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February 2013
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Message from the President
The month of February brings us to the season of Lent as Ash Wednesday is February 13. May your hearts be filled with prayer, alms giving, and sacrifice. I hope you are able to join us for Mass, Reconciliation and other prayer services we have during Lent. Watch the Friday Updates to stay involved!
- The Faculty Council and Administrative Team is working on the 2013-2014 school calendar. We are seriously evaluating using the 2 hour late starts as the time for Professional Learning Communities instead of taking full days for staff development. Research has proven that more frequent and shorter periods of time for PLC is more effective than 1-2 full days per year. As we evaluate this proposal, we are looking at the possibility of before school childcare. We will have a final decision made yet this spring when you receive the 2013-2014 calendar for your family planning. We are also required to schedule 3 full days of staff training with the Diocese of Winona for the next two years in our calendars. The students would not be in attendance on those days.
- The CSW Mass was a beautiful celebration for our community. Thank you for attending.
- Have you sold your CUF Raffle tickets? If yes, thank you and know you can get additional ones. We appreciate everyone making a good effort to sell these raffles as we have set a goal of raising $35,000. Please turn in your money and ticket stubs as you sell them to one of the school offices...Remember we are accountable for all tickets.
- Thank you to those who attend the Brown Bag Lunch with the President (an hour of conversation). The next one is February 14 at noon, Good Counsel Campus Media Center.
Please click here to take your " What do I value at Loyola Catholic School" survey. We need your feedback.
Shelley Schultz
President/Principal
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High School News
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Key Club is sponsoring a Blood Drive on March 6 from 9:00am - 1:00pm. You can make an appointment at http://www.redcrossblood.org/make-donation or email Sue Goebel at [email protected]. Walk ins are welcome.
The Physics Class will be competing February 7 at the Regional Rube Goldberg Competition at Minnesota State University.
Band
Four Loyola students have been selected to take part in the Dorian Band Festival in Decorah, Iowa February 24 and 25. Seniors Meghan Blaine (Clarinet), Olivia Zwaschka (Clarinet), Shelby Coulter (Euphonium) and Sophomore Taylor Barnes (Tuba) have received the honor. Dorian is a multi-state honor band. Students will travel to Luther College on Sunday morning to begin an intense rehearsal schedule leading up to a performance Monday night, February 25 at 6:30 pm in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall at Luther College. The performance is free and open to the public. Brian Kotila, Loyola's instrumental music teacher, comments, "This is an incredible opportunity and honor for these musicians. Being selected to this group says a lot about their talent and work ethic. This will expose them to a variety of music, conductors, and musicians. I am glad they will get to take part in it." This marks the 65th year of the Dorian Band Festival.
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Intermediate News
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SPELLING BEE - The Spelling Bee was held Wednesday, January 30.
- Eighth Graders Participating: Elaine Adams, Kenady Benning, Emma Goebel, Madelin Heidl, Becca Kohlmeyer, Meghan Schaub.
- Seventh Graders Participating: Ben Cahalan, Grace Ellingworth, Sydney Douglas, Alexa Pongratz, Isaiah Rentschler, and Jordan Romnes.
- Sixth Graders Participating: Anne Wood, Dan Egli, Noah Haefner, Zachary Hempstead, John Alto, and Lauren Taylor.
- Fifth Graders Participating: Trenton Dumitrache, Sam Sernett, Matthew Salzle, Ben Ellingworth, Holly Huynh, Kahlen Benning.
- Alternates: Andrew Kohrs, Luiza Flores, Jaxson James.
Alexa Pongratz won our school bee and will move on to the regional bee at South Central College on February 12, 2013. Ben Cahalan took second place. Congratulations to Alexa, Ben and all of our participants!
ACCELERATED READING - Congratulations to Seventh and Eighth Graders who achieved their AR goals. They earned extra credit, cookie coupons, and No Uniform Day coupons.
- Eighth Graders: Meghan Schaub, Gabby Hill, Ben Levandowski, Grace Weir, Elaine Adams, Colton Corcoran, Tyler Cromwell, Emma Goebel, Charlotte Lena, and Braxton Matuska.
- Seventh Graders: Isaiah Rentschler, Alexa Pongratz, Nora Coughlan, and Tiffany Dinh.
BIZ TOWN - What is BizTown? At BizTown, students learn about their role as consumers and producers at this kid-sized city. Sixth-grade classes culminate in a day-long visit on Wednesday, February 6, to the learning lab at Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest headquarters where students put their classroom learning to work as they practice decision-making and leadership skills
LENT - Lent begins on Wednesday, February 13. We will have Mass at 8:15am at SS Peter &
Paul Church. Please join us! Throughout Lent, we will have weekly prayer services and Stations of the Cross. All are welcome. Please look for dates and times in the Intermediate School Updates on the website.
