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Greetings,
One week after graduating the 97
th
class from Loyola Catholic School, we say good-bye to our PS-11 students for the 2017-2018 school year and peak ahead to the 2018-2019 school year.
I think it is safe to say this summer will have a little less shuffling going on with our classrooms and school. Two years ago many of you were helping out shuffling many classrooms around with renovations taking place. Last year, we moved an entire building to our current facility. This summer will have a bit of normalcy to it as our movements will be minimal. I am sure many who were involved with those two moves are breathing a sigh of relief. We are, too!
I think 2017-2018 was a learning opportunity for us as we consolidated into one campus. There are many things we will be able to improve upon or even were able to improve during the year. Some things will take some more planning and ultimately some will remain an issue until we have a bit more space in certain areas, including competition spaces and learning spaces for our activities and fine arts. It is our hope we will soon need a few more classrooms for expansion of some of our grades and sizes. We aren't quite there yet, but are working on it!
Unfortunately, we have to say good-bye to some friends and staff members, as we do every year. We are saying good-bye to Mrs. Emily Mack. She is moving with her family to the Quad Cities area. We will be actively seeking a replacement for her, albeit in the third grade for next year because of our numbers and sections. We wish her well in a search for a great school in the Quad Cities.
Ms. Bridget Prehn will be moving on from Loyola and is looking to take the next step in her Spanish and teaching career preparing for Higher Ed. We wish her well and know she will be missed by our high students and staff.
We say good-bye to Mrs. Rhonda Martinka. She is moving up north, to Bemidji specifically and we will miss her at the front door and front lines of our school. Rhonda brought such a welcoming presence to our school and I know many of you were so positively impacted by her. We wish Rhonda and Doug the best up north! The front offices will continue to be staffed by Mrs. Colleen Pankonin and Mrs. Ashley Braulick full-time next year.
I am planning on sending out updates throughout the summer, in hopes of saving this newsletter from getting too lengthy to read. We will have a bunch of stuff happening this summer and we'll keep you up-to-date with all things Loyola so stay tuned!
As always, I want to say thank you to our staff, parents, students, alumni and supporters for a
nother wonderful year of education at Loyola Catholic School. I am very honored to be a part of this school community and am hopeful you all have a blessed and safe summer!
Adam Bemmels
PS-12 Principal
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FALLENSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Loyola Catholic School is pleased to announce a new scholarship opportunity for new Loyola students, or students wishing to return to Loyola after attending another school. The Fallenstein Scholarship Program has been established to provide students who excel academically, are outstanding leaders in their communities and have financial need the opportunity to attend Loyola Catholic School. This scholarship has the potential to cover most or all of the student's tuition needs. Students who receive this scholarship will continue to be sponsored until graduation, provided they meet the scholarship guidelines. These scholarships are limited to new Loyola students. Please pass this information on to friends and family who might be interested. More information and the application can be found here.
LOYOLA SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
The office hours this summer will be from
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Monday
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Friday
and located in the Finance Office Area.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... SPREAD THE MESSAGE
8th grader Hannah Chiet wrote the song Spread the Message and performed it, along with the 7/8 grade choir at the Pops Concert on May 11. We feel that it should be shared with all so it was re-recorded this week. Enjoy!
THANK YOU, SISTER ANITA!
Today we celebrated 10 years of Sister Anita volunteering in our elementary classrooms!
CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2018!
HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS CEREMONY
Last Friday, 7-12 graders gathered for the annual awards ceremony where the following students were honored:
Harvard Book Award: Brayton Matuska.
The Harvard Club of MN teamed with 100 high schools around the state, awards the Harvard Prize Book to a junior who demonstrates excellence in scholarship and high achievement in other non-academic areas.
Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award: Eaden Javens
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution selected one female student who has demonstrated the qualities of Dependability, Service, Leadership and Patriotism during the 2017-18 School year.
Academic Achievements
Honors Students are those who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.67-4.00 throughout their high school career:
Benjamin Cahalan, Nora Coughlan, Shannon Doyle, Sophia Griffiths, Emily Schumacher,
John Torgerson,
Gabrielle Vetter
High Honors Students are those who have maintained a cumulative GPA above 4.00 throughout their four-year high school career.
Elizabeth Benzmiller, Cahlin Clow
Athena Dauffenbach, Tiffany Dinh, Grace Ellingworth, Anita Goharfar, Sarah Haugum,
Eaden Javens, Elizabeth Peller
Athletic Awards
Wendy's Heisman Award: Sidney Botker, Brendan Kane.
This award goes to one junior male/one junior female who have achieved excellence in the areas of scholarship, athletics, and citizenship, while having a strong commitment to their school and community.
AAA Award
:
Molly Hodapp, Brayton Matuska
This award goes to one male and one female. They must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0, participate in a league-sponsored academic, athletic, and fine arts activities and comply with MSHSL code of conduct.
