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Greetings,
I want to thank everyone for attending our State of the School Presentation
Thursday night. We had a wonderful turnout and I really appreciate your support and presence. I know many others would have like to have been there, but everyone has a busy schedule and can only be in so many places at once. I want to thank everyone who played a part in preparing the presentation and hosting the event. I am so happy to see so many people have a hand in the success of the presentation.
We were overwhelmed by the response in questions that were submitted leading up to the event. We had 53 questions sent in beforehand. We were able to tackle about half of the questions through our presentation and at the end of the event. I will use the next couple of newsletters to answer a few more questions. Some questions will go on to our standing committees for discussion or our full board. There was a wide array of questions and very thoughtful and relevant questions, so once again, thank you.
Q: Are there plans to bring back the sensory/smart room?
A: Yes, however, the current sensory/smart room is being used a multi-purpose room, and it will probably continue in that capacity for a year or two. A SMART room, or a room of similar type will be a part of our future facilities and buildings plan, much like any of the other questions of our spaces including competition gym, fine arts facilities, etc.
Q:Will all teachers eventually be using Google Classroom and the weekly recap?
A: A decision hasn't been made yet on the platform or LMS we will be using moving forward, but as a school system, we certainly are aware of the benefits and ease for all if we are unified in using Google Classroom or similar type.
Q: Can we please require volunteers on a point system?
A: I am not too aware of this type of system, but let's talk! Ultimately, in a school where our "community" feel is important, it is great to have as many hands as possible playing a role in our school. If we can all do something, that relieves the stress of a few doing all.
Q: Any upcoming changes in uniforms?
A: As I mentioned early in the year, we will be forming a parent committee to get the ball rolling on this discussion. My hopes is mid-February for a committee formation.
Q: Is there a plan to upgrade or add to the current playground with all of the kids up there? How about the surface of the playground?
A: Yes, however it has to be strategic and not a move backwards. Perhaps, phase I could be an upgrade to the current playground surface, with a phase II to be the upgrades/expansion. Another key piece to keep in mind is the early childhood program needs to have their own playground, and could easily be a part of the phase I or phase II plan.
Have a very pleasant weekend and enjoy the warm weather!
Adam Bemmels
Preschool-12 Principal
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IMPORTANT DATES:
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
1/27-2/3
ALL SCHOOL MASS: 1/30 10:30am at St. Joseph the Worker
Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated in each parish as well. Please wear your Loyola spirit wear to show your support!
St. John's -
January 28th, 10:00am
SSPP -
January 28th, 9:30am
St. Joe's -
January 27th, 5:00pm,
January 28th, 10:30am
Holy Rosary -
January 27th, 5:00pm,
January 28th, 8:00am,
January 28th, 10:00am
All Saints -
Feb 4th
, 10:00am
*HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT: February 5 7pm
This is geared toward current 7th and 8th graders and their parents but all are welcome.
We will be discussing high school class offerings, starting college portfolios, ACT prep, and much more!
*ENROLLMENT NIGHT FOR CURRENT AND NEW FAMILIES: February 22 6-8pm
Come for dinner (free-will offering is appreciated!) and complete your online enrollment forms. Help with enrollment/tuition assistance will be available.
*KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP: Monday, March 19, 6pm
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SPELLING BEE
Congatulations to the following students who will participate in the Spelling Bee on Tuesday, 1/23 at 12:40pm at Loyola:
5th grade: Sam Vetter, Max Bolstad, Taiton Moore, Christopher Swanson, Kaylen McCorkle. Alternate is Annabelle Elledge
6th grade: Claire Karst, Brandon Nguyen, Quinn Kelly, Sebastian Clements, Skyler Hill-Koenen (not pictured, absent for the picture). Alternate is Christian Theuninck
7th grade - Sal Aloisio, Meghan Koberoski, Josh Kann, James Younge, Ella Blace, and Beth Ness and Grace Monson (alternates)
8th grade - Shudear Ruach, Jake Eichers, Duram Kelly, Elsa Wood, Andrew Naples and Marie L. (alternate)
KIMBALL ROBOTICS TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to the 7th grade team (team A) won the tournament scoring 161 points - which was our season high! (Over double the second place teams!) The A team consists of: Teigyn Moore, Joe Kollasch, Raiden Gruenzner, Mason Stoffel, Beth Ness, and Emily Coudron. They have also earned a trip to the State Tournament with both this win as well as their 2nd place finish at the Mankato tournament back in November.
