Weekly School Broadcast Second quarter is off to a great start. I continue to be impressed with the level of commitment that the students, families, and staff members have to keeping our building open. I've said it many times...this is a very strong community that is committed to doing everything we can to develop that spiritual, social, emotional, and academic growth of all the students. Thank you.
School News Thanksgiving Basket Donations The Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist School Student Council is once again organizing Thanksgiving Baskets for local families in need. Next week, students will sign up for items to bring. Please have students return donations as soon as possible so we can let the items quarantine before distributing to families. Without the support of our families, this event would not be possible. Thank you! Meal Waiver Program The USDA recently received approval from Congress to extend a meal waiver program through the end of this school year that will allow all students at Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Middle School to receive one meal for breakfast and one meal for lunch, free of charge. Breakfast will be handed out as a unit when students arrive at school, to be eaten in the classroom. Lunch service will not change, except there will be no charge for a complete lunch. Students are required to take ALL components of a meal (fruit, veggies, milk, etc.) in order to qualify for the free meal. Please note that students are not permitted to receive more than one meal for breakfast, and one meal for lunch, per these guidelines. If a second entree is desired, that will be charged as an a la carte item for $1.50. A single milk without a lunch can be purchased for $.50. We hope this meal waiver program will be a benefit to all our families who may still be experiencing financial impacts from the effects of the pandemic. BARB DETTINGER, FOOD SERVICE BOOKKEEPING Yearbook Orders
This year, we will again use TreeRing for our school yearbook. Right now, they are offering a 5% discount on anyone that purchases between now and November 18th. To order, please go to https://www.treering.com/ Thanksgiving Break There will be no school Wednesday, November 25th - Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving Break. MDH Decision Tree MDH Decision Tree (The path to follow if a student has sickness symptoms) Thank you for walking through the daily health screen for each of your children and taking their temperatures each morning. Students and their siblings with a temp of 100.4 or higher are required to stay at home. More common symptoms (fever 100.4, cough, difficulty breathing, new loss of taste or smell) and less common symptoms (sore throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, muscle pain, excessive fatigue, severe headache, runny nose) should be monitored and guidance followed via the MDH Decision Tree. You can access the MDH Decision Tree HERE. We appreciate you reaching your primary care provider for guidance as we navigate through these trying times.
System News We are very proud of our students, teachers, and staff at Rochester Catholic Schools and encourage you to tell others what makes an RCS education so exceptional! Invite your friends and neighbors to sign-up for one of our upcoming tour nights for preschool, kindergarten, or high school. Read more at rcsmn.org/tournights. We are counting on YOU! Please join us for the 5th Annual RCS Day of Giving on Tuesday, November 17. This year’s event will be a little different due to the current restrictions, but we know we can depend on you to be part of this special day! Learn how you can show your continued support for our students, teachers, and staff at rcsmn.org/dayofgiving November Spirit Shop hours are: Now more than ever, Mayo Clinic, Olmsted County Public Health, Olmsted Medical Center, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend all people 6 months and older get vaccinated for the flu to protect themselves and others from getting the flu. For resources and more information about getting your flu shot, click here. System Activities Registration for winter sports is now open. Season start dates for all levels grades 7-12 are as follows: Boys Basketball - November 23 A valid sports physical must be on file in the Activities Office prior to registration. If one is not on file, please email it to activities@rcsmn.org. Click here to register. Bryon/Lourdes Co-op youth wrestling season registration is now open. Sign up can be found here. Recreational Program ($25) Competitive Program ($100) Please click here for more information. The Eagle Booster Club supports the general growth and development of athletics for students within 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. Eagle Boosters are passionate and committed to supporting the overall mission of RCS through support of athletics. Please consider joining the Eagle Booster Club by clicking here and becoming a member today! Calendar
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