastor
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Dear Friends,
Thank you for your generous support of Annual Fund 24. It warms our hearts to receive sweet hand-written notes, included in pledge remittance envelopes, thanking us, like this one from Molly Lane, whose husband, Bob, recently passed away. The Lane family has been a strong and consistent supporter of Catholic Education at Saint Patrick Catholic School for over a quarter of a century. The Lanes children and many grandchildren are proud Shamrock alums!
Our goal is $250,000 and 100% participation by October 31. We have raised $137,650, with 49.49% of families participating.
The Annual Fund Participation Contest continues. The first class to reach 100% participation wins a pizza party. Which class will celebrate 100% participation with a pizza party? You can check the chart below for current standings and click on it for better readability. Mrs. Nagel's class is now in the lead with 73.9% participation, with Mrs. Coovert's 3rd-grade class following close behind at 72.22%, and Mrs. Richard's Kindergarten class is still in the race at 68.4%.
Please consider a monthly recurring donation of $25, which becomes $300 after one year—all gifts are needed, regardless of the size, or become a Sustainers' Club member by allowing your recurring donation to convert automatically towards the following year's fund by leaving the end date empty.
If you would like to learn more, you can watch our Annual Fund 24 appeal video.
With love,
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Leigh Ann and Matt Zehnder
Chairs, Annual Fund 2024
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Annual Fund Letter Writing
It is a long-standing tradition for every student to write a letter, card, or drawing to be sent to a Grandparent or Loved One each year. Teachers use this opportunity to develop age-appropriate communication and community-building skills. Each Thanks-For-Giving letter includes an invitation to support the Annual Fund.
Complete the letter writing form to help with the salutation and mailing address.
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Matching Gifts
Thank you, UBS, for your matching gift!
Does your company match? You can double or triple your Annual Fund 24 gift through employer matching programs.
Matching gifts are a type of philanthropy in which companies financially match contributions their employees make to nonprofit organizations like Saint Patrick Catholic School.
Companies of all sizes match their employees' contributions to nonprofits because it's an easy way to support good work in their communities, matching donations 1:1, and some match at a 3:1 ratio.
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Pastor's Letter
Are you reading our weekly parish newsletter, The Cornerstone?
To view Mass schedules and 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 when published on Fridays!
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Rosary for Peace
Celebrate the Month of the Rosary by praying a rosary for peace. The Rosary helps us to pray to Jesus through Mary. When we pray the Rosary, we think about the special events, or mysteries, in the lives of Jesus and Mary.
October 26 | 8:45 am
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Skip Butler Gymnasium
Bring your rosary and prayer petitions written on a slip of paper.
Students will not walk up the hill to Saint Patrick Catholic Church for Thursday's Mass.
Families are welcome to join us for the Rosary. View the Order of Prayer. Learn more about praying the Rosary.
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Picture Day Retakes
If your student was absent on Picture Day last month, they will have their picture taken on October 26.
If you would like your student's picture retaken, please send the package of photos you received last week to turn in to the photographer at the time of their photo.
Please email Marla Petronzio in the office if you have any other questions.
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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!
October 26 | 7:30 pm
every last Thursday of the month
except for December
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Library
Share
—save the dates—
October 26, November 30, January 25, February 29, March 28, April 25
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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Trunk or Treat
Join us for games, crafts, costume contests, and candy at our annual Trunk or Treat!
This is a free event. Bring a non-perishable food donation to the St. Leo Food Connection to enter the costume contest. This month's greatest need is single-serve oatmeal packets.
October 28 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Upper Parking Lot
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer to support the event and earn commitment hours. Trunks are needed— there are only a few spots left, but there are other ways to volunteer too.
Baked goods are needed for the Cake Walk; to sign up, email Kasa from the Baking Committee.
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Halloween Spirit Day
On Halloween, October 31, students may wear any combination of orange, black, and purple on top and their school uniform bottoms.
No costumes! This is not a free dress day.
Students who choose not to participate should wear their school uniform.
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Veterans Day Assembly
Join us at our traditional Veterans Day Assembly for active duty and retired military families connected to Saint Patrick Catholic School.
November 9 | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Skip Butler Gymnasium
No school on November 10,
in honor of Veterans Day.
If an active duty military member or veteran in your family can attend, please complete the form below by November 3 so that we can prepare for their attendance.
If your family has an active duty military member or veteran who cannot attend, your student's teacher will send home a hard copy of a special card to fill out so they can be recognized at the assembly.
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Holiday Wreath Sale
We make getting ready for the holidays easy! The adorned Noble Fir wreaths, crosses, and Cedar garland are perfect for your front door at home or business and make great gifts for friends and family, especially the homebound. All items may be purchased and donated to the school to gift to families or older people who need holiday cheer.
