Salutations!

      Hi, I am Ms. Hennrikus and I will be your child's Religion, Language Arts, and Literature teacher this year. I want to take this time to let you know a little bit about myself and how my classroom will be run. This year will be a year of change both academically and personally and I am excited to guide your children spiritually, intellectually, and socially on this 7th and 8th grade journey.
     As a teacher, I consider myself to be creative, energetic, and nurturing. I believe in the uniqueness and dignity of your child and I will dedicate my professional experience and faith as a Catholic to help your child reach the fullness of their potential.
     My classroom will be high-energy and thought provoking. Students will develop their critical thinking skills, which include: applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and "thinking outside the box." In my classroom, I will promote a safe environment that encourages creativity and risk taking. Your child will have a tremendous amount of fun this year!

Up Coming Dates: 
Monday, March 16, 2020

Dear St. Patrick School Families, 

            I hope this letter finds you all healthy and reasonably at peace as everyone is trying to maintain a semblance of normalcy during this fluid situation.  The current status of school closures, as mandated by the San Diego Diocese Office for Schools, remains the same since last Friday.  We do not yet have and end-date in sight, but it is safe to assume we will be closed the next two weeks and possibly through Easter break.   The school administration and staff are currently working to formulate a distance learning plan for our students that best suits the needs of all our families.  It is challenging, needless to say, to strike a balance between fulfilling our mission as a school, while being mindful that every individual family has different needs and capabilities of administering and monitoring student work at home.  Additionally, our hope is to not overwhelm parents and students during this emotionally fraught time.  
            The teachers and administration are working to provide your children the best learning experience under these circumstances.  They are preparing learning plans for their students and will be communicating their expectations directly to you. What parents should expect from St. Patrick School during the closure:


  • Office will be open from 9:00am-2:00pm Monday-Friday.
  • Learning over the next few weeks will consist of both digital and hard-copy assignments.
  • Teachers will communicate assignments on a weekly basis.
  • Work packets, if applicable, will be available for pick-up on Wednesday between 1:00-2:00 pm in the school parking lot.  If you cannot make it during that time, work packets may be picked up in the front office. All assignments and class work will be collected when we return from school.  The schoolwork is not optional, unless stated by individual teaches, but we want to remain flexible and sensitive to each families’ unique situation.  
  • Assignments will be posted on individual “Class Pages” on the school website at www.stpatrickssd.com.
  • Teacher “office hours” will be between 9:00am-12:00pm.  This is time when they are available to communicate electronically with individual families.
  • Regular communication from the administration with updates regarding the COVID-19 developments, school closures, and future steps.

This situation is unprecedented and clearly subject to change as we evaluate new developments as they occur. We thank you for your patience and understanding.  

Sincerely,
Hernan Valdivia

St. Patrick's Mission:
     St. Patrick's School provides a quality Catholic elementary education for all students entrusted to our care, developing every aspect of the child: mind, body, and spirit.
     We support parents as primary educators of their children. We are called to spread the Gospel message of love, unity and reconciliation. Essential to our mission is building a relationship with Jesus and one another.
     St. Patrick's School is a vital part of our parish community and is enriched by the presence and ministry of the Augustinian Order. Their values of truth, community, and love guide us in the fulfillment of our mission.