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
November 19, 2021

Food Drive - WOW! Great participation by all the classes with our food drive. All the baskets/boxes are filled up and ready to go to the St. Peter Food Shelf. Thank you for your kindness and generosity!

Special Guests - We are blessed to have Art and Barb Straub (retired teachers) coming to JI on Monday, November 22nd for a presentation. They will be sharing more about Native Americans from our area and bone mysteries. We are asking all students and staff to wear face masks during the 30-45 minute presentation. Please make sure your children have face masks in their backpacks. Thank you for your cooperation!

Tuesday Menu Change - There is a funeral in our parish on Tuesday, November 23rd. Therefore we will have lunch one hour earlier than normal and there is a menu change. The menu will be: ham sandwich, chips, veggie sticks, apple or applesauce, and milk.

Conference Meals - Thank you to Sharon Crowley and Mary Smith for helping me with the conference meal on Thursday. Thank you in advance to the Mish and Janovsky families for providing the meal for Tuesday evening.

Parent/Teacher Conferences - Thank you for attending fall conferences! Education is a team effort, and we appreciate your time, communication, and cooperation!

Classroom Wishes - During conferences and the season of Advent, there will be 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!

Advent - The season of Advent begins on Sunday, November 28th. Each teacher has planned some special activities to be completed during this special time of year. What are your Advent traditions in your families? Are you looking for some new ideas? Check out this link.

Thanksgiving Break - There is no school Wednesday through Friday. Blessings on your Thanksgiving break!

Blessings to you!

Colleen Wenner
507.931.2810
Mark Your Calendars

  • Parent/Teacher Conferences - Tuesday, November 23rd
  • No School - Thanksgiving Break - November 24th-26th
  • First Sunday of Advent - November 28th
  • School Prayer Service - Wednesday, December 1st 8:15 AM - 1st Grade
  • First Reconciliation - Wednesday, December 1st in the evening - 2nd Grade
  • School Mass - Thursday, December 2nd 8:15 AM - 2nd Grade
  • 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.


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Deadline 12/15/2021

As of Thursday afternoon, we have raised just over $10,000. 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.
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  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.