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!
Jan 29-Feb 5 Catholic Schools Week Feb 28, 2012: Open House for Pre-School/DK/K Apr 19, 2012: DK/Kindergarten Screening |
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.)
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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.
- 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.
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!
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!
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!)
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
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
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
- 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.
(1/10) 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
- (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
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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