Portland St. Patrick Catholic School

122 West Street, Portland, Michigan 48875 Phone (517) 647-7551 or (877) 405-0841

Located in Portland, Michigan, St. Patrick Catholic School has been educating the minds and spirits of its students for over 100 years.  Our school mission statement is just six words long, but they are powerful words, indeed!   These six words are much more than a slogan---they are a guide for life.  We Pray!  We Learn!  We Achieve!

For more information about our top-rated pre-school through 12th grade programs, please contact the school office at 517-647-7551, e-mail Mr. Randy Hodge at randyhodge@portlandstpats.com or click on any of the links at the left.

 

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Notes & Reflections From Mr. Hodge

The first half of this school year has come to a conclusion at St. Patrick School.  It’s been challenging for our students and staff but it also has been fun and exciting.  I would like to share some of the exciting events or changes which took place throughout the first half of the year.

•    We fielded both a girl’s and a boy’s cross country team for the first time in many years.
•    Students started to use our new instructional computer lab which is equipped with thin client computers.....

(To read the rest of Mr. Hodge's article, or to comment on it.)

 

 

Announcements

 
 
Lots of important information in this weeks issue, including the following important announcements:
  • Please note St. Patrick School will not be in session on Thursday, March 8, 2012. An additional staff development day has been scheduled with Deacon Ralph Poyo while he is here for the Parish Mission. This date was not scheduled on the calendar released at the start of the school year.
  • The open house date for preschool, developmental kindergarten and kindergarten is scheduled for February 28. The DK and kindergarten screening is scheduled for April 19. St. Patrick School will not have DK or kindergarten classes on April 19 due to the screening.
  • On January 30 Portland Public School buses will not be taking our students home at dismissal.  They will be on their exam schedule due to last week’s snow day. You will need to make other arrangements for your students transportation if they normally ride the bus home.
(1/27)  Note to Athletic Association Members
 
Pat Heckman & Pat Russman hung the gym window shades yesterday, so we will not need any help on Saturday, thanks to those who offered to help. 
 
(1/27)  News From PTO
 
The following documents are now online:
Reminder:  The PTO will hold another Gently-Used Uniform Sale during Catholic Schools Week.  Take a look at the current list, or stop in during sale hours to see what we have. 
Location is Room 209, hours of the sale are as follows:
  • Sunday (1/29) 2:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Monday (1/30) 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Tuesday (1/31)  5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Wednesday (2/1) 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Thursday (2/2) 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Sunday (2/5) 10:45am - 12:00pm
  • Or, by appointment.  Arrangements can be made to open the sale as needed during the week.  Contact Tricia at either 517-285-1830 or pabeachnau@gmail.com.
The current list of uniform items is 22 pages long, and the prices are "Rock" bottom!  This is the perfect opportunity to put more stretch into your clothing budget!
 
(1/24)  Athletic Association Meeting This Sunday
 
The February Athletic Association meeting will be held one week early, on January 29, at 6:30 p.m.  New members are always welcome.  Enter the building through the center doors on West Street.  AGENDA FOR FEB MTG.
 
(1/24)  Scrip Alert
 
The Scrip room will be open this Saturday the 28th from 9:00 AM till 11:00 AM.  Enter through the main office doors and turn left.

Around this time of year we get questions about Scrip credits and Meijer credits.  Accrued credits are shown on the tuition statements in fall and spring.  The next postings will appear on the April statements.  In between they just keep adding up.  The old Meijer program sends us rebate amounts each month.  These are added to the individual Scrip credits and are included on the tuition statements.

The older Meijer program rebates 1% of purchases if the buyer uses the Meijer credit card and ½ % with another credit card or cash.  The new Meijer Scrip cards pay back 3% all the time.  We have these in stock.  This week we’ll add $50.00 Meijer cards.  We’ll see how the school family likes these and decide if we need to up that denomination quantity.

