FINAL TURN IN DATE – Sunday May 17th

ALL textbooks, library books, and items that are the property of St. Patrick School need to be turned in by Sunday May 17th
Please enter through the gym door Sunday May 17th 12 from Noon – 6 pm.
There will be no turn in or pick up on Monday May 18th.
Please feel free to bring any used uniforms that you would like to donate.

Final Pick-Up

Last Day of School – FINAL PICK UP – Wednesday May 20th

Families can drive through from 6:00-7:00 pm – teachers will be available to pass out items listed below
This is a celebration of the all of the hard work the students have given us throughout the year!
Items will be sorted by family. Teachers will be in masks / gloves and deliver to the cars as you drive through
- Final report cards
- Social Growth Charts
- Any personal items that were left in desks or lockers
- Leftover medication from the office

Student Athletes of the Year

This past week the St. Patrick Junior High teachers, administration and coaches voted on junior high athletes of the year based on the following criteria below: great attitude on and off the court/field, commitment to the team, being a leader on the team, willing to help, teach and assist their teammates, positive sportsmanship shown amongst their teammates, opponents and officials, succeeding in the classroom by being eligible for every game, exhibits top performance as a scholar athlete, always does what they are supposed to be doing when they are supposed to be doing it, and always brings glory to God as an athlete, they play sports in a way that draws attention to God’s greatness instead of their own.

It is an honor to announce the recipients of the St. Patrick Athletes of the year award to: Will Bethune and Wasuk Kose! Congratulations to both you!

Fall Planning Survey

When COVID-19 hit, K-12 educators throughout America were thrust into emergency distance learning. Few parochial schools were prepared for this, and many homes / families were equally unprepared, but everyone worked together to do what was best for students. Looking toward the opening of the 2020-21 school year in August, it is unclear what social restrictions will be in place. The Nebraska Department of Education has said it is not making decisions regarding start-of-school, for several weeks yet. The central education office which supports the schools’ technology is trying to get a sense of what technology might be needed if social restrictions are still being enforced when school starts. This is a situation where everyone hopes for the best but must prepare for the worst. They are asking feedback from parents via a survey. Please click on the link below and complete the survey before May 15. Thank you for your input.

Click here to take survey: https://bit.ly/3b8YLXV

8th Grade Promotion Parade

Drive through the school parking lot to honk and cheer for our eighth grade class as we celebrate their promotion to high school!

All school families and parishioners are welcome. Eighth graders will be distanced around the school sidewalk in their caps and gowns. Please stay in your cars. Cheering, honking, candy throwing, is fun and ENCOURAGED!

Free Testing for COVID-19

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Amazon Smile – Updated Link

Start your Amazon shopping at smile.amazon.com – Search for ‘St Patrick Catholic Church of Lincoln’ or click the link and a percentage of all of your Amazon purchases will come back to St. Patrick! Link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/47-0438579

Schmoker Reading Program

The Schmoker Reading Center at UN-L offers tutoring for struggling readers. This summer, due to the pandemic, we are implementing an online tutoring option via Zoom. We are currently recruiting students who are completing 3^rd or 4^th grade and are a year or more behind grade level in reading. I realize that winding down the school year in our difficult situation is already keeping you busier than ever, but if you know of students who might benefit, please pass this information along to families who you think might be interested. The application can be found at cehs.unl.edu/readingcenter, along with information about our center. If you have questions, please call 402.472.3532 to leave a message. I’ll return your call as soon as possible.

Summer Food Program for Families

Check out Nebraska’s Summer Food Service Program. The program which provides free summer meals to kids and teens (ages 1 – 18) may be available in your area at select locations. The meals help ensure children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is out for the summer. There are many open summer meal sites throughout the state of Nebraska. Call 2-1-1 or text FOOD to 877-877.

To locate a “sponsor” in your area, click on the link: https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids Click on the United States map and enter your zip code in the next screen. The resulting map detail shows blue marker dot(s) in your area. Click on the blue dot for contact information of the “sponsor” in your area

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

May 14th Newsletter