WEEKLY BROADCAST FEATURED NEWS Signs of Fall are showing themselves outside! God's creation is so beautiful to observe as the seasons change! Students are getting into their school routines. They have also begun taking the NWEA Tests for Fall. This is a good way for teachers to see where their students are academically at the start of the new school year! Have a wonderful weekend!
God bless, Miss Heimer
SCHOOL NEWS Text/Voice Communications We hate to think about winter already, but wanted to send a note regarding receiving text/voice communications. If you have not already subscribed and would like to, please visit our website here: https://www.rcsmn.org/ This will also alert you if there are emergency circumstances that would shut the school down. Friends and Family Day at St. Pius! Mark your calendars for Friends & Family Day at St. Pius! Students can invite an adult guest to join them on Friday, October 11 from 1:00 -3:00. We will host Mass and have time in the classrooms. Friends & Family will be allowed to check students out at the conclusion if they’d like to head out for an afternoon treat together. We look forward to an afternoon of celebrating Catholic education with our Family & Friends! 2019 St. Pius X Fall Festival Saturday, Sept. 28 - Sunday, Sept. 29 Saturday highlights Sunday highlights For more information, visit the church website at http://piusx.org/. Proceeds will benefit local charities. Please click here for the Fall Festival flier. Save the Date for Two Important Events at St. Pius Friday, October 11 we will be hosting Friends and Family Day. This event is the new look of Grandparents Day. Grandparents are welcome to attend as are parents, aunts, uncles, neighbors and friends - any adult with whom your child would like to share the afternoon! We will host mass, have time in the classrooms, and allow for an earlier dismissal for those wanting to take their student out for an afternoon snack. More details to follow, but if you'd like to be involved in planning this, email Jessica Bell @ volunteers.sphsa@gmail.com
NWEA Testing Our fall NWEA testing begins next week. These tests will continue for four weeks. Please watch for communications from your child's classroom teacher as to when your child's tests are scheduled. Please make sure your child comes to school well rested to help increase testing success. Volunteers are Needed at St. Pius X School Volunteers are needed for the lunchroom, library, coordinate an activity, and to donate supplies. Please click here for more information on volunteering. Student Flu Shots Student flu shots will be available at St. Pius on September 24 through Mayo Clinic and Olmsted Medical Center.
SYSTEM NEWS First Reconciliation and First Eucharist preparation take place at your home parish and usually during 2nd grade. Please check with your parish for more information and to register your student if you haven't already. If you have a child that is older than 2nd grade but still needs to receive their First Eucharist please contact your parish. All youth in grades 6-8 are invited to Bowlocity (2810 North Broadway) for bowling, laser tag and other fun on Friday, September 20 from 7:00-9:00 PM. Friends welcome! Unite Ministries is sponsoring this event. Unite Ministries is a collaborative effort among Rochester area Catholic youth ministry program. Online Shop With Scrip orders submitted between September 17-27 will be processed September 30 with delivery to schools on October 2. The Scrip Office hours are: SYSTEM ACTIVITIES Victoria's Restorante will donate A portion of sales from Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 29, toward LHS Fall Play production of Amahl and the Night Visitors. Dine at Victoria's during regular business hours and support the Fall Play production. For more information on this production or to purchase tickets, please click here. Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine provides a Saturday morning injury clinic for Rochester area middle school, high school and college athletes injured during recent sports activities. The clinic will be open each Saturday September 7 to October 12 from 8 am to noon on the third floor of Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center. Appointments are preferred, and can be scheduled by calling Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine at 507-266-6690, starting at 7:30 am each Saturday. For more information click here. Traveling Basketball Evaluations will be held for both boys and girls to help with team formation. These evaluations are conducted by varsity boys and girls head coaches, Coach Larson and Coach Berg. They will be held at Lourdes High School Gymnasium on the following dates/times: October 22 October 24 Youth basketball registration is now open for both boys and girls school ball and traveling. 7th and 8th graders are required to have a sports physical on file in the Activities Office prior to registration. School Ball Traveling Ball Youth Basketball parent meeting will be scheduled soon. Please find the link to register here. Lourdes Volleyball is teaming up with Victoria's Restaurant to have a day of fabulous food and fellowship to support the LHS Volleyball Program. Come dine at Victoria's any time on Sunday, October 6th and mention "LHS Volleyball", and a portion of the sales will be donated to LHS volleyball. (Includes carryout.) The LHS Weight Room is open to students in grades 7-12. Karl Erickson, Strength & Conditioning Specialist, will be staffing the Weight Room as follows: Grades 7-8 Grades 9-12 - Open Weight Room Any questions please contact Karl Erickson at erickson.karl@mayo.edu. Rochester Catholic Schools students have the opportunity to begin learning a band instrument in 5th grade. The newly launched Eagle Booster Club was established to support the general growth and development of athletics for students (grades 7-12) within Rochester Catholic Schools (RCS). Membership is comprised of RCS parents, alumni, community members, and businesses working together with goals to heighten, enhance, and enrich the athletics programs. Members promote and provide a high quality experience for students, coaches, directors, and fans through sponsorship opportunities, fundraising, and volunteer efforts. Click here for more information and to join online. The RCS community is invited to attend the 13th Annual Lourdes High School Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday, September 29, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Rochester International Event Center! Registration deadline is September 23. UPCOMING EVENTS
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