PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION
MR. RIDDER’S REMINDERS
Oct 6-10 ITBS Testing for 2nd- 8th Grades
Oct 9 2PM Dismissal – Teacher-In Service
Oct 10 All School “SCRIP” Dress Down Day
Oct 12 Annual Parish Pork Dinner
See Parish Website for Further Information
Oct 14 Picture Retake Day
Oct 16 1st Quarter Ends
Oct 17 8th Grade v. Staff Annual Kickball Game
2:00-3:00pm at Bethany Lutheran Field
Oct 21-28 Book Fair in Media Center
Oct 21-22 NO SCHOOL PreS and PreK for Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct 23 NO SCHOOL PreS – 8th Grade for Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct 24 NO SCHOOL – School Office Closed & Book Fair Closed
Oct 26 MOMS “Trunk Or Treat” 3:30 – 5:00pm
Oct 30 3rd through 5th Grade Music Program – 6:30pm in the Church
2:00 DISMISSAL TODAY - The next early Dismissal is today. As noted on the School Calendar, the second Thursday of each month, our school dismisses at 2pm to allow our Teacher’s In-Services. All students must be picked up by 2pm on those days. Please plan accordingly with these early pickups, and make arrangements. Late pickups will incur a late fee. Thank you for your cooperation.
(NOTE: November’s early dismissal will be …November 13th)
SCHOOL PICTURE NEWS – If you purchased pictures, you should have received your child’s picture package this week. If you decide after viewing 
them that you wish to have your child’s picture re-taken, you may do so on October 14th from 8:30am to 1pm. Every child must have the originally purchased packet with them at the time the photo is taken in order to have retakes. If you were unable to take an initial school picture do to illness or money was not sent on the original picture day, this retake day will be your opportunity to have your child’s 2008-2009 school picture taken. We have order form envelopes in the office if you are in need of one. Please remember these school pictures are to be taken in school uniform w/ sweater.
FALL PARENT / TEACHER CONFERENCE - Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-up sheets will be in between the front glass doors of the school starting Friday morning. Please sign up for appointments of 15 minutes if your child is in PreS through 5th grade with your child’s homeroom teacher. This is a great time to receive feedback and ask questions to teachers on how your child is performing in school. The times available are as follows:
PreS Tuesday, October 21st 7:30 am – 1:20 pm
PreK Wednesday, October 22nd 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
PreS/PreK, K – 8th Thursday, October 23rd 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
6th – 8th GRADE PARENTS will conference with their child’s teacher/s, individually in their classroom. No appointment is necessary. It is requested that you look over your child’s report card beforehand. Then come and find your child’s teachers that you wish to speak to. Spanish, PE, Art, Music, Computers and Library will be available in the Media Center to answer any questions that parents may have. They will break for breakfast from 9:30 – 10:00am and dinner from 4:30 – 5:00pm. Please keep conferences for these teachers to 10 minutes each. Should you need more time please email the teacher to set up an appointment on another day.
STAFF vs. 8th GRADE CLASS ANNUAL KICKBALL GAME – Our Annual 8th Grade Class vs. School Staff Kickball game will be from 2:00 to 3:00 on October 17th. The game this year will be played on Bethany Lutheran kickball field. All school staff and students will venture across to go cheer on their “team”. Parents, grandparents, etc… Please feel free to join us on the field to see who will hold the title for 2008-2009 school year. - “Go School Staff”
BOOK FAIR BEGINS ON OCTOBER 21ST- Don’t miss the fun! The Book Fair will be located in the new Library/ Media Center this year.
Tuesday, October 21st from9:30am to 3:00pm, will be the Student Preview 3:00pm - 6:00pm will be Open Sales.
Wednesday, October 22nd from 8:30 am to 3:00pm will be Student Preview.
BOOK FAIR CLOSED AFTER SCHOOL FOR RF
Thursday, October 23rd from 8:00am to 8:30pm will be Open Sales
VISIT THE FAIR BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOLCONFERENCES
Friday, October 24th, THE BOOK FAIR WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO NO SCHOOL
Sunday, October 26th from 8:00am to 2:30pm will be Open Sales
(9:00am to 12:30pm on 10/26 will be “Meet Clifford” time)
SUNDAY EVENT: Krispy Krème donuts, coffee, juice served after each Mass and you can meet Clifford the Big Red Dog!
Monday, October 27th - 3:00 pm to 6:00pm Open Sales
Tuesday, October 28th - 3:00pm to 6:00pm FINAL SALES DAY!
