2020-21 School Year E-News
Week of August 30
IMPORTANT REMINDERS – PLEASE READ
  • All athletic events and activities are postponed, and the school building and surrounding grounds are closed to students until further notice.

  • Anyone who exhibits COVID-19 like symptoms or tests positive for COVID-19 is asked to contact Patty McCarthy, School Nurse, at (224) 475-1552 or pmccarthy@stpatrick.org so that the proper protocols may be followed.

  • Please remember to avoid large gatherings and to follow social distancing guidelines as much as possible (wear a mask, maintain 6 feet distance and wash your hands frequently) during this time so that we may bring our students safely back following our Hybrid Schedule on Wednesday, September 9.
Locker Access/Supply Pick-Up
Students who need to access their lockers or pick up any supplies they may need for Remote Learning may do so on Tuesday, September 1 from 3:30 - 6:00 pm. Students must enter the building through the Atrium doors off the Belmont Parking Lot. They must wear masks and will be temperature and symptom screened.
Student Services Update
  • Counselors will begin freshman interviews this week. Freshmen should check their school email for an invitation and link from their counselor.

  • Senior Interviews with College Counseling are ongoing. Please contact Dan Kusinski '75 at dkusinski@stpatrick.org if you have any questions.

  • Any Sophomore or Junior who needs to speak with their counselor should contact them via email to schedule an appointment. Click here for the Student Services Directory.

If you're unsure who your son's counselor is, please contact Sergio Muro, Director of Student Services, at smuro@stpatrick.org.
Health Forms & ParentPlus Portal Reminders
MEDICAL REPORTS
All Freshman students should have their medical records, updated immunization information, vision and dental screenings, and a COURT-ISSUED (not photocopied or scanned) birth certificate turned in as soon as possible. 

Click here for the necessary State of Illinois Medical Forms.

SENIOR BOOSTER VACCINATION
Senior families who have not already done so are asked to submit proof of their sons' meningitis booster vaccination.

ParentPlus Portal System
Freshman and Transfer families received their information to access the ParentPlus Portal System on Thursday morning. Here is the link: https://www.plusportals.com/SaintPatrickHS.

If you have any questions about any of the above, please contact Christopher Perez '91 at cperez@stpatrick.org.
Remote Learning
To read more about Remote Learning expectations, behavior and attendance, click here.

For E-Learning Tips established by the Archdiocese of Chicago, read below.

  1. Establish a specific space/place: Students need a consistent, structured environment for learning. Designate a space or area of the home where there is limited distractions and noise to help your child’s focus and motivation
  2. Set a daily schedule and routine: The schedule of e-learning is not always the same or similar in-person learning – there should be some variance in the timing and overall schedule. Screen-time should be limited to two-three hours total depending on age of student and should be broken out in multiple blocks throughout the day. Providing specific breaks for physical movement, going outside, and “free-play” supports increased focus for instruction. Routines are important; developing a routine that is consistent including specific times for sleep, eating and breaks will prove helpful for overall student and family wellbeing.
  3. Build in daily checkpoints for reflection and discussion: In a traditional classroom, students are provided frequent time for questions and just general conversations with their peers. In most situations, your student will receive live, daily check-ins from their teachers. If possible, a parent or guardian can also schedule check-ins with your child throughout the day to discuss what they’re learning, asking them questions and just engaging with your child about the day.
  4. Communicate with the school: It’s about the child and not the work. If you notice your student is struggling with content or the schedule, reach out to the school. The partnership between the school and family transcends the building. In addition, please read all communications from the school as they will be sending a lot of information about the e-learning process. This is also a way that you can remain connected.
This Week's Schedule
  • Monday, August 31 – Remote Learning
  • Tuesday, September 1 – Remote Learning
  • Wednesday, September 2 – Remote Learning
  • Thursday, September 3 – Remote Learning
  • Friday, September 4 – Remote Learning
Next Week's Schedule
  • Monday, September 7 – LABOR DAY (NO SCHOOL)
  • Tuesday, September 8 – Remote Learning
  • Wednesday, September 9 – Schedule A: Green In-Person; Gold Remote
  • Thursday, September 10 – Schedule A: Gold In-Person; Green Remote
  • Friday, September 11 – Schedule A: Green In-Person; Gold Remote
Upcoming Schedule
  • Monday, September 14 – Schedule B: Gold In-Person; Green Remote
  • Tuesday, September 15 – Schedule B: Green In-Person, Gold Remote
  • Wednesday, September 16 – Schedule B: Gold In-Person; Green Remote
  • Thursday, September 17 – Schedule B: Green In-Person, Gold Remote/Virtual Parent Tour Night, 6:30 pm (more details to come)
  • Friday, September 18 – Schedule B: Gold In-Person; Green Remote
The 2020-21 School Year E-News will be sent to Students, Parents and Faculty/Staff of Saint Patrick High School. The weekly e-communications will include important information related to the 2020-21 school year. If you have any questions or need to update your parent email address, please contact Jennifer Sloan, Director of Communications, at jsloan@stpatrick.org. Please note: If you unsubscribe to any email sent via Constant Contact from Saint Patrick High School, you will automatically be unsubscribed from all emails, including the 2020-21 School Year E-News.
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