Bobcat E-News and Principal Update
February 25, 2021
Upcoming Events
CALENDAR

2/26- End of 2nd Trimester ---Frozen Treat Day
3/1 -Jason's Deli Lunch --8th Confirmation Retreat
3/2- Dr. Seuss Birthday --1:30 PM Dismissal
3/4- Report Cards for 2nd Trimester
3/5- Stations of the Cross
3/8- Pop's Lunch
3/11- Spring Pictures/8th Graduation Retakes
3/12- 11:30 am Dismissal - Optional Parent/Teacher Conferences
3/14- Confirmation 2pm & 4:30pm
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 $30,000 and have over 800 participants! 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 
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.

Traveling to a state that is Red or Orange requires a 10-day quarantine for all students. Negative tests will not be considered. Remote Learning will not be available unless a student has Opted-In for the Trimester or is on COVID quarantine.
New Family Registration 2021-2022

REGISTRATION is now OPEN for new families. 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 the website.
Contact 708-598-8200 for more information
Holy Name Fish Fry
It was a great turn-out! Thank you for all your support!

Principal's Message
Greetings:

Lent
We so often think of Lent as a time to give things up like sweets, soda, or meat. We do this to honor the sacrifices Jesus made for us when he suffered and died on the cross. It is possible to fast from other things we do as well. Someone I know is giving up the things they don't use anymore. Every day for 40 days this person puts an item that is in good condition in the box. This box will later be donated to a charity. Most days my friend can find more than one item she does not use or need and puts it in the box. These items may be just the thing that is needed for a homeless family, a charity raffle or a victim of abuse. Just something to think about.

5 Essentials Survey
Our students and teachers have begun to complete the 5 Essentials Survey. Parent's are also invited to complete the survey. To complete the parent survey, please follow the instructions below:

The Survey must be completed by March 19, 2021. Thank you for supporting St. Patricia School.


St. Patricia's 60th Anniversary
This year, St. Patricia Parish and School are celebrating our 60th anniversary. In honor of this event, the Student Council and Parent's Club are partnering up to create a commemorative t-shirt to honor this exciting event. Students are encouraged to create a design that will be displayed on the commemorative 60th Anniversary T-shirt. All designs should be on a blank sheet of white computer paper 10.5 X 11, drawings in black markers or dark pens work the best. Entries are due no later than March 4, 2021. Be Creative!


Re-registration for 2021-2022
As we prepare for the 2021-2022 school year, remember to send in your re-registration. Due to the uncertainty of COVID guidelines, our class sizes may remain limited. We need your registration/commitment to secure your child's seat for the 2020/2021 school year. With your registration by 1/31/20, we can assure your child a spot. The following information is the 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 as soon as possible.
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 2021-2022 has begun for new families.

Confirmation
  • 8th grade students will receive the sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, 3/13/21 in St. Patricia Church at 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm
  • The Virtual Confirmation Retreat is on Monday, March 1, 2021.
  • Confirmation Rehearsals on March 9 & 10 at 6:00 pm in the Church.
  • Please contact Mr Fischer at rfischer@stpatriciaparish.com for more information

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

Enjoy a great weekend!

Blessings,
Mrs. Nowinski

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