January 26, 2017
                                                                                                           
From the Office of the Principal
Hello Loyola Families,

As educators, we can often find ourselves in a tug-of-war between two opposing ideologies of technology use in education.  While there are compelling arguments to increase the technology use in the classroom to help prepare our students for life in the ever-changing, technology-driven 21st century, there are also compelling arguments to help our children disconnect from the digital screen and engage in the beauty of the world around them through real-life experiences and contemplative conversations.  At Loyola, our focus is on the whole child.  We want to guide all of our students to their full potential, walk with them in their faith, and equip them to lead and serve.  So how can technology help us do that?  

  • It can provide our students with global access to information
  • It can meet the curricular needs of our unique learners
  • It can provide a medium for expression and communication  
  • It can foster creativity
  • It can vastly improve the efficiencies of our teachers' administrative tasks

In the coming weeks, our students in grades 2 through 6 will be able to use Google Apps for Education . Google Drive will allow our students to create and share their documents with their classroom teachers, allowing for a more paperless classroom environment.  Students will receive instruction on how to work with their online documents and how to collaborate with other students and teachers to open up great educational opportunities.  

Catholic schools have long provided students with great educational opportunities centered around our love of God.  This Sunday will be the start of Catholic Schools Week, a national celebration of Catholic education in the United States. The theme this year is "Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service."  To celebrate Loyola, we ask that our families wear their blue and gold Loyola gear to Mass this Sunday and send to school some "blue and gold" boxes of mac and cheese mix to be donated to the local food shelf.  

Please join us in celebrating our Catholic school at a special Mass on Monday, January 30th at 1:00pm at St. John the Baptist, at an all-school assembly Wednesday, February 1st at the upper campus gym at 8:20am, and for a Family Fun Night on the Hill on Saturday, February 4th at 5:30pm.  

God bless,
Kristi Degen, Dean of Academics



 
All School News
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY


2017 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK:  All for the Greater Glory of God,   Jan 29-Feb 4

*Throughout the week, we will be hosting an activity called "Where in the World is Iggy?" Loyola's St. Ignatius statue will travel around Mankato and photos of Iggy will be posted to our Facebook page every day at 3pm and our students can guess where Iggy is located. The winner will receive a small prize. Be sure to LIKE Loyola's Facebook page to stay updated on this activity!
Watch the video for more info:




ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK:
Sunday, January 29
 Glorify God in our PARISH
LCS Parent Ambassadors are planning events in each parish.  Please participate!  Wear LOYOLA gear to Mass!

Monday, January 30
Glorify God in our COMMUNITY
Students will participate in prayer services and learn about St. Ignatius of Loyola
Students dress in best uniforms, High School students "dress your best"
All school Mass at 1pm at St. John's.  All are welcome!
Service Project:  Help stock local Food Shelves with Mac and Cheese!  Start bringing in those Blue and Gold boxes now!

Tuesday, January 31
Glorify God in our STUDENTS/GRATITUDE
Casual Dress Day as a "thank you" to our students
Students will contribute ideas to our Blessings Board and write "thank you" messages
Staff and Students will dine together 
GOLD RUSH: As a thank you to our students, Loyola students dressed in GOLD will receive free admission to the girls basketball game vs Cedar Mountain Comfrey, 7:30pm, Lower Campus gym. Free Loyola gold t-shirts will be given out to students while supplies last!

Wednesday, February 1
Glorify God in our NATION 
Pep Assembly:  celebrating Robotics Team going to State, blessing seniors going to retreat
"Where is Iggy?" game
Dress in Red, White and Blue as a thank you to our Nation
We will pray for our country and our leaders
Younger students will play BINGO
Mr. Bemmels and Mrs. Karst will lead our "I LOVE TO READ" month kick-off

Thursday, February 2
Glorify God in our VOCATIONS/in our CALL TO SERVE
Dress in Pajamas
We have invited our pastors to visit our classrooms, students will visit SSND
DEAR:  Drop Everything And Read  (three times during the day)

Friday, February 3
Glorify God in our FACULTY, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS
Dress-School Spirit Day as a thank you to our school 

Saturday, February 4 
Family Night on the Hill. Spirit Shop/Used Uniform Sale 5:30-8:30pm Click below for more  information!



RE-ENROLLMENT FOR 2017/18 
Enrollment information for the 2017-18 school year is now available.

For 2017-18 Tuition information, click here 

To access the online re-enrollment form for 2017-18, click here https://loyolacatholicschool.schoolforms.org

For instructions on how to complete the online
re-enrollment process, click  here 

If you would like to request tuition assistance, click here:  https://smartaidforparents.com

OPEN HOUSE, PRESCHOOL-GRADE 12
Our next Open House is  scheduled for March 14, 5:30-7:30pm. Please spread the word to family and friends! Current families are welcome! Come and find out what to expect in your child's grade next year!

