The Book Fair was a huge success. I purchased hundreds of books
with the funds raised. I really appreciate the support and the
volunteers. You always make it a joy to work at Saint Patrick.
Another chance to purchase books is on its
way. The first week in June there will be a Christian book fair
combined with a used book sale. I will start accepting donations
in mid May.
Again. Thank you for all your continued support.
A new way to raise money for Saint Patrick School and
it is
FREE. Go to:
www.searchandgive.com and sign up. Whenever you make a
search on this site Microsoft and Scholastic will donate a penny
(one ticket) to the school up to $.10 a day per person. They
will send a check at the end of the school year. This can really
add up. On the My Charity settings page, choose Saint Patrick by
skipping the school name and putting Tacoma for city and 98403
for the zip code, then click on St Patrick School (Tacoma) and
accept terms, then Search and Give.
Reading with Roy G. Biv.
is a success
The program is off to a slow start, but is picking up as
students receive prizes. I hope to see a lot
more students participating. If parents have any prizes they
would like to donate for the program, they are welcome. FORM
Next Month the new
nominated Sasquatch titles will be in this space. Third through
sixth graders can vote for this Washington children's choice
award in 2009 by reading two of the titles and voting in before
April 1rst at the Saint Patrick library. Also, fifth grade
students can get a head start and read their required assignment
for library over the summer. They are required to read two
Sasquatch titles.
This year students in grades 4-5 are requested to read at least 2
Sasquatch books, 6th grade will be required to read 2
for the '07-'08 school year. They can vote for their
favorite come the end of March '08. The following titles are
this years nominations:
Abby Takes a
Stand
P. McKissack
Airbal
L.
Harkrader
Chicken
Boy
F.O.
Dowell
Defiance
V. Hobbs
The
Ghost's Grave
P.
Kehret
The
Giant Rat of Sumatra, or, Pirates...
S.
Fleischman
The
Legend of Spud Murphy
E.
Colfer
The
Misadventures of Maude March...
A.
Couloumbis
Owen
Foote, Mighty Scientist
S.
Greene
The
Sisters Grimm: Book One,Fairy-Tale...
M.
Buckley
Stumptown Kid
C.
Gorman
Whittington
A.W.
Armstrong
We have raised
almost $300 for the Make a Wish Foundation
(so far!!)
Thanks to all the participants of the coffee and donuts at
the church and those that donated funds.
