Be an Artist with Mrs. Haugen Over Christmas Break!

Make it, Take it, Give it

Family Craft Nights @the Kroc!

Monday, Dec. 19 - Friday, Dec.23

6:45 PM -7:45 PM

Members-$1 per child    Non-Members=$2 per child

All ages welcome-families encouraged to participate together

Monday, December 19

*Wrapping Paper*

Tuesday, December 20

*Christmas cards*

Wednesday, December 21

*ornament*

Thursday, December 22

*Photo Frame*

Friday, December 23

*2012 calendar*

Our Student Athletes

St. Patrick Athletics- Basketball

Basketball season is officially underway!  All three of out teams opened up their respective season's last Saturday with a win and a couple of losses. 

The 7th/8th Grade Girls team won a nail biter against SJV winning by two points.  Val Stoffer, head coach, thought the girls played with energy, passion and discipline.  She was very proud of the effort and looks forward to improving each week.

The 5th/6th Grade Girls lost a close one to Grand Rapids Christian 19-14.  Jill Blattner, head coach, mentioned the girls played outstanding.  They were taking good shots, hustling for rebounds and most importantly having fun!  Maura Fitzpatrick and Bethany Blattner led the way with 6 points and 4 points respectively.  Bethany and Annie Brooks led the team in rebounding.

The 5th/6th Grade Boys played with energy and enthusiasm but an older more experienced GRC team, comprised of mostly 6th graders, were just a bit too much.  Marty Lang, head coach, was very proud of the boys.  They played well, hustled and kept their focus.  He looks forward to seeing the kids improve each week!

A big congratulations to all our student-athletes for representing St. Patrick's!  Good luck to all next week.

Breakfast with Saint Nick

Breakfast with St. Nick was a hit again this year. Our 8th grade students served the breakfast and worked hard together for the duration of the event. In return for their service, our Knights of Columbus made a generous donation to their trip. Thank you to the Knights, the 8th grade servers and Saint Patrick PTO for leading the events to make St. Nick's day a success.


A special thanks to Andrea Gasper from our PTO committee for committing her time and talents for our children.

Students in Mrs. Leckenby's first and second grade classroom use their new interactive whiteboard to enhance their learning on a daily basis. Mrs. Leckenby uses the board everyday to supplement a variety of lessons that she delivers to her students. Above are pictures of her students using the board to solve mathematical equations and to identify services that people provide in the community.

Saint Pat's is fortunate to have an additional three interactive whiteboards donated. We are working on getting these gifts installed and running for the new year!

Ongoing Service for the Community

Brendan Lally and his fellow students took part in collecting yarn for the Santa Claus Girls to knit hats, mittens and scarves for needy children. Brendan is one of many proud and dedicated students to participate in various service projects for our surrounding community.

Way to go Brendan!