Thursday, November 30, 2017
NEWSLETTER
FEATURES
VERACROSS PARENT PORTAL OFFERS A SINGLE PLACE FOR YOUR SCHOOL INFORMATION
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St. Patrick's will shift to a new school information system called Veracross beginning in December and will phase out MyBackPack and Senior Systems early next year. We need families to log in to Veracross as soon as possible once they receive their credentials by email on Monday, December 4.
#GIVINGTUESDAY 2017 A SMASHING SUCCESS!
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St. Patrick's received an amazing outpouring of support on #GivingTuesday, more than tripling our $33,000 match in gifts and pledges made yesterday to raise a total of $140,000 for the Day School's Annual Fund! We are moved by, inspired by, and incredibly grateful for the generosity of our matching-gift donor and the generosity of the many givers who have invested in our students and faculty, not only on #GivingTuesday but every day. If you are inspired to keep the momentum going, please make your gift or pledge to the Annual Fund now at www.stpatsdc.org/donate
AS HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR THE DAY, GRADE 3 STUDENT JOSLIN HAYMAN DECLARES MISMATCH DAY FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8
Introducing Joslin Hayman, Head of School for the Day!
UPPER SCHOOL MUSICAL ENSEMBLES PRESENT ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT
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Noel, Noel! Come get into the spirit of the season and join us for our Holiday Concert next Thursday, December 7, at 7:00 pm in the Nave. This will be the largest group of performing musicians yet!
GIFTS FOR GOOD IS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
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Gifts for Good is St. Patrick's annual alternative holiday gift fair, a reflection of our commitment to serving local and global communities. Students, teachers, and parents work together, in the true spirit of the holidays, to offer token gifts in exchange for donations to organizations or causes that are important to them. This year's event will take place Saturday, December 9, from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm in the Gymnasium and Performance Center. All are welcome!
TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPECIAL-CONSIDERATION APPLICANTS DUE TOMORROW
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Teacher recommendations for Nursery and PK special-consideration admission applicants are due in the Admission Office by tomorrow, Friday, December 1.
ALL SCHOOL NEWS
GRAB YOUR PARTNER! COMMUNITY HOEDOWN SET FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6
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Time to put on your dancing shoes and get ready to do-si-do!
COFFEE & CONVERSATION TOMORROW, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1
Please join your fellow parents for a hot cup of specialty coffee and some great conversation in the Great Hall tomorrow, December 1 at 8:15 am. This is the third in a monthly series offered by St. Patrick's to give parents an opportunity to connect and converse. Questions? Please contact Elizabeth Owens at OwensE@stpatsdc.org or 202-342-7007.
SERVICE PROJECTS MAKE GP&SFVD EVEN MORE SPECIAL DURING THIS TIME OF THANKSGIVING
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Students and their special friends work on service projects during Grandparents & Special Friends Visiting Day.
CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK DRIVE A HUGE SUCCESS
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On behalf of the combined Grades 6 and 8 Community Service Clubs, we would like to thank you all for making this year's food drive benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) the largest ever in our five-year history. Last Tuesday, our Maintenance Department transported more than 1,732 pounds of food to CAFB.
NORTHWEST CURRENT DISPATCHES: CHEMISTRY PROJECT GOES PLATINUM
Throughout the school year, the local newspaper Northwest Current publishes a "School Dispatches" section featuring student-written updates from local elementary, middle, and high schools. St. Patrick's students have participated in the past, and this year we will post regularly. This week the paper featured a dispatch from Grade 8 student Sander Rodman describing his chemistry project on platinum. Keep your eye out for these pieces in the Northwest Current! To download a copy, visit https://currentnewspapers.com/school-dispatches-nov-22-2017/
THIS WEEK IN THE LIBRARY - American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
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"Between individuals, as between nations, peace means respect for the rights of others." Benito Juarez, Zapoteca (1806-1872) Learn more and explore exhibits and events at the National Museum of the American Indian. https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/
NEWS BY DIVISION
UPCOMING NURSERY SCHOOL DATES TO NOTE: DECEMBER
Friday, December 8 – Nursery School Parent Coffee – 8:45 am Saturday, December 9 - Gifts for Good - 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Monday, December 11 – 16th Annual Parents of Black Students Association (PBSA) Holiday Potluck – 5:30 – 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 20 - Christmas Pageants - Grade 8/Nursery/Kindergarten - 9:30 am; Christmas Holiday Begins
PARENTS ASSOCIATION AND COMMUNITY NEWS
HOLIDAY GREENS ARE HERE!
