You will do on-line enrollment for all grades PK-8th  through your child's PowerSchool account using the Parent Portal.

7/08/2022

Dear Parents, 

Included in this communication is very important information and links regarding school uniforms for the 2022-23 school year.  We are now offering uniform shirts and sweatshirts through Jock's Nitch.  This first semester we are not requiring you to purchase the new school uniform tops.  We will be requiring the shirts by second semester (January) when we return from Christmas break.

We will have multiple opportunities to order prior to the required transition.

6th-8th will no longer be required to wear the dress uniform.  

Boys will be allowed to wear shorts to mass until October 31st.

**First semester our current uniforms are allowed/acceptable.**

Unfortunately, Schoolbelles will not be coming to our school for fittings and ordering.  The closest they will be is in Fort Scott on July 29th from 10am-3pm at St. Mary's Catholic School.  You are able to go there and be fitted and place orders if you would like.  They are offering free shipping, since they will not be making it by again this year.

UNIFORM TOPS - the online store from Jock's Nitch is open now.

- Store link: https://stpatsuniforms.itemorder.com/shop/home/

- Store closes July 21st at midnight with delivery by August 13th

- New this year - all students (K-8th) can wear the green, blue, or white uniform polos

- PTO St. Pat's hoodies or sweatshirts are allowed at school

PANTS/SHORTS - can purchase these items from the vendor of your choice.  However, the items MUST still meet these criteria: Schoolbelles class chino pants are acceptable for boys & girls and are a good point of reference.

1. Khaki color and material for pants/shorts - no denim, no cargo, and no navy

2. Length of short must be at the top of the knee

3. Neither shorts nor pants should be excessively tight

4. Belt loops are required for all grades (black or brown belt must be worn)

5. Items should be plain with no embellishments, no rivets, no logos

6. Common vendors with specific school uniform merchandise include Walmart, Old Navy, Children's Place, Land's End, Schoolbelles, & JC Penney

JUMPERS/SKIRTS - approved vendor is Schoolbelles and below are appropriate links by grade level.

https://www.schoolbelles.com

- K-8th grade: Schoolbelles school code is s2786

- K-5 Jumpers Green/Navy Polyester Plaid - 139

- Jumpers 1407 & 1466

-Skirts 6th-8th - 1521, 1525, 1533 (Navy Polyester - 277), 1576 (Colors: Green/Navy Polyester Plaid - 139)

-Skirts K-8 - 1533 (Colors: Navy Polyester - 277), 1533 (Colors: Green/Navy Polyester Plaid - 139)

SHOES - Shoes PreK-8th: No sandals or backless shoes are permitted.  PreK-6th: Tennis shoes are required for all elementary students.  7-12: It is suggested that all students wear study, comfortable shoes to school.  Tennis shoes will be required for Physical Education; other types of shoes are not permitted on the gym floor.

Acceptable colors - black, gray, white, navy.  Multiple acceptable colors may be on the shoes.  For example - black shoes with white soles/laces, gray shoe with navy/blue stripes, etc. 

School Uniform Updates:

UNIFORMS/DRESS CODE

Why School Uniforms?  Studies nationwide support the idea that safety and discipline are conductive to a good learning environment.  School officials have realized the value of uniforms as a positive way to reduce problems and increase school safety.  School uniforms instill students with discipline; help parents and students resist peer pressure; and help students concentrate on their schoolwork.

Note: A collaborative effort from parents is expected in regard to proper dress for school.  Parents should form the habit of checking their student's apparel before leaving the house in the morning. Students in violation will be reminded at school and be asked to correct the violation at that time.  Parents may be notified by the school office and expected to assist in making the proper adjustments to their children's attire.  All uniform garments must be kept in good repair.  Students are not to cut or tear collars, cuffs, or sleeves of their uniforms for a more comfortable fit.  When a garment no longer fits properly, is torn, cut or frayed, it is expected that the garment will be replaced.  All deviations from the uniform policy for extreme circumstances must be approved by the administration.

SHIRT K-8: Polo shirt with logo.  All students:  Shirts must be tucked in.  If t-shirts are worn underneath, they must be plain white with no markings.  Approved school uniform shirts must be worn under all approved school sweatshirts, sweaters, and jackets.

