THE SCROLL Vol. XXXIII, No. 4 ST. PATRICK SCHOOL, WAUKON, IOWA June 10, 2011

St. Patrick School—Gifting for the Ages June 2011 Dear Alumni and Supporters of St. Patrick School, This past school has truly been an exciting and busy school year!! Mrs. Fahey and her sixth grade class got things started with the return of the Wildcat! They worked on a class project to revive the Wildcat mascot, promoting respect and pride in our school. Willy, the Wildcat, was often seen prowling the school halls and joining in parades and at various school functions throughout the year. One of the goals is to instill positive values in our students—values such as respect, accountability, and going the extra mile. Wildcats are fearless and will stop at nothing to succeed. We want our current students to learn those values and continue to demonstrate those traits throughout their lives as our alumni continue to do each day. During the year, we worked with other Catholic schools in the area to bring in a national expert and speaker regarding the problems of bullying in schools. Jodee Blanco, best selling author for her books on bullying, spoke to our students, staff, and community members regarding the negative consequences that bullying can have on those being bullied and the bullies themselves. Technology changes continue to create challenges and opportunities for us. We have an updated and more vi-brant website that hopefully many of you have checked out and continue to review to keep updated about the school and what is going on in the community. Mrs. Schafer, fourth grade teacher, applied for a McElroy Grant to purchase Kindles for her classroom. The fourth graders really enjoyed using that technology to im-prove their reading skills. Through a grant from the Allamakee Community Foundation and many donations, classrooms this fall will have Promethean interactive boards that will more actively engage students in the learning process. The Building Improvements Campaign Committee set a high goal of raising $250,000 for the replacement of roofs on both school buildings and tuck pointing for the Upper Building. Through their efforts, over $180,000 has been pledged and/or given to the campaign. Maintaining and upgrading the buildings is an integral part of the total educational process. Yes, St. Patrick School continues to strive to meet its students’ needs and provide the parish community and the entire area an opportunity for a faith-filled educational experience—the same goal that Father John Hawe had when he encouraged his parish to build St. Patrick School in 1883. We ask you to assist in maintaining this tradition by your Gift for the Ages—whether it be toward the Endow-ment Fund, Building Improvement Endowment Fund or the Annual Appeal. Gifts for next year or those to the Endowment Funds are important for the future of St. Patrick School. We also ask that you remember St. Pat-rick School as you do your estate planning. May God bless you and your families.

Rev. Joseph M. Schneider Richard J. Wede, Ed.D. Pastor Principal

2011-12 Annual School Fund Drive

Principal’s Society ($1,000 — $1,999) The Richard H. Driehaus Charitable Lead Trust (In honor of Brother Leo

Ryan)

Margaret Wiltgen Estate Jane B. Tepesch & Family (In memory

Of Bill Tepesch)

Angie Schulte Hennessy Family (Memory of James B. &

Catherine Hennessy)

St. Patrick Club ($500 — $999) Gary and Toni Kolsrud Richard & Jean Lewey Vicki L. Hart Mary Ann Ryan (In memory of Jim Ryan)

Gold Club ($250 — $499) Dr. Steven & Stephanie Perkins Thomas Theis

Century Club ($100 — $249)

Mary Lou A. Buege (In memory of

Kermit & Dorothy Sunderman)

Pete & Tara Sweeney (In memory of

Joe Gavin) Jean A. Gander (In memory of Earl

Gander) Jim Fahey (In memory of Bea Fahey) Peter & Lillian Bieber Pat Tierney (In memory of Joe Gavin) Margaret Hammell Charles & Joan Burke Joseph Patrick & Diane Farley (In

memory of Emmett & Mary Farley)

Sr. Marilou Irons (In memory of Robert &

Catherine Irons)

Knights of Columbus #1570

Partners (Up to $99)

Jason & Brooke Troendle (In memory

of Donelle Cunningham)

Kenneth & Mary Fahey Marilyn (Bakewell) Loewen Brian Dougherty (In honor of Rita

Dougherty—80th Birthday)

Jay Campbell Dean & Karen Drew Jack & Ivy McCormick Scott & Angelene Mellick Gary & Brenda Klein Mary Beth Mellick Lorraine Lueken (In memory of Bill

Farley)

Jean A. Martindale Gallagher Mike & Kerry Brennan Frank & Mary Byrnes (In memory of

Bill Tepesch)

Don & Mary Jane McGraw (In memory

of Jim Ryan, Jim Campbell, Leo O’Malley, Joe Magner, Karen Hammel, & Vic Byrnes)

Betty Howe (In memory of Berns & Howe

Families)

