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
January 7, 2022

Classroom Wishes - Thank you for the many amazing gifts for the classrooms and specialists! We appreciate your generosity and support so much. Thanks for enriching the lives of our students!

End of the 2nd Quarter and the Semester - The second quarter and first semester end on Thursday, January 13th.
  • There is no school on Friday, January 14th because this is a teacher workday.
  • There is no school on Monday, January 17th ML King Day.
  • The third quarter begins on Tuesday, January 18th.
  • Report cards will go home on Friday, January 21st in the Friday Folders.

Catholic Schools Week Family Project - In this week's Friday Folders are instructions and a white paper with a hat or mittens. Please complete this project and return it to school no later than Friday, January 21st. If you want more hats or mittens, please let me know! These will help decorate the social hall for our Catholic Schools Week breakfast on Sunday, January 30th.

Catholic Schools Week Sunday Mass - Also in this week's Friday Folder is a form about our Catholic Schools Week Mass on Sunday, January 30th. Please complete and return this to school by Tuesday, January 11th.

Catholic Schools Week Breakfast - We are looking for someone who would like to take the lead to plan and organize our breakfast which will be on Sunday, January 30th. Please email a JIPAC member or me if you are interested in taking the lead.

Catholic Schools Week Book Fair - Thanks to Brenda McHugh for taking the lead with this! More details coming soon.

Luck of the Irish - See LOI section below with reminders and details.

Paraprofessional/After School Care Supervisor - A huge thank you to Miss Maggie Payne who has been helping in the classrooms and with our after school care program. Her last day at JI will be Monday, January 31st. This means we are looking for a paraprofessional and after school care supervisor. If you know of someone who may be interested, please let me know or have them contact me. It would be great to hire someone before Miss Maggie leaves so she can help train the new team member. Please pray for the right person or people to inquire about helping our students and teachers.

Seeking Subs - If you or someone you know is interested in subbing in the classrooms or office, please let me know.

Blessings to you!

Colleen Wenner
507.931.2810
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Mark Your Calendars

  • School Prayer Service - Wednesday, January 12th 8:15 AM - Kindergarten
  • School Mass - Thursday, January 13th 8:15 AM - Grade 5
  • End of the 2nd Quarter - Thursday, January 13th
  • No School/Teacher Workday - Friday, January 14th
  • No School - Monday, January 17th
  • First Day of the 3rd Quarter - Tuesday, January 18th
  • School Prayer Service - Wednesday, January 19th 8:15 AM - Grades 3/4
  • School Mass - Thursday, January 20th 8:15 AM - Grade 1
  • Early Dismissal 12:50 PM and SAC Closed - Friday, January 21st
  • School Prayer Service - Wednesday, January 26th 8:15 AM - Grade 2
  • School Mass - Thursday, January 27th 8:15 AM - Grade 3
  • Catholic Schools Week Kickoff - Sunday, January 30th
  • Catholic Schools Week - Sunday, January 30th through Friday, February 4th
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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  3. Choose a charitable organization to receive donations, or search for the charity of your choice.
  4. Select your charity. - CHURCH OF ST. PETER
Tickets - Please turn in tickets and money as you sell them.

Auction Items - Please drop off your family auction donations by March 1st.

Class Projects - Do you have an idea or want to help with a class project to donate to the auction? Please contact your child's classroom teacher.

Fun Run - Have you registered yet? Fun for all ages and your registration fees go toward your fundraising obligation. Here is the link to register!

Planning Committee - Want to be part of the planning committee? Please let Colleen know!
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.