Upcoming Dates

• December 12
  • Dine Out Night – Wings and Rings
• December 13
  • Last Day for Little Shoppers Shop
  • 1:00 Release – Spirit Day
    
• December 16
  • Teacher Bonus Donations Due
• December 17
  • Winter Pep Rally – Spirit Day
  • CSS Food Truck at pick up
• December 20
  • 1:00 Release – NO EXTENDED CARE
  • Spirit OR Christmas Shirt Day
    • Students may wear Spirit Day tshirts or  Christmas theme attire with jeans or uniform bottoms
• December 23 – Jan 6
  • NO SCHOOL – Christmas Break

Teacher Christmas Bonus

At St. Patrick School, we have a long-standing tradition of gifting the teachers with a Christmas ‘bonus’ made up from donations from school and parish families.

Donations to the Teacher Christmas Collection will be collected beginning at the Christmas Program on Thursday Dec. 5th. and at masses through the next 2 weekends.

• Monetary donations can brought to school in an enveloped marked ‘Teacher Collection’  or you can Venmo your donation to @StPatrick-Lincoln with a comment of ‘Teacher Collection’.
• A 2nd collection will taken up after masses December 7/8 and 14/15

While our teachers can never be thanked enough for their endless commitment and sacrifices they make for our school family, this Christmas Collection is one way to say ‘thanks’.

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will also be.”Matthew 6:2

Little Shopper’s Shop

As we approach the holiday season, St. Patrick students will have an opportunity to learn the delight of giving to family and friends in a unique way. The week of December 10-13, we will be holding a holiday shop for students during the school day—there will be a variety of gift options available for students to purchase to take home to give to their loved ones this Christmas. Many gifts will cost less than $5, and students will have the opportunity to experience the entire process of gift-giving from planning and budgeting through purchasing and giving.

Your student will be sent home with a flyer with more information and a budgeting envelope you can use to help them plan their giving—the available gifts can be previewed on the website indicated below. Holiday shop participation is entirely optional. If your student would like to participate, you may send money with them in their budgeting envelope on December 10. There is also an option on the website to pre-purchase a gift certificate students can shop with in place of cash.

Little Shopper’s Shop:  https://st-patrick.myschool.holidayshop.org/myschool/st-patrick/gifts

Dine Out Night

Help support our December Dine Out Night December 12th at Wings and Rings on 69th & O (Meridian Park) from 5-8 pm.

With God…We Love Our Neighbors

God’s angels are always there to help you.  You may not be able to see them, but God promises they are there.  Angels aren’t fairies or make-believe characters.  They are real—as real as you and me and the God we all serve.  It is so comforting knowing they are protecting us!

As we travel through life, God’s angels are there caring for us and protecting us.  They are watching over us always!

Jesus, thank You for sending angels to protect me.  Help me to trust You always.

“He will order his angels to protect and guard you.” – Luke 4:10

(Each week we focus on a reason why WITH GOD nothing shall be impossible!)

Area Events

Pius X Dance Camp

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Join us for PXDT Kiddie Camp on February 8, 2025! This exciting camp, open to grades PreK-5th, will be held at Pius X High School (6000 A Street, Lincoln, NE). The day kicks off at 9 a.m. and includes dance routines, games, and a performance for parents at noon. Dancers are welcome to come back for a performance at the Pius X Boys Varsity Basketball Game at 4:30 p.m. Registration is $35 for one camper, $25 for a second, and $15 for additional campers. For questions, email Coach Evie at sievertevie@gmail.com. We can’t wait to see all our dancing queens!   Register here:  PXDT Kiddie Camp | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High School

Genesis NO SCHOOL Day Camps
No School Day Camp dates for 2024 with your school this year! We have added extra dates this year to align with days
that Catholic schools in the Lincoln diocese will not be in session. These dates are: October 11, 14, November 1, 27, 29,
and December 23, 24, 26, 27, 30 and 31. Our goal is to support working parents by caring for their kiddos in a safe and
fun environment when school is not in session. Contact Rilyn.Metzler@genesishealthclubs.com to register.

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

Shamrock Basketball

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.