Let Your Light Shine!
I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but have the light of life.
-John 8:12
May Crowning Prayer Service led by the Sixth Graders
May 3, 2019

Spring Program - Our Spring Program is NEXT week on Thursday (May 9th) beginning at 6:00 PM in the church. This program will feature the talents of all students in preschool through sixth grade led by Ms. Heather! There will also be a few special songs from the JI Band and Ms. Hamvas!

There will be refreshments in the Social Hall after the program. All are invited! Thanks to the third graders and their families for helping with this reception. Special thanks to Brenda McHugh for taking the lead!

Students should wear their Sunday best for the program - no jeans. Students should be in their rooms by 5:45 PM. Band members should be here by 5:30 to warm up, but please check in with classroom teacher before going to the band room.

If your child would like to play something for the prelude, please let Miss Heather know, asap heather.gilbertson@johnirelandschool.org .

NO SCHOOL at JI on Friday, May 10th

Last Call - Financial Aid Applications were due in TADS by April 23rd. However, the time has been extended, you now have until May 10th to completed these applications. You must have completed applications in order to be considered for financial aid/scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will receive notification the week of May 20th.

FAST Assessments - Students are completing these and the results will be sent home in the Friday Folders on May 17th. We are so proud of our students!

Field Trip to Le Center - The students have been invited to daily Mass in Le Center on Thursday, May 9th. Mass begins at 9:00 AM. The students will be taking a bus. There is no cost for the field trip thanks to a generous donor and former JI Family!

Exploring Band! - All third graders and non band members in grades 4-5 are invited to a special band time to explore a variety of instruments on Tuesday, May 14th from 8-8:30 AM in the band room. Ms Hamvas and some special guests will lead this exploration time. It is a great chance to see what band is like and what instrument you might want to learn how to play next year.


Blessings to you!
Colleen Wenner
Second Graders' field trip to the Cox House
CF Fun Run!

We raised $306 for CF!
Thanks to all who supported this event!

ONLY A FEW MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!

Call NOW to help with the most fun event of the year, John Ireland’s Field Day, Friday, May 24th (operators are standing by to take your call). Don’t let this great opportunity pass you by!! ONLY 14 lucky parents will get the chance to help with this super event, The Amazing Race Travels The World. Don’t hesitate, call now, that’s (507) 931-2810 and be one of the few who get to be part of the action. But wait, wait, there’s more! Show up for the fun and informative instructional parent meeting at 11:00 and then meet your child(ren) for the SPECIAL Field Day Lunch.
ABC Countdown!

G - GREEN
H - Hat
Sign up for VBS Today!

Sign your children up for the best week of the summer. Kids ages 3 - 5th Grade (entering in the fall) can enjoy 4 evenings of fun, singing, and learning about how life is wild but God is good.
(3 year olds must be potty trained)

When: July 29 - August 1
Time: 6:00-8:30 pm
Where: Church of St. Peter
The next order will be THURSDAY, May 9th at 10:30 AM.

We have a few random cards in the school office - $25 Starbucks card and a $100 Scheels card. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing them.

You can always shop online and order 'Scrip Now ' just use the "Shop Online" link.
May Happenings
  • First Communion - Sunday, May 5th 10:00 AM
  • Field trip to Le Center for Daily Mass - Thursday, May 9th
  • Spring Program - Thursday, May 9th 6:00 PM
  • NO SCHOOL - Friday, May 10th
  • Early Release - Friday, May 17th 12:50 PM
  • Field Day - The Amazing Race - Friday, May 24th in the afternoon
  • No School - Monday, May 27th
  • Fifth Grade Field Trip - Tuesday, May 28th
  • Kindergarten and Sixth Grade Fishing - Tuesday, May 28th afternoon
  • Awards Presentation - Wednesday, May 29th 8:15 AM
  • Sixth Grade Graduation - Wednesday, May 29th 6:30 PM
  • Last Day of School, Picnic Lunch (Bring your own lunch) - Thursday, May 30th
Please help spread the word!
Registration is NOW OPEN
for Preschool through Sixth Grade!
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John Ireland School is a Catholic community welcoming students of all faiths, devoted to Gospel Values, Academic Excellence, and Christian Service.

Little Angels is a ministry of John Ireland School. We are a preschool and pre-K program focused on faith and service which nurtures the whole child embracing individual talents and abilities in a welcoming, caring, and safe environment.