Marathon 2018 - Let Your Light Shine!
I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but have the light of life.
-John 8:12
Mixed Up Lunch and Crazy Hair/Hat Day on Wednesday
October 5, 2018

Moving into the Fall Season -The weather is getting colder. Please help your children remember to dress in layers. The mornings can be very chilly, and afternoons can warm up nicely this time of year. It is also a good time to check out your winter wear - Does it still fit? Can you find it? Have your children outgrown it but it is still in good condition, please consider donating it?

Marathon - This Sunday our day begins with Mass at 10:00 AM. Then, we will meet in the Social Hall at 11:15 for a few instructions before heading out on our biking and walking routes. We will all meet back in the Social Hall around 12:15 for lunch. Please use the Church entrance. If students are younger than 3rd grade and want to bike, they MUST have a parent, grandparent, or another adult riding with them. All bikers will need helmets. Thanks to the KCs and second grade families for hosting our special day!

Reminder - No School on Monday, October 8th. This is for JI and LA only. Our teachers will be attending a special faith formation day with the rest of the teachers in the Diocese of New Ulm.

Change to Schedule - School Mass will be on Friday, October 26th at 8:15 AM instead of Thursday, October 25th. Father Todd has a conflict on Thursday. The fourth graders are helping with this Mass.

Breakfast with Santa - This is the one and only fund-raiser for our Little Angels Families. I am looking for a few people to take the lead and form a planning team for this event. The event will be held on Saturday, December 1st. All families will be needed to help with this event, but at this time we need about 4-6 people to get things started. Please email me if you would like to be a part of this team!


Blessings to you!
Colleen Wenner
Second Graders shared a story about St. Francis of Assisi.

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Wednesday, October 10th

If interested, meet Mrs. Wavrin at the tennis courts at Veteran's Park along North 5th Street at 7:30 AM.
Preschoolers made colorful self portraits on the sidewalk this week.
3rd Annual
Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 27th

School Parking Lot
5:30-7 PM

Grades 3-6 had Bike Trials on Wednesday and the younger students cheered them on!
October Happenings
  • Marathon - Sunday, October 7th
  • No School on Monday, October 8th
  • Marathon 'Monday' - Tuesday, October 9th
  • JIPAC Meeting - Tuesday, October 9th at 7:00 PM
  • Bike/Walk to School - Wednesday, October 10th
  • First Reconciliation Centers for Second Grade Families - Wed., October 10th 6:30 PM
  • Parents' Fun Night - Saturday, October 13th
  • Marathon Monday - October 15th
  • Early Release Day - Wednesday, October 17th 12:50 PM
  • Picture Retake Day - Wednesday, October 17th
  • No School - October 18th and 19th
  • October Birthday Lunch - Wednesday, October 24th
  • School Mass on Friday, October 26th (instead of Thursday, October 25th)
  • Trunk or Treat - Saturday, October 27th
Don't forget about our scrip program!

There are some on-hand gift cards available in the school office - Family Fresh, Kwik Trip, Target, Shopko, and SuperAmerica. There are MANY options online. It is not too early to start shopping for Christmas.
Please place your order before 11:00 AM on Friday, and your cards will be ready for pick up on Tuesday or Wednesday of the following week.

Rebates earned go toward your fund-raising obligation.
Quick Links to the Class Pages

John Ireland School is a Catholic community welcoming students of all faiths, devoted to Gospel Values, Academic Excellence, and Christian Service.

Little Angels is a ministry of John Ireland School. We are a preschool and pre-K program focused on faith and service which nurtures the whole child embracing individual talents and abilities in a welcoming, caring, and safe environment.