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SHAMROCK LINES
December 2020
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The end of the semester is near
From Scotus Central Catholic President, Jeff Ohnoutka
As I write this, we are down to three weeks left in the first semester and the Advent season has arrived. I am grateful for the outstanding faculty we have at Scotus Central Catholic. They have made sure whether a student was in person or on remote learning, they still received a great Catholic education. We are lucky to have such a dedicated staff.
A debt of gratitude is also owed to our cafeteria staff and our office staff. They have dealt with a considerable amount of chaos this fall and handled it with grace and compassion.
It is my hope that our students will continue to experience school in a normal fashion. This fall we were able to complete all our activities and our hope is that will be the same in the winter.
From the staff of Scotus Central Catholic, we wish you and your family all the best this Advent season. May God continue to bless our school with the ability to help everyone associated with it encounter Christ daily.
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One Act Team places 3rd at Conference, heads to districts |
Congratulations to our one act team for placing third at the Centennial Conference Performance yesterday at Aquinas. Luke Pryzmus (best male actor), Maddie Blaser, Noah Korth, Clarissa Kosch, Kyanne Casperson and Zoe Euteneuer all received acting awards.
The One Act team will travel to York on Friday, December 4th to take part in Districts for the chance to compete at state.
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One Act Team after the public performance at Scotus on November 29th (Photo: Janae Rusher) |
Shamrocks compete in Seward Quiz Bowl |
On November 4th, Scotus Central Catholic participated in the American Mothers Association quiz bowl at the Seward Civic Center. 8th and 9th grade Science teacher Annie Sokol was the sponsor. The event had 14 teams in the Medium schools division.
2nd place: Ian Karges, Quinn VunCannon, Becky Policky, Madden Saenz
4th place: Jessica Jackson, Jacob Rother, Brody Splittgerber, Abby Schumacher and Ava Rickert
Great job Shamrocks!
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Sign Up to Join the Speech Team |
The Shamrock Speech Team is looking to grow! Although we aren’t quite sure how the competitions will be run during speech season next semester, we’re proceeding as normally as we can. It’s not too late to join the team! See Ms. Mimick or Mrs. Zanardi if interested. There is the potential for a virtual novice competition in December. |
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Scotus earns a Cornhusker award from the NHSPA |
Earlier this month, Scotus Central Catholic won a Cornhusker award in the broadcasting category by the Nebraska High School Press Association. Scotus Central Catholic was one of two high schools in Nebraska to receive this award, the other being Millard West.
The Cornhusker award is the highest ranking award handed out by the NHSPA. To receive a Cornhusker award the broadcast programs must demonstrate excellence in all areas of scholastic broadcast production. These programs effectively integrate writing, video, and sound to give viewers an excellent product.
Three stories from the 2020 spring video production class were critiqued in four categories: Verbal, Visuals, Audio, and Talent.
The three stories that were selected were Cyberbullying: PSA (produced and edited by senior Matt Dolezal). A Night to Shine: Broadcast News Story (produced and edited by 2020 graduate Brea Lassek). Lastly, the Scotus Central Catholic Musical: Broadcast Feature Story (produced and edited by 2020 graduate Sarah Bichlmeier).
Congratulations to Matt, Brea and Sarah!
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(L to R): Taylor Dahl, Marketing & Communications Director, Senior Matt Dolezal, and Video Production Teacher Tyler Swanson. Dolezal's PSA on Cyberbullying helped Scotus earn a Cornhusker Award. |
Shop SCRIP!
Scrip is a great and easy way to support our schools without spending extra money. The money raised through Scrip is used to purchase many items to improve and enhance each child’s education. But how does it really work?
Here’s an example…you buy a $100 gift card for HyVee for $100. You spend $100 and get $100 right back…you are out nothing. The school has purchased that card for $97, profiting the school $3 for that 1 card. Each vendor offers back a certain percentage in the gift cards they sell to us…some as much as 20% back. There are thousands of vendors available through the National Vendor, but there are also nearly 70 very popular local and national vendors on hand at all times for you to purchase.
Money raised through Scrip is used to purchase items to improve each child’s education. If you would like to participate in Scrip, you can swing by your parish elementary school or you can make purchases at weekend Masses.
School Scrip Contacts:
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Donate to SEF today
We know you believe in our school and in our service to the Church and we ask you to support Scotus Central Catholic through our SEF 16 campaign, “Stronger Together.” As of 11-23-20 we have raised $1,040,062 which is 81% of our goal! Please click here for more information on SEF16.
Dash For Holiday Cash Lottery
· THE WINNER OF THE GRAND PRIZE OF $1,000.00: Stacie Roberts
· Net Funding Goal: $13,000 to support tuition assistance awards for our students. We raised $13,095.78! Thank you to everyone who supported the lottery, proceeds will go towards tuition assistance awards.
We are very thankful for our Dash for Holiday Cash Lottery sponsor: St. Joseph Parish, Platte Center, NE. The parish provides the lottery license and special permit that makes it possible for the Lottery to take place!
