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April Newsleter

March 27, 2024
Please enjoy our April Newsletter

Future of Parish Rectory Survey

March 18, 2024
Would you like to vote on the future of the rectory at St. Patrick's Church in Railton? Please see the presentation from Fotenn Consultants and John Lesperance on the various options to parishioners regarding the rectory and the surrounding land here: https://www.stpat-stmary-railton-odessa.com/about-1 Votes can be sent by email to Denise Ford, Parish...

Lenten Food Drive

March 06, 2024
Please see the attached letter regarding our Lenten Food Drive.

Meningococcal Vaccination Information

March 01, 2024
Please see the attached information for those interested in receiving the meningococcal vaccination from our local health unit.

March Newsletter

February 27, 2024
Please enjoy our March Newsletter.

MacMillan Fundraiser Information

February 21, 2024
Please see the attached information to support our MacMillan Fundraiser.

Winter Walk Day

February 06, 2024
Please see the attached memo regarding Winter Walk Day.

SHT webinar for parents - Food-neutral kids: A parent and caregiver presentation

January 31, 2024
Please see that attached info for those who may be interested in the food presentation by our local health unit.

February Newsletter

January 30, 2024
Please enjoy our February Newsletter

Movie Night

January 26, 2024
Please see the attached flyer for information on our upcoming movie night on Thursday, February 1st at 5:00.

January Newsletter

January 08, 2024
Please enjoy our January Newsletter.

Advent Activities

November 27, 2023
Advent is a busy time at St. Pats! Please see the attached letter for information on what's happening.

December Newsletter

November 27, 2023
Please enjoy our December Newsletter.

The School Cash Online/Food Sharing Project

November 20, 2023
Please see the attached letter for families who may wish to donate to the Food Sharing Program that provides food for students to many local schools.

Poinsettia and Christmas Tree Fundraiser

November 13, 2023
Please see the attached notices for this year's Poinsettia and Christmas Tree Fundraiser. Thanks for your support!

Respiratory Illness Letter from our Health Unit

October 24, 2023
Please see the attached letter from Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical officer of health for KFL&A Public Health. In an effort to mitigate the spread of respiratory illness within our community they have also produced resources and a fulsome factsheet that are also attached. We encourage you to read all of the material...

Halloween Fun Night and School Council Updates

October 19, 2023
Please see the attached letter about our upcoming Halloween Fun Night on Thursday, October 26th at 5:30 as well as our other School Council endevours.

Upcoming Maltby Centre Workshops

October 10, 2023
Please see the attached notices for the upcoming mental health workshops offered by the Maltby Centre.

Tuk Donations

October 03, 2023
Please see the attached letter for information about the Parish social justice initiative that is supported by our school.

Hot Lunch and Milk Sales

October 02, 2023
Please see the attached letter regarding hot lunch and milk sales for this year.

Picture Day

September 27, 2023
Please see the attached flyer for information on our Picture Day taking place on Monday, October 2nd.

Orange Shirt Day

September 25, 2023
Plases see the attached letter regarding Orange Shirt Day

Open House

September 25, 2023
Please see the attached letter for information on our Open House on Wednesday, September 27th at 5:30-7:00.

Health Unit Influenza Notice

September 11, 2023
Please see the attached notice from our local health unit.

September Newsletter

September 01, 2023
Please enjoy our September Newsletter. Welcome back!

Lockdown Practice Notification Letter

September 01, 2023
Please see the attached letter for information regarding our Lockdown practices.

School Council Elections

September 01, 2023
Please see the attached letter regarding this year's School Council. Everyone is welcome to join and attend! Our first meeting is on Wednesday, September 20th at 6:00 in our libary. Hope to see you there!

End of the Year Letter

June 26, 2023
Please see the attached End of the Year Letter.

School Council End of Year letter

June 26, 2023
Please see the attached letter for information on all the great work our School Council has done this year.

