Upcoming Dates
- January 30th
- CSW BINGO – Volunteers Needed
- January 31st
- Soup Supper Orders Due
- January 30th – February 4th
- Catholic Schools Week
- February 4th
- 1:00 Release
- CSW Soup Supper – Orders Due Monday
- February 15th – 17th
- Parent / Teacher Conferences (sign ups coming next week)
- February 17th
- 1:00 Release
- February 22nd
- Preview Night 6-7 pm
- February 18th – 22nd
- NO School – Conference Comp Day & Teacher In-Service
- NO School – Conference Comp Day & Teacher In-Service
2022 Teacher Soup Supper
Soup Supper: The St. Patrick students and staff are getting their chef’s hats ready for the annual St. Patrick School Soup Supper which will be Friday, February 4 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Proceeds from the free will donations will go towards classroom curriculum materials. All orders need to be placed by Monday, January 31st by 5:00 p.m. Oldest and only students received a flyer with an order form or here is a link for online ordering: https://forms.office.com/r/SqATNs5qHu
Free will donations will be accepted upon pickup, can be dropped off at school with your children, or made electronically through Venmo: @stpatrick-lincoln.
Please place your order by Monday, January 31. Thank you for supporting St. Patrick School!
BINGO
The St. Patrick Home and School Association will be sponsoring free BINGO in the Social Hall Sunday January 30th from 2-3. There will be prizes, popcorn and fun! All are welcome!
Volunteers are needed – and still get to join in the fun – sign up here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D45ADAA2FA0FD0-cswbingo
CSW Spirit Days
Monday January 31st: “Mixed-Up Monday” → Wear mismatched clothes (or school uniform)
Tuesday February 1st: “Jesus Is My Cardio” → Dress in sweatpants & sweatshirts (or school uniform)
Wednesday February 2nd: “100 Days Smarter” → Dress like you’re 100 years old (or school uniform)
· Boys: sweater vest, bow tie, suit jacket, suspenders
· Girls: long dress or skirt, sweater or shawl, stockings, sneakers, large bead necklace
· Accessories: glasses, cane
Thursday February 3rd: “Vocations: When I Grow Up” → Dress as the career you want to be when you grow up OR as a Saint or Bible character (or school uniform)
· Ideas for Saint or Bible character: robes, veils, beards, etc.
Friday: “We’ve Got Jesus, Yes, We Do!” → Dress in Spirit Day attire (or school uniform)
· Spirit Day: jeans or uniform bottoms with St. Patrick/green/shamrock theme top
*No shorts worn throughout the week; tennis shoes must be worn with all outfits.
St. Patrick Preview Night
Spread the word – St. Patrick School is hosting a preview night for families with incoming Preschool and Kindergarten students and for new families. Current St. Patrick families, please let the office know right away if you have an incoming Preschool or Kindergarten student so we can secure your spot for the 2022-23 school year.
St. Patrick Preview Night
Tuesday Feb. 22nd 6 – 7 pm.
Interested families who are not able to attend may call the school to set up a tour with Mrs. Placek: (402) 466-3710.
Help Wanted
HELP WANTED. HSA is looking for volunteers to be on next year’s board. We are especially in need of a treasurer. If you are good with numbers and willing to help there is an opportunity to shadow with Patti Montgomery our current treasurer. If numbers aren’t your thing we have other positions available. Please prayerfully consider this volunteer opportunity and contact Tonia at toniaw79@hotmail.com or 402-416-0069. Thank you!
St. Patrick School – Catholic Schools Week Prayer Intentions
Prayers this week will align with our Catholic Schools Week Celebration Days!
January 31st – Prayers for our Community
February 1st – Prayers for all of Our Students
February 2nd – Prayers for Our Nation
February 3rd – Prayers for Vocations
February 4th – Prayers for our Faculty, Staff, and Volunteers
Light the Night
Fundraiser for Miss Katie Pecha
Our resource teacher, Miss Katie Pecha, was in a horrible car accident the Sunday after Thanksgiving. She was in the hospital for a month and continues recovery at home. She will be using donations to pay hospital bills not covered by insurance.More than anything she requests continued prayers for healing and for thanksgiving that she will make a total recovery.
Link to donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-teacher-in-car-accident-pay-medical-bills?qid=6ef9c976727ee63304e6883aedbbc0d3
Save the Date – Totus Tuus
St. Patrick Parish will again host a summer Totus Tuus camp this year. Mark your calendar for the week of June 18 – 24, 2022!
TOTUS TUUS (Latin for “Totally Yours”) is a summer Catholic catechetical program dedicated to the youth in order to evangelize and teach the faith of the Church. The aim is to help all youth develop their relationship with Jesus Christ so that there is an intimate friendship whereby He may lead them to the Father in the Holy Spirit.
Good Shepherd Scholarship
The application for the Good Shepherd Scholarship is open!
Apply here by March 1st: English Spanish
2022-2023 Good Shepherd Scholarship Guidelines
- Good Shepherd Scholarships (GSS) are for students below 225% of Poverty Level
- Family Tuition Cap Scholarships are for families with more than 3 students, regardless of income level
- Families must apply in FACTS for all scholarships and submit 2020 or 2021 Tax Forms, including the 1040 and W-2
- GSS also includes the Education Department & Technology (EDT) Fee of $410, the Family Tuition Cap Scholarship does not include the EDT Fee (The EDT Fee Scholarship will be discontinued after the 2023-2024 School Year)
- Scholarship applications start January 1, 2022 and the deadline is March 31, 2022 (March 1st for St. Patrick Families so we can assist with application errors before the deadline)
- Income guidelines for the 2022-2023 school year are in the chart below
- The definition of income follows the Federal Lunch Program guidelines (See Below)
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
IXL Student Challenge
The next IXL winner will be drawn on Monday Jan 31st
Students with can enter into weekly drawings and win class prizes for answering questions in IXL.
- Please reach out to your homeroom teacher if you do not know your child’s login. IXL can be accessed from a browser or via the IXL app.
- Students who answer at least an average of 5 questions / day (35 questions / week) will be entered into a drawing each week starting November 29th. (IXL will keep track of progress. Monday will begin the new week)
- The class with the high class average of number of questions answered for 3rd quarter will win a snack party for their whole class!
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 9:00 a.m.
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.
For non-logo items, including shorts, pants, skirts, and jumpers – French Toast has a St. Patrick store online: https://www.frenchtoast.com/schoolbox/schools/st.-patrick-catholic-school-QS45U9A
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 Menu
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 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
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