St. Patrick Catholic School

Our kindergartners had an exciting (and rainy) field trip to Hartman Reserve!

April 30, 2026

As part of our continued commitment to growth and excellence at St. Patrick Catholic School, we are asking all families to participate in our upcoming Measurable Results Assessment (MRA) Survey. This survey is a key component of the Leader in Me framework that we implement throughout our school, and it plays an important role in helping us reflect on our progress and plan for the 2026 - 27 school year.

The MRA Survey provides valuable insight into how well we are living out leadership principles in our school community. Your feedback helps us identify areas of strength, as well as opportunities for growth, so that we can set meaningful goals and action steps for the upcoming school year. The information gathered from this survey directly impacts our school improvement planning and ensures that we continue to meet the needs of our students and families.

Please note that this survey is different from the one that was shared in March. That earlier survey focused on gathering feedback in other areas, and I will be sharing those results in an upcoming newsletter article. The MRA Survey is specifically aligned with our Leader in Me implementation and is essential to our annual planning process.

We encourage all families to take a few moments to complete the survey using the link provided below. Your feedback is important, and we truly value your partnership in helping St. Patrick Catholic School continues to grow as a faith-filled school focused on faith, learning and leadership.

MRA Survey Link: https://www.leaderinme.com/s/st-patrick-ia/families

Thank you for your continued support and for taking the time to share your feedback. Together, we can ensure a strong and successful year ahead for all of our students.

Blessings,

Mr. Wiebers

We are excited to share that the Students First Act, which provides Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), are now open for applications for the 2026-27 school year.

ESA Application Window

Opens: Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
Closes: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Application website: https://iowa-households.withodyssey.com/login/

The application is available in English and Spanish.

How to Apply

First-Time Applicants:

Sign up with an email and password.
Confirm your email through a message from Odyssey.
Log in to the ESA portal to begin your application.
The application process is quick, and approval may be granted shortly after submission.

Returning Applicants:

Log in to your existing ESA portal account to submit your application for the 2026-27 school year.
Even if you qualified for an ESA in in the past, you must reapply for the 2026-27 school year.

Need Help?

Email: help.ia@withodyssey.com
Phone: 515-368-9564

Or email Mr. Wiebers for help getting your application submitted.

We will hold an out-of-uniform day for $1 on Friday, May 1st. Proceeds will support Hanish V., our second-grade student who earned 1st place in the regional competition and has advanced to the National Geography Bee in Orlando!

We are extremely proud of Hanish and the dedication he has shown in preparing for this achievement. These fundraising efforts will help offset the costs associated with his travel for this significant opportunity.

Please join us on Tuesday, May 5th, at 7:00 p.m. in our Dutcher Gymnasium. Our 5th-8th grade musicians have been practicing hard and will be putting on a great performance! We hope to see you there!

Join us next Thursday, May 7th at 7:00 p.m. for our grade 7 and 8 musical performance! Our grade 7 & 8 students voted on the theme of sports for their spring music performance. Students will perform original skits that they wrote and sing songs that represent the passion, sportsmanship, and pride of playing sports! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

This is a reminder that on Friday, May 22, Circle of Care and afternoon daycare services will not be available. All students must be picked up by 1:30 p.m.

If your student typically attends Circle of Care or preschool daycare, please make appropriate arrangements in advance for this scheduled closure.

May 22 is our last day of school for the 2025-26 school year.

On Friday, May 22 we will not be running an afternoon bus route. All bus riding students will need to be picked up at school by 1:30 p.m.

17 slots to fill! Help us kick off the 2026/2027 School Year.

We are gearing up for a great start to the 2026-2027 school year, and we are just 17 volunteers away from being fully staffed for our late summer and early fall volunteer events. We are also still looking for a few helping hands to step into CPTO Committee Head roles. View descriptions and time commitments for CPTO committee role by clicking here.

The Challenge: Can we fill these last 17 spots by May 22nd, the last day of school!?

Whether you’re interested in a one-time shift or a leadership positions, please visit this link to sign up and help us hit our goal. Thank you for helping us cross the finish line and supporting our school!

Interested or have questions?

Contact Christa Guetterman (CPTO Volunteer Chair) — call or text: 712‑210‑0541
You’re also welcome to reach out to Kelsey Kersting or Ashley Kelley.

Due to the 7/8 music performance on May 7, The last food bank date has been changed to Wednesday May 6, 6-7:30 p.m. If there are any 7/8 kids who want to join, or are in need of last minute service hours, we can accommodate! Contact Erin Youngblut to get signed up!