Please stop by the upper garage below the Gymnasium and Performance Center to pick up your pre-ordered greens. If possible, please try to avoid coming during carpool. Greens will be available for pick up through Gifts for Good (Saturday, December 9), but we strongly encourage you to pick up before then. Thank you for supporting the Parents Association!
THANK YOU GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS VISITING DAY VOLUNTEERS
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Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who helped ensure this year's Grandparents & Special Friends Visiting Day was such a success! Whether you were taking photos at photo stations, helping in the classroom, working on one of our service projects, or checking guests in at the registration tables, we could not have done it without you!
HOLIDAY ONLINE AUCTION OPENS DECEMBER 1
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Rev your engines and mark your calendar for THIS FRIDAY to kick off your holiday shopping with our Holiday Online Auction in support of our Financial Aid Program.
BENEFIT CONCERT FOR S.O.M.E. – SOUNDS OF STRINGS
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Music for Food: Music to the ears, food to the table. Please join us for a benefit concert, this Sunday, December 3, at 4:00 pm in the Nave of St. Patrick's Episcopal Church.
. SECOND LOOK
GRADE 5 PARENTS: SAVE THE DATE FOR A MacARTHUR CAMPUS ORIENTATION COFFEE
Please join us on Tuesday, December 12, at 8:15 am for a coffee orienting you to the MacArthur Campus experience. The program will include a presentation from a panel of faculty, an administrator, and students; a tour of the facility; and a question-and-answer session. More detailed information will follow in a dedicated email to Grade 5 parents. Parents at other grade levels who are interested in learning about the program should reach out directly to Dan Spector, Assistant Head of School/Head of Upper School.
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH PBSA
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The 16th Annual Parents of Black Students Association (PBSA) Holiday Potluck will be held on Monday, December 11, at 5:30 pm in the Gymnasium and Performance Center. This event is open to the entire St. Patrick's community. Come celebrate family and community with us. Enjoy great food, conversation, and some fun surprises.
HEALTH OFFICE NOTICE
'Tis the season to be healthy: Please let the Health Office know by emailing nurses@stpatsdc.org or calling 202-342-2820 if you have a child out with an illness that may have been contagious or that requires medication to be administered during school hours. This information helps us monitor cases of contagious illnesses so that we are able to alert parents when clusters occur. Happy Holidays from the Health Office!
BOOK DRIVE: SHARE THE JOY OF READING
BOOK DRIVE: SHARE THE JOY OF READING Help your child's old favorite books find a new home! Donate new or gently-used children's books for the benefit of various organizations, including Reading Partners, the Bishop Walker School for Boys, and Bridges Public Charter School. A collection bin will be available in the gymnasium during Gifts for Good (Saturday, December 9) and in the main Day School entrance until December 20. Want to donate after December 20? Contact Ann Rakestraw (ann.h.rakestraw@verizon.com) to arrange a pick up. Thank you!
THE BOWEN CENTER LECTURES – ADOLESCENCE
Thursday, December 7, at 7:30 pm - Navigating the Waters of Adolescence – Moving from Surviving to Thriving in the Education Experience. Please join Amie Post as she speaks on the challenges of adolescence.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
IT'S A BOY!
Leah Corradi (MacArthur Campus Learning Specialist/Director of Writing & Learning Center) and husband Jesse welcomed Luca Kaplan Corradi on November 21 at 6 lbs. 13 oz.
LUNCH MENUS
GO WOLFHOUNDS!
Monday - December 11, 2017
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Landon School
Tuesday - December 12, 2017
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sheridan School
Wednesday - December 13, 2017
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
St. Patrick's
CALENDAR
November - 2017
December - 2017
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St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
4700 Whitehaven Parkway, NW • Washington, DC 20007-1598 • 202-342-2805