April 13, 2017  
                                                                                                           
From the Office of the Principal

Easter Greetings,
 
The past few weeks have been high paced and action packed here at Loyola. With the announcement last week to a move to one campus next fall that has ramped up the energy and excitement towards the end of our school year. It will come fast and will be busy. That is certainly okay and we will be working very hard to ensure a smooth finish to our school year. With a high octane final month coming up, I hope everyone is able to take this Easter weekend and holiday to slow down a bit, reflect, relax, and enjoy time together with family and friends with a focus on our dear Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. My prayers to you for a safe, happy, and healthy Easter weekend and thank you for your continued support of Loyola Catholic School.
 
Sincerely,
 
Adam Bemmels, Principal

   
All School News
RE-ENROLLMENT FOR 2017/18 
*$200 advanced registration credit has been extended to April 13*
 
For 2017-18 Tuition information, click  here

Online re-enrollment form:

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


MARK YOUR CALENDARS
There will be no school on Friday, April 14 (Good Friday) and Monday, April 17 (Easter Monday) 

NEW- STANDING IN THE GAP PARENT PRAYER GROUP
Who: Everyone is welcome
When: Every other  Wednesday, beginning 
April 5,  11:30-12:30
Where: Upper Campus Chapel

This is an opportunity for parents to come together, pray together, and build community. Please join us!

#TestimonialTuesday


LOYOLA EASTER BASKETS
A friend of Loyola has donated Easter baskets to Loyola and we will be using the baskets to give back and spread the great news that Jesus has Risen to those that may not typically receive an Easter Basket.

This week, baskets were delivered! Thanks to all who helped fill the baskets!


 
LOYOLA'S LENTEN OUTREACH
We will be collecting money to help with building a home for families in need in San Lucas, Guatemala. The cost to build a home is $1150, which will provide lumber, a cement floor and a tin roof. 
As of Tuesday, afternoon- our goal was met! Thank you to all who contributed!
 

REDEEMABLES 
It's that time of the year to wind down for the school year on collecting redeemables.  Please have your HyVee receipts, Campbells' Labels for Education, Box Tops for Education, Milk Moola tops to either school office by Monday, May 15, so they can be counted and boxed up for the year.  Thank you for your support!  


LUCKY 20 RAFFLE IS HERE!
Lucky 20 proxy tickets were mailed out to all families earlier this week. Co mpleted prox y tickets and checks can be turned it to any school office. We will fill out tickets and mail out the stubs. This is the only raffle Loyola is participating in this year!  Thank you for your help and support!




GOLF CLASSIC






 Monday, May 15,  Mankato Golf Club
Four-person scramble golf event friendly enough for the weekend golfer but challenging enough for the competitive player!  Early bird registration discount ends April 15! Register here!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- CRUSADER CLASSIC
If you are able to help at the Crusader Classic on May 15, please sign up here.  Thank you!

HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION NEWS
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 2
 
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
SPEECH
Congratulations to the Loyola Speech Team- 11 members move on to State! 
Results from Friday's Sections in St. Peter, where Loyola placed 2nd overall:
Creative Expression
1st place: Becca Kohlmeyer
Discussion:
2nd place: Elizabeth Benzmiller
5th place: Sadie Blace
6th place: Brennan Houlihan
Dramatic Interpretation:
5th place: Emma Goebel
Duo Interpretation:
6th place: William Tauer and Nic Goebel
Extemporaneous Speaking:
3rd place: Peter Garcia MacLean
6th place: Vincent Benzmiller
Great Speeches
1st place: Charlotte Lena
3rd place: Meghan Schaub
Humorous Interpretation:
3rd place: Isabel Zwaschka
Informative Speaking:
3rd place: Caroline Cardenas
6th place: Tiffany Dinh
Original Oratory:
3rd place: Anita Goharfar
Poetry:
1st place: Megan Hillesheim
4th place: Madelin Heidl
Prose:
3rd place: Elizabeth Peller
Storytelling:
3rd place: Luiza Flores


OPEN HOUSE FOR JIM KORTH
 The family of Jim Korth is planning an open house on Saturday April 29th from 1 to 4 pm at Desmet Hall.
Please come and help celebrate Jim's 90th birthday.

COACHING OPPORTUNITIES
Loyola is searching for a head volleyball coach and a head girls basketball coach. Click here for more information:
Volleyball

NEW ATHLETICS POLICY
Loyola is making a change to a policy regarding students that leave Loyola, but still want to participate with our athletic teams. Our current policy states that the student pays the activity fee ($250.00) just like our current students do.  The board of trustees recently approved a change that states the student will pay $750.00 per sport in which they participate.
Please note, these conditions will still be applicable (per MSHSL):
1.The student will have one calendar year to participate with Loyola from the date of the transfer.(MSHSL rule bylaw 111.00)
2.If a Loyola Varsity athlete chooses not to participate at Loyola, and instead will participate at their new school, they will participate at the JV level.

Click here for upcoming games/activities
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
*3 day morning 3 & 4 year olds:
 Monday, Wednesday, Friday:  8am-11am
*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
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Each Lent Loyola first graders lead our students in praying the Way of the Cross using simple gestures, readings and songs to tell the story of Jesus' journey to the cross and new life. 


SUMMER ONLINE READING PROGRAM
Be sure to check out the reading program s offered by the Minnesota Center for Reading Research! 
Click here for more information.



IT'S TIME TO ORDER YEARBOOKS
Please click here for the order form. 

