Upcoming Dates

October 17
- Trunk or Treat
October 18
- CSS/Premier Vision Free Vision Clinic – see flyer below!
October 21
- Fall Pep Rally and Spirit Day
- Food Market at pick up
- Parents Night and the last Volleyball game of the season
October 22
- Whole-school Rosary
October 23
- Last day of 1st quarter
October 24
- No School – Teacher workday
October 29
- Heart of a Child Presentation & Diaper Drive
October 31
- Student Dress Up – All Saints Day procession during mass

Online Book Fair Closes October 17!

THANK YOU for such a successful in-person Book Fair, St. Patrick School Family! Our online fair is STILL OPEN until Friday, October 17! We are only $400 away from earning 50% of our sales back as profit! If you missed the chance to shop or know someone who would like to support our fundraising efforts, please invite them to shop at this link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stpatrickelementaryschool7. All online sales ship directly to home and there is free shipping on book-only orders of $35 or more.

Thank you & God Bless you!

Sr. Deanna & Mr. Schneider

Trunk or Treat – October 17th

Please sign up to volunteer at https://shorturl.at/7PZMX – we need lots of ‘trunks’ and helpers to make this night a success! Candy donations will also be accepted at school or in the narthex. Call or text Meghan Mitchell with questions – 402-610-3579.

October Lunch + Events

Pius X Fall Play: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory

Tickets are on sale now for the Pius Players production of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ with four shows Oct. 16-19. These family-friendly shows are on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm, and Sunday at 1:30 pm. Shows are at Lincoln Southwest High School (due to construction at Pius X). Tickets are $11 for adults and $8 for students, and are on sale now at PiusX.net/store.

S.T.A.G.E. Auditions

S.T.A.G.E. Theatre will be holding AUDITIONS for their winter musicals October 16-19 for students ages 7 and up.

Lil Red and The Cowboy Who Saw the Light is a fun western-themed musical for kids ages 7-11 years. Older students (10 and up) may audition for The Good, The Bad, and The Fuzzy, a comedic musical melodrama set in the wild west. Both musicals carry Christian themes and lessons.

Weekly rehearsals begin October 25 with performances taking place the first two weekends of January. Additional information on tuition, scheduling, and audition signups can be found at stage4kids.com under STAGE Theatre.

CSS/Premier Vision – October 18th

Catholic Social Services and Premier Vision are offering a free vision clinic to families who qualify. More details and income guidelines can be found by clicking the arrow on the left to reveal the links below.

English detials

Spanish details

CK Sisters Work Day – October 18th

Volleyball Schedule

Please come out and cheer on our Lady Shamrocks! October 21st is Parents Night and our last game of the season!

All School Family Rosary – October 22nd

All families are welcome to join us for our 5th annual All School Family Rosary honoring October, the month of the rosary, on Wednesday October 22nd beginning at 2:45.

Please park in the gravel rectory parking lot or over at the United Methodist Church if you join us!

Students may wear a BLUE top with uniform bottoms in honor of Mary and the month of the Rosary!

Heart of a Child Presentation & Diaper Drive – October 29

We are excited to announce that Heart of a Child Ministries will be sharing their Celebration of Life presentations with our school on Wednesday, October 29th.

Heart of a Child Ministries is an Omaha-based, nationally recognized, education ministry that brings live ultrasound education into schools with registered sonographers, master’s level social workers and pregnant volunteers. We use a 4S model of education – sharing Scripture, Science, Stories and Service. Children will see the miracle of life in the womb on the big screen, listen to the heartbeat, and hear the joy-filled truth about God’s love for the preborn person and for all of His children – for we are all children of God!

