Upcoming Dates

• March 15
  • NO SCHOOL
• March 16
  • St. Patrick’s Day Festival!
• March 18
  • NO SCHOOL
• March 19
  • Students may wear shorts / skirts without leggings
    • Shorts and skirts MUST be longer than 2″ above the knee (see graphic below)
  • Runza Dine Out Night
• March 22
  • Educator of the Year Nominations Due
• March 28 – April 2
  • NO SCHOOL – EASTER BREAK
• March 31
  • Scholarship Applications due through FACTS
• April 9
  • Save the Date Spring Program 6:30 pm

St. Patrick’s Day Festival

The St. Patrick Festival is looking for volunteers in order to make this annual event/ fundraiser a success! Dinner ticket sales, bussing tables, refilling drinks, and selling popcorn are a few of the areas they need help. It’s easy and fun! Sign up today

Kid Zone sign up –

St. Patrick Church: 2024 St. Patrick Festival Kid Zone Volunteer Sign Up (signupgenius.com)

Learning Fair

The Learning Fair Committee is looking for donations of any size for our upcoming annual raffle.

They are in need of the following items:

• Gift cards (of any value)
• Toys (new, in packaging)
• Games (new, in packaging)
• Sports Memorabilia
• Admission Passes or Tickets

Any donations can be sent to the school office. Please note that they are for the Learning Fair when dropping them off or sending them.
Thank you for your kindness and consideration!

** More information about the Learning Fair on April 29th will be sent home soon. **

Educator / Staff Member of the Year Nominations

Please consider nominating a member of the St. Patrick School Staff who you think may be deserving.  We are incredibly blessed to be surrounded by so many dedicated and loving staff members at St. Patrick School.  This would be a great way to honor them in front of their peers throughout the entire diocese!  There are many different categories – check out the link and please let us know if you have any questions.

The 2024 Educator of the Year Award Winners will be announced during Teacher Appreciation Week (this year, May 6-May 10). Recipients will still receive their awards at the Bishop’s Saints & Scholars Dinner in the fall (this year, Saints & Scholars will be on October 13)

Nomination Form HERE: Educator of the Year Nomination 2024 (office.com)

Spring Program

The Spring Program this year is “Jukebox Time Machine”!  Students PreK-8th will be performing songs from different decades.

Students are encouraged to dress in their decade when possible:

• PreK-2^nd grade: 40s and 50s
• 3^rd-5^th grade: 30s, 80s, and 90s
• 6^th-8^th grade: 60s
• Elective choir: 70s and 2000s

Students may also wear their uniform or school appropriate dress/ church clothes.

Shorts and Skirts Reminders

Fall Enrollment + Scholarship Information

• New Student Registration (students who have never attended St. Patrick School)
  • Fill out Pre Enrollment.  After your Pre Enrollment is approved by our school staff you will receive access to the full enrollment.  This may take 1-2 weeks.
  • Please call (402-466-3710) or email St.PatrickLincolnSchool@cdolinc.net with any questions or to make an appointment for a school tour if needed.

• Returning Student Registration (current St. Patrick Students )
  • Login to your Parent Connect Account from the PowerSchool App or web-browser (district code:  RCSD)
    • Web-Browser: Choose ‘Forms’ from the menu on the left
    • App:  Click ‘More’ then ‘Forms’
  • Complete Forms A-G and Submit
  • Repeat for each returning student
    • You can change student accounts by clicking on the picture at the top of your screen

• 2024-25 Tuition +Scholarship Information
• Good Samaritan / Shamrock Scholarship Application
  • Due March 31^st – No Extensions

Holy Moments

Write a letter to someone who believes in you. It’s a beautiful thing to say thank you—especially to someone who saw the best in you! Return their Holy Moment this week by writing them a kind letter—it will mean the world to them! And remember, some moments are holy. Some moments are unholy. And you decide!

Tips to Create This Holy Moment:
– Mail a note to someone who believed in you the most.
– Thank someone for some amazing advice they gave you in the past.
– Write an email to a teacher who helped you when you were struggling with school.

Volunteers Needed for Fish Fry Fridays!

Each family is asked to sign up for at least 1 slot to help this annual fundraiser for HSA!
We would greatly appreciate donated desserts and volunteers to serve desserts from 4:30-6pm or 6-7:30pm.
Please sign up at the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4BA5A72EA0F94-47197998-fish

Fish Fry Fridays

Lunch + Events Menu

Area Events

Registration for summer camps at Pius X is now open. All camp and summer workout information is subject to change. The costs listed are for early registration. Costs may increase after the registration deadline. Some camps offer a discount for a family that is registering more than one child. For more details, please contact the coach for each camp. Please see the registration form for details.    Summer Camps | Lincoln Pius X Catholic High School

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)

School Messages

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

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

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.