The Z team placed 3rd this past weekend with a score of 76, only 4 points out of 2nd. The Z team (6th graders) is Christian Theuninck, Derek Stierlen, Ethan Christoffer, Anders Winch, Andrew Buboltz, John Ruach, and Gavin Walters.
Our other 3 teams didn't qualify for the finals round, but still did a great job!
The C team placed 13th (Logan Barke, Lex Streeter, Max Bolstad, James Alto, Skyler Hill, Brandon Nguyen, and Quinn Kelly) ,
The X team was 17th (Jaiton Frederick, Collin Kirschner, Taiton Moore, Chase Kijenski, Danny Wood, Jacob Miller, Eli Blace and Christopher Swanson),
The H team was 24th. (Mercedes Hernandez, Isabel Morales, Claire Karst, Jackie Fraze, Gianna Aloisio, and Alexa Bolstad)
We are so proud of all of the teams! They learned strategizing, collaboration, team work, problem solving, and time management!
The State Tournament is
Saturday, February 3rd
in St. Cloud. The 7th graders will be competing there alongside 15 other Middle School teams from across the state.
LUNCH MENU CHANGE:
Next
Tuesday, January 23 will be Sloppy Joe on Bun and Tator tots instead of Meatball Sub with pasta
The next collection date for Box Tops, Milk Moola, and Hyvee receipts is
February 1. For the Box Tops, please cut them down to the dotted line and check the expiration date. Please submit Hyvee receipts that are dated Sept 1 2017 to present. For the Milk Moola, please cut the plastic wrappers down to size and wash the caps. We will be submitting the Box Tops by
March 1 and the Milk Moola and Hyvee receipts later in the year. Thank you!
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KNOWLEDGE BOWL
Congratulations to Team Royal Blue! They won 3rd place today at the MNCS Invitational.
ONE ACT PLAY
On
Monday, January 22 at 7:00, our high school students involved in the one act will be presenting their show, "Babes in Gangland". The show will take place at the Fitzgerald Campus, and is free to attend!
What is a tough Chicago gangster doing under a bed in a cheap motel in the middle of nowhere? What is the mysterious connection between mobster boss Victor Antula and his dreaded rival Sal Monella, "Czar of South Dakota"? Is Lola Bottomy really Victor's moll or an undercover FBI agent? Why is Orlando Lakes tired of the racketeering life and eager to run off with Victor's lovely daughter Julietta? For the answers to these and other trivial but hilarious questions, head for "The Heat Is On" cabin camp, where Mrs. DePoint will make you very comfortable indeed. By the author of longtime favorite The Wild Flowering of Chastity, this melodramatic farce picks up on gangster films and fashions and makes scrambled eggs out of it all. Marked by puns, double entendres, asides to the audience, and other absurdities, this is a comic tour de force.
DORIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Click
here to view
the video of the Dorian Vocal Festival Grand Concert.
Please note the date changes:
The St. Clair school board will vote on the proposed football and softball co-op with Loyola on
Monday, January 22nd. More information will be available after the vote. Contact John Landkamer with any questions:
[email protected] or 507-388-0609
7/8 boys basketball team who won the Mt. Olive-Bethany BB tournament this past weekend. The previous weekend they also came in first at the Risen Savior-Bethany tournament.
Be sure to check our
Activities Calendar for upcoming events and activities! Come out and show your Crusader pride!
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