St. Patrick Catholic School
Principal's Newsletter - Sept 10th, 2026
Sept 10th, 2026
This year, we are excited to introduce a Prayer Wall at St. Patrick Catholic School. The Prayer Wall will be located along the incline just outside the MPR and will provide a special place for our school community to share prayer intentions. Classes, individual students, and parents are all welcome to write a prayer request and place it on the wall. The intentions can be as specific or general as desired by the individual posting to the prayer wall. Slips of paper and a writing utensil will be available beside the bulletin board, making it easy for anyone to add a prayer intention throughout the school year.
Our Monday Morning Prayer will help bring these intentions together as a school community. Each Monday, the class leading our morning prayer will select one specific prayer request from the wall to pray for, while also acknowledging all of the intentions that have been shared. We hope the Prayer Wall will become a visible reminder that we are a community of faith, and we do not have to carry our joys, challenges, or concerns alone. Through prayer, we lift one another up and trust that God is always present and listening. As our school theme reminds us, “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19), and one of the most meaningful ways we can show that love is by praying for one another.
Blessings,
Mr. Wieber
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. Students in Kindergarten through grade 8 are required to wear their school uniform for pictures.
To Order Online: https://strawbridge.net/
Click on 'Order Photos and Yearbooks' and Enter Code: PX507953
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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