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.

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.  Thank you to those who have attended these meetings!
Upcoming meetings:
1/31 7:30am 10th grade, Upper Campus
2/1 12:00pm  11th grade, Upper Campus
2/7 12:00pm  12th grade, Upper Campus 
The 6th grade meeting will be rescheduled. Watch for details. 

VIRTUS TRAINING
If you need to complete another Virtus session there is one scheduled for Thursday, February 2, at 9:00 A.M. at SSPP Church (Xavier Hall) and a session on Wednesday, February 22, at 6:00 P.M. on the Upper Campus of Loyola Catholic School.  (A person needs to attend another VIRTUS session if you had training prior to 2016.) Please pre-register by going to:  virtus.org.  Please call or email   secretary@loyolacatholicschool.org  or
388-0600 with questions.  

SAVE THE DATES!
Crusader Golf Classic - Monday, May 15, 2017 Mankato Golf Club
LoyolaPalooza - Saturday, July 29, 2017, Good Counsel Hill Football Field. D etails to come.
If you have questions, please contact: 
Ginger Leiferman, Key Events Associate

HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION NEWS
Join us for Family Night on the Hill! February 7- click below for details!



We are looking for volunteers for this event! If you can help, please sign up here:

Next meeting: February 7, 6:30pm, Upper Campus
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.
Activities News
GOLD RUSH



In recognition of Catholic Schools Week, and as a thank you to students, we are hosting GOLD RUSH at the girls basketball game on Tuesday, January 31, 7:30pm in the Lower Campus Gym. Students wearing gold get in free! T-shirt giveaway while supplies last!


BOYS BASKETBALL
Mark your calendars! Senior Night will be held on February 10. Come out to the game and support the seniors!


Click here for information regarding the YWCA Girls on the Run program

UPCOMING GAMES/ACTIVITIES- CLICK HERE
In this newsletter
Elementary School News
Intermediate School News
Secondary School News
Quick References
ATTENDANCE LINE:
507-386-5312
Preschool News
PRESCHOOL OPTIONS 2017/18
Registration is now open for preschool.

 *2 day morning 3 year olds:
Tuesday, Thursday: 8am-11am
 *2 day afternoon 3 year olds:
 Tuesday, Thursday: 12pm-3pm
 *3 day morning 3 & 4 year olds:
 Monday, Wednesday, Friday:  8am-11am
 *3 day afternoon 3 & 4 year olds:
 Monday, Wednesday, Friday:  12pm-3pm
 *5 day morning 4 & 5 year olds:
 Monday-Friday:  8am-11am
 *5 day afternoon 4 & 5 year olds:
 Monday-Friday:  12pm-3pm
 *5 day Pre-K  4 & 5 year olds:
 Monday-Friday:  8am-2:55pm

For 2017-18 Tuition information, click  here 

To access the online re-enrollment form, click here  https://loyolacatholicschool.schoolforms.org

For instructions on how to complete the online 
re-enrollment process, click  here 

If you would like to request tuition assistance, click here:  https://smartaidforparents.com
   
Elementary News
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK DRESS UP DAYS:
Monday: Best uniform
Tuesday: Casual dress day
Wednesday: Red, white and blue
Thursday: Pajamas
Friday: Spirit Wear

We will be collecting   Mac and Cheese to donate to local food shelves as our Catholic Schools Week service project.  These Mac and Cheese boxes will also play an important role in a CSW activity... please bring in your donations ASAP! THANK YOU!
 

Intermediate News
Congratulations to the Spelling Bee winners!
After 2 hours and 15 min and 38 rounds...
Spelling Bee winners are:
7th grader Duram Kelly 1st -center 
7th grader Shudear Ruach 2nd - left 
5th grader Trevor Huynh 3rd - right 
Duram will advance to our Regional bee held at South Central College on  Feb. 21st.  The winner of the regional bee advances to the national bee in Washington DC.
 



CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK DRESS UP DAYS:
Monday: Best uniform
Tuesday: Casual dress day
Wednesday: Red, white and blue
Thursday: Pajamas
Friday: Spirit Wear
We will be collecting   Mac and Cheese  to donate to local food shelves as our Catholic Schools Week service project.  These Mac and Cheese boxes will also play an important role in a CSW activity... please bring in your donations ASAP! THANK YOU!


MINNESOTA SCRUBS CAMP
Students in grades 5-12 who have an interest in a health profession may find Minnesota Scrubs Camp an excellent opportunity to learn more about these careers.  The dates, ages and cost of the camps vary depending on the location Assistance for students with a financial need may be available.  Scholarship applications are on the registration website. Remember, this camp fills up fast!  Register  here
Questions?  Contact Stephanie at:  stephanie.zojonc@mnsu.edu


COCOA WITH THE COUNSELOR
Mrs. Klasen will be offering a "Mother-Daughter Book Read" for girls in grades 6-8 and their moms! The selected book is
The Drama Years by Haley Kilpatrick with Whitney Joiner.

