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From the Office of the Principal
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Season's Greetings,
We have entered upon the season of Advent. As a student who went to a small Catholic school in Fairfax, MN, Advent has always been one of my absolute favorite times of the year. One of the definitions of Advent simply means arrival. As we move through Advent we will continue to hear about the upcoming arrival of Jesus Christ. It is that memory from when we were children where we had such joy and anticipation of his arrival that can be looked upon so fondly. As an educator in a Catholic school it is something I have looked forward to each year as we are able to share in that youthful enthusiasm with our students.
Keeping with the theme of arrival, I am very honored to welcome two new members to our Loyola Catholic School family. The first is Evelyn Mary Degen. On Monday, November 28th baby Evelyn was born. Congratulations to our Dean of Academics Kristi Degen and her family on the birth of their beautiful new addition. She has got quite the smile and is absolutely adorable!
I am also very pleased to welcome Mrs. Becky Vogel to our staff at LCS. Mrs. Vogel will be working with Mrs. Odegard as a paraeducator at our elementary and intermediate levels. Please welcome her to our school staff when you get a chance. Welcome Becky!
Lastly, the results of the Turkey Bingo are in! The
Catholic United Financial 4
th
Annual Turkey Bingo raised over $2,500 for the benefit of Loyola Teachers to help meet needs of their classrooms. Loyola will also receive a $1,000 Matching Grant from the event from Catholic United Financial. Thank you to St. Joseph the Worker for use of their facility, the SJW Men's Club for set-up/tear-down, the teachers, students, and other Loyola supporters that volunteered to help, the many donors that bought the turkeys, and the Catholic United Financial Mankato Council for their financial and volunteer support. A big thanks to Mike Matuska as well for his leadership of the event.
Blessings to you all on your weekend!
Adam Bemmels, Principal
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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.
APPROPRIATE DRESS FOR COLDER WEATHER
Please be sure you are sending appropriate clothing for your children as the days get colder. Boots, hats, gloves (a pair or two) and snow pants when the snow starts to fly! Thank you!
DECEMBER LATE START- 12/13
Please contact the school secretary if you will be using child watch.
CONGRATULATIONS, MRS. MACK!
Congratulations to 3rd grade teacher Emily (Godfredson) Mack on receiving the Golden Apple Award from KEYC! Click
here for KEYC'S article.
STATE OF THE SCHOOL MEETING
Please save the date: Wednesday, January 18, 7pm at the Upper Campus. More information to come!
HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION NEWS
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!
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
COME CHECK OUT THE LOYOLA HOME & SCHOOL PARENT ASSOCIATION!
WHO:
ALL PARENTS, GUARDIANS & STAFF OF LOYOLA CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
WHEN: TUES. DEC. 6TH FROM 6:30-7:30P
WHERE: UPPER CAMPUS CAFETERIA
WE WILL HOLD OUR REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING AND THEN SPEND THE REST OF THE TIME SOCIALIZING. (NO SPEAKER FOR THIS TIME.)
YOU MAY BRING A TREAT TO PASS!
FREE CHILD WATCH AVAILABLE TOO!
Stay connected to Loyola's Home & School Parent Association in a way that works best for YOU:
SPIRIT SHOP NEWS
The
Home Vendor Sale/Spirit Shop Sale originally scheduled for 12/8 has been cancelled, and the Spirit Shop will be closed, reopening on December 15.
The Spirit Shop will be open during the elementary and preschool Christmas programs on 12/20 9am-3pm. This is the last day of the year for the Spirit Shop! Get your stocking stuffers and Christmas presents for grandparents, kids, etc!
Don't forget- you can now order Spirit Shop merchandise online! Click
here for info
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LOYOLA SPEECH
Speech is an activity in which 6th-12th grade can participate and compete at the junior high and some varsity level meets. There are thirteen categories and many choose to double enter in two categories, but that is not required. The categories are broken into two different types: public address and interpretation. Unlike other school activities, you can choose if you want to compete by yourself or with a partner in Duo.
There will be an information meeting for students on
Wednesday, 12/7 during guided study in the theater. Current and new students are encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact
Tami Zwaschka, assistant speech coach
BETHANY BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL CAMPS
Click
here for information regrading winter baseball camps at Bethany.
Click
here for information regarding winter softball 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!
KNOWLEDGE BOWL
Congratulations to Team Blou, who took 5th place at the Cleveland Knowledge Bowl Invitational on Tuesday!
BOOSTER CLUB NEWS
Please click
here for information about an upcoming Booster Club "adults only" holiday event!
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