See teacher appreciation below for more information.

TEACHER APPRECIATION - Thanks to all our WONDERFUL St. Pat's Parents who have helped out with Teacher Appreciation this week.....the teachers are loving everything!!!  Just a reminder for everyone who volunteered to bring a salad to the teacher's Rock'n Luncheon this Friday, May 11th.  All salads need to be in Boland Hall Kitchen by 10:30.  Also a reminder to all students that Friday is the 50's theme dress down day.  Think white t-shirts and jeans!  If you have any questions or concerns please call Dana Marsh at 431-1561.

EARLY DISMISSAL – Friday, May 18th at 11:00 a.m. – Last Day of School & Field Day

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - PreSchool will have their last day of school on Thursday, May 17th and PreKindergarten will have their last day of school on Wednesday, May 16th.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - Wow what a way to kick off our campaign last week with the announcement of $1,00,000 committed with only 54 pledges!  This week has also seen a wonderful response increasing our tally by over $100,000.  Each week we will present a question and answer to better facilitate the understanding of our campaign.  All of these questions will be maintained on the parish website if you would like to refer back to them at any time.  Please send us any questions you would like to have answered at jdunn@stpatselkhorn.org.

Q:  Why do we need a fancy brochure?

A:  The brochure appears “fancy” because of the stewardship work from several parishioners (listed in the brochure as the Communications Committee) who freely donated their talents to produce such a beautiful presentation.

The reason for the brochure is to produce something we can see and review at our own convenience.  The inclusion of information about the new build-out is meant for us to prayerfully reflect upon.  The giving chart allows us to realize that we can make a substantial gift by giving small amounts over the course of five (5) years.  The drawings give us hope and incentive for a truly beautiful and Christ centered campus.  This is the only tangible evidence of our campaign until the expansion is built and every parishioner should have this information. 

FIELD DAY - Fun is just around the corner!  As you know Field Day is scheduled for the last day of school, May 18th from 8:30 – 10:30 with dismissal at 11:00 a.m.  In the past, this has been a great success and a lot of fun for everyone involved.  A big part of the success is due to our wonderful volunteers.  If you are interested in helping with this year’s field day, please contact Mr. Reilly at nreilly@stpatselkhorn.org or one of the staff members listed below.  The K-3 Field Day will be coordinated by Mr. Reilly on the soccer fields.  The 4th and 5th grade Field Day will be coordinated by Mrs. Dreher and Mrs. Nelson and will be held at Bethany Lutheran.  A special thanks to Bethany for allowing us to use their soccer field.  The 6th-8th grade Field Day will be at Mount Michael and coordinated by Mrs. Simons & Mr. Ridder.  We greatly appreciate all of your continued support and look forward to this awesome activity.

SQUEEK – SQUEEK - We are in need of mice for our student computers.  If you have a spare one that you would like to donate, please drop it off at the greeter desk.  Thank you!

TECHNOLOGY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - The Technology Department at St. Patrick’s is looking for a few good volunteers to help with data entry this summer.  Data needs to be entered into Accelerated Reader, Edline, Grade Quick, Keyboarding for Kids, and a few more programs.    Good typing skills and attention to detail are a must.  The hours are flexible and can be worked to fit your schedule.  If you are interested, please contact Denise Breinig at dbreinig@stpatselkhorn.org or Don Ridder at ridderd@stpatselkhorn.org .

MUSIC NEWS - Wow, Chimes for Dimes was a great success!  The students did a wonderful job of bringing in their pennies, dimes and dollars to help us purchase a new set of chimes.  Because of the generosity of the students as well as several parents, we will purchase the expanded four-octave set of chimes!  I cannot wait to use these in the classroom and with the chime choirs.  Thanks again for all of your support.

LOST & FOUND - Please take a moment to stop by the main entrance to retrieve any items that may have been lost over the course of the year.  Any items that have not been picked up by the last day of school will be donated to the uniform loan closet or Goodwill.

COIN WAR RESULTS – The final totals for the annual penny war are in!  We raised $3000.00 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  This beats our record set from last year by about $300.  The competition was fierce between the grade levels.  The second graders just barely beat the third graders.  Fifth grade came from behind to beat the fourth graders.  And the sixth graders held the lead the entire competition in the middle school.  A great big thank you to everyone who contributed to make this drive our best ever!  The money will go to the Pennies-for-Patients program that helps provide for children suffering from these illnesses. 

2007 GRADUATING CLASS INVITES YOU…

MATH COMPETITION – St. Patrick’s School had a great showing at the Archdiocesan Math Contest last Saturday, May 5th.  The annual contest was held at St. Margaret Mary School in Omaha with over 40 schools in attendance.  St. Patrick’s School was proud to send twelve 4th through 8th grade students to compete.  We would like to congratulate all competitors for their awesome performance.  We are so proud of you all!

Special congratulations to:

Riley Hunzeker and Jon Doyle (pictured above) placed 1st in the 4th grade team division.

Harrison Engel and Rachel Doyle placed 2nd in the 7th grade team division.

