May 12, 2017  
                                                                                                           
From the Office of the Principal
Greetings,

It is hard to believe our talented seniors have less than one week left of school. When I say talented, I mean it. This talent has spanned across all avenues of education here at Loyola. The talent has spanned out of the classroom as well, whether it be on a field, court, stage, pool, rink, or slope. This has occurred as a part of our Loyola teams and as part of our co-ops. The accomplishments are numerous and grand! The places these seniors will go on to reach new heights and new places will be where Loyola grads have never gone before. 

These are just my observations after one year. I cannot imagine how much more immense this feeling would be after following them through their academic and co-curricular careers! I truly wish to have gotten to know these individuals better throughout the course of the year. I hope to continue to get to know them better from afar as they take that next step in their lives.

But here is what makes Loyola grads special and different from others. As we move to one campus, their thoughts have turned to how they can help our school and teachers. They have reached out, from the goodness of their heart to chip in after they graduate. You will see in this newsletter a video that was made for our kindergartner Gabe Speckel. Some of our seniors wanted the opportunity to show support for Gabe who will be having surgery on the 17th. They did this not as showmanship, but naturally out of the goodness of their hearts. Our seniors care, they have empathy, they help without asking or prompting, and they lead and inspire. As we say goodbye to our seniors this coming week as students here at Loyola, my hope is for them to know they will always be welcomed back and loved!

Blessings on your weekend and Happy Mother's Day to all of our wonderful mothers!


Adam Bemmels



All School News
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
The last day of school is Thursday, May 25.
The Upper Campus will dismiss at 11:55 and Lower Campus at 12:00. Lunch will not be served prior to dismissal.

**There will be no PreK Clubhouse on Wed. May 24th and no Clubhouse on Thursday, May 25th for K-5.**
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK GABE!
Today, we said goodbye to and sent our best wishes with Gabe Speckel, a Loyola kindergartener who will be undergoing a kidney transplant next week. You will be in our thoughts and prayers, Super Gabe, throughout your surgery and recovery!
ISD #77 BUS TRANSPORTATION FORMS FOR 2017/18
were handed on blue paper.
ALL current Pre-K - 11th grade students MUST complete the form whether they plan to ride the bus or not. 
-  If a student has not submitted a form by July 1st, the parent needs to expect to provide their own transportation until approximately Oct 1st, or until the student receives their pass.  Central Registration and Transportation offices are open all summer, so parents can also drop off forms there. 
- Only residents of the ISD77 borders are eligible for transportation.
- K-5 must be over 1 mile from school to be eligible for transportation and 6-12 must be over 2 miles walking distance before they are eligible.
- Only K-5 are eligible for daycare transportation; if they request this, they FORFEIT transportation to their home address.  They must complete the Daycare Transportation Form to request transportation to/from a daycare
- Students 6th-12th are only eligible to ride to/from the home of their parent/LEGAL guardian
- ALL students are only eligible to receive transportation to and from a single address; NO ONE is allowed to be transported to more than one address
- Completed forms can be returned to any Loyola school office.  Please return forms by Monday, May 15, 2017.  A paper form must be returned.  

RE-ENROLLMENT FOR 2017/18 
 
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

 
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!

SPIRIT SHOP NEWS
The Spirit Shop is closed for the school year.
Watch for our big  "Back to School" sale in August.  Look for future changes in  Spirit Shop Shopping in the fall!

PARISH NEWS
Click here for Vacation Bible School information for Mankato area parishes.
 
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!  

SCRIP NEWS
Our final order for this school year will be placed this Sunday (May 14th) at 9pm.  It will be available for pick-up as usual on Thursday at your designated pick-up location.  The next order will be placed on June 4th.  We will not order over Memorial weekend so please plan accordingly.

Remember there is no lower campus pick-up during the summer months.  Lower campus orders will be available at the upper campus unless you notify us via email that you would prefer our Holy Rosary pick-up location.  

Please check the school website for the summer order dates.  Order pick-up will be available during the summer on Wednesdays .   Upper campus pick-up will be after 9am and Holy Rosary will be available after 1pm.   Please note we will avoid ordering over the 4th of July Holiday week. You may contact scrip@loyolacatholicschool.org  with any questions.  Thank you and the Scrip Team wishes all of you a safe and happy summer!

LOYOLAPALOOZA- JULY 29

Preview the bands here!   NEON LIVE   TIME MACHINE
 

HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION NEWS
  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.

***Watch the Facebook group for fun summer Home & School gatherings and ideas!
 
Activities News
SUMMER STRENGTH PROGRAM
Good to Gr8 is the Loyola strength program which will help male and female athletes of any sport maximize their athletic experience.
Good to Gr8 workouts begin May 31 in the Loyola weight room at 6:30 a.m. or 4:00 p.m.

Look for your registration form in the mail.

You can contact Coach Marc Bachman if you would like to know how Good to Gr8 will benefit your child or grandchild.

