Monday, January 18, 2021

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY-SCHOOL CLOSED

Celebrate Catholic Schools Week -
January 31-February 6

St. Patrick School will celebrate this Catholic Schools' Week with a variety of fun activities. Please stay tuned for details.

RE-REGISTRATION FORMS FOR 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

Due back by February 10th

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. 

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. 
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

For Social Studies:
We are currently using a digital textbook and Google Classroom to access S.S. materials and assignments. Please do not bring textbooks or S.S. binder to school for now.


THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Many thanks for all of the generous cards and Christmas gifts given to me this year. All of your kindness and support is very much appreciated.  Wishing you all a happy, healthy New Year! 
Mrs. Weigele

“The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy.” ~ St. Teresa of Calcutta

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!!

Mrs. Weigele
7th & 8th Gr. S.S.  MPH  Room 8
aweigele5629@spsbayshore.org