December 11 Volume 5

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t. Patrick School Newsletter
...Laying the foundation for bright and faith-filled futures.
Go Wild for God!!
Volume V
Principal Priorities by Dr. Richard J. Wede
• Catholic Schools Week—Catholic School Week is
Sunday, January 29—Saturday, February 4 this year.
The theme is
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At St. Patrick School, we work to achieve excellence
in our faith, academics, and service to our school,
parish, and community each and every day. During
that week we plan to have many activities to highlight
our Catholic education. One of the activities will be
the celebration of Mass at Luther College on Tuesday, January 31st, with the other NE Iowa Catholic
Schools. The Mass will be at 10:00 in the Faith and
Life Center.
Weather Cancellations—Remember that St. Patrick
School follows Allamakee Community School regarding weather delays. The announcements are
made on KNEI, KVIK, KWWL-TV, and KCRG-TV.
You may also sign up for the ACSD Snow Alerts.
Just go to the Allamakee Community School District
webpage (www.allamakee.k12.ia.us) or you can find
the link on our website stpatswaukon.com If school
has a late start due to winter weather, we do NOT
have morning Latchkey and if school is dismissed
early due to inclement weather, we do NOT have afternoon Latchkey.
Recess in the Winter Months—Parents, please remember that students need snow boots and snow
pants for recesses. Although we have had little snow,
it is Iowa and I am sure that January will bring the
white stuff.
Parent Group Bake Sale—Thank you to everyone
who supported the bake sale at the Christmas concerts
this year, whether it was a donated item(s) or purchasing items. The Parents Group raised $775 to support
activities at St. Patrick School.
SAVE THE DATES
January 28th—Mardi Gras at Waukon Reception Center
February 2nd—Parents Group Chili Supper and Auction
Both are great activities and provide additional financial support of our school—helping to maintain affordable tuition for
everyone.
December 21, 2011
Upcoming Events
December 22
School Mass at 9:00 (2nd Grade)
End of 1st Semester
School Dismissed at 12:05 P.M.
December 23
January 2nd—No School
(Winter Break)
January 3
Classes Resume
January 4
Mardi Gras Committee Meeting at
6:00 P.M. at school
Parents Group Meeting at 6:00 P.M.
at school
January 6
School Mass at 9:00 (School Board)
January 9
Progress Reports (K-6) sent home
January 13
School Mass at 9:00 (1st Grade)
January 16
No School—Martin Luther King Day
January 20
School Mass at 9:00 (6th Grade)
January 25
JK/K Round-up at school
January 26
School Board Meeting at 6:00 P.M.
January 27
School Mass at 9:00 (5th Grade)
January 28
Mardi Gras at Waukon Reception Ctr
January 29
Opening of Catholic Schools Week
10:00 Mass (All-School)
January 31
NE Iowa Catholic Schools Mass at
Luther College (10:00 A.M.)
February 2
Parents Group Chili Supper/Auction
Feburary 4
Closing of Catholic Schools Week
5:15 Mass (All-School)
Miss Nikki Frana Hired as JK Teacher for 2012-13
Miss Nikki Frana
was hired by the
School Board to be
the Junior Kindergarten teacher beginning with next
school year.
Miss Frana is currently employed by
Waukon Nursery School and Allamakeee Community
Schools (Growing Bear Preschool) as the four-year-old
preschool teacher. Miss Frana graduated from Buena
Vista College and has her early childhood endorsement.
Miss Frana will be at Junior Kindergarten Round-up on
Wednesday, January 25th, to meet parents and students
for next year’s class. We welcome her to St. Patrick
School.
The Captivating Car Caper
The fourth grade students at St. Patrick School are sponsoring the 8th Annual Kiss The Rat Contest. This year’s contest will be called The Captivating Car Caper. The seven
participating Waukon car dealers and repair shops are:
• Dan Liddiard—Westside Auto Sales
• Bruce Torkelson—Torkelson Chrysler—
Dodge—Jeep of Waukon
• Mike Horns—R.w. Pladsen, Inc.
• Adam Hooten—Teddy’s Auto Sales
• Dave Clark—Clark Tire
• Mike McMillan—McMillan Muffler
Mary Evanson Bleckwehl Visits St. Patrick School
Mary Evanson Bleckwehl grew up in the Waukon area,
attending Waterville School and Waukon High School.
Mrs. Bleckwehl has written an award winner (6 awards in
all) children’s book, Henry! You’re Late Again!
Mrs. Bleckwehl spoke with all of the students, sharing her
interest in writing and how her book was published. The
students and staff truly enjoyed her visit and sharing her
story with us.
You may vote for any of these astute automobile authorities
by putting money in their jars between now and January
(St. Pat’s Mardi Gras). The car dealer/repair expert with
the most money will kiss one of the Fourth Graders’ classroom rats in front of the students and the public at St. Patrick School.
The jars for voting may be found at all of the participating
car dealers and repair shops, as well as at Hartig USA Drug
Store, S & D Café, Gus and Tony’s Restaurant, and St. Patrick Church and School. The money raised from this fundraiser will benefit the students at St. Patrick School so
please help make this fundraiser a success by voting often.
Mrs. Koenig will be long-term sub in Junior Kindergarten
We welcome Mrs.
Koenig as our longterm substitute
teacher in junior kindergarten. Mrs.
Koenig will begin on
Tuesday, January
3rd. Mrs. Koenig
recently graduated
from Upper Iowa
University with a degree in elementary education. She
did her student teaching at Valley Community Schools.
Mrs. Koenig is a long-time Waukon resident, having
graduated from Waukon High School. She and her husband, Bryce, reside in Waukon.
Progress Reports for 1st Semester
Progress Reports will be sent home with students on
Monday, January 9th. Due to Mr. Jungblut’s illness,
there will not be any physical education grades on the
reports. If you have a question regarding your child’s
progress in p.e., please contact Dr. Wede. Thank you.
Miss Hjerleid will be long-term sub for Mr. Jungblut
Miss Taylor Hjerleid will be our
long-term substitute
teacher for Mr.
Jungblut.
Mr. Jungblut may
be out for several
months due to an
illness.
Miss Hjerleid is a recent graduate of Luther College. Her
major was in physical education and health. She student
taught at North Winneshiek Community Schools and
Waukon High School. We welcome Miss Hjerleid to St.
Patrick School. She will begin on Tuesday, January 3rd.