BOOSTER CLUB INFORMATION
The Loyola Booster Club will have three positions open on the board starting July 1, 2017. We currently have nominations for President and Vice President but are looking for individuals to fill the Secretary and Treasurer position. Meetings are at the Loose Moose, the second Wednesday of the month with the gambling meeting starting at 6pm and regular meeting at 6:15pm. We will be voting new board members on and for officers at the next meeting on June 14 .  

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
           IMPORTANT DATES
5/14 9pm Scrip orders due

5/15 Crusader Golf Classic 

5/15 Lucky 20 Drawing

5/17  7pm  Baccalaureate

5/21  7pm Graduation

5/22 7pm 5-8 grade Pops Concert, Lower Campus Auditorium

5/25  Last day of school 11:55 dismissal for Upper Campus, 12pm dismissal for Lower Campus

7/29 LoyolaPalooza

In this newsletter
Elementary School News
Intermediate School News
Secondary School News
Quick References
ATTENDANCE LINE:
507-386-5312
Preschool News

**There will be no PreK Clubhouse on Wednesday, May 24.**

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
**There will be no Clubhouse on Thursday, May 25th for K-5.**
 
Loyola Enrichment After school Program presents: Summer STREAM Camp
(Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Math)
COST: $ 75 per student (Payment will be billed to Smart Tuition)
WHO: Students going into grades 2, 3, and 4 (need a minimum of 10 students)
WHEN:  June 19-22
TIME: 8:00-11:30am
Click here for more information!


Thank you to the Olseth Family Foundation and the Mankato Area United Way for distributing copies of Shel Silverstein's Where the Sidewalk Ends to our fourth graders on Wednesday.


ONE BRIGHT STAR CHILDREN'S MINI CAMP
Click here for information 

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.
Intermediate News

**There will be no Clubhouse on Thursday, May 25th for K-5.**
 
Loyola Enrichment After school Program presents: Summer STREAM Camp
(Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Math)
COST: $ 75 per student (Payment will be billed to Smart Tuition)
WHO: Students going into grades 5 and 6 (need a minimum of 10 students)
WHEN:  June 26-29
TIME: 8:00-11:30
Click here for more information!
 
8th GRADE CELEBRATION
Thursday, May 25, 2017. Mass begins at 9:30 am at SSPP. An awards presentation, 8th grade picture and and reception for parents and guests
will follow Mass in DeSmet Hall. Click here for more information.

6th/7th GRADE FIELD TRIP-  James J. Hill House & Fort Snelling
 The 6th and 7th Grade went  to the James J. Hill House, Fort Snelling and the State Capitol on Wednesday, May 10.  



BAND & CHOIR POPS CONCERT
Grades 5-8 Pops Concert: Monday, May 22 7pm in the Lower Campus Theatre.  It involves both band and choir students. 
Band Students need to be in the band room for attendance/announcements/warm-up/tuning at 6:30pm. 
Choir Students need to report to the Admin Office next to the main office 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, no t-shirts, no advertising etc).
Attire for the choir is 7/8 wear black pants or skirt. The girls wear a white blouse and the boys wear a black shirt.  Grades 5/6 can wear the same; but the boys get a choice of wearing a white shirt if they want . The girls have a choice of wearing a dress.
Please contact Mr. Kotila or Mrs. Carpenter with questions. 
 
MAY CROWNING 
Part of our Catholic tradition and a custom for the Lower Campus is for the 8th graders to partake in the Mass procession and crowning of our Blessed Mother (May Crowning).  We celebrated May Crowning at an All School Mass on Wednesday, May 10, in the Blessed Theresa of Jesus Gerhardinger Chapel.




THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
is Thursday, May 25!  The Lower Campus will have Mass beginning at 9:30 A.M. to celebrate our 8th graders !  Following Mass, there will be an awards presentation, a picture of the 8th  grade and a reception for everyone to celebrate the 8th g rade and "Fitzgerald"!  Parents may take their students after Mass. Lunch will not be served and all students need to be picked up by noon!  There is no busing at noon.  
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.
Secondary News
GRADUATION PHOTOS
Click here for the graduation photo order form.

GRADUATION DETAILS
An email was sent to all senior parents detailing next week's activities. Click here to review.

Freshmen and Sophomores:  (some of these are available to juniors also) There are some great summer opportunities in the Community Education bulletin.  Classes and experiences this summer are available to your age student in the following areas:  rock climbing, theatre, archery, fencing, acting classes, dog first aid, pottery, clay sculpture, sewing, mural painting, chess tournament, and a 5 day tour of Mankato in Chinese!   Call 387-5501 or go to mankatocer.com to see details and to register.

Sophomores and Juniors:  Rasmussen College offers the opportunity to take a college class online during the month of July through September.  Tuition is free (there is a $150 book fee). Students with a 2.5 or above are eligible.  Call Rasmussen at 625-6556 if you are interested.  You may also talked with Mrs. Kirschner or myself (Ruth Arians) for more information.  Be sure to take care of arrangements by the end of May for this opportunity.

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.