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From the Office of the Principal
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It was an eventful and busy week here at Loyola. Actually, I don't know where it went! We had such a lovely all-school Mass
on Thursday for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Mr. Derek Wherley gave an awesome introduction to Mass and the meaning behind that all-important day. Fr. Tim Biren did a wonderful job as Presidor and it was truly special to see the joy and energy amongst our youngest to eldest attendees at Mass. Thank you to our many guests who joined us. Our next all-school Mass is
Wednesday, December 21st and is our Christmas Basket Mass. Please help ensure there isn't an open seat in our chapel that day. Thank you!
I was able to experience my first girls and boys basketball games at Loyola this week. Each game (five in all) turned out to be victories for our Crusaders. This includes both the varsity teams and b-squad teams as well as the 9th grade boys team. Congrats to all! The most exciting thing about each game was the amount of effort our squads put into their games. No matter the outcome or how the shots are falling on a particular night you can tell a lot about a group of players by their effort and hustle. I was proud in all cases to have each player be a part of our school and teams. Thank you! Now, it's time for someone to assist me in finding a way to one of our East/Loyola hockey games. We are off to a great start to our winter activities season!
Best of luck to all of our students who are taking the ACT tomorrow morning!
Have a wonderful 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.
KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP
Kindergarten Round up will be held on
Friday, March 10, 9:30-11am and 12:30-2pm. Please spread the word to your family and friends who may be interested in Loyola!
Because our Kindergarten and Preschool teachers will be greeting and hosting new families, there will be
no school for Kindergarten and Preschool/PreK that day. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
McEDUCATOR NITE
McEducator Nite is Monday, December 12. You're invited to bring your family to the Madison Avenue McDonalds from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Give your receipt to a Loyola representative and Loyola will receive a portion of the proceeds.
DECEMBER LATE START- 12/13
STATE OF THE SCHOOL MEETING
Please save the date: Wednesday, January 18, 7pm at the Upper Campus. More information to come!
GRADE LEVEL PARENT MEETINGS
Mr. Breen has been meeting with individual grades for "Pizza with the President" and will continue to do so over the next few months. This is an opportunity to share thoughts and ideas and to ask questions about Loyola. We will be offering this opportunity for parents in the coming weeks. Watch for more information about grade level parent meetings!
Summer music fest - planning startin
g now!
Join us:
Wednesday, December 14
7:30pm at Grizzly's Grill - 1700 Madison Ave.
Questions? contact co-chairs:
Jen Fraze 507-995-0447
Carrie Kijenski 507-381-5705
HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION NEWS
Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Thank you to all who participated by either shopping, wrapping or bringing you children to sing and entertain shoppers. We received so many wonderful compliments from customers. Thanks to all!
Stay connected to Loyola's Home & School Parent Association in a way that works best for YOU:
SPIRIT SHOP NEWS
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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BASKETBALL PICTURES
Team pictures for Boys and Girls Basketball will be
Wednesday, December 14 at 3pm in the Lower Campus Gym for grades 7-12.
BYE BYE BIRDIE ON DVD
Bye Bye Birdie DVDs are available! Click
here for the order form.
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!
The Loyola Concert Choir will be continuing its 10 year tradition of bringing Advent and Christmas music to area Nursing Homes. The 45 member Concert Choir will load a bus early on the morning of
Dec. 20th
and spend the entire day singing for those who might need a little Christmas cheer. The day is filled with tears and laughter as the students come into contact with people who are ill or suffering. The Christmas music brings back memories and unites us all as one community. Over the years we have discovered that many nursing home residents attended Loyola when they were young and the choir always makes sure to sing them the Loyola School Song. It is a great day of service and joy for our students.
Be sure to attend 'Christmas at Loyola' Choral Concert,
Friday December 16th at 7:30 PM in the chapel at the School Sisters of Notre Dame. The concert is free and open to everyone. It is an evening filled with music, scripture and carols! Please join us and consider bringing a friend who might be interested in knowing more about Loyola. or you could say - bring a friend who might enjoy a night celebrating the true meaning of Christmas!
Dec. 10 - Catholic Community Concert at SSPP Church
7PM
Dec 10 -
12:15 PM Caroling at Scheels, River Hills Mall
Dec. 16 - Christmas At Loyola,
7:30 PM, at SSND Chapel
Dec 20 - Caroling at area nursing homes
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.
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.
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