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MR. RIDDER’S REMINDERS

Jan 14                    2:00 Dismissal – Teacher In-Service

Jan 15                    2nd Half Tuition Due for Half Pay Plan

                              Uganda T Shirt Dress Down Day

Jan 18                    Snow Day Make-Up – School is In-Session

                               No Monday Rosary Club

Jan 19                    No Tuesday After School Walking Club

                               No Show Choir

Jan 21                    2010-2011 Registration Forms Go Home

Jan 22                    SCRIP Dress Down Day for all – Re-Scheduled from 1/8/2010

Jan 23                    Omaha Chess Community Tournament 9:00-1:00 Parish Center

Jan 28                    Registration Forms Due Back

                               6th Grade Music Program 6:30pm

Jan 30                    2010 CSW Kickoff – See Info and Important Dates Below

Feb 3                      8th Grade Parent/Child Confirmation Retreat 7:30 – 8:45pm

Feb 6                      Science Fair – Please read below

MAKING UP SNOW DAY ON JANUARY 18th - Due to the unexpected number of snow days that we have already accumulated, a policy will be implemented that requires that we build back in days missed beyond 5 days. Should it become necessary, we (the staff and school board) will look at the options of where we can make these days up and then decide what is in the best interest of the school.  In other words, we could add on day(s) in May and/or we could look at days that we presently have scheduled to be “no school” days.  We will notify all families as soon as any decisions have been made. As of today, we stand at a total of 4 snow days.  Also, keep in mind that adjustments to schedules such as the lunch menu are directly affected when school is called off. Please continue to stay informed through the school webpage.

REMINDER; STEWARDSHIP FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN – All families must complete and turn in a “2009 Feed The Sheep” Stewardship Form in order to receive the parishioner tuition rate for the 2010-2011 school year. If you are in need of a copy, please contact the office at 289-5407 or find it online at www.stpatselkhorn.org.

REGISTRATION FORMS WILL BE SENT HOME THURSDAY, JANUARY 21ST, 2010– In order to allow new families earlier notification of their status, whether it be accepted or on the waitlist, the registration process will begin in January rather than February this year. Please note that the “Current Student 2010-2011 Registration” forms will go home on January 21st.  They will be due back by January 28th with the $100 registration fee per child to hold their spot. Please make sure you have completed the 2009 Stewardship Appeal form, found on the Parish website, to keep receiving the parishioner rate for tuition.

CALENDAR AND LUNCH MENU UPDATED – See the website for changes.

INTERESTED IN ST. PATRICK’S SCHOOL FOR 2010-2011? If you know of someone that is interested in enrolling their child(ren) for the 2010-2011school year in St. Patrick’s School, please go to the school website and click on the Admissions link.  We are taking applications right now and will begin the registration process for new families in February after the current student process is complete in January.  You may drop applications off in the Sunday collection basket, mail it or drop it by the school office.  No registration fees are required until their child is accepted.

GEOGRAPHY BEE SUCCESS - Congratulations to sixth grader, Quin Tarrence, for first place and fifth grader, Brandon Fontaine, for second place during St. Patrick’s Annual Geography Bee sponsored by the National Geographic Society. Ten students in the 4th – 8th grades competed in their classrooms to represent their grade in this contest.  The final round was challenging and the students went head-to-head before the competition was over.  Deirdre DeWald – 5th Grade Teacher/Geography Bee Chair

2010 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK EVENTS – The week of January 31st, 2010 is the celebration of Catholic Schools Week.  St. Patrick’s CSW Committee has many fun-filled events that will take place.  To allow you better planning we are letting you know of a few activities that you may want to plan for.  More details may follow in the next edition of Principal’s Notes. Here are a few events that you may want to know:

Saturday, January 30th & Sunday, January 31st – Kick-Off Catholic Schools Week Masses on the Weekend – Tours of School facility to follow all Masses.

5:00 PM Mass- 4th grade hosts

8:00 AM Mass- 5th grade hosts

9:30 AM Mass- 6th grade hosts

11:00 AM Mass- 7th grade hosts

12:30 PM Mass- 8th grade hosts

Monday, February 1st -

CSW School Mass 8:30am

1:35-2:10 Buddy Writing Lesson

2:15 Spelling Bee in PC

Tuesday, February 2nd –

No School Mass

Uganda T Shirt Dress Down Day for all                

Human Rosary in the Church 9:15

Wednesday, February 3rd -

A Special Friend’s Day Visit.  K – 4th Grades students can invite an adult friend to visit/tour their school.  