Intermediate News
8th Grade Parents/Guardians 
 Please drop off and pick up your student at the Upper Campus on Wednesday, April 26th for Day on the Hill. Students may be out of uniform that day.  It is a mass day, so no sweat pants.

8th GRADE FIELD TRIP
A ft er reading The Diary of Anne Frank, the 8th graders are attending the play at Park Square Theatre today.


Congratulations to 5th grader, Sebastian Clements , who was a member of the 1st place team at   Are You Smarter Than the 5th Graders? competition on  Tuesday, April 11.   


MARK YOUR CALENDARS
POPS CONCERT - Grades 5-8 Pops Concert will take place on Monday, May 22 at 7pm in the Lower Campus Theatre .  Students need to be  in the band room  for at  6:30pm .  There is no specific attire for the band students for this concert; but students are expected to wear nice clothing, (no jeans, t-shirts, etc).

GRADE 6 and 7 WOLF RIDGE TRIP - UPDATE!  The bus to leave for Wolf Ridge will board at 5:15 A.M. on Wednesday, April 19 and return at 6:00 P.M. on Friday.  We will load and return to the Lower Campus.  Don't forget those last minute medications that your student uses in the morning, but needs on the trip!  Here's the link to determine what to pack:  https://wolf-ridge.org/resources/
 
An email with retreat details was sent earlier today, click here to reference it.

LENTEN OUTREACH 
Thank you for helping us reach our Lenten goal to build a house in San Lucas.   The Jeans Day collection added $80.00 to support the mission in San Lucas.  Thank you for your generosity throughout this Lenten Season.  Happy Easter!  

LOWER CAMPUS YEARBOOK
All Lower Campus yearbook orders need to be completed online at: 

SUMMER SOLUTIONS
workbooks are now available for order for Grades K - 8 in Common Core Math, Common Core English and other help workbooks for your student for $14.99 each.  They are ordered directly, paid for and shipped from Simple Solutions.  Help your child stay one step ahead this summer.  Click  here for the flyer.

 
EXPLORSCHOOL
ExplorSchool is a full-day, two-week summer experience for rising 5th, 6th and 7th graders who are looking for a summer challenge. This is your chance to dive into your favorite topics - from acting to chemistry, mock trial to robotics, environmental studies to studio art. Click here for info.

MINNESOTA INSTITUTE FOR TALENTED YOUTH
Experience the perfect mix of academic challenge and summer fun. At MITY, you will have the opportunity to experience life on a college campus and challenge yourself academically with MITY's two-week summer program, EYM (Expand Your Mind.) EYM students are rising 8th graders, freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Click here for info.
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
Secondary News
High School Art Show winners announced
The Waseca Arts Council recently announced the winners in its 30th annual High School Art Exhibition now on display at the Waseca Art Center.
The 2017 winners and the schools they represent are:

Best in Show:  Kassidy Neilon and Kelsey Nichols, Loyola; and Cassidy Hill, Le Sueur-Henderson.

Outstanding: Kit Krmpotich, Loyola; Merseydes Rilea-Anhorn, Waseca; Hailey Zurn, Tri-City 

Honorable mention:  Peter Garcia MacLean, Loyola

MESSAGE REGARDING PROM
Please click here for a message from the Blue Earth County Attorney's Office and our administration regarding Prom safety.

YEARBOOKS
Click here for the yearbook order form 

SENIORS/SENIOR PARENTS:
 DOW Baccalaureate information:

When:  April 26, 2017 11am
 Where: Queen of Angels Church, Austin, MN
Dress Code: Best  Sunday  Dress 

Bring: Cap and Gowns Ironed/Pressed
 Bus Leaves:  9:00 am  Arrives:  10:30 am

 GRADUATION PHOTOS
Click here for the graduation photo order form.
 
Parents/Guardians of AP Students:
In past years students have turned AP testing fees into Mrs. Arians.  This year, we will be adding the cost of your child's AP test(s) to your SMART account.  The cost for each test is $53. Students who qualify for a reduced testing fee, will be charged accordingly.  Hopefully this will make things easier for all parties involved.  If you have any questions about this process, please contact Mr. Dornbach or Mrs. Pfarr.

TIP TOP TUX FOR PROM/KEY CLUB FUNDRAISER
Loyola Key Club is having a fundraiser through Tip Top Tux.   This is a $50 coupon for a tux rental at Tip Top Tux. If you bring in the coupon or show the coupon on your phone to Tip Top Tux $10 will be donated to Loyola Key Club.   Click here for the coupon.

Juniors and Sophomores:  Minnesota Business Venture, held at St. Cloud State July 9-14 or St. John's campus July 23-28,  is an outstanding week long summer camp for the excellent price of $150 (if registered by April 19th.) It is a leadership camp for any student, and an especially excellent networking experience for anyone interested in business for their future.  Our Colton Corcoran attended last summer and had many good things to say about it. Check it out at www.bestprep.org   Scholarship help is available.

Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen:  Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth (MITY), held at Macalester's campus in St. Paul, offers over 30 classes this summer during the weeks of June19-30 or July 10-21. Go to www.mity.org  for more information and application forms. Financial aid is available.

STEM SUMMER CAMPS FOR GIRLS
Click here for information on the Minnesota Center for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence options for STEM camps for girls, grades 6-8 and 9-12.

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

Important Dates
4/14 No School

4/16 9pm Scrip orders due

4/17 No School

4/19-21 6/7 grade  Wolf Ridge retreat

4/26  DOW Baccalaureate 

4/29 Prom

4/30 9pm Scrip orders due

5/14 9pm Scrip orders due

5/15 Crusader Classic Golf Tournament