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Staffing updates:
Special ed teacher Becky Splett is retiring, and ISD 77 has assigned us a new teacher, Lisa Taylor.
Laura Katchmark will be our
new 3rd grade teacher. Ms. Katchmark is a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College, and holds
a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a minor in studio arts. She student taught with Loyola third grade teacher Shannon Campbell last year, and we are happy to welcome her back to Loyola!
Josh Lee will be our
new PE/Heath teacher. Mr. Lee holds a bachelor of arts degree in heath and physical education with a minor in coaching from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. He also holds a master's of science degree in sports management and sports administration from Liberty University. He has several years of teaching experience, and he will be a great addition to the Loyola family!
Board of Trustees update:
We are excited to announce that Susan Peller and Craig Theuninck
have been approved by the Loyola Board of Trustees to fill the two vacant spots on our Board.
Susan has served on our Advancement Committee and Craig served on the Facilities Committee. We are looking forward to them bringing their skills to our Board of Trustees.
We thank Beth Johnson and Pat McDermott for their years of service to the Loyola Board of Trustees.
Summer Parades:
Participation in local summer parades is a great opportunity for Loyola to gain visibility in the Mankato area.
Thank you to those who participated in the North Mankato Fun Days Parade! We have two more parades coming up:
Eagle Lake Tator Days -
July 21, and
Madison Lake Paddlefish Days -
July 28.
If you are interested in walking in these parades, please contact Trudi Clements-
[email protected]
or
507-388-0606.
We are still looking for candy donations for the parades! Donations can be dropped off in the school office, 8-2pm Monday-Friday.
VIRTUS training:
The next training for volunteers, coaches and staff is Monday August 13 at 1:00 pm at Loyola.
Staff is required to renew Virtus every five years. Volunteers are required to renew Virtus every seven years. Click
here
for registration information.
Clubhouse Afterschool Care:
There is still room in K-6 Clubhouse, and limited space in Preschool Plus (
11:00 - 2:45 pm) and Preschool Clubhouse Aftercare (
2:45 - 6:00 pm)
Link to online signup
Summer Scrip Schedule:
Order date (by 9pm) Pick up date (Loyola office hours are 8am-2pm)
July 22nd Thursday, July 26th
August 5th Thursday, August 9th
August 19th Thursday, August 23rd
Athletics Update:
Fall sports begin on
August 13th. There will be a meeting for all parents and students that will have a student participate in an activity next year on
Wednesday, August 8th at 6PM in the Loyola gym. All of our fall coaches will also be there to give out information for the upcoming season. Just a reminder that a sports physical is required every three years for participation. A 2018-19 eligibility and health questionnaire form is also required before practice begins. Please turn them in or scan them to
[email protected]
Upcoming Events:
Attention Preschool/PreK/Kindergarten Families!
We are hosting our 3nd Annual Preschool/PreK/Kindergarten
Family Fun Night on
Wednesday, July 18 6:30-7:30pm on the Hill. Come and enjoy the company of other Loyola families! Bounce house, ice cream treats and face painting, too! Invite your preschool/kindergarten age friends and neighbors so they can come up and see what we are all about.
Rockin' on the Hill- July 21 gates open at 5pm
Mankato's premier outdoor music fest is held annually the third Saturday in July on Good Counsel Hill. Neon- LIVE will start us off at 5:30 and Pop ROCKS takes the stage at 7:30pm. The event features food trucks, spirits, pull tabs, traveling boutiques and more! Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Check us out on Facebook. Good food, great music, great atmosphere . . . all while enjoying a picture-perfect Minnesota summer night. Purchase tickets
here!
We are still in need of VOLUNTEERS for this event! Click
here for details.
Hoopin' on the Hill
Be sure to mark your calendars for Hoopin' on the Hill on Saturday, August 4. Watch their
Facebook page for updates!
Mark Your Calendars:
We are in the process of firming up many details for the start of the school year so watch for more information! Please save the date for these events:
*The Fall Athletics meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 6pm
*Catholic United School/Loyola Home & School Volunteer Meeting (rescheduled from spring) Wednesday, August 8 6:30pm We will be meeting to discuss ways to engage our school community in supporting the needs of Loyola.
*K-12 Back to School Kick-off: Thursday August 23 5:30-7:30pm
*First Day of School/Day One Celebration: Tuesday, August 28
As always, please contact me if you have any questions!
Adam Bemmels
Loyola Catholic School Principal
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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.
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