St. Patrick Catholic School

Thank you to all of the grandparents and special friends who were able to join us on Friday for Mass.

In the spirit of our Catholic faith and our commitment to serving others, students in every grade from kindergarten through eighth grade here at school participate in service-learning projects. These opportunities allow our students to put their faith into action by sharing their time, talents, and compassion with others. Through these acts of service, our students not only make a positive difference in the lives of others but also experience the joy that comes from giving of themselves.

Service learning is much more than a school project; it is an important part of our mission to help students and families grow in mind, body, and spirit. Through serving others, our students and families develop lasting qualities such as kindness, compassion, empathy, responsibility, and gratitude. They learn that even small acts of kindness can have a meaningful impact and that each of us has a role to play in making our community a better place.

With service learning in mind, we ask that each family commit to volunteering 10 hours or helping the school in a way that aligns with your schedule and abilities. We understand that families are busy, and volunteering can look different for everyone. Whether it is helping at an event, supporting classroom activities, sharing a skill, making donations to classroom events, or assisting in another capacity, every contribution matters and is greatly appreciated.

Each week, when the opportunity presents itself, I would like to thank parents who volunteered or helped the school in a way that aligns with your schedule and abilities. I would like to thank the following parents for helping with our Leader In Me student interviews: Melanie Knipp, Erica Schultz, Paige Emerson, Erin and Mike Youngblut, Danica Wilcox, Ellen and Jason Luders, Natalie and DJ Deery, and Rachel Mueller.

Blessings,

Mr. Wiebers

This year's Trunk or Treat is less than a month away! Please check out our Sign-Up Genius form to see what is needed for this year! This safe alternative to trick or treating is made possible by the generous donations provided by our school families. Thank you for all your support!

Just a reminder that Transportation Reimbursement Request Forms for the second semester will be due soon. If you live more than 2 miles from school and transport your student(s) to and from school, you may be eligible for state reimbursement. Students on our morning or afternoon bus route are not eligible.

If you haven’t submitted your first semester form yet, download and fill out the form for your district at the link below and return it to school office by September 30th:

Transportation Reimbursement Requests - Waterloo School District

Transportation Reimbursement Requests - Cedar Falls School District and surrounding districts

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 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!

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

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’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.

Fall Festival Volunteers

Fall Festival Donations

As the weather has begun to cool off this week, now is the perfect time to start thinking about uniform approved apparel for the winter months ahead. Our apparel store at Iowa Sports Supply is open for ordering year round. All purchases and order pick ups are handled directly through ISS.

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!

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!

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.

​St. Patrick School Families,

On behalf of the School Board, I would like to welcome everyone to the new school year! I am grateful​ for the opportunity to serve as School Board President again this year. For those who are new to our​ community, my name is Adam Schaefer, and this will be my fifth year serving on the board. Board​nmembers this year include:

Nate Allison, Natalie Deery, Emily Paxton

Brad Boyle, Lee Kersting, Adam Schaefer

Patrick Burke, and Ryan Occena

Some highlights from our most recent Board meeting held on August 27th:

 Assigning board members to committees

 Identified 2026-27 School Board priorities

o Building relationships and awareness within the new Cedar Falls area Pastorate

o Service Opportunities and outreach throughout the Pastorate

o School staff faith formation

 Review of select Board and Archdiocese Policies

 Started the process of reviewing and updating our School’s Mission and Vision Statements along

with updating our Strategic Plan

Please know that we always welcome your input. If you would like to bring an item before the board at one of our monthly meetings, please speak with Mr. Wiebers. As a reminder, our regular school board meetings have moved to the third Thursday of each month.

The success of our school would not be possible without the strong support of our Parish, our​ outstanding teachers and staff, and our dedicated volunteers. Thank you to everyone who has

volunteered in the past and continues to give their time. Many volunteer opportunities remain available, and I encourage you to find one that fits your gifts and schedule. Engaged parents and family members make a tremendous impact on our students and play a vital role in building our school community.

Thank you for your partnership and prayers as we begin this new academic year. May God bless our​ students, staff, and families in the year ahead.

In Christ,

Adam Schaefer

School Board President

Join the State Champion Columbus Dance Team for a day of fun and dancing!

Register online: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/columbuscatholic/camps

Children Pre-K to 8th grade are welcome for a fun afternoon followed by a performance with other area teams at the Columbus Showcase beginning at 4 p.m.

CAMP DETAILS
When: Sunday, October 18th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Check in begins at 12:30 p.m.)
Where: Columbus High School Gymnasium
Cost: $45 and includes clinic t-shirt, snack, and one free admission to the Columbus Showcase!

Contact cbusdanceteam@gmail.com with questions.

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2026-27 Academic Calendar

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Location: Cedar Falls, IA, USA
Phone: 319-277-6781