Upcoming Dates

• March 3 – 7
  • ITBS Testing – Please no vacations or appointments
• March 5
  • Ash Wednesday – Lent Begins
• March 7
  • Stations of the Cross 2:45
  • Fish Fry 5:00-7:00
• March 14 & 17
  • NO SCHOOL
• March 15
  • ST. PATRICK FESTIVAL
• April 17-22
  • Easter Break NO SCHOOL
• Save the Date – Totus Tuus Summer Program June 23-27

St. Patrick Festival

We hope to see all of our St. Patrick School families at our annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival! This is a fun event for kids and adults – you won’t want to miss it!

Fish Fry – Desserts and Volunteers Needed

St. Patrick Festival Raffle Ticket Sales

It is time again for the St. Patrick’s Day Festival! A huge part of the money raised during the Festival is from the raffle, which has a grand prize of $2,000.00. Students received 5 tickets to sell and they should be coming home this week.

If a student sells the grand prize winning ticket, they will receive $100.00.   All they need to do is put their name and phone number on the seller line of the ticket stubs they turn in.

QUESTION: When can you start selling raffle tickets and when does my student need to turn them in:
ANSWER: The student can sell tickets immediately. Tickets should be turned into the teacher at school or in an envelope stating raffle tickets at weekly mass no later than Wednesday, March 12, 2025, or at the Festival on March 15th.
QUESTION: If the student sells their tickets, can they get more?
ANSWER: Yes, you can get more tickets at the school office or the back of church. If your student does not sell all of the tickets, please turn them in with the sold tickets.
QUESTION:If you have a question, whom shall you contact?
ANSWER: All questions should be directed to Matt McDonald at (737) 240-9503 or mattlmcdonald@earthlink.net

Tuition and Scholarship Application

• The application link is open – deadline is March 31.  Please visit the link below for more information and the online application
• Good Shepherd will award $1,800 per student for families who qualify under 225% FPL (see chart below)
• Shamrock Scholarships are offered for 3 levels
• The FACTS application is one $40 fee for all scholarships, including GSS and Shamrock Scholarships.
• Create your account or sign in here: Welcome to Grant & Aid

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2025 Fall Returning Student Enrollment

ALL FAMILIES: Please follow the directions below to re-enroll your child(ren) for the upcoming school year through the PowerSchool Parent Portal as appropriate.

• If you are enrolling your child(ren) for the first time (incoming PreK/K child who does not currently attend St. Pat’s), do not use this guide. Use the Pre-Enrollment Instructions instead.
• Click here for 2025 Tuition and Scholarship information:  Tuition + Scholarships | St Patrick’s Catholic School
• Please let us know as soon as possible if your child will not be returning in the fall.

Accessing Enrollment Forms

1. Open your PowerSchool app on your phone or type https://powerschool.cdolinc.net/ into the address bar of any internet browser on your computer or phone (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Etc.)
2. Type in the Username and Password used to log into the PowerSchool Account. (District Code:  RCSD) Then click the Sign In button
   • If you do not remember your Username click the Forgot Username link under the Parent Account Recovery Links section at the bottom of the screen
   • If you do not remember your Password click the Forgot Password link under the Parent Account Recovery Links section at the bottom of the screen
   • If you don’t have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, please contact the office. We will provide you with your student’s Access ID and Access Password. Once you have those two pieces of information, follow this link for the guide on creating a PowerSchool Parent Portal account.
3. Once on the PowerSchool Parent home screen you will see the students you have associated with your parent account in the blue bar at the top of the screen. Click on a student to begin the re-enrollment process.
   • If you are missing a student in the blue bar, they are not associated with your account. Please contact the office. We will provide you with your student’s Access ID and Access Password. Once you have those two pieces of information, follow this link for the guide on creating a PowerSchool Parent Portal account.
4. Then click on Forms (3 lines at the bottom of the app or in the browser) toward the middle of the Left Navigation.
5. On the Forms Screen you will see a list or drop-down of enrollment forms that need to be completed.
   • The progress bar above the forms will fill in green as you complete the individual forms.
6. Click on the first blue link in the list (usually A. Student Info) to be taken to the first enrollment form you need to complete.
7. Once each form is filled out, press the Submit button at the bottom of the page. Your form will be submitted and reloaded. If the form submission was successful, a pop-up window will open thanking you for the submission.
8. Please take the time to ensure your email address, phone number, and address are updated.
9. Please ensure you have at least 1, preferable 2, emergency contacts listed.
10. All forms require a school administrator to verify the information before it is submitted. After submission the form will go into a pending state until the administrator approves or rejects the submission. A pop-up window will open on submission, informing you the form is pending approval.

Area Events

Parish Groups & Events

Please call the rectory for additional details.

• Legion of Mary – Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.
• St. Patrick Mom’s Group – Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
  • Any interested Mom is welcome, and should call Monica Ottinger for details (402-490-5178)
• Time to Unite and Enlighten meets the 2^nd Tuesday of each month, in the social hall at St. Patricks. All are welcome, bring a friend!
  • November – No Meeting

Lunch + Events Menu

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

1. 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
2. How long are Box Tops receipts eligible for scanning? Scan your receipts within 14 days of purchase.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. What if I shop online? Submit your email receipts to receipts@boxtops4education.com
6. How do I help earn more? Scroll down to the bonus offers on the Box Tops App to learn how to earn extra.