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Hello everyone,
It is no secret that the Loyola community shines in tough times. It is time for our support and strength to come together again.
Ryan Tontz, a third grader in Miss
Katchmark's class, will be having neurosurgery at Boston Children's Hospital next Friday, A
pril 12. Ryan was diagnosed with a brain tumor three years ago and it is now time for a biopsy
to determine treatment. Ryan will be out of school
for the next few weeks and should be able to return to school in early May if everything goes
according to schedule. Please join us in sending our prayers, support and good thoughts to Ryan and his family!
Recently the Minnesota legislature approved the Snow Days "Relief" for its schools that were impacted by the cold and snowy weather from this winter. Many schools have opted to use this one year occurrence to not add any days back in. Some have added days in and now retracted them since the approval. Like other schools, Loyola added two days back in and we are going to keep the one day remaining we added in, April 18th as a school day in our calendar. We feel this is in the best interest of our students and the teaching and learning that takes place at Loyola. Thank you for your patience through this tough winter!
Speaking of weather, next week is Severe Weather Awareness Week. We have scheduled one of our tornado drills, so that each student and all staff knows the procedure in case there is a tornado while school is in session. The safety of our students is of utmost importance, so we take these drills seriously and like to be prepared in case of emergency.
We are once again pleased with the turnouts we had for our enrollment events including two Kindergarten Round-Ups and our High School Information Night. A big thank you to our staff for their commitment to some late evenings as well as our family volunteers and families who attended the events. We hope the events help add to our growth at Loyola and we appreciate your support. For those who attended H.S. Info Night, look for the slideshow that was used to be shared next week.
Have a great weekend!
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PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the number of weather closures this winter, Loyola will make the following calendar adjustments:
Added days:
Tuesday, March 26 ,
Thursday, April 18
District 77's regularly scheduled late starts on April 9th, and May 14th will become full school days. Morning busing will now be available on these days.
LENTEN OUTREACH- DONATION DRIVE- LAST WEEK TO DONATE!
The Loyola community of families, students, faculty and staff are invited to donate items that will be distributed at the free table during PCC. Below is a Wish List for PCC. Items can be donated on Mass days and Fridays during Lent with a final collection date of Friday, April 12. Boxes will be placed outside of the chapel to collect items.
SAVE THE DATE:
Loyola's Student Council will be hosting Mankato Ford Drive 4 UR School on May 4,
9:30am - 2:00pm. This is a great fundraiser for our school, please plan to participate! More info to come!
QUARTER 3 REPORT CARDS
Grades 1-6 report cards were sent home on Thursday- please check folders and backpacks. (Kindergarten students only receive report cards twice a year-watch for a final report card at the end of the school year.)
Grades 7-12 report cards are available on Ed Edge.
LOYOLA ECONOMICS CLASS- SADER NATION
Each year, the Loyola economics class takes on the challenge of running a small business. The Sader Superstore is selling Loyola #sadernation wristbands (that represent the school and the Loyola family), and a variety of food items for the 7-12 students.
If you are interested in purchasing a wristband please complete the order form and return it to your homeroom teacher by Tuesday, April 9th. The order form will also include a survey to see if there is interest in purchasing
Loyola sunglasses
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Thank you for your support - Sader Superstore Team
RE-ENROLLMENT FOR 2019-20
We are getting close to opening online enrollment.
There are a few new items to be aware of:
1.) We are launching a new online enrollment process via
FACTS School Information System. You will receive instructions
next week on how to start the enrollment process. Because the
FACTS enrollment process is online, you will be able to complete
re-enrollment from home. However, we are calling April our
"Re-enrollment Month" and if you would like to stop in for re-enrollment help, staff will be available after school hours to help
with the enrollment process on Mondays, Tuesdays, and
Wednesdays until 6:30pm throughout the month of April,
excluding Monday, April 22 (Easter break).
Be sure to enroll by May 31 to take advantage of the early registration discounts:
1 installment plan receive 5% discount
2 installment plan receive 3% discount
10 installment plan receive 2% discount
2.) A new billing system within FACTS, to set up your payment plans, will seamlessly be part of the online enrollment via FACTS. You may choose from three payment plans:
1 installment due May 1st or 15th
2 installments due May and October
10 monthly installments due May through February
3.) We have an updated
Tuition Policy,
which you will virtually sign, during the FACTS online enrollment process.
