Upcoming Dates
- August 31
- First Day of Pre School
- September 3
- Yogurtini Fundraiser 5-9pm
- September 4
- 1:00 Dismissal
- September 7
- NO SCHOOL – Labor Day
Yogurtini Fundraiser
Join us for the first fundraiser of the new school year! Thursday, September 3rd form 5 – 9 pm at Yogurtini on 48th and O St. Please wear a mask until you get to your table. You may enjoy your frozen yogurt inside or outside on the patio or take it to go! 15% of earned sales will be donated so remember to mention you are with St. Patrick’s School!
Office Reminders
Please return any paperwork that was sent home from the office. We will contact families who have forms still missing individually next week. Thank you for your kindness!
- COVID form from the Diocese
- Free&Reduced lunch application
- Photo/Handbook agreements (these were only sent home with families who did not return them in the spring)
COVID Response Updates
Thank you for your efforts in sending children to school with their masks and understanding that we are doing our best to comply with local health guidelines while trying to ensure that schools feels as ‘normal’ to the children as possible. Everyone is doing a GREAT job despite the changes and sacrifices that are being made!
Updates: The teachers and staff have being doing a great job adjusting the protocol that we had in place when we find that it can be improved, or won’t work as we thought. One example is mass seating. On paper it looked great, but once the children were in mass it felt a little too close. This week the teachers have been adjusting the seating so that we can all be in mass together, but maximize the space that we have. Thank you teachers for your efforts!
- All masks are to be 2 layers (not a change – but a reminder of the policy)
- Valve masks are NOT allowed unless they are layered with a cloth or disposable mask
- Neck gaiters are allowed IF the material is doubled up
- Drinking fountains are closed – students are welcome to bring a water bottle of their choosing (24 oz. or less is preferred)
Drop Off / Pick Up
Reminders
- Please pull ALL the way to the first spot when dropping off or picking up
- Please do not block streets / sidewalks/ or driveways
- Please enter from the east and exit to the north ONLY
- Clearly display you visor name card
- Click to enlarge the drop off / pick up map below
Schmoeker Reading Program
Reading tutoring for students – learn more at their website: https://cehs.unl.edu/readingcenter/ or call 402-472-3532
Asbestos Update
Asbestos Update: In compliance with federal law, St. Patrick Catholic School has conducted three professional asbestos inspections (1987, 1991, and 1994) and has developed and followed asbestos management plans according to the findings of each inspection. St. Patrick Catholic School is asbestos free. Anyone interested in reviewing the school’s asbestos management plan may do so by contacting the school. The asbestos program manager for the Diocese of Lincoln is Ron Prochaska who works for Alfred Benesch and Company 402-479-2200.
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