Upcoming Dates

• September 2nd
  • NO SCHOOL – Labor Day
• September 6th
  • School Picture Day
• September 17th
  • CSS Food Truck at Pick Up
• September 20th
  • 1:00 Release
  • Spirit Day

Classroom Wishlists

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)

Free & Reduced Lunch Application

Please return and complete the Free and Reduced lunch application you will receive at Back to School Night.  The more families that qualify, the more resources we receive from local and federal supports.  Free and Reduced Lunch Forms are due by Friday September 2nd.

If your child takes hot lunch, milk or salad only, or opts for 2nds, you will be billed accordingly.  You may pay the school or finance office directly, or set up a MySchoolBucks account – https://www.myschoolbucks.com.  Please use your child’s birthday (not school ID) to enroll.  If you have questions about lunch billing, please contact our finance office (402) 466-2752

3rd – 5th STEM Club

Are you curious? Do you like having fun with hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities? Join Elizabeth Thiltges, Lancaster County 4-H Assistant, for six weeks of fun filled afternoons of building turbines, sailing wind powered sailboats, color coding with robots, and much more! This opportunity is for students in grades 3-5 and will focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) related activities.

• This club will meet on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 beginning Wednesday, September 11th.
• The club fee is $25. Checks should be made payable to St. Patrick Catholic School and delivered to the school office. Registration is not confirmed until receipt of payment.
• Club size: 20 students. A confirmation enrollment email will be sent on Friday, September 6th.
• Register Here: https://go.unl.edu/3-52024stpatricksstemclub
• For enrollment questions or other information please email:  elizabeth.thiltges@unl.edu

Board Game Club

Board Game Club will be offered beginning in September on the 3^rd Wednesday of the month to students in 3rd – 6th grade.

• Email club sponsor Mr. Schneider is sign up:  Marcus-Schneider@cdolinc.net
• Limited to the first 15 students who sign up
• $5 snack fee (paid to the office/cash or check)

Girls on the Run

Registration for Girls on the Run is open for girls in grades 3rd – 6th

• Use the link to register: https://www.gotrnebraska.org/3rd-5th-grade-program-details
• **This year there is only ONE FEE. It includes your registration fee for the program and your 5K registration for your Girl on the Run + their adult run buddy.
• Click flyer to enlarge

Cub Scouts

Open to boys in grades K- 5th. Click flyer to enlarge

Uniform Orders

• The fall Art FX Order closes Sunday September 15th – orders should be available for pick up at Parent/ Teacher Conferences in October.
  • Shop HERE
• Gently used uniforms will be available for families in the new uniform room during school hours. Used uniforms will also be available at Back to School Night.
  

Check out our School Dress Code HERE and click on the image below to view our Uniform Visual Guide…

School Picture Day – September 6th

• EVERY child will have their picture taken and be featured in the complimentary class composite and yearbook
• Absent students will have their picture taken on retake day – Wednesday Oct. 18th
• There are no order forms with photos.  Directions on how to order online will come home with proofs in late September.
• IF and only IF a parent is needing 2 proofs, please email the office and we will let the photographer know.

Dress Code:
• Students are more than welcome to wear their school uniform for pictures!
OR
• Uniform Bottoms with a dress-up top (no jeans)
• Girls may wear dresses with leggings/ shorts underneath.
• NO dress shoes please – sneakers/ tennis shoes only
• NO sleeveless/ tank-top style tops or dresses without cover
• Students will be going out to recess and eating lunch in whatever they wear for the day

Thank you – we can’t wait to see all of the students looking EXTRA sharp on picture day!

CSS Food Truck

Catholic Social Services (CSS) has partnered with the Food Bank of Lincoln to provide healthy choice options for our school families at no cost!

The CSS Food Market Truck will be here the 3rd Tuesday of the month at pick up – all families are welcome to take groceries home.

Spirit Day

Friday Sept. 20th is an All School Spirit Day.  Students may wear the OFFICIAL spirit day tshirt with long jeans or any uniform bottoms.

If you need an OFFICIAL Spirit Day tshirt – please check with the school office or order from the Art FX Online Store (info below)

With God…We Are Family

“To those who believe and accept him—he gave the right to become children of God” -John 1:12

If you’ve accepted Jesus into your heart, you’re a part of God’s family.  No matter who your family is, God is happy to welcome you into His family.  He has an amazing plan for your life with Him.

Jesus, thank you for welcoming me into Your family.  Help me to have an open and welcoming heart to others.  Thank you for the opportunity to experience your love and for allowing me to know true peace through your heavenly promise. Amen.

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

Lunch + Events Menu

Area Events

Marian Sisters Father/ Daughter Day (click to enlarge)

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!
  • September – Speaker will be on Charitable Giving and Tax Breaks.
  • October 8 – Speaker will be from Aging Partners.

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.