Upcoming Dates

• April 13th
  • Dine Out Night H.F. Crave
• April 14th – 19th
  • NO SCHOOL – Easter Break
• April 21st
  • Cookie Orders Due
• April 23rd/ 24th
  • Krispy Kreme dougnuts sold after mass
• April 29th
  • Science & Learning Fair 5-7 p.m.
    
• May 1st
  • 1st Communion
• May 2nd
  • May Crowning
• May 10th
  • Confirmation
• May 12th
  • Athletic Banquet
  • Cookie Dough Delivery

St. Patrick School Daily Prayer Intentions

Dine Out Night

Join us for dine out night at HF Crave on  4800 Holdrege St Ste 100, Lincoln, NE 68504 from 4:30 to 9 pm on Wednesday, April 13. 15% of all sales will come back to St. Patrick’s School!

Learning Fair

Learning Fair Donations Needed

The Learning Fair Committee is looking for donations of any size for our upcoming annual raffle.

They are in need of the following items:

• Gift cards (of any value)
• Toys (new, in packaging)
• Games (new, in packaging)
• Sports Memorabilia
• Admission Passes or Tickets

Any donations can be sent to the school office. Please note that they are for the Learning Fair when dropping them off or sending them.
Thank you for your kindness and consideration.

Holy Week Passport Club

Palm Sunday this weekend will begin Holy Week.  St. Patrick Parish has created Holy Week Passports for students to complete as they attend Holy Week services.  Please see a St. Patrick priest after a Holy Week service to stamp your passport!  Students who attend services at other parishes are encouraged to ask for a priest signature.  A Holy Week passport plaque will be on display recognizing students who attend 3+ Holy Week services. (Passports with signatures are due to the school office by Friday April 22nd)

St. Patrick Holy Week Schedule

• Palm Sunday 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30
• Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm
• Good Friday 7:00 pm
• Holy Saturday 8:30 pm
• Easter Sunday 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30

May Crowning

For centuries, the Catholic Church has set aside the entire month of May to honor Mary, Mother of God. We plan to crown Mary, Our Mother, Monday May 2nd during the 8:00 school mass. Students may bring fresh, unwrapped flowers to lay before Mary as we process in to mass that day.

Eileen’s Colossal Cookies

Cookie Dough Scoop and Bake – Fundraising April 13th through April 21st.  Cookie Dough sells for $17 / 3 pounds ready to bake dough. St. Patrick School keeps $7 for every tub sold – funds raised will support the Home and School Association.

Cookie Dough options:

• Chocolate Chip
• Monster Oatmeal
• Snickerdoodle
• M&M
• Oatmeal Raisin
• Peanut Butter
• Sugar

Payment is to be collected at time of order and turned in to the school office no later than Thursday April 21st
Cash/checks accepted—checks should be made out to St. Patrick’s School
Cookie Dough will be delivered to the school and sent home with your child after school on Friday, May 13th

Diocesan Family Survey

The Diocese of Lincoln is taking steps to create a communications piece that encompasses the unique and unifying qualities of all Catholic schools in our diocese.  Please take two minutes to complete this survey.  Your feedback is very important.  The survey is open until Friday, April 15^th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JFPFJK5

Talent Show

The Talent Show is scheduled for Tuesday May 24th.  Please use the link below to sign-up by Friday May 6th to participate in the Talent Show AND to audition the week prior.  The audition process is to ensure acts are finalized and ready for performance the following week.  If students are not prepared for the audition they will be asked to take this year off, and audition again next year.  Please help your children to practice and prepare so they are prepared for their audition.

Sign up here:  https://forms.office.com/r/9b3WWXtyi6

Krispy Kreme

St. Patrick’s School HSA will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts in the social hall after all weekend Masses on April 23rd and 24th

Price: $1 glazed / $2 specialty / $10 box of glazed / $20 box of mix and match

Please sign up to help serve:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D45ADAA2FA0FD0-krispy1

Extended Care Billing Delayed

The Thursday, April 7 charges were missed and will show up on the next billing cycle as Sunday, April 10.  Please contact Kathy in the church office 402-466-2752 with any questions.

2022-23 Calendar

Printed calendars will be sent out with the supply list just after school is out.  Please follow this link to view the 2021-22 school calendar:  2022-23 Calendar

IXL Student Challenge

Congratulation to our most recent winner Emma!

Students with can enter into weekly drawings and win class prizes for answering questions in IXL.

• Please reach out to your homeroom teacher if you do not know your child’s login.  IXL can be accessed from a browser or via the IXL app.
• Students will win one entry into the drawing for every new skill they master (IXL will keep track of progress.  Monday will begin the new week)
• The class with the high class average of number of questions answered for 4thquarter will win a snack party for their whole class!

