It's Wednesday of Virtual Learning which means it's time for Faith Talks with Father Matthew!  

Good Morning St. Patrick Families!
Have you noticed that there is a unusual amount of laundry at your house for people who don't really go anywhere?  Or is that just me?  I just feel like....who is wearing all of these clothes?  Maybe that's just what's happening at my house.  :)
Important Info for Today:
*  Check out today's Morning Message here:  April 21
*  You can find the Learning Portal here:  Learning Portal
*  There is a Middle School Virtual Lunch today at 11:30.  I will send you a separate link. 
*  Does your family want to become  Angels in Action?  Angels in Action will be partnered with some of our St. Patrick senior citizens, and you can send them a nice card, give them a call, or find another way to check in with them.  If you'd like to be connected with someone, please click here:  Angels in Action
Have a great day!

We are ready for another great week of Virtual Learning!  :)  

Important Information for Today:
*  Today we will have a LIVE Morning Message!  You will receive a separate email with information to access this.
*  You can access the learning portal here:  Learning Portal
*  Check the Learning Portal for information on our Virtual Talent Show!
*  Check the Learning Portal for information on how your family can be Angels in Action!
I hope you have a great day!
Kaci Monaghan
Principal
St. Patrick School

Good Morning St. Patrick Families,
I hope you were able to get out and enjoy the sunshine yesterday.  Right now, I take advantage of every second of sunshine I can get!
Important Reminders for Today:
*  Virtual Spirit Day #3 - Read with your pet (send your pictures to me at kmonaghan@stpatrickkc.com)
*  You can find the Learning Portal here:  Learning Portal
*  You can find today's morning message here:  April 16
*  Virtual Lunch for 5th Grade today at 11:30am (I will send you a private email with a link!)
I hope you have a great day!
Kaci Monaghan
Principal
St. Patrick School

Good Morning St. Patrick families,

Thank you to everyone who sent in your Spirit Day pictures and Invention pictures and videos yesterday.  It's so much fun to see the kids staying connected while we are apart.  I know it can be burdensome to add on anything extra, though, so please don't ever feel overwhelmed or as if this is an obligation.  Virtual Spirit Week is only for fun....so if it isn't fun for you, please don't feel like you have to do it! 

Important Information for This Week:
*  Today is Virtual Spirit Day #2:  Pajamas Day!  Send in your pictures of Virtual Learning in your PJ's.  I will post an activity for you to try today at noon!
*  You can find the Learning Portal here:  www.smore.com/4cj58
*  View the Morning Message for Today here:  youtu.be/-xzlKcbWtf8
* Thursday - 5th Grade Virtual Lunch at 11:30am.  I will email you a private link Thursday morning!
*  Friday - 4th Grade Virtual Lunch at 11:30am.  I will email you a private link Friday morning.
*  You will find PE, Music, Art, and Counseling class resources on the Learning Portal (scroll all the way down).  I encourage you to have your child join these classes and try out some of the fun filled activities these teachers have worked hard to put together for you!

Have a great day!
Kaci Monaghan
Principal
St. Patrick School

Please see the link below for information on our home based learning plan!  Remember, do the best you can -- but don't stress.  We will get through this together!

**Please come only during your scheduled time to avoid as much confusion as possible. 

Abella - Ehrlich        10:00-10:30
Fiest - Hyland        10:30-11:00
Ivanko - Luvaas-Lily        11:00-11:30
Mall - Nelson            11:30-12:00
Nguyen - Pritchard        12:00-12:30
Richards - Tran        12:30-1:00
Vides - Ziegler        1:00-1:30
    
Directions for Pick-Up
 

• Students are asked to stay home.  Parents will remove all personal items from lockers/desks/coat racks at this time so that everything can go home to be cleaned. Teachers will send home only the textbooks and class work that is needed at this time, so not all textbooks will be going home.  Some students' supplies will be labeled outside of the student classroom and ready for pick up.  
  
• If your child does not have access to a laptop or tablet and home and NEEDS one, please email me at: kmonaghan@stpatrickkc.com prior to Sunday and I will have one available for you to check out.  This should only be on a NEED basis and only for students in grades 3-8.
  
• If families cannot make this pick up time, you are asked to email me at kmonaghan@stpatrickkc.com  to set up an alternative pick up time.
  
• Each family is asked to bring a recycle/paper bag (or other type of bag) to place student items in during pick-up time.  For families with more than one student, the parent is asked to bring multiple bags.  
  
• 2020-2021 Registration (yes -  I know it’s a horrible time to talk about this) can be dropped off at this time as well.  You will still receive the Early Bird Discount if you pay in full at this time.  
  

    


The following methods of communication will begin Sunday night (March 22) at 5:00pm.

•  A newsletter will be sent out to all families.  The newsletter will provide links to information from individual classroom teachers.  This newsletter will also give you links to free online learning opportunities that you can use to provide enrichment to your student if needed.
  
• A Google Form link will be provided to you on Friday, March 27. This form will ask you for feedback on the at home learning plan.  The information gathered will guide us in our planning for the following week.  
  

I do ask that during this home-bound learning time, when stresses are high and frustrations are bound to happen, you refrain from negative talk about any teachers, class work (or school in general) in person or on social media sites.  I can assure you, our teachers are working hard (over their Spring Break) to prepare for this, but teaching in a classroom and teaching “online” are two completely different things. Our teachers are comfortable creating hands-on, engaging lessons in the classroom, and are now trying to figure out how to create those virtually.  They are also keeping in mind that parents who are at home will most likely be working and unable to sit at the table helping children with work. Therefore, they are trying to balance keeping students learning and moving forward, without overloading parents and creating any more stress than they already have.  

If your child is struggling with something, the teacher will give you ways you can reach out to him/her throughout the day.  You can also reach out to me any time at kmonaghan@stpatrickkc.com and I will do what I can to help.  We are all in this together and will do what we can to make this work.  We ask that you remain positive, understanding, and join us in our efforts to keep students’ minds active by practicing the skills they are used to doing every day in the classroom. 

Remember, our children are watching us during this stressful time.  They are learning how to respond to challenges by observing how the adults in their lives respond.  Let’s teach them to respond with a level head, reason, and compassion for those less fortunate. In the end, if your family is safe and healthy, that’s all that really matters.  

Thank You,
Kaci Monaghan
Principal
St. Patrick School



*** We realize the financial burden many of our families are experiencing right.  If your family is in need of food, hygiene items, or baby items, please fill out the form below.   I will set up a special pick-up time on Sunday for you to pick up these necessary items. We will get through this together!

St. Patrick Need Request Form:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM92GSlghgXUG7gY-u-xQYAmglGOaMJK2SuJESlvD38zQp1Q/viewform?usp=sf_link


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