Apr 7 Tuition Commitment Forms Sent Home with Youngest and/or Only
Apr 8 Parish Lenten Fish Fry 5 – 8pm Parish Center
Q-S Family Last Names bring Desserts
Apr 9 Parish/School Grounds Clean-up 9:00 - Noon
Apr 11-12 Book Fair 3:00 – 4:30pm
Apr 12No Hot Lunch – Bring Cold Lunch- Milk Served
Locks of Love AND Blood Drive
Apr 14 2:00 Dismissal – Teacher In-Service
Book Fair 1:00-3:00 & 6:00-8:00pm
2nd Annual Artisan Fair 6:30-8:00pm
Apr 15 Book Fair 3:00 – 4:30pm
Parish Lenten Fish Fry 5 – 8pm Parish Center
T-Z Family Last Names bring Desserts
Apr 17 Book Fair open 9:00am – 2:00pm
Donuts with Mrs. Frizzle
Apr 19 Tuition Commitment Forms Due
Apr 21-25 Easter Break – No School
TUITION COMMITMENT FORMS WILL BE SENT HOME THIS WEEK & DUE BACK ON TUESDAY, APRIL 19TH - Your youngest and only child will come home this week with an envelope containing your “Tuition Commitment” form and letter enclosed. This letter will explain how tuition can be paid for your child/children for the 2011-2012 school year. Please take the time to understand the letter, choose the option that works best for you and return to the school office by Tuesday, April 19th. If you have any questions regarding your form, please email Kathy Moritz at kmoritz@stpatselkhorn.org in the school office. Please note if you are not currently attending St. Patrick’s School during the 2010-2011 school year, the “Tuition Commitment” form will be mailed to you.
TUITION ASSISTANCE DEADLINES – Families who feel Tuition Assistance may be necessary for the 2011-2012 school year need to apply for the Archdiocese Children’s Scholarship Fund. In order to qualify for St. Patrick’s Tuition Assistance, applicants must have first applied for the Children’s Scholarship Fund. Applications for the Children’s Scholarship Fund (CSF) are due by April 18, 2011, and applications for St. Patrick’s Tuition Assistance will be due by June 1, 2011. Due to increased demand, and less funding available, deadlines must be adhered to. All information is kept strictly confidential. Forms may be acquired online at www.stpatselkhorn.org under the “School” tab. The CSF Application is to be printed and completed, and the St. Pat’s application is to be filled out prior to printing. Any questions, please contact our Business Manager, Vicki Payton at the parish office at 289-4289 Ext 1521, or via email at vpayton@stpatselkhorn.org. Completed forms are to be either emailed back to Vicki or in a sealed envelope to her attention.
MRS. NELSON ANNOUNCES CAREER MOVE - I have accepted a position for the 2011-2012 school year as principal at Holy Cross Elementary School in Omaha. I am very excited about the opportunity to use my administrative strengths in a new capacity. My time at St. Patrick's has been invaluable in helping shape who I am as a teacher and as a person. I was blessed to have a great administrator in Mr. Ridder and to work with so many amazing teachers and staff members who have constantly challenged me to be a better teacher and person. The parents, grandparents, and parishioners here have been so supportive in the educational process; it is truly a wonderful community. I have enjoyed the relationships I have established with so many of you. St. Patrick's is a *special place*, and I will be sad to leave, but am very excited about this new chapter in my life. Thank you all for being such a big part of my life for the past eight years. I wish nothing but the best for each of you and for St. Patrick's!
MR. RIDDER’S RESPONSE – I want to take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Nelson for her eight years of service and teaching here at St. Patrick’s. She has had a tremendous impact on many of the successes of our school and of all the children she has touched over the years. She is truly a difference-maker and we are all better because of her. Holy Cross is getting a strong educator who will make a positive difference for the staff and children as their principal. We wish her nothing but the best.
STUCO AND HEART MINISTRY SHOE DRIVE – For every pair brought, we will put up a footprint to show our journey through Lent. We will be collecting shoes until April 15th. The shoes may be gently loved or new. There will be a box available to put your donation in at the commons area. Please rubber band or tie the shoelaces together so we can keep them more easily as a matched set. We are collecting shoes through April 15th & will be delivering on Monday, April 18th. A big thank you to everyone who has contributed to this cause!
PARISH ELECTIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD –Parish Elections are scheduled forMay 14th & 15th, 2011. Parishioners will vote on positions for Parish Pastoral Council, RF Committee, and School Board. There are 3 positions available to fill on the School Board. If you are interested in running for the board, send your bio to Don Ridder at ridderd@stpatselkhorn.org and it will be published in the Parish Bulletin the weekend of May 7th & 8th. The commitment for this position is 3 years. Any parishioner may run for any of the committees listed above. Please participate in the election by completing your ballot at any of the Masses that weekend. You can be a part of the decision-making process.
2ND ANNUAL ARTISAN FAIR - Spring has sprung and it’s time to have some fun at the 2nd annual St. Patrick’s School Artisan Fair! This event is a chance for the Specials Teachers and their students to showcase the work they do throughout the school year. This year, the Fair will feature Kindergarten & First grade movies made in Computer Class, a collection of Art projects created by students in all nine grades, 3rd grade PE “Bone Activity” projects and some very special musicians showcasing their unique talents. The Spanish department will be treating us to some yummy international treats and we will have face painters on hand to delight all of our youngsters! And of course, we couldn’t host the Artisan Fair without the Scholastic Book Fair! The Book Fair is a fantastic opportunity to load up on great summer reading material to keep your kiddos in “learning mode” during June & July! The Artisan Fair will be held from 6:30-8:00 on Thursday, April 14th. We hope to see you there!
