Upcoming Dates

Friday December 2nd
- 1:00 Release – Staff Meeting
- Spirit Day
Tuesday December 6th
- Advent/ Christmas Program 7 p.m.
Thursday December 8th
- NO SCHOOL – Immaculate Conception (Holy Day)
Wednesday December 21st
- 1:00 Release – Christmas Break Begins
- Spirit Day
- NO EXTENDED CARE
Thursday December 22nd – Tuesday January 3rd
- NO SCHOOL – Christmas Break

Christmas Program

Please plan to join us to celebrate this Advent and Christmas Season at our annual Christmas Program!

WHO: All students at Saint Patrick School PreK-8^th grade are preparing musical numbers to perform. All family and friends are welcome to attend.
WHERE: Saint Patrick School Gymnasium
WHEN: Tuesday, December 6th @ 7:00pm

*Doors open at 6:30pm, please keep your children with you until 6:45pm when they are to report to their designated homeroom area
*Students should plan to wear their Christmas/ Mass Clothing or school uniform
*All students’ hats, gloves, and coats should be left with families
*Students who are absent due to illness on Tuesday Dec. 6^th should NOT attend that evening

Spirit Days

Friday Dec. 2nd is a 1:00 Release Day, Students ARE allowed to wear the official St. Patrick SPIRIT day tshirt with either uniform bottoms or jeans.

Friday Dec. 21st is a 1:00 Release Day, Students ARE allowed to wear the official St. Patrick SPIRIT day tshirt OR a Christmas themed top 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, 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

NO EXTENDED CARE – DEC. 21

Due to lack of staffing – we will not offer Extended Care on Wednesday Dec. 21st.
This is a 1:00 Release day – students should be picked no later than 1:15 p.m.

Cold Weather / School Closings

Students may go outside when the feels like temperature is 15 degrees or higher. Please send your student dressed for the coldest part of the school day. Warm coats, hats, and gloves are encouraged for all students throughout the winter months. Students can always opt to remove items if it gets too warm. Please do not send snow boots or snow pants with your child. All school entrance/exit paths and play areas will be cleared of snow and no snow gear will be required.

St. Patrick school adheres to the school closing policies of the Lincoln Public Schools. The decision to close schools due to inclement weather is normally made before 6:00 a.m., at which time the local radio and television stations are notified. School closing information may be heard on local television channels 8 and 10/11 and AM radio stations KFOR (1240), KLIN (1400), and KLMS (1480).

School Messenger is a communication tool we use throughout the school year for announcements: snow days, etc. You are asked to opt into this system by texting YES to: 67587

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. 8th and through Dec. 16th.

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.
There will be a box available the night of the Christmas program for donations.

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

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 Tuesday December 20th at pick up – all families are welcome to take groceries home.

Family of the Day

We thank God for our St. Patrick ‘Family of the Day’

December 5th – Meza Family
December 6th – Mireles Family
December 7th – Moore Family (Alaina)
December 9th – Moore Family (Caleb)

The Holy Family Prayer
JESUS, Son of God and Son of Mary, bless our family. Graciously inspire in us the unity, peace, and mutual love that you found in your own family in the little town of Nazareth.
MARY, Mother of Jesus and Our Mother, nourish our family with your faith and your love. Keep us close to your Son, Jesus, in all our sorrows and joys.
JOSEPH, Foster-father to Jesus, guardian and spouse of Mary, keep our family safe from harm. Help us in all times of discouragement or anxiety.
HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH, make our family one with you. Help us to be instruments of peace. Grant that love, strengthened by grace, may prove mightier than all the weaknesses and trials through which our families sometimes pass. May we always have God at the center of our hearts and homes until we are all one family, happy and at peace in our true home with you. Amen.

Home and School Corner

The Home and School Association held their November meeting on Wednesday Nov. 2nd. The next board meeting is scheduled for Dec. 7th.

HSA is in need of a volunteer to serve on the HSA board as Vice President and Secretary. The primary responsibility of Vice President is to attend monthly meetings on the 1^st Wednesday of the month, organize volunteers for the fish fry fundraiser, and assist the President as needed. The Vice President will take over for the president when the president’s 2 year term is over. If you are interested you can contact the school office or Tonia Wasser at 402-416-0069 or email toniaw79@hotmail.com.

Boys Basketball Schedule

Lunch Menu

Area Events

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 Dance Team Camp

The Pius X Thunderette’s are hosting our annual dance camp on January 14th.
The campers will perform at a varsity boys basketball game on Tuesday, January 17th. The game starts at 7:30! Thunderette’s and kids performing will meet in the commons at 7:45!
Camp will cost $35 this includes a t-shirt, game admission, and snacks! Payment must be brought to Pius before January 1st.

Pre-K to 5th grade – 9:00am-12:00pm –
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBQueftxtHjmZPQc4ObT94jr5S6ojifVRIzqIdnBAhZ80rFA/viewform
6th to 8th grade – 1:00pm-4:00pm
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflfdLKUjx6Wbxav59930DpkVAiaC7Kly7tbwylOdbNBJ9A7A/viewform

School Messages

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 2022-23

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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? Unfortunately no, we are no longer receiving enough to make it worth sending in for payment.
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

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 December 1st