Upcoming Dates

August 27th
- Free & Reduced Lunch Applications Due
September 3rd
- Spirit Shirt Orders Due
September 6th
- No School – Labor Day
September 13th
- School Picture Day – Save the Date!

Home and School Volunteer Interest Survey

ALL families are asked to complete the Volunteer Interest Survey. This isn’t signing you up to volunteer – it is just to help us know what areas you are interested in. We will contact you with details when we are in need of volunteers. There are a variety of ways that you can share your time, talent, and treasure!
Please complete the survey – thank you!

All students who have a parent fill out the survey will receive a treat. The first class to have 100% of their surveys filled out will earn a jeans day!

Click here to fill out the 2021-22 Volunteer Interest Survey:

Thank you to the following families for completing the survey…

Babl
Behrens
Bracht
Christensen
Colton
Driscoll
Graham
Hartmann
Hattan

Hobelman
Macias
Mackling
Meysenburg
Meza
Montgomery
Moore
Moore
Musau

Packard
Price
Ramos
Siebert
Tran
Vint
Wasser
Weigel
Wesely
Yarger

School Directory

The School Directory is back! Families can use the School Directory for social reasons (set-up play dates, connect with other parents, or mail birthday party invitations). Birthday invites are still able to be distributed at school as long as all boys/girls or the whole class are invited. Please keep all communication positive! If you ever with to speak with another parent about their child’s choices or behaviors, please start with the classroom teacher.

The School Directory Link is not on the school website and is password protected. Please check your email for the link / password and save for future reference or email the office for the link if needed.

Spirit Shirts

St. Patrick Spirit Shirts are on sale for only $9!

Students and staff may wear St. Patrick spirit wear on Spirit Days (pep rallies, early release days, field trips, etc.) A St. Patrick Spirit shirt is not required – but many students do wear them and they look great!

St. Patrick Spirit Day Dress Code
Patrick Spirit Shirt OR any green/ shamrock themed shirt
Jeans / jean shorts OR uniform bottoms

Please complete your purchase online by Sept. 3rd to have your shirt in time for our 1st pep rally!

Short sleeve: https://stores.inksoft.com/st_patrick_catholic_school/shop/product-detail/1035972
Long sleeve: https://stores.inksoft.com/st_patrick_catholic_school/shop/product-detail/1034060
All St. Patrick School logo items are also available: https://stores.inksoft.com/st_patrick_catholic_school/shop/products/all?page=1

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)

Lunch Forms & My School Bucks

Please return and complete the Free and Reduced lunch application that was in your Back to School Night folder. The more families that qualify, the more resources we receive from local and federal supports. Free and Reduced Lunch Forms are due by Friday August 27th.

Tuesday, April 20, the US Government extended students to receive free school meals through the 2021-22 School Year. A complete school lunch will be provided for each child this year at no cost. Students who bring a cold lunch will be charged for a milk should they need one. Students who take salad bar only, or seconds, will be charged as normal.

If your child takes 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 would like a refund, you may do so through our finance office (402) 466-2752

Girls on the Run

Lincoln Mothers on a Mission

LINCOLN MOTHERS ON A MISSION (MOMs) will be meeting Saturday, September 4th @ 8:30 am for a presentation by Lincoln’s Sidewalk Advocates for Life team. The meeting will take place at the pro-life center, 5632 S 48th St, Lincoln, NE. Lincoln MOMs is a group of Catholic mothers searching for fellowship, hope, & joy in our ever-changing vocation. Monthly meetings are held every first Saturday, 8:30-10:30 am. Contact us at lincolnmomsgroup@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/lincolnmothersonamission.

Schmoker Reading Center

As you begin another busy school year, we would like to remind you that the Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center at UN-L is a resource that might be helpful for some students. They offer tutoring for students in grades K-8 who are struggling readers. Their fall session begins September 1st. Use contact info below to apply.

Pumpkin Run – Save the Date

Lunch Menu

COVID Prevention Plan

A reminder that the LLCHD has determined that for the protection of public health, all schools in Lancaster County shall require facial coverings of the mouth and nose in all indoor settings for all children over the age of 2 and under the age of 12 through Friday, Sept. 3rd.

Students who come to school without a mask will be offered one. Any student who will not wear a mask will be asked to wait in the office until a parent can come and either encourage compliance, or take them home. Thank you in advance for helping us to comply with this mandate.

If you do want your child to drink from the water fountain, please send them with a water bottle – any water bottle is fine! The office will not issue water bottles to students this year.

COVID Prevention Plan | St Patrick’s Catholic School (stpatricklincolnschool.com)

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.

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 going digital! 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 are still eligible to be clipped and dropped off at school until they expire. You can also double dip during this transitional phase by both clipping the Box Tops and scanning the receipts!

(Some brands are not yet participating in the digital program and these will need to be clipped as usual including Hefty, Kleenez, Progresso, Reyolds, Scott, Ziploc and Finish)

Digital Box Tops FAQ

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
How long are Box Tops receipts eligible for scanning? Scan your receipts within 14 days of purchase.
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.
Can I still clip and send in physical Box Tops? YES! The physical Box Tops are still eligible to be clipped and sent to the school until they expire. Scan the receipts as well to double dip with those participating products.
What if I shop online? Submit your email receipts to receipts@boxtops4education.com
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

Shamrock Scoop August 26th