WEEKLY BROADCAST FEATURED NEWS Oh, how we LOVE Holy Spirit! Our school and church communities kicked off Catholic Schools Week with a delicious pancake breakfast compliments of the Knights of Columbus. Thank you KCs! Mr. Smith once said that now is the "time to relight that fire (that made Holy Spirit a light on the hilltop), to fan the flames of God's love, to rekindle our commitment to loving God and neighbor." We are so grateful to Principal Smith and Fr. Loomis for embracing our community in this commitment. The community was "alive and burning" with all kinds of neighborly love this past Sunday!
SCHOOL NEWS Please click here to learn more about the incredible impact of Lisa Ellman on the Holy Spirit community. Order your 2019-2020 yearbook today. This year's book is 48 pages long and includes 2 free pages to customize (if you wish) with your own pictures. You can order your copy by clicking on this link. Orders placed by April 1st will arrive at school in mid May and distributed to students. All orders after April 1st will be mailed to your home from Treering and will included an additional shipping charge. All yearbook sales are completed online through Treering. Please click here for your February lunch menu. Please click here for your February Kitchen newsletter. We currently have a kitchen position available! If you are looking for a part time job that provides great food and smiling children Monday-Friday, check out the position on our website www.rcsmn.org under Employment, Support Staff! Please click here for upcoming audition information for our combined Holy Spirit/St. Pius musical, Seussical, Jr!! Please note auditions are next week!!! Hello RCS Parents, My name is Nathan Tuma and I am the K-6 school counselor for Holy Spirit and St. Johns. I'm excited to share with you today our link of resources the Rochester Catholic School Counselor Team put together on our district website that might be of interest to you and your family. The included link will navigate you to a collection of support/ information that is intended for student and family needs related to the list below. *Family Resources/Developmental Information Please click here for the link. I am happy to announce that Jennifer Leidig has accepted a position as a preschool paraprofessional at Holy Spirit School. She will begin her work in Mrs. Stiennon's classroom on Monday, January 27th.
Jenny graduated from Normandale Community College and Hamline University with a degree in English. Jenny has worked as a preschool teacher at Asbury Preschool and as a paraprofessional at Friedell Middle School and Bishop Elementary.
Jenny is married to Steven and they have three children. Lucas is currently a 5th grade student at Holy Spirit. Jenny's other children, Grace and Nicholas, both graduated from Holy Spirit after completing 8th grade.
Please welcome Jenny to our school family- we are so happy to have her join us! Our annual book fair will take place on Monday, April 27th from 3:30-7:30 PM in the Commons at Holy Spirit Catholic School. During the same time frame, we will also be hosting an Art Show in the gym with an opportunity to purchase framed student art for $25. This evening will also feature a variety of scheduled student presentations from 6:00-7:30 PM. These presentations will focus on the various STREAM activities students have experienced throughout the year. We hope you save the date on your calendar and plan to attend to celebrate the gifts and talents of our students! All are welcome to this event. We have an opportunity to share the love and compassion of Jesus with a Holy Spirit family in need. Please click here to learn how you can help.
SYSTEM NEWS Mark your calendars for the special 15th Anniversary of the Gary Vanselow Memorial Fish Fry on Friday, March 6, 2020, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Rochester International Event Center. Bring your family and friends to this fun community event featuring a delicious cod dinner, exciting raffles, live music, and children's activities. Funds raised support the Vanselow Scholarships established through Lourdes Foundation to provide tuition assistance for students in need at Rochester Catholic Schools. For more information or to order tickets, visit www.rcsmn.org/fishfry 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 The Rochester Catholic Schools Board of Trustees is seeking applications for new lay trustee members. A description of the responsibilities of a trustee and application materials are available at: rcsmn.org/trusteeapplication. 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. SYSTEM ACTIVITIES Join us as we celebrate our Young Eagles at Boys Youth Basketball Night Tuesday, February 18th at Lourdes High School. Boys in grades 4-8 who participated in school ball and/or traveling basketball this year, along with their coaches, will be recognized during halftime of the Varsity game. Come cheer on the Eagles as they take on Triton and congratulate the youth boys. 7Gr (4:30 pm) at St. John's All students have free admission! Go Eagles! Join us as we celebrate our Young Eagles at Girls Youth Basketball Night Tuesday, February 11th at Lourdes High School. Girls in grades 4-8 who participated in school ball and/or traveling basketball this year, along with their coaches, will be recognized during halftime of the Varsity game. Following the Varsity game, all students will have an opportunity to get an autograph and/or picture with the Eagles varsity players! Come watch the Eagles as they take on Kasson-Mantorville, congratulate the youth girls, and stay for autograph/picture session following the game. 7Gr (4:30 pm) at St. Francis All students have free admission! Go Eagles! 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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