Bobcat E-News 3/23/2023

Bobcat E-Envelope

March 23, 2023

Hi SPS Families,

Our 2023 Wine Mixer is just under one month away and we are getting excited to host an evening of food and drinks to celebrate SPS! New for this year, Howl at the Moon Chicago will take the stage as our entertainment, featuring dueling pianos with songs by request! It's sure to be an incredible night out and we hope you can join us and invite others to attend. In support of SPS, sponsorships are available and the information is below. Please consider reaching out to your network to help us spread the word and support our school!

The 2023-24 calendar has been finalized for next school year. Please see below for more information.

Tomorrow Student Council is having a Popcorn Day! Popcorn is $1 each. Also, there is no Friday Fun Lunch or FSP Lunch tomorrow so please send a lunch and drink from home.

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

Thanks!

Erick Passarelli' '04

Principal

2023-24 SPS Calendar & Parent Letter

Important Dates

3/24 - Frozen Treat Day
3/24 - $1 Popcorn Day
3/25 - Mother Son Lego Event
3/26 - Teen Movie 3pm
3/30 - Annie Jr. Out of Uniform Day
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
4/22 - Spring Wine Mixer

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

SPS 5th and 8th graders participated in the annual Sertoma poster and essay contest. The winners were presented with awards at the Hickory Hills Community Center on Saturday, March 20. A BIG Bobcat congratulations to SPS winners Anna K, Oscar S, and Anthony J!

Important Information

Today is the last day to register online to attend the Mom & Son Lego fun event this Saturday. Please send all payments to the school office in a marked envelope - Mom/Son Event

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

Drama News

Opening Night is 1 week from today!! Final Practices and Performance Arrival times are posted on the Drama Club website .

Volunteers!!! We Need You – please check the many opportunities we have for you to help make your child’s play experience more wonderful. We really need help on Wednesday evening from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm. This is when we transform the gym into a theater. Although it is a lot of work, many hands will make it easier! We also need help with concessions and breakdown on Sunday. Please, remember we do this for your children! Please support your children by signing up below!

There are still tickets available for all performances. Saturday and Sunday are typically our ‘popular’ performances, and this year is no different. So, if you want to see the play one of these days, order tickets through school using the order form at Annie Jr. Tickets. After Monday, tickets can only be purchased at the door

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

Support SPS

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/

Right in time for Easter, SPS Dining for Dollars would like to offer you HoneyBaked Ham Gifts Cards! Don’t let the name fool you, it’s not just hams! These fresh and delicious pre-cooked hams, turkeys, soups, starters, and sides are a great way to feed the family without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

Purchase a gift card for yourself, a friend, or family members today! Simply follow the link below and put in your desired dollar value amount of the gift card you’d like to purchase. Our school will receive 20% of each purchase.

Consider your next spring holiday, special occasion, or weeknight dinner an easy win by purchasing these gift cards today! Looking to donate a ham to St. Patricia Community Services Easter Collection? Purchase a gift card online, use the card to buy a ham in person at the Orland Park HBH location, and then drop off to Community Services March 29th - 31st. Fundraiser is available through April 8, 2023.

Purchase Gift Cards Today!

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!

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If you or your group have something that you would like to have included in the weekly Bobcat E-Envelope please email our Communications Director, Jen Ahern at [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is on Tuesdays by 3:00 pm.

Emergency Closings

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