“It is Jesus who stirs in you the desire to do something great with your lives, the will to follow an ideal, the refusal to allow yourselves to be ground down by mediocrity, the courage to commit yourselves humbly and patiently to improving yourselves and society, making the world more human and more fraternal.” 
―  Pope John Paul II

    Welcome to our 6^th grade.  Hope everyone is well rested and ready to take on the new year.  This year will be an exciting year for many reasons. First and for most your now in Junior High School.  Even though you are still in St. Patrick’s School you are now official Junior High School students. Next, you are the first 6th grade class in the history of St. Patrick’s that is get iPads.   This will be great not having to carry all those books.  Lastly, your will to change classes throughout the day; no more will you spend a good part of your day in one room. Also, please remember the teachers know that this is the first time you will be switching classes and we will help you through it.
   The first two days will be half days and dismissal will be at 12:00 pm. The time we spend together on these days, we welcome the two new students and acquaint ourselves. Please remember to bring in ALL your summer work and the check for your supplies.
    Monday will be our first full day and we will jump right into the work. Always keep a positive mind and remember to “Never, never, never give up!” (Winston Churchill) You can do this.  Together we can work to have a great year.
          May the Blessed Mother guide us and protect us this school year.
          Sincerely
          Mrs. P. Vreeland