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Feb72008Pnotes

 

PRINCIPAL'S NOTES

 

February 7, 2008

 

Lent offers us all a very special opportunity to grow in our relationship with God and to deepen our commitment to a way of life, rooted in our baptism.  In our busy world, Lent provides us with an opportunity to reflect upon our patterns, to pray more deeply, experience sorrow for what we've done and failed to do, and to be generous to those in need.  May Our Lord grant us all the graces we need and desire.

 

 

PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION

 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

 

Feb 7                                 2nd – 8th Grade Progress Reports Sent Home

Feb 8                                 All School Stations of the Cross @ 2:30pm

Feb 11 & 12                        PreS/PreK Valentine’s Parties

Feb 12                               Current Student Registration Sent Home

Feb 13                               “Biker Themed” Dress Down Day

Feb 13                               NO SCHOOL for PreK classes

Feb 13 & 14                       PreS/PreK Parent/Teacher Conferences Upon Request

Feb 14                               NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences Upon Request

Feb 15                               NO SCHOOL

Feb 18                               Kick Off Jump for Heart Campaign – During PE classes

Feb 19                               Current Student Registration Form and Fee Due

 

DID YOU KNOW – St. Patrick’s Catholic School offers you a Continuous Improvement Program Survey, which is your paperwork to voice your opinion of St. Patrick’s Catholic School.   We have been offering this survey since 2000, and received wonderful input back from students, staff and you, the parents. In fact our school is doing so well, that we are planning to have a visit from the North Central Evaluation of the National/State Department of Education, to better evaluate our school program and determine the level of the educational needs that we are meeting. This survey is your opportunity to help us with this.  Please click on the link below, print the survey, fill it out and return it to school or email to Kimberly Fangman at Kfangman@southeast.edu.

 

CIP SURVEY

 

 YOUR COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED - Thanks goes to all of you for following the regulation of entering the school in the morning at the North Access Road and not coming in at the east entrance.  It is imperative that we continue this for the safety of us all!  You will be notified when this entrance becomes functional.

 

STEWARDSHIP FORM – All families must complete a “2007 Feed the Sheep” stewardship form in order to receive the parishioner tuition rate for the 2008-2009 school year. If you have yet to turn one in, a form was sent home to your oldest and only child this week. The form can also be found and printed off from the Admissions link on the school website.  This form MUST be completed annually to meet the admissions policy for St. Patrick’s School.  Current student registration forms will go home next week.  The completed forms may be dropped in the Sunday Collection basket, sent to the school office or mailed to the parish office in a sealed envelope.  Thank to the many of you who have completed the form and submitted it already!

 

ST. PATRICK’S BOYS 7th & 8th GRADE FOOTBALL TEAM INFO - Our sign up date for 7th & 8th grade tackle football is Feb 19th from 6:30-7:30 in the gym hallway at St Patrick’s.  Uniforms and equipment will also be fitted at this time.  We will have an 8 to 10 game schedule in the P.A.L. league which is comprised of 12 Catholic Grade Schools in the Omaha area. The cost will be $125.00 dollars and will include helmets.

 

TRACK & FIELD TEAM - NEW SPRING SPORT - The St. Patrick's Athletic Committee is pleased to announce the addition of a Track & Field team to our program starting this March.  The team will be open to any 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students of our 5-day school or RF program.  The team will compete in the Parochial Athletic League (PAL).  Registration has already begun at our online site listed below.There will be an informational meeting for any prospective athletes and parents on Monday, Feb. 11th at 6:00p.m.  The meeting will be held in Mr. Maline's room, downstairs near the library.  Any questions with registration should be directed to Lynette Davis (402)496-0764Come and find out about this challenging sport, and/or register now at the following link:

http://stpatselkhorn.org/athletics/Athleticsindex.cfm.

 

ST. PATRICK’S APPAREL - LAST CHANCE!  The Home and School Apparel sale ends Monday, February 10.  Get your orders into the school office and don't miss the deadline.  Remember we have items on sale now - Hoodies, Grey or Forest Green are $16.50, Baseball caps and Boxer shorts sale priced too--See the order form attached!  Any questions call or e-mail Joan Quinn, jquinn26@cox.net

 

ST. PATRICK’S APPAREL ORDER FORM

 

FIELD OF DREAMS DINNER/AUCTION THANK YOU - Thank You to everyone for making this year's "Field of Dreams" a huge success.  Over 150 volunteers were involved; 510 guests attended the event; 150 people attended the first patron party and over 2200 raffle tickets were sold!  It looks like another record-breaking event so watch upcoming Principal's Notes and the bulletin for the results.  Once again, the people of St. Patrick's have been very generous with their time, talent and treasure and we couldn't have done this without you!  Thank You from - The Field of Dreams Committee

 

PARTY PICS - If you'd like to view and download photos from the evening please visit the website below: Go to www.SaraRogersPhotography.com.  From the left side of the page, click ‘Online Viewing.’   

