Upcoming Dates

January 31st – February 5th
- Catholic Schools Week
February 5th
- 1:00 PM Dismissal
- Soup Supper Drive Through!
February 9th-11th
- Parent / Teacher Conferences
February 11th
- Valentine’s Day Parties-wear Valentine’s shirts (or anything red/pink) with uniform bottoms
- Valentine’s treats should be individually wrapped/ store bought.
- 1:00 PM Dismissal
February 12th – 16th
- NO SCHOOL – Teacher Comp / Workdays
March 1st – 5th
- - ITBS TESTING – Grades 3-8: Please DO NOT schedule appointments for students this week

Catholic Schools Week

The Catholic Schools Week committee is still busy finalizing some of the church and classroom events that will take place during Catholic Schools Week. We wanted to let you know of our special dress days during the week so you can ensure you have everything ready to CELEBRATE!

Students and staff will vary from elaborate to simple on their version of these dress days. Do what works for you and your family – no pressure! This is a way to have fun and create fond memories of St. Patrick School that will last a lifetime! If you need inspiration for saint costumes – check out the links below. In addition to priests and sisters there were doctors, farmers, and even princesses who became saints!

Saints – Girls: https://www.catholicicing.com/all-saints-day-costume-ideas-for-girls/
Saints – Boys: https://www.catholicicing.com/all-saints-day-costume-ideas-for-boys/
Buy Online: https://thekennedyadventures.com/simple-costumes-all-saints-day/
150 Saint Costume Ideas: https://catholicallyear.com/blog/over-150-all-saints-day-costumes-for/

CSW Soup Supper

The annual CSW Soup Supper is DRIVE THROUGH style this year. We will still have the tasty soups you love – and don’t forget the cinnamon rolls! See info below – advanced orders encouraged – order online or return the form sent home with your child. Click HERE to place your order online. Free will donations appreciated – all funds raised go directly to purchase items for the classrooms!

Pre-School and Kindergarten Enrollment

Online enrollment will open in February. Until then – reserve your child’s spot in our 2021-22 Pre-School and Kindergarten classes by calling the school office (402) 466-3710 or emailing StPatrickLincolnSchool@cdolinc.net. If you have friends or neighbors who are interested in enrolling their child in any grade for the 2021-22 school year – they are welcome to call or email to set up an appointment to learn more about St. Patrick School! #GoShamrocks

Good Shepherd Scholarship

The Good Shepherd Scholarship application for the 2021-22 school year is open. Families who qualify will pay only $270/ year for each child enrolled. Please call the finance office if you have any questions or need any help with the application process (402) 466-2752. Additionally, Shamrock Scholarships are available to families who do not qualify for the Good Shepherd Scholarship. Over 90% of our school families qualify for a scholarship – click HERE to begin your application!

Jr. High – Thank you!

As a thank you to the 6^th & 7^th graders for turning in their textbook loan forms in a timely manner (and including 8^th for fun) this Friday Jan 22nd – is a no-uniform on top day for Jr. High. Students may wear a hooded sweatshirt after mass.

Water Donations

Our water bottle supply is getting low. If you are able to pick up a case next time you go to the store and drop it off at pick up – we would appreciate it!

Smart Watches

Dress code reminder: Smart watches are NOT allowed in school. Items like this are very difficult for teachers to monitor and could cause distractions in the classroom. If your child recently received a smart / fitness watch for Christmas – we ask that it stays at home. If a teacher notices a students with a smart watch – they may be asked to put it in their backpack or to let the teacher hang on to it for the reminder of the day. Thank you for your help!

Dress code is always available here: Dress Code | St Patrick’s Catholic School (stpatricklincolnschool.com)

Lincoln MOMs

LINCOLN MOTHERS ON A MISSION (MOMs) will be meeting virtually on Saturday, February 6th @ 8:30 am. “Mothering the Mother: Addressing Perinatal Mood Disorders with Knowledge, Love, and Support” with Vanessa Neuhaus. Lincoln MOMs is a group of Catholic mothers searching for fellowship, hope, & joy in our ever-changing vocation. Please check the facebook page or newsletter for the Zoom link for upcoming meeting. Contact us at lincolnmomsgroup@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/lincolnmothersonamission.

Villa Marie School Virtual Event

The students’ of Villa Marie invite you to join them for the A HEART like His Virtual Dance on January 29th at 6pm. Pre-register at https://villamariewaverly.brushfire.com

Entertainment by Freedom Train, Dave Egr and Bethany Lynn
Students courageously share their life stories
Tribute to Msgr. James D. Dawson
Matching gift available up to $9,000

Raffle opens on January 8th and will close Feb 5th at 10pm.

https://go.rallyup.com/vmraffle

Auction and Wine Pull open on January 22nd and will close Feb 5th at 10pm.

Lunch Menu

Home and School Board 2020-21

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.

School Messages

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

January 21st Newsletter