November 2010 Volume 4

S
t. Patrick School Newsletter
...Laying the foundation for bright and faith-filled futures.
Color the World With God’s Love
Volume IV
Principal Priorities by Dr. Richard J. Wede
• Parents/Guardians—Attached to this newsletter is the
third of a five-part series of parent NewsNotes from the
Office for the Protection of Children from the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The purpose of these publications is
to help all of us be more informed of the issues and topics related to the abuse of children. It is our sincere
hope that by partnering together we can continually provide the safest possible environment for all our young
people to grow into healthy, Christ-filled adults. Future
NewsNotes will be distributed during the months of
January and February. Additional resources can be
http://
found at the Virtus website at
www.virtusonline.org
and at the school’s website
http://www.stpatswaukon.com
• Jodee Blanco “It’s Not Just Joking Around” Program—On Tuesday, November 16th, all of our students
and 28 of the St. Patrick School students who are now in
7th and 8th grade attended the bullying prevention program held in Decorah. Several parents and families attended the evening program and/or one of the student
presentations during the day. The program was hosted
by St. Patrick School and six other Catholic schools in
NE Iowa. I personally want to thank our local sponsors
who made the program possible. They include Waukon
State Bank, Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank, Fidelity State Bank, Quillin’s Food Ranch, Fareway Stores
Inc., Elliott Jewelers, Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Nesseim,
and Knights of Columbus Council #1570. Staff will
continue to work with students in follow-up activities to
continually educate students regarding the harmful impact that bullying causes and to eliminate bullying at
school. I would appreciate your comments and reactions to the program, from your personal thoughts, if
you attended a session, or your child(ren)’s reactions.
You may e-mail me at [email protected], call
or stop in.
• Wildcat Tracks—Hopefully, you enjoyed the Wildcat
Tracks newsletter that you received last week. Mrs.
Fahey and her sixth graders are working on a class project to revive the Wildcat mascot, promoting respect and
pride in our school. Look for the Wildcat prowling the
school halls in the future. One of the goals is to instill
positive values in our students—values such as respect,
accountability, and going the extra mile. Wildcats are
fearless and will stop at nothing to succeed.
• Building Campaign—Thank you to everyone who has
donated to the school building campaign. As a result of
everyone’s efforts, almost $152,000 has been donated
and/or pledged thus far. That is over 60% of the goal!
With the wet weather last week, staff and students appreciate having dry classrooms this year. Thank you!!
November 29, 2010
Upcoming Events
December 2
St. Patrick Wildcat order due
(Any orders after this date would
NOT be received by Christmas
December 3
School Mass at 9:00 (5th Grade)
December 8
School Mass at 9:00 (4th Grade)
Immaculate Conception
December 14
Board of Education Meeting at
5:30 in School Library
December 17
School Mass at 9:00 (3rd Grade)
December 20
Christmas Concert
Dress Rehearsal at 1:30 (St. Patrick Church)
Concert at 7:00 p.m. (St. Patrick Church)
Parents Group Bake Sale at both events
December 22
School Mass at 9:00 (2nd Grade)
Dismiss at 12:00 P.M.
December 23—January 2 Christmas Break—No School
January 3
Classes Resume
St. Patrick Scrip Program
Many parents of both St. Patrick School and St. Patrick Parish CCD Program have taken advantage of the
incentive program, Remember grandparents and others
may purchase Scrip and have the incentive go to a certain student/CCD student to be used for tuition/
registration fees. Plan to use Scrip when doing your
Christmas shopping this year. Scrip also makes a
great Christmas gift!!
Scrip sellers for the month of December/January are:
December 4
5:15 Blaine and Crystal Kurth
December 5
9:00 Janel Eglseder
December 11
December 12
5:15
9:00
Craig and Barb Lensing
Andy and Tammy Leppert
December 18
December 19
5:15
9:00
Kenny and Connie Liddiard
Dan and Kelly Liddiard
December 20
Christmas Concert
6:00—7:00 Greg and Amy Byrnes
After Concert Pat and Sarah Egan
December 25
December 26
5:15
9:00
Francis and Jennifer Liddiard
Dan and Lacy Lloyd
January 1
January 2
5:15
9:00
Darrin and Marlene Lonning
Keith and Amy McCormick
January 8
January 9
5:15
9:00
John and Shelly Lydon
Luke and Heather Mount
January 15
January 16
5:15
9:00
David and Trish Mulholland
Nick and Tiffany Murphy
January 22
January 23
5:15
9:00
Dr. Benjamin & Angeline Nesseim
Adam Nevermann
January 29
January 30
5:15
9:00
Tom and Christy O’Neill
Jack and Amy Regan
If you are unable to sell at your assigned time, it is
your responsibility to find a replacement. If unable to
find a replacement, you need to contact Rose Ann
Reminders!
• Christmas Concert is Monday, December 20th
Matinee (Dress Rehearsal) at 1:30 p.m.
Concert at 7:00 p.m.
(Both will be held at St. Patrick Church)
Parents Group will have a bake sale at both concerts.
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Mardi Gras—Saturday, January 29
Catholic Schools Week (January 30—February 5)