WEEKLY BROADCAST FEATURED NEWS Well Catholic Schools Week is now over, but what fun everyone had this week. St. Pius students went bowling one day, along with dressing up to dressing fun, a strange hair day, a talent show and we had Family Fun Night. After the talent show with the students, the St Pius faculty and staff decided to show their talent as well, moving to the YMCA song. The students had a good laugh watching that. As always, there will be another Catholic Schools Week next school year and some more ideas.
We would also like to extend a special thanks to our Home and School Association. They had many good ideas and helped with the Book Fair and Family Fun Night. Another thanks go to our volunteers, and to our teachers to make this a fun week for the students.
SCHOOL NEWS February is I Love to Read Month February is I Love to Read Month, and we have some exciting events planned for St. Pius! We will have our kickoff assembly on Monday, February 3rd to let students know about our plans and wanted to share this information with families as well. Please click here for some of the ways you can join us in celebrating I love to Read Month: Preschool Enrollment Now Enrolling We offer a traditional Tuesday/Thursday morning 3 year old program and a traditional 4-5 year old Monday/Wednesday/Friday morning or Monday through Friday afternoon program. Additionally, we still have a few spaces remaining in our 4-5 year old all-day Monday through Friday program. Schulze Foundation - Grant We are blessed to have been provided with a challenge grant from the Schulze foundation. Click here for the parent letter and Schulze Flyer to show how the funds impact our school. Please consider helping our school and sharing this with your family and friends.
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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