HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TO ALL OF OUR FAMILIES!  WE WISH YOU ALL A SAFE AND FUN CELEBRATION OF OUR COUNTRIES INDEPENDENCE.

LEARNING CENTERS – We are pleased to note that the new Learning Centers arrived and we are in the process of wiring them up so they resemble all aspects of a classroom in the school.  This includes all the technology, the phone system, the fire and safety system and procedures, the heating and air conditioning, and all the other school supplies and equipment needed.  These two Learning Centers will be used by our 6th, 7th and 8th grade students and their teachers and they will be used by other members of the parish as meeting rooms.  Also, we want to offer a big note of appreciation to McArdle Grading Company for donating all the work by taking down the trees and moving the dirt for the Learning Centers and the north road.

NORTH ROAD – Progress continues to be made as F and B Contractors work with the intention of completing the road to our north well before school starts.  This road will not only help alleviate traffic problems but it will also give us 18 more parking spaces.

NEW TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR HIRED- Anthony Mitchell has been hired as our new full time Technology Coordinator. He is a recent graduate of Bellevue University with a BS in Computer Information Systems with a focus in Networking. Hailing from Honolulu, Hawaii, he comes to us from a military family that has spent time in Nevada, Nebraska, Texas, and Hawaii. With coursework in Cisco networking technologies, system analysis and design, management and maintenance of Windows operating systems, and information security; he will surely be an asset to our school’s rapidly improving technological presence and capabilities. He genuinely understands the connection between technology and education and the frustration that can arise from it when it is poorly presented, implemented, and maintained. He is committed to his profession so that the teacher’s and staff here at St. Patrick’s can concentrate on their professions as exceptional educators.

NEW TEACHER ASSISTANTS HIRED – One of the major reasons our teachers are so successful in the classroom is the great help and support they get from our awesome teacher assistants.  Once again, God has blessed us with more great assistants who will new to our staff for the 2007-08 school year.

• LISA HANUS – Mrs. Hanus and her family have been part of St. Patrick’s School since it began.  She volunteered in many ways such as the auction, Home and School committee chair, and the school office.  Lisa will be a teacher assistant in 2nd grade.
• JAN MILONE – Mrs. Milone will be new to our St. Patrick’s parish family.  She comes to us with several years of experience working with children.  Mrs. Milone will be working with our 5th thru 8th grade students
• JONI POWERS – Mrs. Powers and her family have been a part of St. Patrick’s for several years.  Mrs. Powers has several years of experience working with children of all ages and she has a degree in early childhood education.  She will be a wonderful asset as she works with the Kindergartners in Mrs. Obenauer’s classroom.
• TERI FISHER – Mrs. Fisher and her family have been members of our St. Patrick’s family now for several years.  She has been subbing in multiple classrooms as a teacher assistant.  Mrs. Fisher will be bringing her multiple talents to our preschool room as she will work with Mrs. Anderson and all of those wonderful little preschool children.
• MELISSA SEPPALA – Mrs. Seppala and her family will be new our St. Patrick’s community.  She has been working with children in a variety of past situations.  She has a bachelor’s degree in education and will be a tremendous asset to St. Patrick’s school as will be assisting with the first grade reading groups as well as assisting the 6th, 7th, and 8th students in their classrooms.
• COLLEEN STARMAN – Colleen has been working in a neighboring school doing multiple tasks to assist in the classroom and in the school building.  Her children started attending St. Patrick’s last spring.  Mrs. Starman’s multiple talents and experiences will be a great assist to Mrs. Anielak and all of our students in the recourse/TEAM program.
• AMY TURNER – Mrs. Turner is no stranger to St. Patrick’s as she will be bringing her multiple talents and experiences of working with young children to our school.  Mrs. Turner will be working with Mrs. Anderson and all the children in our Tuesday/Thursday preschool program.

EXTENDED CARE ASSISTANT POSITION OPEN – Our Extended Care Director, Dana Gerten, is seeking an assistant who is passionate about working with children.  The program runs everyday that school is in session and some of the in-service days.  The program’s morning hours are from 6:30 to 8:10 and the afternoon hours are from 3:15 to 6:00.  If you are interested in this position, please send your letter of application and resume to Mr. Ridder at ridderd@stpatselkhorn.org.

