Upcoming Dates
- October 23
- Last day of 1st quarter
- October 24
- No School – Teacher workday
- October 29
- Heart of a Child Presentation & Diaper Drive
- Students can wear a pink or blue shirt with Uniform bottoms. More details below!
- Heart of a Child Presentation & Diaper Drive
- October 31
- All Saints Day procession during mass
- Students can dress as a saint. More details below!
- All Saints Day procession during mass
- November 14
- 1:00 dismissal – Extended Care available
- November 18
- Food Market at Dismissal
- Last day to order from our Uniform Store at ArtFX – see link below!
- November 21
- No School – STARS Event Prep
- November 26-28
- No School – Thanksgiving Break
Dress Code Reminders
We’ve noticed a number of students wearing pants and leggings with holes in them. Please ensure that all clothing worn to school (including jeans on spirit and field trip days) is free of holes and aligns with our dress code policy.
If your child is in need of uniform items, we invite you to contact the school office to schedule an appointment to visit our Used Uniform Shop. We’re happy to help ensure every student is dressed appropriately and comfortably.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in maintaining a respectful and unified school environment.
On a related note, the ArtFX Uniform Store is open until November 18th. See more info below!
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 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.
October Lunch + Events
Trunk or Treat – Havelock Manor – October 24
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 that came home last week.
- 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/
The Uniform Store is Open until November 18!
- 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.
Check out our School Dress Code HERE and click on the image below to view our Uniform Visual Guide…
Anderson Library Event – November 2
Pete the Cat will be at Anderson Library on Sunday, November 2nd. This event is highly recommended by Mr. Wolfe!
Boys Basketball Schedule
Come out and show your support for our Boys Basketball team!
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.
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.