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    Important Dates & Information

    Island Harvest Hunger Awareness
    March 15th-March 29th
    St. Patrick School is collecting donations for the Island Harvest Hunger Awareness Coin Drive again this year during Lent.  More than 40,000 children go to bed hungry right here on Long Island each night! This is a great opportunity to reach out to others as Jesus has taught us and help feed those who are in need. Each classroom has a bucket to collect donations. Thank you for your generosity! 
    

    SPS EASTER MASS-
    LIVESTREAM

    Monday, March 29th - 9:15AM
    Hosted by 2nd Grade
    
    
    Scholastic Book Fair

    Monday, March 29th
    Students will have an opportunity to shop for books at the annual Scholastic Book Fair.

    

    I-READY

    SPS is using the i-Ready Diagnostic adaptive assessment program to identify the academic strengths and weaknesses and opportunities for growth of each student. Individual i-Ready reports were sent home in November. 7th and 8th graders will be working on i-Ready during Study Skills periods. Please see the i-Ready Parent information slideshow attached below for more information. The PDF version of the parent slide show is also posted on Google Classroom. Our second diagnostic testing will take place during the first two weeks of March.

     

     

    BUS TRANSPORTATION FORMS DUE BACK TO YOUR HOME DISTRICT
    Wednesday, March 24
    To ensure bus transportation for your child for the next school year, you will need to complete the transportation form and return it to your home school district. The non-public school transportation forms are available on each school district's website. Thank you!

    Covid Screening Survey

    As per NYS guidelines, parents will be required to complete a short Covid Screening survey for their child each day by 8AM please. This survey will be completed on a new App called PickUp Patrol. This App will also be used for parents to alert the school of any change to their child’s dismissal. 

    Student Absences
    It is necessary for any child who stays home from school or is sent home from school with any of the symptoms consistent with a COVID-19 infection to remain home until there is a clearance note signed by a doctor.  Please see the "Medical Clearance Information" posted on the SPS homepage for more information. Please send in an absence note to your child's homeroom teacher for all absences.
    Thank you!

    Grading/PowerSchool

    PowerSchool can be accessed through the following link:  https://drvcpowerschool.org/public/
    Parents are encouraged to check PowerSchool on a consistent basis to monitor student progress.
    If you have any questions about PowerSchool, please contact   powerschoolsupport@spsbayshore.org  
    or swhittier5629@spsbayshore.org
     
    Academic Honors
    From the SPS Student Handbook:
    "Students in grade 7 and 8 are eligible to qualify for Honor Roll. Honor Roll will commence with the first report card. Honors are awarded to those students who have demonstrated a thorough and consistent understanding of grade level standards in the 5 major subject areas: Religion, Math, ELA, Social Studies and Science. It is an honors requirement that students receive a satisfactory mark in effort and conduct in all subject areas, including specials (Art, PE, Spanish, Music and Computers) and personal growth."  
    Principal's Honors: 24-25 Points
    First Honors: 20-23 Points
    Second Honors: 17-19 Points
    
    
     

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     Love ought to consist of deeds more than of words.   
    ~ St. Ignatius of Loyola  

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    REMOTE LEARNING
    
    Remote Learners should log into Google Classroom each morning using their SPS account and join their Remote Learning Google Meet using the link provided by their HOMEROOM teachers by 8:20AM. Homeroom teachers will be taking attendance. Students will remain in this Meet with their homeroom as teachers rotate from class to class.
    Remote students must be dressed in uniform and seated at a desk or table with camera on​​.  Please refer to the remote learning directions that were provided by the administration for other important guidelines. Please be patient as we navigate this process. 
    If a student forgets his/her password, please email Miss Whittier at swhittier5629@spsbayshore.org
     

    School Lunch Program

    Boonli will be used for ordering lunch this year. Check "Useful Links" below to sign up for Boonli.  

    Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

    Buses will drop off students in grades 7 & 8 at Msgr. Purick Hall (MPH)  Teachers will conduct temperature checks each morning.    
    
    7th/8th Grade Parents who are dropping off or picking up students are asked to please use the circular driveway behind the parish rectory on Clinton Avenue. Please pull into the driveway in a single line. Teachers will be there to direct you. Please do not get out of your car.
    If you are picking up your child at dismissal or picking your child up early, please send in a 'walker' note to be given to the homeroom teacher. Please be sure to indicate who will be picking up your child. 
    Please do not email your child’s teacher with changes in dismissal.
    We ask that all students (including remote learners) use the new Pick Up Patrol PUP App  to manage changes in dismissal. Thank you!
    
    Thank you for all of your help and support!!
     

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    Bp. Barron's Lent Reflections

    • Fifth Week of Lent
      Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jewish leaders attempt to stone Jesus because he claimed to be the Son of God. He defended his identity, saying, “If I do not perform my Father’s works, do not believe me...

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    Newsela Current Events

    Our 7th & 8th graders will be signed up for Newsela this year. Students will read and respond to a variety of articles connected to national and world news, politics, the economy, and other topics of interest currently in the news. Students are encouraged to read selected articles in the appropriate class binder several times to build comprehension, ask critical thinking questions, and analyze content. Please use the Newsela format provided. Click the link below to get started:

    

   

   

   

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    Sadlier Religion

    For Additional Gr. 7 Religion Practice & Review: 
    Click the textbook below for online study guides, interactive games & puzzles to reinforce understanding.

    

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    Today's Readings

    • Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent
      Reading I  Jer 20:10-13

      Responsorial Psalm  18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7

      Gospel  Jn 10:31-42