Please join us for cocoa & discussion:
Wednesdays, February 8, 22 and March 8,
6:30 - 8:00pm on the Lower Campus.
Books available on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble


Secondary News
HONOR ROLL
Congratulations to these honor roll students:

Grade 9
Owen Casteel
Benjamin Ellingworth
Luiza Flores
Megan Frutiger
Isiah Godfrey
Holly Huynh
Brianna Johnston
Marina Kerekes
Mariah Kreykes
Cyemone Nusser
Noah Roe
Matthew Salzle

Grade 10
Alexander Backman
Sidney Botker
Jerrid Buhs
Grace Dehen
Sara Gartner
Noah Haefner
Molly Hodapp
Brendan Kane
Brayton Matuska
Uzrobonu Nabieva
Claire Orcutt
Alison Rempfer
Anne Wood
Grade 11
Elizabeth Benzmiller
Benjamin Cahalan
Cahlin Clow
Nora Coughlan
Athena Dauffenbach
Tiffany Dinh
Shannon Doyle
Grace Ellingworth
Anita Goharfer
Sarah Haugum
Eaden Javens
Elizabeth Peller
Emily Schumacher
John Torgerson
Gabrielle Vetter

Grade 12
Elaine Adams
Kenady Benning
Ashley Brockhaus
Marlee Buhs
Kaiwen Chen
Alyssa Compton
Colton Corcoran
Tiara Coughlan
RaeAnn Dose
Peter Garcia- Maclean
Emma Goebel
Rielle Gosch
Kayla Gross
Ella Haefner
Madelin Heidl
Gabrielle Hill
Megan Hillesheim
Ellie Hodapp
Rebecca Kohlmeyer
Delaynie Kubist
Jack Leiferman
Charlotte Lena
Benjamin Levandowski
Braxton Matuska
Lillie McDermott
Kassidy Neilon-Markham
Ava Rose Nelson
Sheldon Price
Meghan Schaub
Luke Sellner
Lindsey Theuninck
Isabel Zwaschka


CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK DRESS UP DAYS:
Monday: Best dress
Tuesday: Casual dress day
Wednesday: Red, white and blue
Thursday: Pajamas
Friday: Spirit Wear
We will be collecting   Mac and Cheese  to donate to local food shelves as our Catholic Schools Week service project.  These Mac and Cheese boxes will also play an important role in a CSW activity... please bring in your donations ASAP! THANK YOU!



Seniors: Mark your calendars: Diocese of Winona High School Baccalaureate Mass
Wednesday, April 26
11am Mass with Bishop Quinn followed by lunch
Queen of Angels Church, Austin, MN
More details will be sent in a mailed invitation from the Diocese. 


Juniors :  Notre Dame has a summer study abroad program for rising seniors.  There is a 2 week trip to Rome, and there is also offered a 12 day travel program to Ireland.  Application deadline is Jan. 30th. See or email Mrs. Arians for details.

Grades 9-12:  Scrubs Camp registration begins Sunday, Jan. 15.  The dates for Mankato's Scrubs Camp is June 19-21, 2017.  Cost is $150.  Students on free and reduced lunch can apply for a scholarship with the program, and other Loyola students who have a financial need can speak with Mrs. Arians.  Remember, this camp fills up fast!  Our students who have an interest in the medical/health science field have found this to be an excellent experience to expand their knowledge of the field.  Students can use this experience as a job shadow if they want.  Here is the link to the registration:   http://www.healthforceminnesota.org/scrubs-camp-scholarship-info/

Grades 9-12:  The Career Center keeps a file of the summer opportunities that are sent to us.  Please contact Mrs. Arians if you have an interest in looking at that file.

Important Dates

1/27 No School, Professional Development Day

1/29-2/3 Catholic Schools Week

1/29 Wear Spirit Wear to you parish Mass

1/30  1pm All School Mass, St John's

1/31 7:30am 10th grade parent meeting

2/1 12:00pm 11th grade parent meeting

2/4 5:30-10pm Family Night on the Hill

2/5  9pm Scrip order due

2/7 12:00pm 12th grade parent meeting

2/19 9pm Scrip order due

3/5 9pm Scrip order due

3/10  9:30-11am and 12:30-2pm
Kindergarten Round up
NO SCHOOL for Kindergarten and Preschool/PreK

3/14 5:30-7:30pm Preschool-grade 12 Open House, Upper Campus

3/19 9pm Scrip order due