Ray & Mary Ann BurkeEverett & Kathryn Kirkeby Estate

(In memory of Kathryn Kirkeby)

In memory of Ann Schulte: Dennis & Marlene Blocker Frank & Mary Byrnes Brad & Erin Berns

In memory of Mildred Uhlenhake: Joan Bieber

In memory of Paul Anderson: Jeffrey & Kathryn Tooke James Onsager

In memory of Sharon Kerndt: Brad & Erin Berns Clark & Susan Kerndt

In memory of Mary Duffy: Craig & Barb Lensing Paul & Mary Farley

In memory of Marie Zimmerman: John & Rita Dougherty

In memory of William Welsch (Class of 1946:

Family of Patrick & Mary Welsh

In memory of Helen Sullivan: Rusty & Cynthia Berger Angeline Schulte Roger Sullivan & Tom Sullivan Dennis & Marlene Blocker Alice Murphy

In memory of Jim Ryan: Paul & Mary Farley Joanne Larson Frank & Mary Byrnes Betty Howe

In memory of Charles Howe: Ray & Mary Ann Burke Angie Schulte Frank & Mary Byrnes John Marsden

In memory of Marion Keenan: Paul & Mary Farley Jim & Elaine Ward Grace Murphy

In memory of Frances Blake: Daniel & Sarah Welsh Alberta Troendle Esther Walleser

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Thank you to everyone who con-

tributes to St. Patrick School.

Through your generosity, we are

able to provide quality educational

opportunities for our students and

provide their parents the choice of

a Catholic education.

It is our intention to recognize all contri-butions to St. Patrick School. We apolo-gize if we missed anyone or if we incor-rectly spelled any names.

We will print any corrections or omis-sions in the next issue of the Scroll.

2011—2012 School Endowment Fund

Medallion Society ($2,000 and Up)

John & Dorothy Terhune (ACF) Margaret Wiltgen Estate (ACF &

Archdiocese)

Principal’s Society ($1,000 — $1,999)

St. Patrick Club ($500 — $999)

Century Club ($100 — $249)

Dave & Ann Blocker (ACF) Wayne & Jan Howe (In memory of

Charles Howe)

Partners (Up to $99)

Karla K. Berns (In memory of

Joe Gavin)

Ray & Mary Ann Burke (In memory of

Jim Ryan, Mary Duffy, Charles Murphy & Vivian Huffman)

Brian & Sandi Drew (In memory of

Jim Ryan)

Betty L. Howe (In memory of James

Campbell)

Joe & Jean Kroack (In memory of Jim

Ryan)

Dennis & Marlene Blocker (In memory

of Jim Campbell & Jim Ryan)

Memorials

In memory of Ann Goepel: Judy K. Fischer Frank & Mary Byrnes John Marsden VFW Auxilliary #4117 In memory of Joe Gavin: Bernard & Eileen Berns Paul & Mary Farley Brad & Erin Berns Frank & Mary Byrnes Joanne Larson Jim & Elaine Ward Catherine Byrnes In memory of Charles Murphy: Frank & Mary Byrnes Paul & Mary Farley In memory of Msgr. Al Manternach: Jim & Elaine Ward In memory of Jim Campbell: Joe, Jean, & James Kroack John & Rita Dougherty Ronald & Brigid Cota John Marsden Jeff & Amy Sommer John & Shelly Elliott Paul & Mary Farley Ray & Mary Ann Burke Gary & Toni Kolsrud Frank & Mary Byrnes Molly Quillin Joanne Larson

Donations

Principal’s Society ($1,000 — $1,999)

Steve & Judy Kurth

Gold Club ($250 — $499) FBLA Students (Carnival)

Partners (Up to $99)

6th Grade Boys BB (Coaches Tim Waters & Joe O’Neill)

Building Improvement Fund

Dick Sullivan/Westside Auto (Car Raffle)

The Hennessy Family (Car Raffle) Dan & Mary Ann Otting (In memory of

Helen Otting & Frank Jones)

Knights of Columbus #1570 Frank & Rita Schulte (In memory of

Mary McCormick)

Catherine Byrnes (In memory of

Vic Byrnes)

John & Angela Troendle Paul Weighner Greg & Keeli Ward Kate Tooke Tom & Coni Tierney Lorraine Adam Brent Berns Verdine & Mavis Berns Bill & Sheila Clair John & Eileen Curtin Gary & Joan David John & Shelly Elliott Greg Fahey Shannon Gronemann Jack & Denise Hager Steve & Jane Johanningmeier Gary & Mary Johnson Dan & Kelly Liddiard William & Jill Maslowski Dr. David & Joan Schwartz Dan & Jane Sivesind Stacey Smith Jason & Nikki Sullivan Dawn Swanson Jeff & Penny Sweeney Randy & Diane Sweeney Tony & Kate Urell

**************************** Thank you to the Building Improvement Capital Campaign Committee, especially Lana Snitker, for all of the work on the Golf Balls from Heaven Raffle, Carnival and Dance held on Saturday, May 21st, at Green Valley Golf Course. Thank you to the sponsors: JaDecc’s, Green Valley Golf Course, and Elliott’s Jewelry. Dan and Mary Anne Otting won the clos-est to the hole and donated one-third of the prize to the building improvement fund.

