October 20, 2017
                                                                                                           
Principal's Message
Dear parents,

Just a quick message this week:   Please be sure to read the email that was sent regarding fall conferences on November 9. You can read it here if you missed it. We look forward to connecting with parents at conferences!

We hope everyone has a relaxing fall break! 
 

Adam Bemmels

All School News
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Preschool- 12 No School Thursday, 11/9- Conferences
Preschool -12 No School Friday, 11/10 Teacher workday


Coupon Books and Monies are DUE !!  Thank you for your support in selling the coupon books this year. Unfortunately, there are still many books that are not accounted for, we need all monies and unsold books and passes returned now so that we can finalized the sale and see who our big winners are.   Remember our t op selling family  wins $100.00, $50.00 for 2nd and 3rd and there is a  Pizza Party for best selling grade !  Last year this fundraiser was part of the reason we were able to give $75,000 back to Loyola Activities!

Buenos Dias!
Do you have a typical American family? Do you enjoy learning about exciting new cultures? Then we've got an adventure for you! Nacel Open Door's Short Term Program is seeking Host Families for students from Argentina! These 16-year-old students want to experience America firsthand, improve their English, and see what high school is like in the USA. Host Families provide room, board, and transportation to and from Loyo la Catholic School (and also receive a stipend) during the students' month-long stay  from  January 8-February 9, 2018  Intere sted? Contact Julienne Antes for more info [email protected]
 

LOYOLA AT THE MANKATO MARATHON
On Sunday Oct. 22 the Loyola Builder's and Key Clubs will host a cheer station for the Mankato Marathon.  This is an opportunity for Loyola students, families, alumni  and friends to show our support for the marathon runners.  The station will be in Sibley Park on the road in front of the barn and play area.  We encourage anyone/everyone to join us between the hours of 8:00 and 2:30.  Wear your Loyola Spirit wear and bring noise makers, musical instruments or anything you think of that will help motivate the runners! There is parking just before the arch by CHS. If you have any questions you may contact Sue Goebel: [email protected]



VIRTUS TRAINING
Click here for upcoming Virtus sessions in and near Mankato.




HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION NEWS
 All LCS parents are welcome!  To join click  here
Watch the Home & School page on the Loyola website for updates
Join our page on Facebook!






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Activities News

Thanks to the JV Volleyball team for sharing their time and skills with the younger volleyball players! 



Be sure to check our  Activities Calendar for upcoming events and activities! Come out and show your Crusader pride!
Spirit Shop News


Shop the online Spirit Shop! Click  here

Be sure to  follow the Spirit Shop on Facebook for updates!

2017/18 Spirit Shop Sale Dates:

11/30 3-7pm Santa Sale

Questions? email the Spirit Shop:  [email protected]

PARISH NEWS




Quick References
ATTENDANCE LINE:
507-386-5312
Preschool News
 


Elementary News
LEAP: Loyola Enrichment After school Program

WHAT:T he Adventure of Echo the Bat
WHO: 3rd and 4th grade students
WHEN:  Tuesday, October 24, 2017
TIME: 3:00 P.M. - 4:15 P.M.
WHERE : Ms. Ruehle's Room (132)
SUPERVISORS: Ms. Ruehle, Mrs. Ellingworth and Mrs. Sizer
Click here for the permission slip



A FARM COUNTRY HALLOWEEN
On October 31, we will have  a presentation for our K-6th graders. Gordon Fredrickson from Lakeville will present a Farm Country Halloween. You can check out his website here. 



Grades 4-8 Study Table
Mrs. Klasen will be holding "Study Table"  on Tuesday afternoons from  3:00-4:00pm, beginning Tuesday, 9/26.  These sessions are designed to help students with academics, organization, and time management skills. All 4th - 8th grade students are welcome to join us in the Media Center. 
Secondary 7-12  News

Grades 4-8 Study Table
on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00-4:00pm. These sessions are designed to help students with academics, organization, and time management skills. All 4th - 8th grade students are welcome to join us in the Media Center. 

 
Juniors:  Remember your 3 activities to think of on weekdays (Friday, Nov. 10 is one of those days, along with MEA) that we don't have school:
  1. Study for the ACT
  2. College visits
  3. Job shadow


Juniors:  Every junior should attend a college fair to begin the process of getting the best financial deal for college and to gather i nformation on the colleges.  Bethany will be hosting the local college fair on Tuesday, Oct. 24th from 1:00-2:30pm.  Parents are encouraged to attend with their student.  Pre-register at
www.gotocollegefairs.com or www.mn-acac.org (college fairs, then MN Education Fairs, then Students and Parents page). Choose the questions you want to ask from the list in your packet you were given on College Night.  If you want ideas on which colleges to talk with, use the free college search at www.bigfuture.org

Click here for the   list of over 80 colleges that will be at the Bethany College Fair 


Juniors and Seniors:
Construct Tomorrow is a hands on experience offered at the Civic Center either Oct. 24th or Oct. 25th during the hours of 9am-2:30pm.  This experience shows the student the 12 areas of construction related apprenticeships the Mankato area offers.  I attended last year and was amazed to learn that for each opportunity the apprentice will be making at least $50,000 in the third year.  If there is some technical college course learning involved, the company often pays for the tuition. See Mrs. Arians if you are interested as we need to schedule your time there.

J uniors and Seniors:  
Remember that all juniors planning on a 4 year college should attend this college fair or the one being held at Bethany (Tues., 10/24 from 1-2:30pm).  Parents are encouraged to attend with their student.  Choose the questions you want to ask from the list in your packet you were given on College Night.  If you want ideas on which colleges to talk with, use the free college search at 

The Junior Class Retreat will be held  Nov.  15 - 17  at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center.  We are in need of 4-5 parent volunteers to help chaperone.  If you are interested please email Sue Goebel   for more details. 
  
Please note: The 6th grade will still be attending Wolf Ridge next spring.

Seniors:  The week of Oct. 23rd will be when you can submit a college application to any MnScu schools at no cost.  That would be the 7 state universities, which includes MSU, Mankato, and the 2 year technical and community colleges, which includes SCC.


Seniors: Fireside Catholic Publishing is offering a scholarship of $1,000 to five outstanding Catholic High School seniors who are daily
"Putting their Faith into Action."

To enter you must write a 750-word essay on how your religious education is influencing your life (Topic: "How is your Religious Education Influencing your Life?"). All submissions must be filled out and returned no later than  December 4, 2017. 
Please contact Mr. Pierce for more information.

ACT test   Registration
                           
10/28               9/22
12/9                 11/3
2/10                  1/5
4/14                  3/9
6/9                    5/4
7/14                  6/8

Mark Your Calendars


10/19-20 No School
10/22 Loyola at the Mankato Marathon 8-2:30pm
10/25 All School Mass 9:50am
10/28 Trunk or Treat 2-4pm
10/29 Scrip orders due 9pm
11/3 Wired to the Heart
11/9-12 9-12 Fall Musical, Cinderella
11/9 No School, Preschool-12
11/10 No School, Preschool-12
11/12 Scrip orders due 9pm
11/14 No morning busing
11/22-24 No School
11/26 Scrip orders due 9pm
11/30 Spirit Shop Santa Sale 3-7pm
12/2 Barnes & Noble Bookfair

Elementary Mass: 9:50am
Secondary Mass: 10:40am




Please be sure you are checking the Community Calendar
for all upcoming events!
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