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The Blarney Stone
August 14, 2024
Summer Edition
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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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Meet and Greet
Wednesday, August 28
Meet and Greet is a happy, festive day when parents can park on the playground or surrounding streets and come into the classrooms to help children meet their teachers and classmates and greet new faces.
Students should bring school supplies and settle them into lockers, desks, and cubbies. (PLEASE take supplies out of packaging at home. This day can be very overwhelming for our little trash cans!)
Siblings can see where their brothers and sisters will be, and families can arrive and leave at their leisure at any time between 8:30 am-12:00 pm. Stay for the whole time, or stay for a while. We are just happy to have you here!
Uniforms are encouraged, but don’t let this add stress to your day!
If the day poses a hardship for anyone, please email Mrs. Chambers at principal@saintpats.org or call the main office at 253-272-2297 for assistance!
Playground Blessing
Thursday, August 29
Swing into excitement and slide into fun. The Upper Playground is where laughter will echo, friendships will bloom, and joy knows no bounds. Join us as we bless the new playground at 8:25 am on the first full day of school, Thursday, August 29. Following the blessing, there will be a coffee and doughnut social at the Skip Butler Gymnasium for parents. If you have any questions, contact the development office at development@saintpats.org.
First Full Day of School
Thursday, August 29
Drop-off and pick-up details are below. There will be a Coffee & Doughnut Social for parents in the gym from 8:00 am-9:30 am. Please join us!
Uniforms are required.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures
Morning Drop-Off Procedures for Regular School Days (Begins at 8:10 am)
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PreK students must be walked in and remain with parents until doors open at 8:25 am. After school, pick up students on G Street at their designated spots.
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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. You may 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 | Yakima is a 2-way street; pull over and let your student out curbside. 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 the child(ren) use the crosswalks patrolled by assigned staff.
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Afternoon Pick-Up Procedures for Regular School Days
PreK | 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.
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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.
- Turn off the engine.
- Students will be kept behind the coned area until parents/guardians are present.
- Stay in your car until you see your child/children.
- Exit only if necessary to collect your child/children, then return quickly to your vehicle.
- If one or more of your students 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.
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Students may not play on the Big Toy or playground after school.
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Back to School Nights
Back to School Night (BTSN) is an adults-only evening to get acquainted with school staff, teachers, and families. It is an 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. We will begin promptly in the Skip Butler Gymnasium at 6:00 pm.
We are excited to offer our Back to School Night in two sessions this year.
PreK-5th Grade
Wednesday, September 11
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Middle School
Thursday, September 12
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Mass Days
This year, beginning August 30, we will have all school Masses (K-8) on Friday mornings at 9:00 am. Students should wear full Mass uniforms, including sweaters, sweatshirts, blazers, or vests.
If there is a Holy Day, Mass will be on the Holy Day and not on Friday unless the Holy Day falls on a Friday.
Due to the 11:00 am 1st Friday Mass and Lunch, we will have a few schedule changes. Pay close attention to the calendar for these days.
Spirit Wear Wednesdays
Students may wear SPCS-approved Spirit Wear t-shirts or sweatshirts on Wednesdays this year! Be sure to check The Blarney Stone newsletter for ordering dates.
Family Directory
Watch for an email from our Vice Principal, Ms. McElligott, with the option to be included in our 2024-2025 digital Family Directory. Our directory is password-protected and shared only within our school community.
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Pastor's Letter
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Dear Friends,
Thank you for all of the prayers and support. We have been given permission to share more about our staff member.
Mrs. Katrina Coovert, one of our 3rd-grade teachers, suffered burns to part of her body. She is recovering at home with her family and is doing very well.
We continue to ask for your prayers for her full healing.
St. Raphael the Archangel, patron saint of healing, continue to surround Mrs. Coovert.
Thank you for the outpouring of asking for ways to support Mrs. Coovert and her family. Cards can be mailed or dropped off at Saint Patrick Catholic School at 1112 North G Street, Tacoma, WA 98403. We'll let you know if support is needed for a meal train or anything else.
