WEEKLY BROADCAST FEATURED NEWS A Message From the Principal
As Catholic Schools Week comes to a close, we'd like to offer special thanks to: - Home and School Association for sponsoring the Bookfair and Ice Cream Social - the committee who planned the events - the teachers and staff for their extra effort in door decorating, planning grade level activities and adjusting their schedules - the Student Council for sponsoring movie night and working the pancake breakfast and organizing the Clue game - the Knights of Columbus for sponsoring the pancake breakfast and the Free Throw Contest - the parent volunteers who assisted in helping out - the individuals who spoke at Masses about the school - the pastors who are active and involved in our school - the parishes who financially and prayerfully support our work - each one of you, who choose Catholic education for your children!
During the month of February, our virtue will be "Cheerfulness". As we learn about Saints John Bosco, Philip Neri, and Blessed Miguel Pro we will talk about what cheerfulness looks like in our daily lives, why this virtue is important, and ways growing in cheerfulness can help us grow in holiness.
Registration materials should have arrived in your mailbox this week. We ask that you do not delay in returning the forms. Please call the RCS Admissions's Office (424-1817) or the school office (288-4816) with questions. We are looking forward to planning for the 2020-2021 school year and continuing to work together to educate our young people in the faith.
Respectfully,
SCHOOL NEWS Winter conferences are right around the corner. Please mark your calendars for February 18th and February 20th. We will again be using an online tool for you to schedule your conferences. Click here for a link for instructions to sign up. Using the code for the teacher(s) you want to see, you can go directly to their schedule and sign up for a time that works for you! Please note: Junior high parents may sign up to meet with your child's homeroom teacher or any of the junior high teachers. If their schedules fill up please contact the teacher to schedule another time/day to meet. This tool allows you to do that. We hope for 100% participation. This conference is essential to a successful school year! You have a short time to sign up for conferences so please don't wait! Please let us know if you have questions or concerns. Please click here for the 2019-2020 Edition 2 of the St. Francis of Assisi School Newsletter!
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 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. ACTIVITIES NEWS 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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