November 18,  2016
                                                                                                           
From the Office of the Principal
Greetings,

We are excited to announce the  A honor roll and
  B honor roll from first quarter for the secondary level.  We will also be sharing this information with the local media to be published. Unfortunately, they determine when and if it is shown but we'll keep an eye out for it.  We appreciate the students' and staffs' hard work this fall and we hope quarter two is off to a great start!

Best wishes and prayers to Mrs. Degen and her family as they prepare for their new baby! She
will be at school for our short week next week and then will be on maternity leave.  Her baby is due Novemb er 28 !  Make sure to wish her well before the big day!

Happy Thanksgiving! Our next edition of the newsletter will be Friday, December 2.


Adam Bemmels, Principal
Loyola Catholic School 
    
All School News
SCHOOL CLOSINGS DUE TO WEATHER
As we approach winter, please be aware that Loyola follows District 77's school closing decisions. When there is a late start, early dismissal or full school closure day, we will notify you via email, it will be posted on our website and on our Facebook page. You will also find information on various TV and radio stations. Please click here for our school closing procedure lett er.

KIWANIS HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Our students were busy last weekend decorating the Loyola tree in the row of Non-profit trees in Sibley Park! Be sure to check it out when you visit.  We will also have a float in the parade on Friday, Nov 25. Wave if you see us!


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LOYOLA GOLF  TOURNAMENT
Though the green s will soon be covered with a white blanket of snow,  it's ti me to tee it up and start discussions about the next  Loyola Golf Classic .  Please join us for a planning session on  Monday, November 21  -  6:30pm

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 Don't let your handicap keep you from generating ideas for a successful tournament!

Que stions? Contact  Ginger Leiferman,  Key Events Associate  507-386-5381 or    [email protected]
 
HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION NEWS
TURKEY BINGO
Join us for Turkey Bingo, benefiting Loyola teachers!
Saturday, November 19, After the 5pm Mass
St. Joseph the Worker, 423 W 7th Stre et, Mankat o
Click here for the flyer
BARNES & NOBLE HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR
The Barnes & Noble Book fair is  Saturday, December 3!  It's also the Educator Christmas Shopping Day when teachers get 25% off their purchases. Be sure to mention Loyola Catholic School when you make your purchases! 
Click here to view the book fair voucher. The vouchers are good at the Mankato store 12/3-12/8. They are also good online and in other B&N on 12/3 only.  You must specify "Loyola" at checkout or show the voucher for Loyola to get the bonus! We encourage you to take a screen shot of the voucher to show at checkout! Information will be posted soon on Loyola's Facebook page, please share with your friends! Loyola's book fair code: 12002150
 
Stay connected to Loyola's Home & School Parent Association in a way that works best for YOU:
Check out our link on the Loyola website   Join our Facebook Group  Click  here  to JOIN our  email list.

SPIRIT SHOP NEWS
The Spirit Shop will host its Christmas Sale with appearance by Santa on December 1, 3-7pm, Santa arrives at 4pm for pictures! Click  here for the flyer

The Home Vendor Sale/Spirit Shop Sale will be on December 8, 3-7pm. Watch for more info!

Don't forget- you can now order Spirit Shop merchandise online! Click here for info

Activities News
FALL SPORTS
Loyola had 54 students involved in a fall sport that achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the first quarter.

LOYOLA SOFTBALL
Loyola is excited to announce Rob Schroeder as the new Head Girls Softball Coach.  Rob has been an assistant coach in our Boys and Girls Basketball programs for the past several years. 

BETHANY BASEBALL CAMP
Click here for information regrading winter baseball camps at Bethany.

CHRISTMAS BAND CONCERT 
 Monday, December 19th at 7:00pm  in the Loyola Upper Campus Gym. This concert will feature a variety of Christmas Music performed by our Loyola 5th, 6th, 7th/8th and HS Concert Bands. It will last approximately an hour.  Students should report at  6:15  to the Upper Campus Band Room for Warm-Up/Attendance/Tuning/Inst ructions.
 Attire 
 5th/6th grades:
 There is no specific dress code for these grades, but students are expected to 'dress nicely' (no t-shirts, no tennis shoes, no clothing with advertising or logos, etc.) If skirts/dresses are worn they need to be knee length or longer or worn with leggings or tights.
 7th/8th grades:
 Gentlemen: Black shoes, BLACK SOCKS, black pants, white button down dress shirt, ties optional but recommended.
 Ladies: Black dress shoes (either flats or pumps, no platforms please), black skirt or pants (skirts must go down to the knee or worn with leggings, white dress top.
 High School
 Gentlemen: Black shoes, BLACK SOCKS, black pants, White button down dress shirt, solid black tie.
 Ladies: Black dress shoes (either flats or pumps, no platforms please), black skirt or pants (skirts must go to the knee or worn with leggings), white dress top.


LOYOLA CHOIR
Please join the Loyola High School Choir, and other community Catholic singers in a musical Advent service to be held at Ss. Peter and Paul Parish on Saturday, December 10 at 7:30pm. The intent of the concert is to provide our Catholic community the opportunity to participate in a musical Advent Service in order to prepare our hearts for the message of Christmas!

