March 22, 2019
                                                                                                           
Principal's Message
Hello everyone,

Many of you have been asking about our re-enrollment timeline. Please see an update in this newsletter regarding our timelines. We thank you for your patience as we transition from Blackbaud and Smart to FACTS.

You may have heard this week that we had a K-9 drug dog come in from the Minnesota State Patrol to run the lockers on the secondary level. We do not do this often but it is something done historically at Loyola. This is to ensure our building and students are being safe. As a school where we have PS-12 students, a safe environment is essential. It also helps us ensure our campus is a drug free campus. If you are not aware, the entire SSND "Hill" campus is drug free. It was a very quick process and we thank the Minnesota State Patrol for their support of keeping our school a safe place to be!

I am sad to announce the passing of a retired Loyola teacher. Terri McGee, also a member of the Loyola High School Hall of Fame, taught Social Studies here for 35 years. Many people still a part of the school system have had so many positive things to say about Terri, her family, and her time spent at Loyola and the positive impact she left on so many. Please keep her husband Sid, and family in your thoughts and prayers. Her obituary can be found here.

Blessings on your weekend and please keep our band/choir students in your thoughts and prayers as they are on their wonderful trip to New York this weekend.




Sincerely,
Adam Bemmels
    
All School News
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the number of weather closures this winter, Loyola will make the following calendar adjustments:

Added days:
Tuesday, March 26 
Thursday, April 18

We will be extending 3rd quarter; it will now end on March 29.

District 77's  regularly scheduled late starts on March 12th, April 9th, and May 14th will become full school days.  Morning busing will now be available on these days.

Reminder: there will be no morning or afternoon busing March 26-29, as District 77 is not in session.


RE-ENROLLMENT FOR 2019-20
Re-enrollment is coming soon...

Staring in April you will receive notification to complete your re-enrollment for the 2019/2020 school year. The re-enrollment process will be online through our new school information system called FACTS. During the enrollment processes you will be able to update your families information, your students information and set up your payment plans for 2019/2020. What's even more exciting about the new system is you have the ability to update your information throughout the school year, monitor your child's grades, communicate with teachers, have access to family directories, calendars and so much more.

We will also be implementing CONTINUOUS enrollment, meaning each year your enrollment is automatically carried over into the next year with minimal effort. Watch for more information on continuous enrollment coming soon.

Our payment plan options are very similar to this year:
Enroll (by completing online enrollment) with Loyola by May 31 and receive DISCOUNTS!
1 time installments (due May 1 or 15) will receive 5% discount for grades K-12
2 time installments (due May and October) will receive 3% discount for grades K-12
10 installments (due May through February) will receive 2% discount for grade K-12

ARE YOU READY to re-enroll? WE are so excited for the new system!  More information
to come in April!

2019/20 TUITION ASSISTANCE
We are excited to roll out our new Financial Aid application platform called FACTS Grant & Aid. We know you understand the value of a Loyola education and that as a part of the Loyola family, we know that you are making financial sacrifices to educate your children in the atmosphere and tradition Loyola provides. Thank you! Loyola Catholic School is able to provide tuition assistance to K-12 families who provide documentation of their financial need, via FACTS Grant & Aid. By offering tuition assistance, Catholic education becomes affordable for more families who desire a partnership with us.To start the financial aid process for 2019/20, click  here

SEEDS OF FAITH
The Seeds of Faith applications are available in the Finance Office. Seeds of Faith is financial assistance for need-based families. Seeds of Faith, a Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota has $134,400 to award for 2019-2020 school year. Last year they were able to help over 229 families with tuition assistance in Minnesota. You do not need to be Catholic to apply for this.

SUMMER LEAP CATALOG- summer camps and classes at Loyola, preschool-12!
Click here to view


MARCH 26- INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR EPILEPSY
We honor Loyola kindergartener Kathryn and all others living with Epilepsy on March 26- International Day for Epilepsy! Every day without a seizure is a great day!


UPCOMING DRESS UP DAYS
 
 
ALL STUDENTS Thursday, March 28 is opening day for the Minnesota Twins. All Preschool-12 students are invited to wear sweats/jeans that day provided they wear a baseball top, jersey, and/or baseball cap. It does not have to be Twins gear if you have another favorite team.  However, those dressed in Twins gear will be able to enter a drawing for baseball related prizes.  

