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MR. RIDDER’S REMINDERS

July 20               First Tuition Payment of 10 Month Plan Comes Withdrawn

Aug 1                 Tuition Full Payments and 1st Half Payments Due

Aug 3                 Teacher Meet & Greet

Aug 20               First Day of School K-8th Grades

                          Noon Dismissal for Kindergarten

Aug 21               PreS Open House & State of the School 9:00am & 1:00pm

                          Noon Dismissal for Kindergarten

Aug 22               PreK Open House & State of the School 9:00am & 1:00pm

                          Noon Dismissal for Kindergarten

Aug 23               Blessing of the Addition after 5:00 Mass

Aug 24               Parish Carnival 1:30-5:30pm

Aug 25               First Full Day for Kindergarten

                          PreK First Day of School

Aug 26               PreS First Day of School

THANK YOU FROM THE RIDDERS - My wife Brenda and I would like to thank everyone who sent prayers, cards and best wishes to her.  Having a heart attack at such a young age with no symptoms and no heredity was shocking to us but the outcome thus far has been great.  The doctors put in a splint in the artery that was 90 to 95% blocked.  She is starting to get her strength back and our hope/plan is for her to be able to teach in the fall.   The support we have received from the staff, the parents and the parishioners has been overwhelming and much appreciated. It is really great to be a part of such a great family here at St. Patrick’s.

TUITION COMMITMENT BEGINS - This year, our parish finance committee is offering a 10 month payment plan rather than 9 month.  As stated on the Tuition Commitment Form that families signed in April, the first payment of the 10 month plan will be withdrawn on July 20th.  The monthly amount will go through April 20th, 2009.  The Full and Half Payments plans are due on August 1st into the school office.  If you have any questions, please contact the Business Manager, Vicki Payton at 289-4289 ext. 1521.

POWER OFF – The electricity will be off to the entire Parish/School building on Friday, July 18th so OPPD will reconnect us to a new power box.

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS ONLINE – The 2008-2009 School Supply Lists are available now on the school webpage in the left menu.

TEACHER MEET & GREET – Keep Sunday, August 3rd open on your calendars.  Students will learn who their teacher is for the upcoming school year.  Parents will be able to open their lunch accounts, set up Extended Care accounts & days, sign up for volunteering for Home & School committees, proof family’s entry for the Directory, etc.  All class lists will be posted that day. Come join us in the Parish Center during your grades time slot.  

PreS/PreK thru 2nd grade        1pm - 3pm

3rd grade thru 5th grade           3pm - 5pm

6th grade thru 8th grade           5pm - 6pm

NEW ADDITION – Our new classroom addition is on schedule to be completed on time so the first day will be August 20th.  When you see it, you will find that it is all pretty impressive.  The lower level is complete after a few minor adjustments.  They are laying carpet in the upper level today and the painting is expected to be completed by the middle of next week. By the end of next week, all the counter tops are expected to be in and the project almost complete.

PARKING LOT – The Parish Facility Planning Committee has decided to enlarge the south east parking lot and make some traffic pattern changes/improvements to parking lots # and #2.  We expect to have these changes in place and completed by August 20th although it may be close.  Your patience with will be greatly appreciated.

MIDWEST IMPRESSIONS UNIFORM PICK UP -  For those of you that preordered school uniforms last spring, Midwest Impressions is offering weekend hours for picking up orders this Saturday, July 19th from 8:00am until 2:00pm.  Otherwise, uniforms may be picked up after August 1st between 8:00am and 4:30pm.  They are located in Elkhorn near 203rd and Honeysuckle (near Common Grounds).

PRESCHOOL PART-TIME TA NEEDED – We are in need of a part time teacher assistant to work with Mrs. Anderson and our 3 year olds on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Interested applicants should contact Mr. Ridder at ridderd@stpatselkhorn.org or call 289-5407.  You do not need to be a certified teacher for this position but we do expect the person in this position to have a passion for working with young children with a positive and giving disposition.

LITTLE SIOUX FUNDRAISER - My name is Tobin Brown and I will be an 8th grader at St. Patrick’s School this fall. I was in the Green Hawk patrol at the Pahuk Pride Leadership course at Little Sioux Scout Ranch. I am making you aware of a fund that I have established to help the Pahuk Pride participants and staff offset some of the expense of replacing the gear that was lost in the tornado on June 11, 2008.  This fund has been established because I have had many people ask if something like this was being done. I was very fortunate; I recovered almost all of my $1500 worth of gear. Another scout from my troop only has the clothes he was wearing.  Nothing has been recovered.  This is the case for many of the 120 Pahuk participants.

              As of today, the scouts that were at LSSR have received two very generous donations.  Cabela’s gave each scout: a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, multi tool and a clip light.  The Boy Scouts of America National Office gave each scout a new uniform shirt with all the patches.  I would like to thank both organizations for these helpful donations.

              Pahuk was a week-long leadership camp; therefore scouts and staff packed clothing and supplies for a week.  Using the Boy Scout motto, “Be Prepared,” most brought extra clothing.  Since it was a leadership camp, we were required to be in uniform at all times - a uniform shirt or scout related t-shirt, scout socks, and green uniform shorts.  In addition, we brought other clothing for sleeping and traveling to and from the shower house.

              The scouts at Pahuk are campers.  Most attend summer camp and have already replaced as much gear as they could afford.  With your help, I would like to provide financial assistance to those who lost their gear. You can go to this link to see news coverage of this fundraising effort. http://www.ketv.com/news/16622760/detail.html 

How do I contribute?

Deposits are being taken at any Mutual of Omaha Bank location for “Regearing Pahuk.” Or

Mail a check payable to “Regearing Pahuk”

PO BOX 34742

Omaha, NE 68134

Questions?

Email: regearingpahuk2008@cox.net

Thanks for your consideration, please forward this information to anyone that might be interested in helping.  This is a grass roots effort, only you can spread the word.

Tobin Brown

Life Scout, Troop 308

Green Hawk Patrol, Pahuk Pride 2008

PO BOX 34742

Omaha, NE 68134

Email: Regearingpahuk2008@cox.net

Frequently asked questions:

How will scouts be notified?

Each Pahuk participant will be contacted.  They will be given the opportunity to complete an application form listing the items that were lost.

How will the fund be administered?

We are putting together a group of 5-7 community members (comprised of scouts, scouters and non-scouters) to review and distribute the money.

How will funds be paid out?

The group will review all applications and verify the total value of items.  Each scout that files an application will be paid out an equivalent percent.  Example:  If the claims total $60,000 and we raise $20,000, each scout will receive 33% of the claimed value lost.

What happens if more money is raised than is needed to pay out?

In this case, we will establish a scholarship fund to assist scouts in attending Pahuk Pride Leadership Training.  The cost of the course this year was $200. 

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

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