December 15, 2017
                                                                                                           
Principal's Message

Dear parents,

The sights and sounds of Christmas continue to fill our hallways. The excitement of the season is certainly evident! It's been another full week of concerts and special activities to help prepare our hearts for Christmas. 

It was great seeing so many of you at the wonderful Christmas band and choir concerts (special thanks to Mr. Brian Kotila and Ms. Bridget Hermer for their hard work and dedication to these groups!) and I am looking forward to seeing many more of you next week at our preschool, K-4 and 5-8 programs and concerts! 

Our Christmas Basket Mass is next Wednesday at 9:50am; all are welcome to join us! Thank you for sending in gifts for families in need this Christmas, and helping us to share with your children the true meaning of the season.





Sincerely,
 
Adam Bemmels
 





All School News
THE SPIRIT SHOP will be open  8am-9:15am  on Tuesday, 12/19. Pick up those last minute gifts for the Crusader fans on your list!

VIRTUS TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEERS/COACHES
January 10, 6-8pm in the Cafeteria. All participants will need to preregister for this session. Click here to preregister. 

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 .

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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!
Home & School Association News



 All LCS parents are welcome!  To join click here
Watch the  Home & School page on the Loyola website for updates

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SUPPORT FOR THE ODEGARDS
For those that don't know the Odegards, Sarah (or as kids  call her, Mrs. O) is a Para at Loyola as well as the Co-president of our LCS Home and School Association. Erik works for Mayo and their girls Emily and Hannah are in 4th grade and Kindergarten at Loyola. I know many of you have been following Erik's recent story, and many have reached out asking how you can help. Let's help show Erik  and Sarah our support! Click on this link to order your t-shirts. All proceeds will go directly to the family to help cover their expenses. Once your shirts arrive post a picture on social media of you and your family wearing your shirts and don't forget to use #odegardstrong

Booster Club News

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month
Loose Moose Saloon
6:00 Gambling Meeting
6:15 Club Meeting


DID YOU KNOW?
You can contribute to the Loyola Booster Club simply by shopping on Amazon! Your Amazon shopping experience will be the same... and it's easy!  Go to www.smile.amazon.com and search Loyola Booster Club and select it as your charity of choice. 







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

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:               


PRESCHOOL/PreK CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Tuesday, December 19, 10:30am Loyola gym,
**All Preschool/PreK students are dismissed after the program

Thursday, December 21: NO SCHOOL Preschool/PreK

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



Thanks for ringing the bells for the Salvation Army, preschoolers!



Elementary News
K-6 DRESS CODE NEXT WEEK:
Monday-Uniform
Tuesday-Dress for Program
Wednesday-Wear Green/Red for Christmas Basket Mass ( 5-6 may do Christmas sweaters or green/red)

PreK and 5th grade- teaming up to do yoga during phy ed.

1st GRADE GINGERBREAD HOUSES


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 (only one performance this year)
1:30pm 5-8 Christmas Concert, Loyola Chapel, students may leave after the concert
Concert Attire
Dress clothing   - Neat, clean, respectful, modest

Secondary 7-12  News
On Wednesday, Katie Kopel, a 2006 graduate of Loyola, visited with our students  and demonstrated an intubation on a mannequin as a part of her presentation. During advisory, she talked about some career choices in the health sciences and also about building a competitive resume for admission into health sciences in college. As a nurse who is currently studying to be a nurse anesthetist,   Katie graduated from UW Madison with her nursing degree and is currently attending the University of Minnesota.





JUNIORS: Mrs. Arians has offered to have a full length practice test for the ACT on Saturday, January 6th. Email her with your decision, as the amount of interest will determine if it is a "go". There would be no cost to this experience.


SENIORS: There are copies of the Kiwanis scholarship application on Mrs. Arians' door by the scholarship newsletters.  This scholarship awards three $2000.00 scholarships!  It is due Jan.15th.  The criteria emphasizes community service and servant leadership. It requires a recommendation so be sure to ask a teacher soon if you need one. We have numerous outstanding candidates for these scholarships!

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

12/19  Spirit Shop Open, 8-9:15am
12/20 K-12 Christmas Basket Mass 9:50am
12/22-1/2 Christmas Break
12/23 Loyola Night at Kiwanis Holiday Lights
12/31 Scrip orders due 9pm
1/10 Virtus Training 6-8pm, Cafeteria

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

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