SCRIP NEWS
We are looking for a new volunteer to take over the scrip program for the 2019-2020 school year. The SCRIP program runs solely on the help of volunteers and we would love to see this program continue! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact scrip@loyolacatholicschool.org or call Angela Casteel: 507-388-0615 


KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT


LENTEN OUTREACH- DONATION DRIVE
The Loyola community of families, students, faculty and staff are invited to donate items that will be distributed at the free table during PCC.  Below is a Wish List for PCC. Items can be donated on Mass days and Fridays during Lent with a final collection date of Friday, April 12. Boxes will be placed outside of the chapel to collect items.

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
International Experience is looking for a Local Coordinator to help place international students in the Mankato area. This is a paid position. For more information, please contact Angela Casteel- acasteel@loyolacatholicschool.org

VIRTUS TRAINING
Safe Environment Re-Certification Training:  In February and March, the diocesan Safe Environment Office will launch  Keeping Our Promise Alive 3.0 , a VIRTUS online re-certification training for anyone who completed the "VIRTUS live training" in 2014 or earlier. Employees and volunteers of DOW-R parishes or schools that are due for re-certification will receive an email from VIRTUS Online with credentials to login and complete the training, which takes 30-40 minutes and can be done at any time of the day. Please click here for the flyer.

UPCOMING SCRIP DATES
The SCRIP order dates for the next year have been updated on the Loyola website- click here for a complete list.

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.
Advancement Department News
LUCKY 20 RAFFLE IS HERE!

Loyola's one and only annual raffle!  With your help, we have an opportunity to raise $80,000 for our school.  Questions? Contact Ginger Leiferman 507-386-5381


CRUSADER GOLF CLASSIC- REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Click here to register! 

SAVE THE DATE- ROCKIN' ON THE HILL 2019!
Athletics/Activities/Clubs News
**7-12 CHOIR- PLEASE READ**
SAVE THE DATE: 7-12 CHOIR CONCERT: April 4 in the chapel. 
PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE: 8pm (due to baseball games scheduled that day)



HOCKEY ALL CONFERENCE
Congratulations to Loyola junior Matthew Salzle for being named to the Big 9 All Conference Team!


ST. CLAIR/LOYOLA GOLF
Click here for this year's apparel order. 



Be sure to check our  Activities Calendar  for upcoming events and activities! Come out and show your Crusader pride!
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Quick References
ATTENDANCE LINE:
507-386-5312
PRESCHOOL/PReK NEWS
PRESCHOOL-6 YEARBOOK ORDER FORMS
Click  here  to access the order form.  Please complete form and return it to the school office  BY FRIDAY, APRIL 5.  Yearbooks are $16 each.  Your payment will be taken directly out of Smart Tuition.  If you would rather pay by cash or check, please attach the check or money to the form.


PRESCHOOL SILLY SOCK DAY

 
 


PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT FOR 2019/20
Preschool enrollment details can be found here. 
Please note: preschool registration is now open to the public.

KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP
Mark you calendars!
Monday, April 1, 6pm
Elementary K-6  News
PRESCHOOL-6 YEARBOOK ORDER FORMS
Click here to access the order form.  Please complete form and return it to the school office BY FRIDAY, APRIL 5. Yearbooks are $16 each. Your payment will be taken directly out of Smart Tuition. Deadline for Elementary orders is Friday, April 5. If you would rather pay by cash or check, please attach the check or money to this form.

2nd GRADE BREAD OF LIFE RETREAT

Today, second graders focused on the life, words, and works of Jesus who offers us forgiveness and calls us to inclusion and celebration.  They prepared for their first celebrations of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist, while learning about  the celebration of the Mass.


 

 

 
LEaP LEGO CHALLENGE!



NEW! SUMMER CLUBHOUSE NOW AVAILABLE!
The Summer Clubhouse Program is for children entering K - 6 grade in the fall. This summer program will have  access to an air conditioned environment, promote development of social and personal skills in a supportive,
structured and Christian environment. Your child will have access to our library, gym, outdoor fields and  playground. Clubhouse will be offering daily prayer, faith-based activities, computer time, library time, movie
days and math, science and reading activities. Included in the weekly cost are morning/afternoon snack, lunch  and weekly off-site adventures.
Click  here for more information and to register.
Please note, we will open Summer Clubhouse to the public on April 1st.  We anticipate we will fill up as soon as we open this up, so please be sure you are registered!
 
Secondary 7-12  News
 
7-12 YEARBOOK FOR 2018/19
Click here to order. Deadline to order is May 3.


