Items Below Include:
- Counseling Services for Families
- 4th Quarter Distance Learning & Grading information
- 2020-21 Calendar Links
- Teacher Drive by and Virtual Music Program
- Food Market scheduled for April 21st
- Packet pick up for April 20th
- Supporting St. Patrick Family Businesses
- Summer Daycare
- Assistance for Families
Counseling Services for Families
Families who may desire counseling services during this time, are encouraged to contact the Immaculate Heart of Mary Counseling Center. The best source of information is their website at immaculateheartcounseling.org which continues to be frequently updated. A voicemail can be left and will be returned either the same day or next business day. Or you can email ihmcc@cssisus.org
The desire at IHMCC is to support our community. A lot has changed in the past several weeks with a lot of adjustments and new challenges for our parish, school, and families. If you are in need of counseling please don’t hesitate to reach out.
4th Quarter Distance Learning & Grading Information
Thank you to all of our families as you have continued to support your student through distance learning. Please continue to do what you can and keep communicating with teachers.
- The final packet pick-up will be Monday May 11th.
- The final day to turn in assignments will be Monday May 18th.
- All textbooks, library books, and items that are the property of St. Patrick School need to be turned in by Monday May 18th or by the date designated by your teacher.
- Any personal items that were left in desks or lockers will be available for pick-up on Monday May 18th.
- Final report cards will be available for pickup on Monday May 18th.
- 4th Quarter grades will reflect Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory based on effort in turning in assignments and communication with homeroom teachers.
- If your child is unable to complete work for any reason, please talk with their teacher. Parents are able to provide a valid excuse for students who are unable to complete work due to lack of support, illness, or emotional stress in the home.
2020-2021 Proposed Calendar
Paper copies of the calendar will be sent home with report cards on May 18th. Until then – you may check out our 2020-2021 calendar here: https://stpatricklincolnschool.com/calendar/
If, to continue social distancing, directives are given to start school at a later date late, space out attendance days for social distancing, or any other change – we will update the calendars as we are able. Please pray that government officials and healthcare experts can work together to be able to open schools as planned in August.
Teacher Drive by and Virtual Music Program
Thank you to all who were able to join us for the ‘Drive By to Wave Hi’! What a joyful event – we cannot wait to see you all again 
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO
Our Spring Program may have been cancelled, but students were NOT going to let school closure keep them from singing their hearts out. Mrs. Cassiday – thank you for your efforts in planning AMAZING school programs through the years. Your efforts are appreciated by St. Patrick students, families, and staff! You have made a difference through not only your love of music, but of your genuine love for each and every one of your students. WE THANK YOU!
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIRTUAL SPRING PROGRAM
Food Market – Tuesday April 21st
Catholic Social Services (CSS) has partnered with the Food Bank of Lincoln to provide healthy choice options for our school families at no cost! The CSS Food Market will be serving grab and go bags from 2:00-4:00 in the school parking lot.
ALL families are welcome to walk through the Market selecting items for your family. Fresh fruit, eggs, bread, and more!
Next Monday Packet Pick Up – April 20th
All families can pick up their weekly packets from the gym entrance Mondays 7 am – 7 pm.
• Do not send students in unattended.
• The packets will have 24 hours no contact with teachers and vice versa. Please ensure you drop off any completed work by Monday at 7 p.m.
• If you are unable to pick up your packet – please coordinate with Kathy in the rectory so she can let you into the gym entrance after scheduled hours: 402-466-2752
Supporting St. Patrick Business
If you own a small business and are still able to serve customers – we want to support you! Email Mrs. Placek with your business info and we will include in upcoming newsletters and share via Social Media!
Enroll NOW in the Summer Program at St. Patrick!
Summer Camp is ON for St. Patrick. This new program is for anyone – not just St. Patrick students / parishioners – tell your friends – this will be the best summer ever!
Click here for details and to enroll now – spaces are limited – https://stpatricklincolnschool.com/summercare/
Food + Additional Assistance
Food Distribution from Pius X High School
Pius X is distributing a week of sack lunches for children ages 1-18 daily Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Families can request a week of groceries to be delivered by CSS here: https://www.piusx.net/covid19/request-week-of-groceries-css/
Food Distribution from Lincoln Public Schools
LPS Nutrition Services will provide a sack lunch and breakfast for the next day to any child at any of the SEVEN locations listed below:
- Belmont Elementary School (3425 North 14th St.)
- Arnold Elementary School (5000 Mike Scholl Street)
- Hartley Elementary School (730 North 33rd St.)
- (NEW) Calvert Elementary School (3709 S. 46th St.)
- Park Middle School (855 South 8th St.)
- Northeast High School (2635 North 63rd St.)