Loyola Sportswoman Award: Eaden Javens
This award goes to one senior female who has earned 4 letters in 2 or more activities. She must represent Loyola well, accept responsibility for her actions and show respect for coaches, officials, fans and administration.
KC Sportsmanship Award: Kaitlyn Frutiger, Hunter Westman
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This award goes to one male and one female, junior or senior, who have participated in 3 activities, outwardly shown respect and have displayed sportsmanship behavior.
Christian Student Participants of the Year
:
Elizabeth Benzmiller, Landon Javens
This award is given to one male and one female who have achieved excellence in activities, have a 3.33+ average and is an active participant in church and community.
2018/19 SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS ARE AVAILABLE
We will have a float once again in a few summer parades. We are looking for donations of candy to throw out to parade-goers. If you would like to donate, please drop off bags of candy (non-meltable; no chocolate, please) in the office. We will be sending out volunteer information for the parades in the coming weeks.
Be sure to follow Rockin' on the Hill on Facebook! Click here! Please share the page with your family and friends!
Please save the date for Rockin' on the Hill! Saturday, July 21.
Neon LIVE takes the stage 5:30-7:30pm and Pop ROCKS, 8-11pm!
Great news! Mankato Brewery will be partnering with us again this year providing a specialty brew just for Rockin' on the Hill! Stay tuned for the flavor reveal!
Mankato's newest food truck, 507 will be joining us at Rockin' on the Hill! Be sure to check out t
heir menu
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Back again by popular demand! Lola's Food Truck!
Also joining us- Grandpa's Food Truck, owned and operated by a Loyola family
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SPRING SPORTS UPDATE
Congratulation to the Following golfers who we named to the Valley Conference All Conference teams:
Noah Roe and Claire Orcutt. Matthew Karst was Honorable Mention. The Section meet is
Friday, May 25th
in New Prague.
Baseball playoff dates are May 24th (Crusaders won vs. MVL)
May 29th,
May 31st,
June 2nd,
June 5th, and
June 7th. Loyola is the #6 seed in the section.
Track and Field have Sections on
June 2nd ant Mankato West, and the state meet is
June 8th and 9th at Hamline.
Boys Lacrosse competes in the playoffs on
Saturday, May 26th at the High Seed.
Girls Lacrosse competes in the playoffs on
Saturday, May 26th at Dakota Meadows at
5PM
Softball concluded their season will a 5-1 loss to Fairmont this past
Tuesday.
TRACK & FIELD
Congratulations to the Boys Track & Field team on winning the Sub-Section title yesterday in St. James.
CONGRATULATIONS JUNIOR HIGH BASEBALL TEAM
Congrats to Coach Carlson and his team on their undefeated season!
LOYOLA SUMMER SPEED AND AGILITY PROGRAM
Who
:
All students entering 7- 12 grade fall 2018
When
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Tuesday and Thursday 9-10am; June 12-Aug 2
Where
:
Loyola Catholic School
Click here for more information
LOYOLA SUMMER SPORTS CAMP GRADES 4-7 JUNE 25-29
Click here for information
LOYOLA GIRLS/BOYS SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP GRADES 2-12 JUNE 11-14
Click here for information
LOYOLA/ST. CLAIR SUMMER FOOTBALL CAMP FOR 7-12 GRADERS
Click
here for information
FREE TENNIS LESSONS
Mankato East/Loyola High School Boy's Tennis Coach Paul Williams is offering 2 free group lessons to boys and girls in grades K-12. You can contact Coach Williams to get signed up:
[email protected]
Lessons will be taught in the months of June, July and August
Be sure to check our
Activities Calendar for upcoming events and activities! Come out and show your Crusader pride!
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Shop the online Spirit Shop! Click
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7/21 Rockin' on the Hill 5pm
8/4 Hoopin' on the Hill
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Be sure to check out all of the summer camp/program options!
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WALK-IN SPORTS PHYSICALS $20
Wednesday, July 25 5-8 p.m. Madison East Center.
Click
here
for information
CINEMARK SUMMER MOVIES Click here for information
ST. CLAIR FIREFLY 5K- JUNE 22 Click here for information
MANKATO AREA YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Click
here
for fall 2018 audition information
SUMMER READING SKILLS PROGRAM K-12
Click
here
for information
GUSTAVUS SUMMER NATURE CAMP FOR 5/6 GRADERS JUNE 20 & 21
Click
here
for information
MSU SUMMER CAMPS
Minnesota State has compiled all of the summer camps being offered by their 37 institutions across 54 campuses statewide that are available to middle and high school students. Camps include a variety of academic and athletic areas. Please click on the link for the complete list of opportunities.
MSU STEM summer day camps happening this summer for students who will be entering 6-9 grade next fall.
Click here for info
SUMMER SWIMMING LESSONS Offered by Grace Hermer, Loyola grad. Click here for information
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