Apr 8 Parish Lenten Fish Fry 5 – 8pm Parish Center
Q-S Family Last Names bring Desserts
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 8:00am – 2:00pm
Donuts with Mrs. Frizzle
YOU CAN STILL BRING FISH FRY DESSERTS INTO THE SCHOOL OR THE PARISH CENTER EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO SCHOOL IF YOU HAVE A LAST NAME THAT BEGINS WITH M - P.
LUNCH MENU AND EXTENDED CARE CALENDAR UPDATED ON THE WEBSITE
PENNIES FOR PATIENTS DRIVE EXTENDED - Pennies for Patients has been extended until Wednesday, April 6th. We are approximately 9,000 oz. from last year's total and would like to match or exceed that amount. Seventh grade is first overall with an amazing 13,312 oz! The combination of 6 & 8th grade vs. seventh grade is really lagging! Kindergarten is first overall in the primary group with almost 1000 oz. Fifth grade is losing to fourth grade by 1,000 oz. Let's rally for the last 3 days & set a new record!
The shoe drive is off to a tremendous start. We have over 480 shoes ready to help the people at Heart Ministries. 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!
STUCO AND HEART MINISTRY SHOE DRIVE – The shoe drive is off to a tremendous start. We have over 480 shoes ready to help the people at Heart Ministy. During Lent, we are all walking in Jesus’ footsteps and this is a great way for us to follow in Jesus’ ministry to help others. We would like to fill our school with Jesus’ footsteps. 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!
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!
TUITION FINALIZED FOR 2011-2012 – Thank you for choosing to educate your children at St. Patrick’s School. The purpose of this note is to inform you of the decisions made by the School Administration, School Board and Parish Finance Committee regarding tuition for the 2011-2012 school year. As you know, God has blessed our school with a wonderful staff who teach with a great deal of passion to each child. Their caring commitment to your son or daughter is conveyed throughout each day as they continue to help build his/her character and knowledge. We also are very fortunate to have a spacious facility in which to educate the 740 students currently attending our school. The Parish Finance Committee, School Administration, and School Board recognize your desire to continue the quality of your child’s education. In order to maintain these standards, we need to increase tuition by approximately 6%. We know that the cost of a Catholic education is a sacrifice. But the end value is priceless and lasts a lifetime. You will find the tuition chart for the 2011-12 school year linked below.
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.
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.
NOTE TO PARENTS OF STUDENTS USING ALEKS MATH PROGRAM - We are so excited to offer your child the opportunity to use the computer lab for ALEKS math! We have implemented a sign up process to ensure the safety of your child while at the lab as well as making sure there is adequate supervision at all times. This will also enable us to contact you if something should arise. Please visit the technology website to view the upcoming schedule and reserve a space for your child/ren today. You will also notice we have included the math lab rules so that you can discuss them with your child/ren before attending ALEKS math lab. http://stpatselkhornschool.org/technology/
ALEKS MATH LAB RULES - All Standard School Rules Apply.
Students must use their time for ALEKs. This is not a study hall.
Students must be in the Computer Lab on time unless a note from a parent/teacher is provided.
All students will remain in the Computer Lab until a parent comes to pick them up in the lab. Please sign in at the front desk as usual.
Scratch paper used during the lab must be put into the recycle bin.
No drinks/food are allowed in the Computer Lab
At the completion of afternoon Math Labs, all chairs will be stacked in groups of four and all computers will be logged off. If for some reason your child cannot attend their scheduled session, please notify one of the ALEKS lab administrators via email.
Mrs. Miller - tmiller@stpatselkhorn.org
Mrs. DeWald - ddewald@stpatselkhorn.org
Mrs. Maher - jmaher@stpatselkhorn.org
Mrs. Nelson - cnelson@stpatselkhorn.org
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. More information to come. If you are interested in being a stylist, email Julie Fay at jewlzkf@gmail.com.
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.
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.
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.
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
M-P April 1
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!
Lent Video Series presented by Fr. Gary and Bud Polk
Watch and discuss fundamental elements of our Catholic faith. 6:30-8:00pm in the Parish Center Sunday, April 3rd Conversion part 2 by Fr. Robert Barron. Please contact Beth Kathol in the parish office to register at 289-4289 ext.1525 or bkathol@stpatselkhorn.org.
Lenten Bible Studies
Wednesday Evenings 7:15-8:30pm in Parish Conference Room
Join others to reflect on the last day of Jesus’ life and visit the sites in the Holy Land where those events took place in 24 Hours that Changed the World by Adam Hamilton
Thursday Mornings 9:30-10:30am in Parish Conference Room
Explore the Sunday readings throughout Lent and gain a better understanding of the events leading up to the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus.
Please contact Beth Kathol in the parish office to register at 289-4289 ext.1525 or bkathol@stpatselkhorn.org.
Wholeness through Heritage: My Story
This is an opportunity to reflect upon and start developing your stories through scripture, prayer and meditation. Cost is $5 and childcare possible.
During Lent on either Thursday or Saturday Mornings 9:00-11:00am in Family Room—5 week series starting March 31 or April 2. To register or for more information contact Sharon Nelsen at 289-4084 or snelsen@cox.net or Colleen Gawley at 289-0881 or neelloc73@hotmail.com.
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