God Bless,
William Schumacher
[email protected]
Fitzgerald Yearbook
Parents who have photos of your children may upload them to be used in this year's yearbook! It's as easy as one, two, three! Visit community.pictavo.com., find Loyola Fitzgerald, and start uploading! We would like them as soon as possible (end date to upload is March 22). If you have more than 50 photos, please email Ms. Petersen at [email protected]
Mrs. Petersen
Lions International Peace Poster Conteset
Congratulations to 6th graders Sidney Botker, Elise Leonard, and MacKenzie Reynolds for their winning posters in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest sponsored by our local Mankato Lions Club. Each won a monetary award with Sidney's poster moving on to the international contest. Sidney will also be honored at a Lions Club breakfast on February 7 at the Wow Zone. Way to go, girls!!
Mrs. Ellingworth
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| Primary News |
We are excited to begin Preschool registration! Loyola families may enroll their children in Preschool classes beginning today, and open enrollment begins on February 18. Registering early is the best way to ensure placement in your first choice of Preschool class. We are again offering 2-day morning, 3-day morning, 5-day morning and 5-day afternoon classes, as well as Child Watch before each class.
Kindergarten Round-Up is Tuesday, March 5, at 4:30pm and 6:30pm. If you have a Kindergartener, we hope you will join us for an overview and specific information regarding Kindergarten. Bring your 5 year old for a little orientation in a Kindergarten classroom! Plan to be here for about one hour, including treats and a quick tour of our facility!
Enrollment Night for students in Grades 1-12 is Tuesday, March 12. Come and update your registration packet, enter raffles to win great prizes (raffle tickets are free!) and enjoy supper with other Loyola families.
We enjoyed a wonderful National Catholic Schools Week celebrating the faith, leadership, service and academic excellence that are hallmarks of Loyola Catholic School. A Mom emailed that her 4th grade daughter spontaneously helped her give a little Catholic Schools Week talk at Mass in their parish on Sunday. Proof, she wrote, "of what Loyola provides for our young people...opportunity, confidence building, leadership, and utter safety to make mistakes and 'fall' in a God-centered environment...her speaking at church today is a true testament to what a wonderful place Loyola is!"
Catholic Schools Week always gives us a chance to celebrate who we are and what our faith urges us to do. We highlighted our leadership; worshiped together; reached out to the community by making posters and placemats and bringing in donations for the guests at Project Community Connect; had fun learning through games; and shared our Loyola Spirit!
Grades 1 and 2 planned to enjoy DINO DAY at Gustavus Adolphus College on January 31. Students would have visited six learning stations about dinosaurs and fossils, prepared by GAC J-Term students but the weather-related school cancellation that day cancelled our participation.
K-3 students will do their mid-year DIBELS tests (literacy skills) and begin their mid-year MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessments (reading and math) next week.
Primary Staff participated in Mandatory Reporter training on January 30, fulfilling a requirement of the Diocese of Winona.
Ash Wednesday is February 13. Primary students will join high school students for Mass (please check our weekly updates for the time). We typically meet for weekly prayer and do some type of global outreach during the season of Lent. More information will be found in our weekly updates.
Our February/July Birthday celebration is February 20 at 10:15 Mass. All are welcome.
Sister Mary Beth
[email protected]
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| Parish News | |
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Mankato will hold its 10th annual "Mardi Gras Wine, Dine & Cabaret" on Saturday, February 9. The cost of $30 per person includes a gourmet dinner, wine, and cabaret entertainment featuring parish talent as well as guest artists. The event is open to everyone.
Tickets are available by calling the parish office at 388-3766.
Job Opportunity at St. Joseph the Worker
There is an opening for a part time Music Director at St. Joseph the Worker Church in Mankato. This is a paid position. Hours and pay negotiable. Call 388-3766.
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| Spirit Shop | For the month of February, all solid gold 1/4 zip sweatshirts will be 20% off! 
Also, stop in and see our new arrivals: black adult zippered sweatshirts; new charcoal gray hooded sweatshirts; and our new 1/4 zip non-hooded sweatshirts.
Spirit Shop Hours are every Wednesday, 7:45am to 5:00pm or by appointment.
Keri Solheid
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| Loyola Food Service | |
Rethink your DRINK!
NUTRITION information from the Midwest Dairy Council on the most popular beverages kids drink every day.
(All nutrition percentages are for an 8 oz serving size.)