💗 What Your Child Will Experience:

Kindergarten–4th Grade:

· Joyful songs and Scripture reflections
· “Fun fetal facts” and a live ultrasound on the big screen
· Hearing a baby’s heartbeat and seeing tiny hands and feet wiggle
· Hands-on activities: Celebration of Life bags filled with mini baby models, bookmarks, heart-shaped lollipops, and stickers

5th–8th Grade:

· Live ultrasound and fetal development education
· A touching adoption story shared by Nikki, highlighting the love and connection between birth and adoptive families
· Celebration of Life bags and meaningful discussion

7th–8th Grade (Extended Presentation):

· A special opportunity to Reflect and Reconnect with God.
· The inspiring story of the Pro-life Prayer Pillow, started by a seven-year-old child to support moms in need.
· A powerful testimony from Jeremy Bowers, father of eleven, whose son Dominic was diagnosed with Trisomy 18. Despite the odds, Dominic is now 13 years old a living witness to the beauty of choosing life.

Students will leave with a deeper understanding of God’s love for every person and the value of every life.

🎥 Want a Preview?

Watch video trailers and hear testimonials from parents, teachers, and students at: https://heartofachildministries.org/presentations

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents Are Invited!

We warmly welcome you to attend the presentations and share in this beautiful experience. Presentation Schedule:

· K–4th Grade: 12:00–1:00 PM
· 5th–8th Grade: 1:30–2:30 PM
· 7th–8th Grade (Extended): 2:40–3:10 PM

🎉 Let’s Celebrate!

To add some fun, students are invited to wear pink or blue tops (with uniform bottoms) to guess the baby’s gender. Our pregnant volunteer will reveal the surprise during the presentation!

When your child comes home, ask them to show you their Celebration of Life bag and talk about what they learned. Share your own stories—cravings, ultrasound photos, baby kicks, and how you saw God working in their life even before birth. Consider writing them a heartfelt letter with memories from your pregnancy and their early years. These conversations can be deeply meaningful and affirming.

🤲 Pro-Life Service Project

In the spirit of giving, our school will be collecting baby items and diapers for Birthright pregnancy center to help local moms in need. Please have your students bring donations to their school classroom on October 29th.

Thank you for partnering with us in celebrating the gift of life and sharing God’s love with your children.

Trunk or Treat – Havelock Manor

The staff and residents at Havelock Manor invited us to their Trunk or Treat on October 24! Please support our neighbors with your presence!

Student Dress Up – All Saints Day

St. Patrick students are encouraged to dress as a saint or biblical figure on Friday, October 31st to recognize the Holy Day, All Saints Day, on Saturday, November 1st.

All students who dress up will need to fill out and return the All Saints Day info sheet coming home in mid-October.
Please join us for 8 a.m. mass – we will pray the Litany of the Saints and students will process in their saint costumes
Students will not be able to make a full change clothes. Please keep recess and lunch in mind when planning costumes that aren’t easily removed!
All costumes should be of a saint or a human biblical figure/ angel.

Costumes do not have to be elaborate – with a little bit of searching on the internet – you might find you have just what you need right at home!

20 Saint costumes made of tshirts – https://catholicallyear.com/blog/20-easy-saint-costumes-made-of-t-shirts/
150 Saint Costume Ideas – https://catholicallyear.com/blog/over-150-all-saints-day-costumes-for/
150 MORE Ideas – https://catholicallyear.com/blog/over-150-more-all-saints-day-costumes/

HSA Corner

The Home and School Association is in need of volunteers to help us in our mission of supporting our St. Patrick School family- if you can help, please contact St.Patrick-HSA@cdolinc.net.

This month we:

Made a significant contribution to purchase flexible seating options for the new library
Paid for referees at Volleyball games
Paid for Cross Country fees

Upcoming:

Trunk or Treat will be October 17
Fall fundraiser will be Eileen’s Cookie dough! Watch for more info.

Festival Kid Zone Coordinator Needed

2026 St. Patrick Festival Kids’ Zone is seeking one or more new coordinators. Responsibilities include: seeking donations from local businesses, coordinate the purchase of prizes for games, set up games and manage games, and coordinate volunteers. The previous coordinators will help you get started! Please contact festival chairs Nic and Leah Bethune 402-432-2042 or Ashley Benes 402-480-3392 if interested or if you have questions!

