Thursday, January 25, 2018
NEWSLETTER
FEATURES
COVERAGE OF ST. PATRICK'S WINS NATIONAL MEDIA AWARDS
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The National Association of Hispanic Publications recently recognized an article about diversity and inclusion at St. Patrick's and awarded gold to another article written by Grade 8 student Margaret Guilarte-Silva. Margaret's award originated in the "Humans of St. Patrick's" project she did in the Rev. Katie Solter's Grade 7 religion class.
CAKE RAFFLE - YUM, YUM, AND YUMMIER!
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"Stressed spelled backwards is 'desserts.' Coincidence? I think not!" - Author Unknown Tickets for the famous Grade 6 Cake Raffle, taking place on Friday, February 16, are now on sale! As always, the event promises to reverse stress at St. Patrick's with chances to win more than 300 fabulous cakes, including the highly sought-after Teacher Cakes!
HEALTH OFFICE NOTES - IMPORTANT FLU INFORMATION TO REVIEW
This year's influenza virus is a particularly strong one that has become widespread across the country. Thankfully thus far we have not seen many cases within our St. Patrick's community. Even so, we have several months of "flu season" remaining and want to do our best to prevent the spread.
"AT THE TABLE WITH DR. KING" COMES TO ST. PATRICK'S
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Thanks to a generous grant from the Parents Association, students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 participated in a multimedia performance about the Civil Rights Movement and the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
AUCTION TO BENEFIT FINANCIAL AID – TIME TO KICK THE TIRES AND GET READY TO REV YOUR ENGINES
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Join Our Auction Racing Team! While the Auction to Benefit Financial Aid is Saturday, March 3, there is plenty to do now to support the Auction and financial aid at St. Patrick's. Become a Patron, donate a prize or a sign-up party, become a sponsor, sign up for a party, or volunteer to help!
2018-2019 REENROLLMENT CONTRACTS AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW, DUE FEBRUARY 9
Reenrollment contracts for the 2018-2019 school year are now available in Veracross.
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ALL SCHOOL NEWS
IT'S TIME FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S SOUP-ER BOWL!
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Will the New England Patriots or the Philadelphia Eagles be the winner of our SOUP-er Bowl?
THIS WEEK IN THE LIBRARY - Community Service and Engagement
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"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples." ― Mother Teresa Click here to find community service opportunities. https://www.nationalservice.gov/serve/search
SUMMER AT ST. PATRICK'S ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN
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This summer, we are pleased to host Summer at St. Patrick's at our new building at 4590 MacArthur Boulevard, NW. This newly built-out facility has become an exciting location for teaching and learning. We will undergo significant construction on our Whitehaven Campus in the summer of 2018, so we have decided to offer our most popular programs, along with some exciting new ones, at the MacArthur Campus.
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NEWS BY DIVISION
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MacARTHUR CAMPUS HERITAGE SPEAKERS TO ATTEND ON YOUR FEET! AT THE KENNEDY CENTER
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Today—Thursday, January 25—our Grades 6 to 8 Heritage Spanish Speakers will attend a performance of On Your Feet! at the Kennedy Center.
WOLFHOUND WATCH
JV TEAMS THRILL, BOYS IN DOUBLE OVERTIME
JV basketball teams find success on the hardwood.
PARENTS ASSOCIATION AND COMMUNITY NEWS
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COFFEE & CONVERSATION: TOMORROW MORNING!
Come and enjoy a barista-created speciality coffee in the Great Hall. All are welcome to this purely social morning klatsch! Park and come in to grab a coffee, or stay to meet some new friends. Find out more about the Auction and other events. Ask a veteran parent a question that's been on your mind.
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT TOMORROW—FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 6:00-8:00 PM
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Across, up-down, or diagonal, it's time for Bingo!
OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT ST. PATRICK'S YOU'RE SURE TO LIKE!
Earn money for our school while you're shopping!
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ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH CHILI DINNER AND GAME NIGHT ON SUNDAY EVENING
St. Patrick's Church will host a chili dinner and game night on Sunday, January 28, at 5:00 pm in the Great Hall. All are welcome! We'll have a variety of games for different age and skill levels, so bring all the children to play and let someone else cook dinner!
. SECOND LOOK
ST. PATRICK'S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL SUPPORTS MIRIAM'S KITCHEN'S WORK WITH HOMELESS
There are more than 7,500 people who are homeless in the District on any given night. Of those, nearly 2,000 are considered chronically homeless—meaning they have been homeless for years or repeatedly and are living with chronic health issues. Miriam's Kitchen is committed to ending chronic homelessness in D.C. by creating meaningful connections with homeless individuals, connecting them to permanent supportive housing, and ensuring that they have the necessary support to remain in housing. They advocate for permanent supportive housing as a long-term solution, while meeting short-term needs by providing healthy meals and high-quality social services to more than 4,300 chronically homeless individuals each year.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH SHOWCASE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1
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On Thursday, February 1, at 6:00 pm, the students of C3 (Culture, Creed, and Community) will present a Black History Month Showcase, marking the sixth year of this special presentation of black history. The entire St. Patrick's community is invited to attend.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
REMAINING ERB TEST DATES
Please consult the schedule below to confirm when your son/daughter is taking the Educational Records Bureau's Comprehensive Testing Program 4 (ERB/CTP 4). The test measures student aptitude and achievement in several verbal and quantitative areas.
LAST CHANCE TO CLAIM LOST AND FOUND ITEMS
A gentle reminder that all unclaimed items will be packed up at the end of the month for donation.
LUNCH MENUS
GO WOLFHOUNDS!
Wednesday - January 31, 2018
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Congressional School
Friday - February 2, 2018
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
St. Patrick's
CALENDAR
January - 2018
February - 2018
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St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
4700 Whitehaven Parkway, NW • Washington, DC 20007-1598 • 202-342-2805