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I am grateful that Chris Kradjan has led our School Commission this school year as President. Chris' leadership has been instrumental in our success and the direction of St. Patrick School. I have asked Chris to share his thoughts as he reflects on the work of the Commission as we near the end of the school year.
Please take a minute and read his Blarney Stone letter.
Peace, Chris Gavin
Dear Families,
Last week you will have read from Chris Gavin that the St. Patrick School Commission is seeking people to step forward to run for election to serve over the next three years. As the current President, I can share that the School Commission is a vibrant group of elected members that are fortunate enough to work closely with Chris Gavin and the faculty in making important decisions on behalf of the school.
The School Commission is an active working committee, and its members offer their diverse talents to advance the St. Patrick School. In my time on the School Commission, we have been involved to finalize a long-range plan, select a new principal, provide input on new curriculum and operational changes, support the accreditation process, help align more closely with the parish and community, develop a facilities plan, review policy, and strengthen the school budget. In the coming years, we can anticipate exciting developments with the school curriculum, continuing strides in academic excellence, completion of the accreditation process, and a refresh to the strategic plan and bylaws. This on top of wonderful ideas and recommendations brought forward every year by the School Commission.
The strength of our committed families and community help us to be the amazing school that we are. It is a special privilege to serve St. Patrick School as a member of the School Commission, and I would like to publically thank my fellow commissioners for their service to the school as well as the many volunteers who have made the school year a productive one.
Chris Kradjan
School Commission President
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Upcoming Events
May 11: Welcome Wednesday 9-11 AM
May 12: Living Rosary
May 13: Faculty/8th grade Volleyball,
Girl Scout Project Free Dress
May 18: ASB Elections
May 19: All School Mass - Holy Spirit
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Spring Musical
Saint Patrick School Drama Dept
presents their Spring Musical
BUGSY MALONE!
Dozens of Saint Pat's student actors and crew members, led by a team of adult designers and Bellarmine Drama Student Interns, have combined forces to present the fantastically-fun, approved-for-all-ages musical BUGSY MALONE for three performances only: May 20 and 21 at 7 pm; May 22 at 2 pm.
All performances will take place at Bellarmine Preparatory School (McAstocker Theatre)
IT'S A COSTUME PARTY!
All audience members - young AND old - are invited to come dressed as Wise Guys and Flappers and share in the fun of BUGSY MALONE, the hilarious spoof of 1920s Prohibition-era speakeasies and gangsters. (All violin cases will be inspected at the door.)
Based on the 1976 film starring the very young Scott Baio and Jodie Foster, with music written by Paul Williams of The Muppet Movie fame, two gangs comprised completely of children, square off in a 1920's rivalry of Capone-ian standards. Dandy Dan's gang has gotten the upper hand since obtaining the "splurge" gun and now Fat Sam and his bumbling buffoons are in real trouble! Bugsy Malone, a one-time boxer, is thrust not-so-willingly into the gangster limelight, when he becomes the last chance that Fat Sam's gang has of surviving. But all Bugsy really wants to do is spend time with his new love Blousey, and that just ain't in the cards for our hero.
May 20-22, 2016
McAstocker Theater
Bellarmine Preparatory School
2300 S Washington
Tacoma, WA 98405
Friday & Saturday 7 pm | Sunday 2 pm
$10 Students (K and up)
FREE Pre-K and younger (lap seating only)
Tickets purchased at the door (Cash or check only):
$15 Adults
$12 Students
ALL SEATS ARE ASSIGNED. Purchase in advance for best seat selection.
The Box Office will open one hour prior to all performances for tickets sales at the door.
Seating will begin 30 minutes before the show.
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Girl Scout Free Dress 5/13 by Donation
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Community Ministry
The Question of the Week is:
Why do we need the Holy Spirit in our lives?
Join us for Living Rosary on May 12 at 8:45 in the Gym.
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Welcome Wednesday
Please spread the word!
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Vacation Bible School
The Mad Scientists are at it again. Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a collaboration between Saint Patrick Catholic Church and St. Charles Borromeo Parish.
Send your Young Scientist in Training to SonSpark Labs VBS, 9 A.M. - 12 P.M., June 27 - July 1, 2016 at St. Charles Borromeo. The parishes alternate the location of the program. The 2017 VBS program will be at Saint Patrick Catholic Church.
How Do I Reserve A Seat at the Lab?
SonSparks Lab Needs You
The Mad Scientists need Scientist Assistants to asisst in the SonSpark Lab. Mad Scientists with labs full of Young Scientists in Training need Scientist Assistants- lots of them. Join the SonSpark Lab team and help us form Young Scientists in Training into future Mad Scientists.
If you are interested in serving as a Scientist Assistant (volunteering), complete the
Learn More
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CYO
Cross Country
Our Cross Country program will start in August before school gets underway. Our head coach is Megan Miller. Our lead running coaches are Isabella Webb for the Pre-K and kindergarten, Katie Ecklund for the 1st and 2nd grades, and Jeremy Krakosky for the 4th-6th grades.
We need a lead running coach for the 7th and 8th grade runners.
If you want to help out or take on the job of lead running coach for the 7th and 8th grade team, please contact our athletic director atcyoathletics@saintpats.org.
We will have more details in the Blarney over the last few weeks of school, but if you have questions, please contact the athletic director.
Basketball and Volleyball
We hope to have some summer training at St. Pats. We are currently getting our schedule together and will let you know as soon as we have a plan.
We also encourage our athletes to participate in camps this summer. Bellarmine Prep High School has great sports camps. Please check them out on their website, bellarmineprep.org. If you need help finding other camps, please contact the athletic director.
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From the Lunchroom
If your child currently owes money for hot lunch, please send in your payment. We appreciate your help in clearing the books before the end of the school year.
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Grounds Work
A grounds work party to conquer the weeds and do some pruning and trimming is scheduled for 9 A. M. - 4 P.M. on May 14, 2016, at Saint Patrick Catholic School.
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Commitment Hour Reporting
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We would like to thank the families that have submitted their commitment hours for the 2015/16 school year.
If you have not yet reported, or have more hours to add, please make sure to submit them using our online tracking form or by sending an email to: commitmenthours@saintpats.org
Statements will be mailed the first week of June to those families with a balance. Unfulfilled commitment hours will be assessed at $20 per hour, as stated in the Enrollment Agreement. Any questions please contact the school office. Thank you for helping to support the students and faculty of St. Pat's!
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Students of Interest
Don't miss performances by students, Sophia B. Maddy N., and Olivia S. in Tacoma City Ballet's Carmina Burana!Saturday, May 14th and Sunday, May 15thPantages Theaterbroadwaycenter.org for tickets
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From the Parish
Let's pray together at the atrium's annual Rock Blessing & Placement Ceremony in the Parish Center on May 22, 2016 immediately after the 10:30 AM Mass.
Saint Patrick Youth group meets every other Sunday from 4-5:30 PM in the Parish Center. We have fun, great fellowship, games, food, and grow in our faith. Come every time we meet or whenever you can make it. Bring a friend and join us.
Click here for more Parish News
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The mission of St. Patrick Catholic School is to nurture in its students an abiding Catholic faith while pursuing academic excellence and modeling honesty, respect, and service as dynamic members of our world community.
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St. Patrick Catholic School | 1112 N G Street, Tacoma WA 98403 | 253-272-2297
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