This is a reminder that, beginning April 1, students are permitted to wear shorts or skirts of appropriate length without leggings underneath.

For reference, examples of skirt lengths are provided in the image. Only skirts labeled 4, 5, and 6 meet dress code requirements. Please note: walking shorts, skirts, skorts, and jumpers must not be more than three inches above the middle of the knee in order to comply with the school’s dress code.

Please keep the weather in mind when dressing for the day. If the temperature is above zero, and it is not actively raining, we will be outside for recess.

We currently have openings for the 2026–27 school year:

We are looking for a part-time 3rd/4th-grade associate (20 hours per week) and a part-time marketing position (20 hours per week). These roles are presently combined into one full-time position, but they may also be filled separately as two part-time positions, depending on interest and fit.

Contact Mr. Wiebers at
jwiebers@cfcatholicschool.org or
319-277-6781

We are also looking for kitchen help just a few hours a day—perfect for parents with school-aged kids!
Enjoy the same days off (including summers!) as your child—no babysitter needed!
Join our team, serve up smiles, and help make lunchtime the best part of the day!
Interested? Contact Principal Jon Wiebers

The 2 pm session on Wednesdays is designed to accommodate the children who attend St. Patrick School and Clover Patch. A catechist will accompany children from their school building to the parish center atria. Register here through Realm. Contact Monica Miller with any questions at the parish office, 319-266-3523 or at mmiller@saintpatrickcf.org

Catholic schools are an important option for families and Senate File 2425/House File 2713 helps strengthen and support our schools. These bills expand access to preschool, provide added flexibility for ESA enrollment, and improve access to funding for school facilities. We encourage our families to contact their state legislators to express support for these efforts. Your voice matters in sustaining Catholic education across Iowa. Click here to send your legislator(s) a message.

Last Week to buy tickets:

Columbus Sailor Baseball will play Grundy Center at Target Field in Minneapolis on June 3, immediately following the Twins vs. White Sox game at 12:30pm!
$140 Fan Package includes:
• Ticket to Twins vs. White Sox
• Ticket to the Columbus vs. Grundy Center game
• Charter bus transportation
SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR $40/EACH!
Buy your TICKETS here: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/columbuscatholic/stores/S1126

Hello 6th and 7th grade families!

The BMAP softball and baseball team store will close tomorrow. LINK HERE

If you are interested in playing for BMAP softball and baseball this summer; please make sure you have filled out the google doc for coaches as well as register on Bound.

Please connect with coaches if there are uniform questions.

Bound Help- Sheet

Columbus Catholic Spring Sports:

Practice will soon begin for high school and middle school spring sports.

CHS Parents- please ensure if your child is participating in these activities; you have created a family Bound acct, loaded your child and their needed paperwork into the account. Registration is open for these activities.

Bound How-To Sheet

Summer Sports:

Open gyms have started for upcoming high school summer sports; please reach out if you need more information.

Softball- Coach Aaron Becker: chssoftball@cvcatholic.org

SOFTBALL (9-12 plus 8th graders): INTEREST LINK

Baseball- Coach Mike Zehentner: chsbaseball@cvcatholic.org

BASEBALL (9-12 plus 8th graders): INTEREST LINK

NEW S&C Information:

Was emailed out the first week of January. Please see the attached PDF if you missed it. Make
sure you and your students join the TeamReach group for the most up-to-date schedule/changes.

TEAM NAME: STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

CODE: STRENGTH26

We wanted to share another exciting opportunity for students ( and adults) to receive much needed dental care! Hawkeye Community College is planning a Summer Dental Clinic for 3 weeks in the month of July; offering FREE dental examinations, x-rays, preventive and operative treatments. Appointments are required.

Farmstead Preschool Family Carnival

Farmstead Preschool will be holding our annual fundraising family carnival on Saturday, May 2nd. We have volunteer opportunities available. Your partnership has helped us so much in previous years! We'd love to have volunteers from your school.

I have attached an information sheet with our contact information and a list of time slots available.

Please don't hesitate to call or email if you have any questions.

Susan Flack

Office Administrator

Farmstead Preschool

3603 Skyview Dr

Cedar Falls IA 50613

319-277-1094

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Below, I've attached multiple flyers for the three different youth camps that we will have! This includes Cats Camps, Panthers Camps, and a Girls Flag Football Camp.

Our website is www.unifbcamps.com. This is where you are able to look into the camps more and register for them.

Thanks,

Brady Ramker