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MR. RIDDER’S REMINDERS

Feb 6                      Science Fair – Please read details below

Feb 8                      School Internet Safety Presentation for 6-8 Grades

                               Parents Presentation @ 6pm in Room 124

Feb 11                    2pm Dismissal – Teacher In-Service

                               3rd – 8th Grade Progress Reports go home

                               PreS Valentine Exchange

Feb 12                    PreK – 4th Grades Valentine Exchange 2:30

Feb 13                    Parish Dinner Auction

Feb 17                    No School for PreS/PreK – P/T Conferences

                               Ash Wednesday – 8:30 Mass – K, 1,2,3,4 & 5 Grades will attend

                               11:00 Mass – 6,7 & 8 Grades will attend

                               Elderly Parishioner Friends treated to Mass & Luncheon

Feb 18                    No School PreS – 8th Grade P/T Conferences

Feb 19                    No School

Mar 4                      School Reconciliation Service for All Students

                               Kindergarten & 1st Grade Spring Music Program - 6:30 in PC

INTERNET SAFETY PRESENTATION FOR PARENTS - What is Facebook?  Should my young child play online “kid-friendly” games? Should I restrict my middle school student’s internet use? On Monday, February 8th, at 6:00pm State Trooper, Keith Bell, and St. Patrick’s Director of Technology, Eric Lordemann will have an informational session for parents on facts about internet use and strategies that parents can use to help keep children safe.  It will be held in Mrs. Nelson’s classroom in the lower level.  I strongly encourage all parents to attend this presentation since we all need to be educated on what our children are exposed to when exploring the internet. All students at our school have been learning about internet safety in their computer classes. Call or email Mrs. Delaney at school mdelaney@stpatselkhorn.org if you have any other questions.

TUITION & BOOK FEES – We expect to increase tuition approximately 4% and our book fees to have a 0% increase. The parish finance committee will make a final decision sometime in April. At this time, we can only give you is what we anticipate.  Please let me know if you have any question about that and/or if you are need of tuition assistance.  Call me or email me at ridderd@stpatselkhorn.org.

IS YOUR UGANDA T-SHIRT MISSING? TOO SMALL? GETTING DINGY? ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A LONG SLEEVE SHIRT?  ONE FINAL 2009-2010 ORDER FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE PLACED ON TUESAY, FEBRUARY 9th 2010 - We have enough interest to place another Uganda T-Shirt order with Midwest Impressions.  Please see the order form on the backside of this sheet.  Send all orders to school in an envelope addressed to Chris Nelson ASAP to ensure you receive your shirt.  We will send our final order in on Tuesday, February 9th.  As you know, the money generated by the shirt sales goes to our Sister School, St. Mary’s in Uganda.  So far this year, we have collected just under $3000 of the $8000 needed to feed all of the students needing lunch.   Every t-shirt order helps get us closer to our goal. 

Please note:  The prices listed on the backside assume that we will have one 72 piece minimum order.  If we do not hit that number, the cost of the shirts may increase.  On back is the order form based on a 72 piece order. Reminder... Students may wear their Uganda T-shirts and dress down bottoms on each Friday after early dismissals.  The remaining dates for Uganda dress down days are:  February 12th, April 9th, and May 14th.  Dress down day rules do apply.  Thank you for your support of this worthy cause.

CLICK ON LINK TO PRINT ORDER FORM

YOU CAN STILL BE A PART OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK? Catholic Schools Week is not just for kids.  Here are a couple ways for parents to participate in the annual celebration of Catholic Education:

■ Write a letter to your representatives in the US Congress and State Legislature to let them know why Catholic Education is important to you and your community, and send a copy of your letter to your school principal.

■ Set aside time during family prayer and pray for all those who contribute to the success of St. Patrick’s School, including students, teachers, staff and volunteers. 

■ Since the theme for 2010 Catholic Schools Week is “Dividends for Life: Faith, Knowledge, Discipline, Morals” – discuss ways we as individuals and/or as a family benefit from all these attributes in our Catholic education that make us better for life.

■ Make sure your children know that giving them a Catholic Education is one of the biggest and best gifts you could ever give them.

ST. PATRICK’S 2010 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK REMAINING EVENTS –

Friday, February 5th –

  Green & White Spirit Dress Down Day for all

  NOTE –This is a green and white clothing Dress Down Day – No Flair is allowed!

