WEEKLY BROADCAST FEATURED NEWS A Message From the Principal Welcome to Catholic Schools Week 2020 - Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed! Each year, the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) sponsors a weeklong celebration of Catholic Schools and our role in our church, community and world. Building on a rich tradition of passing on the faith through parish schools, Rochester Catholic Schools are celebrating next week. Here is the schedule of events at St. Francis of Assisi School.
Sunday (Jan 26): Celebrating Catholic Schools in Your Parish -Pancake Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi Church sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and Student Council (served after the 8 am and 10 am Masses) -Speakers at all the Masses at Church of the Resurrection and St. Francis of Assisi -Bulletin insert at St. Francis of Assisi and Church of the Resurrection Monday (Jan 27): Celebrating Catholic Schools in Your Community -Wear a shirt or hat from a community business, team, or organization -Pop Tab War begins! Please send pop tabs in with your child for a class competition! (Continues all week!) -Book Fair Open Tuesday (Jan 28): Celebrating Catholic Schools in Our Students -Come dressed in NEON! Our students shine bright! -All School Mass: 9:15 am at St. Francis of Assisi School -Book Fair Open Wednesday (Jan 29): Celebrating Catholic Schools in Our Nation -Come dressed in Patriotic colors or military camouflage -Book Fair Open -Write letters for Operation Hometown Gratitude Thursday (Jan 30): Celebrating Catholic Schools in Our Vocations -Dress up as the future career/job you would like -Bible Character themed BINGO: 9:15 am -Open House, Ice Cream Social, Book Fair: 6:00-8:00 pm Friday (Jan. 31): Celebrating Catholic Schools in Our Faculty, Staff, and Volunteers -RCS Spirit Day - Dress in Purple and Gold -8th Grade vs. Teacher Volleyball Game -Pop tab winners announced -Book Fair closes at noon -RCS Make a Difference/Everyday Hero/ LFI Awards -Social Hour 5:00-6:00 pm Kahler Heritage Room Presentations/Program 6:00-7:00 pm Saturday (Feb 1): Celebrating Catholic Schools in Our Families Everyday, we lift our benefactors, the Sisters of St. Francis, former faculty and staff, alumni, former parents, grandparents and school supporters in our prayers. We are so privileged to learn in a Christ-centered environment as we embrace the many gifts God has given us. We thank each of you for your continued support, generosity and prayers. Come celebrate with us!
Barb Plenge
SCHOOL NEWS It's that time of year again! Time to pick out some wonderful books at the St. Francis of Assisi School Book Fair. Your support of the book fair helps our school library provide great books for our students here at St. Francis of Assisi School. Thank you! Congratulations to Isaac Scranton! Isaac wrote an essay for the Christopherson Memorial Hockey Essay contest and was named one of four scholarship winners. Isaac's essay spoke of what makes hockey the best sport and the fun he has when playing! He writes, "I know that hockey is the greatest sport because when I am leaving the rink, sweaty and exhausted, yet exhilarated, I just can’t wait to get back on the ice again!" Please remember to sign up and scan your receipts for Box Tops for Education. Please click here for a YouTube video to get the instructions!. If you have trouble please let us know and we will try to help out!
SYSTEM NEWS The Lourdes High School senior class invites you to an Old Fashioned Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, February 8, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m., at Pax Christi Church. Delicious spaghetti with meat or alfredo sauce, Caesar salad, and bread provided by Victoria's Ristorante. Support the Class of 2020 Scholarship Fund and the celebration after graduation of the newest alumni - the Class of 2020! $12 in advance, $14 at the door (kids 4 & under eat for free!). Reserve your tickets by emailing Lourdes.seniors@gmail.com Join us on Monday, January 27, 2020, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Lourdes High School Auditorium as the Board of Trustees discuss the five-year strategic plan for Rochester Catholic Schools. Dr. John Wald, Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, and Fr. Tom Loomis, Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees, will share the priorities for supporting our students and staff members, as well as seek input on the plan from RCS families. Parents, staff, alumni, and friends of the Rochester Catholic Schools community are invited to a complimentary fellowship event on Friday, January 31, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., at the Kahler Grand Hotel, in appreciation of your commitment to Catholic education. Held during National Catholic Schools Week, this celebration also honors several individuals who are making a difference in the lives of our students. Please RSVP by January 27. In January, the diocesan Safe Environment Office will again launch Keeping Our Promise Alive 3.0, a VIRTUS® online recertification training for anyone who completed the “VIRTUS live training” in 2014 or earlier. In February, a recertification notice will be sent to those who completed the training in 2015. Employees and volunteers of DOW-R parishes or schools that are due for recertification will receive an email from VIRTUS Online with credentials to login and complete the training. This training takes 30-40 minutes. Join us Monday, February 3 from 6:30 p.m - 8:00 pm. for an Open House at Lourdes High School. This is your chance to learn more about the specific academic departments, program options for students, financial aid, and more. This event is for anyone with a high school age student for the 2020-21 school year. Re-enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year is coming soon! Look for more information in January with re-enrollment beginning in Catholic Schools Week. Let us know now if you will be adding a kindergartner so he or she can be included in your Re-enrollment Packet. You can add your 2020-2021 kindergartner by clicking here. For questions, please contact admissions@rcsmn.org.
ACTIVITIES NEWS Boys and Girls Lacrosse (Grades 7-12) registration will be open from February 17-28. This is a Co-op with John Marshall which will end after the 2021 season and not be renewed. We will not have an option to offer Lacrosse after the 2021 season. Please make sure your sports physical is on file and up-to-date in the athletic/activities office and does NOT expire prior to June 6. The registration software will NOT allow you to register if you don’t have one on file or will expire. Please register at www.johnmarshallrockets.org. Any questions please contact the JM Activities Office at 507-328-5330. Spring Sports Registration will open February 10th. A valid sports physical must be on file in the Activities Office prior to being able to register. Baseball - Grades 9-12 Please register here. The 20th annual Night of Jazz Music Fundraiser will be held at 7pm on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in the Lourdes High School Commons. Enjoy a night of musical performances and an art auction featuring our talented students. Ticket Information Tickets are available at the door payable by cash or check $120 - 5 person table Table reservations may be done in advance by emailing LHSNightofJAzz@gmail.com Admission price includes refreshments. All proceeds benefit the Lourdes High School Music Department. There will be a Softball Pre-Season Parent, Athlete, Coach meeting for all RCS students in grades 6-12 interested in playing softball this spring. The meeting will be held on February 4 at 6:00 pm in the LHS Forum. Skate with the Eagles! All kids are invited to come skate with the Eagles on Friday, February 7th after the boys varsity hockey game. Watch as the Eagles take on Albert Lea at Graham Arena and stay to skate! JV game at 6:00 and Varsity at 7:30 pm. Bring your skates! 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. UPCOMING EVENTS
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