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Staffing updates:
Please welcome  Maggie Chouanard  as our new second grade teac her.

I recently graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter with a b achelor's degree in elementary education. At Gustavus I was involved in choir and Colleges Against Cancer. In my free time I enjoy reading, playing volleyba ll, and spending time wit h my family. I grew up in St. Peter where I attended John Ireland Catholic School. I enjoyed my Catholic education and am very excited that I am teaching second  grade at Loyola!


Please also welcome Alex Nuy and Jake Kelcher to Loyola, they will be teaching  Secondary Theology and Social Studies, and Amy Woloszyn, our new Clubhouse K-6 Leader. Watch  for their bios- coming soon!

Enrollment update:
We are excited to welcome 93 new-to-Loyola PS-12 students this year! 43 of those students are grade 1-12 transfer students from other schools; 20 in 1-6 grades, 23 in grades 7-12. We  welcome them to the Loyola family and look forward to seeing them on the Hill this fall.
We continue to receive phone calls inquiring about Loyola so our numbers very well could continue to climb by the time school starts. If you still need to complete your enrollment, please call Angela Casteel- 507-388-0615.

Help wanted:
PS Clubhouse Aide  2:30 - 6:00pm (end time will vary depending on number of students remaining). This job can be shared with multiple people. If you are interested, contact Angela Casteel, 507-388-0615.

School supply lists:


K-12 Back to School Kick-off: 
Thursday August 23 5:30-7:30pm 
*K-6 teacher meetings in classrooms,  choose a session: 5:45pm or 6:45pm

*7th grade/New 8-12 student orientation in the upstairs Commons. ALL 7th graders and parents are encouraged to attend as well as all new 8-12 graders and parents. Choose one session: 5:45pm or 6:45pm

*7-12 laptop pick up in the Technology department - a parent and student need to sign the technology agreement form before being assigned a laptop

*9-12 drop/add classes with Mrs. Kirschner 

*College Night 6:30pm seniors, 7:15pm juniors in the cafeteria

*Used uniform sale and Spirit Shop in the Sohler Commons

*A sloppy joe fundraiser dinner will be available with all proceeds going to 
the Loyola Band/Choir trip - on the front lawn

*Inflatable Obstacle Course- on the front lawn

*Activity Passes, SCRIP information, Booster Club  and more...

Start day reminders:
1-12 First Day of School: Tuesday, August 28

Kindergarten last name A-L first day: Wednesday, August 29

Kindergarten last name M-Z first day: Thursday, August 30

All kindergarteners together: Friday, August 31

Preschool Hello Days: (parents attend as well as preschoolers)
Tuesday 9/4 8:30-9:30 Hello Day for the 2 day AM class
Wednesday 9/5 8:30-9:30 Hello Day for the 3 day AM class
Wednesday 9/5 10:30-11:30 Hello Day for the 5 day AM class
Wednesday 9/5 12:30-1:30 Hello Day for the 5 day PreK class

Drop off and pick up procedure:
We will follow the same procedure as last year- drop off/pick up will be in front of the door by the playground.


Activities update:
Spartan Football web store:
Go to  www.unitedteamelite.com click on Team Stores, use SFB2018 code. Orders are due August 20.


 We are looking forward to seeing everyone next Thursday evening!

Adam Bemmels
Loyola Catholic School Principal 

Mission Statement 
By teaching and modeling Gospel values, Loyola Catholic School is a dynamic, nurturing community which successfully educates students to be critical thinkers, moral decision-makers and contributors to our church and world.