Dear Parent,
I hope that everyone is having a great summer. I am confident that with your continued cooperation, the faculty of St. Patrick Catholic School will provide a positive educational experience for your child/ren in the coming school year. Our school theme for the 2010-11 school year is Saint Joseph - Man of Virtue.
Please Note:
- The bell for Grades 1 - 8 will ring at 8:30 AM.
- This year outside supervision by teachers will be 8:15 - 8:30 AM.
- The tardy bell will ring at 8:35 AM.
- Dismissal time is 2:55 PM.
Classroom Placement:
Some families have requested the placement of their child in a certain teachers class for the 2010 2011 School Year. We do appreciate parents thoughts on the matter, however many factors are considered in determining class lists, and the final decision is made by the school. Class lists will be posted on Wednesday, August 18th 11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 6:00 7:00 PM at the Crane Road Church. This is also Volunteer Sign-Up Day and School Supply Box pick-up at the Crane Road Church. We hope you consider signing up to help the school in some way, before you see your childs homeroom assignment for the 2010 11 school year.
School Uniform Code:
St. Patrick Catholic School supports the tradition of school uniforms and dress code guidelines. Neatness, modesty, and good taste are the primary goals. Please read over the 2010 11 uniform code that is on the website. Please check that your child/ren are in compliance with the code beginning with the first day of school. Sister Liz will continue to be the Uniform Supervisor.
- This summer and during the school year, please check the code before buying any items.
Grade K - 8 Student Accident Insurance Coverage:
St. Patrick Catholic School will once again provide for all K - 8 students, student accident insurance coverage for the 2010 - 2011 school year. In the event your child has an accident during the school day or at a school sponsored activity, please request an insurance form from the office. (Note: This insurance is meant to be a supplement for your regular health insurance). There is no cost to school families. The premium is paid by the parish.
School Safety:
All doors are kept locked during the school day. Whenever you need to enter the school, please go to the main entrance at 5th and State Street. You will need to get a Visitor's Badge if you will be going beyond the office. Please do not ask a student to let you in at another entrance. Note: During lunchtime recess, please first go to the office and get a note before speaking to your child on the playground. Please show an outside supervisor the note before speaking to your child. The supervisors do not know all the parents, and this will assist them in maintaining proper supervision.
Grades K - 8 Hot Lunch Program:
Almost all school families are up to date on 2009 - 2010 Hot Lunch payments. If you are not, and want to order Hot Lunch during the 2010 - 2011 school year, you need to send in payment for
2009 - 2010 hot lunches by Monday, August 9th.
Grades K - 8 Cell Phones:
The only phone a student can use during the school day is the office phone. The student must have a pass to use the phone. If a student brings a cell phone to school, the cell phone must be kept off during the school day, and kept in the student's locker. Any student using a cell phone during the school day will receive a detention and the phone will be taken and kept in the office. The parent will need to get the cell phone from the office. Note: The same guidelines/consequences apply to MP3, DVD players and items of this nature during the school day.
Grades K - 8 Detentions:
When a student receives a detention the student stays one hour after school 2:55 3:55 PM. Detentions are on Tuesday and Thursday. NOTE: If a student cannot serve a detention on their designated day (the one exception is student absence from school) a second detention will be issued.
Grades 4-8 Home Books:
Child/ren will receive their homebooks during the first week of school.
Important Dates:
Wednesday August 18th: New Parent Meeting and Kindergarten Round Up beginning at 9:30 about 11:00 AM at Crane Road Church. This is also Volunteer Sign-Up Day/Posting of Class Rosters/School Supply Box pick-up from 11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 6:00 7:00 PM at Crane Road Church.
Wednesday August 25th: First Day of School, Grade 1 8, 8:30 AM 2:55 PM. Home and School will provide a Free Pizza Lunch for students at their lunchtime.
Thursday - September 23rd, 7:00 PM: Grade 6 - 8 Students and Parents High School Night in the Gym. Representatives from Catholic/Public High Schools will give a presentation.
Meetings:
Thursday August 26th, 7:00 PM: Grade 6 8 Back To School Night in the Gym. This is a mandatory parent meeting. There will be a presentation on the Junior High Discipline Plan.
Thursday September 2nd, 7:00 PM: Grade 1 5 Back to School Night in the Gym. Parents only please.
Wednesday - September 8th, 7:00 PM: Grade 3 - 8 Mandatory Parent Meeting on Internet and Cyberbullying. Sister Louise, Salesian Sister will give a presentation.
Tuesday September 14th, 7:00 8:00 PM: Kindergarten Back To School Night at the Crane Road Church. Parents and students are invited.
Birthday Treats
Birthday Treats will be given out:
Grade 1 - 3: During Snack Time,
Grade 4 - 5: Teacher will determine best time of day,
Grade 6 - 8: During Lunchtime.
School Absentee Line:
Whenever your child/ren is going to be absent, please call the School Voice Mail Absentee Line from 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM. The Phone Number: 630-338-8181
Thank you.
Joseph J. Battisto
