Upcoming Dates

• October 1st
  • First Full Friday – Exposition/ Benediction after 8 a.m. mass
• October 2nd
  • Altar Serving Training
• October 4th
  • School picture orders due OR
  • School Picture Retakes
• October 5th & 7th
  • Parent / Teacher Conferences
• October 7th
  • 1:00 Dismissal
• October 8th
  • NO SCHOOL – Conference Comp. Day
• October 11th – 12th
  • NO SCHOOL – Teacher Development Days
• October 13th
  • ArtFX Store closes 9:00 a.m.
• October 14th
  • All School Rosary 2:30 (details to come)
• October 15th
  • St. Patrick Trunk or Treat
• October 16th
  • NO shorts until March 15 – Pants or leggings with skirts/ jumpers

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Scholastic Book Fair

Don’t forget to shop at our annual Scholastic Book Fair!  Sr. Deanna works hard to bring this book fair to our school and to make it a fun and affordable experience for students and families.  The book fair is the primary fundraiser for our library and also an easy way to help stock our classroom libraries via book donations purchased from the teacher wish-lists! Every purchase benefits our school and most importantly helps develop a love of reading.

You can shop the book fair in person at the times below – or virtually staring Oct. 1st by clicking here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stpatricksch24

• After all weekend masses
• Oct. 5 – After school & during conferences
• Oct. 6 – After school
• Oct. 7 – After school & during conferences

Thank you to the families below who have signed up to help work at the book fair!   We are still looking for volunteers… Can your family spare 1 hour to help?  Sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4ba5a72ea0f94-book

• Ray Family
• Hobelman Family
• Peterman Family
• Mireles Family
• Siebert Family
• Ewald/ Hanks Family
• Ramos Family
• Babl Family
• Dulas Family

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Parent / Teacher Conferences

Thank you to the families who have signed up for Parent / Teacher Conferences.  Please plan to arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled time. It is important to stay on schedule, your teacher will need to end the conference at the scheduled time if you arrive after the scheduled start time.

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Uniforms / Spirit Wear

Used uniforms will be available at no cost to school families in the gym hallway after weekend masses and in the atrium during conferences.  This is a great way to try find fall items such as pants and sweatshirts before you buy!

St. Patrick Spirit Shirts in various sizes will be for sale in the atrium during conferences for $10/ each.

ArtFX is opening the store back up if you missed your chance to order uniform items with a screen-print or embroidered logo.  You can order from this link through Oct. 13th at 9:00 a.m.:  https://stores.inksoft.com/st_patrick_catholic_school/shop/products/all?page=1  Items should be delivered to the store the 1st week of November.  St. Pat’s gear makes great a great Christmas gift!!!

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School Pic Orders + Retakes

School picture proofs and order forms were sent home earlier this week.  Orders for these proofs are due Monday October 4th.  Each student will receive a free class composite. 

If you are unhappy with the proofs you received or your student was absent on photo day, retakes are available for staff and students on Monday Oct. 4th.  Students may wear a non-uniform top with uniform bottoms for retakes.

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Winter Coats Wanted

If you have winter coats that are in good shape, but no longer fit or are needed, we would love to pass them to St. Patrick families.  Simply wash, bag, and bring to the office by the morning of Oct.  5th!

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Dress Code

A few dress code reminders are below.  We rely on families doing their best to adhere to the dress code.  The dress code teaches us all about obedience, modesty, and most important helps to create a positive work and play environment for everyone!  Please do not rely on a teacher to contact you regarding a dress code compliance issue.  If you are financially unable to provide the required dress code clothing, please email Mrs. Placek directly for assistance.  You can access the dress code anytime on the website – Parent Information -> Dress Code… Or save this link:  Dress Code | St Patrick’s Catholic School (stpatricklincolnschool.com)

We know you work very hard to help your child to be compliant. Thank you for your efforts!  If you have questions, let us know.

