I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but have the light of life.
-John 8:12
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You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you!
Acts 1:8
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April 26, 2019
Happy Easter! -
Remember even though Easter Sunday is over, we are still in the Easter season celebrating Jesus's resurrection! Alleluia!
Today is All School Retreat Day - Come Holy Spirit! -
Ask your children what they learned about the Holy Spirit today, and what kinds of great activities they got to do. Thanks to our amazing retreat team - Ms. Heather, Mrs. Gindt, Mrs. Sullivan, Ms. Motz, and Mary Grack for their planning and organizing this day for us!
Prayers -
We continue to pray for Mrs. Nissen as she eagerly awaits the arrival of her baby boy, and for Father Todd as he is on retreat. May the Holy Spirit be with them!
May Crowning Prayer Service -
If you have or would like to purchase fresh flowers to honor Mary as part of our special prayer service, please bring them to the school office before Wednesday morning at 8:05 AM. Thanks!
Shorts -
According to our dress policy, shorts can be worn beginning May 1st which is next week!! I know MANY students are excited about this. Not sure if the weather will be warm or not, so parents please help your children decide on the best attire for the given day.
Spring Program -
Mark your calendars because you will not want to miss our Spring Program on
Thursday, May 9th at
6:00 PM
in the church. This program will feature the talents of all students in preschool through sixth grade led by Ms. Heather! There will also be a few special songs from the JI Band and Ms. Hamvas! There will be refreshments in the Social Hall after the program. Thanks to the third graders and their families for helping with this reception. Special thanks to Brenda McHugh for taking the lead! Students should wear their Sunday best for the program!
FAST Assessments -
Students are completing these and the results will be sent home in the Friday Folders on May 17th. We are so proud of our students!
Update on School Masses -
Father Todd will be on retreat after Easter until the middle of May. Therefore we will not have any school Masses on Thursdays. Please refer to the google calendar on a regular basis for updates, changes, and additions.
Blessings to you!
Colleen Wenner
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All School Retreat - Session 1
The Holy Spirit as Dove
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Everyone (students, families, and church members, etc.) is invited to join in the fun and take a few laps around the run course! While getting some healthy exercise you will be helping a great cause at the same time! The cost is only $4.00 to register and participate! Additional donations are always welcome. All funds raised will go to the local St. Peter CF Foundation Chapter in the name of Mrs. Lynch’s granddaughters - the Lynch Twins. Every student participating will receive some kind of a prize.
There will also be Jelly Bean Guessing Jars on Tuesday, April 30, and Wednesday,
May 1. Guesses will cost .25 each and you can guess as many times as you wish on both days!
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The John Ireland School Student Council announces the Seventh Annual
JOHN IRELAND FUN RUN/WALK
To benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
12:30 P.M.
John Ireland Playground
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ONLY A FEW MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!
Call NOW to help with the most fun event of the year, John Ireland’s Field Day, Friday, May 24th (operators are standing by to take your call). Don’t let this great opportunity pass you by!! ONLY 14 lucky parents will get the chance to help with this super event, The Amazing Race Travels The World. Don’t hesitate, call now, that’s (507) 931-2810 and be one of the few who get to be part of the action. But wait, wait, there’s more! Show up for the fun and informative instructional parent meeting at 11:00 and then meet your child(ren) for the SPECIAL Field Day Lunch.
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Please help spread the word!
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Sign up for VBS Today!
Sign your children up for the best week of the summer. Kids ages 3 - 5th Grade (entering in the fall) can enjoy 4 evenings of fun, singing, and learning about how life is wild but God is good.
(3 year olds must be potty trained)
When: July 29 - August 1
Time: 6:00-8:30 pm
Where: Church of St. Peter
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The next order will be Friday, May 3rd at 10:30 AM.
We have a few random cards in the school office - $25 Starbucks card and a $100 Scheels card. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing them.
You can always shop online and order 'Scrip Now ' just use the "Shop Online" link.
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By First and Second Graders
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Stop by the Science/Art Room and check out all the projects! Our students are SO creative!
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April/May Happenings
- FAST Assessments - April 15th to May 3rd (not all of these days, teachers will share specific dates for their classes)
- May Crowning Prayer Service - Wednesday, May 1st 8:15 AM
- Second Grade Field Trip to Cox House - May 1st
- CF Fun Run - Wednesday, May 1st Noon Recess
- GAC Track for PE Fitness Testing - Friday, May 3rd
- Adopt-a-Grandparent Visit (last one of the school year) - Grades 5-6 - Fri., May 3rd 1:00 PM
- First Communion - Sunday, May 5th 10:00 AM
- Spring Program - Thursday, May 9th 6:00 PM
- NO SCHOOL - Friday, May 10th
- Early Release - Friday, May 17th 12:50 PM
- Field Day - The Amazing Race - Friday, May 24th in the afternoon
- No School - Monday, May 27th
- Awards Presentation - Wednesday, May 29th 8:15 AM
- Sixth Grade Graduation - Wednesday, May 29th 6:30 PM
- Last Day of School - Thursday, May 30th
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Registration is NOW OPEN
for Preschool through Sixth Grade!
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Quick Links to the Class Pages
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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.
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