Next week I’ll send along year end totals compared to last year.  Keep thinking really big!
 
(1/23)  Meijer---Box Tops Week!
 
 Meijer is having their Box Tops for Education Bonus Box Tops promotion this week beginning today.

When you buy 10 or more Box Tops for Education products you will receive a 70 Bonus Box Tops coupon at checkout.  That's $7.00 plus another $1.00 for the box tops for a total of $8.00 for St. Pat's!!!

Visit boxtops.meijer.com for complete list of participating products before you shop.

Thank you for supporting St. Pat's PTO!
 
(1/23)  Help Needed on Saturday
 
The Athletic Association is looking for help to hang several window shades in the gym on Saturday 1/28/12 at 9:00 am.  The window shades are to help darken the gym for the PTO movie Sunday 1/29/12.  The window shades will be left up and used for future gym activities.
 
We will need some extension ladders, drills,small masonry drill bits and shop vacs.  If you can help, please contact Dan Lawless :  lawlessdd@gmail.com or call 517-641709 or 517-204-9091.

(1/23)  Athletic Association Minutes

The January Athletic Association minutes are now posted.  Please note the date change for our next meeting from Feb 5, 2012 to January 29, 2012 at 6:30pm (enjoy the Catholic Schools Week Breakfast and the Super Bowl!)
 
(1/23)   SCHOOL CANCELED DUE TO ICY BACK ROADS
 
(1/20)  Financial Aid Information
 
Financial aid information for the 2012-13 school year is now available on the admissions page.
 
(1/20)  BLOOD DRIVE JANUARY 30th!

Mark your calendars!  The National Honor Society is hosting another Red Cross Blood Drive on January 30th in the Parish Hall.  For every person donating blood two lives can be saved – so come on out and donate blood and save a life!  Contact Mr. Holman or an NHS member to set up an appointment.

(1/20)  From the Yearbook Staff
 
Dear Senior Student Parents,
            The yearbook staff is asking that you send in three pictures of your child for the yearbook.  We are asking for one formal photo, one informal photo, and one baby photo.  Any hard copy photos sent in will be returned to the student.  We also take digital submissions.     
            For the formal photo we are asking for a school required formal photo.  For the informal photo we are asking for a school appropriate photo.  This photo is usually a casual photo that reflects the person’s personality or interests.  For the baby photo we are asking for any toddler or baby photo of your child.
            We would also like the parents to write a short letter, max 100 words.
            Please send them in as soon as you can.  Thank you!

Holly Wieber
Editor-in-Chief of The Shamrock
 
 
 
(1/16)  Catholic Schools Week Coming Soon!
 
Calendar of Events for Catholic Schools Week---January 29 - February 5. (For your convenience, CSW activities have also been added to the calendar at the left.)
 
(1/16)   Sanchin-Ryu

Sanchin=Ryu at St. Patrick School is resuming classes this week on Wednesday January 18, 2012.

Sanchin-Ryu is a noncompetitive martial art which combines traditional self-defense training with developing leadership training. Physical techniques are simple, easy to learn, and easy to use. The Project Secure Child program is used to help students learn how to handle everyday situations such as: dealing with bullies, stranger-danger, home and internet safety, peer pressure, and conflict resolution. Most importantly: it’s FUN!

  • When: Wednesdays (starting 1/18/12) from 6-7pm
  • Where: Multipurpose Room (enter through the cafeteria doors on the church side of the school)
  • Who (is instructing): Sensei Paul Osbourne (paulosbourne@portlandstpats.com)
  • How (much does it cost): $20 for eight weeks of instruction
  • What (to bring): Appropriate exercise clothing (nothing revealing please) and an open, positive attitude
  • Why (not?): Good question
Come and see what Sanchin-Ryu is like for yourself.
 