St. Patrick, pray for us,
Saint Patrick Catholic School
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New Family Welcome
Welcome Aine! Aine is starting PreK in the 3s class! The family recently ran the Sound to Narrows 12K.
Are you a new or returning family, or have a sibling starting at Saint Patrick Catholic School?
We are excited to get to know you and introduce you to our school community in The Blarney Stone newsletter and on social media. Please email us your family bio and a photo.
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Shammy Diaries: Summer Edition
Whether you are tackling home projects, staycationing, or traveling during the summer, please send us a photo for the Shammy Diaries: Summer Edition. Bonus points if you are sporting your Shamrock spirit wear.
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New Staff Spotlight
Welcome, Mrs. Allison Baine! Mrs. Baine is one of the Middle School English teachers at Saint Patrick Catholic School.
She is a former US Navy Musician playing the French horn and a certified fitness instructor. She also enjoys traveling, having been to 42 countries already.
Read Mrs. Baine's bio to learn more.
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Safe Environment Training
Do you foresee going on a field trip this year? Or helping out at lunch recess? Maybe field day help is on your list or volunteering in the classroom. These opportunities to serve require you to be cleared through our 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).
Registration
To view and register for upcoming classes, select Seattle, WA (Archdiocese).
Christy Johnson, Saint Patrick Catholic School Development Director, and Deacon Steve Cano from Holy Cross Church are local trainers for the initial module, Protecting God's Children for Adults. Training time counts towards fulfilling required commitment hours!
August 22
September 26
October 24
4th Thursday of the month
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Holy Cross Church
Church Hall
led by Deacon Steve Cano
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September 10
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saint Patrick Church
Parish Center
led by Christy Johnson
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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 into 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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Volunteer Commitment Hours
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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Save on School Uniforms
School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger is one of Saint Patrick Catholic School's preferred uniform providers.
Save up to 20% through August 19
using Promo Code BM082419SM
Shop using our school code STPA08
Join their email list for special email-only promotions.
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Summer Climb
Let's climb together! Teachers at every grade level have prepared Summer Climb assignments for students to complete during the summer.
The 'E' in RISE, our schoolwide learning expectations, stands for Excellent. Summer Climb is required.
Prepare to turn in the Summer Climb assignments on the first day of school! Teachers will use this work in their first lessons of the school year and enter the assignments' completion into the grade book.
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School Supplies & Emergency Kits
Have you started shopping for school supplies?
Securing school supplies for your student is essential for their academic success. Proper supplies equip students with the tools to excel in their studies and boost their confidence and readiness to learn and thrive in the classroom.
| An Emergency Preparedness/Earthquake Kit is separate from supplies. Learn more about recommended items to include in your student's Emergency Preparedness/Earthquake Kit. | | |
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Kindergarten Picnic
Kindergarten students and their families— join us for a picnic and popsicles with Kindergarten teachers Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Wheeler.
August 21 | 6:00 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Upper Playground
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We will eat, visit with old friends, and meet new friends. Parents will have the opportunity to take their child into the bathroom and show them how to use it correctly and safely. Students can check out our new playground and learn how to play safely. At the end of the evening, we will enjoy a popsicle together.
Bring a picnic blanket and dinner for your family. We will bring the popsicles!
Email us photos of your family enjoying the picnic.
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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 BBQ dinner catered by Dave's Meats & Produce.
August 27 | 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 leadership.
A limited selection of Spirit Wear hoodies, t-shirts, and other apparel will also be available.
Attire is casual, dinner is complimentary, and RSVPs are requested but not required by August 13.
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Uniform Resale + Spirit Wear
Shop the summer Uniform Resale event hosted by the Saint Patrick Parent Association (SPPA).
August 28 | 8:25 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.
Purchases can be made by cash, check, or credit card.
