Loyola Catholic School News 12/8/2017

December 8, 2017

Principal's Message

Advent Greetings!

Blessings on this feast day of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Hopefully you've had a chance to swing into school and get a glimpse of the festive feel going on here at Loyola. As we approach Christmas it will only get more festive as we begin our Christmas Concert and Programs. Please see the appropriate sections of the newsletter for the upcoming concerts and programs. I hope that the hard work of our students and talented staff will add to your cheer this Christmas season. The concerts and programs are a very vital and visible piece of our school that we are so proud to present.

One of the things that sometimes isn't so visible to a school is the work behind the scenes that goes on. I am speaking most specifically right now to the work our school board and committees have been doing to prepare for what's ahead at Loyola. Whether it be the academics & activities, advancement, facilities or finance committees we have active participation and are pushing hard to clearly communicate information for 2018-2019 as soon as we possibly can.

We have room on all four of our committees and I would certainly welcome you being a part of one of the committees starting in 2018. You can reach me via phone or email or catch me in the halls if you are interested. Thank you all for your support and continued dedication to Loyola!

Sincerely,

Adam Bemmels

All School News

ILLNESS AND ATTENDING SCHOOL

Loyola has the following policy relating to illness, and follows the same guidelines as ISD #77:

If a student has had a fever of 100 degrees or more, the student should stay home until they have been fever free without the use of a medication for 24 hours.

If a student has vomited or had diarrhea, the student should stay home until 24 hours after their last episode. If a student is ill, please call the school (388-0600 or 386-5312) daily to report the illness. Thank you for your cooperation.

DID YOU KNOW?

Loyola has an Instagram account! Be sure to follow us: CLICK HERE!

ALL SCHOOL MASS

We gathered today at an all school Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary

A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS ON WEDNESDAY

LOYOLA NIGHT AT KIWANIS HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Dec. 23rd is Loyola night to volunteer at Kiwanis Holiday Lights. We provide volunteers to help out at the various stations through Sibley Park from 4:30pm - 10:30pm . It is a great way for you and your family to get into the holiday spirit! If you would like to sign up to work a shift please email Sue Goebel at sgoebel@loyolacatholicschool.org . The shifts are from 4:30 - 7:30pm and 7:30 - 10:30pm Volunteers must be 16 years old.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM DVD

Click here for the order form.

BUSING UPDATE
Loyola will not have busing from the District on Monday, January 15, 2018. Please plan alternate transportation for this day.

A MESSAGE FROM THE LOYOLA ECON CLASS

The Loyola Econ class is starting a business called Sader Gaiter; they are selling homemade fleece neck gaiters.

If you are interested in purchasing one, the order form is here .

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!

We are still looking for gift wrapping volunteers! Click here to sign up. Thank you!

Activities News

MSU YOUTH BASEBALL CAMPS

MSU Youth Holiday Baseball Camp for 2 nd - 5 th graders and will be held on Wednesday December 27th & Thursday 28th from 9:00 am-Noon

on the MSU campus in Myers Field House.

MSU Pitchers/Hitters Winter Baseball Camp for ages 12 to 18 and will be held on the dates of January 7th & January 14th. This camp will also be held in Myers Field House. This is a two day camp.

Click here for more information.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Nicollet will honor Loyola Activity passes for the home basketball games.

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

Quick References

Scrip News

Lunch Menu

Spirit Shop Online Store

Loyola Community Calendar

Loyola Activities Calendar

2017/18 Calendar

ATTENDANCE LINE:

507-386-5312

Preschool/PreK News

2018/19 KINDERGARTEN ELIGIBLE FAMILIES:

Reminder: You should have received an email regarding visits with Mr. Bemmels. For those interested, click here for more information. Thank you!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING

Loyola preschoolers will be ringing the Salvation Army Bells on Wednesday, 12/13 5:30-7:30pm at the

Hilltop Hy-Vee "Produce Door"

PRESCHOOL/PreK CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Tuesday, December 19, 10:30am Loyola gym

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM DVD

The program will be recorded- please click here for an order form.

