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MR. RIDDER’S REMINDERS –

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

                                         2008 7th & 8th Grade Football Sign-up 6:30 – 7:30pm

Mar 3                                NO SCHOOL – Teacher In-Service

Mar 4                                H & S Meeting 7pm in Gym Entrance

 2008-2009 REGISTRATION FORMS SENT HOME TODAY - The registration form asking that you state your plans as to which of your children will attend St. Patrick’s School next school year went home today with your oldest and only child. The form must be returned by February 19th with a check for the registration fee attached.  Please make checks payable to St. Patrick’s School for $100 per student. The Parish Finance committee plans to finalize and approve the budget by May.  They do however expect the tuition and book fees to increase at a rate similar to that in the past.  The new Math series directly affects book expenses.  Another consideration being looked at closely is the cost of operating our new addition. Your support and understanding of this and all that you do is greatly appreciated.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS – During this Lenten season, Fr. Dan Lenz, from Mount Michael will be here to lead us in the Stations of the Cross on the following Fridays, Feb. 22nd, 29th,  Mar 7th, 14th and on Wednesday, Mar. 19th. All family, friends and parishioners are welcome to join us!

MAGAZINE RENEWALS TO BENEFIT ST. PAT’S - Mark your calendar for March 7th-17th. St. Patrick’s School will hold a Magazine Subscription/Renewal Drive to raise money to purchase equipment and materials for our new Library Media Center to open in the fall. (Materials needed include: barcode scanner, magazine covers, book repair materials, projector, and much more).   We are teaming up with QSP and it couldn’t be simpler.  More details are to come soon, but until then, be sure to hold off renewing those magazine subscriptions until March 7-17.

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.

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.  Any questions with registration should be directed to Lynette Davis (402)496-0764.  Come and find out about this challenging sport, and/or register now at the following link: http://stpatselkhorn.org/athletics/Athleticsindex.cfm.

ST. PATRICK’S ANNUAL FISH FRY – St. Patrick’s Men’s Club will hold their annual Fish Fry in the Parish Center on Friday’s during Lent (February 15th through March 14th).  They will serve Catfish and/or Pollack Fillets 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  be available as well. 

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. 

LAST NAMES BEGINNING WITH:                     DATE:

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.

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.

DON’T FORGET YOUR PANS FOR SIENNA FRANCIS HOUSE! -  Remember to stop in the lobby during the weekends of Lent to pick up directions to make a casserole (don't bake) or provide other essentials for the Sienna Francis House. You can drop off your grocery items, prepared meals, or other donations before or after any Mass the following weekend, and they will be delivered to the shelter for you. Together we can all make a difference in our community. Thank you for your help.

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