A limited selection of Spirit Wear hoodies, t-shirts, and other apparel will also be available.
Volunteer and earn commitment hours! New this year, Middle Schoolers can now volunteer to earn required community service hours. Sign up in Track It Forward or email us to learn more.
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Meet & Greet
Students drop in at any time with their families. Bring supplies, visit classrooms, and set up desks and lockers. Shop the Uniform Resale and Spirit Wear Sale in the Skip Butler Gymnasium.
August 28 | 8:25 am - 12:00 pm
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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.
Shamrocks wear their school uniform to mark the transition from summer casual to school clothes.
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Playground Blessing
Swing into excitement and slide into fun. The Upper Playground is where laughter will echo, friendships will bloom, and joy knows no bounds.
August 29 | 8:25 am
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Upper Playground
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Join us for the community blessing on the first full day of school, followed by a coffee and doughnut social in the Skip Butler Gymnasium.
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Coffee & Doughnut Social
Whether celebrating that first day of school, shedding a tear, or both, join us for doughnuts and coffee after drop-off and the playground blessing to meet new Shamrock families and reconnect with friends.
August 29 | 8:45 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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Sew, Sew Fun! Supplies Needed
One of our Middle School Elective offerings for the fall semester is Sew Sew Fun!, taught by Mrs. Sorensen.
Do you have the following materials to donate?
- Metal crochet hooks— size 8
- Yarn to crochet and knit— cotton or acrylic, any colors
- Large eye sewing needles
- Embroidery floss—all colors
- Wooden 6" or 8" embroidery hoops
- Metal knitting needles— size 8 and 10"
- Felt fabric 8" x 12" or 12" x 12" in all colors
- Paper sewing patterns by Simplicity or McCall's
- Macrame cord— all colors
- Cotton fabric— any patterns or colors, ideally remnants of 1 yard or more
- Assorted buttons
- New white percale pillowcases
- New white flour sack kitchen towels
- Used sewing machines in good working order with all the needed parts
If you have any of these items and would like to donate them, please drop them off at the school office. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Sorensen.
Middle School families: a complete elective list and registration will be coming soon.
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Cross Country for PreK-Grade 8
Cross Country for PreK through 6th grade is open to enrolled Saint Patrick Catholic School students and parishioners!
Participation for middle schoolers in the 7th and 8th grades is only for enrolled Saint Patrick Catholic School students.
Registration closes on September 13.
Practice
Athletes must be registered online to practice. Practice is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, at Vassault Park starting September 3. Middle School practices are TBD.
Sports Physicals
All 6th - 8th grade middle school athletes must have an updated physical on file at Saint Patrick Catholic School to participate in Cross Country.
Cost
The registration cost is $30 per athlete plus $25 for running singlet for athletes who don't already have one.
—MEETS—
PreK - Grade 6
- September 22
- September 29
- October 6
- October 20
Grades 7 & 8
Four weekday meets in September and October; dates will be announced.
Volunteer
Head Coach Ryan Smith is seeking coaches! Volunteer opportunities are also available to serve as the team photographer or in another capacity. Please email David Goodsell, Athletics Director, at athletics@saintpats.org or call 253-468-0259 to learn more.
Volunteering counts toward fulfilling the required commitment hours for the 2024-2025 school year!
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Girls Volleyball for grades 6-8
BUMP. SET. SPIKE. Registration is open through September 9. If team rosters fill up, registration will close early.
Practice & Matches
The season starts the first week of the 2024-2025 school year and ends on October 31. Practice is in the Skip Butler Gymnasium at Saint Patrick Catholic School. Matches are on weekdays, and the cost is $65 per athlete.
Volunteer
Are you interested in coaching, serving as the team photographer, or serving in another capacity? Please email Dave Goodsell, Athletics Director, at athletics@saintpats.org or call 253-468-0259 to learn more.
Volunteering counts toward fulfilling the required commitment hours for the 2024-2025 school year!