Riley Hunzeker placed 9th and John Doyle placed 3rd in the 4th grade individual division.  Cameron Engel placed 3rd and John Michael Hogue placed 4th in the 5th grade individual division.

Steven Law placed 5th in the 6th grade individual division.

Harrison Engel placed 4th Rachel Doyle placed 10th in the 7th grade individual division.

Bobby Thomas placed 7th and Peter Kritenbrink placed 8th in the 8th grade individual division.

REPORT CARDS – In order to ensure prompt receipt of your student’s report card, please be sure the following items are completed:

• Library books are turned-in.
• Tuition payments completed.
• Extended Care fees are paid.
• Lunch fees are paid.

If you have any questions regarding any of the above please call the school office for more information at 289-5407. Thank you for taking care of these in advance.

SUBSTITUTES NEEDED – How would you like to be involved in our school on a random basis working in any of the following areas?  There is a need for substitutes to step in when we call for it in the classroom as a teacher’s assistant, in the lunchroom from 10:45 until 1:00, or as a custodian working with our awesome Maintenance Director, Craig.  You will be compensated for your time worked.  If you have questions contact Mr. Ridder, Principal, via email ridderd@stpatselkhorn.org or call 289-5407.

 USED UNIFORMS - Parents, now is the time to gather up all those uniforms that your children have grown out of andsell them at the next Used Uniform Sale.  You may:

1.     Donate your used uniforms to Home & School, in which the items will then be sold and funds will go towards the Tuition Assistance Program.  .  If you are donating your items, then simply drop them off in the school entry with a note included stating that it is for donation.

2.     Sell your used uniforms at the sale for a modest profit.  If you will be selling your items, PLEASE INCLUDE with each item; YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER, SIZE, BRAND, AND DESIRED SALE PRICE. 

Please place any uniform items that you want to contribute or sell in the used uniform tub in the school entry.  Eachitem must be washed, pressed, and each item in a separate large ziploc bag.  There will be a Used Uniform Sale held thissummer.  Please look for notices in the Principals Notes and the Church Bulletin.  If you have any questions please contact Richelle Novak-Allen at 289-2759.

SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION – There are still a few openings!  This summer St. Patrick’s School will be hosting one session of summer school.  Each of the classes are intended as a “kick-start” for students who will be entering grades K-5.  The class size limit will be cut off at 15 students based on the 15 turned in first.  Please click on the link below to print the registrationform and to find out a listing of classes available.

2007 Sessions:      July 30th-August 3rd

Time:       8:00-12:00

Course Fee:                        $100 (Includes $20 building fee)

SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION

FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - Registration is now open for all fall sports, including CYSL Soccer, Micro-soccer, PAL Volleyball, YMCA Volleyball, Adult Volleyball and Flag Football.  The registration form may be downloaded and printed from the St. Pats website at www.stpatselkhorn.org.  The forms should be placed in the Athletic Committee folder in the school office until May 11th.  A last chance on-site registration forum will be held in the school lobby on May 12th from 9:30am- 11am.  After this date, a late registration fee of $20 will be required and there are no guarantees of space available.  If you have any questions please contact Tricia Harder or Lynette Davis.  Fill out your registration today!

RELIGIOUS FORMATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Applications are currently being accepted for the Religious Formation Administrative Assistant position.  For more information, please call Mary McMahon at 289-4947 or emailyour resume and references to mmcmahon@stpatselkhorn.org.

Important Reminder for Confirmation Candidates

Saturday, May 12th, 2007

Confirmation pictures / practice @ 8:00 am

**Sponsors need to attend practice with the candidates

**Candidates are asked to dress in the attire they plan to wear to confirmation, whether you order individual pictures or not.  There will be a group photo taken at  practice.  This will be the only opportunity for professional pictures.  Thank you!

Saturday, May 12th, 2007

Confirmation Liturgy @ 5:00 pm 

Safety N.E.T. Kids - No Easy Targets

 9:00-10:30 a.m., at Elkhorn’s Common Ground1701 Veteran’s Drive

(North of high school)

Parents and concerned adults:  This seminar is for you and your kids!  We will teach children vital skills they need to prepare them to recognize and thwart abductors and abusers! They will learn vital information to help keep them safe, all in a fun and supportive environment.  We are all about promoting confidence and personal safety.

Free Safety-Net T shirts to the first 50 participants; please call now to register your child by calling Elkhorn’s Common Ground at 289-0451 by May 9. 

 Special thanks to the following sponsors of Stranger Danger Day and Bully Prevention Day:

Elkhorn’s Common Ground                         Kassebaum’s ATA Black Belt Academy   

Kicks Explosive Sports Wear                      Alegent Health

Outdoor Recreation Products                      Center Stage Danz

Reagan Buick, Pontiac, GMC                     American National Bank

GoodFellas Exterminating                           Omaha Police Department

Elkhorn Express

Principal’s Notes Deadline

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

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

ridderd@stpatselkhorn.org or jkruntorad@stpatselkhorn.org. 

Archived Principal Notes