June Newsletter

May 30, 2023
Please enjoy our June Newsletter

School Track and Field Meet

May 09, 2023
Our school Track and Field Meet for students in grades 3-8 will take place on Tuesday, May 23rd at Caraco Field at the Invista Centre, RAIN or SHINE! If we need to cancel due to severe weather, we will use our school communications system to inform parents. *There will not be a...

Sensory Friendly Science Zone

May 05, 2023
Please see the attached Flyer for infomation on the upcoming Kingston Science Rendez Vous.

May School Council Meeting

May 04, 2023
Dear parents/guardians, Our last School Council meeting of the year is taking place on Wednesday, May 10th at 5:30 in our school library. As always, all parents/guardians are welcome to attend. As this is our last meeting of the year, we are ordering in some food as a way of saying thank...

Children's Mental Health Presentation

May 01, 2023
Please see the attached poster for information on an upcoming information session around children's mental health and where famlies can go to for support that is put on by the Maltby Centre

May Newsletter

April 28, 2023
Please enjoy our May Newsletter

Stations of the Cross

April 03, 2023
Dear parents/guardians, Lent is the forty-day liturgical season of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter. In keeping with our Lenten traditions, we are facilitating the Stations of the Cross Lenten activity on Thursday, April 6th. Ms. Rand’s Gr. 4/5 class will be leading our school in the Stations of the...

April Newsletter

March 31, 2023
Please enjoy our April newsletter.

Parent Night Plant Workshop

March 30, 2023
Please see the attached poster for information on our upcoming Parent Night Plant Workshop sponsored by our School Council on April 12 from 6:00-8:00 in our gym. All parents are welcome to attend. Please RSVP at flhpstph@alcdsb.on.ca as soon as you can so we can confirm numbers. Time to start planting!

World Autism Day Celebration

March 29, 2023
Please see the attached poster for those who may be interested in attending the World Autism Day Celebration at St. Francis on April 3rd.

Spring Fling Dance

March 21, 2023
Please see attached from Gr. 6-8 students interested in attending the Spring Fling Dance at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School on April 14th.

MacMillan Frozen Food Fundraiser

March 08, 2023
Dear St. Patrick CS Families, The parent council spring fundraiser is for MacMillan's frozen foods. You will receive a booklet home with your child before the March break. MacMillan's offers artisan soups, desserts, sausages and dogs, savoury treats, scoop 'n' bake cookie dough, and scoop 'n' bake muffin batter for families on...

Lenten Update

March 07, 2023
Dear parents/guardians, Lent is the forty-day liturgical season of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter. In keeping with our Lenten traditions, we are facilitating some school-wide Lenten activities. St. Pats will be hosting a Lenten Food Drive with all non-perishable donations going to our local food bank. We will collect...

March Newsletter

February 27, 2023
Please enjoy our March Newsletter

Shrove Tuesday

February 14, 2023
Dear parents/guardians, Tuesday, February 21st is Shrove Tuesday, also referred as Pancake Tuesday, which marks the final day before the beginning of Ash Wednesday and Lent. As is tradition on Shrove Tuesday, we will be providing each student with pancakes and syrup in the gym. There is no cost to students. Please...

February Newsletter

February 01, 2023
Please enjoy our February newsletter.

School Skating Trip

January 25, 2023
Please see the attched information letter regarding our upcoming school skating trip on March 6th at the Frontenac Arena.

School Council Meeting Reminder

January 23, 2023
Please see the attached reminder of our upcoming School Council Meeting on Wednesday, January 25. All are welcome.

Bell Let's Talk/Family Literacy Day

January 20, 2023
Please see the attached letter regarding what's happening at our school for Bell Let's Talk Day and Family Literacy Day.

Social Media and Body Image Information Session for Parents

January 20, 2023
Please see the attached poster for information on an upcoming session at LCVI that is sponsored by our local health unit on social media and body image for those who may be interested in attending.

Confirmation Registration Letter

January 09, 2023
Attached is the letter for those families who may wish to participate in the Sacrament of Confirmation this year.