Alumni Notes

Outstanding Alumni Honored

On Thursday, February 3, 2011 at the Catholic School Week Chili Supper, Dick Sullivan received the 2011 Outstanding Alumni Award. Dick attended St. Patrick School from 1950—1962. He was vice-president of his class all four years of high school. Dick was born to Francis and Myrl Sullivan on June 30, 1944. He married Cathy Stirn on April 16, 1966. He and Cathy have 4 children: Chelle is married to Danny Meyer and live in Decorah Kyle is deceased Jason is married to Nikki (Ellefson) and live in Waukon Brigitte is married to Eric Weymiller and live in Harpers Ferry Dick and Cathy have 10 grandchildren that they love to spoil. Dick is a fantastic supporter of St. Patrick School. He has been instrumental in promoting and organizing the All-School Reunions. He has encouraged the group to provide scholarships for our parents to ease the cost of attending St. Patrick School. And, the past two years he (West Side Auto Sales) has donated a four-wheeler for the raffle at Mardi Gras. Congratulations, Dick, on being selected this year’s recipient of the St. Patrick School Outstanding Alumni Award!!

Blasts from the Past Spring and Summer = Prom and Baseball—Do you know those who attended the 1961 Prom or who played baseball for the St. Patrick Wildcats during the summer of 1961?

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Permit No. 8

Scrip—The Ultimate Fundraising Activity Scrip sales continue to climb each quarter and help the financial budgets for both the parish and the school. Every dollar raised through Scrip is one less dollar that needs to be given for the parish and the school. Everyone living in the community or throughout the United States can participate in this program. Many local and national-based companies participate in the Scrip Program. They offer gift cards or will accept our local Scrip to be used to purchase items. You purchase the gift cards and/or St. Patrick Scrip at face value. The business sells the gift cards to the school at a discounted price. That discounted amount is what St. Patrick School retains with one and one-half percent (1.5%) going toward that parent’s tuition/fees. The average family generally will spend over $1,000 per month for food, household cleaning/paper products, and gasoline. If Scrip discount is estimated at 3%, then a family would earn $15 in tuition/fee credit and the parish/school would also earn $15 in income. With approximately 750 parish families, this would generate $270,000 in total income to the parish/school/parents. And, the best news is that everyone is buying those products for their family needs—the only change required is to buy the Scrip cards before shopping. Anyone may designate their savings to any student attending St. Patrick School or attending the religious education program at St. Patrick Parish. Thanks to our dedicated committee members (Rose Ann Mark, Amy Garrett, and Cynthia Berger) who maintain all of the individual records, order Scrip cards, and maintain the inventory, St. Patrick School has raised over $35,000 for the school during the first 4 years. That figure could be ten-fold if everyone in the parish participated. As alum, even if you do not live in the area, can participate. Please check out our school website to see the many national companies that participate.

School website: www.stpatswaukon.com

Reading and Mathematics Goals for 2011—2012

The long range goal for reading is that students will improve in their reading skills. During the 2010 – 2011 school year, fifty-seven and nine-tenths percent (59.6%) of the students in grades 3 – 6 increased their National Standard Score (NSS) by a minimum of the average rate of growth for their grade as measured by the reading comprehension subtest of the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills. During the 2011-2012 school year, a minimum of fifty-nine and seven-tenths percent (59.7%) of the students in grades 3 – 6 will increase their National Standard Score by a minimum of the average rate of growth for their grade as measured by the reading comprehension subtest of the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills.

The long range goal for mathematics is that students will improve in their mathematic skills. During the 2010 – 2011 school year, sixty-six and seven-tenths percent (66.7%) of the students in grades 3 – 6 increased their National Standard Score (NSS) by a minimum of the average rate of growth for their grade as measured by the mathematics total of the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills. During the 2011-2012 school year, a minimum of sixty-six and eight-tenths percent (66.8%) of the students in grades 3 – 6 will increase their National Standard Score by a minimum of the average rate of growth for their grade as measured by the mathematics total of the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills.