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Michael J. Volk
St. Patrick School - Anamosa, IA

Parents,
St. Patrick School has decided to return to in-person learning at school on Tuesday, November 17 because we sincerely feel that is what is best for the spiritual health and academic well-being of our students. Since we are a smaller, more intimate learning community, we simply have not been hit as hard as those around us. Please rest assured that we will continue vigorous mitigation efforts at school utilizing disinfection procedures, hand washing, frequent hand-sanitizing, and the continued use of mandatory face masks.
While ACSD has extended its waiver to learn remotely due to their individual circumstances, we are fortunate to have been blessed by the grace of Mr. Matt English, ACSD Transportation Director, along with ACSD Administration, to provide busing to our students to begin on the morning of Tuesday, November 17. If you have not signed up to receive busing services yet and would like to, please contact Terrie or I at school and we will let Mr. English know right away. Please remember that next Wednesday, November 18, is still an early-out day for students with learning from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, and professional development to follow in the afternoon for teachers. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. God Bless you and your family, and please continue to pray for all families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yours in Christ,
Michael J. Volk, Principal

Parents,
Parent Teacher Conferences: After discussion with Jones County Public Health, St. Patrick School is allowed to have Parent Teacher Conferences at school as long as all participants wear masks, all participants practice social distancing, all participants limit the conference to 15 minutes or less, and all participants disinfect surfaces between each conference. If you prefer to not meet in person for conferences, please contact your teacher directly. Otherwise, please complete the online Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up sheet as soon as possible.
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
God Bless,
Michael J. Volk, Principal

​Parents, Guardians, and especially new families to St. Patrick School:
To Receive Text Message Alerts through School Messenger: Using your cell phone, text Y to 68453. You will receive an automated text response back stating that you are now registered to receive notifications. If you are not sure if you are signed up, go ahead and do it again. These text alerts are mainly for school delays, school cancellations, COVID announcements, or for notifying parents of emergency situations, but may also be used for reminders too.
Please notify Terrie directly if, after signing up to receive text message alerts, you did not receive a text alert at 2:30. Terrie will check PowerSchool to make sure your number is in the database correctly. If you do need to contact Terrie, please make sure you provide your full name and cell phone number (along with student name) for her to verify. Her email address is: secretary@stpatschool.us Thank you!
God Bless,
Michael J. Volk, Principal

​St. Patrick School has been notified by the USDA that effective Thursday, September 17, 2020, St. Patrick School will be allowed to serve lunch to all students free. This opportunity will last until the end of December, or until current funds established for this program run out. This is a great opportunity for our St. Patrick School families, and it also helps to ensure our students are eating healthy and ready to learn without the burden of financial obligation. According to School Nutrition Association (SNA) President Reggie Ross, “These waivers ensure schools can continue to safely meet students’ nutritional needs this fall. In the midst of a pandemic, no family should have to worry about their child missing out on healthy school lunch. School meal programs face unprecedented challenges and need the assurance that these critical waivers will be available through the entire school year. SNA will continue working with USDA and Congress to further extend these waivers to support school meal programs and the students we serve.”
God Bless,
Michael J. Volk, Principal

Parents, Teachers, and St. Patrick School Board:
Supplies: Staff will help carry students' supplies to class.
Busing: If you have any questions with busing, please call the ACSD Bus Barn at 319-462-2392.
Early out: Updates to early outs for the remainder of the year and updates to the new school calendar will be made available soon.
Water Bottle: Drinking fountains are not allowed per CDC guidelines but students may bring a water bottle to school and fill the water bottle using the touch less water bottle filler on the drinking fountain.
Phone: Mediacom is still working to get completely restored connectivity for our phone and internet service. If you are unable to reach school at 319-462-2688, please call 319-435-1918 to speak to Terrie.
​Drop off: On the first day of school parents may take pictures in front of school while wearing face masks and practicing social distancing (please wait your turn). However, parents are not allowed in the building and staff will escort students directly to the classroom. All St. Patrick School Calendars can be found on our school website, but I have attached them for your convenience.
If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
God Bless,
Michael J. Volk, Principal

Teachers can get free supplies from Paper Mate.  Click HERE to go to the link to sign up.  According to the page. nothing to purchase.  ​