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Greetings,
I want to express a big thank you to many in our school community who participated in Top 20 training led by Tom Cody. Thursday featured multiple sessions and Friday morning was spent working with our entire staff. I am so proud to say that many of our senior students not only attended both student sessions but were also very engaged and showed their commitment to leading our school culture forward in a very positive direction. While we are very proud and committed to providing an education of excellence, we are also seeking strategic ways to combat a societal culture that is trying very hard to tear apart our spiritual and social/emotional fabric. We will not let this happen and will strive to send our students outside of the walls of Loyola to help lead the charge for cultural and spiritual shift. We have a real battle on our hands and am confident that many of our students are up to the challenge. Thank you for your support in this endeavor and we look forward to working with you to make a better today and tomorrow.
Next Tuesday, November 6th our 7th-12th grade students will be a part of an assembly led by Thad Shunkwiler. Thad is an assistant professor at MSU and will be bringing some of his students. The topic will be on vaping. 7th and 8th graders will have their own presentation catered to their age, while the 9th-12 grade will have their own as well. The presentations are framed to be interactive and engaging. Vaping has become an epidemic among many schools and in today's culture in general. We are confident by having our students hear from Thad that we can take steps to help Loyola be chemical free. The entire SSND property is chemical free and we will work very hard to keep our environment, as well as our students safe.
Over MEA we were fortunate to have the Blue Earth STS crew led by Eric Olson provide 22 people and 176 hours of labor. Much cleaning was done as well as painting the theater floor at Fitz. Thank you Eric for your good work and leadership!
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" takes place next week and weekend at Ftiz on that newly painted floor. Make sure to take in a show or more and support our students and staff for their hard work. Tickets are available in the school office or at the door.
All the best to our boys cross country team Saturday at state! Your pursuit of excellence and giving your best everyday is truly inspirational.
Sincerely,
Adam Bemmels,
PS-12 Principal
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This week, we started our Top 20 Training initiative with our 7-12 students. Top 20 Training's goal is to introduce concepts and strategies to help bring out the best in students, teachers, families and communities. Topics such as challenging oneself to stay "above the line" and making the choice to "keep your day" were among the favorites. Loyola staff will spend Friday morning exploring more of Top 20 Training.
Friday, 11/9 will be p
izza,
salad,
green beans,
fruit,
milk.
Thursday, November 15 and Tuesday, November 20
- K-6 conferences: 3:30 - 7:30pm in your child's classroom. Click here to choose a time.
- 7-12 conferences: 3:30-7:30pm; open house format in classrooms
- Mrs. Arians will be presenting on the topic "How To Get the Best Financial Deal for College" on Thursday, November 15 at 5:30pm in the cafeteria. All parents and students are invited. She will also be meeting with sophomores and their parents at 7:00pm in the cafeteria to review PreACT results.
- Report cards: Grade 1-6 report cards will be sent home with students on November 7. First quarter grades for 7-12 will be posted on Ed Edge on November 7.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: VOLUNTEER MEETING 11/15 6:30pm
Loyola and Catholic United Financial are coming together to provide a volunteer support group to assist the school with activities that will financially benefit Loyola. A meeting will be held November 15th, 6:30 p.m. at Rusmussen College
(Madison East Mall, 1400 Madison Ave.) to start this School Volunteer Team. This is a great opportunity for our school, and would encourage anyone interested in being involved or finding out more to attend. If you are interested, but either cannot attend the meeting or just want to get more information, contact our local representative, and fellow Loyola parent, Mike Matuska at (507) 345-1324.
MEMORIAL MASS- 11/28 1pm
This year we are reintroducing the tradition of memorializing friends and family who have passed away.
If you would like a loved one to be remembered, please let us know. We will light a candle for each of the departed, and you may carry this candle into Mass and place it near the altar. If you are unable to attend but wish to memorialize a loved one, please let us know and a student will process in with the candle on your behalf.
Loyola's Memorial Mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28 in our school Chapel. A reception will follow Mass.
Please RSVP to Sister Mary Beth Schraml with your loved one's first and last name so that we may recognize them during this special time:
[email protected]
or 507-388-0618.
CONGRATULATIONS, PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST WINNERS:
Traditional:
1st: Joe Kollasch
2nd Mitchell Buboltz
Animals: 1st: Rachel Chiet 2nd: Mason Stoffel & Chloe Michels (tie)
Movie/Book: 1st: Eli Blace 2nd: Sofia Rossler
Mini: 1st: Grace Stoffel 2nd: Quinn Kelly
Sports: 1st: Teigyn Moore 2nd: Anders Winch
Misc: Isaac Coudron 2nd: Hanna Odegard
Thank you to all grade 5-8 participants!
WEATHER RELATED SCHOOL CLOSING POLICY
Reminder: we follow District 77's decisions on school closings related to weather. Please be sure to pay attention to local media outlets for closing information. The District 77 letter can be found
here.
Be an ambassador for America and become a Host Family for a student from Buenos Aires, Argentina! Becoming a Host Family is easy, rewarding, and builds life-long friendships with folks all around the world. All you need to do is keep being a typical American family and provide room, board, and transportation to and from Loyola Catholic School (you'll receive a stipend to help offset costs). Students will be in Mankato from January 6 - February 9, 2019, and want to experience America and improve their English. For more information on hosting, please contact Julienne Antes at 507-304-2143 or
[email protected].
A video message from the students:
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Advancement Department News
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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.
Invitations have been sent! Seating is limited, so please send in your reply in a timely manner. We would love to see you at Wired to the Heart!
NEW THIS YEAR!
New Silent Auction Process
The silent auction will be open to attendees and non-attendees alike.
Online bidding will open on Wednesday, November 14, 2018
at 12:00pm through this website.
Auction ends Friday, November 16, 2018 at 8:00pm.
Winners, not in attendance, must be able to pick up packages at Loyola Catholic School.
Must be 18 years or older to participate.
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SPEECH
There will be a Speech meeting Tuesday, November 6 at 6pm in the library. This meeting is for all current members and their parents.
This meeting is also for all new 6th graders-12th graders who are interested in learning about Loyola Speech.
Questions? email Mrs. Zwaschka-
tzwaschka@loyolacatholicschool.org
CROSS COUNTRY
Cross Country Pep fest: GOOD LUCK AT STATE- Saturday, 1pm at St. Olaf.
ST. CLAIR-LOYOLA SPARTANS
In case you missed it: Click
here to listen to John Millea of the Minnesota State High School League's
recap of what he calls an "incredible" experience while covering last Saturday's Spartan football game.
7th GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH
Loyola is looking for a 7th grade GIRLS basketball coach for this season.
Please contact John Landkamer for more information.
WINTER SPORTS MEETINGS- MARK YOUR CALENDARS
6th-12th Boys Basketball: November 12th at 5:30PM in the Loyola gym
6th-8th grade Girls Basketball:
November 7th at 5:30PM
the Upper Commons
9-12th grade Girls Basketball:
November 5th at 7PM at Nicollet in the theater
BETHANY BOYS & GIRLS K-4 BASKETBALL CAMP
November 4 2-5pm
Click here for more information/registration form
Be sure to check our
Activities Calendar
for upcoming events and activities! Come out and show your Crusader pride!
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TRUNK OR TREAT
THANK YOU to the Home and School Association for another wonderful Trunk or Treat event!
Click
here for the H&S informational flyer
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BOOK: Caps for Sale
