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McElroy Excellence in Education Grant
Congratulations to Mrs. Newgard and St. Patrick School for being awarded $900 from the McElroy Excellence in Education Grant from AEA267. The grant will allow the school to purchase Flip Video Cameras to improve student learning.

Iowa Art Educator of the Year!
Congratulations to Mrs. Krejchi for winning Iowa Art Educator of the Year!

Fire Prevention Week
“Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!” is the official theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9. This year's campaign is designed to educate people about the importance of smoke alarms and encourages everyone to take the steps necessary to update and maintain their home smoke alarm protection.

Cognitive Aptitute Tests this week
Grades 2, 4, and 7 are taking CA tests this week. Please make sure your students are well rested with a good breakfast if they are in those grades!

CPTO meeting Thursday
CPTO will hold their first meeting on Thursday, September 16 at 6:30 in the MPR. It's so easy to get involved and we have divided committees into manageable jobs with a small time commitment. Last year we only had four meetings! Join us today!

Math Bee
Congratulations to Sam, Andrew, Jonathan M, Jonathan K, and Andy for participating in the State Math Bee.

History Day State Qualifiers
Eight St. Patrick School students qualified for the State History Day Competition. Thirteen students participated in the Regional Competition. All students represented our school well!

Wear Blue Polos on Friday
Dress in Blue day is this Friday---March 5th. Our school will be dressing in blue for colon cancer awareness day to support our staff members who have loved ones who have had colon cancer.

Thank You
Thank you to our PR committee and all involved in the planning and implementation of Catholic Schools Week! Click 'More' to see how you can leave feedback for us!

Catholic Schools Week 2010
Click 'More' to get the Catholic Schools Week schedule and see the video! Catholic Schools: Dividends for Life!

Skype!
Our Unit D students had the chance to Skype (video conference) with students from other schools in the state for their World in Motion semester project.

Canvas Bags
Order your own St. Patrick canvas bag from the school or parish office for $6.

Conferences
Reminder: Conferences are Oct. 27 and 28!

THANK YOU!
A huge thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers and workers who had a hand in our new playground. It is spectacular! Click more to check out our video as a thank you!

Open House
Join us Tuesday, September 14 from 5-6:00 (*note the time change) for ice cream cones as we show off our school and NEW library shelves. Attend with your student and learn all about his/her school day.

Help Us Build Our Playground!
Thank you for your brick orders. The deadline to purchase a brick has passed. We may be placing another order at a later date. Click "More" to view the new playground layout.

Student Named State Finalist in National Competition
Cassidy Boe was a State Finalist for the National Doodle 4 Google competition.

Students learn about puppets
On Tuesday, May 12, K-4 students were treated to a puppet workshop led by Gwynne Burke of the Visiting Artists of Iowa.

Student receives award at State History Day
Hannah A. was the only student this year to advance to the State History Day competition on May 4. She performed for students at St. Patrick during Monday Morning Prayer. Hannah received the "Best of Iowa" Award for Individual Performance!

Holy Thursday
First Communicants learn about Passover on Holy Thursday.

Catholic Schools Week
St. Patrick School Celebrates Service is the theme of this year's Catholic Schools Week.

Trivia Night 2009
Adult Trivia Night is January 31, 2009 at 5:30PM. Registration due by January 14.

Festival of Trees
St. Patrick School participated in Festival of Trees again this year!

Students Raise Money for Immigrants in Postville
Seventh and Eighth grade students from St. Patrick School raised money for the Hispanic Ministry Fund in Postville.

Firefighters
Firefighters from the Cedar Falls Fire and Rescue Department visits St. Patrick School.

GarageBand
Unit C & D students work on GarageBand in music class.

Back to School
Welcome back to St. Patrick School. Keep checking for updated school news!

Enjoy the summer!
Enjoy the summer and stay safe. We'll be back in August!

Bring a Lunch on Tuesday!
Bring a sack lunch on Tuesday for Field Day. We'll be celebrating the last day of school together.

Band Concert & Art Auction
Join us at 7pm TONIGHT in Ducher Gym for the St. Patrick School Band Concert and Art Auction!

Guest Speakers All Around!
Many guest speakers have frequented St. Patrick School throughout the last few weeks. Continue reading to find out more.

Gold Star Teacher
Joni Krejchi, Unit C teacher, will be honored Thursday, May 22, as a Gold Star Teacher!

State Math Bee
Matthew Schons will attend the State Math Bee on Friday in Ft. Dodge. We wish him the best of luck!

History Day Qualifiers
Nine St. Patrick School students qualified for State History Day.

Art Show Thursday
Join St. Patrick School at the Annual Art Show Thursday, April 28 from 6-8PM at the Cedar Falls Financial Center

Shamrock Shuffle
Sign up for our Shamrock Shuffle 5K taking place on Saturday, April 9 at 9AM. Register online now! (www.getmeregistered.com)

Math Bee
St. Patrick 5 and 6 graders do well at Math Bee.

The Sink Family - Someone you should know on KWWL
The Sink Family

"I Love Music" Day
St. Patrick Students attend "I Love Music Day at Wartburg College.

Early Dismissal
Feb 25. St. Patrick School will dismiss at 1:30. NO PM Preschool.

Spelling Bee
Two St. Patrick students placed at the Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee February 16.

Valentine's Day
Wear red, white, or pink on Friday in celebration of Valentine's Day. Out of Uniform proceeds will go to Catholic Worker House

Math Counts
Students participated in Math Counts over the weekend.

Catholic Schools Week
St. Patrick School is celebrating Catholic Schools Week from January 26-February 1, 2008.

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