 

SCRIP NEWS -  Our January SCRIP profits were $906.45!  Our total SCRIP profit from August through January is $7055.77! Thank you for your continued support of our school SCRIP program!  If you have not ever tried to use SCRIP, please consider using it.  It is easy, convenient and free money that goes towards our school.  You can find all of the information regarding the SCRIP Program on our school website, and SCRIP can be picked up Monday through Friday in the school office or after weekend Masses.  Younkers Community Day Event coupon booklets are available for $5 each!  The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 1!  Younkers “donate” all coupon booklet sales to our school!  We have sold 34 booklets to date = $170 free money!  Contact Jane Chapman @ 553-6131 or email KCCJDC@cox.net to get your Younkers Community Day Event coupon booklet!  Mark your calendars for… St. Pat’s SCRIP RUNZA (168th & Maple location) night is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18!  RUNZA will give us 15% of all DRIVE THRU & DINE IN cash/MC/VISA sales from 5PM – 8PM!  (RUNZA gift cards will NOT count).  Look for more info to come again soon!

 

LITURGICAL TRAINING – St. Patrick’s training for Holy Communion Ministry (EMHC) and Lector Ministry will be held on February 14th from 7 to 10 pm at The Cathedral.  The Commissioning from the Archbishop will be on Feb. 28th at 7:30pm at The Cathedral.  The next training will not be held until August!  Contact Michael Willis at 359-1951 or mwillis@stpatselkhorn.org by February 1 if you are interested or for more information.

 

ST. PATRICK’S ANNUAL FISH FRY – will be brought to you by St. Patrick’s Men’s Club, and will be held at St. Patrick’s Parish Center on Friday’s during Lent (February 8th through March 14th).  Serving will be from 5pm to 8pm.  Adults are $8 and children ages 4 to 12 are $4. 3 yrs old and under are free.  Cheese pizza and Mac-n-Cheese will also be served.  Flyer is below

 

DESSERTS FOR THE LENTEN FISH FRYS - The St. Pat’s Men’s Club will once again hold a Lenten Fish Supper each Friday night during Lent. We ask all parishioners to help supply the dessert for these suppers. We request that each family bring a pie, small cake, dessert bars, or other dessert (about 6 to 10 servings) to the parish center on the Friday designated by the first letter of your last name on the following schedule. Each family will have to donate only one week. 

 

 

Beginning letter

Of your last name:                                     Date:

A through D                                                   February 8

E through H                                                   February 15

I through L                                                     February 22

M through P                                                   February 29

Q through S                                                   March 7

T through Z                                                    March 14

We want to thank each of you in advance for your cooperation and invite you to join us for a great meal each Friday.

 

JUNIOR HIGH JAM – 6th-8th graders join your peers from the Omaha area for this middle school youth rally on Sunday, Feb. 24th from 1-6 pm.  Frayed Knot Ministries present a day of comedy, drama, story-telling, faith sharing, prayer, and music.  Mass included.  Cost: $10.  Adult drivers/chaperones needed.  Registration forms on the web and in the back of the Church due by Feb. 18th to Jenni Vankat in the Youth Ministry Office.

“CALLING ALL MOMS” – A Special Invitation to Mini-Retreat!  The Ministry of Mothers Sharing at St. Patrick’s is proud to host a mini-retreat OPEN TO ALL MOTHERS OF THE PARISH to reflect, refresh, and revive the spirit within!  Come renew your “PASSION” for life, for family, and for your faith during this Lenten Season!  Retreat to be held on Saturday, March 8th, 2008 from 9:00am -2:00pm at St. Patrick’s Parish Center.  For more details pick up a registration form in the back of the church or call Angela Davidson at 445-2503 with questions. 

  

   

Principal's Notes Deadline

Please submit all items/information in final form for Principal's Notes

by Tuesday, 8:00am to the school or email to:

ridderd@stpatselkhorn.org or kmoritz@stpatselkhorn.org

Archived Principal's Notes