In observance of Presidents' Day, classes will not be held for Preschool - Gr. 8. No Circle of Care or Daycare.

Cancer Awareness Week Activities (Feb 16-19)

February is Cancer Awareness Month and our Lighthouse Events team has planned a penny war, prayer chain, and out-of-uniform day. Click for details.

No School Friday, February 5, 2021

School is closed today, Friday, February 5. Travel is not advised on roads in the area. No Preschool. No Circle of care and no activities.

Catholic Schools Week Schedule

Click to view/print the schedule of Catholic Schools Week activities. Note we are not having student-led Mass on Saturday evening this year. Thank you to those who have signed up to bring items for the teacher lunches during Catholic Schools Week! CPTO is in need of a few more items. Contact the school office or Cari Reicherts (carimatern@yahoo.com) if you can help.

Nominate a St. Patrick teacher for the Gold Star Award

Entry forms went home with students. You can also nominate a teacher online by clicking the title.

Volunteers Needed at the NE Iowa Food Bank

The Northeast Iowa Food Bank needs volunteers. Although we don't have our usual St. Patrick family nights at the Food Bank...you can still sign up individually with your own family. Here is the website to sign up.... https://calendly.com/neifb

Refer a Family

This year our Admissions Open Houses will be virtual. Click to refer a family that might like to join us LIVE to learn more about kindergarten, Clover Patch Preschool, or transferring in for grades 1-8. Open Houses are Jan 21 at noon or 7PM (K-8) and Jan 24 at 4 PM (preschool). Preregistration required to receive the Zoom link.

Happy New Year!

Classes will resume on Monday, January 4, 2021. Circle of Care will open at 6:45 a.m.

Teacher Wish Lists

This year, CPTO asked teachers to share their classroom wishes in a new simple way, and they invite you to check out their Amazon Wish Lists! Participation is optional of course. It's an easy way to help with classroom needs, and Amazon gift cards to help with larger items are welcome.

No afternoon Circle of Care on Wednesday, Nov. 25

Just a reminder that there will be no afternoon Circle of Care on Wednesday, Nov. 25, this includes Circle of Care in the Clover Patch Daycare at 802 Main St. All students must be picked up at dismissal time. Buses will run their regular afternoon schedule. School/Daycare/Circle of Care will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27 for Thanksgiving.

Out of Uniform Day for $1 donation

Thursday, Nov. 19 will be a school wide out of uniform day for a $1 donation. Money donated will go to the NE Iowa Food Bank.

Big Bonuses on Scrip!

The very first 2-day ThankScriping Day is coming November 19 – 20. You earn up to 20% with 120+ bonuses on eGift cards and reloaded gift cards during the busy holiday shopping season. Get ready to give gifts that are twice as nice because they raise money for our school and toward your tuition!

School Picture Retake Day

Lifetouch will be in the MPR on Tuesday, Nov. 24 starting at 8:30 a.m. for school pictures. If your student was not at school on picture day you can order pictures online or send the order envelope and payment to school that day. If you'd like your student's pictures retaken, simply return the original package that day. Preschool parents wanting pictures will need to bring their students to the MPR sometime between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m.

Do all your holiday shopping in one impactful place by using Scrip

The Scrip Holiday Gift Guide is now available for you to shop—it’s stuffed with giftspiration for everyone on your list, from the foodies to the techies. Whether you buy gift cards as presents or use them to buy gifts, your order immediately raises funds for our school. Click the title to start shopping!

Godfather's Pizza Night - Order Take Out or Delivery!

Congratulations to Mrs. Frederiksen's homeroom. They are the winners of last month's pizza party, courtesy of the Cedar Falls Godfather's! The next Godfather's Pizza Night is Wednesday, November 11th at the Godfather's on First Street in Cedar Falls.

Now, you have the option to get your physical Scrip gift cards sent to you

No more order schedules. No more pickup. Shopping physical gift cards just got way more convenient with the new ship to home feature—available only in our mobile app, RaiseRight™. Choose from hundreds of top-selling brands that are labeled “Ship to Home Eligible.” A small shipping fee applies. You must pay with a bank account or credit card.

Red Ribbon Week is Oct. 23-31

There are lots of activities planned for Red Ribbon Week! This year's theme is "Be Happy, Be Brave, Be Drug Free." A flyer was emailed to all families.

Want Additional School T-Shirts?

If you missed the opportunity to order extra school t-shirts, or would like to order a long sleeve t-shirt, this is your chance! The t-shirt store will be open until noon this Sunday, Oct. 25. Click title for order information.

Virtual Fall Conferences 2020

Virtual Parent/Student/Teacher conferences will be Oct. 21 (2–5:30 PM) and Oct. 22 (2–7 PM). School dismisses both days at 1:30. Circle of Care/Daycare will be open 1:30–5:30 p.m. No school/Circle of Care/Daycare on Friday, Oct. 23. Watch for emails with more details.

School Picture Days

The second day of school pictures for 2- and 4-day Preschool and those students absent on the 21st will be taken at the Clover Patch building on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 and 12:30. K-Gr. 8 students wear school uniforms for pictures.