Bobcat E-News 3/16/2023

Bobcat E-Envelope

March 16, 2023

Hi SPS Families,

Tomorrow is a "green, white, and/or orange" out-of-uniform day for the students and staff in honor of St. Patrick's Day!

Monday will be a "red" out of uniform day in honor of St. Joseph's Day, which falls on Sunday.

Tomorrow is an 11:30 dismissal for the students. There is after-care offered. If you were not contacted by any of the teachers to come in and meet at some point on Friday afternoon, then you do not have to attend the optional parent/teacher conferences. If you were not contacted, but would still like to talk to any of the teachers about anything, you can schedule a meeting for any day next week. Please reach out to the teachers directly if you would like to meet to schedule a time.

As always, if you have any questions or need anything, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks,

Erick Passarelli' '04

Principal

Important Dates

3/17 - Out of Uniform Day
3/17 - 11:30 am Dismissal
3/17 - Optional Parent Teacher Conferences
3/19 - Out of Uniform Day
3/22 - Nothing Bundt Cakes Orders Due
3/24 - Frozen Treat Day
3/25 - Mother Son Lego Event
3/26 - Teen Movie 3pm
3/30 - 4/2 - SPS Drama Annie Jr. Performances
4/2 - Palm Sunday
4/4 – 1:30 pm Dismissal
4/6 – Holy Thursday 11:30 am Dismissal
4/6 – Nothing Bundt Cakes Pick Up 11:30 am
4/7 – Good Friday – No School
4/7 - Living Stations of the Cross 12:00 pm
4/8 – Holy Saturday
4/9 – Easter Sunday
4/10 – 4/16 – Easter Break
4/17 – Classes Resume

School Calendar

Don’t forget to share your feedback on the Disciple Maker Index! The Survey is LIVE and will be open until March 31st.

All responses will be confidential and the parish will only receive information about the community as a whole. The survey is available on our website: https://stpatriciaparish.com/parish-survey/

We are trying to get the highest response rate possible. This information will be invaluable to Fr. Meany, parish leadership, and our various ministries as we plan for the future and strive to be the best disciples we can be. Thank you for your help in this important matter!

Start Your Survey!

SPS Good News

Athletics News

A BIG Bobcat Congrats to our 5th Grade Boys Basketball Team! They finished their 2023 with a championship win this past weekend at Marist H.S.!

A Big Bobcat Congratulations to Dominic and Xantana for being selected for their Conference All-Star Games! Check them out in action!

Girls Volleyball All-Star Game - March 22nd at 6:00 pm at Mother McAuley H.S.

Boys Basketball All-Star Game - March 24th at 5:00 pm at St. Rita H.S.

Important Information

Frozen Treat Day - sponsored by the Parent's Club - will be on Friday,March 24th! Please submit your order online and send payment into the school in a marked envelope.

Order Frozen Treat Online

The Parent's Club is hosting this year's Mom & Son Event in the SPS Parish Center on Saturday, March 25th! We are very excited to be able to host a Lego building event with special guest characters who will be there to put on a show, play games with the kids, as well as take pictures! The cost to attend is $35.00 per couple and $15.00 for each additional son. Food will be served and additional fun items will be available to purchase.

Parent's Club is also in need of volunteers to help make the evening run smoothly! Please sign up below.

Drama News

Just TWO weeks to Opening Night!!! Final Practices and Performance Arrival times are posted on the Drama Club website.

Volunteer information has been posted in Sign Up Genius. We need you to make this production a success. We are particularly in need of some creative moms and dads (grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, too) to help magically transform the gym to a theater. Please support your children by signing up for a slot here.

Reminder: 8th Grade Bios are due no later than Monday, March 20th.

Tickets are on sale. Performance dates are March 30th 6:00 pm, March 31st 7:00 pm, April 1st 7:00 pm and April 2nd 2:00 pm. Cost is $10 per adult and $5 grade school and below.

Annie Jr. Ticket Order Form

Recognize your special actor or actress with a personal message! Orders are due Friday, March 17th

Download Program Ad Order Form

Support SPS

Parent's Club Easter Fundraiser - Nothing Bundt Cakes

St. Patricia School has partnered with Nothing Bundt Cakes in Orland Park for our Easter

2023 Fundraiser! Enjoy delicious cakes for your Easter celebrations while supporting SPS!

Here’s how it will work:

Our school will receive 15% of all orders placed (half of the profits).
If we generate $5,000 or more in sales, we will receive 20% of all orders placed (two-thirds of the profits).

Please place your order by downloading the Order Form below and returning the order and payment to the school office by Wednesday, March 22nd. If you have any questions regarding this fundraiser, please contact Annette Wagner at: [email protected]

Download Order Form

2023 St. Patricia Wine Mixer

Our Sponsorship Packages are now available! Please consider becoming a sponsor and sharing with your family, friends, and business connections! Contact Julie Villegas-Suarez with any questions. Tickets are now on sale online at stpatriciaschool.org/wine-mixer/

Community News

Keep Up to Date with Parish News!

8U Softball is extending registration until March 21st! Girls birth year 2014 or 2015. All information can be found at www.hillsbaseball.com and in the flyer below

Hills Softball 8U

Parish Happenings

Keep Up to Date with Parish News!

Be sure to read our Parish Bulletins and weekly E-News to stay up to date with Parish Events, Programs, and more!

Visit the Parish Website

Reminders

2023-24 SPS Registration

If you have not done so, please return your re-registration sheet and $100 commitment fee for next school year to the school office to secure your enrollment. You may also complete the information and make payment via credit card online at our website. Thank you!

Download 2023-24 Re-Registration Form

Virtus Training

As a reminder, Virtus training is mandatory for all wishing to volunteer at St. Patricia School. This program is required by the Archdiocese of Chicago. If you have any questions, please direct them to the school office. Thank you for your support!

We share photos, updates, and more on our school's Facebook and Instagram Accounts. Check us out!

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Emergency Closings

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