St. Patrick Catholic School
This Week's News - Sept 3, 2026
Mass Schedule
Monday Morning Prayer
We host a school wide Monday Morning Prayer, each Monday in our school Library. Parents can enter through the front entrance on Washington Street to attend. We begin at 8:25 a.m. with one of our home room classes leading the assembly each week. Parents are welcome to attend- even on days when your it's not your child(ren) leading the event!
School Picture Day- Coming Soon!
Strawbridge Photography will once again be taking our student photos this year. Our school Picture Dates:
Tuesday, Sept 22nd at Clover Patch Preschool
Wednesday Sept 23rd at St Patrick School
All students will be photographed, regardless of whether you order a picture packet. Picture order forms will be going home this week.
To Order Online: https://strawbridge.net/
Click on 'Order Photos and Yearbooks' and Enter Code: PX507953
🏈Football Bash 2026-27 🏈
Football Bash is Back!
We’re kicking off another season of fundraising fun — and we need YOU on our team! Each family is asked to sell 15 Football Bash tickets — ask your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, even your fantasy football league! Pick up your ticket packets at the School Office. School families had their packet sent home with your youngest student, if you have not stopped in to pick them up already!
Why it matters:
All funds raised go toward blacktopping around the playground and upgrading the preschool parking lot — safer spaces = happier kids!
Thanks for always supporting our school. Let’s score big together this season!
Parent Leaders Needed!
We are looking for adult volunteers to lead a student enrichment group after school. We have had a variety of opportunities throughout the years. If you have a talent you would like to share with students, please contact Mrs. Stone or the office. Some examples of clubs in the past are: cooking club, chess club, signs and designs, theater club, board game club, sports club, and art club.
You would meet once a week for one hour for eight weeks. You choose the day and age group that works best for you.
CPTO Sign Up Information!
Looking for a way to get involved and make a difference at St. Pat's? CPTO is a service organization dedicated to supporting our students, teachers, and families. The funds we raise help provide classroom resources, teacher professional development, student and family events, and other opportunities that make the St. Pat's experience so special.
We invite all parents and guardians to join our monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month (except December and March) at 6:30p.m. in the MPR. We would LOVE to see new faces, hear new ideas, and welcome more families into the conversations!
Our first CPTO (Catholic Parent-Teacher Organization) will be on Thursday, September 10th, 6:30 p.m. This is a great way to meet new families, get involved, and be an active part of our school family.
We use Sign Up Genius to help parents sign up in the area they are able to help most. Please check out our form and get signed up today! We have openings to lead committee chairs, as well as opportunities to help out at school. Please note that if we are unable to fill positions some of these activities may go away, so sign up today!
Save the Date!
Musical Performances Schedule
We have several important dates for student musical performances to add to your calendar for the 2026-27 school year. More information for these programs will be shared with families closer to performance times.
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. - Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade Christmas concert
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. - 3rd/4th Grade Christmas Musical
Thursday, Apr. 8, 2027 at 7:00 p.m. - 5th/6th Grade Spring Musical
Thursday, May 6, 2027 at 7:00 p.m. - 7th/8th Grade Spring Musical
Band Performance Schedule
Mrs. Lawrence does an amazing job with our student band. Please join us for our upcoming Band concerts. These dates are listed below. Get them added to your calendar for an exciting evening of student musical performances.
December 15th at 6:00 p.m. - please note the earlier time
May 4th at 2:30 and 7:00 p.m.
St Patrick Church Fall Festival
St. Patrick’s 2026 Fall Festival is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4th!
St. Patrick’s 2026 Fall Festival is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4, from 10:30 AM to 2 PM. The festival includes a turkey dinner, pumpkin patch, bake sale, Halloween costume sale, and a new Family Fun Area in the St. Pat's school lot featuring bounce houses, games, and drinks. Dinner tickets will be $15 for adults, $5 for children grades K-5, and children preschool age and younger are free. Family dinner tickets will be available for $50 per family. If you need service hours, check out the links below to help out.
St. Patrick’s Church is collecting gently used Halloween Costumes for the Fall Festival this year. The costumes will be sold for free-will donation, and all proceeds will benefit the parish. Drop your costume donations off at the church office or in the donation bin at the back of church.
Save Hy-Vee Receipts!
Please collect your Hy-Vee receipts and drop them off at the school or parish office. These receipts help us earn money for school improvements, but only those dated June 1st or later will count for this school year.
Thank you for helping us grow and improve—one receipt at a time!
Volunteer at the Food Bank!
This year food bank volunteer nights will fall on the first Thursday of the month (except May which I will follow up on as it gets closer due to the 7/8 musical) 6-7:30. Anyone kindergarten and older is able to participate! Our first volunteer night of the year will be be on Sept 3!
Due to ongoing construction at the food bank, the number of volunteers allowed in one time slot is limited and strictly enforced so I will need people to email me at erinyoungblut@gmail.com to sign up.
Scrip Information
Scrip is our school’s ongoing fundraiser where families can earn half the rebate amount to apply towards their Circle of Care and/or lunch balance! If you’d like to place a Scrip order, simply send an email to scrip@cfcatholicschool.org. Scrip cards will be ordered every other week and your order will be ready for pickup the following Friday in the parish office.
Columbus Sailor/Sailor Nation Section ⚓
Sailor Nation Volleyball Registration Open
Registration for Sailor Nation volleyball is currently open to all girls from 3rd grade through high school. Please use this Volleyball Registration Link to register. Registration for the season will close on September 12th. For any questions, please reach out to sailornationvb@gmail.com.
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