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Registration Letter

January 09, 2023
Attached is the letter for those families who may wish to participate in the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and/or First Eucharist this year.

January Newsletter

January 09, 2023
Please enjoy our January Newsletter.

Updated School and Child Care Screening Tool

December 07, 2022
Please see the updated school and child care screening tool provided by our local health unit.

December Newsletter

November 29, 2022
Please enjoy our December Newsletter.

Advent Update

November 28, 2022
Please see the attached letter regarding the many events taking place at our school duirng the Advent season. Merry Christmas!

St. Patrick Spirit Wear

November 23, 2022
Please see that attached letter for those who may wish to purchase St. Patrick School Clothing this year. Please note the order deadline is November 30th.

Health Unit Respiratory Illness Letter to Families

November 22, 2022
Please see the attached letter regarding the fall respiratory season from our local health unit.

KFL&A Public Health - Masking Recommendations

November 15, 2022
Please see the attached letter from our Health Unit regarding masking recommendations.

Christmas Tree Fundariser

November 10, 2022
Please see that attached letter and price list below for those who may wish to purchase Christmas Trees for this year's Christmas Tree Fundraiser. Balsam Trees 6-7 yellow $60 7-8 Blue $65 8-9 Pink $80 9-10 Orange $90 FRASER 6-7 Yellow/black $70 7-8 Blue/White $80 8-9 Pink/Black $95 9-10 Orange/Black $105 10-11...

Poinsettia Fundraiser

November 10, 2022
Please see the attached letters for those who may wish to purchase poinsettias or planters from our poinsettia fundraiser.

November Newsletter

October 27, 2022
Please enjoy our November newsletter.

Halloween Night

October 21, 2022
Please see the attached notice for infomation on our Halloween Night on Thursday, October 27th as well as some of our other Halloween activities.

United Way Campaign

October 14, 2022
Please see the attached letter regarding this year's United Way Canpaign for St. Pats.

Hot Lunch and Milk Sales

October 11, 2022
Please see the attached information for those who may ben interested in purchasing hot lunch or milk this year.

School Council News

October 06, 2022
Please see the attached letter for information regarding this year's School Council.

October Newsletter

September 30, 2022
Please enjoy our October Newsletter.

Orange Shirt Day

September 27, 2022
Please see the attached letter regarding Orange Shirt Day on Friday, September 30th. Don't forget to wear orange to school that day!

Tuk Donations

September 22, 2022
Please see the attached letter regarding Tuk Donation in conjuction with our Parish for this year. Donations will be accepted until October 21st.

Open House

September 13, 2022
Please see that attached notice for information regarding our upcoming Open House on Thursday, September 29th at 5:30. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Terry Fox Walk

September 12, 2022
Please see the attached letter for information regarding our Terry Fox Walk on Friday, September 23rd.

Updated Health Unit Covid Screener

September 06, 2022
Please see the attachment for the latest Health Unit covid screener.

Lockdown Practice Notification Letter

September 06, 2022
Please see the attached letter for information regarding our practice lockdowns.

School Council Elections

September 06, 2022
Please see the attached letter regarding our First School Council Meeting and elections on Tuesday, September 27th at 6:30. Everyone is welcome to attend.

September Newsletter

September 06, 2022
Please enjoy our September Newsletter. Welcome back!

Happy Summer!

June 29, 2022
Have a safe and happy summer everyone!

St. Pat's Play Day - Monday, June 27th

June 23, 2022
Dear families, On Monday, June 27th from 12:00 to 2:00, St. Pat’s will be hosting a school-wide play day run by the junior and intermediate students. All the events will be outside, so your child is encouraged to bring sunscreen, a hat, lots of water and shoes you don’t mind getting wet....

June Newletter

May 31, 2022
Please enjoy our June Newsletter.

Touch The Truck

April 21, 2022
May 4th 5-7pm in Sydenham, ON Presented by South Frontenac Community Services.