SWEATSHIRT (optional) All students:  Navy Blue Sweatshirt with logo, Navy Blue Hood Sweatshirt with logo, Navy Blue Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt with logo, or Navy Blue Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt with logo, PTO fundraiser hoodies.

PANTS (year round) All students:  Khaki pants - no navy,  denim, and no cargo pants

SHORTS (start of the school year until October 31st & March 1st until end of school year) All students: Khaki shorts - no denim and no cargo shorts.  Length of short must be at the top of the knee.

JUMPER Girls - Grades K-5:  jumper/pleated skirt may be worn all year round.  Length of jumper must be at the top of the knee.  Gym shorts must be worn under jumpers and should not be visible when standing.  Pants are not allowed to be worn under jumpers.

SKIRT Girls - Grades 5-8:  Plaid skirts.  Length of skirt must be at the top of the knee.  Girls - Gym shorts must be worn under skirts and should not be visible when standing.  Pants are not allowed to be worn under skirts. 

The following uniform pieces may be purchased from any vendor.

BELT All students: Black, brown, navy, or white (one color only) must be worn at all times with shorts and pants.  

SOCKS All students: Only white, black, blue, or gray socks are acceptable and must be seen, NO no-show socks, and are required with all types of shoes.

TIGHTS (optional) Girls: Only blue, white, black or gray tights or leggings may b worn with the skirt or jumper.  Tights cover the feet and therefore socks are not required with tights.  Leggings (which are tights without feet) must be worn with socks.  Sweat pants, pajama pants, or uniform pants under the uniform skirt or jumper are not allowed in class.

SHOES PreK-8: No sandals or backless shoes are permitted. PreK-6: Tennis shoes are required for all elementary students.  It is suggested that all students wear study, comfortable shoes to school.  Tennis shoes will be required for Physical Education; other types of shoes are not permitted on the gym floor.

HAIR All students: Boys and girls should not wear hairstyles that draw attention to the student.  Boys' hair must be cut above the eyebrow, be no longer than the op of the shirt collar in the back, and the entire ear must be visible.  Patterns and designs shaved into the hair, or unusual hair coloring will not be allowed.

JEWELRY All Students: The wearing of jewelry is highly discouraged for safety reasons.  Students may not wear any type of jewelry in P.E.  Students are responsible for their personal items when they are removed for P.E. class.  No jewelry, studs, or spacers may be worn in piercings other than ears.  Boys are not allowed to wear earrings.  Elementary girls (K-6) are limited to wear stud earrings - no hoops or dangling earrings. 

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:  Non-prescription fashion eyeglasses are prohibited.  Girls in 7-8 may wear light, tastefully applied make-up.  Clothing that advertises tobacco, drugs, or alcohol, displays sexual connotations or contains inappropriate content deemed offensive may not be worn to any school activity.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Carson, before purchasing, via email.

Mrs. Autumn Carson - acarson@stpatricksparsons.org

St . Patrick Catholic School 2022-23 Supply List

All school supplies must be labeled!

Every Student Needs:  Water bottle (with name clearly written on it); pair of clean gym shoes (to be used in gym only); old paint shirt (grades K-4); 4 Large boxes of tissues; 1 set of headphones or earbuds (Grades K-8) to be kept and used at school

Preschool School Supply List

Classroom Shared items (no need for labeling):

1 box of tissues; 2 containers of baby wipes; 1 container of bleach wipes; 1 bottle of hand sanitizer; 1 box of zipper-style sandwich bags; 1 box of zipper-style snack-size bags

You MUST label the following items:

1 pocket folder (pockets at the bottom); backpack (large enough to fit a folder); water bottle (with name clearly labeled); pair of clean gym shoes (to be left at school and worn only in the gym); change of clothes (weather appropriate), including socks & underwear, to be left at school (please put in a labeled gallon-size bag)

Daycare Supply List

We provide a covered cot for them to nap on.  We label each one, and that cot is used for that specific child throughout the school year.

You MUST label the following items:

Toothbrush with cover (both); pillow with pillow case (both); blanket

*To reduce the spread of germs, we ask that you do not allow your child to bring any personal toys/stuffed animals.