Upcoming Dates

• October 4
  • All School Family Rosary
• October 10-12
  • Parent Teacher Conferences
  • Book Fair
• October 11
  • Photo Orders Due
  • Chipotle Dine Out Night
• October 12
  • Last day to wear shorts/ dresses w/out leggings
  • 1:00 Release
  • Spirit Day
• October 13
  • Trunk or Treat Event
• October 13, 16, 17
  • NO SCHOOL
• October 18
  • NO Shorts – dresses and skorts must be worn with ankle-length leggings
  • Picture Retakes
• October 30
  • Fall Pep Rally / Spirit Day
• October 31
  • All Saints Costume Day
• November 1
  • NO SCHOOL – All Saints Day

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Parent Teacher Conferences

Fall Parent / Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday Oct. 10 and Thursday Oct. 12.  All families are asked to sign up for a time to meet with the homeroom teacher.  If you do not sign up for a time, one will be scheduled for you.  We typically have 100% participation.

Parent / Teacher Conferences are a great experience – the teachers truly look forward to meeting with you!  Click the link below to schedule your conference time…

PreK- 5^th Grade

• PreK-5 Tuesday (4-8 pm)
• PreK-5 Thursday (1:30-7 pm)

Junior High
*NEW THIS YEAR* Jr. High conferences should be scheduled with the homeroom teacher ONLY.  Jr. High teachers will be available for walk-in conferences for non-homeroom families during their open slots.

• Mr. Surface (6th)
• Mr. Hoesing (7th)
• Mrs. Hartmann (8th)

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All School Family Rosary

All families are welcome to join us for our 3rd annual All School Family Rosary honoring October, the month of the rosary, on Wednesday October 4th beginning at 2:40 outside in front of the school. Please park in the gravel rectory parking lot or just south of the school at the United Methodist Church.

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Trunk or Treat Fundraiser

Join us on Friday, October 13th from 6:00-8:00 pm in the St. Patrick parking lot! Trunk-or-treat starts right away at 6:00pm for a donation of $2 per child.

• Please sign up to volunteer at https://bit.ly/3Pe3AFd
   – we need LOTS of ‘trunks’ and helpers to make this night a success!
• Live DJ music outside provided by Mark Hansen.
• Pizza, hot dogs, chips, and drinks available for purchase in the gym.
• Candy donations will be accepted at school or can be dropped off in the narthex.
• Please text Megan Weigel with any questions at 402-304-7351.

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Dine Out Night – Chipotle

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Photo Orders

All photo orders must be placed online (info included with proofs).

Cash or check can be accepted in the office in designated envelope provided prior to Oct. 11^th.  There will be a $10 late fee on all orders placed after Oct. 11.

Retakes are available  on Oct 18^th. Please let your homeroom teacher know if you would like your child to get retakes.

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Holy Moments

Stay off social media for a day and live in the present with those around you. Now, some of you might not have social media, but most people spend some time looking at screens in thier freetime, whether that’s on a TV, a phone, a tablet, an iPad, or a video game. Imagine the impact you could have if you took a break and spent more time with the people you love! Remember, some moments are holy. Some moments are unholy. And you decide!

Tips to Create This Holy Moment:
– Don’t look at your phone when you first wake up.
– Think of something fun or wholesome you’d like to do with your extra free time.
– Schedule some quality in-person time with someone you want to grow closer to.

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Student Dress Up – All Saints Day

St. Patrick students are encouraged to dress as a saint or Bible character on Tuesday Oct. 31st to recognize the Holy Day, All Saints Day, on Wednesday Nov. 1st.

• All students who dress up will need to fill out and return the All Saints Day info sheet coming home in mid-October.
• Please join us for 8 a.m. mass – we will pray a Litany of the Saints and Students will process in their saint costumes
• Students will not be able to change clothes.  Please keep recess and lunch in mind when planning costumes that aren’t easily removed!
• All costumes should be of a saint or a human bible character/ angel.

Costumes do not have to be elaborate – with a little bit of searching on the internet – you might find you have just what you need right at home!

• • 20 Saint costumes made of tshirts – https://catholicallyear.com/blog/20-easy-saint-costumes-made-of-t-shirts/
  • 150 Saint Costume Ideas – https://catholicallyear.com/blog/over-150-all-saints-day-costumes-for/
  • 150 MORE Ideas – https://catholicallyear.com/blog/over-150-more-all-saints-day-costumes/

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No School Day Camp

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Lunch + Events Menu

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Area Events

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CK Sisters Fall Workday

Sat., September 30, 1:30-4:30 p.m. We will be planting trees, mulching, cleaning up our vegetable garden and cutting trees.  Helpful items to bring include shovels, work gloves, wheelbarrows, pickups and chainsaws.  Children are also welcome – and can use this for service hours!  Mark your calendars now and contact Sister Mary Angela at sr.mary-angela@cdolinc.net if you would like to come and help. Please also print and complete a liability form (one per adult; children added to adult form.)  Villa Regina Motherhouse, 4100 SW 56^th St., about 2 miles west and south of Pioneers Park. (Walk-ins also welcome.)

K of C Soccer Challenge

The Knights of Columbus will be holding their Annual Soccer Challenge Saturday Oct. 7th at St. John’s.  Sign up will be at 8am with shooting starting at 8:30.  Open to all boys and girls ages 9-14.  One parent must be present to sign the registration form.

Pius  X Fall Play

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.