If you have any questions, please contact Angela Casteel
2019/20 TUITION ASSISTANCE
We are excited to roll out our new Financial Aid application platform called FACTS Grant & Aid. We know you understand the value of a Loyola education and that as a part of the Loyola family, we know that you are making financial sacrifices to educate your children in the atmosphere and tradition Loyola provides. Thank you! Loyola Catholic School is able to provide tuition assistance to K-12 families who provide documentation of their financial need, via FACTS Grant & Aid. By offering tuition assistance, Catholic education becomes affordable for more families who desire a partnership with us.To start the financial aid process for 2019/20, click
here
SEEDS OF FAITH
The Seeds of Faith applications are available in the Finance Office. Seeds of Faith is financial assistance for need-based families. Seeds of Faith, a Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota has $134,400 to award for 2019-2020 school year. Last year they were able to help over 229 families with tuition assistance in Minnesota. You do not need to be Catholic to apply for this.
SUMMER LEAP CATALOG- summer camps and classes at Loyola, preschool-12!
SCRIP NEWS
We are looking for a new volunteer to take over the scrip program for the 2019-2020 school year. The SCRIP program runs solely on the help of volunteers and we would love to see this program continue! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact
scrip@loyolacatholicschool.org or call Angela Casteel: 507-388-0615
The SCRIP order dates for the next year have been updated on the Loyola website- click here for a complete list.
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Advancement Department News
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LUCKY 20 RAFFLE IS HERE!
Loyola's one and only annual raffle!
With your help, we have an opportunity to raise $80,000 for our school.
Questions? Contact Ginger Leiferman 507-386-5381
CRUSADER GOLF CLASSIC- REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
SAVE THE DATE- ROCKIN' ON THE HILL 2019! 
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Athletics/Activities/Clubs News
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STATE SCIENCE FAIR
The following Loyola students earned awards at the State Science and Engineering Fair last weekend:
Regan Oian Vust received The Seagate Emerging Scientist Award, the Broadcom Masters Rising Star Award and the Silver Medal Grand Award.
Emily Coudron received the 3M Most Innovative Middle School Project Award of $500.00 and the Bronze Medal Grand Award.
NEW YORK BAND/CHOIR TRIP RECAP BY SENIOR ANNE WOOD
From March 21st through March 26th, the Loyola Concert Band and Choir went on tour in New York City, New York. My name is Anne Wood and I am a senior. I play the 4-key euphonium in the band and I just recently have become an alto in the choir. The New York trip was unique and inspiring in so many ways.
The band and choir performed first at the Children's Hospital in Harlem. Not only were we able to share the songs we had worked so hard on, the young people there found so much joy in our music. They sang along with us and even danced! It was such an awesome feeling to know that we had made their day special.
We also had the opportunity to play at a Catholic school in Harlem. The students there ranged from elementary to middle school. The teachers reported that they had never been so quiet! They were so polite and respectful, but they were also so inquisitive about our lives. The coolest part was their willingness to ask questions about us and their openness in sharing about their own vastly different lives. But even though we live differently, we are alike in so many ways.
Our stops in New York City included the Rockefeller Center, Chinatown, Little Italy, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We also experienced music and art at the Mama Foundation, the New York Philharmonic performance, and at the Broadway musical
Phantom of the Opera
. Many students, including myself, stepped out of their comfort zone and enjoyed new foods like squid, veal, or chicken-and-waffles. The New York Philharmonic was so enrapturing, and their orchestra was so balanced. They had such a beautiful sound and their performance was one of my highlights on the trip. The Mama Foundation was also incredible. It is dedicated to teaching young people the art of gospel music, and the culture and history that coincide. The young people there were so talented, and they made us feel welcome.
Exploring New York was so incredible. Around every corner there was a new mural or art installation. People passed you on the street speaking in different languages, and wearing unique clothing. The culture there is so rich. For example, on Sunday morning we attended mass in Harlem, and the service was different from anything in the Mankato area. A gospel choir praised the Lord and the audience clapped along. It was a joyous mass.
The trip to New York was amazing in so many ways. It exposed the students of Loyola Catholic School to new cultures, new expressions of emotion through music and art, and new experiences. Each student that visited New York will tell you that they were impacted by what they found there, and I personally can't wait to visit again.
Be sure to check our
Activities Calendar
for upcoming events and activities! Come out and show your Crusader pride!
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