Upcoming Dates

• December 20th
  • Christmas Spirit Day
  • 1:00 Release – NO EXTENDED CARE
• December 20th – January 3rd
  • NO SCHOOL – Christmas Break
• January 4th
  • Welcome back students!
• January 5th
  • 2nd Quarter Report Cards sent home
• January 13th
  • Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest

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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 Tuesday Dec. 5th and through  Dec. 15th.

• 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 mid-December.

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 6:21

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Christmas Spirit Day

Wednesday Dec. 20th is a 1:00 Release Day, Students ARE allowed to wear a Christmas themed top OR the official St. Patrick SPIRIT day tshirt with either uniform bottoms or jeans.

• Students are always welcome to wear their everyday school uniform tops and bottoms – spirit day shirts are not required.
• Athletic pants, non-uniform shorts (jean or athletic), leggings, and non-uniform skirts are NOT allowed.
• Students not wearing an official spirit day shirt, uniforms bottoms, or jeans will be asked to call home in the morning to receive proper attire for the remainder of the day.  Uniforms will not be handed out from the school office.

If you need to order a spirit day shirt  for the next spirit day or field trip, please call ArtFX:  (402) 421-2611

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4H Extension Club

Are you curious?  Do you like having fun with hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities?  During this 2nd semester, St. Patrick School is excited to offer a new after school club in the area of Academics for students in Grades 3-5.

Students will join Elizabeth Thiltges, Lancaster County 4-H Assistant, for six weeks of fun filled afternoons conducting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) related activities.  Some activities include:

-building turbines
-sailing wind powered sailboats
-color coding with robots
-and much more!

• 4H Club will run 3:30-4:30 on Mondays in the parish Social Hall on school days during January and February.
• Parents can pick up from the Social Hall or students can go to Extended Care after club.
• Cost:  $25/child
• Enrollment is open to the first 20 students who register and pay in the school office or via Venmo (checks can be made to St. Patrick School)

Register HERE: 3rd-5th Grade STEM Club at St. Patrick’s (google.com)

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Holy Moments

Go to bed at a good time. This one’s tough! But going to sleep on time is not only good for your health…it’s also a Holy Moment! You need to get 8-10 hours of sleep per night to be at your best…so let’s make it happen. And remember, some moments are holy. Some moments are unholy. And you decide!

Tips to Create This Holy Moment:
– Set a timer to remind you to start getting ready for bed.
– Research how much sleep you should be getting at your age.
– Avoid going on your phone before bed—the light from your screen can make it hard to fall asleep!

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Lunch + Events Menu

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Area Events (click to enlarge)

PXDT Dance Camp

Hi! The Pius X Thunderette’s are hosting our annual dance camp on January 6th, 2024 9:00am-12:00pm!!

This years theme is 💖BARBIE💖

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)

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School Messages

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Pius X High School Parent Association

Pius X High School Parent Association representative for St. Patrick’s parish is BJ Hobelman. BJ can help you find answers to Pius X High School -related questions.
She can be reached at 402-466-3710 or BJ-Hobelman@cdolinc.net

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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)

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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.