BOOSTER CLUB NEWS
Please click  here for information about an upcoming Booster Club "adults only" holiday event!

In this newsletter
Elementary School News
Intermediate School News
Secondary School News
Quick References
ATTENDANCE LINE:
507-386-5312
Elementary News
In preparation for Thanksgiving, grades K-4 took part in a real life experience of the Mayflower this week! They learned that 102 passengers were on board and that 1/3 of the passengers were children. They were on board for 66 days and spent most of their days within the confines of the "Tween Decks," the area between the deck and the main hold. 

BARNES & NOBLE BOOK FAIR SINGING!
We are looking for K-4 students who are interested in singing Christmas music during the B&N book fair on December 3.
Singing will take place on the stage at the front of the store at 10am.  Click here to sign up:
* Limited space on the stage, so please sign up by  November 30th.
* Wear Loyola colors or Spirit Wear

PIZZA WITH THE PRESIDENT
On  November 29, the 4th graders will spend their lunch hour having pizza with President Casey Breen. This is an opportunity to share thoughts and ideas, and for the students to ask questions about Loyola.

Mass time for Elementary level is Wednesdays, 9:20am unless otherwise noted. You are always welcome to join us! Please check in at the reception desk when you arrive.
Intermediate News
PIZZA WITH THE PRESIDENT 
The 8th  graders will be having a pizza lunch next Tuesday, November 22, with President Casey Breen. This will be an chance to share t houghts and ideas, and give students the opportunity to ask questions  about Loyola.

The Grades 5-8 Christmas Choir Concert will be held on Thursday, December 15, at SSPP Church.  Students will be asked to be in the Church at 6:30 to prepare for a 7:00 P.M. start time. 
Boys should dress all in black and girls should wear white tops with black pants or skirts.  Ties and scarves are optional. 
 Preparations for the concert are underway!  Also, look for details in a future newsletter regarding singing at Barnes and Noble in December. 
                 
The 5th, 6th, 7/8 and HS Christmas Band Concert in December 19, 7pm. Students should report to the Upper Campus band room at 6:15pm. 

 Attire: 5th/6th Grades
 There is no specific dress code for these grades, but students are expected to 'dress nicely' (no t-shirts, no tennis shoes, no clothing with advertising or logos, etc.) If skirts/dresses are worn they need to be knee length or longer or worn with leggings or tights.

7th/8th Grades:
 Gentlemen: Black shoes, BLACK SOCKS, Black pants, White button down dress shirt, Ties optional but recommended.
 Ladies: Black dress shoes (either flats or pumps, no platforms please), Black skirt or pants (skirts must go down to the knee or worn with leggings), White dress top.
 
Mrs. Klasen will be holding "Study Table" on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00-4:00.  These sessions are designed to help students with academics, organization, and time management skills. All Lower Campus students are welcome to join us in Mrs. Klasen's office. 
   
Mass time for Intermediate:
Wednesdays, 9:30am at SSPP parish. You are always welcome to join us!

Secondary News

Loyola juniors traveled to Wolf Ridge Lodge this week for a retreat filled with team building, spiritual reflection, and time to connect with classmates and teachers.

Seniors:  The Elks scholarship is due Nov. 30th.  The local generally gives out 12 scholarships of $500.

Sophomores and parents:  You will be receiving an email concerning the PreACT tests results meeting on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7:00pm in the cafeteria.  Both students and parents should attend.  The test results will be returned and interpreted, and many suggestions for improving ACT scores will be given.  We will also talk about the strong connection between ACT resul ts and college scholarship money.

2016/17 Mass times for Secondary level: Wednesdays, 10:40am. You are always welcome to join us! Please check in at the reception desk when you arrive.

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Important Dates
11/19 6:15pm, Turkey Bingo, St Joe's

11/23-25 No School. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/27 9pm, Scrip orders due

11/30 2:45-5pm Girls Club, Upper Campus

12/1 3-7pm, Spirit Shop Santa Sale, Santa arrives at 4pm for pictures- bring your camera!  Upper Campus

12/2 Spirit Day

12/3 Barnes & Noble Book fair

12/6 6:30pm Home & School meeting, Upper Campus

12/8 10:30am All School Mass, Upper Campus

12/8 3-7pm Spirit Shop and Home-Based Vendor Christmas Sale, Upper Campus

12/10 7:30pm Catholic Citywide Choir Concert, SSPP

12/11 9pm, Scrip orders due

12/13 2 hr late start

12/14 2:45-5pm Girls Club, Upper Campus

12/15 7pm 5-8 Christmas Choir Concert, SSPP

12/16 7:30pm Christmas at Loyola Choir Concert, SSND Chapel

12/19 7pm 5-12 grade Band Concert, Upper Campus gym

12/20 9am and 1:30pm K-4 Christmas Program, Upper Campus gym

12/20 10:30am Preschool/PreK Christmas Program, Upper Campus gym

12/21 10:40am All School Christmas Basket Mass, Upper  Campus

12/23-1/2 Christmas Break, No School

The Spirit Shop is open Thursdays 2:30-5pm