Orders are due on November 7. Choose from the following
- 24" Noble Fir Wreath
- Noble Fir Cross
- 25' Cedar Garland
- The Boxed Set includes a 24" Noble Fir Wreath, 25' Cedar Garland, and a Centerpiece with a 12" taper candle.
Order Pick Up
Parishioners
Orders can be picked up at Saint Patrick Catholic Church after the 9:00 am and the 11:00 am Sunday Mass on November 19.
School Families
Orders can be picked up November 20-21 from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm at Saint Patrick Catholic School by the Skip Butler Gymnasium at North G Street and North 11th Street.
Order Delivery
Orders of 5 greens or more to a residence within 5 miles of Saint Patrick Catholic School can be delivered on November 20 or 21 after 4:30 pm. Email Heidi Mores to make arrangements.
Prizes
Credit a Saint Patrick Catholic School student with your order to help them earn a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card. The student that sells the most earns a $100 Amazon gift card.
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Volunteer Hours Grant
Thank you, Microsoft, for the volunteer hours grant for Saint Patrick Catholic School earned by parents who chaperoned an overnight trip to Camp Gallager last year!
Did you know that some organizations donate based on the volunteer hours you serve, like Boeing and Microsoft? Please reach out to your HR department to find out. Some companies even pay you to volunteer!
Does yours? Let us know.
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Heath Screening Volunteers Needed
We are required to administer vision and hearing tests each year, and we need some volunteers to make this happen.
November 29
8:45 am - 12:00 pm
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Medical experience is preferred but unnecessary; volunteers must be Safe Environment-trained with a current background check.
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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?
2023-2024
November 14 & 21
December 12 & 19
2024-2025
January 16 & 23
February 13 & 20
March 12 & 19
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! Service counts towards fulfilling required commitment hours.
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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.
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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Safe Environment Training
All adults must complete the Virtus Training to volunteer at Saint Patrick Catholic School.
Registration
To view and register for upcoming classes, select Seattle, WA (Archdiocese).
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, please log into your account to ensure you are up to date with the background check and all modules!
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Tuition Affordability
It's our goal that no child be denied the opportunity to attend Saint Patrick Catholic School because their family can't afford it. We are committed to doing all we can by offering fair and substantial tuition assistance packages.
Fulcrum and Saint Patrick Tuition Assistance Program use a common application called FACTS. Complete the form once to be considered for the Fulcrum TAP and the SPTAP.
The tuition assistance application for current and prospective families and supporting documents for the 2024-2025 academic year are open and must be submitted by December 31, 2023
Learn more
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In-Parish Tuition
If you are a registered parishioner at Saint Patrick or Holy Cross Catholic Church, your Stewardship Card for the 2024-2025 calendar year will be in the mail by the end of the month.
To receive in-parish tuition at re-enrollment for the next academic year, you must be a registered member of either Parish, have a Stewardship Card on file, and be an active and tithing member of the Parish.
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Pushpay — New Parish Online Giving Platform
Thank you for your consistent giving to our parish. We are grateful for your continued generosity and are excited to announce a new way to give. We value our parish community and want to ensure everyone knows about our new giving platform.
We are moving away from Our Sunday Visitor (OSV) Online Giving and EFT services. We have chosen to contract with Pushpay. We strive to be good stewards of your financial gifts and believe the significantly lower processing fees offered through Pushpay will allow your gift of treasure to support our parishes' mission further. As always, security is a top priority.
We aim to complete this transition process to Pushpay by November 1, so we need your help moving your current OSV Online Giving and EFT gifts.
Online Giving
If you currently donate online (via OSV), please click on the INSTRUCTIONS button below to set up your recurring gift through Pushpay and cancel your donation through OSV.
EFT
If you currently donate through EFT (donations processed via the Parish Office at Saint Patrick Parish), please follow the instructions below to set up your recurring gift through Pushpay. Then, email Michelle Carpenter to stop your EFT donations.
Envelopes
If you currently donate using envelopes at Mass, please consider donating online and setting up an account in Pushpay by clicking the PUSHPAY button below.
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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. The church doors are locked when the all-school Mass begins.
Thursdays | 9:00 am
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
—Holy Days of Obligation—
Wednesday, November 1 | 9:00 am
Solemnity of All Saints
Friday, December 8 | 9:00 am
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
—No All-School Mass—
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October 26 | Living Rosary
- November 30
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December 14 | evening Advent & Christmas Program
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Women & The Word
Ladies of any age are welcome to meet after Mass and reflect on God's Word. The start time for the popular Women & The Word group has changed to allow you to participate immediately after Mass with students!
Thursdays | 10:00 am
immediately after the 9:00 am Mass
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
Parish Center
All are welcome. Need not be a parishioner or Catholic! Bring your friends.
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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 most weeks. A unique project is planned for once a month.