(1/14)  PTO Sponsors Free Movie
 
Free Movie from the PTO for all ages as a kick off to Catholic Schools Week.  Jan. 29th at 2pm in the Gym.  Parents can join us in the Parish Hall for meet and mingle, with light refreshments.  We will give another update as we plan. 
 
  •  St. Pat's School welcomes new kindergarten student Landen Ferris.  Landen is the son of Roger and Amanda Ferris.
  • Thank you to Joe and Glory LeDu for donating a microwave oven to the preschool/daycare.
  • Thank you to Fr. Ron Hutchinson, Director of Priestly Vocations for the Diocese of Grand Rapids for serving as guest presider at the school Mass on Wednesday.
  • Congrats to Mr. Al Schrauben for being selected to join the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame.
  • Congrats to Ryan Wilcox for being selected as LSJ Male Athlete of the Week.
  • A new session of Sanchin-Ryu classes will begin on Jan. 18.  Complete information in the newsletter.
(1/13) Breakfast Buffet---February 5
 
The Annual All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet will be held on the final day of Catholic Schools Week, Sunday, February 5.  Please mark the date on your calendar and plan to attend.  Students will bring home packets of tickets today in their Friday folders.  Please do your best to sell as many tickets as possible.
 
(1/11)  Hot Lunch Menus Online
 
Please note the above links to the hot lunch menus, now online for your convenience.
 
(1/11)  PTO Minutes
 
 

(1/10)  Central Montcalm Hosts Dress Exchange

Central Montcalm High School's chapter of the National Honor Society is hosting a dress exchange.  It will be held Saturday January 21st from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the high school.  All dresses will be priced between $5 and $20.  The proceeds will be donated to the Ionia/Montcalm County RAVE women's shelter.  If you would like to donate dresses, please drop them off at St. Patrick's School to Mr. Chuck Holman. 

 

(1/10)  Reminder About Scrap Metal Collection

The Athletic Association will hold a Scrap Metal Drive in the spring.  In the meantime, if you have scrap metal, including old appliances* or junk vehicles, please contact Tony Dixon at 517-204-7381 or Randy Pung at 517-719-4257 to arrange pick up.

 *No freezers or refrigerators unless they have had the freon removed by an authorized technician.

 

(1/10)  Notice of Meeting Changes

 

Please note that two Athletic Association meeting dates will change as follows:

  • The February meeting will be held on January 29
  • The April meeting will be held on March 25
 
(1/6)  School Commission Agenda
 
The next meeting of the School Commission will be held on Tuesday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m.  AGENDA FOR MEETING
 
(1/6)  SAVE $200 on the 2013 German Trip!
 
If you are thinking about going on the 2013 Germany trip, enroll before the 19th of January and get a $200 discount AND lock in the current rate.   (EF Tours has extended the deadline for the $200 discount for our trip). For more information, go to Mr. Holman’s website www.freewebs.com/mrholman.  You can also go to eftours.com and search for our trip using the tour number: 1114235.  My Group Leader number is 758757.  This will give you access to all the information about the trip -- itinerary, costs, tips, reviews, and more.  Hurry and sign up today and save $200!
 
 
(1/6)  K.C. Free Throw Contest
 
Sunday, January 15th from 1-4 at St. Patrick Gym. Boys and Girls 10-14 invited. Any questions call Jon Weller (647-4977) or Steve Goodman (647-7741). Entry is free and forms will be available the day of the event. 
 
 
(1/5)  Changes to Athletic Schedule
 
Please note the following changes to the athletic schedule:  (Changes have been made on the web pages, however changes were not made to the printable schedules, so if you have those, please be sure to note the changes.)
 
