St. Patrick School Parent Link
From the Desk of Dr. Lonnie Hughes, Principal
November 5, 2009
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St. Patrick School Parent Link From the Desk of Dr. Lonnie Hughes, Principal |
To our St. Patrick parents:
It goes without saying parents are concerned about the impact of H1N1 and how their school is reacting. First of all, I've asked Kelly Kramerich to be our liaison to the Will County Health Department and to keep us up to date on developments concerning the flu. We have been asked to monitor trends regarding the number of students diagnosed with the H1N1 virus, and to report significant increases. As of this writing, there have been three confirmed H1N1 cases involving St. Patrick students. One of those students has returned to school.
No student with the flu should return to school unless he/she is free of fever without the use of medications for a period of at least 24 hours. Of course, the health department also encourages parents to immunize youngsters as soon as possible. Please check the department's website www.willcountyhealth.org/swineflu for updates as to the availability of vaccine and vaccination clinic schedules.
Here's what we're doing on our end of things:
Our normal procedure is daily sanitization of desks, doorknobs, key boards and other areas where youngsters may have frequent contact. Elementary children are given hand sanitizer when leaving the playground prior to lunch. Junior High students will be provided with sanitized hand wipes shortly. Children are taught the proper method of containing germs when they cough or sneeze. They are also encouraged to wash their hands carefully and frequently.
10/26 to 11/15/09 - Revenues for 8th Grade Class Trip-8th Grade Room Parents We have been ordering from North Country Christmas Greens for almost 20 years. The prices are very reasonable and the products are of good quality. Click on the link below for a printable order form and submit to the office (checks only please - made out to St. Patrick School) by Friday, November 13. You can pick up extra forms in the school lobby. Delivery is expected the weekend of December 5 & 6. Click here for a printable Wreath Order Form
********************************************************************************************************************Order your Thanksgiving dessert by Friday, November 13 (online by Saturday, November 14 at 11 PM) and pick it up on Wednesday, November 18th. See brochure in this newsletter for ways you can support St. Patrick School and earn prizes towards manna cards or tuition.
********************************************************************************************************************11/1 to 11/30/09 - 7th & 8th Grade Room Parents - Pot o' Gold - Revenues for 8th Grade Banquet & Class Trip Rules of the Game: Only 1000 tickets are sold for the month of November. Ticket numbers start at 000 and go to 999. Each ticke is $10 with 31 chances to win - and - you can win multiple times. Contact Maria Renteria for more information.
********************************************************************************************************************Children will have the opportunity to choose their own Christmas gifts for you, friends, family members, etc. at affordable prices in a safe environment. Please check out the flyer below for more details.
********************************************************************************************************************MANNA - What's New?
You can now purchase Visa gift cards in $25, $50 and $100 denominations. $10 Walmart cards will also be available.
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November Events
MARKET DAY - PIE BONUS DAYS  ST. PATRICK'S 8TH GRADE WREATH SALE - Deadline for ordering is Friday Nov. 13   JUNIOR HIGH FALL FESTIVAL DANCE  SANTA'S WORKSHOP  November 7, 2009, Saturday A Night in Tuscany 5:30-11:00 PM November 10, 2009, Tuesday PTO Meeting - 7:00 PM (Faculty Lounge) November 11, Wednesday Veterans Day - NO SCHOOL November 13, Friday End 1st Trimester November 13, Friday Deadline for ordering wreaths November 18, Wednesday Thanksgiving Feast (PS-4th Grades) November 21, Saturday Jr. High Dance November 24, Tuesday EARLY DISMISSAL - 11:30 AM November 24, Tuesday Meitler Meeting on Recommendations - 7-9 PM November 25, Wednesday Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL November 26, Thursday Thanksgiving Day - NO ACHOOL November 27, Friday Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL November 30, Monday Classes Resume December 6, Sunday CCW Arts & Craft Show (Gym) December 6, Sunday Elves Room - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM December 8, Tuesday PTO Meeting - 7:00 PM (Faculty Lounge) December 9, Wednesday Reconciliation & Prayer Service - Gr 3-8 - 8:50 AM December 22, Tuesday Annual Christmas Program - Afternoon/PM December 23, Wednesday Breakfast w/Santa - 10:00 AM - EARLY DISMISSAL January 4, Monday Classes Resume St. Patrick School | 110 Willow Avenue | Joliet | IL | 60436
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