April 20 School Council Meeting

April 13, 2022
Our next School Council Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20th from 6:30-8:00. Now that many of our covid restrictions have been eased, we are able to meet in person at the school. It will be very nice to finally be able to meet parents in person! Those wishing to attend the...

Autism Awareness Week

April 11, 2022
Dear parents/guardians, We will be having a spirit week from April 25 – 29 to acknowledge that April is Autism Awareness Month. Each day, the students will learn some new information about Autism and have a chance to dress up for the spirit days connected to Autism. Please see below for a...

Cheesecake Fundraiser Pick-Up Date

April 08, 2022
The items from our Cheesecake Fundraiser are arriving soon! Thanks again to our School Council for organizing the fundraiser and to all those who made a purchase in support of our school. All orders will be available for pick-up on Tuesday, April 12th from 2:30-4:30 in the front foyer of the school....

St. Patrick Parish Holy Week Schedule

April 07, 2022
Please see the attached flyer from our Parish regarding Holy Week activities.

Lenten Food Drive

April 06, 2022
Dear parents/guardians, As the end of our Lenten season draws near with the coming of Easter, we invite everyone to join us in our Lenten Food Drive. Next week is Holy Week (April 11-15) and families are welcome to donate non-perishable food items, which we can then give to our local food...

April Newsletter

March 30, 2022
Please enjoy our April newsletter.

Hot Lunch

March 28, 2022
Please see the attached letter for those who may wish to purchase hot lunch for their child.

Frontenac County Minor Softball Association Registration Information

March 20, 2022
Please see that attached flyer for those who may be interested in registering for softball this year.

Lenten Update

March 08, 2022
Dear parents/guardians, Lent is the forty-day liturgical season of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter. In keeping with our Lenten traditions, we are facilitating some school-wide Lenten activities. In support of Ukraine and the events taking place, Ms. Williams/Mr. Nadeau’s Gr. 8 class is spearheading our school’s donations to go...

Congratulations Ms. Fillion/Welcome Ms. Leakey

March 03, 2022
Julie Fillion, a long-time Educational Assistant at St. Patrick, is retiring on Friday, March 11th. Ms. Fillion has served our students and families at St. Pats for many years and has impacted students in a meaningful way. We will certainly miss seeing Ms. Fillion each day and will miss her knowledge of...

March Newsletter

February 25, 2022
Please enjoy our March Newsletter

Shrove Tuesday/Lenten Activities

February 24, 2022
Tuesday, March 1st is Shrove Tuesday, also referred as Pancake Tuesday, which marks the final day before the beginning of Ash Wednesday and Lent. As is tradition on Shrove Tuesday, we will be providing each student with a pancake and syrup in their classroom. Please let the school know if there are...

February 23 School Council Invite Letter

February 14, 2022
Our next School Council Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 23rd from 6:30-8:00. Once again, it will be a virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams. We hope you will consider joining us for our meetings held virtually. Everyone is welcome to attend! If you wish to join us, please let the school know...

Return of Borrowed iPads and Laptops

February 14, 2022
During our shift to remote learning earlier in the year, many of our families borrowed iPads and laptops to use at home. We would kindly ask that families that still have any of these borrowed devices at home please return them to our school as soon as possible. The borrowed devices were...

Updated Covid Screener and Vaccination Information

February 10, 2022
Please see the attached notices regarding the latest covid screener and vaccination information.

Valentine's Day

February 09, 2022
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching on Monday, February 14th. In keeping with tradition, students are welcome to bring in Valentine’s to exchange with their classmates on the 14th. Each classroom will celebrate in their own way, but we do ask that families refrain from bringing in baked goods from home (cookies, cupcakes,...

KFLA Dental Screening

February 07, 2022
KFL&A Public Health recommenced our school dental screenings this past fall. We have enhanced the number of grades screened due to the lack of dental screening during the 2020/21 school year. As you know, many families have experienced disruptions to daily routines and health services over the course of the pandemic. There...

