Let us run with endurance the race set before us,
fixing our eyes on Jesus
who is the author and finisher of our faith.
Hebrews 12: 1,2
December 3, 2021

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - Tomorrow, Saturday, December 4th, is the big day! We hope you are able to stop by and enjoy our special event. It is from 8-11 AM. You can come and go as your schedule allows. There are a lot of great things happening thanks to Miss Jennifer and her awesome team!!! The team has been working so hard behind the scenes for the last couple of months. All preschool parents are expected and needed to sign up and help with this one and only event for preschool. Our JI families are also invited to sign up, but it is not required. Our hope is that we have happy helping hands and lots of smiling faces.

Classroom Wishes - There is a display in the school entrance with classroom wishes. Teachers (preschool through 6th grade) and specialists (music, PE/health, and library) have written their wishes on stars. If you would like to purchase an item for the classroom, please take the star. Purchase, wrap, and put a to/from tag on the gift and drop if off at the school on or before Monday, December 20th. Teachers and students will open gifts as part of their classroom parties on Tuesday, December 21st. This is optional, and remember the best gift you can give is prayer!

EXTRA SOCKS for PE -  Please send to school an extra pair of tall socks (not ankle socks) for students to have in their lockers or cubbies. An extra pair of socks could be: (a) used when regular socks get wet, (b) for pe ski days, (c) to double up with another sock for taking up 'extra' space in some ski boots, (d) for warmth. Thanks for your help and cooperation!

Bingo at the Legion - We are looking for a few helpers on Wednesday, December 15th. Here is the sign up if you are able to help that evening or if you are able to donate treats.

Christmas Program - There will be two opportunities for you to come and enjoy our annual Christmas Program!
  • Thursday, December 16th at 6:30 PM
  • Friday, December 17th at 1:00 PM

Challenge Grant - As of 12-2-2021, we have raised $15,710 for our challenge grant. That means that just over $9,000 left to be raised. Thanks to those who have donated!

Blessings to you!

Colleen Wenner
507.931.2810
Mark Your Calendars

  • Breakfast with Santa - Saturday, December 4th 8-11 AM
  • JIPAC Meeting - Tuesday, December 7th at 7:00 PM
  • School Mass - Immaculate Conception - Wednesday, December 8th 8:15 AM - 6th Grade
  • No School Mass on December 9th
  • Bingo at the Legion - Wednesday, December 15th
  • Christmas Program - Thursday, December 16th 6:30 PM and Friday, December 17th 1:00 PM
  • Gifts for the Classrooms (from wishing stars) due by Monday, December 20th
  • Classroom Christmas Parties - Tuesday, December 21st
  • No School - Christmas Break - December 22nd through January 2nd.
Even though lunches are free, please help us get the funding we need by completing the Lunch Benefits Application. Funds that nonpublic schools receive are based on students who qualify for lunch benefits. It doesn't matter whether you take the benefits or not. Information is submitted to Colleen and kept confidential.


Sign up to help during lunch.
Volunteers are especially needed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.



Our enrollment code: EELADC9L25212
An Exciting Opportunity!


Deadline 12/15/2021

As of 12-2-2021, we have raised $15,710. Our goal is $25,000 so then our funds will get doubled by the Schulze Family Foundation which means a total of $50,000 for our school!!.

Here's how to sign up for AmazonSmile

  1. Visit smile.amazon.com.
  2. Sign in with your Amazon.com credentials.
  3. Choose a charitable organization to receive donations, or search for the charity of your choice.
  4. Select your charity. - CHURCH OF ST. PETER
COVID vaccines are not required. They are optional. Please consult with your health care providers.
If you decide to have your children get the vaccine, please email Colleen or send a copy of the vaccination to the school.
We will add this information to the student's health files.
Parent Advisory Committee Members:
Chris Mish, Becky Albrecht, Jen Schmidt,
Samantha Anderley, Doug Rykhus, and Ryan Clancy
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.