Fat Free Milk Fat Free Chocolate Milk
Calcium 30% 30%
Vitamin D 25% 25%
Protein 16% 16%
Vitamin B-12 13% 13%
Potassium 11% 11%
Sugar 12 gr 22 gr
Calories 85 132
Orange Juice Sport Drink
Calcium 2% 0%
Vitamin D 0% 0%
Protein 2% 0%
Vitamin B-12 0% 80%
Potassium 12% 2%
Sugar 21 gr 22 gr
Calories 120 120
Cola Juice Box
Calcium 0% 2%
Vitamin D 0% 0%
Protein 0% 0%
Vitamin B-12 0% 0%
Sugar 33 gr 28 gr
Calories 140 120
If you have any questions, please call Peggy at 388-0612 or e-mail [email protected]
Peggy Pettis
LCS Food Service
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MACS Nite "Over the Hill, On the Hill" May 4, 2013
On May 4, over 1200 people will gather on "The Hill" to enjoy music, a live auction, silent auction, bingo, bakery, raffles and great food. In 2013, we are celebrating the 40th year of MACS Nite with the theme "Over the Hill, On the Hill".
During the evening, a lucky person will win $20,000 through the Lucky 20 Raffle.
We thank you for your past support and invite you to be a part of this great event by contributing a completed basket, gift certificate, or cash donation. If you decide you would like to contribute, you may drop off your donation any time at the Advancement Office at 145 Good Counsel Drive, Mankato, MN or contact Barb Chicos, the Advancement Administrative Assistant at 507-388-0615 or [email protected].
Please let Barb know by March 20 what you plan to donate. We would like the actual donation in by April 19 so it can be processed and ready for the event. Remember to include your name and address with your donation.
Thank you!
MACS Nite Committee
Scrip News
How do I get started? Go to the Scrip page of the Loyola Catholic School website. Read the Getting Started and Using Scrip links at www.shopwithscrip.com to learn about the Scrip program. Enroll online at www.shopwithscrip.com and place your weekly orders by Monday at 10:00am.
How does it benefit our family? Below is an answer from a Loyola family. Family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers can establish a Scrip online account at www.shopwithscrip.com. When they designate your family by listing your family name in the student name field, their Scrip rebate is posted to your account.
"We have been using Scrip since the program started and we have literally raised hundreds of dollars toward our tuition and for the Loyola general fund. We mainly use it for gas and groceries but also use it when we know we are going to do some work on the house or to pay off our Kohl's charge account. We have also found it to be convenient for our kids to have some fast food Scrip handy for quick meals between school and a game or to use out of town if the bus stops for food. Once you start, it gets to be a habit and you can find more and more uses. Scrip cards make great gifts. Once you see how rewarding it is, it's easy to get your family and friends to buy, too."
~Sue and Todd Tanhoff, Loyola parents
JoAnn Schlosser, Scrip Coordinator
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Homework Helpers - Tutoring Program
(FREE)
We have tutors for all educational needs
Educational Resource Center - MSU Library Basement
Homework Helpers
Sunday-Thursday 6:00-10:00pm
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Saturday Study Buddies
All students K-12
Saturday Tutoring Sessions 10:30am - 2:30pm
Minnesota State University, Mankato - Memorial Library
Educational Resource Center (Basement of the MSU Library)
Free Parking
Program:
Saturday Study Buddies is a free tutoring program offered by Minnesota State University's College of Education. College students from all educational and cultural backgrounds volunteer their time to work one-on-one with K-12 students on their homework assignments. Our college students assist with various school projects and will adjust to meet the academic needs of the children participating. We also have story time and arts & crafts for our K-6 participants and family members. The College of Education considers Saturday Study Buddies an event the whole family can enjoy. Parents may sit and relax while we work with their children.
THE WHOLE FAMILY IS WELCOME TO COME AND PARTICIPATE
Saturdays: 10:30-2:30
January 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9; April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4
For more information please contact:
Mymique Baxter - Student Relations Coordinator
College of Education - Armstrong Hall 117
[email protected] - 507-389-1215
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Important Dates
*Black - family information
*Red - staff information
*Purple - volunteers, coaches, parents
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Feb 1 Preschool registration for current Loyola families opens
Spirit Day
Feb 7 Rube Goldberg Competition @ Minnesota State University
Feb 12 Regional Spelling Bee at SCC
Feb 13 Ash Wednesday, Lent Begins
Feb 18 Preschool registration opens
Feb 19 Virtus Training 6:00pm in DeSmet Hall at Fitzgerald Campus
Feb 24-25 Dorian Band Festival at Decorah, Iowa
Mar 5 Kindergarten Round Up, 4:30 and 6:30
Mar 6 Blood Drive 9:00am -1:00pm Good Counsel Campus, sponsored by Key Club
Mar 12 Enrollment Night, grades 1-12 (time to be determined)
No am busing - school begins at 8:00am
Mar 14 Conferences 3:30-7:30
Mar 19 Conferences 3:30-7:30 (grades 7&8 noon-7:30)
Mar 21 End of Quarter
Mar 27-Apr 1 Easter break, classes resume April 2
April 9 No am busing - school begins at 8:00am
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Please remember to check the website for updates
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Peace and Blessings,
Loyola Catholic School
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