Outdoor Masking and Cohorting

February 01, 2022
The KFLA Health Unit has determined that masking outdoors is no longer required at schools due to the low risk of outdoor spread. We have also been informed that cohorting is no longer required during outdoor recess times as well. As a result, students will no longer be required to wear a...

February Newsletter

January 31, 2022
Please enjoy our February Newsletter.

Letter to Families Regarding Covid Reporting

January 25, 2022
January 25, 2022 Re: COVID-19 Case(s) in School Dear families, We are writing to you today to keep you updated on our practices surrounding COVID-19 cases in our school communities. We are aware that cases will be present. The Ministry of Education has announced School Boards are no longer required to report...

Jan 14 Covid Screener and Info

January 17, 2022
Good morning, We look forward to welcoming students back to in person learning tomorrow. We are sending out the most up-to-date information from our Local health unit. Please review them carefully as there are some changes from the previous screener. Finally, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out....

Emergency Food Support

January 04, 2022
As you know, schools will remain closed to in-person learning until Monday, January 17. This means that some students will not be able to access in-school student nutrition programs for healthy snacks and meals that would be available to them if they were attending school in person. If your family will be...

Borrowing a Device for Remote Learning

January 04, 2022
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we shift once again to remote learning on Monday, January 10th. We would all very much prefer to be at school in person, but we will do our best to provide meaningful, interactive lessons remotely until then. We know that some families do...

January 2022 Newsletter

January 03, 2022
Happy New Year! Please see the attachment to view our January Newsletter.

Updated Covid Information - December 16, 2021

December 16, 2021
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/ COVID-19 school screening You must stay home if you have COVID-19 symptoms or are waiting for test results after experiencing symptoms. Everyone in your household (unless they are fully vaccinated) must also stay home until you get a negative COVID-19 test result, or you are cleared by public health, or...

Holiday Supports and Food and Meal Programs

December 16, 2021
Please see the attached letters indicating where famlies can access additional food supports over the holiday season, if needed. Merry Christmas everyone!

Student Rapid Antigen Testing Kits Parent Letter

December 09, 2021
Please see the attached letter regarding RAT (Rapid Antigen Kits) for students.

Advent Food and Clothing Drive

December 07, 2021
Dear parents/guardians, As you know, Christmas time is a time to give and think of others. We would like to continue that Christmas spirit here at St. Pats with our Advent Food and Clothing Drive. During Advent, our school is collecting non-perishable food items, as well as clothing items such as socks,...

November Newsletter

November 24, 2021
Please enjoy our November Newsletter

October Newsletter

November 24, 2021
Please enjoy our October Newsletter

December Newsletter

November 24, 2021
Please see our St. Pats December Newsletter. Merry Christmas!

MDI Student Surveys for Gr. 4-8

November 24, 2021
Please see the attached information regarding the upcoming MDI surveys for our Gr. 4-8 students.

Masks Outdoors

November 18, 2021
Due to the rising cases of covid in the KFLA region recently, our school board is implementing masking on the school yard during recess. All Kingston and area schools will be required to implement this board directive effective Monday, November 22nd. This directive is being implemented as a precautionary measure to do...

Kingston Frontenacs Night

November 16, 2021
On Friday, December 3, 2021 at 7:00, the Kingston Frontenacs are hosting our school. Students, families, and friends are all welcome to join our St. Patrick school community at the game as we cheer on the Frontenacs who are playing the Oshawa Generals. Tickets for the game can be purchased online for...

November School Council Meeting - November 24th

November 15, 2021
Please see the attached letter about our next vitural School Council Meeting on Wednesday, November 24th at 6:30. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Spirit Wear

November 10, 2021
Please see the attached letter for those who may wish to order spirit wear. https://st-patrick-catholic-school.myshopify.com/

Christmas Tree Fundraiser

October 20, 2021
Please see the attached letter regarding our Christmas Tree Fundraiser for this year. Special thanks to our School Council for organzing this event for us again. Don't forget to order your Christmas tree for this holiday season!

