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Upcoming Dates

• February 13
  • No School – Conference Comp Day
• February 16
  • No School – Teacher Development Day
  • Online book fair begins!
• February 17
  • Food Market at dismissal
  • HSA Dine-out night @ Runza on 27th & Superior from 5pm-8pm
• February 18
  • Ash Wednesday – Students will attend 8:05am mass as usual
  • Other mass times for your information: 12:10pm, 5:30pm
• February 20
  • First parish Fish Fry! See below to sign up to volunteer!
• February 24
  • Preschool/Kindergarten Open House
• February 25
  • HSA Spring Fundraiser begins
• March 2 – 6
  • ITBS Testing Week – please no appointments or vacations
• March 2
  • Blessing of the new Library @5:30pm

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Online Book Fair – February 16 – March 2

We are excited to announce our Spring Book Fair with Ready Let’s Read! This ONLINE ONLY book fair makes it easy to shop for engaging books for all ages. Every title is carefully selected to align with a Christian, Biblical worldview, giving you a trusted resource for your family. The fair will be open February 16th (8:00 AM EST) through March 2nd (11:59 PM EST), and you can shop anytime during the window. Paper flyers will be coming home soon for you to look over! 

Starting February 16th, go to readyletsread.com and search for our school’s name to begin browsing. Best of all, Ready Let’s Read is completely free for our school. Every purchase you make earns our school up to 20% back. Orders ship directly to the school, and we’ll notify you as soon as they’re ready for pickup. This is a wonderful chance to find great books for your family while helping support our school. Thank you for partnering with us to encourage a love of reading!

–Sr. Deanna & Mr. Schneider 

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HSA Dine-out night @ Runza – February 17

Join school friends for a dine-out night at Runza on 27th and Superior on February 17 from 5-8pm. Mention that you are with St. Patrick when you order, and a % of sales will go back to the school!

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Fish Fry Season is Here!

Please sign up to help with our parish fish fry events! St. Patrick School HSA coordinates and earns money by selling desserts each week we have a fish fry. Sign up to serve desserts, or to bring pie, cake, cookies, or other dessert items! Homemade and store-bought are welcome! Desserts may be dropped off at the school throughout the day, and are needed before 4:45pm. You are also welcome to sign up for other jobs. It’s a great way to meet fellow parishioners!

Please sign up HERE!

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PK & KG Open House – February 24

Please spread the word if you know of families who have children going into preschool or kindergarten next year! We will be hosting an open house on Tuesday, February 24th at 6:00pm in the school library. No need to RSVP. We hope to see you there!

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HSA Spring Fundraiser begins February 25

HSA is coordinating a spring fundraiser selling Butter Braid Pastries! More information will come home with your student. The class that sells the most will earn an extra comfy clothes day!

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Blessing of the new Library – March 2

Students have already been enjoying the new library space! Please join us for the blessing of the new library. Dress as your favorite book character, enjoy cookies provided by the HSA, and spend time with friends.

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Good Shepherd Scholarship Application Now Open!

A letter about the Good Shepherd Scholarship was sent home recently, and can also be found HERE. A Spanish version is available HERE. The application can be filled out at: www.goodshepherdscholarship.com

The deadline to complete the application is March 31, 2026.

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February Lunch + Events

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Dance Camp @ Pius – February 22

Sign up for the Thunderette Dance Camp at THIS LINK!!

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Camp Kateri Registration Open Now!

Camp Director Jacob Brouliette presented information to 3rd-8th grade students about Camp Kateri during Library class! Some camps fill up quickly. Scholarships and payment plans are available. Register soon to get the best selection of dates: https://www.campkateri.org/camps

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HSA Corner

The Home and School Association is in need of volunteers to help us in our mission of supporting our St. Patrick School family- if you can help, please contact St.Patrick-HSA@cdolinc.net. 

Recently we:

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2025-26 School Calendar

The 2025-26 School Calendar is available here: Calendar | St Patrick’s Catholic School

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IXL

The url to log into IXL has changed! New URL to log in: https://www.ixl.com/signin/stpatricklincoln

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Used Uniform Shop

The used uniform shop is always accepting gently used uniforms. We have a good stock of inventory for most sizes. Junior High skirts are also ready to go! The Used Uniform Shop can be opened by appointment.

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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 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

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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.