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Sports Physicals for Middle Schoolers
All grades 6-8 athletes must have an updated physical on file at Saint Patrick Catholic School to participate in Middle School Athletics, including Volleyball and Cross Country.
Physicals are good for 24 months and must be on file before the first practice. Summer is a great time to get sports physicals done and crossed off your to-do list before school begins.
Submit the completed sports physical via email to school@saintpats.org or drop it off in person.
To learn more, please email David Goodsell, Athletic Director, at athletics@saintpats.org.
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Cub Scouts Join Night
Cub Scouts for girls and boys, in Kindergarten through 5th Grade, focuses on independence, physical fitness, outdoor activities, and learning valuable life skills.
September 4 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Saint Patrick Church
Church Hall
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Dens will work on badges, so you'll get the real feel and hands-on experience of Scouting. Plus, free pizza for the first 200 people and games for everyone while you learn more about Cub Scouts.
To join online now, click the registration button below or wait until Join Night to learn more. If you have questions, email Jen Van Vechten.
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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?
Parent-Child Meeting
September 23 | 6:30 pm
Saint Patrick Church
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Registration closes on September 15. Sign up before the hustle and bustle of September, and cross it off your to-do list now!
Baptized Catholic children typically begin preparing for these sacraments in second grade (7+ years of age).
If the child is not baptized or baptized in another Christian denomination and would like to pursue the sacraments for and with the child, there is a sacramental preparation process that will meet your specific needs. Email us.
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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 by September 20 to prepare and discern the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Sundays
September 22 through February 2025
Saint Patrick Church
Parish Center
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Student-Parent Meeting
September 22
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The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in March 2025. Registration closes on October 7, so sign up before the hustle and bustle of September and cross it off your to-do list now!
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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?
Upcoming Opportunities
August 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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Review Us!
60% of prospective families indicate that school reviews on search and review sites influenced their decision in the school they chose!
Niche, GreatSchools, and Private School Review are leading national organizations providing school information to help millions of families choose the right school and guide their children to great futures.
Facebook and Google are also places where families research potential schools.
Leave a meaningful review on one or more of these sites to help prospective families choose the right school for their learners.
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Scrip through RaiseRight
Thank you, Rachel Ford and Hannah Large, for
referring a new participant to enroll in RaiseRight and earn for Saint Patrick Catholic School.
More participation equals more earnings! Referral helps meet your family's RaiseRight scrip commitment.
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.
Get Started
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.
Profit-Sharing Pilot Program
We are thrilled to introduce a pilot profit-sharing program for the 2024-2025 school year. Each year, the scrip profits aim to ensure that every family earns a minimum of $300 in rebates annually.
To help achieve this goal, we are launching this program: any school family who purchases scrip and exceeds the $300 earnings mark can allocate a portion of the additional profits towards tuition for the following school year. If you are interested in joining this program, please email us.
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. Or look for the label on the detail pages of the brands you shop. Select your address for home delivery or use it to send directly to friends and family.
Shop Online
Visit the new Shop Online tab to explore 450+ new brands that offer online earnings. Select a brand, click through to shop on their website, and earn by completing a purchase!
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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.
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In the 2nd quarter of 2024,
77 households helped earn
$197.33 in donations!
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Link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card at Fred Meyer Community Rewards. You can search for us by using 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 summer camp, sports, and school!