2025-26 School Calendar

The 2025-26 School Calendar is available here: Calendar | St Patrick’s Catholic School

IXL

The url to log into IXL has changed! New URL to log in: https://www.ixl.com/signin/stpatricklincoln

Used Uniform Shop

The used uniform shop is always accepting gently used uniforms. We have a good stock of inventory for most sizes. Junior High skirts are also ready to go! The Used Uniform Shop can be opened by appointment.

The Uniform Store is Open!

The ArtFX Uniform Store is open! Orders are due by Tuesday, November 18th to ensure orders arrive before Christmas!
Place your order here: https://stores.inksoft.com/st_patrick_catholic_school/shop/home
For non-logo items, including shorts, pants, skirts, and jumpers you may shop at ANY store. Old Navy, The Children’s Place, and JCPenney are popular choices!
Regardless of where you purchase items they must be of appropriate length for all students. Please ensure ALL skirts, skorts, and shorts are close to knee-length or just a bit higher (within 2 inches).

Gently used uniforms will be available for families in the “Used Uniform Shop” by appointment throughout the summer.

Check out our School Dress Code HERE and click on the image below to view our Uniform Visual Guide…

School Messages

Pius X High School Parent Association

Pius X High School Parent Association representative for St. Patrick’s parish is Tracy Wesely. Tracy can help you find answers to Pius X High School -related questions. She can be reached at 402-466-2752 or Tracy-Wesely@cdolinc.net

Classroom Wishlist

Many teachers have updated their classroom wish lists! Purchasing an item from the wish list is a great way to say THANK YOU!

Check out all of the lists here: Teacher Wishlists | St Patrick’s Catholic School (stpatricklincolnschool.com)

Fundraisers

SCRIP

What is Scrip? “Scrip” turns everyday shopping into cash for the St. Patrick Church and School. Purchase gift cards at face value in advance to use at checkout, instead of paying with credit, debit card, check or cash.

How Does It Work? Purchase gift cards at face value from local merchants who designate their own discount percentage ranging from 1.5% to 30%. The discount amount translates to profit for the St. Patrick!

$50 Marcus Theatres gift card at 8% = $4 St. Patrick profit
$100 Walmart gift card at 2.% = $2.50 St. Patrick profit

Purchase SCRIP before shopping by filling out this form and turning it into the parish office or call in your order to the rectory at 402.466.2752 and we can prepare your order ahead for you. SCRIP can also be purchased at the parish office or after weekend masses.

We’re excited to share that our school is participating in Cash for Classrooms, part of Casey’s Rewards. This opens up St. Patrick School to new funding opportunities to help improve learning environments for students.
The best part? Donations don’t come out of your own pocket. When you buy from Casey’s and use their rewards program you can simply turn your points into a donation to our school.
Help St. Patrick School make the most of this program and learn more at Caseys.com/schools.

Box Tops are now digital only! You can download the app Box Tops for Education, register and select St Patrick School, and then scan eligible receipts containing Box Tops products. Online retailers that are eligible: Instacart, Jet.com, SamsClub.com, Shipt, Target.com, Target Pick-Up/Drive-Up, Walmart Grocery, Walmart.com.

Traditional Box Tops are being phased out and we are no longer receiving enough to mail in so please direct your efforts towards the digital app. Thank you to everyone who has contributed box tops over the years!

Digital Box Tops FAQ

Where do I go to enter Box Tops digitally? Download the Box Tops for Education App or visit https://www.boxtops4education.com/ to learn more
How long are Box Tops receipts eligible for scanning? Scan your receipts within 14 days of purchase.
What products are eligible?: Download the full list of eligible products here: https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/Participating-Products-Page or just look for the Box Top logo on products you purchase.
Can I still clip and send in physical Box Tops? Unfortunately no, we are no longer receiving enough to make it worth sending in for payment.
What if I shop online? Submit your email receipts to receipts@boxtops4education.com
How do I help earn more? Scroll down to the bonus offers on the Box Tops App to learn how to earn extra.

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