SPRING BOOK FAIR - It’s CARNIVAL TIME at the Book Fair! St. Patrick’s School library is hosting the SPRING Book Fair opening Monday, April 11th at 3pm! Come one... come all! Our theme is CARNIVAL! Scholastic books will have lots of great books and summer reads available.
The Book Fair hours will be:
Monday, April 11 3-4:30PM
Tuesday, April 12 3-4:30PM
Thursday, April 14 1-3PM
5:30-8PM during the Artisan Fair
Friday, April 15 3-4:30PM
Sunday, April 17 9-2PM for Palm Sunday and DONUTS
Contact Lisa Kemp at lisakemp1@mac.com or (402)885-8514 Staci Witkowski at ladybug97@cox.net or 402-614-0955 with questions. Contact Jane Chapman (402) 553-6131 or KCCJDC@cox.net to volunteer.
USED UNIFORM SALES - Do your shorts still fit? Get ready for spring & plan to stop by the Used Uniform Sale – Sunday April 17th, 8:30-1:30 in the school lobby. If you would like to donate any uniforms, please leave them in the used uniform bin in the school entrance (next to lost & found) by April 15th. If you have any questions please Suzanne Kahnk at skahnk@otcvs.com.
GIRLS GROW YOUR HAIR FOR LOCKS OF LOVE –Mark your calendars for St. Patrick’s School 6th Annual Locks of Lovedrive on April 12th, 2011. Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under the age of 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. We meet a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics. Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia aerate, which has no known cause or cure. The prostheses we provide help to restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers.
BLOOD DRIVE – Be a part of the 6th Annual St. Patrick’s School Blood Drive, which will also be on April 12th, 2011 from 1:30-7:30pm. To schedule a donation, go to www.givebloodgivelife.com and enter the sponsor code: 2533. Donors must be at least 16 years of age and in good health. A person may donate blood every 56 days; platelets every three days, up to 24 times in a 12-month period. Any questions regarding giving blood may be directed toward the Red Cross Metro Nurses line at 341-2723.
PARISH GROUNDS CLEAN-UP - Mark your calendars for the St. Patrick's Ground Cleanup. Saturday, April 9 from 9am - Noon. Spring has arrived and the St. Patrick's campus needs some TLC. For the greatest impact, we are in need of a LARGE group of volunteers. Please consider dropping by for an hour or two to assist. Bring your rakes, shovels, clippers, trash cans, gloves and water bottles. Make it a family event and bring your kids too! If you plan to attend or have questions, please contact Kim Kidder at kkassen@hotmail.com or (402) 980-3065.
CARNIVAL NEWS - SAVE THE DATE – St. Patrick's Parish Carnival is set for Sunday, August 28 from 1:30-5:30 PM. We still need some fun "carnival" type toys and trinkets so get a head start on your SPRING CLEANING! Look around your house for any "carnival" type toys and trinkets! One mom's trash is another kid's treasure at the carnival!!!! A box marked “carnival” will be placed in the entrance of the school for you to deposit your items. If you would like to volunteer, contact Jacquie Schumacher @ 201-1183/ email jacquieschumacher@cox.net or Tammy Olson at olsonp1@cox.net.
CHEERLEADING REGISTRATION - Saint Patrick’s Cheerleading registration for 2011-2012 is now open for girls going into 7th and 8th grades. Please go to the Saint Patrick’s Home page and click Activities and Organizations, next look at the top left and click online registration. You will register under Cheerleading. The registration is open now through April 15th as we have already had try-outs. We will announce a cheer meeting for parents to attend and sign contracts for their daughters after the online registration is closed. Thank you, Saint Patrick’s Cheer Staff
ST. PATRICK’S FOOTBALL SIGN-UPS - Signups for fall PALfootballis now open until April 15th. It is open to all 7th and 8th graders who are members of the Parish. Register at http://www.stpatselkhorn.org/athletics/. For further information, contact Jeff Starman at 402-670-2368 or coach Tim Mikuliczat 402-707-8497.
2011 ANGEL SCHOLARSHIPS - The St. Patrick's Athletic Committee is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2011 Angel Scholarships. The Angel Scholarships are $500 scholarships awarded to an 8th grade boy and girl parishioner toward tuition at a Catholic high school. The application provides more detailed information and is available online on the Athletics page of the parish website. For questions about the 2011 Angel Scholarships please contact Mike Meyer at mrmomm@cox.net.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION BEGINS - Mark your calendars for June 13th through 17th 9:00 a.m. to Noon and join us for Vacation Bible School. It is open to children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2011 through children entering 5th grade. 6th grade and up are welcome to volunteer. Registration for participants and volunteers is on the St. Patrick's website under Religious Formation.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE - 40 Days for Life has kicked off their spring 2011 campaign. St. Patrick’s parishioners are signing up to pray outside Planned Parenthood (Omaha) for an hour or more on Friday, April 8th, between the hours of 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM. You can make a life-saving impact by joining us in this peaceful prayer vigil. Please contact Amy Hansen at hansenhome@cox.net to register for an hour or more.
REMEMBER TO BRING A DESSERT FOR LENTEN FRIDAY FISH FRY - The St. Patrick’s Men’s Club has their Lenten Fish Fry this Friday night. We are asking all parishioners to help supply the dessert for these suppers. We suggest that each family bring a pie, small cake, dessert bars, or other dessert (serving about 6 to 10 servings or more) to the the school entrance OR the Parish Center on the Friday designated by the first letter of your last name on the following schedule. Each family will donate only one week.
Last Name begins with: Date
Q-S April 8
T-Z April 15
Thanks so much for your support and helping to make our Parish Lenten Fish Fry such a success!
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