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
thru 16 | ELA Summer Bridge
18 | Saint Patrick Church Picnic
19 - 23 | Math Summer Bridge
19 - 27 | Office Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
20 | Operation Keep 'em Warm & Fed
21 | Kindergarten Picnic
27 | New Family BBQ & Orientation
28 | Regular Office Hours Resume
28 | Meet & Greet
28 | Uniform & Spirit Wear Sale
29 | First Full Day of School
29 | Playground Blessing
29 | Coffee & Doughnut Social
30 | Second Day of School
SEPTEMBER
2 | No School - Labor Day
3, 5,10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 27 | Cross Country Practice for PreK-Grade 6
4 | REACH Board Meeting via Zoom
6 | SPPA Meeting
10, 17 | Operation Keep 'em Warm & Fed
11 | PreK-Grade 5 Back to School Night
12 | Middle School Back to School Night
13 | Noon Dismissal - Second Friday of the Month
21 | SPPA Family 80's Theme Dance
22, 29 | Cross Country Meet for PreK-Grade 6
26 | Picture Day
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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 second 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
—SUMMER OFFICE HOURS—
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | August 19 - 27
- Regular Office Hours resume on August 28
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Closed on September 2 in observance of Labor Day
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Saint Patrick Parent Association [SPPA]
NEW MEETING DAY & TIME
for 2024-2025
1st Thursday of the month
unless noted otherwise
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Saint Patrick Parent Association known as SPPA (pronounced like the word spa) meets from September to June with a combination of in-person and Zoom meetings.
SPPA is a great way to get involved in the school and community, find out about events, and meet new families.
All registered school families are members of SPPA and are encouraged to participate.
Attending meetings counts toward Commitment Hours.
—MEETING DATES—
In-Person Meeting
Tacoma Wine Merchants
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September 5, 2024+
January 9, 2025*
April 10, 2025*
*2nd Thursday due to holiday
+with School Commission
Zoom Meeting
link coming soon
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October 3, 2024
November 7, 2024
December 5, 2024
February 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
May 1, 2025
June 5, 2025
—SPPA OFFICERS—
President
Olivia Cabrales
4th board term
7th grader & an alum
Vice President
Leila Carlson
2nd board term
3rd & 6th grader
Recording Secretary
Kelly Frazier
2nd board term
4th & 7th grader
Treasurer
Kate Brown
1st board term
5th grader
Faculty Representatives
Minh Gavino
—QUICK LINKS—
Bylaws
Email
Minutes
Staff Favorites
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School Commission
NEW MEETING DAY & TIME
for 2024-2025
2nd Thursday of the month
starting in October
6:00 pm - 7:30 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—
October 10, 2024
November 14, 2024
December 12, 2024
January 9, 2025
February 13, 2025
March 13, 2025
April 10, 2025
May 8, 2025
June 12, 2025
—COMMISSION MEMBERS—
President
Kasa Tupu Pierson
Vice President
Stu Morgan
Secretary
TBD
Pastor
Fr. David Mulholland
Principal
Kate Chambers
Vice Principal
Abby McElligott
Faculty Representative
Hanna Graves
Commissioners
Brie Cooper
Bill Malaier
Alyssa Dunivan
Shawn Anderson
Angela Carlin
Kelly Furtado
Victoria Masselink
Aaron Riggio
—QUICK LINKS—
Bylaws
Email
Minutes
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R.E.A.C.H. Auction
NEW MEETING DAY
for 2024-2025
1st Wednesday of the month
unless noted otherwise
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Zoom Meeting Link
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R.E.A.C.H. stands for Religious Education a Catholic Heritage. The R.E.A.C.H. Auction planning committee meets from September to April on Zoom. Attending meetings counts toward Commitment Hours.
—MEETING DATES—
September 4, 2024
October 2, 2024
November 6, 2024
December 4, 2024
January 8, 2025*
February 5, 2025
March 5, 2025
April 9, 2025*
*2nd Wednesday due to holiday
To lead a committee, sponsor, donate an auction package, volunteer email us at REACH@saintpats.org.
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Saint Patrick Catholic School's 3-day Hedgefest is complete!
Thank you, volunteers, new and returning, Felipe Uc, Facilities Manager, Ric Dait, Custodian, for leading the effort, and Christy Clapp Johnson for organizing!
Ten yards of new gravel smoothed the walking path, five yards of mulch improved the curb appeal, and weeding, edging, hedging, new plantings, painting, and pressure washing gave our school a facelift!
We're nearly ready for our Shamrocks to return; just a few finishing touches to put in place!
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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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