  • (Added) Varsity Bowling at Lansing Christian on 1-17-12 at 3:30 p.m. (will take the bus) 
  • (Changed) Freshman Girls Basketball vs. LCC has been changed, no longer on January 17, moved to Monday, January 9 at St. Patrick School, 4:30 p.m. start
  • (Added) 5th Grade Boys Basketball has added a game on Monday, January 16 at St. Mary, Westphalia 5:30 p.m. start (no bus)
  • (Added) 6th Grade Boys Basketball has added a game on Monday, January 16 at St. Mary, Westphalia following the 5th Grade game, approx 6:15 p.m. start (no bus

(1/5) Shamrock Athletes Named to All-Ionia County Teams

(From the Sentinel Standard 12/28) David Simon, Tyler Pung, Paul Pung, Jesse Smith, and Collin Lay Named on 2011 All-Ionia County Football Team

David Simon has been awarded First Team Offense WR, Tyler Pung has been awarded Second Team Offense WR, Paul Pung has been awarded Second Team Offense OL, Jesse Smith has been awarded Second Team Offense OL, and Collin Lay has been awarded Second Team Defense DB for the 2011 All-Ionia County Football Team.  Congratulations David, Tyler, Paul, Jesse, and Collin!

 

(From the Sentinel Standard 12/27) Senior Stephanie Miros and Senior Jalyn Moyer Named on 2011 All-Ionia County Volleyball Team

Stephanie Miros has been awarded First Team Libero and Jalyn Moyer has been awarded an Honorable Mention for the 2011 All-Ionia County Volleyball Team.  Congratulations Stephanie and Jalyn!

 

(1/5)  School Newsletter Online

 

 
(1/4)  Athletic Association Meeting
 

Athletic Association Meeting Sunday 1/8/12 at 6:30 pm in room 216.  Enter through the middle doors along West Street. (AGENDA for JAN MEETING)   New members are always welcome.  Members who attend 8 meetings between August and June will receive a free Family Athletic Pass.

 

 

 

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This Month at St. Pat's

Jan 27

No busing - parent transportation required

10:50 AM Open Campus Lunch for Seniors

4:45 PM Bus Dep to JV and Var BB Games at Bath

6:00 PM JV BB at Bath HS

7:30 PM Var BB at Bath HS

January 29-February 5---Catholic Schools Week

*designates CSW Activity

Jan 28

*HS Winterfest Dance at the Wagon Wheel

Jan 29

2:00-5:00 PM *Uniform Sale

*2:00 PM PTO Movie for Catholic Schools Kick-Off

*2:00 PM PTO Meet & Mingle in Parish Hall

Jan 30

No PM Bus Transportation

*3:00-4:00 PM Uniform Sale

*PTO sponsored breakfast for all students

*Pajama Day for MS & HS

3:30 PM Var Bowling vs. Central Montcalm at Meadow Bowl Lanes

5:30 PM MS GB vs Dansville at SPS

Jan 31

*5:00-7:00 PM Uniform Sale

*Delegation of students attend Mass at Cathedral

*Elem students pray rosary in hall

"All Day Rosary" for MS & HS

"Class Color Day" for MS & HS

9:00 AM Hearing Screening Follow-Up (for students)