                              4th – 8th Grade Talent Show on Parish Center 1:00

Saturday, February 6th –

                               Science Fair in Parish Center

2010 SCIENCE FAIR - The 2010 St. Patrick’s 7th & 8th Grade Science Fair is fast approaching.  Many of you have seen your kids working hard on their projects.  The date and times can be found below so that you can mark your calendars:

Saturday, February 6th, 2010 

• 1:30 – 1:45  Kids need to report to St. Patricks in uniform
• 2:00 – 4:00  Presentation of projects to parents and judges
• 4:00 – 4:30  Clean up projects while totals tabulated
• 4:30 – 4:45  Awards presentation – top in each category

These times have been changed somewhat from our previous schedule to accommodate the judges and the facilities.  The fair will be held in the Parish Center/Boland Hall and doors will open 5 minutes before presentations begin.  Hopefully all of you can make it to watch your kids perform at the highest level in the area of science. We encourage all of you to check in on how your kids are getting along with their projects.  Making sure they are working the hardest they can to present the best possible project is of utmost importance for this 300 point assignment. We are all very excited to see what the students have in store for us and for everyone this year.  Any questions, email Mr. Maline at dmaline@stpatselkhorn.org.

ST. PATRICK’S SOCCER, T-BALL, & TRACK SIGN UP TIME – Kids Sports News - Registration is now open for spring Micro Soccer and T-Ball.  In addition, CYSL Soccer is still accepting late registrations on a first come, first served basis.  Register for these sports now by visiting the school webpage and then go to Athletics.  For questions about micro-soccer contact Julie Wigdahl at njwig@cox.net; for questions about CYSL Soccer contact Mike Meyer at mrmmom@cox.net.  For registration questions please contact Renee Shotkoski at mjsshots@yahoo.com.

SCRIP - Our “One SWEET Deal” promotion begins Friday, February 5th and runs through February 15th.  All orders will be returned by the 22nd and if we reach our sales goal of $20,000, the kids will earn a Dress Down Day!  SCRIP is one SWEET way to help us buy new laptops and technology!  Use SCRIP for your weekly groceries and gas; your “stock-up” trips to Costco and Walmart; prescriptions at Walgreens; family entertainment at the movies, restaurants and so much more.

SNEAK PEEK #3 - The 11th Annual Dinner/Auction is only one week away!  If you haven’t planned your family vacation for this year, here are a few of the great oral auction packages designed especially for families:

• Head West to Utah:  Stunning mountain views and lake views await you in Park City! This gorgeous home, built in 2008, sits near Park City, Utah and Deer Valley resort. You will spend 5 nights in the summer exploring all that Park City and nearby Salt Lake City has to offer.  The home can accommodate 7-12 people. Please visit www.vrbo.com/151385 for more details and breath-taking photos.
• Black Hills Golden Opportunity:  Grab the kids, the bikes and the picnic baskets and head to sunny South Dakota for your summer getaway. Two families may just fall in love with this cozy, yet spacious log home on a 17 acre property in Custer, South Dakota. This very private location lies only minutes from many local vacation attractions, including Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse and Wind Cave.  This package includes three nights’ lodging, and a $500 VISA Gift Card. 
• The Great Outdoors:  It’s time to bond with your family and friends in the great outdoors (accommodations for up to 8 people). Cottonwood Creek Outfitters offers camping, fishing, hiking and canoeing, all on a private 2,000 acre property east of Madison, NE .  Your campsite will include a 14x16 Canvas Wall Tent, stove, grill, cots, dinnerware and lanterns.  Get a start on your supplies with a $25 gift card to WalMart.

There is still time to turn in your reservations!  Don’t miss this fun-filled evening!

ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT...TURN CAR RAFFLE TICKETS IN Have you turned in your raffle tickets, yet?  You have 8 MORE DAYS to sell, sell, sell and turn them in.  Those who turn in 18 or more tickets by February 13th are entered into a drawing to win an Apple iTOUCH!  Right now, you have a 1 in 8 CHANCE OF WINNING!  Thank you for helping support St.

Patricks!

Interested in attending the auction as a volunteer?  Please contact Nicole Vossen at 763-9534 or nicolevossen@cox.net if you would like to help with the raffle that evening.

ANNOUNCING - Pre-Lenten Reflections with our Archbishop

Archbishop George J. Lucas, primary teacher of the faith for our Archdiocese,

will offer his own spiritual reflections in preparation for Lent. 

 Saturday, February 13, 10-11 am

Saint Cecilia Cathedral, Omaha.

Free and open to the public. Please share this spiritual formation opportunity with your fellow Catholics. Thank you for your support.

Presented by Saint Cecilia Institute for Laity Formation

Principal's Notes Deadline:

Please submit all items/information in final form.

Principal's Notes deadline is Tuesday by 8:00am to the school or email to

ridderd@stpatselkhorn.org or kmoritz@stpatselkhorn.org

Archived Principal's Notes