Lunch Menu

Mother/ Daughter Program

“Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” for girls age 9-13 and their mothers will be held Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 9 am to noon at John XXIII Diocesan Center and virtually. This program is designed to educate girls on growing up and becoming a woman. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $25 per mother/daughter or $35 per family in person and $10 virtually. To register, visit:  https://lincolndiocese.regfox.com/motherdaughterjune

Questions, please call Jennifer Davis at 402-261-6375 or email jmdavis17@gmail.com.

BINGO Fundraiser

Come From Away Tickets

Student tickets to the Lied Center are always 50% off.  Use this promo code for 20% off adult tickets to Come From Away:  SCHOOLS22 at liedcenter.org or by using the direct link: http://tickets.liedcenter.org/events/2167?promo=SCHOOLS22

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)

Pius X has more than 20 options for camps – from athletics to performing arts to Math – for kids grades K up to 12! Browse now, sign up and pay online at https://buff.ly/34m9iBT.

Father / Daughter Day

CK Sisters Outdoor Spring Workday

CK Sisters Outdoor Spring Workday

Sat., May 7, 1:30-4:30 p.m. We will be planting our vegetable garden, cleaning up flower beds, mulching and cutting trees. Helpful items to bring include wheelbarrows, shovels, gloves, pruning/lopping shears, hoes, pickups and chainsaws. Children are also welcome!  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.) See attached link for more information.

Oxbow Vet Camp

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Camp Kateri

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION AT CAMP KATERI: Is now open for SKY Camp (current grades 4-8th), Catholic Adventure Camp (grades 3rd-5th) and the Tekakwitha Games (grades 4-8th). For more information, or to register for camp, go to www.campkateri.org

Save the Date – Totus Tuus

St. Patrick Parish will again host a summer Totus Tuus camp this year.  Mark your calendar for the week of June 18 – 24, 2022!

TOTUS TUUS (Latin for “Totally Yours”) is a summer Catholic catechetical program dedicated to the youth in order to evangelize and teach the faith of the Church. The aim is to help all youth develop their relationship with Jesus Christ so that there is an intimate friendship whereby He may lead them to the Father in the Holy Spirit.

Area Events

Uniform Orders

Families can now make individual orders for logo polo’s, fleece, and sweatshirts!  Call Tim at ArtFX – (402) 421-2611 and tell him you are with St. Patrick School in Lincoln.

For non-logo items, including shorts, pants, skirts, and jumpers – French Toast has a St. Patrick store online:  https://www.frenchtoast.com/schoolbox/schools/st.-patrick-catholic-school-QS45U9A

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)

Home and School Board 2021-22

Pius X High School Parent Association

2020-2021  Pius X High School Parent Association representative for St. Patrick’s parish is Elsa Ramos. Elsa can help you find answers to Pius X High School -related questions. She can be reached at 402-310-1258 or elsa_ramos6@live.com.

Fundraisers

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.

Start your Amazon shopping at smile.amazon.com – Tap the image above or search for ‘St Patrick Catholic Church of Lincoln’ and a percentage of all of your Amazon purchases will come back to St. Patrick!

Go to the Coca Cola Website, search for St. Patrick School, or type in the zip code 68507, scroll down to the one in Lincoln NE and then enter the Coca Cola product code under the bottle cap on your computer screen or scan it from your phone.

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.

We are excited to tell you that we have started an Ignatius Book Club for our school! Ignatius Book Club is a wonderful Catholic organization that provides thoughtfully selected books and materials from leading publishers that entertain, instruct, and inspire for a variety of reading levels and interests.

Plus, every purchase you make through Ignatius Book Club earns bonus points which can be redeemed for books, religious products, or school supplies for our school!

Click HERE to join and start browsing Ignatius Book Club’s extensive selection of wholesome material

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 Raising Canes gift card at 30% = $15.00 St. Patrick profit
• $50 Marcus Theatres gift card at 8% = $4 St. Patrick profit
• $100 Walmart gift card at 2.% = $2.50 St. Patrick profit

Click here for the SCRIP order form.  SCRIP can be purchased at the parish office or after weekend masses.

School Messages

Athletics

Introducing a mobile-friendly website for Catholic School athletics, www.cysi.org

League Information & Rules, League Policies, Registration & Participation Forms, Mission Statement, Philosophy, Sports Calendar (that is constantly being updated), and much more. In addition to our own league’s information, you will find material on the football and wrestling programs at Pius X High School.

If you have any questions please do not ever hesitate to reach out to our school’s Athletic Director – Mr. Ryan Mackling