FIREWORKS FOR SALE

St. Patrick’s Men’s Club is once again selling fireworks for you and your family.  The fireworks stand is located in the parking lot of the old Harr’s Restaurant in Waterloo.  This location is easy to find as it sits to the southwest of the water tower in Waterloo.  We will help you with directions as we ask you to follow the signs that have a shamrock on them, this will lead you to the storage and sales facilities that will also feature shamrocks all over it.  The fireworks stand will be open everyday through July the 4th and the men’s club will be their to sell you fireworks 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and they will close at 8:00 PM on July the 4th.  Please bring along this note to receive your 10% discount on your purchase. 

Thanks again for your continued support of the St. Patrick’s Men’s Club fundraising events.  The Men’s Club continues to provide the school and parish with a tremendous amount of support each year.  They have provided the school with several thousand’s of dollars each year to support our tuition assistance program and they have provided for most of the equipment and furnishings in each four classrooms.  The funds from this fundraiser have also provided the parish and church with several necessities throughout the years.  The only way this can

continue is if you and your family/neighbors/friends all go to the

St. Pat’s fireworks stand in Waterloo to get your yearly fireworks fix.  Thank you for your continued support of St. Patrick’s parish and all of its organizations.

SUMMER TECHNOLOGY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - The Technology Department at St. Patrick’s is looking for a few good volunteers to help with data entry this summer.  Data needs to be entered into Accelerated Reader, Edline, Grade Quick, Keyboarding for Kids, and a few more programs.    Good typing skills and attention to detail are a must.  The hours are flexible and can be worked to fit your schedule.  If you are interested, please contact Don Ridder at ridderd@stpatselkhorn.org or jrombalski@stpatselkhorn.org.

CALENDAR REMINDERS-The Kindergarten Social will be held on Sunday, August 5th from 4-6pm in the Preschool parking lot.  The rest of the school is invited to a “Back to School Social” on Wednesday, August 8th from 6-8 in the preschool parking lot.  On that evening class lists will be posted and students will be able to see which teacher they will have for the upcoming year. Also, the first day of school is Wednesday, August 15th for the K-8th graders.

HEALTH EXAMS – Any students entering the 7th grade, kindergarten or coming from out-of-state and starting school this fall in Nebraska MUST have a health exam before entering school August 15th.  Please make your appointments and return health forms to school before August 15th.  Forms are available in the school office. You can email any questions to our school nurse, Cathy Friedt, at cfriedt@stpatselkhorn.org. 

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS – are available on the website at:   http://www.stpatselkhorn.org/school

SCRIP INFORMATION- The first year of Tuition Reimbursement has been a success!  For those persons who participated you will have received or will be receiving an email letting you know your individual amount that will be reimbursed on the August Tuition Statement.  The new year has begun and any purchases made during the summer will go towards your purchase total for 2007-2008 school year.  Thanks again for supporting the SCRIP program!

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

THE CAMPAIGN AS OF THURSDAY, JUNE 28TH REACHED $1.7 MILLION.  KEEP THOSE CARDS COMING!  NICE JOB EVERYONE!

COME JOIN THE FUN! - It’s the 7th Annual St. Patrick’s Golf Outing benefiting the St. Patrick’s Building Fund.  Get a foursome together or join in yourself and meet some new people.  Join us on Friday, August 10th at Tiburon Golf Course from noon until?  The cost to play is $100 per person or $400 per team.  This registration fee includes golf, cart, prizes and dinner following the tournament.  Click on the link for the entry form or call John Dunn at 289-1890 with questions.

ST. PATRICK’S GOLF OUTING REGISTRATION FORM

Principal’s Notes Deadline

Please submit all items/information in final form for Principal’s Notes

by Tuesday, 8:00am to the school office or email to

ridderd@stpatselkhorn.org or kmoritz@stpatselkhorn.org

Archived Principal Notes