Parents: the Nebraska Department of Revenue, Charitable Gaming Division, requires all sold and unsold tickets must be returned to Scotus.
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Mark Your Calendars for the 40th annual Gala!
The 40th annual Gala dinner/auction will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021. This is the school’s largest annual fundraiser and all proceeds are used to balance the annual budget and keep tuition expenses low for our school families. Last April, and with the event going totally online, our supporters helped us raise a total of $180,401 for the budget and an additional $26,103 for the campus ministry program.
Because of the changes we had to make for last Gala, our 2020 co-chairs, Dan & Jill Clarey, Mike & Nicole Fleming and Joe & Shelly Steffensmeier have offered to serve a second year as co-chairs along the 2021 co-chairs: Tim & LeAnn Parker, Bobby & Rachel Pensick and Joe & Amy Wemhoff. We are also pleased to announce that the 2021 vice-chairs are: Tim & Caree Cielocha, Cory & Tricia Faust and Matt & Sharee Jedlicka.
If you would like to participate by donating an item for the silent or oral auctions, volunteer to help, or if you wish to receive an invitation to attend please contact our co-chairs, vice-chairs or Janice Rosenquist in the Scotus development office: 402 564 7165 ext. 154 or [email protected].
Your involvement will be key to our event’s success and that’s why we urge you to mark your calendars today!
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Staff Wish List
Administration (Jeff Ohnoutka)
· Replace windows in stairwells, TBD
· Entrance floor mats, TBD
Maintenance (Joe Schoenfelder)
· Six (6) 3’ x 10’ entry mats, $76 dollars each
Health (Janet Tooley)
· Carpeting for west wall of Health classroom, TBD
Media Center (Cathy Podliska)
· 13” Globe w/ wood stand, approx. 3’ tall, $350
· Christian/Inspirational books, $355
· 2017 Commemorative World Book Encyclopedia, $700
· Refinish Library Circulation Desk, $1,200
To donate to a wish list item, please contact the office at 402-564-7165
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Bryce Foreman, Trenton Hamling and Simon Schumacher working on the frame. |
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STEAM 3 students Bryce Foreman, Simon Schumacher, Trenton Hamling and Tim Sliva are building a shed to store tools, potting soil, seed, mowers, and more in the green space. Mrs. Rall is assisting and leading the project. |
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The shed as of November 30th. |
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Scotus Journalism Photos For Sale
Do you want to support our awesome Journalism students and get a photo of your son or daughter during a school day? How about an action shot from a volleyball game or a pep rally? All Fall activities photos have been updated online. Click HERE to see the albums.
If you would like to support Scotus Journalism and purchase photos, you can use the order form HERE. Let Mrs. Rusher know if you have any questions! [email protected]
Your support is greatly appreciated and helps fund our journalism department to purchase new cameras, software and more.
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Mark Your Calendars
· FBLA Meeting - Tues., Dec. 1, Little Theater, 7:30 AM
· Team Scotus - Thurs., Dec. 3
· Campus Ministry Meeting - Thur., Dec. 3, Little Theater, 7:30 AM
· District One-Acts - Fri., Dec. 4, at York
· Shepherds Breakfast - Tues., Dec. 8, Memorial Hall, 7:30 AM
· Immaculate Conception Mass - Tues., Dec. 8 at St. Bonaventure Chruch
· StuCo Meeting - Wed., Dec. 9, Room 126, 7:40 AM
· Campus Ministry Meeting, Thur., Dec. 10, Room 205, 7:30 AM
· Vocal Concert - Thurs., Dec. 10, Memorial Hall, 7:00 PM
· DRESS DOWN DAY - Fri., Dec. 11
· Band Concert - Mon., Dec. 14, Activity Center, 7:00 PM
· Team Scotus - Tues., Dec. 15
· HOSA Meeting, Wed., Dec. 16, Little Theater, 7:30 AM
· SEMESTER TESTS - Thurs., Dec. 17
· SEMESTER TESTS - Fri., Dec. 18
· CHRISTMAS BREAK Mon., Dec. 21 - Wed. Jan. 6
To see the calendar of Shamrock events for December click HERE
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Senior Scholarship Updates
o Is the ACT still needed? - Click here
· Drop and Add for Semester 2 will be from November 23rd - December 11th
· How to submit a Drop and Add Request:
o Go to scotuscc.org
o Click Academics/Activities
o Click Counseling Services
o Click “2nd SEMESTER DROP & ADD FORM” and answer the form accordingly
o Please feel free to come talk to Ms. Brichacek if you have any questions or concerns about your schedule for 2nd semester!
· Get into a habit of checking Naviance weekly for new scholarships that may be added. Click HERE to access your account.
· College admission counselors are great resources to use when wanting more information about scholarships you may be eligible for!
College Planning
· If you are interested in being involved in a college sport/activity, you must register with the division’s eligibility center.
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