St. Patrick Cathedral School
NEWSLETTER

Last Day of School
Our last day of school will be Friday, June 11th. It is a full day. The 8th graders will have a half-day in preparation for their graduation banquet that evening.

Kindergarten Program
Our kindergarteners will have their end of the year program, this Friday, June 4th at 10:00a.m. Please join us following our first Friday mass. We are always amazed at the growth of our kindergarteners, thank you to Mrs. Pierse for all her efforts with these children, and to Mrs. Savitsky for her help and support.

First Friday Mass
Join us for the final mass of the year this Friday the 4th at 8:15. We have a little surprise for Monsignor Tony who celebrates his 40th anniversary in the priesthood on June 6th.

After-School Care
After school care will be provided until Thursday, June 10th; there will be NO after-school care on the 11th. Please be sure your bill is current before the end of the school year.

Used Book Sale
There will be a used book sale conducted in the library during the final week of school, June 7th through the 11th. The items for sale include books, as well as some magazines and videos. The cost for the books and movies is 25 cents, and the magazines are 10 cents. Students can come shopping during their snack times and on their respective library days. Please make sure any overdue books are also returned along with their fees. If any books have been lost, please make arrangements to replace the book.

Box Tops and Campbell's Soup Labels
Please continue over the summer to collect these box tops and soup labels we are able to purchase gym items or art supplies with the monies raised from these collections. Thank you to Mrs. Jewell for counting and sending these in. Also any used computer ink cartridges can be saved and turned in; Melissa Ebert has helped us this year by sending off these cartridges; you can also submit used cell phones as long as they have cameras. Thank you for you help. It is just one more simple way to help our school get needed supplies.

Eighth Grade Schedule
Our 8th grade students will have their awards banquet on Friday, June 11th at 6:00p.m. You are welcome to join in the celebration of their graduation, on Saturday, June12th at 9:00 a.m. We are confident that the academic and religious foundation they have received here at St. Patrick’s will lead them to many successes in their future. Best of luck to you all!!! They will also receive the gift of the Holy Spirit on Saturday, June 26th at 10:00a.m. All are welcome to join them in this celebration.

Field Day
What a great success!! Many thanks to Mr. Jenkins and all of the parents who helped make this one of the best field days ever. The students were very well behaved and had a wonderful day. It was such a wonderful day we would like to have it twice next year! In the fall will be to welcome all our students and new students back to school and kick-off a successful year. We will then hold the event again as field day in the spring. Many thanks again to Mr. Jenkins for helping organize our field day, and the many, many parents who spent their day with us. The day ran smoothly because of all your help; you are greatly appreciated by the staff, and the students. Thank you very much!

HSA Members
We would like to thank the outgoing members of the current HSA for all their efforts to support our school. Thank you to Robin Sieczkowski for her energy and interest in promoting the activities at St. Patrick’s. The new HSA members for next year are as president; Chrissy Barry, Vice-president, Mr. Chris Jewell, Fund-raising coordinator, Mrs. Jessica Dodson, Secretary, Mrs. Rudd, and Treasurer, Mrs. Michelene Johnson. Thank you for devoting your time to our students’ future here at St. Patrick’s.

Nurses Notes
Please make sure that you pick up all medications before the last day of school.

Bars of Soap
As you know from a note that went home on Friday, because of the disastrous earthquakes in Haiti many of the factories are no longer operating; notably their soap factories. If you are able please send in 1 or 2 bars of soap that we will then send to Haiti. Part of our Penny Challenge monies collected will also be sent the Haiti as we always do each year. Thank you to Sally Eslick for bringing this need to our attention.

Newsletters
We would like to have a general consensus as to whether or not our newsletters are helpful. We have had several parents say they don’t read them. If a calendar is preferred only or you would like us to continue posting a newsletter; we look forward to your comments.

Year-End Note
Our staff would personally like to thank you for the help you have provided us and the generosity you have shown not just to our school, but to our efforts to help those in need, in our community as well as the world around us. You continually step up to help in any way you can. Your example adds to our effort to help our students see the Christ in all of us, creating a firm foundation in faith. They learn to put their faith into action by witnessing those around them. Thank you from the staff here at S. Patrick. We wish you all a safe and restful summer, and look forward to once again working with you in the fall.