October 5,  2018
                                                                                                           
Principal's Message

Greetings,

It's been a busy week with many Homecoming festivities- from dress up days to to decorated hallways to coronation to today's parade... we covered a lot this week and it's always great to see the Loyola spirit shine through! Enjoy the pictures from the week. We hope to see everyone this evening at the carnival, 4-6pm, and football game at 7pm.

 

 
 

 



Blessings,

Adam Bemmels,  PS-12 Principal
All School News

NO MORNING BUSING- OCTOBER 9

HELP WANTED
Loyola is looking for on-call receptionists-$10/hr Skills needed: fun, energetic, organized, proper business phone etiquette, able to transfer calls, greet guests, and help guide people/students to their destination.If you are interested, please contact Angela Casteel at  acasteel@loyolacatholicschool.org

LIFETOUCH PICTURE RETAKES
Tuesday, October 23. Loyola's picture day ID: MI618166Y1

7-12 NEW FAMILY CHECK-IN NIGHT MONDAY, 10/22
New 7-12 families- we invite you to come and meet with teachers and administration to "check-in" to see how the school year is going. This is an informal evening that will include short sessions with teachers, Q&A, etc. Please mark your calendars! More details to come...


2018 HOMECOMING 
Congratulations to Loyola's 2018 Queen and King: Grace Dehen and Brendan Kane

JOIN US TONIGHT:
Carnival: 4-6pm
Football Game: 7pm kick-off vs. Medford
     Kindergarteners and seniors will sing the national anthem 
     
ATTENTION ALUMNI: Please join Loyola's new Department of Development for an all-class reunion before this year's Homecoming football game. Beverages and light fare will be provided at no charge to alumni. Come meet your old friends and have a drink on us.
Where: Sohler Commons Loyola Catholic School
When: 4:30-7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 5

Advancement Department News
SCHOLA HALL OF FAME- 10/8


WIRED TO THE HEART


SAVE THE DATE
Friday, November 16, 2018
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Student Union Ballroom

Wired to the Heart is an annual fundraising gala supporting Loyola's curriculum and providing customized tools to enhance individualized education. School and community members as well as local business leaders enjoy an elegant evening of fine dining, great company and fabulous live and silent auctions.



Activities News
ALL students wearing blue/gold will get in free to the Oct 6 Girls Soccer vs Jordan game, 11AM at Loyola.

BOYS BASKETBALL ONLINE ORDERING
The store will be open through October 10 and items should be delivered within a month, which is in time for the start of the season.  Please feel free to pass the link along to any family and friends!  https://www.bsnteamsports.com/v3/shop/team_shop/MLMBB18


MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 11/8-11/10: 7pm
Sunday, 11/11: 2pm
in the Fitzgerald auditorium

3-8 GRADE BASKETBALL
There will be a youth basketball meeting for parents of 3rd-8th graders on Wednesday, October 10 at 5:15pm in the upstairs commons at Loyola.


  Be sure to check our  Activities Calendar  for upcoming events and activities! Come out and show your Crusader pride!
COMMUNITY NEWS
SSND CRAFT FAIR & GARAGE SALE
Join the School Sisters of Notre Dame for their 43rd Annual Craft Fair & Garage Sale! This event will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. on October 13, 2018. More than 30 booths will be selling items handmade by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Giveaways are awarded throughout the day. Enjoy a hot beef lunch served by the Catholic Order of Foresters. Top off the day with a delicious piece of apple pie and cinnamon ice cream! If you have any questions please contact Sister Monica Wagner at 507-389-4231 or  [email protected]. To learn more:  www.ssndcp.org/craft-fair
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507-386-5312
PRESCHOOL/PReK NEWS
A VISIT FROM THE HOMECOMING COURT!
 


UPCOMING EVENTS:
GRANDPARENTS DAY
Thursday, October 11 9:30am  for Preschool 2 day morning class
Friday, October 12 9:30am for Preschool 3 day morning and 5 day morning class

Elementary K-6  News
SUMMER CLUBHOUSE
We are exploring the possibility of offering summer child care starting the summer of 2019. If you are interested in summer care at Loyola, please  click here and take a minute to complete the survey.  Thank you!

K-2 STUDENTS: FALL BOOK CLUB WITH MRS. ODEGARD

BOOK: Caps f or Sale
WHEN: 2 sessions- choose one: 11/13 or 12/3
TIME: 2:45 -4:30pm
WHERE: Second floo r  commons
COST: $10, billed to Smart Tuition
Click  here for the flyer
 



K-5 STUDENTS: HOLIDAY CRAFTS WITH MRS. ODEGARD


WHEN: 10/30, 11/20, 12/17
TIME: 2:45-4:30pm
WHERE: Second floor commons
COST: $10 per session, billed to Smart Tuition
Click  here  for the flyer



Secondary 7-12  News

Ninth grade physical science: using dry ice to explore and have fun with phase changes. 