St. Pats United Way Campaign

October 18, 2021
Please see the attached notice regarding our United Way Campaign. Don't forget to participate in our upcoming theme days! All donations can be made online.

Donations for TUK

October 15, 2021
please see the attached letter regarding donations for TUK. We will be collecting item from Oct 18-25. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Ms. Miller Away

October 12, 2021
Please see the attached letter regarding Ms. Miller. Please use flhpstph@alcdsb.on.ca when corresponding with the school.

Snowsuits For Kids

October 05, 2021
Snowsuits for Kids 2021 Once again, St Patrick School - Harrowsmith will be assisting families in need of a warm snowsuit this winter for their kids. If your child is in need of a snowsuit, please contact our Youth Worker, Connie Stewart at 613-372-2251 or stewartc@alcdsb.on.ca. Deadline to apply is October 25th,...

Thanksgiving Food Drive

October 04, 2021
Please see the attached notice for our Thanksgiving Food Drive.

School Council Elections

September 20, 2021
Please see the attached letter for those who may be interested in helping out with School Council this year. Our first meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, October 6th at 6:30.

Milk Program Parent Letter

September 13, 2021
Please see the attached letter for those who may wish to purchase milk for their child this year.

Student Accident Insurance

September 07, 2021
Please see the attached information for parents who may wish to purchase student accident insurance.

September Newsletter

September 07, 2021
Please see the attached memo to view our September Newsletter and the latest Covid Screener for students.

Sydenham Medical Clinic - Flu Shot Drive Thru

September 29, 2020
Please see attached flyer for more information.

Student Accident Insurance available

September 15, 2020
The link to http://www.insuremykids.com/en/Default.aspx is in the drop-down list under the Parents/Community tab on the Board website.

Cohort B Classes

September 04, 2020
1. Miss Forster & Mrs. Hazel's JK/SK Class 2. Ms. Johnston's Grade 1/2 3. Mrs. Seaton's Grade 4 4. Mrs. Stuper's Grade 5/6 5. Mrs. Gauthier's Grade 7/8

Cohort A Classes

September 04, 2020
1. Mrs Reynolds & Mrs. Sluytman's JK/SK Class 2. Mrs. Smith's Grade 1/2 3. Mrs. Gee's Grade 3 4. Ms. Joyce's Grade 5/6 5. Mrs. Shibley's Grade 7/8

Station 1

April 18, 2019
Jesus is condemned to death

11-14 year Old Youth Football Camp at Queens

February 19, 2019
See attached flyer.

Softball Registration March 2019

February 19, 2019
See attached file.

REGI Gr. 8 Information Night

December 20, 2018
International Baccalaureate Programme (IB)Information Session: 5:30 pm ‐ 6:20 pm ‐ Upper Room General Information Session 6:30 pm ‐ Cafetorium Followed by an Open House of classrooms and displays in the school until 8:30 pm.

Parent Council Christmas Holiday Gift Shop - SOLD OUT

December 06, 2018
Due to overwhelming support our Parent Council Christmas Holiday Gift Shop has sold out and has had to close it's doors. The raffle tickets will continue to be sold out of the office today and the Learning commons tomorrow morning as the Parent Council volunteers pack up.

2018 Kingston Winter Activity Guide

December 04, 2018
https://portal.alcdsb.on.ca/Documents/2018_WinterActivityGuide_final.pdf

Junior Girls Soccer Tryouts - Monday September 10th, 2018

September 07, 2018
Meet on the field at 11:15am.

Lost & Found! Friday September 7th, 2018

September 07, 2018
Green Shopkin apple with pink hat found on yard last recess. Silver necklace with silver cross found on yard early this week.

St. Patrick Students made the news!

September 05, 2018
https://globalnews.ca/news/4426720/students-st-patrick-catholic-school-harrowsmith-happy-back/ Copy and paste this address link into your browser to check it out.