DETENTION POLICY UPDATE
Please note the updated policy:
  1. When a student receives a detention, a notification is sent to parents.
  2. If a student misses a scheduled detention at 7AM on Thursday, the student will be issued an additional detention.(Exceptions are illness, vacation, funeral)
  3. If a student misses two detentions in a row, a meeting will take place with the student, parent, and Administration.
     Detention GuidelinesNo phones or earbuds during detentionComputer use for school work only.No sleeping during detention
REGIONAL HISTORY DAY
Congratulations to the 13 students who brought individual or group projects to the Regional History Day competition at MSU:

Derek Stierlen & Christian Theuninck - Do You believe in Miracles?
Jacqueline Fraze - The Shot that Opened the Window to Digestion
Gavin Walters & Andrew Buboltz - Who Were the Knights Templar?
Clairetta Karst - Orphan Trains
Skyler Hill-Koenen - 1916 Easter Rising
Logan Landsteiner, Anders Winch, Charles Bass - The Rwandan Genocide
Cora Koester - AIDS in the '80's
Chloe Michaels & Jaedyn Fellenz - Rosie the Riveter: Behind the Scenes
Congratulations Chloe Michaels & Jaedyn Fellenz, who will be heading to the state competition May 4th with their performance about Rose Will Monroe!


not pictured:  Gavin Walters & Andrew Buboltz

Congratulations Chloe Michaels & Jaedyn Fellenz, who will be heading to the state competition May 4th with their performance about Rose Will Monroe!

7th/8th GRADE FAMILIES
High School Information Night- April 1 7:30pm
This night is geared toward current 7th/8th grade Loyola families, and anyone interested in learning more about high school at Loyola. 


LUNCH @ SSND
Loyola students enjoyed having lunch with our SSND neighbors today!


CAMP OPPORTUNITIES

BOLD FUTURES CAMP FOR 10-12 GRADE GIRLS
Minnesota State University, Mankato and the Glen A. Taylor Foundation are excited to open up the application process for the Bold Futures Summer Camp to high school women entering grades 10-12 in the fall of 2019! This camp runs from 6/9/19-6/14/19 and is offered to up to 50 young women from southern MN who have expressed a curiosity in STEM and/or business careers. Thanks to a sponsorship from the Glen A. Taylor Foundation it's offered to up to 50 young women free of charge!
Click here for more information and to register.

Ages 14-18:  SCRUBS CAMP is a hands on experience to learn about the many careers in the healthcare field.  It is a 3 day camp that will be held in Mankato June 17-19 for $150. Register SOON as this fills up fast.
Students may use this in place of one of their 3 job shadowing experiences as long as they attend the full 3 days.  There are some scholarships available for this camp. Email Mrs. Arians if you are interested in scholarships.

Grades 9-12:  Minnesota Business Venture.  Yes, even current seniors can attend this one. MBV is an excellent leadership camp that will help with financial literacy, exploring some career paths, and developing teamwork with other high school students from across the state. They have outstanding inspirational business leaders sharing wisdom also.  If you apply before April 15th, this camp is just $150 for a 6 day overnight camp, either at St. John's (July 21-26) or St. Thomas. (July 7-12). Jerrid Buhs and Colton Corcoran both attended in recent years and loved it. www.bestprep.org/mbv   They have scholarships readily available.  Great Value!! Excellent for the student who wants some leadership experience for their NHS and college applications.

Juniors: Camp College-free overnight camp at St. Mary's July 15-17.  Megan Hillisheim and Tatyana Beck both attended and loved it. This camp will help you with college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and more. http://www.mn-acac.org/CAMP-COLLEGE

   High school girls:  There is a FREE Leadership Academy held at Mt. Mary University in Milwaukee this summer, June 23-26.  It is sponsored in part by the SSNDs. The application is due March 31st. (need to write short answers to 6 questions)  Application and further information is at  www.mtmary.edu/sla   This is an outstanding opportunity to boost college applications and scholarship opportunities!

High school girls entering grades 10-12:  MSU is again hosting the Bold Futures STEM camp.  This is also a free camp which is held June 9-14. Addy Fraze and Holly Huynh attended last year.  This focuses on the areas related to engineering, science, technology, math, marketing, finance, and management. It is NOT a camp meant for those interested in medical careers. Go to www.boldfuturescamp.com to apply.  Apply soon as it filled up in less than a week last year!
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!
SPIRIT SHOP NEWS
Shop the online Spirit Shop! Click  here

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

Questions?  e mail the Spirit Shop

COMMUNITY NEWS/EVENTS


Camp Maverick - Rec N' Read is a recreation and literacy intervention camp designed to help struggling readers improve reading and writing skills while having fun and playing games. We will have lots of games and activities designed to help us make the most of summer with Camp activities going on across campus in the library, computer and art labs, rock climbing, swimming, theater, and more! Children who have completed grades Kindergarten through 5th are welcome. Click here for more information

 

    Click here for more S'crafter's Retreat information!

SSND NEWS/EVENTS