Elementary News

GIRLS CLUB

Will be meeting on December 20, 2:45-5pm. Thank you!

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.

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS/PROGRAMS

Tuesday, December 19:

9am K-4 Christmas Program, Loyola gym

1:30pm 5-8 Christmas Concert, Loyola gym, students may leave after the concert

Concert Attire

Dress clothing - Neat, clean, respectful, modest

Loyola Band Christmas Concert

Featuring the Loyola 5th, 6th, 7th/8th Grade Bands and Loyola Concert Band

Thursday December 14th, 2017

6:30pm

Loyola Good Counsel Gym

Report time for students is 6:00pm to the band room for warm-ups/tuning.

Band Attire:

5th and 6th

Attire is dress clothes. There is no specific items that need to be worn, but students should dress nicely. No jeans or tennis shoes. Dresses/skirts should be knee length or worn with leggings/tights. No leggings without a skirt or long top.

Secondary 7-12 News

KEY CLUB/BUILDER'S CLUB BAKE SALE

The week of December 11-December 15 (or until we are sold out) Builders' Club & Key Club will be having a bake sale in the upstairs commons. The proceeds will go towards Christmas Basket shopping. The bake sale will be in the morning before school from 7:30-7:55, and after school from 2:45-3:00. All goodies are $0.50!

7-12 SCIENCE FAIR

There will be an informational meeting for parents of students interested in participating in Science Fair for grades 7 - 12 on

Wednesday Dec. 13th at 6:00 in room 211 of Loyola. We will go over ways you can help your child get started and what needs to be completed before the competition. If you are unable to attend please contact Sue Goebel [email protected] .

JUNIOR RETREAT

Click here for a neat article recapping the experience at Wolf Ridge.

Loyola Band Christmas Concert

Featuring the Loyola 5th, 6th, 7th/8th Grade Bands and Loyola Concert Band

Thursday December 14th, 2017

6:30pm

Loyola Good Counsel Gym

Report time for students is 6:00pm to the band room for warm-ups/tuning.

Attire:

7th/8th

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 down to the knee or worn with leggings), White dress top.

5-8 GRADE CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Tuesday, December 19, 1:30pm 5-8 Loyola gym, students may leave after the concert

7th/8th Choir Uniform 2017-18

Women

Black flat shoes Black pants White shirt

Men

Black Shoes - black tennis shoes are fine.

Black Socks Black Pants Black collared shirt.

HIGH SCHOOL KNOWLEDGE BOWL DATES:

January 9th at Hosanna in Mankato

January 19th at Hosanna in Mankato

January 29th in Blue Earth

February 9th at Hosanna in Mankato

February 16th in Cleveland

March 2nd (subregionals) at Hosanna in Mankato

March 8th for the teams that qualify (regionals)

ACT test Registration

2/10 1/5

4/14 3/9

6/9 5/4

7/14 6/8

Mark Your Calendars

Christmas Concerts and Programs:

5-12 Band Concert: 12/14 6pm gym

9-12 Choir Concert 12/14 7:45pm SSND chapel

K-4 Christmas Program: 12/19 9am gym

PS/PreK Christmas Program: 12/19 10:30am gym

5-8 Christmas Concert: 12/19 1:30pm gym; students may leave after the concert

12/9 Barnes & Noble Bookfair

12/10 Scrip order due 9pm

12/11 McEducator Night- Madison Ave McDonald's 5-7pm

12/13 K-6 Birthday Mass 9:50am

12/20 K-12 Christmas Basket Mass 9:50am

12/22-1/2 Christmas Break

12/31 Scrip orders due 9pm

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

Please be sure you are checking the
Community Calendar

for all upcoming events!

SPIRIT SHOP NEWS

Shop the online Spirit Shop! Click here

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

Questions? e mail the Spirit Shop

PARISH NEWS

The St. John's Men's Club is offering a scholarship for Loyola middle school. A scholarship of $125 will be awarded to four students. The deadline for submission is December 15, 2017. Click here for more information and for the application.

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