• Skirts and shorts are to be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.  Essentially, all shorts, skirts and jumpers should be knee length.
• Starting in Jr. High – plaid skirts may be purchased from the Pius Dennis Uniform store.
• No make-up/ fingernail polish
• All students grades 3-8 should wear a belt unless other arrangements have been made
• All students should come to school with a mask (and a few extras in their backpack if possible) during the duration of the mandate.
• Cold-weather reminders
  • No shorts starting Oct. 18 – leggings must be worn under skirts and dresses
  • Coats and outdoor jackets will be hung up upon arrival and only worn outdoors.  If your child is chilly in school – they may wear a cardigan sweater, sweatshirt, or fleece in navy, green, or neutral colors, without a hood.
• The used uniforms will be available in the gym hallway the weekend of October 2nd/3rd during mass times, and in the school atrium during conferences.

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Oct. 4th Family Time Challenge

This is Your Life OR Dance Party

Log the amount of screen time and sleep your children are getting every day for a week.  Do the numbers surprise you?  Do they surprise your children?  The recommended times for school-aged children are:  Screen time: 1-2 hours, Sleep: 9-12 hours (per the CDC)  (You do not need to turn in your log.)  OR  If the thought of keeping a log puts you to sleep, dance!  Have a family dance party with music of your choice–waltzes, some polkas, the Chicken Dance, the Twist or The Electric Slide. It’s as easy as turning on the music.

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Altar Server Training

Altar Server Training will be held Saturday, October 2 at 9:00 a.m. for all young men in our parish in grades 4 and above. This training will be presented by Father Schweiger and is for both young men wanting to become servers and those who would like additional training or a refresher.  This is a wonderful way to serve God and St. Patrick Church.

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St. Patrick School Family of the Day

Beginning in September, we will be praying for a St. Patrick School Family each day.  The School Family of the Day will be listed on our Lunch + Events Calendar.  As a school we will pray for the School Family of the Day after mass, and we ask your family at home to include the St. Patrick School Family of the Day in your family prayer.  If you don’t already pray as a family – this is a simple way to get started.

• October 4th – Dinh Family (Kathy & Tracy)
• October 5th – Dinh Family (Anna)
• October 6th – Dinh Family (Jennifer)
• October 7th – Driscoll Family

 

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Trunk or Treat

Join us on Friday, October 15^th from 6:00-8:00 pm in the St. Patrick’s parking lot! Trunk-or-treat starts right away at 6:00pm for a donation of $2 per child. Live DJ Music outside by Arc Music. Cheese pizza, hot dogs, chips, and drinks available for purchase in the gym. Please RSVP at rb.gy/wcwean. Please sign up to volunteer at rb.gy/ha0rnr. We need lots of ‘trunks’ and helpers to make this night a success!

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St. Patrick Volleyball Schedule

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CK Sisters Outdoor Fall Workday

CK Sisters Outdoor Fall Workday –  Sat., Oct. 16, 1:30-4:30 p.m. We will be planting shrubs and trees, cleaning up our vegetable garden and cutting trees.  Helpful items to bring include shovels, work gloves, wheelbarrows, pickups and chainsaws.  Children are also welcome – and can use this for service hours!  Mark your calendars now and contact Sister Mary Angela at sr.mary-angela@cdolinc.net if you would like to come and help. Villa Regina Motherhouse, 4100 SW 56^th St., about 2 miles west and south of Pioneers Park. (Walk-ins also welcome.)

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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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Lunch Menu

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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.

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Home and School Board 2021-22

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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.

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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 going digital! 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 are still eligible to be clipped and dropped off at school until they expire. You can also double dip during this transitional phase by both clipping the Box Tops and scanning the receipts!

(Some brands are not yet participating in the digital program and these will need to be clipped as usual including Hefty, Kleenez, Progresso, Reyolds, Scott, Ziploc and Finish)

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? YES! The physical Box Tops are still eligible to be clipped and sent to the school until they expire. Scan the receipts as well to double dip with those participating products.
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.

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.

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School Messages

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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