Upcoming Dates

• January 26-31
  • CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK!!!
  • Sunday January 26 – BINGO
  • Friday January 31 – St. Patrick School and Parish Dance and Community Night
• January 28
  • CSS Food Truck at Pick Up
• January 31
  • 1:00 Release
• Feb 11 & 13
  • Parent Teacher Conference (sign up coming soon!)
• Feb. 13
  • 1:00 Release – Valentine’s / Spirit Day
• Feb 14 & 17
  • NO SCHOOL
• March 3 – 7
  • ITBS Testing – Please no vacations or appointments

• Save the Date – Totus Tuus Summer Program June 23-27

Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 26-31) is a highly anticipated week of prayer, fun, community, and celebration of our Catholic School!  Please feel free to join us where you can.
Each day students and staff have the option to participate in dress up days.  Almost everyone participates – some a little, others go all out – of course students can always wear their uniform each day if they choose.

Clothing and Housewares Drive

St. Patrick School and Parish Dance and Community Night

Class Choice Dress Up for CSW

Good Shepherd Scholarship Application

• The application link is open.  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)
• The FACTS application is one $40 fee for all scholarships, including GSS and local Catholic school scholarships.
• Create your account or sign in here: Welcome to Grant & Aid

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Cold Weather / School Closings

Students may go outside when the feels like temperature is 15 degrees or higher. Please send your student dressed for the coldest part of the school day.  Warm coats, hats, and gloves are encouraged for all students throughout the winter months.  Students can always opt to remove items if it gets too warm.  Please do not send snow boots or snow pants with your child.  All school entrance/exit paths and play areas will be cleared of snow and no snow gear will be required.

St. Patrick school typically adheres to the school closing policies of the Lincoln Public Schools, BUT the Diocesan Education Office may elect to keep schools open, even if LPS chooses to close. The decision to close schools due to inclement weather is normally made before 6:00 a.m., at which time the local radio and television stations are notified. School closing information will be shared via email, text to those who opt in, and may be heard on local television channels 8 and 10/11 and AM radio stations KFOR (1240), KLIN (1400), and KLMS (1480).

School Messenger is a communication tool we use throughout the school year for announcements: snow days, etc. You are asked to opt into this system by texting YES to: 67587

2025-2026 Important Dates / Breaks

We kindly ask that you plan family vacations around school breaks whenever possible to minimize disruptions to your child’s learning. Missing school can result in lost instruction and make it harder for students to catch up. We appreciate your understanding and support in helping your child maintain their academic progress. Thank you!

• August 19 – First Day of School
• October 10-13 – Fall Break
• November 26-28 – Thanksgiving Break
• December 15 – 19 – Finals Week
• December 22 – January 5 – Christmas Break
• February 12 – 16 – Spring Break
• April 2 – 7 – Easter Break
• May 11 – 20 – Finals Week
• May 21 – Last Day (Field Day / Talent Show)

The dates above are for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Extended Absence Please note the following for when families choose to take their child out of school for more than 1 day to visit family or take a vacation. Students with extended absences due to medical reasons will work with teachers and administrators to create an individual absence plan.
• Teachers are not expected to provide work in advance
• Teachers may inform families of what material will be covered during their absence and the student will be responsible for reviewing the material and should be prepared to take assessments upon return
• Students may miss recess or specials time to take missed assessments or complete make-up work

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

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.