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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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Spirit Wear Friday
Every Friday is Spirit Wear Friday. We love seeing students wearing their Spirit Wear favorites, from t-shirts to sweatshirts!
Students can wear Spirit Wear tops with their uniform bottoms or regular uniforms.
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Lunch Orders
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.
NOVEMBER LUNCH MENU POSTED
WEEKLY ORDERS ARE DUE BY
11:59 pm SATURDAY
Love My Lunch sends weekly email reminders to all families with registered accounts.
For food and menu questions, call Lisa at 206-354-0980 or email [email protected]
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Basketball
Registration is open for Intermediate School Boys and Girls in Grades 3-5 and Middle School Girls in Grades 6-8. Registration will close early if rosters fill up.
The season runs from January 2, 2024, to March 11, 2024, and practices are held at Saint Patrick Catholic School in the Skip Butler Gymnasium.
Intermediate School athletes have a Jamboree on December 9 to kick off the season.
Middle School Boys in Grades 6-8
Registration is closed; rosters are full! The season runs through December 22. Games are after school during the week. Practice is in the Saint Patrick Catholic School Skip Butler Gymnasium during the week and some weekends.
Sports Physicals
All Middle School athletes must have an updated sports physical on file at Saint Patrick Catholic School to participate in Middle School Athletics. Turn in forms before the first practice. Physicals are good for 24 months and can be submitted by email or dropped off in person at the school office.
Volunteer
Are you interested in coaching, serving as the team photographer, or in another capacity? Volunteering counts toward fulfilling the required commitment hours for the 2023-2024 school year! Email [email protected] to get started.
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Volleyball for Middle School Girls
Thank you for filling the stands with Shamrock supporters at our away and home games!
Thanks to volunteer photographers Shea Cochran for Varsity and Holly Hulscher for JV, new photos were added after most matches to the Middle School Girls Volleyball album on Facebook.
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Cross Country for PreK-Grade 8
Thank you for supporting and cheering on Cross Country athletes in PreK - 8th Grade this season!
Why do Shamrock athletes love Cross Country Running? Watch our Reel to learn, and check out our season in photos.
Thanks to volunteer photographers Naomi Douglas, Erin Bakke, and Zach Powers.
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Sports Physicals for Middle Schoolers
All 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade athletes must have an updated physical on file at Saint Patrick Catholic School to participate in Middle School Athletics, including Volleyball and Cross Country.
Forms should be turned in before the first practice. Physicals are good for 24 months, so get yours early.
Completed physical forms can be submitted via email to Marla Petronzio at [email protected] or can be dropped off in person in the School Office.
If you want to learn more, please email the Athletic Director at [email protected].
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Student Spotlight #1
Congratulations to the class of 2024, Shamrocks Luca C., Gunnar H., Chris C., Cody C., Will G., and Gunner's dad, Alex, the head coach.
As members of the 8th-grade team of the Bellarmine Preparatory School Lions Youth Football Club of Tacoma, they are going to the championship game next week—a special shout out to Chris C. on the fumble recovery during the last game.
Some of these boys are dual sport athletes; check out the following article.
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Student Spotlight #2
Shout out to Brody K. ‘26, Davis K. ’24,
Luca C. '24, Cody C. '24, and Carter K. '24, Shamrock middle school students, playing on the Hilltop Heritage Varsity Baseball team. We commend the player's hard work balancing athletics and academics.
The team is undefeated, except for one game against their biggest rival, Mason Middle School, and they are playing in the district semi-finals on October 27 at 3:30 pm at Hunt Middle School Baseball Field off Mildred and South 8th Street. If they win, district finals will be on October 31 at the same time and place.
Did you know that per WIAA rule 18.6.5.B, in a school district with multiple middle schools, a full-time student in a private school who qualifies under 18.6.2 shall be able to participate at the public school that is nearest that student's current private school provided they reside in that school district and Saint Patrick Catholic School Athletics doesn't offer that sport.
We love celebrating our community members, parents, staff, volunteers, students, and alumni! Who should we celebrate? Email us and give us the scoop.
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St. Leo Food Connection
In October, we're collecting oatmeal, 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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November | Snack bars like Chewy Granola Nutri-Grain, Nature Valley
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December | Crackers like Ritz, Cheez-It, Goldfish
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January | Fruit cups
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February | Instant grits
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March | Fruit leather and dried fruit like raisins, Craisins, apples, mango, pineapple
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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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Disaster & Emergency Kits
Your support is essential in keeping our school prepared. September was Emergency Preparedness Month, October is Fire Prevention Month, and staff are getting trained. Their most recent professional development was about Emergency Preparedness and Protecting God's Children. The training started in the classroom and moved outside to set up mock evacuation and search and rescue teams and command centers.
