Bobcat E-News and Principal Update
January 14, 2021
Upcoming Events
CALENDAR
1/4 - 1/18 Remote Learning
1/15-
1/18/2021- No School Martin Luther King, Jr Day
1/19/2021- In-Person school resumes
Jan. 31- Feb. 5th - Catholic Schools Week
2/17- Holy Name Society Drive-thru Fish Fry
Bobcat Bonanza

Join us to help raise money for new 1:1 learning devices by raffling off prizes through our NEW private Bobcat Bonanza Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/bobcatbonanza). 
This is a private group to fund-raise for St. Patricia School. We have already raised $10,000! Have fun and score some awesome stuff!
If you're feeling lucky, search Facebook for Bobcat Bonanza and we'll approve families and friends (you must be the family/friend of a student or parishioner to participate.).
Questions? email stpatriciaparentsclub@gmail.com. 
COVID PROTOCOLS

Wear Your Mask (over your nose, too!)
Wash your hands frequently
Stay at least 6 ft. away from others
Quarantine members of your household who are exposed or have tested positive.
Stay home if you are sick or have been exposed to someone with a known COVID case
Get Tested if you exhibit symptoms.
Call the school immediately if your child or someone in your family is sick or has tested positive.
New Family Registration 2021-2022

Open registration for new families begins on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Do you know a family that would like to attend St. Patricia School? Please have them fill out our new family registration on our website and visit our virtual Open House on 1/31/21.
Contact 708-598-8200 for more information
Principal's Message
Greetings:

On Tuesday, 1/19, we will come back to school in-person for the 2nd half of the school year. The students and teachers did a fine job on remote learning these last two weeks! Our remote learners who have opted-in for the second trimester will continue to do great work until Feb. 26th.

***If your child is returning to in-person school, please drop off their books on Tuesday, 1/19, at arrival. Drop your child first, in the drop-off lane, then pull into the lot by the rectory to drop-off your child's books. Please be sure to have your child's name and grade on the bin or box so that the items are moved to the correct classroom/student.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Tax Credit Scholarship Reservation Dates for 2021/22 School Year
Yesterday, 1/13, was the registration date to sign up for a Tax Credit Scholarship. 
Please remember that scholarships are granted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Beginning on or about Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, you must complete the full scholarship application through the Empower Illinois online student portal. You will receive instructions via email about setting up your student portal after your reservation has been completed (step 1). Empower Illinois will begin awarding scholarships on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. Scholarship awards are subject to the availability of funds at your school of choice. We recommend you submit your application before Monday, Jan. 25 to increase your chances of receiving a scholarship. 
 
The AOC has created a checklist with all of the information for Empower Illinois application processes. This Checklist is available in English, Spanish, and Polish. Click here for the Empower Illinois checklist 

Re-registration for 2021-2022

As we prepare for the 2021-2022 school year, we need the following information as our next step to
our registration process:
  • Please complete and return the re-registration form, to secure placement for next year
  • Include the non-refundable $200 per family re-registration/commitment fee. This fee is credited
to next year’s tuition.
  • Please return the form and payment to the school office on or before Sunday, January 31, 2021.
Completion and submission of this form and re-registration fee are required for your child(ren)’s
enrollment for the upcoming school year. Thank you for your understanding and commitment to
Catholic education. Open registration for new families begins on Sunday, January 31, 2021.

Please check the Bobcat e-envelope for more information and forms.

Enjoy a great weekend!

Blessings,
Mrs. Nowinski

Bobcat E-News and Principal Update
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St. Patricia School
708-598-8200