Last Names:

  A - M – 12:45-1:30

  N - Z – 2:00-2:45

  End of Day Surprise Announcement from Mr. Ridder

Thursday, February 4th -  

   Author Visit in Media Center

   9:30-10:15 – K-2nd Grades

   10:20 – 11:05 – 6th – 8th Grades

   11:10 – 12:00 – 3rd – 5th Grades

Friday, February 5th –

   Green & White Spirit Dress Down Day for all

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

Saturday, February 6th –

    Science Fair in Parish Center

START PERFECTING YOUR TALENT 4th – 8th GRADE STUDENTS– This year’s St. Patrick’s Talent Show will be open to all 4th-8th graders. Each act can be no longer than 2 minutes. Try-outs will be held on Thursday, January 21st from 3:30 to 4:15. Please fill out the permission form found below and send it back to school. The talent show will be held during Catholic Schools Week on Friday, February 5th beginning at 1 pm. More details to come!

TALENT SHOW PERMISSION FORM

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.

GIRLS CONTINUE TO GROW YOUR HAIR – Tuesday, April 27th will be the date that St. Patrick’s School will hold our Annual American Red Cross Blood Drive, as well as our Locks of Love.  Girls must have a minimum of 8 inches to donate to Locks of Love, in order to participate in this school wide event. More info to come!

CHESS CLUB NOTES - The Chess Club weekly meetings are held on Mondays after school from 3:30 - 4:30 pm.  We are now meeting in the Parish Center.  The parish center allows us to have much more room and we now have the capacity to welcome new members.  Chess Club is open to any St. Patrick's student from Kindergarten through 8th grade.

CHESS CLUB TOURNAMENT - St. Patrick's will be hosting its first Chess Tournament on Saturday January 23rd from 9 am - 1 pm.  The tournament is open to all children in grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade.  You do not have to be a member of the St. Patrick's Chess Club to compete in this tournament. To participate in this tournament, please mail in the registration form.  Late registrations will be accepted before the tournament starting at 8 am. Registration link is attached.

CHESS TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FORM

SCRIP “HO HO HO” PROMOTION SUCCESS – DRESS DOWN DAY IS RESCHEDULED - was a HUGE triumph, with over $50,000 in sales!  There are lots of people on Santa’s nice list this year!  The students earned a Dress Down Day for Friday, January 22nd! 

SOCCER REGISTRATION - The registration deadline for CYSL Soccer is coming up soon!  After January 24th, a $20 late fee will be added to all registrations and spaces will be given out on a first come, first served basis.  Register now at: Link to Athletics Registration.  If you have questions about CYSL Soccer, please contact Mike Meyer at mrmomm@cox.net.  For registration questions please contact Renee Shotkoski at msshots@yahoo.com.

GET OUT OF SCHOOL RAFFLE PRIZE FOR YOUR CHILD’S CLASS - Did you miss out on your family gathering this Christmas due to the weather? Don't forget to call up those Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles, Cousins and other family and friends to see if they would like to buy a chance to win a car or $10,000!  Then get those tickets turned in so your grade can win a special "get out of school" party or a chance to see the Amazing Arthur!  DON'T DELAY...TURN IN YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

PICTURES NEEDED! - The annual auction video is in the works and we need your help!  If you have any St. Patrick’s pictures that you would like to share, please email them to Dana Bird at danambird@hotmail.com.   We are looking for pictures from sporting events, classroom parties/activities and other school events.  Any help you can give us with this project is greatly appreciated.

YOU ARE INVITED - Make plans now to attend the 11th Annual Dinner/Auction on February 13th!  Invitations were mailed this week to all parishioners and school families.  So get your friends together and get your reservations turned in early for best seating.  It's going to be another fun and memorable evening that you won't want to miss!   Also, don't forget about Tag Night on Monday, February 1st!  Contact Dana Bird at danambird@hotmail.com or 315-9689 for more information if you are interested in helping at this fun prep night.

Stressed?

Catholic Conversations

Stress Management

“minimizing the number of grays” 

Rescheduled for Friday, January 29

7:30pm in Boland Hall

Social time at 7:00pm

Sister Marie Micheletto, RSM, M.A., L.P.C., LMHP, is a Sister of Mercy of the Americas, a psychotherapist and an educational humorist.  She does premarital, marital and individual counseling, provides mentoring and in-services to hospice staff, and is a national and international speaker, as well as facilitator of retreats. Sr. Marie’s talks are laced with humor and wisdom.  Come for some laughs and deeper understanding of our faith! Drinks and snacks provided—free will offering.  Registrations appreciated! Please contact Beth Kathol at 289-4289 ext. 1525 or bkathol@stpatselkhorn.org to register.

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

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