Upcoming Dates
- March 2 – 6
- ITBS Testing Week – please no appointments or vacations
- March 2
- Blessing of the new Library at 5:30pm
- March 6
- Stations of the Cross with Bishop Conley at 2:30
- March 11
- Butter Braid Fundraiser orders due!
- March 12
- Last day of 3rd quarter
- March 13
- No school – Festival Prep
- March 14
- St. Patrick Festival
- March 16
- No school – Teacher Development Day
- March 17
- 4th quarter begins
- Shorts and skirts without leggings allowed starting today
- Spirit Day to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
- Food Market at dismissal
- 5th grade Confirmation at 7pm
- March 25
- Butter Braid Fundraiser orders delivered
- March 31
- Good Shepherd Scholarship Application Deadline!
ITBS Testing – March 2-6
Students in 3rd – 8th grade will be taking ITBS tests during the week of March 2-6. Please ensure students get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast and that they are on time!
Blessing of the new Library – March 2
We hope your family is able to 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.
Desserts Needed for Parish Fish Fry!
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!
Online Book Fair – ends March 2
Our Online Only Book Fair is NOW OPEN! You can use this link: https://readyletsread.com/store/st-patrick-catholic-school to shop now through March 2nd. 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!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Schneider via email: Marcus-schneider@cdolinc.net
God Bless you,
–Sr. Deanna & Mr. Schneider
Stations of the Cross – March 6 @2:30pm
Due to the snow day last week, Bishop Conley’s visit has been rescheduled. He will lead the Stations of the Cross at St. Patrick on Friday, March 6th at 2:30pm. We invite everyone to join us for this special time of prayer. Please note that a videographer will be present to record the service, which will later be shared via the diocese’s virtual faith resources.
Stations of the Cross Dates & Times
- February 27 @2:30
- March 6 @2:30 with Bishop Conley
- March 20 @2:45
- March 27 @2:45
HSA Spring Fundraiser – ends March 11
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!
- Start Date: February 25
- End Date: March 11
- Delivery Date: March 25
You can get a head start by completing the seller registration at THIS LINK. After registering, you will receive a personalized seller link that you can share with family and friends via text and social media!
St. Patrick Festival – March 14
St. Patrick Catholic Church will hold our annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival on Saturday, March 14th from 11:00am – 4:00pm. Bake sale, bingo, live music and raffles for kids and adults. Two meal options will be available: Corned Beef or Ham. All of the fixings include scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, dinner roll and dessert. Cost will be $15/Adult and $10/Child. The adult raffle drawing will be at 4:30pm while the kids’ raffles will be throughout the day. NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO KIDS ZONE THIS YEAR.
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.
Calendar Change – April 17th
When Bishop Conley visited St. Patrick during Catholic Schools Week, he granted us a “Bishop’s Day Off”. The date for this has been set for April 17th, the day after the Spring Program. It was previously going to be a half-day, but will now be a full day off.
A Fond Farewell
Dear St. Patrick Families,
It is with a heavy heart that I share that I will not be returning to St. Patrick’s School next year. This was a difficult decision, but my husband and I have decided to move back to our hometown, David City, so that we can be closer to both of our families. We made the move in November, and since then, I have been commuting to St. Patrick’s each day.
Although I am sad to leave this wonderful school community, I am grateful to be back in David City, surrounded by family and friends. It has been such a joy and a blessing to serve your amazing children here at St. Pat’s. I will dearly miss each student I have had the privilege to teach over the past five years.
I look forward to finishing out this school year with all of you and want you to know of my continued prayers for your families. Thank you for being such an incredible and supportive community.
May God bless you all,
Mrs. Rebeca Sisco
March Lunch + Events
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
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:
- Made a significant contribution to purchase flexible seating options for the new library
- Coordinated Fall Cookie Dough Fundraiser
- Coordinated multiple dine-out nights
- Purchased STARS tickets for teachers
- Contributed to the “Heart of a Child” presentation cost
- Donated candy canes for the St. Patrick float in the Waverly Lights Parade
- Coordinated and contributed to teacher Christmas bonus
- Put on Bingo and Community Night for Catholic Schools Week
Upcoming:
- “Blessing of the New Library” on March 2 – see newsletter for more information!
- Butter Braid Fundraiser starts on February 25 – more details to come!
- Coordinate Fish Fry Dessert table and volunteers.
2025-26 School Calendar
The 2025-26 School Calendar is available here: Calendar | St Patrick’s Catholic School
IXL
The url to log into IXL has changed! New URL to log in: https://www.ixl.com/signin/stpatricklincoln
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.
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
- 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.