We will again offer the student guessing contest. Each student may take one guess during open sales times. In addition, we will be raffling off some great prizes this year. More details will be provided the week before the Fair.
Watch for our WISH LIST DISPLAY board. This board will be displayed as you enter the Fair. The titles are hand picked by each teacher as desired library selections for their personal classrooms. You simply take the card from the teachers slot, find the book on their list and go to the cashier. A volunteer will process your purchase.
SCRIP DRESS DOWN DAY – Thanks so much for your support of our SCRIP BACK TO SCHOOL push! We did $27,825 in 2 ½ weeks! Thank you! We have Mr. Ridder to thank for our reward…. A DRESS DOWN DAY tomorrow – Friday, October 10th. (See handbook for “Dress Down Day” policy – Shorts are not allowed again until Spring) Our next big SCRIP drive will run from December 1 – December 12! Start your Christmas list now! From now until December 1, special order items will take 1-2 weeks! Thanks so much for your patience! There are a few changes to the SCRIP order form (please check the website) – Walgreens now comes in $25 cards (6% back) and Red Robin now comes in $25 (9% back). New to SCRIP is Sam & Louie’s Pizza (Elkhorn location) $10 certificates (15% back). Check the school tab on the parish website for an updated order form.
RUNZA NIGHT is coming! Our RUNZA location on 168th & Maple is hosting a RUNZA Nite on Wednesday, October 22 from 5-8PM! We get 15% of the proceeds! Mark your calendars now! More info to come!
MOMS TRUNK OR TREAT – OCTOBER 26TH - The Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS) welcomes all St. Patrick’s families to Trunk or Treat on October 26th! This is a fun family event with safety being a priority. We will trick or treat from car trunk to car trunk in our own parking lot. The parking lot closes at 3:30pm and re-opens to leave at 5:00pm. Here are a few directions:
- We will enter the parking lot on the north entrance by the fire station. If families want to park together then it is suggested you meet off campus and drive in bumper to bumper. You will park in the order that you enter the lot - -NO EXCEPTIONS!
- Children should remain in their cars until 3:30pm and return to their cars by 4:55pm. SAFETY FIRST!
- Trunk or treating begins at 3:30 pm. Bring candy for approximately 150 – our best guess on our first year!
- At 5:00pm, everyone must be SAFELY in their cars. We will exit the parking lot in an orderly fashion, directed by volunteers.
- This is a family event, no alcohol allowed.
- SAFETY FIRST!
CLASSROOM BASKETS FOR AUCTION - Items are now being collected for this year's auction. Many wonderful baskets and packages are compiled by our generous families, from your making a donation to your child's classroom basket! Envelopes should have come home with your children in the last few weeks with details on when to turn in donations and who you can contact with questions. As a whole, these baskets bring in thousands of dollars for our parish/school and do get a lot of attention. THANK YOU for your generosity! Also, thanks to all of the classroom parents for putting these baskets together and collecting donations!
ST. PATRICK’S AMERICAN GIRL DOLL - One of the hottest auction items will be available once again this year at our Annual Fundraiser Dinner/Auction - An American Girl dressed in her own St. Pat's uniform of a sweater and skirt! We are looking for a few used skirts, skorts or jumpers to make the doll skirt. We are also in need of a St. Patrick’s soccer uniform to make a soccer outfit for a St. Patrick’s Soccer American Girl. If you have either of these uniforms that you would like to donate, please contact Ann Monday at annmonday@cox.net. Thank You!
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ECONOMY - Do you have questions about your financial situation in light of the current economic rollercoaster? St. Patrick’s Church is hosting a panel discussion with a question & answer period as a service to our parish community. Join us on Tuesday Oct. 21st at 9:30 a.m. in Room 331 or 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Our panelists for both presentations will be the following parishioners:
Andy Arkfeld of Edward Jones
Eric Butler of UBS Financial Services
Steve Nichols of American Interstate Bank
SCHOOL NIGHT FOR “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” AT THE PLAYHOUSE – One night only, on Sunday, November 30th at 6:30pm you can enjoy this Omaha holiday tradition featuring the Playhouse’s incredible scenery, beautiful costumes, and melodious music. Witness the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge and feel the spirit of season in your heart. This production is appropriate for ages 5 and up. Call the Director of Sales at 553-4890 x147 to purchase tickets. Mention “St. Patrick’s School” to receive this discounted price. “School Night Price” is Adults $25 (savings of $14) and Students $18 (savings of $6).This offer expires December 1, 2008.
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
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Archived Principal's Notes