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
The Key Club and Builder's Clubs of Loyola are sponsoring a cheer station for the Mankato Marathon on October 21.  We are looking for Volunteers to help at the station from 8:00 - 2:00. We would love to see Loyola students, families and alumni join us.  Our station will be located near the barn play area.

Loyola's night to volunteer for the Kiwanis Holiday Lights is Saturday Dec. 22nd.  If you are interested in working a shift contact Sue Goebel ( [email protected] )  Families are welcome but volunteers must be 16 to work the night shift. We are also looking for volunteers of any age to help set up and take down the displays.  Weekend shifts will be available in October and November for set up and after New Years for take down.   If your family has a Saturday or Sunday they would be available contact Sue Goebel before Oct. 19.

JUNIOR RETREAT
The Junior Class will be again attending their Junior Retreat at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Nov. 14-16.  We are in need of 3-4 Junior Parents to help chaperone. If you are interested contact Sue Goebel ( [email protected])  More information will be emailed to Junior parents next week.

FROM RUTH ARIANS:
Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: Community Services is offering a ZAP the ACT Seminar on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9am-3pm at East HS for $95.  If you are interested, more information and registration is available at www.mankatocer.com

Juniors and Seniors: The St. Mary's rep will be visiting this week.

Juniors and Seniors: The National College Fair will be held at the Mpls Convention Center on Oct. 24 (9-noon and 5-8pm) and Oct. 25 (9-noon). The week of MEA the newspaper listing the names of colleges attending will be delivered to Loyola. If you are planning to attend, call the school office well in advance of the event. Pre-register at www.gotocollegefairs.com  The evening session in particular offers many free sessions for parents on such topics as Financial Aid 101, A Guide to the Selective College Process, Community & Technical College Options, College Readiness & the ACT,  How to Write a Successful College Essay, etc.

Seniors:  Oct. 22-26 the application fee will be waived for the 4 year state universities and the 2 yr state colleges in the MN State system.  This is the ideal time to send off your app to MSU, Mankato, Winona State, Bemidji State, Southwest MN State, St. Cloud State, Metropolitan State, or MSU, Moorhead. Also, remember that the 2 year colleges are approximately $3000. less expensive per year so you may want to apply to South Central College, RCTC (Rochester Community and Technical), etc. as they also will be waiving the application fee those days.  Use the promo code CKM2018 if prompted to do so.  There is a universal application for all MNState schools at http://www.minnstate.edu/admissions/application.htm

High School Girls:  SDSU is offering a one day STEM workshop with many hands on activities for $25 on Sat., Nov. 3rd, which includes lunch and a T shirt. If interested, register online at: https://www.sdstate.edu/jerome-j-lohr-engineering/ready-set-go
HOME & SCHOOL NEWS




It's time again for the Loyola Home and School Parent Association Homecoming Carnival. October 5th, 2018 from 4pm-6pm. This year we have:

  *Tattoo Station
*Spirit Hair Station  *Face Painting Station  *Grand Prize Game
*Sucker Tree  *Bottle Ring Toss  *Football Toss
*Cornhole Tournament - 4 pm
*Hoola Hoop Contest - 4:30 pm
*Twister - 5 pm
*Brain Freeze Contest - 5:30 pm

Click  here for the H&S informational flyer
SPIRIT SHOP NEWS

USED UNIFORMS
Used uniforms are available (while supplies last) for purchase on the shelves outside of the chapel. Fill a bag for $5 (bags provided) and give your money to Ashley Braulick at the front desk. 

Shop the online Spirit Shop! Click  here

Be sure to  follow the Spirit Shop on Facebook for updates!

Questions? e mail the Spirit Shop
BOOSTER CLUB NEWS
COUPON BOOK SALE
Loyola is once again participating in the coupon book sale for the Booster Club to help offset the costs of Loyola student activities and athletics. ALL students should have their books- ASK your child about them. Many times they get left in  backpacks and lockers. Thank you for your help with this sale!
Mark Your Calendars
 
Elementary Mass: 1pm  Wednesdays 
Secondary Mass: 10:40am Wednesdays
unless otherwise noted.
Parents are always welcome to join us for Mass. Please check in at the Reception desk.

The  first Friday of every month is K-12 Spirit Day.
K-6 students may be out of uniform if they are wearing spirit wear. 

Please be sure you are checking the
Community Calendar  for all upcoming events!