Classroom Disaster Kits
Help us prepare for unexpected emergencies by contributing to our teacher disaster kits. We need the following to complete our classroom disaster kits. Donations can be dropped off in the school office.
- Toilet paper
- Tarps
- Paper cups
- Caution tape
- Work gloves
- Flat Sheets
- Blankets
Student Emergency Preparedness Kits
If you still need to bring in your student's emergency kit, please do so as soon as possible. By working together, we can ensure that every member of our school is well-prepared for unexpected situations.
View the list of recommended items. Kits can be sent in with your students and given to the classroom teacher.
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Fred Meyer Community Rewards
Do you shop at Fred Meyer? Every time you use your loyalty card, you can earn money for Saint Patrick Catholic School.
In the 3rd quarter of 2023, 63 households helped earn $185 in donations for our school!
Link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card at 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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Label Daddy Affiliate Program
Are you tired of wasting money on lost stuff? No more lost items with waterproof, ultra-durable name stickers. Check out Label Daddy!
Label Daddy organizing products are a must-have for families with school-age kids.
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. To learn more, watch the video.
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RaiseRight scrip
Shopping with Kohl's gift cards now has richer earnings and more flexibility with eGift cards.
Earnings increase: Earnings on all Kohl's gift cards from RaiseRight have increased from 4% to 7%.
Variable eGift card amounts: eGift cards now come in varying amounts from $5-$500, so you can choose the amount that's right for you.
You can also continue to buy and earn 7% with Kohl's physical gift cards, available for $25 and $100.
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.
Enroll Friends
You can also help grow our RaiseRight fundraising program and boost earnings. We've enabled a new feature allowing you to 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.
If you are not a school family but want to support us, enroll now.
New 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 [email protected] if you have questions or want to learn more about the program.
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To subscribe, click on the + in the bottom right-hand corner of the calendar on our website.
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OCTOBER
thru Jan 1 | Basketball Registration
thru Oct 31 | Oatmeal Collection
thru Dec 31 | Apply for Tuition Assistance
26 | Afterschool Arts Studio for MS
26 | Living Rosary
26 | Picture Retake Day
26 | Welcome to Holland
27 | Spirit Wear Friday
28 | Trunk or Treat
31 | Halloween Spirit Wear Day
NOVEMBER
thru Nov 30 | Snack Bar Collection
1 | All School Mass for All Saints Day
2, 9, 16, 30 | Afterschool Art Studio for MS
3 | Noon Dismissal
3 | Spirit Wear Friday
7 | R.E.A.C.H. Auction Planning Meeting
9 | All School Mass
9 | Veterans Day Assembly
10 | No School - Veterans Day
13-15 | Accreditation Visit
14 | SPPA Meeting
14 | School Commission Meeting
14 & 21 | Operation Keep 'em Warm & Fed
15 | Noon Dismissal — Accreditation Visit
17 | Spirit Wear Friday
17 | PreK Appreciation Movie Night
18 | First Reconciliation
22-24 | Thanksgiving Break
30 | Welcome to Holland
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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 meetings (unless otherwise noted).
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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—
2023
November 14 | December 12
2024
January 9 | February 13 | March 12 | April 9 | May 14 | June 11
—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
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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—
2023
November 14 | December 12
2024
January 9 | February 13 | March 12 | April 9 | May 14 | June 11
—MINUTES—
May 2023
—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
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R.E.A.C.H. Auction
1st Tuesday of the month
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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The REACH Auction committee meets from October to April to plan the 49th annual R.E.A.C.H. Auction held on March 16, 2024, chaired by Andrew and Katy Madderson.
Attending meetings counts toward Commitment Hours.
Zoom Meeting Link
—MEETING DATES—
2023
November 7 | December 5
2024
January 2 | February 6 | March 5 | April 2
If you want to join the R.E.A.C.H. Auction board, lead a committee, become a sponsor, donate an auction package email us at [email protected] to get started.
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O'Dea Admissions Information
O'Dea invites all interested young men and their families to attend their upcoming admissions events! As the only all-boys Catholic High School in the Pacific Northwest, they welcome you to check out their campus, meet their students, faculty, and staff, and experience the O'Dea Brotherhood.
Visit their website to learn about upcoming events, including 8th Grade Visit Days, Open Houses, and more! Prospective families are encouraged to create a portal account to join the O'Dea Admissions mailing list to stay up-to-date on admissions-related dates.
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Bellarmine Preparatory School
Applications for the Class of 2028 are due January 12, 2024; create your admissions account and begin the application process.
Learn more about the Bellarmine Open House on November 2 and Bellarmine Experience Days.
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Thank you, Fr. Anselm Nwagbara from JBLM and Deacon William Eckert, for celebrating Mass with us last week! We are grateful to our altar servers, the School Choir, and the many hands that help us celebrate the Eucharist as a school community. View the School Mass album. | |
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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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—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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