10:45 AM PFCU Student Run School Branch

4:45 PM Bus Dep to JV and Var GB Games at Saranac

6:00 PM JV BB vs. Saranac at PMS

6:00 PM JV GB at Saranac HS

7:30 PM Var BB vs. Saranac at PMS

7:30 PM Var GB at Saranac HS

Feb 1

*K-12 Mass - Wear Sunday Best

*Big Rocks/Little Rocks Activity

*3:00-4:00 PM Uniform Sale

4:15 PM Bus Dep to MS GB Game at Potterville

5:30 PM MS GB at Potterville

6:00 PM Sanchin Ryu Class

Feb 2

*Students deliver "Thank You" cards to area businesses

*Popsicles for all students at lunch

"White Out Day" for MS & HS

*5:00-7:00 PM Uniform Sale

2:30 PM Art Club

4:15 PM Bus Dep to JV and Var GB Games at Dansville HS

6:00 PM JV GB at Dansville HS

7:30 PM Var GB at Dansville HS

Feb 3

*Pizza for all at lunch

*Elem movie

*MS & HS bowling

*MS & HS pep assembly

*7:00 PM Evening dance for MS

*Jean/spirit wear day

6:00 PM JV BB vs. Dansville at PMS

7:30 PM Var BB vs. Dansville at PMS

Feb 4

Feb 5

*8:30-11:30 Breakfast Buffet

*9:30 CSW Mass

*10:45-12:00 Open House in School

*10:45-Noon Uniform Sale

Feb 6

4:15 PM Bus Dep to MS GB Game at Laingsburg

5:30 PM MS GB at Laingsburg

Feb 7

10:45 AM PFCU Student Run School Branch

2:30 PM Bus Dep to Var Bowl at Lansing Christian

3:30 PM Var Bowling at Lansing Christian

4:00 PM Freshman GB at Lakewood

6:00 PM JV GB vs. CC-C at PMS

7:30 PM Var GB vs. CC-C at PMS

Feb 8

4:30 PM Bus Dep to JV and Var BB Games at CC-C

5:30 PM MS GB at CC-C

6:00 PM Sanchin Ryu Class

6:00 PM JV BB at CC-C HS

7:30 PM Var BB at CC-C HS

Feb 9

2:30 PM Art Club

4:30 PM Bus Dep to JV and Var GB Games at Laingsburg HS

6:00 PM JV GB at Laingsburg HS

7:30 PM Var GB at Laingsburg HS

Feb 10

6:00 PM JV BB vs. Laingsburg at PMS

7:30 PM Var BB vs. Laingsburg at PMS

Feb 11

Feb 12

Feb 13

3:30 PM Var Bowling vs. P-W at Meadow Bowl Lanes

5:30 PM MS GB vs Fowler at SPS

Feb 14

10:45 AM PFCU Student Run School Branch

Feb 15

5:30 PM MS GB vs P-W at SPS

6:00 PM Sanchin Ryu Class

Feb 16

2:30 PM Art Club

5:30 PM Freshman GB at Eaton Rapids

6:00 PM JV GB vs. Fowler at PMS

7:30 PM Var GB vs. Fowler at PMS

Feb 17

No busing - parent transportation required

5:30 PM Bus Dep to JV and Var BB Games at Fowler

6:00 PM JV BB at Fowler HS

7:30 PM Var BB at Fowler HS

Feb 18

8:30 AM Paper Drive / Pop Can Drive sponsored by the Class of 2014

Feb 19

Feb 20

No School - Mid-Winter Break

2:15 PM Bus Dep to Var Bowl at Central Montcalm

3:30 PM Var Bowling at Central Montcalm

5:30 PM MS GB vs Saranac at SPS

Feb 21

4:45 PM Bus Dep to JV and Var GB Games at Potterville HS

6:00 PM JV GB at Potterville HS

7:30 PM Var GB at Potterville HS

Feb 22

4:45 PM Bus Dep to JV and Var BB Games at Potterville

5:30 PM MS GB at Fulton

6:00 PM JV BB at Potterville HS

7:30 PM Var BB at Potterville HS

Feb 23

8:15 AM MS Retreat Day

2:30 PM Art Club

4:30 PM Freshman GB vs. P-W at SPS

6:00 PM JV GB vs. P-W at SPS

7:30 PM JV BB vs. P-W at SPS

Feb 24

10:50 AM Open Campus Lunch for Seniors

Var Bowling Regionals

6:00 PM Var GB vs. P-W at PMS

7:30 PM Var BB vs. P-W at PMS

Feb 25

Var Bowling Regionals

Feb 26

Feb 27

Feb 28

10:45 AM PFCU Student Run School Branch

6:00 PM JV BB vs. Fulton at PMS

6:30 PM Pre-School / DK / K Open House

7:30 PM Var BB vs. Fulton at PMS

Feb 29

6:00 PM Sanchin Ryu Class




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