- Lincoln High School (2229 J Street)
One meal per child will be available 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. while supplies last.
Information from Catholic Social Services
Request Food
The St. Francis Food Pantry continues to provide households in need with perishable and
nonperishable items. You need to call (402) 474-6200. Requests are taken Monday through Thursday starting at 8am. You will receive a pickup time the same day between 1pm and 4pm. When you place your request, please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions. In light of COVID-19, CSS is making the following adjustments.
- Increasing the number of households served per day
- Coordinating delivery options for quarantined households
- Providing personal care items, including toilet paper, soap, shampoo etc. upon request
If you have any questions, please contact our Regional Director of Social Services, Katie Patrick at (402) 327-6223 or kpatrick@cssisus.org
Request Emergency Cash Assistance
CSS provides cash assistance to those struggling to pay rent, utilities, car repairs, and more. We take requests every Monday morning. The phone number is (402) 327-6211 and the line opens at 9am. Appointments are based on a weekly budget, however, in light of the coronavirus and its impact on our community, we are actively raising funds to increase our weekly budget. If you have any questions, contact our Emergency Services Coordinator, Marilu Cazares at (402) 327-6222 or mcazares@cssisus.org
Walk-In Services
We provide diapers, baby formula, personal care items, adult diapers, and more to walk-in clients during regular business hours. If you have any questions or would like to make a donation, please contact our Client Relations Specialist, Veronica Hotovy at (402) 474-1600 or vhotovy@cssisus.org
At this time, the Lincoln office will remain open during our regular business hours. Follow us on Facebook to receive information on hours, services, and ways you can help. Thank you!
Good Shepherd & Shamrock Fund Scholarships
Deadline Extended – April 17th Apply here using 2018 or 2019 tax information: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/43MX7 Contact the Finance Office with additional questions: 402-466-2752
School Messages
Area Events / Camps
Totus Tuus – St. Patrick Totus Tuus will be held the week of June21st – 26th – sign up information to come…
- Reading Camp – click image to view
- Camp Kateri – click image to view
- Bright Lights – click image to view
- Looking for a great summer learning adventure for a K-8th grade student? Check out Bright Lights! They have over 100 summer camps available that encourage students to learn in a fun and investigative way. See their entire camp schedule at https://www.brightlights.org/programs/schedule.html . Registration begins Saturday, March 21 at 8:00 AM!
- Oxbow Vet Camp – click image to view
School Messages
Uniform Orders
Families can now make individual orders for logo polo’s, fleece, and sweatshirts!
Call Tim at ArtFX – (402) 421-2611 and tell him you are with St. Patrick School in Lincoln.
Fundraisers
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.
Start your Amazon shopping at smile.amazon.com – Tap the image above or search for ‘St Patrick Catholic Church of Lincoln’ and a percentage of all of your Amazon purchases will come back to St. Patrick!
Go to the Coca Cola Website, search for St. Patrick School, or type in the zip code 68507, scroll down to the one in Lincoln NE and then enter the Coca Cola product code under the bottle cap on your computer screen or scan it from your phone.
Box Tops are going digital! 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 are still eligible to be clipped and dropped off at school until they expire. You can also double dip during this transitional phase by both clipping the Box Tops and scanning the receipts!
(Some brands are not yet participating in the digital program and these will need to be clipped as usual including Hefty, Kleenez, Progresso, Reyolds, Scott, Ziploc and Finish)
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? YES! The physical Box Tops are still eligible to be clipped and sent to the school until they expire. Scan the receipts as well to double dip with those participating products.
- 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.
We are excited to tell you that we have started an Ignatius Book Club for our school! Ignatius Book Club is a wonderful Catholic organization that provides thoughtfully selected books and materials from leading publishers that entertain, instruct, and inspire for a variety of reading levels and interests.
Plus, every purchase you make through Ignatius Book Club earns bonus points which can be redeemed for books, religious products, or school supplies for our school!
Click HERE to join and start browsing Ignatius Book Club’s extensive selection of wholesome material
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 Raising Canes gift card at 30% = $15.00 St. Patrick profit
- $50 Marcus Theatres gift card at 8% = $4 St. Patrick profit
- $100 Walmart gift card at 2.% = $2.50 St. Patrick profit
Click here for the SCRIP order form. SCRIP can be purchased at the parish office or after weekend masses.
Athletics
Introducing a mobile-friendly website for Catholic School athletics, www.cysi.org
League Information & Rules, League Policies, Registration & Participation Forms, Mission Statement, Philosophy, Sports Calendar (that is constantly being updated), and much more. In addition to our own league’s information, you will find material on the football and wrestling programs at Pius X High School.
If you have any questions please do not ever hesitate to reach out to our school’s Athletic Director – Mr. Ryan Mackling